ConversationsRadio

5/27/26

Mike and returning cohost, Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar welcomed 13 year old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan 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 bu...

5/6/2026

Mike and co-host, Nashville country singer songwriter Chloe Penny enjoyed a spirited conversation with actress
Lexi Janicek. You know Lexi as 'Lisa Loud'on the Nickelodeon series The Really Loud House as well as TV movies 
A Really Haunted Loud House and A Loud House Christmas.

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 ha...

4/15/2026

Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker  welcomed country music singer songwriter Chloe Penny
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 i...

3/25/2026

Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcome actor Mike C. Nelson 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!

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 "...

1/28/2026

Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Vaughan Reilly 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' an...

12/17/2025

Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actress Audrey Lynn Marie to 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.

You can catch Audrey as Shawna in the new film 'MERV' streaming on Prime!
She can also be seen as 'Charlie Forster' in the Lifetime movie 'Don't Let Hi...

(11/19/2025)

Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker welcomed back, Canadian actress, singer songwriter & dancer
Mia Bella 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' airing in Canada on YTV and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV, available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ign...

11/12/25

Filmmaker Blake Calhoun joined Mike and cohosts, actresses Presley Richardson and Kennedy Celeste on episode to talk about his Indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape.'

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...

(10-29-2025)

Mike and cohost, actress Presley Richardson welcomed actress/model Kennedy Celeste to ConversationsRadio episode 201 to chat about her role as 'Carrie' - in Blake Calhoun's indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape'  - starring opposite Presley Richardson 'Casey' & Julian Hilliard 'Craig' in this nostalgic coming-of-age feature set in 1980s Texas, before MP3s when cassette tapes were the norm and you had to record your own mix of your favorite music.

Filmed entirely in Texas, 'Casey Makes a Mixtape' described as a love letter to small-town summers, mixtapes, and messy growing pains is getting fa...

10/15/2025

Mike and cohost - actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed Actress Presley Richardson to ConversationsRadio Ep.209.

Presley Richardson is a rising teen actress most known for her role as Christine on
Disney’s Pretty Freekin Scary where her humor and charm quickly made her a fan favorite.

Presley has honed her acting craft and her hard work and commitment is reflected in numerous projects including her starring role as ‘Olvia’ in Madison Wolfe’s short film Acorn, Iowa. Equally impressive is Presley’s role as ‘Bennett’ - fighting with rival children to take control of an abandone...

10/1/2025

Mike and cohost, Callie Walker welcomed back Canadian actress Madison Brydges to ConversationsRadio! Maddie is a Canadian born actor best known for her role as ‘Paige’ on the Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys. Madison has been recognized and achieved a Young Artist Award, Young Entertainers Award and a Joey Award for her role as Jo in Love You Like Christmas. In addition to her awards, she has received both a Young Artist Award and Joey Award nomination for her roles in Murdoch Mysteries, Flatliners and Numbers, as well as a Joey Award nomination for her...

9/17/2025

Mike and cohost, Actress Lexi Janicek welcome back Chicago based actress Stella Grace Fitzgerald. Stella booked her first TV role in 2021 as Becca Clarton - a young girl from a troubled family on NBC's 'Chicago PD .' In early summer of 2022, she was cast as Kassie Hughes - the daughter of a factory worker in' The Dancing Monkey,' directed by Chandler Wild. This feature film, scheduled to be released this summer, is an adaptation of the classic play ‘The Hairy Ape’ by Eugene O'Neill.

Stella Grace's is well known for the role of ‘Princess Issa’...

8/27/2025

Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski chatted with actress Kariana Karhu on ConversationsRadio Ep.206.
Kariana stars as young 'Lauren Lane'  - opposite Sophie Turner in 'TRUST' - now in theaters!

Kariana is an American film and television actress. After enjoying early success in commercials with many well-known brands, including a Super Bowl commercial with Children's Health, she seamlessly transitioned to supporting roles in several full-length feature films.  At the age of seven, she booked the pivotal role of Lily Nill in Amazon Prime's 2021 original series 'Panic' - appearing in nine of the ten episodes.

8/13/2025

Joining Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker - it's Memphis-based music duo ‘Isabella&Sebastian’
Isabella DeFir and Sebastian Stephens return to CoversationsRadio for Ep.205!

Together, Isabella&Sebastian write, record and co-produce their own original music.
It’s a successful collaboration that works - featuring what’s described as a “hook-filled retro vibe with a forward-looking feel.” Their humor and stage presence combine to deliver an original fresh take representing the best of indie pop.

Isabella&Sebastian’s just released their first album 'Is Anybody Listenting' and we look forward to debuting their new music...

7/30/2025

Actress/dancer/singer Kinley Cunningham joined Mike and cohost actress Zoe Bernard on ConversationsRadio Ep.204 Kinley stars as 'Kombucha' - a series regular on Nickelodeon's 'The Thundermans Undercover.'

Kinley's showbiz career began with dance training in 2018. She quickly started to make a name for herself on the LA dance scene as well as the competition circuit, receiving her first two national titles in the Summer of 2020 at the age of 9. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, like everyone else, Kinley started taking classes from home, and her parents recognizing her talent started posting the combos...

7/23/25

Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski featured Ireland Lily Briody on Ep.203. Originally from Detroit, Micigan, Ireland has come a long way in such a short time. At just 6-years-old, Ireland booked her first commercial. Multiple bookings soon followed.

In the last 6 years, Ireland has also appeared in over 20 Commercial – including brands such as Spectrum,
Mattel, Shopify, Got2Glow and more. Since moving to LA a few years ago, Ireland has worked nonstop! In 2021,
Ireland landed a starring role in the award-winning short film ‘New Beginnings’ and appeared with Alfonso Ribeiro in a Ryan Re...

6/18/2025

Brynn Cummings - Ventriloquist and Magician returns, joining Mike and cohosts Kayden Tokarski and Callie Walker 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.

Brynn Cummings is an award-winner! She took 1st place at the prestigious 82nd...

6/5/2025

Episode 201 - NYC actress Gigi Grace joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello on ConversationsRadio!
Gigi can be seen in episodes of drama series 'The Better Sister' 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 i...

5/21/2025

Actor Jake Getman

It’s Episode 200!
A very special episode! Mike and ConversationsRadio Alumni cohosts Joey Vieira, Simone Lockhart, Mia Bella,
Violet Tinnirello, Kensington Tallman and Callie Walker welcomed actor Jake Getman 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, 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...

4/30/2025

Mike, and cohosts, actors Kayden Tokarski and Romyn Smith 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,

4/10/2025

Mike and cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcomed Bruce Scott 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. You...

(3/26/2025)

Actress Emma Rose Smith joined Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski on ConversationsRadio Ep.197!

Best known for her recurring role as 'Florie' on AMC’s Mayfair Witches, Emma Rose has recurred as
Sophie 'Atwater' on Max's The Pitt and a supporting role as 'Mackenzie Porter' in Lifetime's The Lies We Bury.
Emma also appeared in UpTv’s Something’s Brewing, in the feature film The Road to Galena, and in numerous commercials. She is a two-time ‘Best Child Actress’ award winner for her lead role in the film The Game.
Emma is also a sin...

(3/12/2025)

Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actress Emma Shannon to ConversationsRadio Ep.196

Emma Shannon has found success in film, TV and Voiceover. With early appearances on Grey's Anatomy, Black-ish, Bunk'd, Fuller House, Heathers, Henry Danger and her voice work on Finding Dory, Little People, Whisker Haven Tales with Palace Pets and the video game The Last of Us:  Part2, Emma's resume' is impressive. But Wait! There's More!

Emma is well known for her recurring role as Young Judy Gemstone on the HBO Original Series
The Righteous Gemstones. As well, she starred a...

(2/27/2025)

Actor Jacob Laval joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello ConversationsRadio Ep. 195.

Jacob stars as ‘Austin LeRette’ in the new Lionsgate movie ‘The Unbreakable Boy’ now in theaters.  
The film is based on the book ‘The Unbreakable Boy:   A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage and a Story of Unconditional Love’ by Scott LeRette and Susy Flory. 

Jacob is perhaps best known for his role in the acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Netflix special
'JOHN MULANEY & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH.' He was recently seen in HBO Max’s holiday film
'8-BIT CHRISTMAS' opposi...

1/29/2025

Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed back Vancouver actress Sophia Powers to episode 194!

Sophia Powers first joined us in early 2024 and has cohosted on ConversationsRadio as well.
This brilliant Canadian actress had designs on acting from an early age. At 8, she made it known that this was a path she wanted to take.

Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox’ alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on Season 4 of Canada's hit comedy 'Son of a Critch'  - airing on CBC and CBCGem in Canada.

Her future shines bright and i...

12/20/2024

Actress Rachel Stubington joined Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker a for episode 193 as we close out 2024!
Rachel can currently be seen starring opposite Harrison Ford, Jason Segel and Lukita Maxwell as 'Summer' on the AppleTV+ series 'Shrinking' which has just been greenlit for season 3. You can also catch Rachel in the pilot episode of ABC's 'Doctor Odyssey' streaming on HULU.

Rachel Stubington is a Southern California native and fell in love with theatre early on. She is a UCLA graduate.

We had a blast chatting with Rachel and look forward to...

12/11/22024

Atlanta actress Aline O’Neill joined Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker for a fantastic chat on episode 192!
Aline currently stars as ‘Tonya’ on the teen horror series ‘Hysteria’ – now streaming on Peacock! She is also known for her role as ‘Emma Compano’ on the Hulu series ‘Will Trent’

Aline O’Neill is also known for her work in a number of short films, including her award-winning performance as ‘Penny’ the Bell Hop, in ‘The Dwell Hotel’ directed by - Christian Eaves.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Aline has done it all! With television, feature...

(12/5/24)

Actress Lexi Janicek returns to ConversationsRadio – joining Mike and cohost, actress
 Violet Tinnirello for Ep. 191!

Based in Nashville, Lexi is well known for her role as science wiz ‘Lisa Loud’ on Nickelodeon’s 'The Really Loud House' as well as films ‘A Loud House Christmas’ and ‘A Really Haunted Loud House.’
After two successful seasons, the popular series has come to a close but it's not going away. Episodes will air on Paramount+ soon.

Inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series, she decided to dive in and se...

(10/30/2024)

Mike and co-host, actor Callum Shoniker welcomed Actress/Singer/Dancer Mia Bella on ConversationsRadio.

Based in Vancouver, BC Mia has previously been featured on ConversationsRadio and regularly co-hosts podcasts episodes. Mia currently stars opposite Glee Dango and Callum Shoniker in 'Popularity Papers' - a Canadian comedy series follows middle-school besties as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humor and...

(10/24/2024)

Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcome Actress Sophia Powers to episode 189!

Sophia Powers is back with us on ConversationsRadio. She first joined us in early 2024 and has cohosted on the podcast too. This brilliant Canadian actress had designs on acting from an early age. At 8, she made it known that this was a path she wanted to take.

Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox’ alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on Season 4 of Canada's hit comedy 'Son of a Critch'  - (coming in 2025) airing on CBC in Canada and The CW in...

10/16/2024

Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed back actress Skywalker Hughes
to ConversationsRadio Episode 188!

An established actress with a impressive resume, Skywalker is a dual citizen of the USA and Canada. She first signed with an agent in early 2021 and since, has made a name for herself working alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood.  She is known for her role as 'Ashley Schmitt' - the lead role in the Lionsgate feature film 'Ordinary Angels'  Starring opposite Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson.

She was cast as Sheridan Pickett, a series regular, on...

10/2/2024
An Amazing Episode! Mike and cohost, Memphis based actor/musician Sebastian Stephens featured Southern California actress and musical prodigy Zoe Bernard on Ep.187!

Zoe Bernard was born into a showbiz family. At age 8, Zoe did her first film, followed by a few shorts. Next, she landed a great commercial spot for Nickelodeon and also was cast as young Hannah Stocking in the viral YouTube Videos. From there, Zoe booked several films. Among them, Zoe is well known as Bernice in Wes Andersen’s 'Asteroid City' alongside Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and a stellar cast.

9/25/2024

Mike and cohost, Northern California musician Bella Rayne featured musician, singer and songwriter Francesca Tarantino on ConversationsRadio Ep.186!

Orlando based Francesca Tarantino (francescatarantino.com) is making her mark as a young musician and shows no signs of slowing down. Her songwriting skills coupled with amazing vocals and guitar playing have put Francesca on the map. Influenced by the classic rock era, she is quickly getting recognized for her raw talent and stellar guitar solos. Inspirations include Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Heart’s Nancy and Nancy Wison as well as Avril Lavigne and Paramore. Tarantino is motivated to...

9/12/2024

Music duo ‘Isabelle&Sebastian’ (Isabella DeFir and Sebastian Stephens) joined Mike and cohost actress Callie Walker on ConversationsRadio Ep.185!

Isabella&Sebastian write, record and co-produce their own original music. It’s a successful collaboration that works - featuring what’s described as a “hook-filled retro vibe with a forward-looking feel.” Their humor and stage presence combine to deliver an original fresh take representing the best of indie pop.

Isabella DeFir, (19) is a passionate singer and lyricist who picked up her first mic at the age of five and started releasing her first songs by the age o...

8/22/2024

Returning guest Neska Rose joined Mike and cohost, actress Isabelle Anaya on ConversationsRadio Ep.184
Neska is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter and actress based in Los Angeles. She last joined us on
ConversationsRadio Ep.97 in 2021.​

Neska performs with Libi as a musical act. While Neska writes and creates music, playing the guitar.
Libi joins in as a harmonist and pianist. They perform at many venues in LA, including The Hotel Cafe, Hotel Ziggy, Whisky A Go Go, and more. In addition to music, the sisters also pursue acting and screenwriting. Together, they wrote an...

8/14/2024

Mike and cohost, Award-Winning actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed actress Callie Walker to
ConversationsRadio Ep.183.

Nashville native Callie Walker is a Los Angeles-based actress and voiceover artist. She’s best known for her work on the hit web series “Dhar Mann.”

Having grown up in Nashville, Tennessee, Callie was all about sports and academic life. She eventually discovered acting and the arts in the 11th grade when she chose to attend an Arts school with designs on a theatre major which changed her trajectory a bit.

While initially, Walker was not huge l...

7/31/2024

Mike and cohost, actress Lily Brooks O'Briant had a great time chatting with actress Chloe Coleman about her new film My Spy:  The Eternal City and her role as 'Sophie' starring opposite Dave Bautista - Streaming on Prime.

Chloe is a phenomenal actress with an impressive resume’. big break happened at just 6 years old when she was cast as ‘Skye Carlson’ in HBO’s Emmy-Winning series Big Little Lies.

Now 15, she’s gone on to appear on numerous film and television projects. Her credits include Avatar:  The Way of Water, Marry Me – alongside Luke Wilson an...

7/18/2024

Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Lexi Janicek - 'Lisa Loud' on
'The Really Loud House' now in its 2nd season on Nickelodeon.

Lexi 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' her role opposite Allison J...

7/10/24

Mike and cohost, 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton featured New Jersey Indie band WATERSTREET on ConversationsRadio. Dave Paulson (Guitar and Vocals) Brendon Gardner (Bass) and Julia Aiello (Vocals) joined us for a wonderful chat about the band's early beginnings, their new music - Decaf Daydream and playing live shows in New Jersey and New York.

Inspired by the northwest hills of NJ in the shadow of the Appalachian Ridge, Water Street creates a new version of Indie, mixing soulful acoustic melodies with rugged rock and roll bursts, enticing sax riffs, and a driving rhythm...