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Today's guest is Tony Clark, a multi-talented musician, bass player for the band Blessid Union of Souls, and producer for iHeartMedia. Join us as we dive into Tony's life and career, dating all the way back to when the hosts met Tony at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. Tony spent 16 years on the road touring with Blessid Union of Souls, and he shares some of his favorite stories from that time, including convincing a local radio DJ to play their new single, "I believe", forcing their label to release the song, which would go on to top the charts. Enjoy our conversation with Tony!

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Roderick Justice is a Tony-recognized Arts Educator, and award-winning director, choreographer, costume designer, playwright, actor, and Broadway producer (How to Dance in Ohio). Roderick serves as the Artistic Director for The Children's Theater of Cincinnati. Join us as we explore Roderick's roots, his involvement in Cincinnati arts, and the recent renovation to the legendary Emery Theater.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Today's guest is Kevin Aldridge. Kevin is the Opinion and Engagement Editor for Cincinnati Enquirer, which sounds like it would be a challenging job even in the best of times, let alone the polarized climate we find ourselves in today. Fortunately for the readers of the Enquirer, Kevin seems to take this challenge head on. As good a read as Kevin is however, we think he's just as good on the mic! Getting to know Kevin was a real pleasure, and we hope you enjoy our conversation.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Today, we're talking to Brando Triantafillou, a multi- talented artist, and the creator of our theme song! The guys have known Brando for their whole lives, and they'll bring you on a fascinating journey through his career in audio production, music, commercials, and much more!

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You know Rocky Carroll from Chicago Hope, Law & Order, The Game, Boston Legal, The West Wing, Crimson Tide, or of course his role as Director Leon Vance on NCIS. What you may not know is that just like most of you, Rocky was born and raised right here in Cincinnati Ohio. Rex's dad, David Stull, was Rocky's drama teacher at the School for Creative and Performing Arts, and was one of the figures who helped Rocky choose between his dreams of professional baseball, or professional acting. Buckle in for a truly excellent conversation with a truly excellent person; Rocky Carroll.

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Today, we dive into Randy Donaldson's fascinating career in showbusiness, beginning with the early days, where he made a conscious choice to not have a "fallback" because he did not plan on falling back, and, in a way, setting himself up to fail. Later, performing in several Broadway shows, and then moving into producing. We dive into the inner workings of getting a show off the ground, from an actor's perspective, and from a producing perspective, giving an incredible insight into the talent, and drive required to make this dream a reality.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Welcome to part 2 of our conversation with Alton Fitzgerald White. Where we left off, we were getting to the point in Alton's career where he was about to land the role as Mufasa in 'The Lion King.' Listen to Alton recount this time in his life, and the events that were happening in his personal life around this time, which led him to explore writing, financial literacy, bring him all the way up to the present day on his current journey.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Alton Fitzgerald White is a true force of nature. Once we started to dive into his amazing life, career, and perspective, we realized we had been talking for nearly three hours. So, we decided to split our conversation into two parts! This first part covers Alton's early years, battling intense shyness, and takes us all the way until he is a thriving Broadway performer. Today, Alton is a published author, and has over 4,300 performances as Mufasa in The Lion King under his belt, as well as so many other amazing feats. Sit back, relax, and soak up the story of Alton Fitzgerald White.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Carter Calvert is a friend of our hosts since they all met at the School for Creative and Performing Arts as kids, and today they are diving into Carter's fascinating life and career. From racing to prom from rehearsal at King's Island, to working at the Candle Schtick, to being personally invited to spend an afternoon with the president alongside her friend Sally Struthers, this story is one you don't want to miss, and of course, a big part of the story is set right here in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.

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Today, Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren joins us to discuss her fascinating journey through TV and film, musical theater, marketing, and several other fields, taking her across the country to LA, New York, Chicago, and of course, Cincinnati.

Are you an SCPA Alumnus? The SCPA Alumni Association is looking to reconnect classmates from the last 50 years, and help to continue to find ways to improve educational opportunities for current SCPA students. For more information, visit scpaalumni.org to become a member, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Mad Cheese is a completely plant-based, dairy-free, cheese and charcuterie shop located at 5903 1/2 Bramble Ave in Madisonville. 
The owners (Cincinnati natives) Heather and Reggie Donaldson handcraft over 30 different plant-based cheeses and meats in their commercial production kitchen behind the storefront. 
Customers can stop in and sample the wide array of products, and sign up for the new Subscription Box program which will feature an exclusive new cheese every month.