The Desert Scene

The Desert Scene

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The Desert Scene episodes

  • The Culture Corner - March 19, 2021 – Hour 2

    In this week's second hour, Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza interview best-selling author Tod Goldberg about his latest book, and the art of writing. Later iHub Radio host Jeff Hocker calls in to talk about the upcoming Easter fundraising event for the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus.

    Entertainment news in this hour includes Daniel Franzese being fired from a show for being gay, and Katie Leung breaking her silence on bullying during her Harry Potter days.

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - March 19, 2021 – Hour 1

    This week on The Culture Corner, co-hosts Brayan Mendoza and Bonnie Gilgallon open the show with a discussion of the Academy Awards, the impact of COVID, and the milestones. Later on, Mikael Healey will join them to talk about his musical influences and his performing career. 

    Other entertainment news items include Stacey Dash's return to acting, and the Coachella Music & Arts Festival moving to 2022. 

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - March 12, 2021 – Hour 2

    Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with Robbie Wayne, Artistic Director of the Desert Rose Playhouse, about the state of the theater, and its upcoming 2021 season. Cheryl Scarlett, Fundraising director of the Jewish Family Service of the Desert comes by to talk about the upcoming The Clergy Boys musical event. Believe it or not, Space Jam 2 is the most controversial movie of the year, and Brayan explains why.  

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - March 12, 2021 – Hour 1
    Former Duchess Meghan Markel and Prince Harry of Sussex gave the most compelling interview of the year. Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza have a lot to say. Donna Greene, Professor of Children's Literature at College of the Desert comes by to discuss the importance of children's literacy, and offers insight on the Dr. Seuss debacle. Bonnie and Brayan also featuring the debut of musician Sandra Booker's latest single. 
    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - March 5, 2021 – Hour 2

    Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with Sandra Booker about her single coming out and with Mikole Karr about his upcoming musical event. In the news segments, Bonnie and Brayan talk about Mara Wilson's op-ed about feeling sexualized as a child, and Eddie Murphy's revelations about Coming To America. 

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - March 5, 2021 – Hour 1

    Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza talk with Krystofer Do about his musical directorial debut. Throughout this episode, they will talk about the misunderstanding behind Dr. Seuss and the unpublished six books, and the disclaimers on DisneyPlus. Also, we talk about Lady Gaga's dogs! 

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - February 26, 2021 – Hour 2

    Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza invite therapist Michelle Ogle to talk about COVID fatigue. Drag Performer Anita Rose talks "The Bitchiest Brunch in Town" at Oscars and the power of drag. Other topics in this episode: Meek Mill's controversial Bryant lyric, New York Theaters opening back up, and Daft Punk retiring. 

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - February 26, 2021 – Hour 1

    Brayan Mendoza and Bonnie Gilgallon open up with the breaking news story of Lady Gaga's dognapping and her dog walker being shot. Luca Arias from Frankie's Italian Bakery joins the conversation and talks about upcoming streaming events. Other topics in this episode: Allen Vs Farrow documentary, and the Paramount+ streaming service. 

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - February 19, 2021 – Hour 2

    Kathy Humphrey from Bloom in the Desert joins Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza in talking about the church's latest events that will celebrate famed local singer Keisha D. Later on, tehy provide updates on television, including Wanda/Visions' popularity. Finally, an impromptu conversation about schools and music programs is also had on this episode. 

    44 min
  • The Culture Corner - February 19, 2021 – Hour 1

    This week's show opens up with an honest conversation about Brittney Spears, and the way society has treated celebrities like her. Bonnie Gilgallon and Brayan Mendoza invite Steve Baker, President of the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus to discuss upcoming events. Michael Hopson, BLM organizer comes on to discuss the importance of black representation in media, and empathy towards Tessica Brown.

    44 min

About The Desert Scene

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Bonnie Gilgallon features weekly conversations with local and visiting artists, musicians, actors, authors and others who contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in Southern California's Coachella…