Entertaining Insights with Dr. Nancy Berk

Grammy-winning hit maker Lauren Daigle joins Nancy to discuss her career, the impact of others on her songwriting, the power of humor, her love of community, and the new music video Hold On To Me that highlights the important needs of others (1:26).

In the second segment, Grammy winner and singer/songwriter Jonas Myrin shares his secrets for creative inspiration that have helped inspire others and his new single "For The Ones We Love" and the official music video (35:04).

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Watch the official music video for Lauren Daigle's Hold On To Me.

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Watch the official music video for Jonas Myrin's For The Ones We Love.

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:03, 34:53).

NASCAR pit reporter Jamie Little joins Nancy to discuss her extraordinary career in motor sports, breaking the glass ceiling for women broadcasters in racing, and landing in the Netflix series 'The Crew'. Plus, Jamie discusses the strong family fan factor in NASCAR and shares her love for taking on challenges, including jumping into entrepreneur life with her husband in the world of subs and Bundt cake (1:18).

In the second segment, talent agent Robyn Stecher discusses her entertainment journey, love of storytelling, and new memoir Just Who We Are: My Story of Grit, Grace and Identity (37:04).

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Watch the official trailer for Netflix's The Crew.

Watch an episode of Off Track with Jamie Little.

Read more about Robyn Stecher's memoir, Just Who We Are and her book There's Something About Daniel.

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Learn about segment sponsor Rarified Heir Podcast (1:02, 36:50).

Actor Jerry Mathers joins Nancy to discuss his childhood role as Beaver Cleaver in the beloved series Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963), life behind the scenes, working on Broadway and beyond, and his advocacy work in diabetes awareness (1:14).

In the second segment, Dawn Keezer, director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, discusses current filming, process and protocols in southwestern Pennsylvania, how to put your house on the radar for a film spot, and the upcoming Lights! Glamour! Action! benefit (27:58).

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Find out more about Jerry Mathers and listen to his earlier episode.

Check out Pittsburgh's filmography and listen to an earlier segment with Dawn Keezer.

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Find out more about segment sponsor Rarified Heir Podcast (1:01, 27:43).

Singer/songwriter Candice Night joins Nancy to discuss the creative inspiration and process behind Nature's Light, the latest album from Renaissance rock band Blackmore's Night featuring Night and husband, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ritchie Blackmore (founding member of Deep Purple, Rainbow founder). Plus, Candice shares her writing process, genre shifts, family updates and stories from frequent secret family trips (as fans) to Renaissance fairs around the world (1:14).

In the second segment, Nancy talks with PEZ expert and insider Shawn Peterson about the classic candy, collecting valuable PEZ dispensers, and details on the PEZ Visitor Center in Connecticut (37:22).

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Watch the music video for "Nature's Light."

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PEZ books by Shawn Peterson.

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Learn about segment sponsor Humoroutcasts.com (1:03, 37:15).

Howard and David Bellamy, the Bellamy Brothers, join Nancy to discuss their unusual music journey in pop and country, their #1 hit "Let Your Love Flow", the long partnership that led to hit-making music success, and their reality series Honky Tonk Ranch. Plus, the Bellamys discuss their new music video No Country Music for Old Men featuring John Anderson and the powerful legacy of country music (1:19).

In the second segment, Kim Corwin, daughter of author Becky Perry Brown and Grand Ole Opry legend Jim Ed Brown, discusses family life, her mom's memoir Going Our Way (27:14), and narrating the audiobook.

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More Bellamy Brothers music.

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Watch No Country Music For Old Men.

Read Let Your Love Flow: The Life and Times of the Bellamy Brothers.

Read Becky Brown's Book Going Our Way: My Life with Jim Ed Brown.

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Singer-songwriter Lilly Winwood joins Nancy (1:23) to discuss her debut album Time Well Spent, her unique music journey, songwriting process, and what it's like being a country artist when your dad is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Steve Winwood).

Plus, entertainment entrepreneur and musician Zak Kuhn, founder of The Nashville Briefing and host of the Zak Kuhn Show podcast, discusses his popular music-driven newsletter and insights into the industry, its artists, and audiences (21:35).

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More music by Lilly Winwood.

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino (1:03, 21:24).

Bestselling author Mark Bego joins Nancy to discuss his long friendship with Mary Wilson, the Motown legend and founding member of The Supremes who passed away this month. From her rise to fame to life beyond the music, Mark offers insights and stories about an extraordinary woman whose talent was matched by her heart and her dedication to the people and causes she loved (1:22).

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Explore music by Mary Wilson and The Supremes.

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Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast with host Kathy Caprino.

Comedian and actress Rosebud Baker joins Nancy to discuss her stand-up journey and comedy career, her podcast Devils' Advocate, getting married during the pandemic, and working with Michael Che. Plus, Rosebud shares details on growing up in a high profile political family, and how her personal story is channeling a new project (1:06).

In the second segment, Nancy talks comedy albums and capturing comedy history with Comedy on Vinyl podcast host Jason Klamm.

Multi-platinum selling artist Phil Vassar joins Nancy to discuss his country music journey, life off the road in Nashville, family time and creative projects during the pandemic, and recording from his wine cellar for Circle Network's Phil Vassar's Songs from The Cellar. Plus, Phil's thoughts on songwriting and recording success, his love of coffee, and one of the reasons why he probably doesn't write many ballads (1:06).

In the second segment, Nancy trades binge TV reviews, comments, and suggestions with comedy writer and sitcom producer Joel Madison (37:18).

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Check out music by Phil Vassar.

Watch Phil Vassar's Songs from the Cellar and find more Phil Vassar music on video.

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Learn about segment sponsor Humoroutcasts.com (:57, 37:10).

Television shows mentioned in this episode

Family Guy

Dickinson

Bosch

The Americans

Homeland

Designated Survivor

A Very Secret Service

The Crown

Bridgerton

Durrells in Corfu (comedy/drama/family)

I Know This Much Is True

Schitt's Creek

Grace and Frankie

Ozark

What We Do in the Shadows

Longmire

Lupin

Heartland

Occupied

Broadchurch

The Mandalorian

Cobra Kai

The Flight Attendant

The Undoing

Gangs of London

Kingdom

Call The Midwife

Upstairs Downstairs

Tiger King

Inside Bill's Brain

Country music artist and Urban Cowboy legend Mickey Gilley joins Nancy to discuss his music journey, famous relatives Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, the bar and film that influenced his career, mechanical bulls, flying planes, his television career, and chart-topping success (1:10).

In the second segment, Nancy talks with Josh Mills and Jason Klamm about the new podcast Rarified Heir featuring grown children of celebrities, Mills' experience of growing up with celebrity parents Edie Adams and Martin Mills, and Edie's first husband comedian Ernie Kovacs. (32:54).

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Discover more Mickey Gilley music.

Find out more about Josh Mills and Jason Klamm, Edie Adams, Martin Mills, and Ernie Kovacs.

Check out the Comedy on Vinyl podcast.

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Take a humor break and find out more about our sponsor HumorOutcasts.com (1:00, 32:45).