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2/18/2025 Brynn Cummings [https://www.brynncummings.com/] - Ventriloquist and Magician returns, joining Mike and cohosts Kayden Tokarski [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11471495/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1] and Callie Walker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12412281/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1] on ConversationsRadio for Episode 202! Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18. She last joined us back in 2023 on Ep.152. [https://conversationsradio.podbean.com/e/s2-e152-brynn-cummings/] Brynn Cummings is an award-winner! She took 1st place at the prestigious 82nd Annual Abbott's Magic [https://abbottmagic.com/] Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan. Building on her success, Brynn triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven - an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed, and at 10, she was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller:  ‘Try This At Home Too' television program. Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism. We want to thank Brynn for taking time out to join us to catch up. Check out Brynn's homepage www.brynncummings.com [http://www.brynncummings.com] Follow on Instagram @brynnocummings Enjoy the Podcast! Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18. Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18.

6/5/2025 Episode 201 - NYC actress Gigi Grace [www.gigigrace.net] joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello [https://www.violettinnirello.com/] on ConversationsRadio! Gigi can be seen in episodes of drama series 'The Better Sister' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32260680/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1] recurring as a young 'Nicky Taylor' - streaming on Prime Video.  Based in New York and Rhode Island, Gigi is an actress, singer and dancer. Her love of the performing arts began early. At just 6-years, Gigi began her journey performing in musical theatre produtions. It soon became apparent that acting was a path she wanted to follow and has since built a stellar resume' which includes numerous short films, on-stage productions and an Off-Broadway Shakespearian production too. Gigi has stage reading credits as well. In addtion to her work on 'The Better Sister' she portays a soccer girl on S1-E2 of  'Lioness' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13111078/?ref_=nm_knf_i_2] (Paramount+) and 'Catherine #1' in ep.1 of 'Fleishman is in Trouble' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11527058/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3] (Hulu) Splitting her time between New York and Rhode Island, Gigi is consistantly honeing her craft. She sings, plays guitar, songwrites, swims, practices mixed martial arts. she is a professional-level dancer. She is a member of the National Honors Society and attends an accredited online school. In her spare moments, Gigi can be found listening to vinyl; watching films/series; writing and playing music; going to live concerts/theater; reading books; and traveling. Gigi is an avid music fan. Creating art is her passion. Follow Gigi on Instagram @_gigigrace_ Enjoy the podcast!

5/21/2025 Actor Jake Getman [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6285673/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_jake%2520getman] It’s Episode 200! A very special episode! Mike and ConversationsRadio Alumni cohosts Joey Vieira [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1111884/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1], Simone Lockhart [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8224376/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_2_in_0_q_simone%2520lockhart], Mia Bella [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10304419/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_mia%2520bella], Violet Tinnirello [https://www.violettinnirello.com/], Kensington Tallman [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10143485/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_1_in_0_q_kensingtion%2520tallman] and Callie Walker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12412281/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1] welcomed actor Jake Getman [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6285673/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_jake%2520getman] for our 200th episode. Jake is currently featured in a national Apple commercial (Apple Intelligence – “Big Flex Son”) and voices a character in the new streaming podcast Montecito [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36510051/], now available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. He was also recently cast in a supporting role in Rush Week, an upcoming independent horror feature currently in development. His credits include Cheaper by the Dozen on Disney+, Just Roll With It on Disney Channel, American Dad! on TBS & Hulu, Cars 3 As Told By LEGO Bricks for Disney Consumer Products (with over 365+ million views on YouTube), and a voiceover role as Flounder from The Little Mermaid for a Disney project recorded pre-COVID. Jake recently co-created, co-produced, and starred in FLAGGED, a thriller/suspense ensemble short film made for the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The film’s post-production sound was mixed at Waterman Sound Studio [https://www.watermansound.com/] by owner Joe Schultz — a full-circle moment for Jake, who had previously recorded there for Pixar’s animated feature Elio. Schultz generously donated his time and studio to support the project, spending nine hours with Jake, the film’s editor, and producer on the final sound mix. This episode was a blast. It was an honor to have Jake Getman with us for this epic celebration. You can follow Jake on Instagram @jakegetman Thanks everyone for supporting ConversationsRadio. Enjoy this episode!

4/30/2025 Mike, and cohosts, actors Kayden Tokarski [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11471495/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_2_in_0_q_Kaden%2520Tokarski] and Romyn Smith [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11182158/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_romyn%2520smith] sat down with award-winning Director, Producer & Cinematographer Rick Bakewell on episode 199. Rick has spent the last 20 years working as a Director, Producer, and Director of Photography for commercials, branded content, narrative films, corporate, music videos, and documentaries. Recently, Bakewell is the Writer and Director of the movie 'Rroswell Delirium' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11567502/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_in_0_q_roswell%2520del] - which has gone on to win more than 100 awards. It's availabe on AppleTV, Amazon Prime.     He is known for a number of projects for LightForcePictures [http://lightforcepictures.com] - A production company he founded in 2004. Rick and his Production Team have received over 126 Awards commending their work in Film & Television. A member of the Producers Guild, IATSE, DSC, IDA, Society of Camera Operators, & The Television Academy Rick Bakewell recently filmed and is currently co-producing 'Life After The Goonies' and Life After Grease. Most recently, Bakewell had the honor of  filming the launch of the Blue Origin Rocket which carrried an all female crew into space.   Follow Rick on Instagram @RickBakewell   Enjoy the Podcast!

4/10/2025 Mike and cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Thornton] welcomed Bruce Scott [https://www.brucescottradio.com/] on ConversationsRadio. With a career spanning some 30 years, Bruce is a familiar voice heard in both Southern California and the Bay Area. From 2012 to 2025, Bruce was the afternoon host on KOST 103.5 FM in Southern California and then moved north to the Bay Area and did morningson KBAY 94.5 FM in San Jose. Bruce worked a couple of jobs outside of radio but eventually made it back to Southern California and in March, 2025 joined the on-air staff at Go Country 105 FM [https://gocountry105.com/]. You can catch him weekday morning on LA's only country music station. Thrilled to be back on LA radio, Bruce is settling in and is excited about this new chapter in his life and career. Mike and Jim enjoyed chatting with him about his new radio gig, his return to Southern California and everything in between. He is also a drummer and played in a band up north. Catch Bruce Scott [https://gocountry105.com/programming/hosts/bios/?id=163] weekdays mornings on LA's only country radio station Go Country 105 FM [https://gocountry105.com/] Enjoy the Podcast!