Talking with Donato

By Donato

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January 01, 2025 S2 EP 61, Cost of the meal, Full Morning Show
Full Morning Show
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1h 36min
December 29, 2024 S2, EP 59, Hey Blair, Which Project? Guest Blair Channing Rae
Blair Channing Rae is a Navy veteran, social worker by day and a social media influencer by night, who curates chaos one post at a time. She is originally from North Carolina but calls Northern Virginia home. She enjoys writing, yoga, karaoke, a good psychological thriller, and making playlists. She has been a lifestyle influencer since 2023. She talks about mental health, identity, pop culture, and relationships. Her daily goal is to inspire, educate, and connect with women 40+ and up. She is currently working on a book of essays entitled Being Social: The Psychology of Social Media.
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1h 43min
December 29, 2024 Season 2, Episode 60, Music to move, Guest Castella
Award winning vocalist Castella made her radio debut in April 2020 with the release of her original song No Ordinary Love. She was inspired to become a songwriter by her mentor, Darryl Swann. Castella released her first EP -Thinking About You, produced by Corey Stampley, in July 2019. She released her first single from that EP "No Ordinary Love"in April 2020. This tune reached #24 on the Smooth Jazz Charts and garnered her a"Breakout Artist of 2020" Nomination by Smooth Jazz Network, an original iHeartRadio station. She then decided to make another record and release it on her birthday as a gift to herself. "Let Me Love You" and "Sleigh Ride"! "Let Me Love You" reached #33 on the smooth jazz charts and rose to #5 on the Urban charts and rose to #1 on the Black Planet Radio chart in Italy. Sleigh Riderose to #6 on the smooth jazz Holiday Chart. Castella's work on "Let Me Love You" garnered her nominations for the"President's Award","New Comer of the Year"and"Best Female Artist of 2020"as well as being named "Artist of the Year" by the Central Standard Time Show on stlsmoothjazz.com. and she has the hardware to show it! Mojito from her debut EP, A very special record to Castella and her team where her mentor, multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning producer Darryl Swann contributed with writing on the tune as well as mixing and mastering the tune, in fact all of her tunes. Mojito did well on the charts, rising to #2 on the Urban Influencer R&B/Soul Chart and #49 on the Smooth Jazz Network Top 100 Chart!! Castella continues to work on more music to share with her fans. Castella released her chart topping tune “So Glad I Met You” featuring trumpeter and friend, Willie Bradley. This song did well on both Smooth Jazz Charts as well as hitting #2 on the UK Soul Charts and #1 in Canada with TeeRex Radio! Castella had the wonderful opportunity to work with French producer Tom Glide to produce a remix of “So Glad I Met You” which topped the UK Soul Breakers Chart at #1 as well as making several charts in the UK and Canada Top 10!
Castella Released her second EP "Let Me Love You" the EP on January 7, 2022. On the same day she released her single “So Into You” a remake of the 70’s classic by the Atlanta Rhythm Section with an exciting radio campaign spear headed by Gorov Music Marketing in the US and Gary Van den Bussche in the UK. “So Into You” has already made a big splash by hitting #1 on the UK Soul Breakers Chart on January 3, 2022. Castella’s new EP includes three previously released original tunes (Let Me Love You, So Glad I Met You and the Central Standard Time Show Groove) and two of Castella’s favorite tunes that she chose to remake, “So Into You” and “My Funny Valentine.” The remakes are a window into who Castella is as an artist! So Into You has remained on the Smooth Jazz Top 100 Charts for over 17 weeks, peaking at #31 on the Smooth Jazz Global chart and $39 on the Smooth Jazz Network Chart. Additionally, So Into You was loved in Canada! Reaching #1 on several charts including TeeRex Radio, Axcit Radio and 94.7 the Wave where it spent 3 weeks at #1. The song reached #1 on Black Planet Radio in Italy and stayed there for 2 weeks. And in the UK, So Into You reached #1 on Jazz Juice Radio! The song reached #1 on Cruz Inc and garnered Castella many “artist of the week” and “artist of the month” accolades. Castella also had a variety of articles written about her take on the song and some said she did better than the original. Absolutely mind blowing! Castella loves music of all genres and the remakes are just a small piece! Castella continues to work on new music having released two singles in 2023 - “I Saw You featuring Marqueal Jordan” and Intoxicated Love which remained on the charts for several months. In fact, “Intoxicated Love” was SONG OF THE YEAR on Black Planet Radio - Italy and on Cool Jazz Week! Castella also won her first Indie Soul Award for Jazz Single of the Year for “I Saw You.”

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1h 5min
December 27, 2024 S2 EP 58, Trade the player, Trade the Coach, Full Sports Show
Full sports show
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1h 48min
December 25, 2024 S2 EP 57, Family affair, Full morning show
Full Morning show
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1h 38min
December 20, 2024 S2 Ep 56, You are fired!!!! Full Sports Show
Full Sports Show
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1h 48min
December 20, 2024 S2 Ep 55 He's 40!!!!, Guest Coach Kenny Mann
Kenny Mann Coach of #2 in the State of Texas 5A Glenn High School Grizzly Women's Basketball
Wife Kyra Mann
1997 Graduated from North Texas University
1997-2000 Boys Coach at Bryson High School (30-27)
2000-2006 Boys Coach at Muenster High School (96-77)
2006-2021 Boys Coach at Salado (303-172)
2021-2023 Girls Coach at McNeil (44-21)
2023-Pres Girls Coach at Glenn (54-5)
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31min
December 18, 2024 S2 EP 54, Cool it now, Full Morning Show
Full Morning Show
The "Morning Grind" is a weekday morning show on KAZI 88.7 FM in Austin, Texas, from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM CST. It features hosts Jabari, Dapper D, and Symply Courtney, who discuss a variety of topics, including music, entertainment, news, and current events. The show also features guest interviews and live performances.
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1h 12min
December 13, 2024S2 Ep 53, Come home to show off, Full Sports Show
"The Fan's View" is a radio show that airs on KAZI FM 88.7, an Austin-based community radio station.
Focus: It's likely a sports talk show, given the title.

Content: You can expect discussions and debates about local and national sports teams, athletes, and current events in the sports world.

Audience: The show probably targets sports enthusiasts in the Austin area.
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1h 48min
December 12, 2024S2 EP 52, I am working on myself, Full Morning show
The Wednesday edition of The Morning Grind on KAZI FM is a lively morning show that airs from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM CST. It's known for its engaging hosts who bring a mix of music, news, and community updates to the audience.
The show often includes:
Music: A variety of music genres, including R&B, hip-hop, and soul, are played throughout the show.

News and Updates: The hosts provide local, national, and international news updates, keeping listeners informed about current events.

Community Focus: The show highlights local events, organizations, and community initiatives, promoting a sense of community and connection.

Guest Interviews: The hosts sometimes interview local guests, such as musicians, artists, and community leaders.

Interactive Segments: The show encourages audience participation through social media and phone calls, creating a lively and interactive atmosphere.
Overall, The Morning Grind on Wednesdays offers a fun and informative way to start the day, providing a mix of entertainment and community news.
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1h 24min

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How many episodes does Talking with Donato have?

The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.