Celebrity Interviews

Today on The Neil Haley Show, The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Olympic Gold Medalist Tara Lipinsky of Food Network's Wedding Cake Championship.

Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir

In 2013 NBC announced Lipinski would be a sports commentator for the Sochi Winter Games, pairing her with figure skating champion and fellow Olympian Johnny Weir. The duo resonated with audiences and used social media to bring in new fans. 

“We brought in a lot of people that never watch figure skating at all," Lipinski said. "We really don’t know, [but] we go off of our Instagram and our Twitter.” Lipinski and Weir were so well received that they were asked to cover every major figure skating event for the network going forward.

Lipinski and Weir have also graduated beyond the ice skating rink and positioned themselves as lifestyle personalities. They worked the red carpet as fashion commentators at the 86th Academy Awards and have also appeared at the Kentucky Derby in 2014, the Super Bowl in 2015 and the National Dog Show in 2017, among other high profile events. 

IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE FEB 13TH GALENTINE’S DAY 2024  GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE 

Gloria Gaynor, music icon and disco legend, inspired millions for decades with her words “I will survive.”  But she only truly understood the profound meaning of her lyrics when she hit rock bottom at the age of  65. Facing a devastating divorce to her husband and manager of 25 years, financial ruin, and spiraling  health concerns, Gaynor sought to not only survive, but thrive. 

With unwavering faith and the spark of new dreams, the film follows Gaynor as she embarks on an  unexpectedly difficult 8-year journey to write and record a gospel album, rising up after downfall. Going  behind the mic, we discover a tale of the remarkable challenges that fueled Gaynor’s music and path to stardom, and her present-day message empowering audiences to believe it’s never too late to transform  dreams into reality. "Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive" celebrates reinvention, the power of faith, and a  magnificent second act. 

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Greg Hanna will interview Shahina Waseem.

Superhot spicy peppers are on fire lately - but while most experiment with heat, others live their lives in pursuit of fire. SUPERHOT is a wild ride into the Spicy World of Pepper People – the self-proclaimed chili heads who have taken the chili pill and want to find out how deep the rabbit hole goes. This 10-part series goes deep into a subculture fueled by spice: from the elite growers who strive to create new superhots to the chili eaters who chase the endorphin rush of consuming them. Along the way, one legendary chili head sets out on a quest to answer the spiciest of questions: is there a pepper that can challenge the world’s hottest?
When you conjure an image of who is likely to be at the top of the competitive chili eating heap, you probably wouldn’t imagine Shahina Waseem. But for 10 years now she has dominated the field, taking all comers and never losing a bout. Known as the “UK Chilli Queen,” Shahina has set her sights on an unfathomable goal: 100 straight competitive chili eating competition wins. Superhot joins Shahina as she climbs that mountain. Can she establish herself as the Greatest of All Time?

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil" The Media Giant" Haley and Kim Sorrelle will interview Ellen Travolta.

ELLEN TRAVOLTA

Ellen Travolta is probably best known for her portrayal of Louisa Arcola Delvecchio, the aunt of Fonzie (Henry Winkler) and mother of Chachi Arcola (Scott Baio), in episodes during the 1980s of the 1950s-era American sitcom Happy Days and in its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi. Travolta also played the mother of Baio's character on the syndicated comedy series Charles in Charge from 1987 to 1990. 

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Greg Hanna will interview Kool Rock Ski of The Fat Boys.

Wimbley was only 16 when The Fat Boys gained mass popularity, going on an international tour organized by their then-manager Charles Stettler, the same person who had organized the Tin Pan Apple After Dark Dance & Rap Contest.[5]

The Fat Boys were an American hip hop trio from Brooklyn, New York, who emerged in the early 1980s.[2]The group was briefly known originally as the Disco 3, originally composed of Mark "Prince Markie Dee" Morales, Damon "Kool Rock-Ski" Wimbley, and Darren "Buff Love" Robinson.

The trio is widely known for using beatbox in their songs. 

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Greg Hanna of TOSS C3 will interview Carolyn Hennesy.

STARRING: Emmy winner, Carolyn Hennesy, hails from an Oscar winning Hollywood family pedigree, Carolyn Hennesy has created characters that fans have loved and loved to hate, on both the big and small screen. One of the more recognizable is Diane Miller on General Hospital (GH), for which she has completed her landmark 500th episode on the hit Daytime series. Prior to that, Ms Hennesy won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting/Guest Actress in a Digital Drama as Karen Blackwell in THE BAY, and was again nominated in 2020 Daytime Emmys, in the category of Supporting Actress in a Digital Drama, for her role on STUDIO CITY, playing the cold calculating, villainess of Gloria Winton, receiving two more nominations in 2021 for Best Supporting Actress as Diane Miller in GENWERAL HOSPITAL and Outstanding Performance By Actress In A Daytime Fiction Program as Gloria Winton in Studio City. Hennesy is no stranger to the industry of entertainment. Hennesy's long list of credits also include major roles on  TRUE BLOOD, REVENGE, COUGAR TOWN, Disney Channel's JESSIE, NCIS, ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS and she may currently be seen in Darren Bousman's horror feature, ST. AGATHA.  In the spring 2020, she appeared in SWING OF THINGS with Owen Wilson and John Lovitz.  Her second L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award (Best Actress In a Play 2017/2018) was received for her work in Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS at the Garry Marshal Theatre.  In addition, she has a successful career as a writer, creating the popular PANDORA (Bloomsbury USA) tween book series and penning the NYTimes bestseller The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli (Hyperion).  Hennesy lends time to a number of causes but she focuses on animal rescue and advocacy with her online podcast, Animal Magnetism, which highlights global animal advocacy issues ... and, for fun and workout, she flies trapeze. Appearing on stage with Ms Hennesy, as the Jazzman, will be composer, actor, musician, Luke Wygodny.  As a Composer, Luke wrote the music/ performed it live in the World Premiere of (NY Critics Pick) Primary Trust at Roundabout, 3rd Gen - A Survivor’s Story at Spark Fest & recently wrapped up Fucking A at Columbia University (Lenfest Center for the Arts). As a Singer/Songwriter, His indie/folk band The Heartstrings Project was up for consideration at the 64th Grammy Awards 2022. As an actor, he played the role of Judas in Godspell at PCLO and has toured the country in Broadway musicals such as Once, American Idiot, and Soul Doctor, as well as Hundred Days with The Bengsons at La Jolla Playhouse, Rent in Chicago & originated the role of “Jumping Jack the Acrobat” under the circus tent in Jahn Sood’s folk opera The Disappearing Man at St. Louis Rep. 

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley and Kim Sorrelle will interview Cynthia Geary.

CYNTHIA GEARY, stars as Charley. She is known for ”Northern Exposure” (1990-1995), ”8 Seconds” co starring with Luke Perry (1994), ”The Awakening”(1995),  “To Grandmother’s House We Go” with the Olsen Twins (1992), and Sherman Alexie’s “Smoke SIgnals” (1998). 

In this riveting episode, Dr. Christopher and Neil Haley sit down with the charismatic and talented Renni Rucci, star of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. As the trio delves into the depths of Renni's life, career, and experiences on the hit reality show, listeners are treated to an intimate and revealing conversation that goes beyond the glitz and glamour.

The episode kicks off with Dr. Christopher and Neil Haley exploring Renni's journey into the world of music and entertainment. From her early aspirations to her breakthrough in the industry, Renni shares the highs and lows of her career, offering listeners a glimpse into the challenges she faced and the resilience that propelled her to success.

As the interview progresses, the hosts skillfully navigate through Renni's time on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, uncovering the behind-the-scenes dynamics and shedding light on the real person behind the television persona. Renni opens up about the authenticity of her relationships on the show, the impact of fame on her personal life, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

Listeners are treated to anecdotes, laughter, and moments of reflection as Renni Rucci reveals the intricacies of balancing her career, relationships, and the public eye. Dr. Christopher and Neil Haley skillfully guide the conversation, creating a comfortable space for Renni to share her truths, aspirations, and the evolution of her identity in the spotlight.

Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
Premieres on Tuesday, January 9th at 8PM ET/PT on MTV
 

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil Haley and The Mike Vilardi Show with Mike Vilardi will interview actor, William McNamara.