Share The Experience

Listen to "Share The Experience" on Spreaker. How old are you? How much have you lived? Has any of it been used as a lesson to invite and or inspire? Too often we take in every experience and label it good or bad. Be it at work or home. The next decision you make could actually be a valuable lesson for someone you meet ten years from now. We've grown into silence. It's almost as if we feel the weight of the bank account is the true purpose of our being. When in reality its how we experience that has turned each of us into teachers.

Skrillex

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Skrillex Describes Skrillex" on Spreaker. From his point of vision and sound. What does Skrillex see in the present and envision for tomorrows next step? The future belongs to the master mixers stepping free of the studio and or clubs. An entire atmosphere of opportunity is waiting for them to arrive at the festival. But to get there. It requires sacrifice and leadership from those that got into the moment before you.

Alessia Cara

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Alessia Cara Breaking Free Of Being A Kid" on Spreaker. Making the connection. Being known for your kid pop approach to lyrics while attracting the attention of the adult listener and fan. It's been the latest journey for Alessia Cara. Lyrically it's got to be about the experience of love, breakup, struggle and everything else that pull all people to the riffs and chorus.

Ali Caldwell Is Back

Listen to "Ali Caldwell Returns From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. Ali skipped college to join Xhale, a three-person R&B group. They opened for Boys II Men and played for Patti LaBelle at her tribute concert. Although they met with several record labels, they couldn't get signed and called it quits in 2010. In 2014, Ali went to Russia and toured all over the country with a successful jazz musician named Oleg. Since then, she has been to Russia five times and performs more than 20 shows a year.

Bill Rancic

Listen to "Bill Rancic First Light" on Spreaker. “First Light pulls from my own life experiences to tell a fictional story of love, survival and hope. My desire is that people finish this book feeling empowered to tackle life’s countless challenges and obstacles. I believe through determination and faith anything can be achieved no matter how insurmountable the odds may appear. It was an incredible, cathartic experience writing my first novel, and I hope everyone finds the same inspiration and thrill while reading it that I had while putting it together.” – Bill Rancic In First Light, a debut novel inspired by his own love story with wife and television personality Giuliana Rancic, Bill Rancic recounts the story of a young couple as told to their 10-year-old son. Ten years earlier, Daniel and Kerry are leaving a work trip in Alaska to plan their wedding back home in Chicago when their plane is sent careening into a mountainside in the middle of the Yukon during a terrible snowstorm, seriously injuring Kerry in the accident. It soon becomes clear that search-and-rescue teams aren’t going to find the survivors in time to save her. Daniel, the one passenger with survival experience, determines to find help and bring it back to the rest of the passengers, but his choices are made all the more difficult by the presence of his boss, a stubborn man more interested in results than taking care of people. Only one man will come out of their trek alive, but it still may not be in time to save Kerry and the other critically injured survivors. As the parents’ story draws to a close, the truth about their son’s life will at last be revealed.

Henry Paul from The Outlaws

Listen to "Henry Paul from the Outlaws Legacy Live" on Spreaker. For The Outlaws, it´s always about the music. Especially live music! For more than 40 years, the southern rock legend has celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. It’s a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony and the road. It’s about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to be defined by its past. But most of all, it’s about playing live, playing for their audience. The sextet proves just how well this combination works with Legacy Live, its brand-new double live CD, scheduled for release on November 18th, 2016 on Steamhammer/SPV. “I want people to hear this album and see our show and realize that The Outlaws are still there,” says founding member and front man Henry Paul. “Our goal is to unite the fans and bring the group back into the limelight.” Legacy Live consists of two CDs, full to the brim with classics such a ´There Goes Another Love Song`, ´Ghost Riders`, ´Green Grass & High Tides Forever` and ´Freeborn Man` as well as more recent material like ´It´s About Pride`, ´Hidin` Out In Tennessee` and ´So Long`. A total of 20 songs, every one of which proves: the gritty southern rock by The Outlaws mark 2016 is as intense and passionate as it’s always been. And what is more: On stage, the band burns hotter than ever. “The Outlaws helped define Southern Rock for me and for generations of fans,” wrote American music journalist Bill Robinson in June 2012 in The Huffington Post. “Seeing them onstage with The Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd or countless others was, for a long time, one of the best experiences I could have.” The Outlaws’ live shows – more than 150 per year – are blazing 2+ hour tributes to the band’s rich history and fiery rebirth. Classic tracks and fan favorites from the first three albums – as well as The Henry Paul Band’s definitive “Grey Ghost” – share the spotlight with songs from the newer discs. “I think the fans are coming away from shows feeling a part of the Outlaws experience.” Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums The Outlaws, Lady In Waiting and Hurry Sundown – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass & High Tides”, “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as ‘The Florida Guitar Army’ by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones. Henry Paul left after the group’s third album to form The Henry Paul Band for Atlantic Records, and later the multi-Platinum country trio Blackhawk. Over the next 20+ years, The Outlaws would experience rampant personnel changes, tonal missteps, ill-fated reunions and bitter trademark battles. And with the tragic deaths of co-founding members Frank O’Keefe and Billy Jones in 1995, and especially songwriter/vocalist/lead guitarist Hughie Thomasson in 2007, it was feared that The Outlaws’ trail had come to an end. Luckily, things turned out differently than expected: Along with founding members Henry Paul, Monte Yoho and Steve Grisham, the band features several of Southern Rock’s most respected veterans: Co-lead guitarist and longtime Outlaw Chris Anderson is well known for his collaborations with artists that include Dickey Betts, Lucinda Williams, Hank Williams Jr., and Skynyrd. Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of Blackhawk and has written hit songs for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Pam Tillis, Trisha Yearwood and Blackhawk, and is familiar to TV audiences from USA Network’s ‘Nashville Star’. “From the very beginning, our band had a heart,” Monte Yoho says, “for The Outlaws, it’s still about the music. And more than ever, it’s about live music!”

The Lyrics From Billy's Forest Chapter 50

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 50" on Spreaker. Returning to those places where decisions were made. Moments that come to your heart as being blank spaces and new chapters of growth. I recently returned to the forest where my little boy took his final steps and breath. I know what I was feeling that day and know of the actions I took in response. After eleven years I was called back to the open collection of trees. The writing is was in sharp question. The author wanted to know why and what was he supposed to be looking for? I got my answer this past weekend while attending studies at Elevation Church Ballantyne. Pastor Furtick called it The Loop. To sit and listen took me back to the forest of 2005 and then into the limbs and leaves of 2016.

Ali Caldwell

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Ali Caldwell From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. The first couple of weeks of NBC's The Voice is all about getting to know everyone's name. The one thing this year. Each artist has lowered the competitive aspect and put collaboration first. This is more than winning a year end trophy. The experience is pushing the artists forward.

Mizgin

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Mizgin Getting Discovered" on Spreaker. Coming from Sweden doesn't instantly guarantee you an ABBA success story. The cities are smaller which means there are fewer clubs and fans. Mizgin redeveloped her plan. Take on the bigger projects at all costs. Her latest release is on rBeatz Radio Queen Of Your Heart.

YoYo

Listen to "YoYo Releases Debut EP" on Spreaker. I love it when musicians get together and share the connections between what is and isn't. More importantly how a song suddenly appears as a bit of a riff then evolves into a piece of sound that invites the passerby to participate. When you get with YoYo they continue to evolve the songs as we openly discuss the makings of harmony. They are endless with the chances they took and continue to take. Which goes along with what many singer/songwriters admit "A song is never truly finished. It evolves."

Michelle Forbes

Listen to "Michelle Forbes From Berlin Station" on Spreaker. Michelle Forbes (True Blood, The Killing, Battlestar Galactica) Now Stars in the Thrilling Espionage Series Berlin Station on EPIX Catch Up with the Emmy®-Nominated Star About Her Hit New Contemporary Spy Series Berlin Station Michelle Forbes’ recent portrayal of a grief-stricken mother in the AMC series The Killing earned her an Emmy® nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Prior to that, Forbes starred in the groundbreaking Alan Ball series True Blood for HBO. Additionally, she starred as Kate Weston in the HBO series In Treatment, opposite Gabriel Byrne and Dianne Wiest. She's also had featured roles in popular series such as Chicago Fire, The Returned and Orphan Black. Michelle now stars as Valerie Edwards, a no-nonsense Internal Branch Chief for the CIA, in the hit series Berlin Station. The contemporary spy series follows Daniel Miller (Richard Armitage), an undercover agent who has just arrived at the CIA station in Berlin, Germany. Miller has a clandestine mission: to determine the identity of a now-famous whistleblower masquerading as "Thomas Shaw." As he dives deeper into the German capital's hall of mirrors, he uncovers the threads of a conspiracy that leads back to Washington, D.C. The talented cast also includes Richard Jenkins, Rhys Ifans, and Caroline Goodall.

Willie Robertson

Listen to "Willie Robertson The American Fisherman" on Spreaker. American history is one incredible fishing tale . . . An essential book for everyone who loves casting a line into our nation’s waters, The American Fisherman, by outdoorsman Willie Robertson (CEO of Duck Commander and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty) and bestselling historian William Doyle, reveals that in the U.S.A., fishing is far more than a pastime—it has shaped our past and defined our character in remarkable ways. This generously illustrated celebration of fish, anglers, and our country’s treasured wild places traces fishing’s astonishing impact on the United States and its people, from the nation’s settlement and founding to its economic growth and even our creativity and faith. Native Americans were the continent’s first master anglers, and they incorporated fish into their spiritual beliefs and legends. When the Vikings, the earliest European visitors, arrived, they were drawn across the Atlantic Ocean by the bountiful fishing grounds of North America’s East Coast. During the colonial era, fish helped save the Pilgrims, make George Washington wealthy, and win the American Revolution. From New England cod to Pacific Northwest salmon to Gulf shrimp, the fishing industry has fed and financed centuries of Americans in every region of the country. Throughout, Willie and Bill explore how fishing has made an enduring mark on our national identity and culture. The American Fisherman is also an ode to our nation’s extraordinary natural places: alpine trout streams in the Rocky Mountains; steelhead runs along the storm-tossed Alaskan coast; the azure waters off Key West, where marlin roam; and the bayous of Louisiana, where the Robertsons have instilled the love and lessons of fishing in each generation, as so many other families have. A spirited and unique look at the U.S.A. and its people, The American Fisherman will hook every sportsman and forever deepen their appreciation for the fishing life. WILLIE ROBERTSON BIO Businessman, outdoorsman, hunter, speaker and author – Willie Robertson is best known as the CEO of Duck Commander on A&E’s Duck Dynasty. Duck Commander is not only the brand of the best-selling duck call in the United States, but also a popular trademark for apparel, hunting gear, wine, foods, spices and more. Willie has expanded the family company from a living room operation to a multi-million dollar enterprise and into a premiere destination for all things outdoors including Buck Commander, Fin Commander, Strut Commander and Duck Commander Family Foods. As the executive producer of Duck Dynasty on A&E and Buck Commander on Outdoor Channel, Willie is able to combine his passion for the outdoors with his natural ability to entertain. While the Robertsons’ story is a great example of entrepreneurship and dedication, it is at its core built on faith and family. Willie is a New York Times best selling author of The Duck Commander Family: How Faith Family and Ducks built a Dynasty, American Hunter and American Fisherman, and he along with his family, have a platinum selling Christmas album Duck The Halls. Willie and Korie along with their children live in West Monroe, La.

David Thomson

Listen to "David Thomson Television A Biography" on Spreaker. In just a few years, that immobile piece of living room furniture, in front of which viewers had to sit at appointed times in order to watch sponsored programming on a finite number of channels, has morphed into a glowing cloud of screens with access to a near endless supply of content available when and how we want it. The effect of this revolutionary transformation—lately pondered by so many of the culterati—makes a writer of David Thomson’s stature delivering a history of the screen which got us here an event which could not be more timely. In his introduction to TELEVISION: A BIOGRAPHY, Thomson notes that “if you wanted to play everything that has been on all the channels of American television all the hours of every day, that playing would take 5,000 years, give or take a century or so. The stuff is growing at a demented pace, as if the ‘wasteland,’ which was once a lofty put-down of television is actually a rampant jungle.” So instead of a strict chronology, Thomson has built twenty-one thematically organized chapters in which he turns his provocatively insightful and observant gaze to the sixty-five-year-long television era. In “Part One: The Medium” Thomson explores what he terms “the things that are always there:” the social and political climate of the television age; the move from novel craze to complacent habit; the rise of formulaic TV shows; the relationship of the new medium to film; the creation of television personas; commercials and the structure of calculated interruption; authoritative figureheads; “good” and “bad” television; and the role of public television. In “Part Two: The Messages,” individual chapters consider the evolution over the decades of hit procedurals (Law & Order, Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice, NYPD Blue), comedies (I Love Lucy, Newhart, Fawlty Towers, Seinfeld), and network news; the relationships of presidents to Americans via the small screen; the creation and experience of role models who brought minorities to TV; sports and live TV events; and shows that seem to always be on. Throughout TELEVISION: A BIOGRAPHY, Thomson surveys a Boschian landscape, illuminated by that singular glow and peopled by everyone from Donna Reed to Dennis Potter to Donald Trump, and offers a rip-roaring, unexpected, and perhaps most of all, deeply thought-provoking history of the medium that has defined us.

Doug Stanhope

Listen to "Doug Stanhope No Place Like Home" on Spreaker. No Place Like Home is Stanhope’s fourteenth comedy special since he began his career in stand-up over 25 years ago. Over the course of his career, Doug has performed in the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and was named one of the Top Ten Comics to Watch by Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. He has also made numerous television appearances, including a memorable performance on an episode of his friend Louis C.K.’s series Louie. Doug’s growing fan base has helped him sell out theatres across the world. Called “the most important standup working today” by Ricky Gervais and “one of the most bracing live acts on the stand-up circuit” by the Denver Post, Stanhope’s confrontational and vulgar style of comedy has led to him being compared to legends like Richard Pryor, Sam Kinison and Bill Hicks.

Be A Roadie

Listen to "Be A Roadie" on Spreaker. Are we true fans of the people we've become? The creative self that gives you that jump of excitement. How often does he or she get permission to be seen by way of showcasing its personality? My creative self is nowhere near who I am on the everyday path. He's a deep thinker. A planner. A decision maker by way of living for tomorrow and not yesterday. Being a daily writer allows me to be aware of my creative self. To never set aside a change or a challenge but to believe in its availability. Whereas most people would rather walk free from something that isn't so giving. Become a Roadie to the creative self you keep hidden away. Not only will you learn more about you but those around you will grow in support of who you truly are as a person and not just a product of Corporate America.

Billy Gilman

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Billy Gillman On Relating With Fans" on Spreaker. Taylor Swift has latched onto millions of followers by utilizing personal experiences. She's not afraid to take the moment and make it a part of the song. It's introduced a new age of songwriters and performers. Billy Gillman from NBC's The Voice talks about how he's been able to keep his fans and followers close to his journey and beyond.

Cassandra Michaels

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Cassandra Michaels On Being In The Studio" on Spreaker. The music industry with all of its challenges and changes is also celebrating some pretty good times. One such area is how artists in 2016 are collaborating in ways that makes it easier to get into the studio. Home recording is the open door. So is being closely associated with someone that owns just enough equipment to reach the masses on the digital platform. Which allows them to have more time to explore rather than purchasing allotted time or waiting for the big labels to locate the needle in the haystack. Cassandra Michaels is one such artist. Getting into that studio becomes the adventure. Then its time to share it with the followers.

Everywhere Releases Fiction Act

Listen to "Max Berga from The Everywhere Band Releases Fiction Act" on Spreaker. December 9th the new EP from Everywhere drops on iTunes. Max Berga wants to share it with you now on rBeatz Radio. An exclusive look at the lines between the tracks. The stories beyond the performances and how Fiction Act opens a new layer of live shows across the UK and more.

Anything

Listen to "Anything" on Spreaker. I love words. I love breaking them down. I love understanding their flow inside our everyday life. Words are my chosen path. I especially like the letters that shape "Anything" With "Anything" you might feel you have everything. But do you? How can using the word "Anything" change your entire process? By questioning the self that has placed "Anything" in front of their path moving forward. I believe we stop dreaming because other people have injured your "Anything" We settle for jobs and positions in society because the "Anything" attitude has been kept under the bridge for later use. Then one day you wake up and you're old. With "Anything" everything is possible.

Darby Walker

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Darby Walker From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. Atlanta to Los Angeles. Two totally different worlds. Although Darby Walker from NBC's The Voice continues her journey on the nationally delivered show. She has her LA favorites to find focus in. And what is it truly like to be working side by side with Miley Cyruss?

DJ Party Favor

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Party Favor Is A Party Favorite" on Spreaker. DJ's aren't just the mixers these days. Festival performers have evolved into studio producers, band mates as well as solo performances that saturate night clubs and arenas music driven fans. Party Favor takes his creations to a beyond the surface level. His latest release on rBeatz Radio is In My Head.

Ainsley Earhardt

Listen to "Ainsley Earhardt Take Heart My Child" on Spreaker. In the tradition of Emily Winfield Martin’s The Wonderful Things You Will Be and Nancy Tillman’s On The Night You Were Born, popular FOX news anchor Ainsley Earhardt’s lyrical lullaby inspires children to follow their dreams and passions. FOX and Friends cohost Ainsley Earhardt’s debut picture book shares precious life lessons parents can pass onto their children so that they can follow their hearts, dreams, and passions. Take Heart, My Child is a lyrical lullaby, and Ainsley shares her own hopes and dreams, and lets her child know that whatever challenges life brings, “Take heart, my child, I will—or, my love will—always be there for you.” It’s a universal message, one that all readers will relate to. In the “Story Behind the Story,” Ainsley talks about growing up and how her father would write messages to her and her siblings each morning, leaving notes at the breakfast table, so that his children would know they were loved, empowered, protected, and cherished

Scott Quinn

Listen to "Scott Quinn Delicate" on Spreaker. The majority of his music life has been spent creating with bands and orchestras. Today Scott Quinn is branching out. His newest single Delicate is grabbing the attention of radio stations world wide. I wanted to do something different with Scott. Knowing of his hardcore passion to collaborate with other artists and not compete. I took my microphone to huge stage of many. An art driven elementary school in Charlotte NC. The students at Community Charter wasted no time to ask the questions that truly count.

The Lyrics From Billy's Forest Chapter 49

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 49" on Spreaker. A person with open emotions isn't the one to question. It's the travelers whose heart has become closed. Too often we label the wearer of moods with identities that never truly represent how close they are to truer peace. God may not have the answers because he's endlessly educating us to pull ourselves free of the darkness. There can't be a spring and summer without fall. The leaves of green and brown must fall to the planet so the soils can rejuvenate the purpose. Don't be afraid of recognizing your days of doubt. Awareness is God coming to life.

YoYo

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update YoYo Delivers EP" on Spreaker. Change is everyday inside the walls of music. We've evolved from full albums to selling only singles. The latest move is a step closer to a full collection. EP's are reintroducing fans of music to themes. Hot on the trail of gaining global fans is Sweden's YoYo...

Anne Marie

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Anne Marie Talks About Alarm" on Spreaker. In less than a year singer/songwriter Anne Marie has gone from being a vocalist in a UK band to ripping up the music scene with three incredible attractions on Spotify and YouTube. She believes its because her songs rely on the importance of experience. Her latest release on rBeatz Radio is Alarm.

Josh Gallagher

Listen to "Josh Gallagher From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Josh is not from a musical family, as both of his parents worked at correctional facilities and Josh grew up as a star athlete. After being recruited to play baseball at Penn State Allegheny, he realized that music was his true calling. To his parents’ dismay, he left college and decided to give music a shot. Now that Josh has found his true calling, and with his marriage around the corner, he wants to be able to take his career beyond the Nashville bars.

Matt from Sonic Palace

Listen to "Matt Mercado from Sonic Palace Sasquatch" on Spreaker. Matt Mercado has had a long and successful career in the music business. He first gained national attention fronting the‘90s hard rock band Mindbomb. The band was signed to Mercury Records and toured the world with megastars KISS, Rob Halford, Jackyl and Mötley Crüe and their songs were featured in the major motion pictures, Kalifornia and Cliffhanger. Post Mindbomb, Mercado formed the electro/metal rock band Pivot Man. After that band had its own successful run, Mercado formed Supermercado whose song “Ditch Kitty” appeared on the gold-selling video game soundtrack to “FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage”. His career has extended to stages across the world and to every part of the recording studio. His latest project, Sonic Palace Band, is a culmination of his technical and musical experience as well as the continued relationships he has with the musicians he’s worked with in the past. The band, named after Mercado’s Sonic Palace recording studio, is an extension of the studio itself and features long-time players in the Chicago area metal and hard rock scene. The Sonic Palace Band was designed for the studio. That’s where it thrives with no constraints, no boundaries and no rules about what musical styles its members will follow. Mercado turned to the talents of past bandmates; drummer, ‘’Vulgar” Vic Pedraza, guitarist/vocalist, Joe Torossian and bassist, Jim Kramer, to fill out the quartet. All are veterans of Chicago’s hard rock music scene. With so much talent, experience and technical skill in the room, it’s hard not to imagine their first single,“Sasquatch” capturing the ears of music fans young and old. The song was recorded at Sonic Palace, of course, and perfectly displays the great songwriting, musicianship and recording skill of everyone involved. In addition to Mercado’s achievements, the other members of SPB have long and accomplished résumés as well. Pedraza has been a part of the local music scene around Chicago since the mid1980s. In addition to Pivot Man, he has performed with City Heat, Suicide Bride, Metalmorphis and D-Connect. Torossian is a local songwriter and versatile guitarist who has played with Messenger, The Wild and FOS, as well as Pivot Man. Jim Kramer is a songwriter and classically trained musician who has lent his talents to local acts Bunker Hill, SIIN, Extremely Angry Youth, Punch n' Judy, to name but a few. Recording under the name Nohtimo Epok, Kramer recorded his first single "I Get Drunk" at Sonic Palace Studios. Mercado founded Sonic Palace in 2003 as be a comfortable, imaginative, and professional facility that was open to artists working in all genres. In particular, the studio has helped boost the city’s burgeoning rap scene by recording and promoting rappers such as Famous Dex, who went on to sign with Rich Forever Records, and Katie Got Bandz, who is best known for her smash hit “Make Me Rich” featuring Jeremih and Chi Hoover. The band is working on an EP to be released in early 2017! The single is available at these locations: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sasquatch-feat.-matt-mercado/id1170952790 https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Sonic_Palace_Band_Sasquatch?id=Bp3g2qrzsrhywixkw4y332bf3uu&hl=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/75HSIZZhWmP32taxT64qQZ

LA Knight

Listen to "LA Knight Dog Training The American Male" on Spreaker. The new laugh-out-loud novel, “DOG TRAINING THE AMERICAN MALE” by L.A. Knight, has been described as Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In meets a funny Fifty Shades of Gray. The quirky love story introduces readers to Dr. Nancy Beach, a relationship counselor who hosts a local radio show in South Florida called Love’s a Beach. One problem: The relationship “expert” can’t seem to make her own relationships work, sending her credibility and ratings into the toilet. Nancy is set-up on a blind date with Jacob Cope, a Lehman Brothers casualty who lost his job and swagger and yearns to be a stand-up comedienne/ventriloquist. Jacob is a walking thesaurus of phobias and now he’s dating a psych major... the two are either perfect for each other or the relationship is a ticking time bomb. Jacob’s brother (gynecologist Vinnie) and Nancy’s lesbian sister (Lana) encourage the young couple to move in together. When the honeymoon stage abruptly ends, Lana convinces Jacob to buy her sister a little white foofie dog – a pet she enjoyed as a child. Being a “typical man” Jacob doesn’t listen and goes to the dog pound, returning home with Sam – a 120 pound German Shepherd. Chaos ensues and Nancy flips out. But after hiring a dog trainer she has an epiphany – what if the dog trainer’s techniques can be used to housebreak Jacob? That begins a wild, hilarious social experiment that every couple and dog owner can identify with. About L.A. Knight... The book’s BIO describes L.A. Knight as the first pup born to a litter of four. Managing to escape from several disobedient schools in Philadelphia and a failed mating with a Shih-tzu from New York, L.A. relocated to South Florida and quickly went in heat over a gorgeous poodle who was still nursing two pups from a prior breeding. The couple had produced two pups of their own when L.A. penned DOG TRAINING THE AMERICAN MALE. In reality, L.A. Knight is the pseudonym for an established NY Times best-selling author of 16 thrillers who penned DTTAM as a means of dealing with the sorrow of his father’s passing. The initials L.A. are his Dad’s initials, the KNIGHT signifying his father’s role in their family... a “knight in shining armor.”

Carole Radziwill

Listen to "Real Housewife of NY Carole Radziwill" on Spreaker. Best-selling author and award-winning journalist Carole Radziwill grew up in upstate New York. In 1988, she landed an internship at ABC News. It was the start of a long and rewarding career. Carole’s work with Peter Jennings' documentary unit and the newsmagazine shows Primetime Live and 20/20 garnered her three Emmy Awards In 2003, Carole left ABC News to write her first book, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love. Her first novel, The Widow's Guide to Sex & Dating, was published in February 2014.

Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton

Listen to "Julie Andrews Emma Walton Hamilton The Very Fairy Princess" on Spreaker. Julie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment, best known for her performances in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries. Julie has been a celebrated children's book author for thirty years, and her works include Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series. Her memoir, Home, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. Emma Walton Hamilton is a bestselling children's book author, editor, arts educator, and theater professional, and author of Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has coauthored many books for young readers, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series; the Dumpy the Dump Truck series; Simeon's Gift; The Great American Mousical; and Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, and Julie Andrews' Treasury for All Seasons, two books for families to treasure and share. ABOUT THEIR NEW BOOK THE VERY FAIRY PRINCESS: ATTITUDE OF GRATTITUDE From the beloved mother-daughter team of Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes another delightful story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series, perfect for Thanksgiving sharing! It's Gratitude Day at school! Gerry is ready to be grateful and kind all day long. She's excited to give her best compliments, she's donated a beautiful painting to her class's art gallery, and she even has the perfect jar contribution ready for the food drive. But when disaster strikes, it's tough to stay grateful--even on Gratitude Day! Can Gerry prove that a fairy princess always has the right attitude of gratitude?

When Art Comes Back

Listen to "When Art Returns" on Spreaker. I am an artist. The canvas has been an active part of my path since 1997. Only twice has a painting returned to me years after it was relinquished. What does that mean to an artist? Is there a deeper story for the writer in me to listen to? What did the canvas experience that has called out to me 14 years after its departure? I believe we all face the such returns. We are reminded instantly of who we once were. But rarely do we think it's still part of the process of who we'd like to become tomorrow. The one thing I'm extremely proud of is how my creative process refuses to see itself as a middle aged man. When art returns it says to me, "Inspire and influence another. Teach someone to paint their own path. Pick up the brush and bring new life to the ageless soul." How open are you to using the tools from yesterday in process of becoming tomorrow?

Aaron Gibson

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Aaron Gibson From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. We all know in 2016 that if we want music now it can be found anywhere. But how does that play out in the artist's plans? With so many ways to socially network how do you locate the right path for listeners and viewers to follow? Aaron Gibson from NBC's The Voice believes it starts with you staying yourself.

The XX

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update The XX On Song Formation" on Spreaker. Being an Indie Artist has its challenges as well as changes. If you caught Saturday Night Live this past weekend. You might have caught The XX for the first time. Truth is... They've been masterfully designing their own presentation for a long while. Everything from song design to all things graphic. The latest release from The XX on rBeatz Radio is On Hold.

Kyra Sedgwick

Listen to "Kyra Sedgwick from Edge Of Seventeen" on Spreaker. Kyra Minturn Sedgwick was born in New York City on August 19, 1965, to Patricia Heller, an educational and family therapist, and Henry D. Sedgwick, a venture capitalist. Sedgwick has something of a blue-blood pedigree: Her great-grandfather, Endicott Peabody, founded the famous Groton School, and her cousin, Edie Sedgwick, was the celebrated muse of '60s pop artist Andy Warhol. Sedgwick's parents split when she was a young girl, and at the age of 6 she moved with her mother to her stepfather's home, on New York City's Upper East Side. A fan of the theater and a friend of many Broadway celebrities, Sedgwick's mother encouraged her children to take an interest in the arts. When she was 12, Kyra took to the stage for the first time in a school production of Fiddler on the Roof. As she later remembered, "I just fell in love. For the first time, my soul was free." By the age of 16, Kyra Sedgwick had become a professional actor, landing a recurring role on the soap opera Another World. But she's always viewed soaps as a stepping stone. "I knew I wanted to be a great actor," she said. In the late 1980s, Sedgwick was cast in a 1988 PBS version of the Lanford Wilson play Lemon Sky. On set, she met Kevin Bacon, an actor who had already achieved Hollywood fame for his roles in films such as Footloose and Diner. Sedgwick later admitted to initially finding Bacon repulsively arrogant. "I met him on the first day: He got into the van, he wasn't very friendly, he had an attitude," she recalled. Bacon eventually changed her mind. The couple married in 1988, when Sedgwick was 22. Their first child together, son Travis, was conceived on their honeymoon, and daughter Sosie followed three years later. "If someone had told me that at 22 I was going to meet the man I was going to marry and at 23 I would marry him and have a child, I would have told them they were out of their mind," the actress later said. Sedgwick's career began gaining steam at the time of her marriage, with the actress landing key roles on Broadway—in the Eugene O'Neill play Ah, Wilderness!—and in Hollywood—opposite Tom Cruise in the film Born on the Fourth of July. Sedgwick became even more selective in taking parts after the births of her children. She limited her appearances to small, quality roles, such as the daughter of the characters played by Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in the 1990 film Mr. & Mrs. Bridge. Sedgwick also starred as Julia Roberts's sister in 1995's Something to Talk About and mixed roles in films like Singles (1992) and Phenomenon (1996) with appearances in indie flicks as well as on television. Sedgwick's career took a new turn when she was cast as the lead on the TNT drama The Closer, which premiered in 2005. She played deputy police chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, a tough Southern cop with a knack for getting perps to confess to their crimes. Though initially reluctant to leave her New York-based family for six months a year to film in Los Angeles, Sedgwick accepted the role. The show, boosted by Sedgwick's winning performance, gained a robust audience as well as critical acclaim. In 2007 and 2009, respectively, Sedgwick won a Golden Globe Award (best actress in a drama television series) and a People's Choice Award (favorite TV drama diva) for her role on the series. In 2010, she was honored with an Emmy Award for lead actress in a drama series—the first major award of her long and varied career. "TV is a very intimate experience for people, and I know that because of the way they react to you when they see you on the street!" Sedgwick said of her new connection with fans. "They say, 'Oh, I loooooooove you!' It's this deep connection and a very intimate one. They feel like they know you; you're in their living room ... And I appreciate being that person that's accessible enough so that people can be intimate with me onscreen and on the street." Sedgwick stayed with The Closer through its seven-season run. After the show ended in 2012, she took on a few film roles: She starred in The Possession, a 2012 horror movie, and the following year had a small part in Kill Your Darlings, starring Daniel Radcliffe. Around this same time, Sedgwick was cast in a starring role alongside Bella Thorne in the thriller Blue Sky. Most recently Sedgwick produced the pilot and is co-executive producer for TNT's drama Proof, which stars Jennifer Beals, Matthew Modine, and Joe Morton.

Al Madrigal

Listen to "Al Madrigal Professional At Awareness" on Spreaker. Rarely do I jump into a conversation with a comedian that has the entire USA Today laid out like a morning show disc jockey. I knew Al wasn't going to mess around. He knows his headlines. He's connected to the process of news delivery. Instantly I realized I was sitting with someone that totally had their hand on the heartbeat of the American scene.

Mariam Pare

Listen to "Mariam Pare The Healing Power of Art" on Spreaker. One moment she was a 20-year-old aspiring artist, a painter possessing tremendous talent and potential. The next moment Mariam Pare’ was a quadriplegic, the victim of random gun violence, shot by an unknown assailant while driving her car. Her dream of artistic success was dead. Or was it? The debate over gun violence is raging this election year as pro- and anti-gun advocates clash over Second Amendment freedoms versus the staggering numbers of gun violence victims. Her assailant was never arrested and Mariam has lived with the consequences of his actions ever since that awful day in 1996. She underwent years of painful and exhausting physical therapy, but along the way, she experienced a miracle. She was taught to hold a pencil in her mouth to write her name and her dreams were given new life as she began painting with her mouth. Today, Mariam is a successful commercial artist thanks to her association with Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA), an international consortium of disabled artists around the world who make their living selling their work as reproductions on greeting cards, calendars books and other gift items. Mariam is available for an interview to discuss how she leads a productive and fulfilling life despite her condition and the healing power of art. You can see samples of her artwork here: http://www.mariampare.com/gallery Time lapse video of Mariam painting by mouth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhkyO_YBgg0

Hailee Steinfeld

Listen to "Hailee Steinfeld from Edge Of Seventeen" on Spreaker. The Edge of Seventeen is a new coming-of-age movie in the vein of Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club – an honest, candid, often hilarious look at what it’s like to grow up as a young woman in today’s modern world. Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all. The film also stars Kyra Sedgwick as Nadine’s well-meaning but completely ineffective mother, and Woody Harrelson as Nadine’s history teacher, mentor and reluctant sounding board. The Edge of Seventeen marks the feature directorial debut of writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig, and is produced by Academy Award® winner James L. Brooks – the filmmaker behind big-screen, character-driven classics such as Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, Big, Say Anything, The Simpsons, Jerry Maguire and As Good as It Gets.

Methods Of Process Part 4

Listen to "Methods Of Process Part Four" on Spreaker. Process. It's become that one thing that bosses, friends and family members have allowed you to set aside. We are a nation of second and fifth best. 2nd hand stores are booming. Look at the way Outlet stores are more popular than quality driven malls and their clientele. We no longer find focus in quality. Your personal dreams have been deeply damaged because you've been trained to just do your job. You know it can be better. It can reach a level of greater quality. But you've been told consumers accept low grade. The process of your success has been poisoned. I can't imagine what you are carrying into the future.

Hailee Steinfeld

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Hailee Steinfeld New Movie and Music" on Spreaker. Hailee is moving through the entertainment scene like a wild fire. From movies to music. Her sights and sounds have caught the attention of the planet. Edge of 17 busts free this weekend. A total coming of age story that puts Hailee in the center of an incredible cast that's turning this film into one you'll hold onto long after it leaves theaters. As for new music? She says "Expect it."

Ariana Grande

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Ariana Grande The New Tour" on Spreaker. The latest collection of songs from Ariana Grande has hit iTunes and rBeatz Radio. But that doesn't mean her total focus is to get the sound in front of a live performance. She's still creating music in the studio. Which she openly admits she'll test out on the new tour. Expect a different show each night as she continues to share with fans the lyrics and beats that have kept her locked in forward motion. The latest release from Ariana on rBeatz Radio is Into You.

Phil Good

Listen to "Phil Good Sleeping In" on Spreaker. The LA music scene is on fire with songwriters, musicians, dj's and every unimaginable dream to be seen as well as heard. Phil Good is taking a leap of faith. To put himself out there as a solo performer. His current release on rBeatz Radio is Sleeping In.

Luvvie Ajayi

Listen to "Luvvie Ajayi I'm Judging You" on Spreaker. Luvvie Ajayi, award-winning writer, pop culture critic, is the comedic voice behind the popular blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com, which averages 500,000 unique visitors each month and has caught the attention of likes of Shonda Rhimes and Ava DuVernay for both her ‘Scandal’ recaps and social commentary. AwesomelyLuvvie.com routinely averages 700k page views per month with 500k unique visitors. Luvvie is also a digital strategist, noted speaker, and the executive director of The Red Pump Project, a national organization raising awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. Luvvie was born in Nigeria, and now lives in Chicago.

John Oates

Listen to "John Oats Santa Be Good To Me" on Spreaker. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, John Oates, announces the release of his new Christmas single and collaboration with The Time Jumpers, "Santa Be Good To Me." Out now, the song is available on the websites hallandoates.com and johnoates.com as a limited edition vinyl single with an option to buy an autographed version. The holiday themed vinyl will also include "Children Go Where I Send Thee" as a b-side. Digital downloads are available at most outlets including iTunes and Google Play. When asked about the inspiratation behind the song, Oates replied, "So much has been said when it comes to holiday songs, there is a very narrow frame of references that work in this genre. I've always wanted to write and record a swing style song. It reminds me of the music that my folks listened to when I was a young kid. I penned the original version of 'Santa Be Good To Me' with Josh Charles, Steven Davis and Allisa Moreno. We tried to write a contemporary lyric talking about trying to find love an companionship in a modern world and still not lose the holiday spirit." Nashville's multi GRAMMY nominated band, The Time Jumpers, are the perfect complement to the timeless sound of the song. The members of "The Time Jumpers" who played on the record, each a master of his instrument, include: Vince Gill (electric guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brad Albin (upright bass), Billy Thomas (drums), Kenny Sears (fiddle), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle) Andy Reiss (electric guitar) and Jeff Taylor (accordion). On working with The Time Jumpers Oates adds, "The first time I heard them perform I was blown away by their high level of musicianship and knew someday I wanted to record with them. 'Santa Be Good To Me' felt like the perfect song to work on together. We recorded it live in the studio...it was magic...everything I hoped for and more." ’ To purchase "Santa Be Good To Me" please visit www.JohnOates.com/Store

Colin Quinn

Listen to "Colin Quinn The New York Story" on Spreaker. Saturday Night Live” veteran and writer/performer Colin Quinn delivers "Colin Quinn: The New York Story," based on his sold out off-Broadway show to Netflix for his second stand-up special. The special premieres Friday, November 18 exclusively on Netflix. In front of a crowd of fellow locals, Quinn presents the history of New York and the different groups who shape the personality of the city, while taking aim at the prejudices, paranoias and peculiarities that make New York City the crossroads of the world. Directed by Jerry Seinfeld, Quinn's show was filmed at the Schimmel Center in New York City. Quinn is a stand up comedian from Brooklyn. (Okay, Park Slope). From MTV's “Remote Control” to SNL to Comedy Central's “Tough Crowd,” Mr. Quinn is not one to take a hint and bow out gracefully. He's been on Broadway with “Irish Wake and Colin Quinn Long Story Short” And he's been off Broadway with his show “Colin Quinn Unconstitutional.” His web series “Cop Show” can be seen on LSTUDIO.com. His first and last book, “The Coloring Book,” is now out from Grand Central Publishing. Colin can be seen as Amy Schumer’s father in this hit Universal film “Trainwreck.”

Method Of Process Part 3

Listen to "Methods Of Process Part Three" on Spreaker. In this part we put focus on the introvert. Some find it difficult to believe how much of a loner I am. I openly admit that it's injured my career. Think of it as the fruit on the limbs of a tree. How giving is that tree? I sit and watch animals endlessly take the fruit before its ripe. The human is no different. Being a creative mind and spirit puts you in a position of developing fruit on your branches. No day passes that someone doesn't pass your tree thinking the objects on the limb belong to them. Where is it safe? Being that introvert proves to be the answer for multiple many. But that's not the way you were designed.

AV.i

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update AV.i On DJs Being Musicians" on Spreaker. The DJ no longer has to wait for the artists to push their music forward. The master mixers are gaining access to levels of play where the artist invites them to take their songwriting and performance to different levels. But it doesn't end there. For AV.i its about making your own DJ music. Then pushing it beyond his French homeland.

Scott Quinn

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Scott Quinn Promoting Music" on Spreaker. Behind the waves of radio as we know it. There are layers of sound being created by songwriters and producers untouched by the major labels. Making music has gotten easier. Marketing it is the question we took to Scott Quinn.

Tito Jackson

Listen to "Tito Jackson Get It Baby" on Spreaker. Tito Jackson's eclectic musical arrow is aimed in the direction of diverse genres, R&B, blues, and pop, and at this juncture, Tito plans a series of recording ventures that will include a solo debut album TITO TIME featuring a caravan of styles that will be released in November 2016. The first single off of his solo album TITO TIME is "Get It Baby" and this up tempo tune featuring the iconic Big Daddy Kane is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play Music stores.

Randy Jones From The Village People

Listen to "Randy Jones From The Village People" on Spreaker. Randy is an actor, author, American Music Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist. In his 50-year career before, with and since Village People, he has sold more than 100 million units and garnered over a quarter billion views on YouTube. Perhaps best known for his hits with the group, like "Macho Man", "In the Navy", "Go West" and "Y.M.C.A," he has earned 75 Gold and Platinum record certificates, toured worldwide, starred in the camp classic film, "Can't Stop the Music", made the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine and in 2008, was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Methods Of Process Part Two

Listen to "Methods Of Process Part Two" on Spreaker. The process. Rarely do we give it respect. Who you are in this moment. Not where you are going. But who you are has a story. A journey. Steps were taken to reach this point. What we find so easily available is every reason to reshape how we got here. One such place is getting really upset with ourselves when things don't go as planned. You should enter each day expecting the unexpected. You can have mile markers that help guide the path. But everything outside yourself controls the direction of your ship. Expect the unexpected and you will be miles ahead of anyone by way of controlling stress and anxiety.

Rain Man

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Rain Man Not The Singer" on Spreaker. I'm guilty of it. I naturally think those behind the turntables are such masters at their craft that singing with the songs is part of the performance. Not so for Rain Man. He understands his craft. And it doesn't include bringing a vocal performance to the methods of madness he pours through those huge festival speakers.

Nick Mason from Pink Floyd

Listen to "Nick Mason From Pink Floyd" on Spreaker. Pink Floyd will release ‘The Early Years 1965-1972’ on Friday, November 11, 2016. Pink Floyd have delved into their vast music archive, back to the very start of their career, to produce a deluxe 27-disc boxset featuring 7 individual book-style packages, featuring never before released material. The box set will contain TV recordings, BBC Sessions, unreleased tracks, outtakes and demos over an incredible 12 hours, 33 mins of audio (made up of 130 tracks) and over 15 hours of video. Over 20 unreleased songs including 7 hours of previously unreleased live audio, plus 7 hours of rare concert footage are included, along with meticulously produced 7” singles in replica sleeves, collectable memorabilia, feature films and new sound mixes. Previously unreleased tracks include 1967’s Vegetable Man and In The Beechwoods which have been newly mixed for the release.  Unreleased demos, TV appearances and live footage from the Pink Floyd archives  6 volumes plus a bonus EXCLUSIVE ‘Extras’ package across 27 discs  Over 20 unreleased songs including 1967’s Vegetable Man and In the Beechwoods  Remixed and updated versions of the music from ‘Zabriskie Point’  7 hours of previously unreleased live audio  15 hours 35 mins of video including rare concert performances, interviews and 3 feature films ‘The Early Years 1965-1972’ will give collectors the opportunity to hear the evolution of the band and witness their part in cultural revolutions from their earliest recordings and studio sessions to the years prior to the release of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, one of the biggest selling albums of all time. From the single Arnold Layne to the 20-minute epic Echoes, fans will see the invention of psychedelic progressive rock via an insightful collection that explores the Pink Floyd story from the time Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason and Syd Barrett met at London’s Regent Street Polytechnic through to Syd’s departure and David Gilmour joining to form the iconic lineup. In addition to the deluxe set, a 2-CD highlights album ‘The Early Years – CRE/ATION’ will also be available on Friday, November 11, 2016 through Pink Floyd Records. Each individual book-style package will be released separately early in 2017, except ‘BONUS CONTINU/ATION’ which is exclusive to this box set.

We McDonald Is Back

Listen to "We McDonald From NBCs The Voice Is Back" on Spreaker. The name Wé is Kenyan for "diligence," which is something that Wé has had her entire life. Her father helped her get into vocal lessons at the Harlem School of the Arts, which she still attends afterschool and on weekends. Wé has performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and, most recently, at the Apollo Theater. Although Wé has always found her place with music, she struggled to fit in at school. Kids teased her for her high-pitched voice and thick glasses, but she stuck it out and slowly things got better. Now she embraces her differences and is hoping her uniqueness will help her stand out on “The Voice.”

Tony Hendra

Listen to "Tony Hendra From National Lampoon" on Spreaker. National Lampoon releases its first original album in more than 35 years -- “Are There Any Triggers Here Tonight?” on Friday, September 9th. The album has been created by key Lampoon veteran Tony Hendra and his brilliant satirical team at The Final Edition Radio Hour. With its uncompromising satirical thrust and healthy disregard for establishment assumptions, “Are There Any Triggers Here Tonight?,” sets out to recapture the spirit of National Lampoon’s glory years, and apply it to the pretensions, hypocrisies, injustices and inequities of 21st century America. “Are There Any Triggers Here Tonight?” is available by going to http://www.thefinaledition.com, CD Baby and iTunes.

The Lyrics From Billy's Forest Chapter 48

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 48" on Spreaker. You're being called. It's a term many preachers use to help open the heart of the traveler. We question our steps so often as Christians. Without truly realizing the importance of God's presence already inside your chapters. You're being called. What exactly does it mean and how many times can you ignore it? It reaches beyond dropping a few bucks in the plate. It stretches past the normal paths of growth and take. Rather than asking why is God calling you. Why not say "I am.... Yours."

Brendan Fletcher

Listen to "rBeatz Entertainment Update Brendan Fletcher From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. When the performers win their way onto NBC's The Voice. I've always wondered if it's part of the dream or does it become a mission of ambition? Brendan Fletcher believes in the purpose of the moment. A little trick he learned when making his way into his brothers garage band.

Bindi Lebowitz

Listen to "Bindi Leibowitz From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. Bindi went to Keystone College where she started the school’s first choir. While in college Bindi watched her mother beat breast cancer for a second time, and in the process she adapted a more spiritual lifestyle. She got the name Bindi because she wears a "bindi" every day, to remind her that she is on a journey and she has a purpose in life. She works as a receptionist at a salon and a local barbershop.

Amy Foster The Rift Uprising

Listen to "Amy Foster The Rift Uprising" on Spreaker. From the very first scene, Amy S. Foster’s THE RIFT UPRISING will pull you into a world full of danger and secrets, as one young woman discovers the monsters she’s always fought against might be monsters she needs to fight for. The first book in a trilogy, THE RIFT UPRISING is already garnering major attention with two blockbuster producers, Michael Sugar (Spotlight, The Knick) and Ivan Reitman (Up in the Air, Ghostbusters) signed on for a movie version. “I was sucked into this novel from the get-go,” says David Pomerico, the acquiring editor. “Ryn is just such a fascinating heroine, the action is fantastic, and I’m sure readers will be carried along by Amy’s incredible ability as a lyricist, just as I was.” And when David says “lyricist,” he’s not speaking metaphorically. For while THE RIFT UPRISING marks Foster’s science fiction debut, she has long been a force in the creative world, most notably as Michael Bublé’s writing partner and the author of the critically-acclaimed When Autumn Leaves. A blend of YA and Adult, science fiction and military thriller, THE RIFT UPRISING is action-packed and cinematic in scope, perfect for fans not just of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, but also of The Bourne Identity and Edge of Tomorrow. ABOUT THE RIFT UPRISING: Normal seventeen-year-old girls go to high school, binge watch TV shows all weekend, and flirt with everyone on the face of the Earth. But Ryn Whitaker is trying to save it. Ryn is a Citadel. A soldier. A liar. Ryn and her fellow Citadels were specially chosen and trained to guard a Rift—one of fourteen unpredictable tears in the fabric of the universe that serve as doorways to alternate Earths. Unbeknownst to her family, Ryn leaves for school each day and then reports for duty as an elite, cybernetically-altered soldier who can run faster, jump farther, and fight better than a Navy SEAL—which comes in handy when she’s not sure if axe-wielding Vikings or any number of other terrified and often dangerous beings come through the Rift. A fine-tuned weapon, Ryn is a picture-perfect Citadel. But that’s all about to change. When a young man named Ezra is pulled through the Rift, Ryn finds herself immediately drawn to him, despite her training. What starts as a physical attraction quickly grows deeper, and Ezra’s curiosity throws Ryn off balance when he starts questioning the Rifts, the mysterious organization that oversees them, and the Citadels themselves—questions that lead Ryn to wonder if the lies she’s been telling her family are just the surface of a much bigger lie told to her. As Ryn and Ezra desperately try to get to that truth, they discover that each revelation blurs the line between the villains and the heroes even more. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: AMY S. FOSTER was born in Victoria, Canada to singer B.J. Cook and legendary record producer David Foster. But Amy opted out of a career in music and chose international business instead. While going to American University in Washington DC, she took a course in creative writing with renowned poet Ann Darr that would change the direction of her life. After graduating, Amy moved to London to hone her literary skills, determined to get a collection of her own poetry published. It was there that she met producer Martin Terefe (Mike Posner, Shawn Mendes, James Morrison) who asked her if she wanted him to put some music to her poetry. The two made a ground breaking spoken word record which turned Amy’s focus entirely to music and from there, the progression to becoming a lyricist was natural. Since then, artists have sought out Amy’s easy, conversational style of writing and her uncanny ability to help them tell their own stories. Amy has penned four number one hits with Michael Buble (Home, Everything and Haven’t Met You Yet, Beautiful Day). “Home” has also been covered by Westlife and Blake Shelton which gave Amy her first country Number One. She has worked with artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Destiny’s Child, Solange Knowles, Eric Benet, Diana Krall, Josh Groban, One Flew South, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, John Paul White of The Civil Wars, RyanDan, Who is Fancy, Chris Mann, and most recently a collaboration with Michah Wilshire of the band Wilshire. The two have formed their own group called QOINS . “When Autumn Leaves”, Amy’s first work of fiction was published by The Overlook Press in September 2009. Currently, Amy lives in Portland, OR with her husband Matt Freeman and their three children, Mikaela, Eva and Vaughn. Her next release is, the first in The Rift Trilogy, for Harper Collins is coming to a bookstore near you in the Fall of 2016.

XYLO

Listen to "Paige And Chase From XYLO" on Spreaker. Brother – sister duo XYLØ is a Southern California indie pop group comprised of producer/drummer/songwriter Chase Duddy (31) and his younger sister, vocalist/songwriter Paige Duddy (21). Mixing melodic, dark, lustful vocals with an atmospheric blend of indie rock, electronica, and dirty hip-hop beats, XYLØ has drawn early comparisons to the likes of Lorde and Lana Del Rey. Their songs have garnered millions of streams as well as critical praise from Zane Lowe, Complex Magazine, LA Weekly and The Guardian. Although the band was launched only one year ago, XYLØ has already amassed a global fan base. Chase and Paige were raised in a musical family; notably, their grandfather Joe Porcaro, a prominent jazz drummer and studio percussionist. Perhaps growing up in this environment led Chase and Paige to share a musical bond, although their 10 year age difference initially created a difficult barrier both personally and musically. “Since Paige and I are 10 years apart in age we didn't grow up making music together or anything like that,” says Chase. “Since I was very young when I first discovered my love for music (age 9), I knew that one day I wanted to make music for a living (Paige wasn't even born yet).” By the time Paige was old enough to want to work with her older brother, he had already moved to Hollywood to pursue his career. Chase spent the bulk of his twenties living in and around Hollywood and Los Angeles' creative Los Feliz neighborhood. During that time, he honed his skills as a touring drummer and studio producer resulting in TV syncs as well as doing custom music and composing for various campaigns. Over the years, Paige was occasionally asked to lend her voice to Chase’s projects and their chemistry as a team began to slowly develop. At the beginning of 2014, the siblings started working on their first song together. That song, a hazy pop ballad about love and freedom titled "America,” was licensed for an online PacSun commercial starring Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The internet lit up in response and the track garnered over 1.6 million listens on soundcloud as well as reached #1 on hypemachine. “I wanted to write a dark/sad sounding ballad for us that was atmospheric and started with the piano chords and a melody idea,” says Chase. “And it turned into this song that was inspired by a personal experience Paige was going through.” Paige adds, “My boyfriend was forced to leave the country because of his visa and we didn't know when we were going to see each other next. It was a really difficult time. So we drew from that and ‘America’ became about a country forcing two people apart." Following the viral success of “America,” the band self-released three subsequent singles – “Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea,” “After life,” and “L.A. Love Song” - with each one garnering millions of listens and contributing to the buzz around the band. At the end of 2015, XYLØ finally decided to sign a major label deal with Sony’s Disruptor Records.

Julie Winterbottom

Listen to "Julie Winterbottom Fright Lopedia" on Spreaker. It’s time to get scared silly with FRIGHTLOPEDIA: An Encyclopedia of Everything Scary, Creepy, and Spine-Chilling, from Arachnids to Zombies (Workman Publishing; August 23, 2016; Ages 8 and up), written by Julie Winterbottom and illustrated by Stefano Tambellini. From the spooky to the outrageous, FRIGHTLOPEDIA features everything you need to know about ghosts, werewolves, aliens, mummies, and more. Readers will encounter real-life creepy creatures, petrifying plants, and ghostly places they never imagined existed, plus gain practical information like how to say “boo” in 15 languages and escape from quicksand. Not limited to great scary reading, FRIGHTLOPEDIA also includes DIY creepiness like making fake blood, tips for a perfect séance, and how to look like a true zombie.

Jason Flom

Listen to "Jason Flom Wrongful Convictions" on Spreaker. Lava chief Jason Flom, who has long been an advocate for reform of the criminal-justice system, has earned a strong reception with his new podcast, Wrongful Conviction. The series, touted as a tale of "tragedy, triumph, unequal justice and actual innocence," joined the Top 50 podcasts on iTunes and is now featured alongside high-profile offerings from Bill Maher and NPR. Launched in collaboration with production company reVolver, Wrongful Conviction is a 10-episode series featuring interviews with exonerated men and women who have spent many long years in prison for crimes they did not commit. Season one of Wrongful Conviction sits down with several exonerees and the people fighting to overturn wrongful convictions around the country, including Raymond Santana, Doug Dilosa, Derrick Hamilton and Fernando Bermudez. “Creating this podcast has been an emotional roller coaster for me. It's also been a tremendous privilege to interview, document and help draw attention to the unimaginable experiences of these extraordinary men and women who spent years behind bars for crimes they did not commit," said Flom. "Jason Flom has been an exemplary force championing the wrongfully convicted for decades with his immense passion, dedication and true understanding of the issues facing our exonerees and our broken criminal system," said Barry Scheck, Co-founder and Co-director of the Innocence Project. "It has been a pleasure working alongside Jason from the earliest days of the Innocence Project and there is no one better suited to bring attention to the stories of our brave exonerees." Wrongful Conviction is available on iTunes, Google Play and Spotify, with new episodes premiering every Tuesday.

The Method Of Process Part One

Listen to "Methods Of Process Part One" on Spreaker. Very few of us take the time to grip the handlebars of the ride that brought you to the present. We wake up. Climb on board. Then expect fate to be the appropriate guide. Then something causes a trip or a stumble which forces us to instantly place blame. When in fact the process of direction you've been sailing has put you in a moment that could've been controlled. Deep thinking? The next breath you take. If one element is removed from how your body works. The easily performed everyday thing adventure of bringing air to your blood stream begins to struggle. Your journey is no different.

Austin Allsup

Listen to "rBeatz Entertainment Update Austin Allsup From NBCs The Voice" on Spreaker. Being live on stage is only part of the process of getting full access to your potential. Austin Allsup continues to turn his love for music into a journey of vocal lessons learned. Being on NBC's The Voice has elevated the performance.

Huey Mack

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Huey Mack Keeping It Real" on Spreaker. The greatest moments are usually the trips and stumbles that catch you off guard. One such page in the chapters of Huey Mack was during a performance in Lansing. He was given this huge introduction. Then something went down. Making it a lasting adventure in Lancing was the after the show discovery.

Rick Dees

Listen to "Rick Dees All Time 40 Greatest Desserts" on Spreaker. Renowned radio and TV personality, comedic performer, and Grammy Governor’s Award winner Rick Dees has made an indelible mark in entertainment. He entertains the world with music and comedy. His #1 internationally syndicated radio show, “The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40,” is heard each weekend by more than 70 million people across the U.S., in 125 countries, and on the Armed Forces Radio Network. When he’s not keeping the beat for millions of fans, he relaxes with the eggbeaters. Rick has a longtime passion for and expertise in baking. Now, Rick has brought together his favorite scrumptious “deeserts” in RICK DEES ALL-TIME TOP 40 GREATEST DESSERTS (Dees Creations, Inc.; October 24, 2016; $54.95 Hardcover). With a foreword by Wolfgang Puck, it includes pies, cobblers, cakes, soufflés, flans, cookies, tartes, toffee, and more. There are delicious delectables and crowd pleasers like Rick’s Old-Fashioned Apple Pie, Shaker Lemon Pie, Peach Cobbler, Rick’s Red Velvet Cake, Don’t Tell Mama Cake, Molten Chocolate Cake, Cola Cake, Date Shakes, Butterscotch Pecan Soufflé, Bananas Foster, Super Creamy Chocolate Frosting, Crème Fraîche, and Caramel Sauce. Rick includes personal stories and anecdotes, like his memory of gathering fresh pecans from his grandmother’s backyard in Goldsboro, North Carolina, for his first pie, and discovering the social benefits of being a great baker in high school. His go-to dessert cookbook provides more than 50 simple recipes that even first-time bakers will whip up with ease. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photography throughout and with helpful tips on metric equivalents, baking the perfect pie crust, serving recommendations, and informative Chef’s Notes for each recipe, RICK DEES ALL-TIME TOP 40 GREATEST DESSERTS will add mouth-watering desserts to your table every time.

Creating Tomorrow

Listen to "Creating Tomorrow" on Spreaker. The title says it all. How can we get by today if all we ever think about is what we did yesterday? Demand that you are creating tomorrow. To get there isn't a self signed contract or a soft heart that folds during every challenge. You have to develop a daily command. Not reminder. A vocal presence that lays out the brickwork of a path that which will take you there. Sounds like a trick or a crazy witch tale. Until you realize how you got to this present place you stand. Did you arrive unplanned? We hear it all the time. I just showed up. Why not arrive in your tomorrow by being the creator of the moment?