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S2-E215 George Gray

2/25/2026 Mike and returning cohost - Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton were thrilled to welcome George Gray to episode 215 of ConversationsRadio. George is well known as the announcer on America's longest-running game show, "The Price Is Right" where he continues on as Drew Carey's sidekick. For nearly three decades, George Gray has become a staple on American television as a host, comedian, actor and performer on a variety of popular TV programs across most major TV and Cable networks. In the late 90's George gained notoriety as the host of the live revival version of "The Gong Show" called "Extreme Gong" on GSN. That gig led George to land a plethora of new hosting credits that included the premiere season of "Junkyard Wars," a new hit series on TLC, that earned George a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.  George then went on to host the daily US broadcast version of the wildly popular game show "The Weakest Link" on NBC, as well as hosting other programs for the network, including the hit series "$25 Million-Dollar Hoax!" Having now fronted several popular shows, George Gray went on to host a variety of programs including "Gimme My Reality Show!" for FOX as well as a plethora of HGTV programs and specials, including series "What's With That House?", "HGTV Summer Showdown," "All Out Christmas" and "Man Land" where he traveled America looking for brave married men who claimed the basement, attic, or garage as their own, and tricked it out as a guy's paradise. His other notable credits include ESPN's sports-fantasy reality series "I'd Do Anything," National Lampoon's "Greek Games", TBS' "Movies for Guys Who Like Movies" and "FXM Friday Nights" on FX, among others. Behind the scenes, Gray also created and co-hosted the sketch comedy show "A Guy Walks Into a Bar," with George Wendt of the "Cheers" fame. Born in St. Louis, and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Gray now divides his time between Los Angeles, the historic mining town of Bisbee, Arizona, and his childhood home in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona who has several cats and an astonishing collection of classic cars and motorcycles. Follow George on Instagram @GeorgeGray Enjoy The Podcast!

S2-E214 Vaughan Reilly

1/28/2026   Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8589753/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_violet%2520tin] welcomed actress Vaughan Reilly [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12629396/?ref_=fn_t_1] to ConversationsRadio Ep.214 We were thrilled to feature New York based actress Vaughan Reilly. She is best known for her portrayal  of Maude Ivory in 'The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Vaughan was born in New York City and made her television debut at age 9 in 'Russian Doll' opposite Natasha Lyonne. She stars as Nora, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas in Halina Reijn's, 'Babygirl' and is recurring as Teen Kacey in 'Long Bright River' and Guest Stars on 'Law & Order, SVU' and 'Chicago Med'. Vaughan's next big project releases on Netflix in 2026. In her downtime, Vaughan enjoys singing and playing guitar. her favorite band is Green Day. She is fluent in Spanish and a straight A student. Follow Vaughan on Instagram @vaughan_reilly Check out her webpage VaughanReilly.com [http://www.vaughanreilly.com] Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E213 Audrey Lynn Marie

12/17/2025 Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12412281/?ref_=fn_t_1] welcomed actress Audrey Lynn Marie t [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13676273/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_audrey%2520]o ConversationsRadio Ep.213. Audrey Lynn-Marie is based in Atlanta, Georgia. At five, she got her start in local theater. She soon began booking film and television roles by eight. Since then, she has appeared in several commercials, short films and television movies. Audrey stars as 'Charlotte' in Five Nights at Freddy's 2 [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30274401/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_five%2520ni]. You can catch Audrey as Shawna in the new film 'MERV' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31281659/?ref_=fn_i_1] streaming on Prime! She can also be seen as 'Charlie Forster' in the Lifetime movie 'Don't Let Him Find You'  [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32589546/?ref_=nm_knf_t_4] Audrey continues to train in on-camera acting, improvisation, theater, and dance. She also has a strong background in martial arts-earning her second-degree black belt at age eleven-as well as horseback riding, both of which contribute to her versatility and physicality as a performer. Outside of performing, Audrey enjoys reading, crafting, playing Minecraft, and spending time with her family and friends. Dedicated and hardworking, she is committed to growing her career, developing new on-set skills, and bringing characters to life with authenticity and passion. You can follow Audrey on Instagram @audrey_lynn_marie Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E212 Mia Bella

(11/19/2025)   Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12412281/?ref_=fn_t_1] welcomed back, Canadian actress, singer songwriter & dancer Mia Bella  [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10304419/?ref_=fn_t_1]to ConversationsRadio. Based in Vancouver, BC, Mia has previously been featured on ConversationsRadio and frequently co-hosts episodes.  This amazing actress has appeared on numerous film/tv projects and is busy building her music career too. Mia Bella is known for her role as Lydia in the Canadian comedy series 'Popularity Papers' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18327948/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_populari] airing in Canada on YTV [https://www.ytv.com/] and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV [https://www.stacktv.ca/], available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. It also streams on Hulu in the U.S. In addition to ‘Popularity Papers’ she's known for her recurring role as 'Kali' - the blue alien on Disney's 'Gabby Duran & the Unsittables.' Other credits include 'Young Jessica' in ‘Lost in Space’ and she has appeared in ‘Child’s Play’ and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. Mia Bella's new music out. Her new song 'Pretty When I Cry' and more of her originals are available on download platforms everywhere - including Spotify and Apple Music! You can check out Mia's music on and more original music on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbOolPQVSnjbkrQiLnbRgTg] Follow Mia on Instagram @mimieverafter Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E211 Blake Calhoun

11/12/25 Filmmaker Blake Calhoun [http://loudpictures.com] joined Mike and cohosts, actresses Presley Richardson [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8538224/?ref_=fn_t_1] and Kennedy Celeste [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10254536/?ref_=fn_t_1] on episode to talk about his Indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape.' [http://caseymakesamixtape.com] Blake is a Texas-based filmmaker with a track record of creating bold, independent work. He has produced and directed feature films and digital series, including the award-winning shows Pink and Continuum.  His work spans both indie and studio collaborations: he directed and produced Exposed for Warner Bros. Television alongside executive producer McG, and partnered with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine, as well as Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry, and also Legendary Entertainment to bring the popular young adult series Morganville to life. With a passion for innovative storytelling, Blake continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking. Please support Indie Films! Follow Blake on Instagram @watchblake Enjoy the Podcast!