S2-E216 Mike C. Nelson

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!

S2-E218 Lexi Janicek

5/6/2026 Mike and co-host, Nashville country singer songwriter Chloe Penny [https://chloepenny.com/] enjoyed a spirited conversation with actress Lexi Janicek [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10045469/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_lexi%20jan]. You know Lexi as 'Lisa Loud'on the Nickelodeon series The Really Loud House [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22495072/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3] as well as TV movies  A Really Haunted Loud House [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27428598/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_3] and A Loud House Christmas [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11947282/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_10]. Lexi first joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello on Episode 181 and again for Episode 191. She returned to cohost ConversationsRadio Episode 207 featuring actress Stella Grace Fitzgerad. Lexi is originally from Chicago but calls Nashville her home. She was inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series. She decided to dive in and see if acting was something she could do. They found an agency in Nashville and she was off and running. Lexi has built an impressive resume'. In addition to her role as Lisa Loud, other projects include AppleTV's 'Echo 3’ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12762512/?ref_=nm_knf_i_2]Her role opposite Allison Janney and Ben Platt as a younger Kristen Bell - 'Alice' in ‘The People We Hate at the Wedding’ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9071456/?ref_=nm_knf_c_1] as well as Lexi's breakout role on the NBC series 'Ordinary Joe’ [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9288826/?ref_=nm_knf_c_4]playing young Jenny. Lexi Janicek is also a stellar voiceover artist lending her VO talents as the voice or Bunny the rabbit on the animated series 'Duck & Goose' [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7999864/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_7]. and the voice behind Faye and Darcy on T.O.T.S. [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8266218/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_1_cdt_t_8] You can follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek Follow Chloe Penny @chloepennymusic and check out her website - chloepenny.com  [http://chloepenny.com] for her music and upcoming show dates. Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E217 Chloe Penny

4/15/2026 Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12412281/?ref_=fn_t_1]  welcomed country music singer songwriter Chloe Penny [http://chloepenny.com] to ConversationsRadio. A Tennessee native, she was born and raised just outside of Nashville in Rutherford County. Chloe fell in love with country and bluegrass music at an early age. Her passion for country music runs deep and her original songs draw inspiration from life experiences and traditional classic country music. Each song tells a story and she is a story teller indeed. Now 15, Chloe has a true respect for the genre and her craft as a musician. Chloe is well on her way as a country music artist. Her music is amazing and she has new songs in the works. A phenomenal episode! We enjoyed chatting with Chloe Penny about her future plans. Keep Chloe on your radar. She is one to watch! Look for Chole's original music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music! Be sure to check out chloepenny.com [http://chloepenny.com] for upcoming live events and new music! You can follow Chloe Penny on Instagram @chloepennymusic  Enjoy the Podcast!

S2-E216 Mike C. Nelson

3/25/2026 Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12412281/?ref_=fn_t_1] welcome actor Mike C. Nelson [https://www.mikecnelsonofficial.com/]to ConversationsRadio. Mike has built an amazing resume' of work. Mike currently recurs as 'Dan' on AppleTV's number one comedy series  'Shrinking'  and can be seen as 'Nurse Larry' on episodes 'Blackish' Mike is also well known as 'Keith' in the Progressive Insurance popular advertising campaign aimed at helping young homeowners avoid turning into their parents.   You can follow Mike on Instagram @mikecnelson1 Enjoy the Podcast!