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Spotlight Conversations

Donna Reed

Radio personality and voiceover pro Donna Reed interviews friends in the entertainment biz inside her cozy linoleum free recording studio. Unscripted and always entertaining, listen in and find out why music + media are the conversation starters. Theme song: Mark Sparrow, Song Bird Studios | Booth announcer: Joe Szymanski 

KCAL TV film critic Grae Drake talks Hollywood, Ms. Moviefone and that interview with actor Paul RuddJuly 16, 2024
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Author Holly George-Warren, Grammy nominee and writer of 'Dolly Parton Behind the Seams' talks music, biographies and a summer "hippie house' college reunionJune 18, 2024
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Television game show announcer Randy West talks about the art of voiceover, green room stories and how Johnny Olsen inspired it allMay 29, 2024
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Actor Steve Gelder talks theatre success, Hollywood life, radio days, and why his dream acting gig is playing the part of Klingon #3May 24, 2024
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Talent Manager 'Hoss' of Hoss Management talks radio, voiceover careers, and why doing the work is better than getting resultsApril 23, 2024
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The backstory of BMX Champions, skate parks and rockin' art work with City of Houston executive Sally BradfordApril 13, 2024
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Grammy nominated songwriter Bill Lloyd of 80's country rock duo Foster and Lloyd talks songwriting, Nashville, and gigs with Ray Davies and Carl PerkinsApril 09, 2024
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Voiceover pro Dan Nachtrab talks about his career, what it takes to be a pro, and opens up about his new gig as a voice coachMarch 26, 2024
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ACM Talent Manager Jeff Umberger talks voiceover careers, managing talent, and how his own acting career started it allMarch 12, 2024
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Film Critic and Texas radio personality T.j. Callahan talks Academy Awards, red carpet moments, and that deep fried butter recipe at Rodeo Houston February 20, 2024
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Matt Cundill, host of the 'Sound Off Podcast' talks audiences, priorities, radio, AI and why 'riches are in the niches'January 30, 2024
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Legendary radio personality Jo Maeder 'The Rock and Roll Madame', talks radio, writing books and why auctioneering should be your next side hustleJanuary 10, 2024
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Author Bev Cuevas talks about life as a Swinging Sixties stewardess in 'Behind Her Smile'; inflight stories, plus that kiss with ElvisDecember 05, 2023
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Canadian voice talent Paul Boucher on why business savvy, technology and training matters in your voiceover careerNovember 28, 2023
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Houston radio DJ Chris Alan talks broadcasting, his infamous HTown restaurants and the story behind FavoriteRadioShirts.com November 14, 2023
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'Johnny Folsom 4' Bass Player Steve Eisenstadt talks music night at Daryl's House, cover bands, and keeping the spirit of Johnny Cash alive on tourOctober 31, 2023
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Author David Menconi talks about Americana music, playlists, and his new book, 'Oh, Didn't They Ramble-Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music'October 10, 2023
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Actor-Director Sara Gaston talks showbiz, indie films, The Groundlings and her new screenplay "Sanchos and Ponchos"September 12, 2023
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Singer/songwriter Michael Daughtry talks about Billboard charting hit "Nothing Special", fellow Berklee College of Music classmate John Mayer and what it takes to write a hit songAugust 29, 2023
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WMMS The Buzzard Morning Zoo radio legend Jeff Kinzbach and wife Patti talk life after radio, highway stories and why they said yes to 'Rocking the RV Life' June 27, 2023
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Morning Radio Host Josie Dye of Indie88 in Toronto talks radio, cool moms, content and her love of music festivals.May 30, 2023
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Voiceover talent Dave Crockett talks radio, studio setups and the true story behind his ever popular character Nigel Woodcock.May 16, 2023
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Voiceover pro Jeff Berlin talks radio days, his stellar voice career, and how the phrase 'Sound Syrup' started it all.May 02, 2023
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Actor and Director Joe Grisaffi talks about his movies 'Laughing Boy' and 'Conjoined' plus his cool gig in 'Stranger Things'.April 04, 2023
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Audiobook Narrator Mike Lenz talks voiceover, podcasts, political careers and the art of breadmaking. March 14, 2023
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