Dayna Steele's Rockstar Conversations

You may not know Josh Pettit’s name, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen his mom, Betty. I talk with Josh, the son behind Betty and her unforgettable viral mirror video, about how one funny, genuine family moment suddenly captured the internet’s heart. We talk about Betty, the story behind the video, what happened after it went viral, and what it’s like when someone you love unexpectedly becomes an internet sensation. And, I make him blush.

Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshpet1975

What does it take to light up one of the biggest rock bands in the world? I talk with legendary lighting director Cosmo Wilson about life on the road with AC/DC and the art of creating those massive, unforgettable rock shows. We get into the lights, the production, the personalities, the behind-the-scenes stories, and what happens when things don’t go according to plan. From roaring guitars to blinding lights, Cosmo has spent decades helping make rock and roll look as powerful as it sounds.

Cosmo's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmo_Wilson

I catch up with King’s X frontman and bassist dUg Pinnick, a longtime Houstonian and one of rock’s most distinctive voices and musicians. We talk about the Houston years, the music and friendships that shaped King’s X, life on the road, and a career that has influenced generations of musicians. But it’s not all rock and roll—dUg also loves to cook, so naturally we get into food, favorite dishes, and what he likes to create in the kitchen when he’s not creating music.

dUg's Website: https://www.dugnation.net

What was it really like behind the scenes with Queen? I sit down with longtime tour insider Wally Versen to talk about his years on the road with one of the biggest bands in rock history, the personalities and unforgettable moments fans never got to see, and the incredible machine it took to put Queen onstage night after night. Wally also shares the remarkable story behind the upcoming documentary Play the Game: A Jock ’N’ Roll Story, about a group of Northwestern football players who went from the gridiron to working security for Queen—and found themselves along for one of rock and roll’s wildest rides.

Wally's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theewal/

I spent years playing Paul Rodgers on the radio, and now I get to sit down and talk rock and roll with one of the greatest voices ever to step up to a microphone. The legendary frontman of Bad Company and Free joins me for stories about the songs, the bands, life on the road, and a career that gave us classics like “All Right Now,” “Can’t Get Enough,” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.” It’s two old rock-and-roll friends talking music, memories, and the wild ride that comes with a lifetime of rock.

Paul's website: https://paulrodgers.com

When two longtime members of the rock ’n’ roll world get together, there are stories to tell. Legendary drummer Carmine Appice joins Dayna Steele to talk Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, life on the road, the wild ride of a career spanning more than six decades, and how he and his drum kit ended up in Dayna's apartment for a few days. It’s two rock veterans swapping stories, laughs, and a little wisdom about what it takes to survive—and keep rocking.

Carmine's website: https://www.carmineappice.net

In this episode of Rockstar Conversations, I sit down with Spike Edney, Queen’s longtime keyboardist and musical director, for stories from decades on the road with rock royalty. We talk Queen, unforgettable moments, and Spike’s lessons on leadership, longevity, and what it really takes to succeed at the highest level.

Spike's website: https://spikeedney.com

Dayna Steele sits down with Kip Winger, the Grammy-nominated musician, songwriter, and frontman of Winger, for a conversation that goes far beyond rock and roll. Kip shares stories from his years with Alice Cooper and Winger, the highs and hard lessons of life in the music business, and his remarkable evolution as a classical composer. From arena stages to symphonies and ballets—including his Grammy-nominated classical work—Kip proves that a true rockstar never stops learning, creating, and reinventing.

Kip's website: https://www.kipwinger.com