ABSOLUTE TALK

In the first of this two-part interview, I sit down with the music director for my Sophomore play "Working" John Mobilio a.k.a. Mr. Mo. We'll look back at a few of the behind-the-scenes highlights from auditions to rehearsals to showtime. And the big question on everyone's mind is Why? Why did we end up 20 years ago doing "Working", well Mr. Mo has the answer to that.

Continuing with the "Working" series, I sit down for an interview with the great Yarixa McCarthy this week. We'll look into her time portraying the roles of the Migrant Worker and the Waitress during the play and her recollection of it all. And there's also a big time moment that she'll tell us that almost derailed the show but you have to tune in to find out, let's just say you'll laugh a lot at some point.

We pick up right where we left off as Victoria and I share more stories from our time during and after making of the high school production of "Working". Also she'll talk about the reunion project that she had for the play a few years ago and why that fell through.

Part 1 of this interview, Victoria and I look back during her time partaking in the high school musical, "Working". We'll talk about her audition process including the characters of The Millworker and The Teacher with the challenges she had with those roles. And also we share some stories off-stage and even a hilariously embarrassing one I have from our field trip to the Long Wharf Theatre version of the musical!!

We start off August by looking back at some great times performing the sophomore musical, "Working" from 20 years ago. Joining me, making his return to the pod, is none other than Jon Van Geons who made the transition from crew to cast since his last play "Grease" that we covered before. We sit down to discuss what the rehearsal was like to his reaction when got to play the stage roles of both the fireman and gasman. And of course we share some behind-the-scenes stories as we open up the program from way back when and also what it was like getting to perform on that big auditorium stage during his senior year in high school.

It is another new solo episode as I let everyone in on what I have going on for the rest of the year. This ranges from projects to activities involving my show to another podcast to dance-related material with some details and my thoughts behind it all. I do apologize for lacking a bit in the sound-quality department as I try some things out but it's all in good fun eh? And there are a few shoutouts that I have on here that are worth your eyes and ears!

He was truly one of the best bad guys in the history of professional wrestling. Lou Colella joins me as we look back at his Hall of Fame career 20 years since his passing from our perspectives. Some of the key highlights will include his stints from the territory days to his multiple stints in both WCW and the WWF, and even a stop at ECW. And also, we'll look back at the two major events, including the very infamous "Lloyds of London" Insurance Policy, that would end his full-time career as a wrestler. There's a lot to cover and we are ready for this "RAVISHING" ride!

For the first time in over 10 years I catch up with a friend of mine from my old karaoke days, Robert J. Williams! In this short interview, we look back at his time auditioning for both "American Idol" Season 4 and "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 2 (Benji Schwimmer's winning season) including the process of those auditions. We'll also look back at our karaoke days from over a decade ago, favorite music and more about the musical "Memphis" that he is rehearsing for as a supporting actor "Wailing Joe".

We start off the month of July with New Hampshire's own Madeline Marie along with an appearance by her trusty canine companion "Pearl"! And speaking of which, we find out the circumstances of how she acquired her. We'll look back at her dance journey from ballroom to west coast swing and what were the challenges making that transition. Also during the day, she works as a nurse, but we'll find out why she's going back to school in career-changing move that you don't want to miss. And as well as future goals, horror movies, travel stories, first-time weekend events and pop-culture favorites!

Today on this date June 25, 2009 was when we lost "The King Of Pop". It's a special part three edition of the MJ series where due to my forgetfulness, Terry Roseborough and I go back and cover two important songs we left out. So in this episode we'll cover "The Way You Make Me Feel" from the "Bad" album, and "Scream" which was his rare duet with his very famous sister, Janet Jackson. And after that, we'll discuss our takes on the then very famous "Neverland Ranch" and a few other memories as well.