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Welcome to a new segment on  Loose Lips The Podcast featuring Ike Avelli, Chris Williams, and Adam Mattera, a Quarterly 1980s Album Retrospective Series focusing on 1980s Pop Divas.

The series acts as a retrospective of the decade's ultimate icons, going year-by-year through the 80s starting with 1980.

The hosts engage in discussions and share brilliant insider trivia and stories about legendary pop icons.

Ike, Chris, and Adam each bring their personal, definitive "Diva Album of the Year" choices to the table, and you get to vote which Diva will go into the 'HALL OF FAME' for each year
https://strawpoll.com/eJnvVzYBanv

Listen to their Spotify Playlist of their favorite 1980 Diva Tracks!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0U4UwI6iFhLojmeI9CIQ1H?si=3e9d0762912c4d9b&pt=4b78e8503d2d11cc78a5fdfd3973a3d3

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EMMY-NOMINATED AND GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING ACTRESS JOANNA CASSIDY JOINS Loose Lips  THE PODCAST!

Host Ike Avelli and Special Guest Co-Host Wendy Stuart  Sit Down with the Hollywood Icon for an Unfiltered, Behind-the-Scenes Conversation!

Joanna Cassidy has captivated audiences for decades with dynamic performances across film and television. From her iconic turn as the snake-dancing replicant Zhora in the groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner to her starring role as Dolores in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cassidy has solidified her spot as a true Hollywood trailblazer. Her expansive body of work includes acclaimed roles in hit series such as Six Feet Under, Buffalo Bill (for which she won a Golden Globe), Dallas, Falcon Crest, and Body of Proof. Let’s not forget “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”!

Ike and Wendy interview Cassidy in a candid discussion that spans her rise in the entertainment industry, stories from iconic movies, her passion for the visual arts, and her upcoming projects!

Joanna even plays a game of Loose Lips Lightening Round!

"Joanna Cassidy is absolute Hollywood royalty," says host Ike Avelli. "Having her join Wendy and me on Loose Lips is a dream”

FIND JOANNA CASSIDY:

Website: https://officialjoannacassidy.com/

Instagram: @joannacassidyofficial

TikTok: @dayswithjojo

Cameo: @joanna.v.cassidy

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Tonight Loose Lips is back for a special episode with host Ike Avelli, who sits down one-on-one for a moving, unfiltered, and sometimes funny interview with powerhouse, trailblazer, proud New Jersey native, and friend — Micky Petrillo! 

At 59 years old, Micky hit the ultimate "reset" button on life and transitioned from female to male, proving it is never too late to become exactly who you were born to be.  

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

The Book: Micky dives into the pages of his powerful memoir, Walking The Earth First As a Woman, Then as a Man, using his signature humor and radical honesty to break down barriers.  

The Film: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at his highly anticipated upcoming documentary, The Man I Was Born To Be, currently in its festival phase after a packed preview screening.

They even receive a surprise visitor and play Loose Lips Lightening Round

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FiND MICKY PETRILLO:

https://mickyangelopetrillo.com/

Facebook: michele.petrillo

Instagram: mickyangelo2023

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Join Ike Avelli and special guest co-host Eileen Shapiro as they sit down to record the latest episode of Loose Lips with a true entertainment powerhouse: the one and only Ray Ray Star! 

Ray Ray is a Guitarist, Record Producer, Executive Producer, and Entertainer who has conquered both the stage and the boardroom. From touring internationally to serving as the Director of Marketing & Promotions for the NBC-aired show Real Music Live, he knows the entertainment industry inside and out.

But his story goes way deeper than rock-and-roll swagger.

Ike and Eileen Dive Into:
The Music & The Business, his personal life and psychic work to inspire and connect with audiences on a profound level, and they play another Lightening Round game with Ray Ray. 

Did we mentioned the laughs were at an all time high?? 

LOOSE LIPS LOVES RAY RAY STAR!

Find Ray Ray Star:

www.rayraystar.com

Facebook: @rayraystar

Instagram: @rayraystar1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OUHNlPqFyj3VXMIkLqPpY?si=SgLwJSZKQs-7nqwDKOI-8w

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Ike Avelli and Chris WIlliams welcome back for the 14th appearance of Adam Mattera, the mastermind behind the Sheena Easton re-release project with Cherry Red Records. This is possibly the final project from the EMI years. 

The latest Sheena Easton; The Singles 1980-1987 is a spectacular 25-disc EMI Singles collection boasting over 150 tracks—with roughly a third of them freshly recovered from the vaults. We chat about the new release, discuss the polls we posted on the fabulous World Of Sheena Easton page and chat about everything about our diva Sheena! We may even have a separate project we all may be working on!

Congratulations Adam!

Get your copy here!

https://www.cherryred.co.uk/sheena-easton-the-singles-1980-1987-25cd-box-set

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Loose Lips is thrilled to welcome the legendary Charlene as our special guest. Charlene is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and author whose career spans multiple genres, with success in Pop, Country, and R&B. Her iconic hit “I’ve Never Been to Me” has not only hit #3 on the Billboard Pop chart, but has also been featured in beloved TV shows like Will & Grace and classic films such as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Beyond her own recordings, Charlene has contributed to major soundtracks and even penned songs for the popular soap opera Passions. We’ll dive into her remarkable journey, her collaborations with icons like Stevie Wonder and Kiki Dee, and explore what exciting projects she has on the horizon. We play a game and also dish on a couple of A-LIST Celebrities!

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Facebook @heyladyCharlene

Instagram @charlenemotown

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Ike Avelli and Chris Williams roll out the red carpet for a milestone event. Returning to the show for his Lucky 13th time, they welcome back the man behind the Sheena Easton music archives project: Adam Mattera!

For Record Store Day 2026 (Saturday, April 18), Sheena Easton’s unreleased 1986 Dance album “SHOCKWAVE” will be released on Translucent Red Vinyl!

They chat with Adam about the album, getting the inside scoop of another Sheena Easton release and what else Adam has been working on! Adam even plays a little game with Ike and Chris!

Find Adam Mattera: 

Facebook.com: @adam.mattera

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Loose Lips is back and welcomes the Boozy Chanteuse, MargOH! Channing!

 MargOH is a drag personality, comedian, and writer. Her shows are a unique blend of cabaret, fearless storytelling, and perfectly selected musical numbers. She is a 2-time MAC Award Nominee and her latest show, "MargOH! Channing is Over-sharing" hits NYC, Saturday, April 18th at 7 p.m. under the musical direction of Tracy Stark!

MargOH! sticks around for our segment "What The Hell Did I Just Put In My Mouth" as we taste-test goodies from Buckeye Brownies (www.buckeyebrownies.com), We DISH, AND we will play a game too!

We will be at Margoh's show, so make sure to get your Tickets: www.pangeanyc.com

FIND MARGOH CHANNING!

Instagram: @margohchanning

Facebook: @margohchanning

Website: margohchanning.blogspot.com

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Loose Lips is back with 5-time returning guest, superstar Jeza Belle! She joins us to launch the latest release to her historical collection titled, "Secrets In The Tallgrass" and what a phenomenal read!

Early reviews from advanced readers have already labeled it the "best of the collection" for its high-stakes pacing and emotional depth.

We also chat about what sets this apart from her last releases, the fiery characters and what is in store. Of course, we play an unexpected game with Jeza!

FIND JEZA BELLE:
iamjezabelle.com
Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok:  @iamjezabelle

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On this episode of Loose Lips The Podcast they are getting personal, powerful, and celebratory. In honor of the upcoming Trans Day of Visibility, Ike Avelli and Tym Moss (Moss is the Assistant Director on the project) are shining a spotlight on "Project Transcend NYC," an incredible  12-week residency launching March 31st at The LGBT Center in NYC from 6p.m. To 9 p.m. 

The project focuses on Body Mapping and Storytelling.

Ike and Tym welcome three of the six featured artists from the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming communities:

Luca Beau

Arkanoii Dante Guzman

Ameirah Neal

They also play a game of Lightening Round with their guests!

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center 

208 W 13th St, Manhattan, NYC

Please Register for free to attend at

GayCenter.org/tdov26