The Desert Scene

Bonnie Gillgallon and Brayan Mendoza invite Cabret Producer/Performer Clifford Bell to discuss upcoming musical events, and a special experience with the Duke and Duchess. Hank Plante comes by later on to discuss his career as a journalist and gives insight into interviews with past Presidents/First Ladies. News discussed in this segment include: Broadway reopening in September (Maybe), and Scott Rudin resigning from the Broadway League. 

There is so much to unpack when it comes to the Academy Awards this year, that Brayan Mendoza and Bonnie Gilgallon have to dedicate three whole segments! Everything will be discussed including the decision to have the best actor last, Chloe Zhao's accomplishment, and the overall dismal presentation. Other news discussed include Brittney Spears speaking out, and Elon Musk hosting Saturday Night Live.

Brayan Mendoza and Bonnie Gilgallon bring along Julie Montante, owner of the 420 Bank and Lounge, to discuss the potential that cannabis has for the community, and the arts. Then James Beauton, Youth Musician Conductor of the Coachella Valley Symphony, calls in to talk about upcoming events and plans for the CV Symphony. This segment includes fun facts about pop culture history that took place from April 22-24 of any given year. News includes: Levar Burton hosting Jeopardy, and Shaq being a great guy (find out what he did in this hour).

Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza invite Comedian Shann Carr to discuss the dying lesbian bar scene, and the upcoming Academy Awards. Artist Tysen Knight shows up halfway in the show to discuss mentorship in the arts, and getting your art to a wider audience. News talked about this in hour include the Scott Rudin scandal, and Sharon Stone's revelation about her famous scene in Basic Instinct. 

Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza open up with a conversation with Cynthia Thomas about her musical gig at Woody's. They also converse with Artistic Director Ron Celona on upcoming programming at CV Rep. News during this hour includes: Arclight and Pacific Theaters closing down, and Dick Van Dyke doing some really great, you won't want to miss the story! 

Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza open up with a discussion on the writing process, in particular how George RR Martin continues to delay his novel The Winds of Winter. Singer Leanna Rodgers comes onto the show to talk about her musical influences. Other news this hour includes: Mia Farrow addressing rumors, Will Smith moving his movie production away from Georgia, and the guest list Prince Phillip's Funeral. 

Bonnie Gilgallon and her friend, singer Siobhan Veladre, talk about their new cabaret show. Performer Ruta Lee comes on to talk about her new book, Consider Your Ass Kissed, detailing her extraordinary career. Brayan Mendoza also shares the latest TikTok vaccine trend, and a touching story about a little boy saving his sister, with the help of John Cena.  

Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza welcome YGSLRHSTFUT's Lead Vocalist Chella Coleman to talk about using her music as activism, her band, and Lil Nas X. Author Fern Field talks about her work in the film/tv industry and her wide array of literary work. Other news tackled in this hour: DMX, SNL writer Anne Beatts, Writer Beverly Cleary, and Midwin Charles.

Hosts Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza welcome two guests this episode. Jerome Elliot comes to the show to talk about his monologue series, and his career. Saxophonist Shelley Yeolin, saxophonist talks about an upcoming event. News tackled in this hour: Oscars get backlash for "no Zoom" speeches, Disney premiering Black Widow on their service for a fee, and Ken Jeong raising money for Atlanta shooting families.  

Hosts Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza begin the show by honoring actors Jessica Walters, George Segal and author Larry McMurty. They also talk about Bernadette Peters' role as Rita the Cat in Animaniacs. Guest Doug Graham comes on to talk about his event at Frankie's Back Room, and his career.