S2-E223 Payton Riley

S2-E223 Payton Riley

(7/15/2026) Award-Winning country pop artist Payton Riley joins us once again on ConversationsRadio. Mike and cohost, country artist Chloe Penny [https://chloepenny.com/] enjoyed a spirted chat with this rising star. Payton first joined us on the podcast back in 2024 and she continues to wow audiences everywhere. She has new music out and is looking forward to tour dates in Scotland and beyond. A two-time Texas Country Music Association Young Artist of the Year (2023 & 2024), Josie Music Award winner, and the newest 2025 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Youth Competition champion, Payton brings both artistry and credibility to every project she takes on. Her music resonates deeply with teens and young adults navigating heartbreak, friendship, growing up, and learning self-worth — but her grounded storytelling and emotional depth connect across all ages. With goals as big as The Lone Star State, Payton aims to spread her music far and wide, serving as an inspiration to other young artists. Her faith in God guides her path as she seeks to uplift and encourage fellow musicians and fans alike. Payton's new song 'RAINMAKER' is available on music platforms everywhere! Check out her webpage paytonrileymusic.com [https://paytonrileymusic.com/] for tour dates and her music as well as official Payton Riley merch! Follow Payton on Instagam @its.paytonriley Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E222 Olive O'Connell

(7/8/2026) Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello [http://www.violettinnirello.com] Welcomed actress Olive O'Connell   [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm17129659/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_olive%20O%27c]to ConversationsRadio Ep.222! Olive O'Connell is a 15-year-old actress, performer and entertainment host with a passion for storytelling.  Based in Southern California, performing has been a part of her life since she was five years old, beginning with competitive dance and ballroom before expanding into acting, singing, and improv. What started as hosting red carpet events "just for fun" has grown into an exciting part of her journey in the entertainment industry. Olive O'Connell has interviewed actors, performers, and industry professionals at events including the Young Entertainer Awards, Young Artist Awards, and many others. If there's an event happening in the LA area, you might just find 'Olives Take' there on the carpet. Olive loves the opportunity acting gives her to step into different characters and tell meaningful stories. She respects her craft and enjoys the creativity, collaboration, and variety that come with every performance and is always excited to challenge herself with new roles and is continually honing her skills. Follow Olive on Instagram @oliveoconnellofficial Enjoy the Podcast

S2-E221 Sofia Rosinsky

(6/17/26) Mike and returning cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcome actress, producer and writer Sofia Roskinsky to episode 221 of ConversationsRadio! Sofia currently stars opposite Elizabeth Banks [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006969/?ref_=tt_ov_2_1] and Matthew Macfadyen [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0532193/?ref_=tt_ov_2_2] as 'Lulu Littlejohn' on the Peacock original series The Miniature Wife [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31909098/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_2_cdt_t_1]  Actress, producer and writer Sofia Rosinsky was born in Los Angeles, CA. She is a talented musician, filmmaker and comedian well known for her roles as ‘Mac Coyle’ on the 2022 Amazon series, Paper Girls [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10623646/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_paper%20girls] and 'Zora Morris' in Disney's Fast Layne [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8115666/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_fast%20layne] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8115666/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_fast%20layne(2019) In Sofia's latest project, she stars as 'Lulu' - daughter of Lindy and Les Littlejohn in the Peacock original series The Miniature Wife - a science fiction/romantic comedy streaming in Peacock! Sofia has a recurring guest star role as 'Yeva' on Hulu's Death and Other Details [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15439048/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_2_cdt_t_2] and can be seen episodes of Young Sheldon [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6226232/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_2_cdt_t_3], Criminal Minds:  Beyond Borders [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4364202/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_2_cdt_t_21] and numerous indie projects. At 20, Sofia is an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Together with her sister - Alexis Rosinsky [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5025584/?ref_=fn_t_2],  they formed the productions company StellaLuna Films [http://sistersrosinsky.com], and have been creating award-winning content since 2017. Based in Southern California, Sofia splits her time between LA and Northern California with frequent visits to the UK.  An avid drummer, piano, and string musician She enjoys playing string instruments, particularly with United Kingdom and European folk musicians. Sofia works in the Meisner Technique and has studied for years with K. Louise Middleton. You can also check out her webpage for StellaLuna Films  [https://www.sistersrosinsky.com/] https://www.sistersrosinsky.com/ [https://www.sistersrosinsky.com/] Follow Sofia on Instagram @sofiarosinsky Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E220 Violet Tinnirello

6/10/26 Mike and cohost, Nashville country singer & songwriter Chloe Penny [http://chloepenny.com]welcomed actress & dancer Violet Tinnirello [https://www.violettinnirello.com/]to ConversationsRadio Ep.220!   Violet [http://www.violettinnirello.com] Tinnirello [http://www.violettinnirello.com]is an American actor, singer, and dancer from New York's Hudson Valley who is known for her work as Charlie on Sesame Street [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063951/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1]. As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20 years and has won Young Entertainer Awards for Best Actress in a recurring role -TV) for her work on Sesame Street in 2022, 2023 and 2024. She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, Holiday Inn, Nickelodeon and LEGO. She appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent and Pharrell Williams ‘HAPPY’ – Both in the book and music video. She is also a successful voice actor having voiced characters "Cappie" on Nick Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing About Babies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times with Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more! Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs, workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing her tap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway kids in “We’re Gonna Come Back”, directed by Janine Molinari. Most recently, Violet appeared on stage as 'Peter Pan' in Shuffles NYC production of 'Peter Pantomime' and danced in ‘Swan Fake [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz1TfTgoVPM]’ – a dance video directed by Shelby Kaufman. It's Always fun when Violet joins us! Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E219 Ellen Alaverdyan

5/27/26 Mike and returning cohost, Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar welcomed 13 year old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan [http://ellenplaysbass.com] to ConversationsRadio Ep.219. Originally from Los Angeles, Ellen was born to Armenian parents and now lives with her family in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lifelong lover of music, Ellen discovered the bass at 8-years-old Soon after watching Australian bassist Tal Wilkenfeld on TV, she felt inspired. At first, she thought the bass was a guitar but tried it out and fell in love. with it almost instantly. Initially, her father Hovak – an accomplished musician and producer taught her some bass basics but, Ellen began honing her skills with Yousician and watching YouTube. For the most part, Ellen is learning on her own while Hovak is always there for help and guidance. But basically, Ellen is self-taught.  Having attended the annual NAAM show, Ellen’s had the opportunity to talk shop with fellow bassists Tal Wilkenfeld, Leland Sklar, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and others. Ellen is making a name for herself and getting noticed for her impressive music skills. Her respect for her craft is obvious! Ellen's videos have reached millions with over 700,000 YouTube subcribers. Her music videos reflects her eclectic taste. She often chooses songs that resonate with her personally, occasionally drawn by a compelling bass line. Early on, Ellen appeared on Steve Harvey’s show, and has played at a Golden State Warriors game. A huge moment for Ellen was meeting guitar legend Steve Vai. Vai’s guitar tech introduced Ellen’s videos to him and she soon found herself on stage performing with him in Vegas. Victor Wooten stands out as Ellen’s primary musical inspiration. “He was there my whole life,” she shares. Ellen also considers her dad a significant influence. Despite being a huge fan of The Beatles, Ellen believes inspiration can be found everywhere: “Anything you discover can inspire you and make you want to play.” Her new bass project is Jaminai! The bands first album 'Take Off' is set to release 6/1/26! Check out EllenPlaysBass.com [http://ellenplaysbass.com] for details. You can can find Ellen's videos on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@EllenPlaysBass]  You can follow Ellen Alaverdyan on Instagram @ellenplaysbass Enjoy the Podcast!