ABSOLUTE TALK

In honor of "May The Fourth", it would be fun to give our thoughts on the Star Wars series that's making serious waves! Join me along with "Tomdog" Morse of Channel X as we reflect back on the very first season of "The Mandalorian" going through the story from beginning to end. And yes, there will be lots of spoilers so we recommend that you watch the show on Disney+ first, but after that, it's one fun journey worth exploring with us!!

The time to talk music is here with my friend and amazing Blues musician Eran Troy Danner! This week we'll look back at how he started his career in music along with the albums he has released over the years including some behind-the-scenes stories that pull back the curtain on the recording biz! Not only that, we look back at some legendary names of songs and artists from the ol' days of country and blues that really connect with us and why.

One of the funnest interviews to present to you featuring the very talented dance pro Victoria Andromalos-Dale from Pennsylvania!! We'll look back at her dance path in the beginning to now with West Coast Swing, what she likes the most about that particular genre, and future dance goals of 2020. And speaking of genres, she lets us in on what she likes most about blues music as well as a variety of things outside of the dance world that may crack me up a bit or two, just saying! And just like the title says, this interview literally took two days to record from before to after midnight as well as my very first dance video watch-along from Philly Swing Classic....sort of.

We continue to look back on my high school play from 20 years ago, "Damn Yankees" with my friend Marilyn Derr (Lester)! She and I talk about her time then, including what it was like playing the reporter Gloria Thorpe, backstage stories, cast notables, the songs and the challenges that came along doing the musical. Also, we go through the timeline of the story as well that we remember. A fun baseball musical comedy/movie that was also a 1955 book created by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross that we have to give credit to creating. Thanks to those two for fusing theatre and baseball together to making one "Home Run" of a masterpiece!!

It was 20 years ago that I got to be a part of a fun baseball musical called "Damn Yankees" during my junior year in high school. Joining me this week to reflect back on everything are none other than the music coordinator John Mobilio and the director Sonya Stemmer. We'll discuss why this musical was picked, how Sonya got the directing gig along with her first impressions of the cast. Also, we share how I got the roles of postmaster, baseball player and announcer, with a TON more behind the scenes and memories you have to check out!

For this episode, Tammy Rosen joins the podcast looking back at her different journeys of dance, life, travel, hobbies and more! We also look up some fun facts we couldn't pass up from our experiences in different states along the northeast. And even some fun memories from our times related to the fact that this interview took place last year at Swustlicious that was a blast to enjoy!!

As we continue to roll on, Victor and I share our two cents on music and things to know as a DJ that are very important especially if starting out. Also, he lets us in on a very special momento that has stayed with him to this day figuratively and literally that you have to tune in to hear. Many more laughs and fun questions from a great conversation between two Deejays!

For the first time ever, West Coast Swing DJ and Emcee Victor Loveira joins the podcast! In the first of this two-parter we take a look back at his journey from how he got his start as a DJ to his first time commanding the floor as an MC and now as a co-event director for Trilogy Swing. Also, he shares how he met the love of his life Stephanie along with his time living in Texas to the Carolinas and everything in between.

This week the talented David Hähn joins the pod as we look back at his road of travel and dance. And speaking of which, you have to hear the interesting story of how he first got started in west coast swing dancing that will surprise you. Also he knows the Hebrew sign language and we'll talk about an interesting story he had in France along with some honorable mentions and other fun stuff that are worth and ear or two!!

It's a special birthday edition of AT! as this year I bring to you more unaired extras from past and future episodes. You'll get to hear what was left out from interviews featuring Chris Coogan, Simona Gizdarska, "Mystery Guest", Terry Roseborough, Eddy V, Lou Colella, and Jackie Lo. It's a mixed bag of fandom, fun, and very serious stories that are very worthwhile that I know y'all enjoy!!