Pop Nerd Lounge

Today we've got a bonus episode for Music Monday with Andersen Hugh! He's an artist based out of Nashville, and he's also got a passion for acting. We speak about his experience as a high school mascot, his theater roots, and his dreams for his music career. Stay Connected with Andersen: www.instagram.com/andersenhugh • www.twitter.com/andersen_hugh

Today I speak with Altadena/Warner Records artist, Conor Matthews. He's a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. We talk about his latest EP, Heartbreak In the Hills, his journey into artistry, and how you could record your own music without a fancy set-up. Stay Connected with Conor: www.instagram.com/conormatthews • www.twitter.com/conormatthews • www.facebook.com/conormatthews

For our season finale, we speak with stage and screen actor Kapil Talwalkar. Kapil studied acting at the University of Southern California and later professionally made his debut on stage in the East-West Player’s esteemed production of Animals Out of Paper. He currently plays the role of Tobin on NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. We speak about his acting experience, the importance of representation, and I nerd out about Zoey’s with him. Stay Connected with Kapil: www.instagram.co...

Today we speak with celebrity hairstylist and groomer, Andrea Pezzillo. On top of making the stars look their absolute best, she also founded a Non-Profit organization helping at-risk youth obtain economic opportunity and personal stability. We talk about her foundation, Trade-Works, her move from Seattle to LA, and how we can take care of our hair in quarantine. Stay Connected with Andrea: www.instagram.com/andreapezzillo • www.andreapezzillo.com • www.trade-works.org

Jace Lipstein is a fashion mogul and menswear designer behind Grungy Gentleman. He’s gotten to work with The Major Baseball League, National Basketball Association, and The National Football League. His clothing lines have been worn by notable figures, and he’s even been a part of New York Fashion Week for several years. We talk about how he got into fashion design, how he created Grungy Gentleman, and what it takes to put together a runway show for fashion week. Grungy Gentleman's we...

CJ Salvador has danced for artists like Justin Beiber, Selena Gomez, and Jason Derulo. He’s traveled the world teaching and choreographing dance and has built his credentials as a commercial dancer. We talk about what moving from Chicago to LA was like,...

Our guest today is the host of The Creepy Tech Podcast. Lydia Shompole takes a look at the darker side of technology and helps her listeners make conscious choices about how they want to use technology in their everyday life. She also is the founder of the Cross Pods Network helping fellow podcasters out there, and we’ll get into all the wonderful work they do. We’ll talk about podcasting, branching out, and she tells me what keeps her engaged whenever she listens to other podcasts. Stay C...

We invite another fabulous dancer into the lounge, Brandi Chun! Brandi has danced for Cirque De Soleil, Derek and Julianne Hough, and is incredibly passionate about teaching dance. We talk about how she got started, her story of moving to LA, and she discusses specializing in one genre versus the "Jack of All Trades." Brandi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/brandichun • Brandi's Youtube: www.youtube.com/brandichun

Today we're hanging out with singer-songwriter, Asher Monroe! He's had experience with acting (Fame, Parenthood) and noteworthy musical career. We discuss his creative path, the process behind his latest album and he dishes on what master class he would teach! Asher's website: www.ashermonroe.com • Asher's Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashermonroe

Today the lounge is graced by the fabulous David Del Rio! You know him from projects such as Geek Charming, Pitch Perfect, Grease Live! and his latest role Mateo in The Baker and The Beauty. David and I talk about his journey as an actor, his experience filming The Baker and The Beauty and he answers questions from our Pop Nerd Lounge hotline! David's Instagram: www.instagram.com/daviddelrio