5/27/26

Mike and returning cohost, Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar welcomed 13 year old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan to ConversationsRadio Ep.219. Originally from Los Angeles, Ellen was born to Armenian parents and now lives with her family in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Having attended the annual NAAM show, Ellen’s had the opportunity to talk shop with fellow bassists Tal Wilkenfeld, Leland Sklar, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and others. Ellen is making a name for herself and getting noticed for her impressive music skills. Her respect for her craft is obvious!

Ellen's videos have reached millions with over 700,000 YouTube subcribers. Her music videos reflects her eclectic taste. She often chooses songs that resonate with her personally, occasionally drawn by a compelling bass line.

Her new bass project is Jaminai! The bands first album 'Take Off' is set to release 6/1/26!

You can can find Ellen's videos on YouTube 

You can follow Ellen Alaverdyan on Instagram @ellenplaysbass

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5/6/2026

Mike and co-host, Nashville country singer songwriter Chloe Penny enjoyed a spirited conversation with actress

Lexi Janicek is also a stellar voiceover artist lending her VO talents as the voice or Bunny the rabbit on the animated series 'Duck & Goose'. and the voice behind Faye and Darcy on T.O.T.S.

You can follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek

Follow Chloe Penny @chloepennymusic and check out her website - chloepenny.com  for her music and upcoming show dates.

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4/15/2026

Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker  welcomed country music singer songwriter Chloe Penny

Her passion for country music runs deep and her original songs draw inspiration from life experiences and traditional classic country music. Each song tells a story and she is a story teller indeed. Now 15, Chloe has a true respect for the genre and her craft as a musician.

Chloe is well on her way as a country music artist. Her music is amazing and she has new songs in the works.

A phenomenal episode! We enjoyed chatting with Chloe Penny about her future plans. Keep Chloe on your radar. She is one to watch!

Look for Chole's original music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music!

Be sure to check out chloepenny.com for upcoming live events and new music!

You can follow Chloe Penny on Instagram @chloepennymusic 

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3/25/2026

Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcome actor Mike C. Nelson to ConversationsRadio.

Mike has built an amazing resume' of work. Mike currently recurs as 'Dan' on AppleTV's number one comedy series  'Shrinking'  and can be seen as 'Nurse Larry' on episodes 'Blackish'

Mike is also well known as 'Keith' in the Progressive Insurance popular advertising campaign aimed at helping young homeowners avoid turning into their parents.

You can follow Mike on Instagram @mikecnelson1

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2/25/2026

Mike and returning cohost - Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton were thrilled to welcome George Gray to episode 215 of ConversationsRadio. George is well known as the announcer on America's longest-running game show, "The Price Is Right" where he continues on as Drew Carey's sidekick.

For nearly three decades, George Gray has become a staple on American television as a host, comedian, actor and performer on a variety of popular TV programs across most major TV and Cable networks. In the late 90's George gained notoriety as the host of the live revival version of "The Gong Show" called "Extreme Gong" on GSN. That gig led George to land a plethora of new hosting credits that included the premiere season of "Junkyard Wars," a new hit series on TLC, that earned George a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

 George then went on to host the daily US broadcast version of the wildly popular game show "The Weakest Link" on NBC, as well as hosting other programs for the network, including the hit series "$25 Million-Dollar Hoax!" Having now fronted several popular shows, George Gray went on to host a variety of programs including "Gimme My Reality Show!" for FOX as well as a plethora of HGTV programs and specials, including series "What's With That House?", "HGTV Summer Showdown," "All Out Christmas" and "Man Land" where he traveled America looking for brave married men who claimed the basement, attic, or garage as their own, and tricked it out as a guy's paradise. His other notable credits include ESPN's sports-fantasy reality series "I'd Do Anything," National Lampoon's "Greek Games", TBS' "Movies for Guys Who Like Movies" and "FXM Friday Nights" on FX, among others. Behind the scenes, Gray also created and co-hosted the sketch comedy show "A Guy Walks Into a Bar," with George Wendt of the "Cheers" fame.

Born in St. Louis, and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Gray now divides his time between Los Angeles, the historic mining town of Bisbee, Arizona, and his childhood home in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona who has several cats and an astonishing collection of classic cars and motorcycles.

​Follow George on Instagram @GeorgeGray

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1/28/2026

Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Vaughan Reilly to ConversationsRadio Ep.214

Follow Vaughan on Instagram @vaughan_reilly

Check out her webpage VaughanReilly.com

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Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actress Audrey Lynn Marie to ConversationsRadio Ep.213.

Audrey Lynn-Marie is based in Atlanta, Georgia. At five, she got her start in local theater. She soon began booking film and television roles by eight. Since then, she has appeared in several commercials, short films and television movies. Audrey stars as 'Charlotte' in

You can catch Audrey as Shawna in the new film 'MERV' streaming on Prime!

Audrey continues to train in on-camera acting, improvisation, theater, and dance. She also has a strong background in martial arts-earning her second-degree black belt at age eleven-as well as horseback riding, both of which contribute to her versatility and physicality as a performer.

You can follow Audrey on Instagram @audrey_lynn_marie

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(11/19/2025)

Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker welcomed back, Canadian actress, singer songwriter & dancer

Mia Bella is known for her role as Lydia in the Canadian comedy series 'Popularity Papers' airing in Canada on YTV and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV, available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. It also streams on Hulu in the U.S. In addition to ‘Popularity Papers’ she's known for her recurring role as 'Kali' - the blue alien on Disney's 'Gabby Duran & the Unsittables.' Other credits include 'Young Jessica' in ‘Lost in Space’ and she has appeared in ‘Child’s Play’ and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.

Mia Bella's new music out. Her new song 'Pretty When I Cry' and more of her originals are available on download platforms everywhere - including Spotify and Apple Music!

You can check out Mia's music on and more original music on YouTube!

Follow Mia on Instagram @mimieverafter

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11/12/25

Filmmaker Blake Calhoun joined Mike and cohosts, actresses Presley Richardson and Kennedy Celeste on episode to talk about his Indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape.'

Blake is a Texas-based filmmaker with a track record of creating bold, independent work. He has produced and directed feature films and digital series, including the award-winning shows Pink and Continuum. 

His work spans both indie and studio collaborations: he directed and produced Exposed for Warner Bros. Television alongside executive producer McG, and partnered with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine, as well as Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry, and also Legendary Entertainment to bring the popular young adult series Morganville to life. With a passion for innovative storytelling, Blake continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking.

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Follow Blake on Instagram @watchblake

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(10-29-2025)

Mike and cohost, actress Presley Richardson welcomed actress/model Kennedy Celeste to ConversationsRadio episode 201 to chat about her role as 'Carrie' - in Blake Calhoun's indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape'  - starring opposite Presley Richardson 'Casey' & Julian Hilliard 'Craig' in this nostalgic coming-of-age feature set in 1980s Texas, before MP3s when cassette tapes were the norm and you had to record your own mix of your favorite music.

Filmed entirely in Texas, 'Casey Makes a Mixtape' described as a love letter to small-town summers, mixtapes, and messy growing pains is getting fantastic reviews. It shows the power of indie film and the amazing cast does a fantastic job bringing this story to life. Kennedy is thrilled and honored to be a part of it. This was a really fun podcast and we look forward to more stellar performances from Kennedy.

​Follow Kennedy Celeste on Instagram @kennedy_celeste_

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