Barbie Kong

Happy BLACK FRIDAY! Here is a bonus episode for you to listen to while you shop today! Today I sit down with award winning filmmaker Tawny Traversa. Tawny's first film “The Cat's Cradle”, has been in over 30 festivals and won 6 awards. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of the Arts degree in Theatre/Performance from Fordham University at Lincoln Centre and received her Master of the Fine Arts in acting from the Actors Studio Drama School/ New School for Drama. Her second short film ‘“As One” is picture locked and was filmed in early September. Tawny has also appeared in other short films "Just End It", "Date and Time","What Fresh Hell", and "Covered". She has also appeared in many episodes of "This is Gluten Free" as Drunk Girl. Tawny also is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA and Actor's Equity! Link in bio @tawnytwass

Ep. 34 Cherie Pie by Barbie Kong

Today I sit down with the marvelous Brittany Brady Parrillo. Brittany is a field producer at CNN and has a journalism degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia. Today we talk about news, the election, strong women, holding your pee during really long car rides, "A Star is Born" and of course Bradley Cooper! Thanks Brit, your one of the best ones!

Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with the beautiful Julie Cavaliere. Julie is a producer and an actress and has been in "Person of Interest", "Cop Show", and "Bone White". Julie shares stories of her of her mom Louise Thelma, which the episode is named after. We also talk about work place etiquette, sensory work, grief and much much more.. Thanks Julie, you are the best.

This episode is also airing on Election Tuesday! So listen to this while you go vote, or watch the returns tonights... and if you haven't voted, get it!

Happy Halloween! Today I sit down with the super fantastic Alison Stumpf. Alison is a make-up artist and a wonderful educator. I have had the pleasure of working along side her and I learn from her everyday. We talk comic books, wrestling, Evolution, crystals, ghosts, angels and much much more. Thanks Miss Alison.

Today I sit down for some major LOL's with the one and only Megan Lohne. We talk our favorite Halloween movies, Steel Magnolias, A Star is born, the new Theresa Rebeck play Bernhardt/Hamlet, Whole 30, Megan's new play about Edna St. Vincent Millay, and of course Bradley Cooper. Thanks so much Megan and as promised here are the show notes:

https://events.adelphi.edu/au_event/words-like-fresh-skin/

(information on Megan's play)

https://meganlohne.com

(Megan's food blog)

https://meganlohne.com

(Megan's other blog)

Books about Edna St. Vincent Millay

Savage Beauty by Nancy Milford

What Lips Have these lips Kissed by Daniel Epstein

Today I sit down with the amazing Marcia Haufrecht. Marcia is a member of the Actor's Studio and has appeared in any films such as "Dog day Afternoon" and "Win Win". She has also appeared in the television show "The Sopranos" and her stage credits include "Richard the III" opposite Al Pacino. She has also appeared at Lincoln Center, LaMama and The Public theaters. Marcia is now an accomplished painter. Marcia lives in New York City. Love you Marcia!

Today I sit down with the incredible Bekah Brunstetter. Bekah is currently an executive producer and writer on "This is Us', her play "The Cake" is also touring the country an will be up in New York in February. Bekah has written a cannon of amazing plays which, if you live in New York you can find at the Drama Book Shop, some of her plays include "Space", "Sick", "Fat Kids on Fire" and "Oorah". Bekah lives in L.A with her hubby! Thanks a million, girl!

Today we talk about other PODCASTS, with the fantastic Kate Bateman!

We talk about "Conversations with Allanis", "Unqualified" "Robcast" and much, much more. We also get into some pretty great convos about the meanings of this think called life. Thanks Kate!

Today I talk with the fantastic Estelle Bajou. Estelle is an actress, songwriter and musician and was in the touring cast of "Once". Estelle is a Drama desk nominee for composing and NY Innovative Theater Award winning actress. She has appeared in "The Post", "Boardwalk Empire" and Prohibition. Today we talk about the Netflix show called "7 seconds" starring the Emmy winner Regina King. We also talk about social injustice, books, and touring the country and more... Thanks Estelle!