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September 18, 2023 S2- E152 Brynn Cummings
(9/14/2023)
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello bring you Brynn Cummings, a talented 12-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. Most recently, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the live Semi Final episode on ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 18.
In 2019, Brynn achieved a momentous victory, securing 1st place at the prestigious
82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan. Building on her success, Brynn triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven - an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed, as Brynn was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: ‘Try This At Home Too' television program.
Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism.
Check out Brynn's homepage www.brynncummings.com
Follow on Instagram @brynnocummings
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September 04, 2023 S2-E151 Lily Brooks O’Briant & Daire McLeod - ’It’s All About The Music’
(8/30/2023)
'It's All About The Music'
ConversationsRadio featured two standout actresses and singer/songwriters
Lily Brooks O'Briant and Daire McLeod. Both have new music and have performed LIVE at venues in Hollywood and across Southern California!
Daire McLeod hails from Texas, The daughter of an 80's rock singer father and an elite volleyball player/entrepreneur mother. Living by her mantra, 'Daire to be Different,' multihyphenate breakout star Daire McLeod has manifested her dreams!
The talented actress is also a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, piano, and ukulele). Inspired by the likes of Taylor Swift, Amos Lee and Amy Winehouse, Daire will soon be releasing her new single, ‘Hey Honey,’ and will releasing her first album soon!
Follow Daire McLeod on Instagram @daire_mcleod
Lily Brooks O'Briant returns! She is a frequent guest and cohost on ConversationsRadio
Originally from Memphis, TN, Lily calls Southern California her home. She has been performing since she was 4 - getting her feet wet in local theatre productions. Lily Brooks has appeared in numerous films and tv shows. Musically, She's constantly writing and creating new music and performing at venues such as the 'The Troubadour' in West Hollywood.
Her latest release is 'Too Good to Be True' A collection of 5 original songs. Some of them seem very personal but an amazing collection indeed - available on digital download platforms everywhere.
Follow Lily Brooks O’Briant on Instagram @lilybrooksobriant
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August 14, 2023 S2-E150 Roberta Battaglia
(8/10/2023)
Mike and co-host, guitarist and muscian Bella Rayne featured Canadian singing artist, actress and AGT Season 15 Golden Buzzer Winner
Roberta Battaglia to Ep.150!
Roberta Battaglia, https://www.robertab-official.com is a dynamic and accomplished young vocalist from Toronto, Canada. Born into a musical family, Roberta began her singing career at the astonishing age of three years alongside her father, 'Alessandro Battaglia' and together the duo have graced many stages from local community performances to galas and noted charity events. Roberta has been busy performing at various high-profile events and functions in both Canada and the USA and on the Big Screen singing the CDN Anthem for the Toronto Blue Jays. A second-generation Italian Canadian, Roberta is fluent in both English and Italian and performs a diverse repertoire of music in both languages ranging from ballads and top-40 hits to high-octane pop.
Roberta is known for her Golden Buzzer win - finishing 4th Overall on Season 15 of
America’s Got Talent. She was also Sofia Vergara first-ever Golden Buzzer!
To date, over 90 Million people have viewed Roberta’s dazzling AGT performance from around the world.
Roberta is an ACTRA actress. In 2021, She was cast as 'Crie' in the Amazon Original series 'Three Pines' - Directed by Sam Donovan, Director of 'The Crown',
Starring opposite Alfred Molina, Rossif Sutherland and
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Roberta's Debut Single 'TRUCE' is available on digital platforms everywhere!
Follow Roberta on Instagram @robertab.official

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July 20, 2023 S2-E149 Bella Rayne
(7-19-2023)
Mike and co-host, legendary bassust Leland Sklar were thrilled and honored to feature Bella Rayne! She is a self-taught guitar wiz at jus t 16 who is quickly making a name for herself in the music industry.

Her story begins in the early days of the Covid quarantine. While poking around the family garage, Bella happened upon her mother’s Fender Strat. With no really intention of playing it, she cleaned it up and started playing. Music became Bella’s go to and from there, she blossomed as a musician and taught herself to play.
Her taste in early 70's psychedelic rock and 90s grunge-era music paired with her collection of vintage guitars makes her a standout in live performances and on social media. She’s already joined the stage with heavy hitters and has even picked up endorsements from several renowned companies.
Bella Rayne lives in a small, coastal town in Northern California where she performs locally, and has been extremely motivated in the studio where she has been working on originals as well. When she’s not busy recording or performing, Bella is an “A+” student and gifted visual artist who volunteers with children's after-school programs at her local community center and even teaches music camps to young children. In addition to continuing with her musical career, her ambitions include attending Berklee College of Music focusing on Guitar Performance and Music Therapy.

Bella has the confidence, poise, and talent of someone far beyond her 16 years and her trademark style and fashion is making waves on social media.
You can follow Bella on Instagram @bellaficili
Visit her webpage https://www.bellaraynerocks.com
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July 06, 2023 S2-E148 Zachary Golinger
(7/5/2023)
Mike and cohost, actor Travis Burnett welcome Zachary Golinger to episode 148!
A critically acclaimed actor, Zachary Golinger is best known for his roles as son ’John’ in Season 4 - the final season of the Emmy Award-winning HBO show, BARRY, and as ‘Young Danny’ (and his ‘twin brother’ Adam) in Apple TV+’s new thriller, THE CROWDED ROOM where he starring alongside Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum.
Zachary Golinger has received nods from critics for his stellar acting talents. He previously guest starred in ‘Blue Bloods’ (CBS), New Amsterdam (NBC) and ‘Evil’ (CBS/PARAMOUNT), and he first graced the big screen in the Paramount Pictures ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ playing the befallen son of actor Cillian Murphy’s lead character, Emmett. Even before he had filmed under the direction of John Krasinski and worked alongside such renowned actors as Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy, when he was only 6 years old, Zachary booked his first film role as ‘Marty Haft’ on the Holocaust-biopic ’The Survivor’, directed by Oscar Award-winning director
Barry Levinson and starring Ben Foster (released on HBO in 2022). Filmed in Budapest, New York City and Tybee Island, the process inspired Zachary to not only continue working as an actor, but to also create his own films as a writer and director.
Zachary is also a working voiceover actor, voicing the beloved ‘Paw Patrol’ character ‘Rex’ for games and toys, along with other voiceover work. In addition to acting, Zachary is an avid writer of fiction stories, and he aspires to eventually write and direct his own feature films. Zachary also enjoys coding and creating his own games, and he is keenly interested in astrophysics and space travel.
Follow him on Instagram @zachgolinger
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July 03, 2023 S2-E147 Shiloh Bearman
(6/29/2023)
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Shiloh Bearman
to ConversationsRadio Ep.147. Shiloh stars as 'Gretchen' on ABC's'Home Economics'
Born in Palo Alto, California, Shiloh Bearman was speaking in full sentences before she was even a year old. She began taking dance lessons at the age of two and was known to take a turn singing at her older brother's piano and voice recitals.
Shiloh began showing interest in acting which lead to her inquiring as to how she could become an actor when she was just five years old. Acting classes led to roles in commercials, film & TV. Shiloh has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, The CW series The Republic of Sarah and numerous TV commercials. She is best known for her role as ‘Gretchen’ on ABC’s Home Economics.
Shiloh loves to act, draw, write, dance care for her rescue bunnies and make homemade slime.
You can follow Shiloh on Instagram @shilohbearman
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June 25, 2023 S2-E146 Kacey Fifield
(6/21/2023)
Mike and cohost Addison Agen welcomed Kacey Fifield to
ConversationsRadio for episode 146!
An award-winning singer/songwriter and actress, Kacey Fifield is based in
Los Angeles. She’s best known for her self-written debut 2022 album ‘BETWEEN THE LINES.’ Kacey has 6 million+ streams on her original songs as well as 1.5 million+ unique listeners on Spotify alone. ‘BETWEEN THE LINES’ includes three well-received electronic pop singles, the deep house rave-up ‘Toxic’ (with Indian producer Nippandab), whose video has over 57K views on You Tube; the celebratory and anthemic ‘Like Us’ (with Albanian producer Marin Hoxha); and the escapist, dreamy ‘Palms’ (with South Korean producer Little Rain). Kacey’s most recent releases include an acoustic ballad ‘Selfish’ and an electronic pop ‘Petty’.

Kacey participates regularly in humanitarian issues. She is an ambassador for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, hoping to make a difference in finding a cure for cancer. Kacey also is a part of the Youth Leadership Council for Farm Sanctuary and leads a Children's Hospital Aid Club affiliated with St Jude's Hospital. She plays piano and guitar, but ultimately singing is her greatest passion.
Follow Kacey on Instagram @kaceyfifield
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June 11, 2023 S2-E145 Elle Graham
(6/7/2023)
Actress Elle Graham joined Mike and returning cohost, actress Daire McLeod on episode 145! Elle has quickly built a stellar resume and is on track for success.
She stars opposite Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates in Lionsgate’s feature ‘Are You, Their GOD? It’s Me, Margaret’ an adaptation of the iconic Judy Blume book published in 1970!
Elle also stars as “Savannah” in the Disney Television’s hit mystery adventure series ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs’ now in its third season. Other television credits include the hit series AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’, Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’, The CW’s ‘The Originals’, and a recurring guest star role in the DC Universe series ‘Swamp Thing’.
Elle’s previous film credits include ‘She Said’ with Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan, ‘Captive’ opposite Kate Mara, ‘MILE 22’ opposite Mark Wahlberg, and ‘Trial by Fire’’ starring Laura Dern.
You can follow Elle Graham on Instagram @ellecharlottegraham
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June 01, 2023 S2-E144 Glee Dango & Mia Bella
(5/24/2023)
Let's talk about Popularity Papers! Canadian Actresses Glee Dango and Mia Bella joined us on episode 144 to talk about a new series 'Popularity Papers' - airing in Canada - Mondays, 6 PM PT/ET on YTV.
Popularity Papers follows middle-school besties Julie (Glee Dango) and Lydia
(Mia Bella) as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humor and heart.
The show airs 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.
Both Glee and Mia are award winners and have appeared in numerous television and film productions.
Follow on Instagram
Glee @glee.dango Mia @miabellasofficial
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May 15, 2023 S2-E143 Violet Tinnirello
5/10/2023
Award-Winning actress Violet Tinnirello (www.violettinnirello) joined Mike and cohost, actress Daire McLeod on ConversationsRadio Ep.143.
Violet is 'Charlie' one of the cast members on Sesame Street - airing on HBO MAX.
As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet
was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20
years. The 2022 Young Entertainer Award (Best Actress in a recurring role -TV)
was given to Violet for her work on Sesame Street.
She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in
many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, Holiday
Inn, Nickelodeon, Lego, NBC's America's Got Talent and HAPPY! - the book
and videos by Pharrell Williams. She voices the characters "Cappie" on Nick
Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing About
Babies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is
about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on
PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times (with
Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more).
Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs,
workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn,
New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: The
Road to Oz. She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing her
tap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the
cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at
The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway
kids in “We’re Gonna Come Back”, directed by Janine Molinari.
In the spring of 2020, Violet was cast in a new made-for-TV-movie by Almost
Never Films, directed by Danny Roth. Violet and the company traveled to
Oklahoma where A Country Romance became the first live action production
to film in North America since the pandemic halted production. Violet also
appeared as Charlie in “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special” released
on PBS and HBO Max in 2020. Violet can be seen in the upcoming season of
"What We Do in the Shadows" on Hulu and FX.
Violet Tinnirello is a supporter of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation! JMF is a global nonprofit dedicated to early diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately, future cures for Primary Immunodeficiency through awareness, advocacy, and research.
Learn more about the foundation ar https://info4pi.org/
Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello
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