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Angel & real estate investor, background in creative process, has decades of media experience, executive producer, creator, & founder of CrimeCon, Cheshire, CT native and true crime entrepreneur. 

On the podcast:

·        His previous work experience at KPMG, Arthur Andersen, & Mercury Radio Arts

·        How the name Red Seat Ventures came to fruition 

·        Making a vision into a reality

·        How CrimeCon was developed and what it entails

·        The attraction to true crime

·        Protecting yourself and Dating apps

·        Cases asked about

·        The controversies that come with CrimeCon

·        CrimeCon HQ & CrimeCon UK

·        2022 Vegas!

·        Cases CrimeCon has helped solved

·        How CrimeCon has changed Red Seat Ventures 

·        Feelings for what they have accomplished

Links:

CrimeCon: https://www.crimecon.com/

2022 Vegas! https://www.crimecon.com/cc22

Crime HQ: https://www.crimehq.com/

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Extra 5

What were the expectations of the first CrimeCon in Indianapolis?

What did he learn from the event?

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Ian gives you education into wine with:

·        Why the master test is so difficult

·        Difference between advanced and master sommelier

·        Being names best young sommelier under 35

·        Las Vegas

·        Thanksgiving pairings and wine

·        SommSelect & their clubs you should join

We tasted WINE! 1) Champagne André Clouet, Rosé No. 3, Grand Cru Brut 2) Paul Achs, “Ried Edelgrund” Blaufränkisch 3) Montevetrano, Colli di Salerno Rosso

·        Number wines he tastes per week & his favorite grape

·        Listen for wine tips throughout the show

·        Great wine story to close out the show

Special Shout Out to my Mother (Cheryl) for joining the show! Love You Mom!

Links:

SommSelect Website: https://www.sommselect.com/

Wines that were tasted:

Champagne André Clouet, Rosé No. 3, Grand Cru Brut: https://www.sommselect.com/product/detail/CLTMV_CHMROSE_750_1/

Paul Achs, “Ried Edelgrund” Blaufränkisch: https://www.sommselect.com/product/detail/SOMM2107-ACH18BFR-750/

Montevetrano, Colli di Salerno Rosso: https://www.sommselect.com/product/detail/SOMM2107-MNT17SAL-750/

SOMM Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Somm-Brian-McClintic/dp/B01M27DQH2

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Announcer, Director of Operations, & Stage Producer for America’s Greatest Game Shows, only son of Altovise & Sammy Davis Jr. who was an actor/singer/dancer/ entertainer, head of the Sammy Davis Jr Estate which includes his recordings and life story. A rag to riches story

Manny speaks about:

-Childhood and being adopted twice
-Acting and dance classes
-Attending Beverly Hills HS and good story of being picked up by Sammy
-Serving in the US Army
-America’s Greatest Game Shows
-Stories of travelling with Sammy and who he met
-Describing Sammy Davis Jr’s music
-Sammy’s Las Vegas Legacy
-Losing the families possessions and moving from Beverly Hills, CA to Queens, NY
-Estate battle and winning court case from a website will
-The estate today and the plans
-Sammy’s Life adventure
- His favorite song of his fathers and throwing out the first pitch at the SF Giants game
- What the future holds for Manny?

Links:

Sammy Davis Jr Estate Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSDJ

Manny Throwing Out the First Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGuPDHqGGY

Unveiling of Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAzCBspy3U

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Extra 5

Will there be a movie about Sammy Davis Jr. in the future?

What is the best book to read about Sammy’s life?

Being in the audience for tv show- “So You Think You Can Dance”

Being on Unsung Hollywood in 2015

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Actress, jazz vocalist, known as Corrina “Mama” Williams on Friday Night Lights, has performed on stage for over 30 years and is a fixture on the Dallas Theater scene. Voice is described as immense and joyful. Received the Sankofa Award for dedication to the Arts in the community. Voice over talent, accomplished dancer. Is described as a powerhouse, a Texas native. 

Liz and I talk about:

• What her grandmother and mother mean to her
•  Her first TV project
• How she received her break into Broadway
• Stepping in for Oprah Winfrey in “The Vagina Monologues” on the 10th anniversary. This is a outstanding story!
• Friday Night Lights audition, working with Gaius Charles, and the show in general
• Playing Ruthie Jenkins in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins in an all-star cast
• Opening for Erykah Badu and Lucky Peterson 
• Miss El Centro Crown
• How much she loves her career 

Links:

Official Website: http://www.lizmikel.com/

Friday Night Lights Series: https://www.netflix.com/title/70136125

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494652/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

Liz Mikel You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MIZLYZZ

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Extra 5

Playing Gertrude in “Get on Up!” and working with the late Chadwick Boseman

Her YouTube Channel

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Based on the book and film by Antonino D'Ambrosio. In support of Native American Rights of the harsh, and unfair treatment of the Indigenous Community

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A guitar slinger, singer, songwriter, founder of Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine, has distinct vocals, lead singer of Waymore’s Outlaws, former member of The Waylors, a Waylon Jennings Band. 

Listen to Tommy tell stories and talk about:

·        What hearing Waylon Jennings on an 8-track did for his life

·        Why old country music resonates with him

·        True story behind the tragic plane crash with the Big Bopper

·        Story behind using Waylon’s guitar on stage with him

·        Songwriting

·        Turn Back the Clock LP story and few of the tracks

·        Richie Albright

·        Signing with BFD/Audium in Sept. 2021 & new LP

·        Waylon Jennings reflection

·        Grandaddy Mimm’s Moonshine: Who was his grandfather? How the business came about, the products they offer, and how you can get them. 

Links:

Tommy Townsend Music: https://www.tommytownsendmusic.com/

Grandaddy Mimm’s Moonshine: https://grandaddymimms.com/

Turn Back the Clock LP: https://www.tommytownsendmusic.com/media-horizon

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Extra 5

Plug the Jukebox Back In single

The instruments he can play

Playing glowball to help students with scholarships

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Director, illustrator, beekeeper, filmmaker, writer, family man, famed photographer, recognized for iconic celebrity portraits and scientific photography. Has shot the likes of Bono, Barack Obama, Dalia Lama, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and many others.  Won over 100 national & international awards that includes World Press Photo Award. Professional photographer for over 35 years. A Ventura County, CA native and photo historian. 

Hear Dan speak about:

·        First memory of photography

·        Darkroom magic and his first camera

·        Working full time while in high school in motion picture industry

·        Days as a newspaper photographer

·        Irving Penn-Iconic photographer

·        Studio in a historic building

·        How got into celebrity portraits, and what makes a good portrait

·        What drives his creativity

·        His 6 books

·        Being a beekeeper

Links:

Dan Winters Website: https://www.danwintersphoto.com/

Book-Periodical Photographs:  https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Winters-Periodical-Photographs-Commissioned/dp/1597110922/

Book- America: Icons & Ingenuity: https://www.amazon.com/America-Icons-Ingenuity-Dan-Winters/dp/029275809X/

Book- Road to Seeing: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Seeing-Dan-Winters/dp/0321886399/

Dan Winters Other Books: https://www.danwintersphoto.com/BOOKS/1/thumbs-caption

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Extra 5

How he met his wife Kathryn who is his photo rep and studio manager

His 1943 Cushman Airborne WWII Scooter

Things that have happened he didn’t expect on a shoot

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Has over 10 studio albums, Worked with Boz Scaggs, Elton John, Amy Grant, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Nancy Wilson, Neil Diamond among many others, won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting, singer, musician, arranger, producer. Formed the band Sons of Champlin in 1965 which still performs, was member of the group Chicago for 28 years, and is the CEO of CRS (Can’t Remember Shit). 

Bill tells us about:

·        How it all started at a young age

·        Sons of Champlin Name

·        Dropping out of college to pursue music

·        LA music scene in 1977

·        Studio session work, songs he worked on, and working with Michael McDonald

·        Working with REO Speedwagon

·        Stories behind his two Grammy songs he co-wrote

·        His days with the band Chicago

·        Does he have any regrets spending 28 years with Chicago?

·        George Hawkins Jr.

·        2021 Solo LP “Livin for Love

·        The musician he would like to work with

Links:

Bill Champlin Website: https://www.billchamplin.com/

2021 “Livin for Love” LP: https://www.billchamplin.com/shop            

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Extra 5

Being part of Scandinavian Tour with Leon Russell

Working with Burleigh Drummond and Ambrosia

His son, Will finishing 3rd in season 5 of “The Voice”

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Spokesperson, producer, model, actress, TV personality that has covered Golden Globes along with being on the red carpet for Catherine Zeta-Jones Benefit. She has modeled in advertisements for AT&T, Venus Swimwear, Disney and appeared in commercials for Coors Light, Old Navy, Kohls, V8 and many others. The Longest tenured and only model to appear on all 3 versions of Deal or No Deal. A Greek descent that has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. She was listed in People’s Magazine- 100 most beautiful people. 

On this show:

·        How was attracted to the entertainment industry and what her sister means to her

·        Chicago Greektown

·        What New York taught her

·        The sacrifices she made to be successful and overcoming critics

·        Coors Light Super Bowl commercial

·        Deal or No Deal: Casting, case #9, rigors of job, stories of filming, being on the revival of show and the syndicated TV version

·        Being on Ellen & Oprah

·        Thoughts of hosting own game show, being in Trace Adkins music video

·        Fast Fitness Workout Video, Workshops for young women, and Dish with Trish

·        Charity Involvement

·        Next Projects & how to follow her on social media

Links:

2001 Coors Light Super Bowl Commercial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMdf-6wkS4o

2009 Trace Adkins music money “Marry for Money”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUDqKsBgsk

Patricia Kara Website: https://patriciakara.com/

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Extra 5

Being on “Catch 21” Celebrity Edition

Co-Hosting Pop Goes the 70’s with Donny Osmond

Photography 

Her hobbies

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NY Times Best Selling author, a world class entertainer with a beautiful voice that has appeared on Larry King Live, Access Hollywood, E TV, Entertainment Tonight, and many others, Theatrical credits include Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet. singer, actress and the daughter of the Iconic legend Dean Martin and is licensed pilot. 

Deana and I discuss:

·        Her childhood and Dean being her father

·        Being around Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Bobby Darin, and Elvis

·        Being in Neil Simon’s play- “Star Spangled Girl”

·        Duet of “True Love” with her father on her LP- Destination Moon

·        Concert to honor Dean Martin’s 100th birthday

·        Recording LP Swing Street in same studio at Capitol Records that her father recorded in

·        Facebook Live Shows

·        Being on The Dating Game in 1968

·        How she wants to be remembered

Links:

Deana Martin Website: https://www.deanamartin.com/

Get Your Copy of: “Memories Are Made of This-Dean Martin Through His Daughters Eyes”: https://www.deanamartin.com/product/memories/

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