Too Opinionated

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with actress Angelique Cabral! 

Angelique is known for her work in Wish as Queen Amaya and Life in Pieces as Colleen. She is also known for her roles in Friends with Benefits, Frasier, Dragons: The Nine Realms, With Love, Big Sky, Big Shot, Maggie, Undone, Grace and Frankie, Grey's Anatomy, Fresh off the Boat, Transparent, The Odd Couple, Chicago P.D., NCIS: Los Angeles, State of Affairs, Criminal Minds and Enlisted!

 

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Kevin Mellon is a Director, Storyboard Director/Artist, Art Director, and Comic Book Author based out of Kansas City. He most recently directed season 2 of Hit-Monkey for Marvel/Hulu/20th Century. 

He has worked on 10 seasons of the Emmy Award-winning Archer (FX/FXX), as well as America: The Motion Picture (Netflix) for Floyd County Productions. He also storyboarded for several seasons of The Vampire Diaries, Black Lightning, Legacies (all CW), amongst other live action TV shows.

His work in comic books includes co-creating/drawing Gearhead and LoveSTRUCK with writer Dennis Hopeless (Marvel, Valiant), Heart with writer Blair Butler (G4, Attack of the Show), American Muscle with Steve Niles (IDW, 30 Days of Night), along with writing and drawing his own creation, Suicide Sisters. He most recently wrote the upcoming Z2 graphic novel, NEON EMPIRE in collaboration with AudioUp, the podcast network.

 

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Today on Too Opinionated we talk with  John Hickman who graces the big screen in Warner Brothers’ latest action film, GUNNER (which premiered on August 16th) where he makes his mark alongside Luke Hemsworth and Morgan Freeman, starring in the role of ‘Sheriff Bob Lily.' 

John's inspiring story of becoming an actor later in life (after 40) is truly remarkable, even leading him to get clean & sober after an on-set meeting with Al Pacino. In addition to Pacino, he has worked alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names including Ed Harris, Pierce Brosnan, James Franco, Bruce Willis, Peter Facinelli, Jon Keeyes, Nikki Glaser, and more to become one of Hollywood’s go-to character actors.

Hickman had always had an interest in acting, but it wasn’t until he won the opportunity to play a part in “True Blood” that he realized it was the path for him. His first scene on the show turned into several more, and soon he was a part of Joe Manganiello’s “wolf pack” (which led to the thrilling opportunity to work with live wolves in Season Five ). Roles on CW’s “The Originals" and “The Vampire Diaries, ” and more than 40 television series and films followed. See his roles on IMDB HERE.

Even though his acting career was taking off, he was secretly battling an alcohol addiction. After filming four movies back-to-back, John wound up in the hospital due to his drinking. While detoxing on his next set, Al Pacino pulled him aside one day and told him he needed to get better. John took that life-changing advice to heart and went to rehab, returning later to finish the film.  

Besides acting, John is dedicated to philanthropy. In 2011, he established the John Herman Hickman Foundation to provide aid to victims of natural disasters and provide scholarships to the children of Peco Foods employees. His charitable efforts also extend to The West Alabama Humane Society and other organizations.

 

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Sarah Alexandra Marks was born in Essex, England. She trained as a dancer going on to perform at prestigious venues, most notably the The Royal Opera House. She transitioned to screen acting and quickly began racking up an impressive list of film credits with leading roles in Howard J Ford’s ‘Escape’ &  ‘River of Blood’.

Other leading roles include ‘Witch’, ‘The Caller’ & ‘The Manor of Darkness’. Sarah is attached to ‘The Hag’ which is currently in development. 

"Working on Escape, more specifically with Howard J Ford was a breathe of fresh air - he is a wonderful director to work with, every day, every scene, every moment carries meaning and passion. Collaborating with him on this film reinvigorated me as an artist and performer. 

With the trust of Howard I was able to explore my character with free reign and ease. I truly believe this helped me be present in each moment both on and off camera. The cast and crew were phenomenally hard working and a pleasure to unwind with after days in the sand. The film captures shots of the desert that would make Sergio Leone fans happy and those who love full blown action are in for a treat".

 

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Emma Driver, a burgeoning queer artist and cancer survivor, released her powerful new single, "Try Hard," on September 4th. This first release marks a significant step in her healing journey, transforming insecurities into acceptance and aiming to serve as a guiding light for others facing similar struggles.

"What a nightmare to be perceived" are lyrics Emma penned in 2021 before her cancer diagnosis. However, these words resonated more deeply as she lost her hair to

chemotherapy and became unrecognizable even to herself. Confronting mortality at 27, she found solace in her music once again, transforming fears and shame into art that eased her pain and revealed an undiscovered strength.

Emerging from treatment in remission nearly three years after her last release under a different name, Emma felt a rapacious urgency to release music. Returning to New York City, she collaborated with the renowned production duo SUPR8, known for their work with Lolo Zouai, Bradley Simpson, and Princess Nokia. This collaboration resulted in her upcoming four-song EP, "Ashamed To Admit This."

"Try Hard" is an anthemic testimony for those who have forsaken happiness in pursuit of acceptance. Evoking the teen angst of Avril Lavigne and Olivia Rodrigo, coupled with a mature, alternative sound that acknowledges the desire to be the "cool kid" while delivering the realization that weighing others' opinions too dearly is a barrier to personal growth.

 

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Tom Morton is a British, French, and Canadian actor and voice artist, set to appear alongside Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in Coralie Fargeat’s highly anticipated film, The Substance. 

In addition to his on-screen work, Tom is an accomplished voice artist across various genres. He hosted the popular Spotify Original Podcast Real Pirates and has lent his voice to international campaigns for brands like Guerlain, Issey Miyake, and Azzaro. Most recently, he voiced the security announcements for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 

Video game enthusiasts will recognize Tom as the voice of nightclub owner Floyd in Quantic Dream's Detroit: Become Human, as well as for his roles in Humankind, Welcome to ParadiZe, Solasta, Styx: Shards of Darkness, and Bound by Flame. In animation, he has voiced characters ranging from bumbling policemen (The Pirates Next Door) to German volcanoes (Paprika) and drill sergeants (Arthur and the Children of the Round Table). Tom is also a skilled dialect coach and a professional photographer. His photography work can be found on Instagram @shotbytommorton and @tommortonphotography.

 

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Today on Too Opinionated, we talk with Jane Dorian about the illustrious career of her godfather, Jerry Herman (Hello Dolly!, Mame, La Cage Au Faux, Mack & Mable, Dear World, Milk & Honey, etc) and the women that would become known as Jerry’s Girls (Carol Channing, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters, Pearl Bailey, Liza Minnelli, Leslie Uggams, Karen Morrow, Rita Moreno, Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, and many more).   The Doyle Auction House is currently scheduled to offer items of historic significance on November 14th, while his crypt (Adjacent to Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner will be auctioned on October 25th.   JERRY HERMAN (Composer/Lyricist) There is never an evening when, somewhere in the world, the music and lyrics of Jerry Herman are not being sung by a lady in a red headdress, or a lady with a bugle, or a middle-aged man in a wig and a boa.  Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage are home to some of the most popular, most-often performed and most successful musical heroines of all time, and have given Jerry the distinction of being the only composer-lyricist in history to have had three musicals that ran more than 1,500 consecutive performances on Broadway.  His first Broadway show was Milk and Honey (1961), followed by Hello, Dolly! (1964) Mame (1966) Dear World (1969), Mack & Mabel (1974) The Grand Tour (1979), La Cage (1983), Jerry's Girls (1985) and "Mrs. Santa Claus" (1966), a CBS TV special starring Angela Lansbury.  Showtune, a revue of his life's work, is performing in regional theatres around the country.  His string of awards and honors includes, Tonys, Grammys, Drama Desk Awards, the Johnny Mercer Award, the Richard Rodgers Award, the Oscar Hammerstein Award, the Frederick Lowe Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Theatre Hall of Fame.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Travis Lim, a Hip Hop dancer from Vancouver, BC, now based in Los Angeles, is eager to share his inspiring journey—a decade-long pursuit of childhood dreams that has taken him from a small studio in Richmond, BC, to international stages. With accomplishments including the Golden Buzzer on Canada’s Got Talent, appearing on NBC’s World of Dance, and a decorated competitive career on global stages, all his achievements have given Travis the confidence to pursue a career in Los Angeles as a professional dancer, teacher, and touring adjudicator across North America. Travis hopes to share his story and inspire others to chase their goals.   His dance journey began in a small Hip Hop studio in Richmond, BC, where he spent years winning prestigious events like HipHop International’s World Championships and becoming a 3x Gold Medalist at the IDO World Dance Championships. At the young age of 15, Travis hosted a Hip Hop TV series, Hip Hop with Travis Lim, on ShawTV in Vancouver, interviewing local pioneers in the Hip Hop community. These experiences fuelled his passion and led him to pursue a dance education at UCLA while balancing the demands of being a full-time student and professional dancer.   Travis’ story is not just about triumphs. After failing countless auditions for 2012 Canada’s Got Talent, he spent a decade preparing for this opportunity. He returned to Canada’s Got Talent in 2022, leading his team, GRVMNT, to the Golden Buzzer and the finale. This journey, filled with challenges like COVID restrictions, Zoom rehearsals, and a decade of persevering through hardship, marked the transition from his competitive career to a professional one.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Maisy Kay is a rising star in the music industry with a bold and fascinating new fresh voice in pop music. This singer-songwriter is transforming pop music into her own sub-genre of pop. Her single “In Your Car” premiered April 5, 2024 and is written and performed by her. She creatively designs all of her EP covers and even has her own Webstore with a line personally created blending in with her aesthetic! Maisy released her hit single “Sunlight” on February 14, 2024 in honor of her boyfriend’s birthday. The single followed an ethereal music video and within a week of being uploaded, the video garnered 36K+ views on YouTube.   Moving from a small countryside in England to the heart of Los Angeles, Maisy Kay is a one-of-a-kind musician blending nostalgic dance and pop music magnified through her lyrics and overall inspiration behind every track. Her 2020 smash single “The Storm” with gaming music creator, TheFatRat, hit over 20 million streams on Spotify. She has collaborated with A List musicians including Timbaland, Tiësto, Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins, Max Martin protégé Lukas “LULOU” Loules, & more!   Maisy Kay has incorporated her love for fantasy and alternate worlds with her original single “The Beast Within” inspired by the fictional Na’vi language from “Avatar.” She has made waves with her hit singles, “Karma is a Bitch Like You (Tiesto Remix),” “Scared Together,” which received a remix from producer DJ R3HAB, and got her first big break contributing Japanese lyrics and vocals to pop artist Andy’s #1 Spotify viral hit, “Distance.” Maisy Kay is excited to continue to share her gift of music with the world!    She also has her own Webstore at Shop Maisy Kay in which she designs all the products!   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Dr. John Brady is a forensic psychologist who for 25 years has spent hours analyzing why individuals commit heinous crimes, providing testimony in numerous criminal cases, and writing six books taken directly from his professional clinical work and court records.

Having worked with some of the nation’s top defense attorneys, prosecutors, private investigators, judges and even perpetrators themselves, Dr. Brady holds that powerbrokers in some of the most prosperous communities often work to hide the evil lurking within some of the biggest work hubs, endangering the public by withholding information.

Dr. Brady, who has written about why wealthy women shoplift to why individuals commit horrific mass-murders, can explain the step-by-step journey taken in the perpetrators’ unconscious journey into darkness.

Dr. Brady’s most recent book is a psychological re-examination of Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted murderer of Robert F. Kennedy. With extensive detail, Dr. Brady uses a criminal mind-tracking method to map out the offender’s past and the likelihood of their future criminal activity. In the case of Sirhan, Dr. Brady shows why advances in psychiatric medicine may have convinced a jury to convict Sirhan of second-degree murder, instead of a conviction that held the death penalty.

         

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