Extra Connections

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  • Multi-Hyphenate Entertainer Jennifer Stehlin
    James Lott Jr jas a lively and enlightening connection today! Jennifer Stehlin was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and danced her way through pre-school and high school graduation -- her passion for and dedication to the world of dance are the foundation of her career today. While earning a degree in Broadcast Communications at the University of Florida, Jennifer balanced academics and a demanding schedule as a Division 1 cheerleader. It didn't take long for ESPN Gainesville to offer Jennifer a Sports Reporter spot on their roster. Jennifer has also done on-camera hosting and reporting for Fangirl Sports Network, Pop Hearts TV, and other outlets.

    For multiple seasons, Jennifer starred in the FX Network promo spots for Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story. Her other TV credits include Valley Junk TV and Posers.

    Jennifer stars alongside an all-star cast in Hulu's highly-anticipated limited series, Pam and Tommy. The dark comedy depicts the marriage of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, and the release of their infamous unauthorized sex tape that was filmed privately on their wedding night. Making pop culture history turned the couple into global mega-superstars overnight -- their close circle of family and friends (with Jennifer as Pam's best friend) join the rollercoaster ride. Pam and Tommy premieres 02/02/22 on Hulu.

    Off-screen, Jennifer is a Las Vegas-based NFL Cheerleader, fitness instructor and on-camera spokesmodel.
    35 min
  • Building Trust and Community with Remote Employees.
    James Lott Jr talks about the importance of creating a strong,trustworthy,connective virtual work force. Partick Galvin,Chief Galvinizer of theGalvanizing Group! You will hear his findings and suggestions to improve the connection! goto patrickgalvin.com
    He wrote a great article on the the subject too https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6887134205461966848/
    36 min
  • Extra Connections LIVE with Pro Wrestler & TV Series Producer Kayla Sparks
    James Lott Jr chats with Kayla Sparks aslo known as The Spice Ranger. She has battled in AEW as well as many other wrestling networks. She is also the Executive Producer of the series Against the Ropes. She took a long break from wrestling but has come back better than ever! She is also part of the LGBTQIA plus community. Follow her everywhere at KayaSparks247
    40 min
  • Extra Connections with Actor and American Sign Language Interpreter Gabriel Jarret
    Actor Gabriel Jarret recently co-starred as an auto repair shop owner and ambulance dispatcher, opposite Amy Smart, Thora Birch and Anne Heche, in writer/director Lindsay Gossling’s true tornado survival Quiver feature, 13 Minutes. He plays a man of the cloth opposite Tom Malloy, Briana Evigan, Jesse Kove and Joyce DeWitt the romantic the comedy Ask Me to Dance, and he’s Heckle, a 13th Century plague sanitizer in Bring On the Dancing Horses, a limited series that stars Kate Bosworth. In the latter, all of his dialogue is in American sign language.
    A native of Westlake Village, California who grew up in Malibu, Gabe is the son of screenwriter Jeremy Joe Kronsberg who wrote Clint Eastwood’s celebrated comedy Every Which Way But Loose. At 11, Gabe’s first show business opportunity came when he picked up a copy of Daily Variety and spotted a talent audition ad. Taking the bus from Malibu to Hollywood, he was selected to play one of the background kids on Walt Disney’s Mousercise, an exercise show.
    Graduating from high school, Gabe was accepted at UCLA but decided to pursue acting full time. He made his scripted television debut on Goodnight, Beantown, and appeared opposite Joe Pantoliano in the play Vampire Guts. Then his big break came when he won the lead opposite Val Kilmer in the comedy Real Genius, in which he played a fourteen-year-old whiz kid who goes to college. He has been a working actor ever since.
    His feature credits include The Karate Kid Part III, Apollo 13, The American President, Las Days, Poseidon (as the helmsman), Frost/Nixon, Swing State and Limbo.
    His television credits include 21 Jump Street, The Bronx Zoo, Freddy’s Nightmares, L.A. Law, Party of Five, The West Wing, The Game and Mystic Cosmic Patrol.
    When Gabe isn’t acting, he’s an American sign language interpreter who works in many venues, including press conferences, cruise lines, theme parks and medical conventions.
    James Lott jr is the host!
    45 min
  • Extra Connections with Acapella Group The Trills
    James Lott Jr chats with:
    The Trills are an a cappella group from Baltimore, Maryland, consisting of Nick Zuelsdorf, Kathryn Marie, Missy Melkonian, Will Damanka Jr, Leroy Hyson II, and Aaron Bayne. The Trills formed in 2015 as a student organization at Towson University. The group was created in a college dorm room as friends who had the desire to live through music.

    In May of 2019, Kathryn, Leroy, Will, and Aaron graduated from Towson University and the group took the name “The Trills”. During the pandemic, The Trills gained global attention with their viral TikTok videos, which feature songs like “Wellerman,” “Electric Love,” “Overwhelmed” and more. The Trills have amassed over 3.5 million followers and 36 million likes and continue to rapidly grow and find new audiences across the globe.

    Through their strong social media presence and recently acquired management contract with Underscore Talent, The Trills have collaborated with several well-known acts including Drew Scott, Bryce Xavier, Jon Cozart, Quinn XCII, and are selected to perform at VidCon 2022.
    They have a Christmas EP,Like Its Christmas! Goto Spotify! follow The Trills on all social media!
    32 min
  • Extra Connections with Actor/Writer/Producer/Director/Singer/Comedian/Impressionist Stephen Sorrentino
    Comedian Stephen Sorrentino has brought audiences to hysterics with his quick-witted humor, incredible singing voice, and spot-on mimicry throughout his career. Sorrentino is a true showman known as a comedian, singer, and impressionist, all rolled into one. Hailed by Variety for his “hilarious, show-stealing gusto,” Sorrentino has shared the stage with superstars such as Patti LaBelle, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, and the legendary Debbie Reynolds. However, as a 3rd generations showbusiness professional, this Long Island
    native always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in music and theatre, learning to play piano, sax, flute, and guitar at a young age. Stephen first stepped on stage at the age of 5 by introducing his grandfather and singing an Irish duet. By the sixth grade, he was doing mock “Tonight Shows,” where a friend would play Johnny Carson, and the young Sorrentino would portray all the other guest stars on the show.

    Sorrentino was involved in musical theatre during high school and college and began musical composition, eventually landing a publishing deal with Famous Music /Paramount, signing recording contracts. At Paramount, he realized that his cousin was “The Boss” himself: Bruce Springsteen. After a subsequent record release, Sorrentino formed a groundbreaking tribute act, eventually touring 25 countries and 43 states, performing for Disney, Dick Clark, and Legends in Concert, making him the # 1 Elton John impersonator in the world.

    While performing in Atlantic City, Sorrentino was cast in his first of 21 film roles, as a Mafia boss/drag queen in the cult hit comedy, Homo Heights (a comedy), also stars literary and film icon Quentin Crisp and actress lea Delaria (Orange is the new Black) Following the film, he studied at The Second City, with Martin de Maat, one of the most respected teachers of improvisational theatre. Since then, Sorrentino has starred in several award-winning independent films for Showtime, sitcoms for FOX and NBC, and appearances on “America’s Most Wanted,” “7 Days,” and “The Jimmy Kimmel Show.” After several appearances on “Hollywood Squares,” dozens of radio and TV talk shows, and more than 50 TV commercials, Sorrentino decided it was time to create his show, Voices in My Head. Voices features 14-cast members and has toured the United States, enjoyed successful runs at the Riviera and Paris hotels in Las Vegas, and Atlantic City’s Tropicana, receiving rave reviews in every venue. Sorrentino has also appeared in the History Channel’s “Only In America,” with Larry The Cable Guy, touring Europe to sell houses for six straight months.

    Sorrentino has received the distinguished honor of being named “Male Impressionist of the Year” by the International Guild of Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Acts (IGCITA) for three years in a row and won Best Actor in the 48-hour film competition for "The Industry."

    Recently, Sorrentino has broadened his horizons to return to his roots in musical theater and included a two-month run as Mr. Bumble in the Musical OLIVER and played five roles in ANNIE production with "All in the Family "star Sally Struthers.
    43 min
  • Extra Connections with TV and Movie Actor Tony Winters
    Tony is an actor/writer/director who shares his journey with James Lott Jr. From his beginnings in Detroit to realizing this was a viable career, doing a reset later in life to working steadily! From Queen Sugar on OWN to Silicon Valley, Tony is working! Recently on CBS" Young Sheldon and Showtimes Yellowjackets and the upcoming film National Champions out Dec 10th!
    follow him on IG @prettytonywinters and on YouTube @tonywinterstv
    37 min
  • Extra Connections LIVE: Broadway Performer Christopher Zelno
    Christopher Zelno has been performing in Broadway, Off Broadway and Regional Theater for over 35 years. HE has worked with some of the biggest names of stage and we talk about two of them Liza Minelli and Brian Stokes Mitchell! He has a new show In the Meantime that is on November 14th and November 16th at the Green Room 42 (inside YOTEL New York on 10th between 41st and 42nd). Go to thegreen42.venuetix.com Follow him on IG @czelno67
    39 min

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10 years running, and Award Nominated! Host James Lott Jr talks about Arts and Culture, Small Business, Tech, Politics with Amazing people! It's all about Connecting people with people, places, and…