This week I am delighted to welcome my good friend and former Manhattanville College classmate Derek Upright who is a classic cinema connoisseur, a DC comic book buff and a peer specialist. In high school, he was involved in the performing arts, acting in various school plays. By the time he was studying at Manhattanville, he became a videographer for many campus productions. An expert on a vast number of films, Derek boasts an impressive watch list of thousands of movies. He's especially partial to classic cinema. With his charming wife Sheri, Derek lives in an elegant high-rise in the heart of New York City. His exciting metropolitan lifestyle includes Broadway shows, sports events, celebrity sightings, leisurely strolls through the Museum of Natural History and dining at a delicious Mexican restaurant in the lobby of his apartment building. It's an honor to have such an intelligent, friendly and sophisticated guest on my podcast. Listen to a remarkable discussion about a diverse array of intriguing topics! 

This week my podcast guest is drummer, technology expert and former stand-up comic Alan David. A frequent visitor of the Westchester area, Alan jams with local legends and can be found in many popular hot spots. He has played with various music greats, including Gil Parris, Bernie Williams and Curtis Winchester. He has been in a few bands including his most recent, The Jaded Babies. By day he works with technology, by night he is immersed in the thrilling world of live music. Tune in for a riveting discussion about Westchester's local music scene, the life of a drum enthusiast, stand-up comedy and the fascinating life journey of a fascinating guest.

This week I'm joined by Tom Sullivan who is a radio show host on WVOX, a stand up comedian, a comedy writer and a stage actor. He co-hosts the Crisis Help radio show alongside Fran Sisco. This uplifting show encourages positive thinking, perseverance and teamwork. When he was a social worker for New York City, Tom spent his nights entertaining audiences in comedy clubs and singing at cabarets. Embracing his passion for comedy writing, he always strove to come up with original work. He eventually became an actor in community theatre starring in various productions including "The Little Rock of New Rochelle," which was a play about the integration of the New Rochelle School system and a musical about the life of religious leader Anne Hutchinson. After a lengthy hiatus due to the pandemic, local theatre is eager for his return. Tune in for an inspiring discussion with this witty, affable and engaging talent who I am proud to call a guest on my podcast! 

My podcast guest this week is Ricardo Hanley Jr. who is a poet, published author, orator and social media artist. His poetry covers a diverse array of topics ranging from light candy for the heart to philosophical mind-benders to powerful statements concerning social justice. At the young age of twelve he began writing while being inspired by nursery rhymes and children's' books. He has now authored several published books including "What's Your Favorite Color" and "Silence Conceiving Symphonies, My Imprints of Existence." Keeping a strong presence on social media, he can also be found on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wordpress, YouTube, Facebook, Medium, Pinterest, Etsy and Inkitt. With a talent for performance, he has participated in many public poetry readings. This founder of The Dollar Millionaire Project focused on Exponential Growth on Twitter and father of a young child can also craft poetry spontaneously when given a topic. He weathered the pandemic with optimism, awareness and gratitude. I am proud to announce that this masterful writer and exceptional orator has joined me this week on my show! 

This week I'm joined by local historian Dennis McKay who is a retired interior designer, former hotel manager and the florist who assembled my elopement bouquet. Together we explore the enchanting facts about this beautiful little city we call home. White Plains has three old banks that were converted into two restaurants and an art museum. It has many apartment buildings that were erected in the 1920's and still in use today. It has the most incredible library with a recently added coffee shop, art gallery on the second floor and an in-house television production studio. Major Revolutionary War battles were fought in White Plains. There is a magnificent Presbyterian Church with a graveyard that dates back to the 1800's. The night life in White Plains is exciting, with countless happy hours, live music around every corner and a diverse array of restaurants. Our fountains, our parks, our architecture and our culture make us the hub of Westchester pride. Tune in for a fascinating episode that honors the most beautiful city in the tri-state area. 

This week I'm joined by illustrator and founder of Nori Glory Art, Nori Abramson. A graduate of Long Island University, Nori is educated in art history and theory. She is now a graphics designer and freelance illustrator. Her artwork is fun, powerful, adorable and intriguing. From sci-fi warriors to superheroes, from Disney princesses to TV show characters, her art is a celebration of an entire culture. A regular at Comic Con and Sci Fi conventions, Nori aspires to be a part of the design aspect of cinema productions one day. This talented, ambitious artist also would like to have her work appear on fashion pieces and to possibly co-author a comic book. Tune in for an inspiring talk with a phenomenal talent. Nori discusses her social media platforms, her creative way of handling last year's pandemic lockdown, her current projects, future goals and her fascinating interests. I am delighted to have interviewed this free-spirited dedicated artist, whom I have so much admiration for, on my podcast!             

This week my podcast guest is my late father's best friend, softball buddy and fellow artist, David Colonello. Dave is a gospel saxophonist and pianist. He is also a retired music teacher. Not a fan of social media or public speaking, Dave steps out of his comfort zone to help me commemorate my late father, Edwin Anthony Osborne III. There is also a brief appearance of Dave's lovely wife Jean who speaks fondly of my Dad. Dave and Jean were beyond friends to my parents. I consider them an uncle and aunt. My fondest memory is of the performances at the Hometown Restaurant on Staten Island. At these performances, Dave played his saxophone and my mom played her keyboard while my dad and I danced choreographed ballroom routines. Jean sat in the audience, watching enthusiastically. It is so moving to have two such wonderful friends of our family on my podcast this week. It is touching to join them in honoring the memory of my loving father. Tune in for a heart-warming episode dedicated to Eddie Osborne, who taught me the importance of optimism, creativity, compassion and determination. This episode pays homage to the man who was my role model, my first dance partner, my confidant and my hero. My dad was a family man, a social worker, a humanitarian, a union activist, a world traveler, a published writer, a ballroom dancer/instructor, an athlete, a classic cinema fan, a science buff and a wildly talented amateur comedian. He is the blessing in my life I will be forever grateful for. On this Father's Day, my dad's memory lives on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him. 

My guest this week is Bradley Jacobs who is the jewelry designer and founder of Bradleyware. He is also a photographer, videographer and a dedicated community activist. A champion for LGBTQ rights and autism awareness, Bradley stays very active in making a difference. For years he has worked at Spectrum Designs, where he started as a volunteer. Spectrum Designs gives many career opportunities to the spectrum community. With a strong presence on social media, Bradley continuously makes creative posts about these important issues and about his beautiful jewelry. Bradleyware offers cutting-edge designs made with fishing wire, pieces of belts and uniquely enchanting items. From a fun glow-in-the-dark look to sparkling glamour to rugged adventurousness, Bradley's jewelry has a wide range that can suit anyone's taste. Bradley photographs and films his creations in various environments, adding exciting background music. I admire Bradley for his positivity, his courage, his determination and his bold artistry. I'm extremely honored to have such an extraordinary guest on my podcast!   

This week my podcast welcomes my former Manhattanville College classmate and good friend Haronid Javier a.k.a. Yogi who is a hip hop/Latin dancer, choreographer, humanitarian and world traveler. Back in our school years, he was the founder of the successful Minds in Motion hip hop dance group on campus. He was awarded first place in the "Mr. Manhattanville" talent competition. He was also a flamenco dancer who excelled in all his creative endeavors. After graduation, he became the choreographer and an actor in a fascinating traveling production out west. This production was a remarkable piece of dance theatre that celebrated Egyptian mythology. Yogi was also a part of Sapphire, a Latin dance troupe that performed at colleges and events. In addition to being an international recreational traveler, Yogi works for Global Tassels which is an organization that helps youths from all around the world attend college. I am so pleased this week that this amazing, compassionate and artistic guest has joined me on my podcast! 

My guests this week are lead singer Lex Zion and guitarist Zachary Breiman of Lex and the Locals, the hottest 1990's rock cover band in Westchester County, New York. Lex, their gifted vocalist, had once ascended through two rounds of American Idol. She is also a karaoke DJ and plays the guitar as well. Along with receiving a degree in theatre from Bucknell University, Zach also studied music education and music therapy at Westchester Community College. He filled in once at a performance with Umphrey's MgGee. This performance was featured on rollingstone.com. Lex and the Locals has taken on the Westchester community by storm with performances at Victor's, Curry on Purdy and Bar'Lee's. There are original songs on the horizon for them and many more local performances. Tune in for this thrilling new episode of my podcast with two extremely talented and ultra cool guests.