Mike Hale recounts his life of a child actor with fondness and joy. The way most children talk about summer camp. Even though his short stint as a child in show-biz in retrospect wasn’t very long lived, he still managed to have a more robust career than most adult actors who have been in the game for years. But don’t hate the kid playing , hate the game. Even though he survived Hollywood as a child, Mike Hale still warns parents of the potential perils when signing their kids up for the Hollywood Shuffle.

Join us this episode as we sit down with the remarkable Lucy Odessa Elliott, a vibrant 95-year-old who brings a lifetime of stories and wisdom from her roots in Harlem, NY. Raised in a time of change and challenge, Lucy has lived a colorful life filled with love, resilience, and an indomitable work ethic that began when she was just five years old, hustling on the streets of Harlem.

In this candid conversation, Lucy reflects on her vibrant love life and the marriages that shaped her journey, sharing heartfelt anecdotes and the lessons learned along the way. Her spirit and tenacity shine through as she discusses the realities of her upbringing and the hustle that defined her early years.

My “Cool Runnings” costar Doug E Doug and I play catch-up as we discuss a myriad of topics. Nothing is off the table as we traverse through subjects like Fatherhood, Fame and Beyoncé. We even get around to talking about the movie “Cool Runnings” and the effect it had on our young lives.

Doug is a great conversationalist who maneuvers through sensitive and or complexed subject matters with humor and ease. His insights are very noteworthy and I often leave these conversations feeling enlightened and enriched. They usually spark some of my own insights and helps me to gain several new perspectives.