The Chris & Sandy Show

In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with rising country music artist Robby Johnson for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation. Robby shares his journey from working 12-hour shifts in a manufacturing plant to taking a leap of faith and pursuing his dream of music in Nashville.

Listen as Robby talks about:

🎵 The emotional story behind his single "Road I'm On."

🎵 How his past careers shaped his songwriting and connection with fans.

🎵 The surprising Christmas gift that launched his career.

🎵 Life lessons from the grind of the music industry.

🎵 The magic of live shows and unforgettable fan moments.

Robby dives into the sacrifices, authenticity, and perseverance it takes to chase a music career while also giving love to the fans and team who make it all possible. This episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and Robby’s passion for storytelling through music.

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In this heartfelt episode, we chat with American Idol Season 20 winner, Noah Thompson. From his humble small-town beginnings to navigating the challenges of fame, Noah shares the stories behind his hit songs, including the emotional inspiration for “Demons in My Whiskey” and the personal journey that shaped “Upbringing.”

Noah also talks about the grind of transitioning to an independent artist, staying grounded through it all, and his hopes for the future—both as a musician and a father. Whether you're a fan of Noah’s music or looking for inspiration to chase your own dreams, this candid conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

🎙️ Tune in now to hear Noah’s incredible journey and life lessons in the world of country music!

In this episode of The Chris Benton Show, we sit down with the legendary Doak Turner, a true champion for songwriters and an industry connector.

Doak shares his incredible journey, from humble beginnings in West Virginia to becoming a Nashville institution. Hear firsthand about his wild adventures, unforgettable experiences, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way.

Discover how building authentic relationships, embracing new opportunities, and staying true to yourself can lead to an extraordinary life. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation!**

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We had a great conversation with Miguel Gabriel. We talked about his movie "Camera" his life and other things.

Miguel Gabriel was born in sunny California with a diverse heritage of Hungarian, Spanish, and Filipino descent. Miguel’s journey in the performing arts began at the age of five, and since then, he has been unstoppable. Miguel's impressive resume includes voicing the little boy in "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," playing the lead role of 8-year-old Joselito “Veneno” on HBO Max, and portraying Lucas while also serving as executive producer in the TV miniseries "ME." He has also made a guest appearance on "How To Get Away with Murder" Season 6 and has starred in numerous plays, including his lead role in "The Lion King."

Miguel’s talents extend far beyond acting. He is an accomplished dancer and singer, constantly sharpening his skills through voice lessons, hip-hop and salsa dancing, theater performing techniques, on-camera commercial acting classes, and film directing classes. Miguel Gabriel is a storyteller, a dancer, a singer, and a creative force with a bright future ahead.

Miguel is bay area based and outside of work, he loves to build epic Lego creations and is a true world traveler, having already explored various countries across Asia and Europe.

In this raw and honest conversation, Carlos Mencia opens up about his journey in stand-up comedy, the controversies that followed him, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From the challenges of fame to the evolving comedy scene, Carlos shares his unfiltered thoughts in this must-listen episode.

Topics Covered:

✔️ The evolution of stand-up comedy

✔️ Facing criticism and overcoming challenges

✔️ His perspective on cancel culture and the industry today

Tune in now for a deep dive into the mind of one of comedy’s most talked-about figures!

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Actor Adam Thomas Ziemba makes his acting debut in the new Prime Video film One Fast Move alongside KJ Apa, Edward James Olmos, Eric Dane, and Maia Reficco. In the film follows Wes (KJ Apa), a young man just released from prison and facing a tough transition back into life and employment. Down on his luck, he seeks out his estranged father (Eric Dane) to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer.

With the help of his small-town love interest and a motorcycle-shop owner who moonlights as his mentor, he begins to break down the walls that his father’s absence had built up. Adam plays Wes’ long lost son who he reconnects with when Wes comes back into town.

We had a great conversation with Award Winning Director Traci Hays. We talked about her directing "On The Run". We talked about her career, her life and even where we all feel AI & Tech is going within the entertainment industry.

About On The Run: The indie horror thriller follows two sisters, Kayla and Paige Jones, who are polar opposites. While Kayla (Sofia Masson) wants to follow in the footsteps of their mother to become a teacher, Paige (Taylor Geare) wants nothing more than to leave their small desert town to forge her own path. After their mother is murdered, the sisters discover that they have been in Witness Protection ever since their father betrayed Vince (William Mark McCullough), the president of The Inferno Risers motorcycle club who is now out of prison and seeking vengeance against the family. Kayla and Paige soon find themselves on the run across the Southwest and, with no one left to protect them, quickly realize that they can only rely on each other to save their sisterhood. The movie is set to premiere on Tubi August 17th.

Hays has made a name for herself in the horror genre. Blood, Sweat, and Cheer was recently included in Vulture’s list of Top Ten Best Tubi Original Movies which you can see here. Her most recent film My Bloody Galentine chronicled three women (Ella Rae-Smith, Cassie Clare, and Miriam-Teak Lee) who plot revenge on their exes after they are dumped before Valentine's Day, which quickly turns deadly. The movie was recently featured on Creepy Catalog’s list of 75+ Best (and worst) Horror Movies of 2024

We had a great conversation with Kayden Kashelev on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about Firebuds, Rebel Moon, how he got started as an actor and more!

The industry has taken notice of this multifaceted up-and-comer who has experience in film, television, theater, and voiceover. Kayden currently lends his voice to the Disney Jr. series Firebuds as Cory, the network’s first non-binary character. The series follows a boy named Bo and his fire engine best friend Flash as they team up with their first responder friends, who are all eager to follow in the footsteps of their parents, to help others in their community with problems big and small. Season 2 is airing throughout the summer on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel with some episodes available on Disney+.

Kayden can also currently be seen starring in the hit two-part Netflix saga, Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire and Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver directed and created by Zack Snyder. The sci-fi epic series is set in a distant galaxy and follows Kora, a former warrior who gathers a group of rebels to defend her colony on the moon Veldt from the tyrannical forces of the Imperium, led by the ruthless Admiral Noble. Across two parts, it explores themes of rebellion, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom against oppressive regimes​. Kayden plays Finn, a child who is seen running around his village with friends. He watches as the warriors train and seems to develop a special relationship with Kora. The Rebel Moon saga is streaming now and you can watch the trailer for The Scargiver here. The highly-anticipated Director’s Cuts titled Rebel Moon — Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness will be released August 2nd.

No stranger to the stage, Kayden recently shined as Brendan in Drag: The Musical alongside stars such as Joey McIntyre and RuPaul's Drag Race talents Alaska and Jackie Cox. The musical was honored as ‘Best New Play Or Musical’ at the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards.

We had a great conversation with Emmy Award-winning Actress Danielle Bisutti on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about her role in The Blue Rose, what she learned from her role, her life and so much more!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Danielle Bisutti attended California State University, Fullerton, where she received a BA in Acting and Musical Theatre graduating Magna Cum Laude. While attending CSUF, she was nominated multiple times for Best Actress in the Irene Ryan Competition and took the runner-up position at The Lincoln Theatre in NYC. She played the role of ‘Sheila’ in a California-based production of Hair and brought the cast to Chicago to perform at the Democratic National Convention, along with a five-week run at The New Athenaeum Theatre. Her other theater credits include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Maggie in Boy’s Life, Yelena in Uncle Vanya, Fastrada in Pippin and Ophelia in Hamlet. She also studied with Lesley Kahn, performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade and studied with the Film Actor’s Workshop under Eric Kline.

Bisutti has been seen on some of television’s most popular series including Parks & Recreation, Last Man Standing, CSI: Miami, Without a Trace, The O.C., Castle, NCIS, Criminal Minds, 90210, Shonda Rhimes’ For the People, Private Practice, Body of Proof, Two and a Half Men and Boston Legal. She is best known for her starring role as Amanda Cantwell opposite Keke Palmer on the Nickelodeon series True Jackson VP. Her film credits include Insidious Chapter 2, Universal Studio’s Curse of Chucky, Michael Rosenbaum’s indie comedy Back in the Day, Lionsgate’s Venice Underground opposite Eric Mabius, The Neighbor with Matthew Modine and Lionsgate’s Faith-based film No Greater Love. She won a Los Angeles area Emmy Award in 2022 for hosting Street Music Los Angeles. She co-produced the web series Hollywood Girl in which she had a starring role as Pasha Maneer.

Her talents lend to both onscreen and behind the scenes work. In 2018, Bisutti provided the voice and motion capture for the Witch of the Woods, who is later to be revealed as the Goddess Freya in the Sony Playstation video game God of War. She continued her role for the 2022 release of God of War: Ragnarok – roles for which she has been BAFTA nominated for. Additionally, she performance captured the role of “Claudia Grimstone” in Madden NFL 21: Face of the Franchise and voiced “Wonder Woman” in the Lego Movie 2 video game. A Writer, Producer and Director: Her company Perfect Timing Productions’ current projects include Mood Swings, a TV comedy series for Pureflix, and short film Little May which was an "Official Selection" of Academy Award qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival and Fade In Awards Grand Jury Prize "Best Short Script" 2019. Projects in development include TV pilots: Wonderland, Damsels and feature films projects: The Fort, The Christmas Rebound, and Wake Me.

As a Singer-Songwriter, Danielle’s original songs have been placed in films Venice Underground, April Moon, In the Presence of, Shadowheart, and theme song Heaven for the indie feature City of... which she performed live at the 19th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Desert AIDS Project accompanying dancers Kupono and Marko from So You Think You Can Dance with with choreography by Ray Leeper. She received a Los Angeles Music Award for "Best Female Singer-Songwriter." Her album "Glimmer" was nominated for AAA Album of the Year and her song "In Passing" has received Unanimous Choice Recipient Award for Independent AC Single of the Year. Music Connection Magazine has featured Danielle in its Hot 100 Unsigned Artists list. Annually Danielle sings on stage with rock n' roll legends at the Venice Beach Sign Holiday Lighting ceremony, past artists: Al Jardine of The Beach Boys and Andy Summers of The Police. Danielle sings and plays piano, guitar and ukulele with her band Midnight Velvet, interweaving jazz and blues standards in their smooth, inventive way.

Clearly, multi-talented, Bisutti manages to create art in every facet of the word. Currently, Danielle is starring in the film The Blue Rose (a film about two rookie detectives who set out to solve a homicide but end up in an alternate reality made up of their worst nightmares) as one of the main leads. The actress currently splits her time between Los Angeles and Atlanta.

We had a great conversation with 13 year old actress & filmmaker Aurora Iler from Australia on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from her acting, her awards, bullies plus a whole lot more!

Aurora Iler is an Award Winning Film maker and Actor at only 13 Years Old.

Aurora has been in multiple productions but has seen significant success from the Short Film she Created, Directed, Produced and was the Lead Actress in.

Aurora Won Best Young Actor at the Lady Filmmakers Festival in Beverly Hills at the films Global Premiere. She then went on to receive Youngest Filmmaker at the Mammoth Film Festival. Following this Aurora Earned a Young Achiever of the Year Award for her Contribution to Community or Family Safety. This film has been put into over 1700 schools in Australia and currently she is a Nominee for the 45th Annual Young Artist Academy Awards - The Kiddie Oscars. She is a one in three chance of Winning the Award for Best Young Actress in a Short Film.

Auroras plans for the future are to continue making her own thought provoking content, but to join the cast in other productions to. Aurora is Australian but has big plans for her future on American and Australian.