Jessica Yellin

Listen to "Jessica Yellin Releases Savage News" on Spreaker. Emmy Award-winning political journalist Jessica Yellin, former Chief White House Correspondent for CNN, makes her debut as a novelist with SAVAGE NEWS (Mira Books). As a smart, feisty and serious-minded female reporter jockeys for recognition in a world of rapid news cycles, short attention spans, and manufactured news, she encounters cut-throat competitors and predators at every turn. Can she hold onto her journalistic ethics and still triumph in a landscape that has become one giant reality show? Natalie Savage has transferred to Washington, D.C. on temporary assignment as White House correspondent for the news network ATN. It is a dream gig for a political journalist who has worked the trenches for more than a decade, and Natalie wants the job permanently. She knows from the start it will be tough, but she has no idea the kinds of ridiculous hoops she will be made to jump through to prove herself worthy. ATN has a new CEO determined to get profits up, and if that means sacrificing solid journalism for mob-pleasing hyper-news, well, serious journalists such as Natalie just need to suck it up. But can she? Getting the White House assignment means open competition with Ryan McGreavy, a twenty-six-year-old frat boy with political connections and supercilious charm, but no experience. When the network decides to publicly pit Natalie and Ryan against each other to see who can win the affections of viewers, Natalie soon discovers she is the underdog. Even her bureau chief seems to be plotting against her to win Ryan the job. Natalie swallows her pride, enduring sharp and hurtful criticism and suffering through a pricy (and potentially hazardous to her health) makeover to win favor. But sacrificing her hard-earned pride in being a good journalist is harder to accept. When diplomatic events involving a visiting Colombian leader and his rape-accused playboy son erupt at the White House, Natalie loses the plumb assignment to Ryan. But they can’t place this simmering newswoman on the back burner for long. Soon, an unexpected connection to FLOTUS gives Natalie the leg-up she needs to prove herself and conquer the powers that are doing their best to keep her down.

Mike McPadden

Listen to "Mike McPadden Releases Teen Movie Hell" on Spreaker. "I heartily hurrah this hormonal hagiography."- Patton Oswalt "The R-rated Rosetta Stone of celluloid abandon, a must-read for multiple generations"- Allan Arkush, Rock 'n' Roll High School "This book is good for people who like teen movies. Teen movies are good for people who like gratuitous nudity. I am those people!"- Gilbert Gottfried "Anyone who remembers sneaking into theater showings of flicks like Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), The Last American Virgin (1982), and Porky's (1981)-or staying up late to watch them on cable without mom and dad knowing-is going to love the awesome new book Teen Movie Hell." -Dangerous Minds Nerds! Jocks! Vans! Bikini-swiping dogs! Prepare for TEEN MOVIE HELL, an inferno of pranks, proms, pools, and puberty coming this April from Mike "McBeardo" McPadden and Bazillion Points Books. Born in the drive-in theater backseats of the 1970s, the demonic visions of Teen Movie Hell (ISBN 978-1-935950-23-3) fueled the VCR, cable TV, and shopping mall multiplex booms of the 1980s before collapsing in the 1990s in a pixelated pile of cable dissipation and Internet indulgences. Between George Lucas's American Graffiti in 1973 and Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused twenty years later, lust-driven laugh riots on the order of Animal House, Porky's, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Revenge of the Nerds boomed at the box office and conquered pop culture by celebrating adolescent misbehavior run amok. Puberty-powered comedy classics including Meatballs, Caddyshack, Valley Girl, and The Last American Virgin fused hormonal overloads with anti-authority abandon and below-the-belt slapstick to create a genre that also unleashed the anarchic, sex-mad likes of The Swinging Cheerleaders, H.O.T.S., Hardbodies, Private School, Joysticks, Spring Break, and Zapped! as well as the mainstream variations Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Pretty in Pink. In more than 350 reviews, all-seeing author Mike "McBeardo" McPadden (Heavy Metal Movies) passes righteous judgment over the entire genre, one boobs-and-boner opus at a time. The book also features contributions by Eddie Deezen (Grease, Midnight Madness, Zapped!), Kat Ellinger (Diabolique), Wendy McClure (The Wilder Life), Katie Rife (The Onion AV Club), Samm Deighan (Diabolique), and Kier-La Janisse (House of Psychotic Women), plus guest reviews by Lisa Carver (Rollerderby), Heather Drain (Video Watchdog), Christina Ward (Feral House), Rachel McPadden, and Liz Mason (Quimby's). Tap the keg, tailor your toga, and belly flop hard into the exploitation inferno of bikinis beaches, locker rooms, summer camps, study halls, wayward teachers, cool camp counselors, wet-T-shirts, custom vans, sexy ESP, shower peepholes, and other overlooked penal code violations! MORE QUOTES "Prepare to be transported back to a carefree era of flagrant boners, panty raids, shower snooping, binge drinking, and that first awkward backseat grope session. Is there any genre more disrespected and misunderstood than the teen sex comedy? Thank God for this book!" - Robin Bougie, Cinema Sewer "McPadden's nostalgia-fueled masterpiece is a VHS-scented whirlwind of virgin angst and pizza parties. If only this book had existed in the actual '80s, the world wouldn't be the toilet it is today."- Zack Carlson and Bryan Connolly, co-authors of Destroy All Movies!!!: The Complete Guide to Punks on Film "This book captures everything I loved about all of those sexy and scandalous teen flicks I snuck downstairs to watch when my parents thought I was sleeping. Sweetly nostalgic and playful, but also reflective and incredibly thoughtful, Teen Movie Hell is the book the world may need right now."- Amanda Reyes, author of Are You in the House Alone? A TV-Movie Compendium, 1964-1999

Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson

Listen to "Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson From Bachelor Nation" on Spreaker. In the hit series Bachelor in Paradise, former fan favorites from both The Bachelorand The Bachelorette travel to a romantic paradise for a second chance at finding love. In late 2018, during the season five finale, entrepreneur Chris Randone (The Bachelorette, Season 14) got down on one knee and proposed to fitness instructor Krystal Nielson (The Bachelor, Season 22). She said yes! Now fans of The Bachelor franchise can watch how their romance blossomed from the very beginning on the free streaming video service Tubi. Beginning April 1, the thrilling first seasons of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette as well as Chris and Krystal’s season of Bachelor in Paradise will become available for streaming for the first time on Tubi. Tubi is the world’s largest ad-supported video on demand service with more than 12,000 movies and television shows from nearly every major Hollywood studio. Customers can easily access these seasons of The Bachelor franchise from the largest content library on the planet – completely free starting April 1. On April 1, speak with Chris Randone and Krystal Nielson to find out what they’ve been up to since last fall’s exciting Bachelor in Paradise season finale, if they’ve set a wedding date, their thoughts about starting a family, and how fans can relive all their favorite Bachelor moments for free on Tubi.

The Lyrics From Billy's Foret Chapter 151

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 151" on Spreaker. I remember what it was like to finally write with a pen rather than a pencil. My teachers were extremely strict about what I held in my hand. Was it because we could easily erase the mistakes we made during spelling tests and while trying to figure out addition and subtraction? On this podcast I dive into those moments of things we should erase but too many of us are documenting our lives with a pen. Sure you can try to scratch it out but I've learned as a daily writer that the truer story and or attempt still lives on the opposite side of the sheet of paper. Which is why I'll probably never reach for a digital way to keep whatever energy is moving through me. Computer screens don't require an eraser and once your thoughts are gone you can't come back to the truthful walk you can only assume you know what you were feeling. If we are to be living in the presence of Now shouldn't that come with an eraser and or computer screen that magically makes words disappear? I agree with that approach and yet I'm torn by why we erase things rather than heal from them. This isn't conceited but I locate knowledge in the pages written 18 to 25 years ago. Stuff my heart let go of reunites with where I stand today. There's no judgement, there's only experience. In all that we do daily, how you once lived can physically and mentally change someone's life during these moments of everyday change and challenge. Allow yourself to put faith in your worst days so others don't have to endure the same. Teach your journey. You've mastered survival.

Touched By Blank

Listen to "Touched By Blank" on Spreaker. I invite you to fill in the empty space. Touched by ______. Someone's hand? A thought? A moment of togetherness? On this podcast we put focus on how in 2019 we're spending less time taking note of what we are touched by and placing more energy into how we've been disciplined. We walk into every day knowing what's expected. The ability to succeed requires the right amount of energy and space to be used or how you're perceived will create a scene that some may call you out on. Therefore the little things that touch us go unnoticed and or unspoken. I was reminded of how powerful those little things are when a five year old I don't know and will probably never see again sat down beside his grandmother and I and placed on a one inch by one inch sheet of of paper his thoughts. What I didn't see was him taking the paper out of the very small book and placing it next to me. I noticed it while leaving. I gave it to his grandmother. The child raced over to take it from her and he gave it to me. I sat down with him and explained how important it was this moment we presently stood in. I said, "I'm a daily writer. Writing words on paper is so important to me. For you to share this with me is something I invite you to never stop. Writing has the ability to change peoples lives. Thank you so much for sharing your words." That one inch by one inch handwritten note from the five year old was securely placed in my daily writing journal this morning. Touched by ____.

Rachel And Priscilla

Listen to "Rachel Blanchard and Priscilla Faia From You Me Her" on Spreaker. TV’s first polyromantic comedy is back for season four on AT&T AUDIENCE Network. What began as an impulsive date between suburban husband Jack (Greg Poehler) and neophyte escort Izzy (Faia) spins into a whirlwind three-way affair that includes Jack’s wife Emma (Blanchard). Over a span of 10 days, their arrangement becomes something else entirely: A real romance with real stakes involving real people. In season four, the trio has moved back to the ‘burbs to start their unconventionally conventional family together, but what if they can’t quite jam their triangular peg into the smooth round hole that is Hawthorne Heights? Are they tempting fate by becoming the dreaded “polymonogamists”, rejecting the open spirit of polyamory so they can wedge back into the life they know? Something’s gotta give, and it just might be the peculiar romance that turned their lives upside down... for the better. Rachel Blanchard is best known for playing the part of Cher Horowitz on the television series Clueless. She also played Roxanne on the TV series 7th Heaven and has had recurring roles in the British sitcom Peep Show, HBO’s Flight of the Conchordsand FX’s crime series Fargo. Canadian actress and writer Priscilla Faia is best known for her roles in Rookie Blue and Method. Faia was named as an Emmy® contender by Gold Derby’s Tom O’Neil in the Los Angeles Times’ “Critics Picks.” Additionally, she was nominated for a 2016 UBCP/ACTRA Award for Best Actress and Best Actress in a Dramatic Series in 2017.

Carl Palmer

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Nora McInerny

Listen to "Nora McInerny Releases No Happy Endings" on Spreaker. NO HAPPY ENDINGS is a new memoir with more heartbreaking and hilarious meditations from Nora McInerny (Dey Street Books; March 26, 2019). Life isn’t always happy, but it isn’t the end—there will be unimaginable joy and incomprehensible tragedy through it all. As Nora reminds us, there will be no happy endings, but there will be new beginnings. The New York Times says Nora’s podcast interviews are “a gift to be able to listen [to],” and her writing is no different. Nora was grief-stricken by the death of her husband, father, and miscarriage of her second child within months of each other. A widowed, single mother of a young son, she found herself creating a new life from a series of unexpected choices. Today, Nora is remarried, and mothers 4 children ranging from a toddler to a teen. Sounds like a happy ending, right? Sort of! But while her new circumstances bring her extraordinary joy (and hilarious stories), her life is tinged with sadness over her losses. Nora is known for bringing heart and humor to the toughest of topics, using her personal story about living through loss, grief, and new beginnings to inspire a deep connection with people. In an interview, she can discuss: • Humor, Grief, and Loss: Being a widow is awkward, and often humorous. Nora started the Hot Young Widows club, a group of women (and men!) who have been through significant loss and are helping each other get through it. • Nonprofit Organization and Entrepreneurship: Nora has found meaning in her work launching Still Kickin, a nonprofit in memory of her late husband, which provides financial support to people going through awful things. • Motherhood, Blended Families, and Feminism: Nora parents four children and is in love with two men, one dead and one alive. • Internet, Storytelling, and Personal Narrative • Cancer, Brain Cancer, Death, and Dying (and everything that goes along with it—doctors, health insurance, and why we shouldn’t have to crowdfund tragedy) Nora brings empathy and wit to difficult subjects from gun control to sexual assault to healthcare, and has contributed to Elle.com, Cosmopolitan.com, Buzzfeed, Slate, Time, Vox, and more. About the author: NORA MCINERNY IS a reluctant expert in difficult conversations. As the host of American Public Media’s Gracie Award winning podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora brings empathy and wit to difficult subjects from gun control to sexual assault. Nora is a contributor to Elle.com, Cosmopolitan.com, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Buzzfeed, Time.com, Slate and Vox, where she’s often tapped for her essay pieces highlighting the emotional landscape and humor in complex topics, like the financial impacts of healthcare and grief in a digital age. She founded the non-profit Still Kickin and the Hot Young Widows Club, an online group of people who have lost their significant other.

Nikki M James

Listen to "Nikki M James From Proven Innocent On FOX" on Spreaker. PROVEN INNOCENT follows an underdog criminal defense firm led by MADELINE SCOTT (Rachelle Lefevre, "Under the Dome," "A Gifted Man"), a fierce and uncompromising lawyer with a hunger for justice. At age 18, she was wrongfully convicted, along with her brother, in a sensational murder case that made her an infamous media obsession, a household name and a national cause célèbre. Nikki M. James is a strong female lead on the show playing communications director Violet Price at a criminal defense firm that specializes in wrongful convictions. She stars alongside Kelsey Grammer, Rachelle Lefevre ("Twilight") and Russell Hornsby ("The Hate You Give," "Creed"). Nikki is a TONY award winner for her performance in "The Book of Mormon." (Next Week's Episode) MATERNAL INSTINCTS INVESTIGATED ON AN ALL-NEW "PROVEN INNOCENT" FRIDAY, APRIL 26, ON FOX The team takes on the case of a mother, Gabrielle Parcell (guest star Samantha Sloyan), who is serving a life sentence for shaking her infant daughter, leading to her death. Meanwhile, Levi and Madeline uncover more truths about Rosemary's past and their high school class, while Bellows and his team continue their mission to send Madeline back to prison

Vincent Manzo

Listen to "Vincent Manzo Nuclear Arms Control" on Spreaker. According to the Arms Control Association, the United States and Russia possess about 90% of the world’s estimated 15,000 nuclear warheads. As of today, there is just one nuclear arms control treaty in place between the two nations— New START. It is uncertain if President Trump or Vladimir Putin are willing to either extend or renew the treaty set to expire in 2021. With the very real likelihood that we’ll be without any arms control agreements if both countries fail to extend the New START treaty, the big questions are: what does a world with no arms control treaties look like? How can we preserve our national security without the transparency that are the real purpose of treaties? To study these daunting challenges and provide findings to the appropriate government agencies, CNA, the non-profit research and analysis organization, has done an in-depth analysis of the risks and policy options for a future of nuclear arms control without a treaty

Living In A Positive Now

Listen to "Living With The Positive Now" on Spreaker. We all deal with it. Waking up in a bad or lazy mood. Then we carry it forward to our workday. Wow! What did your fellow creative people do to deserve that part of your personality? You can't hide a bad mood or shape of thoughts that aren't perfectly designed to motivate. You can though be in control of your Now. On this podcast we talk about hitting those invisible walls with absolutely no desire of wanting to penetrate them or throw them to the side. This isn't Jesus speak. Trust me living a Christian life means faces barrels of darkness not just on Monday's and Friday's but everyday. That's how you strengthen your faith. Face the wickedly weird beast and don't allow it to reach others by way of you spreading the moods that which have consumed you. Mood swings and uninspired times are usually caused by what we've done before this moment of Now arrived. You can't rewrite your past in a world where smart phone cameras are capturing everything. You can't live in a future where everything seems to be standing in the way of your success. Deal with your Now by identifying the purpose of your moment. Live a positive Now. Winning is a choice. Being upset is a choice. Hating your boss is a choice. It doesn't matter how much water you drink you can't wash away a bad mood. You have to change the way you accept your Now. Belong to it. Treat it like the way you want to be treated. Be respectful of it. Grow with it. We all have bad days and it's usually caused by bad thinking. Create your positive Now. Not everybody is gonna love that side of you. There are people that hate positive people. It doesn't matter. When all is said and done you have to live with yourself. Be truthful to that part of the journey.

Julian King

Listen to "Julian King From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Julian grew up singing in choir, but it wasn't until his middle school production of "Beauty and the Beast" that he really fell in love with the energy of the stage. He went on to attend the well-known Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts with a focus on vocal performance, which he continued through college. After being in a rut for a few years, he jumped on the opportunity to move to China for a nine-month hotel singing tour. China was life-changing for Julian and now he's ready to show America his talents on "The Voice."

Hamlet Sarkissian

Listen to "Hamlet Sarkissian Releases Lovers In The Fog" on Spreaker. Love is in the air… but so is the cold war. Hamlet Sarkissian’s Lovers in the Fog (Page Publishing, April 2, 2019) intermingles a search for romantic completion with a quest for human rights in Gorbachev-era Russia. While the story is set in the late 80s, it is impossible to ignore the parallels with today’s tense political climate, where echoes of Cold War rhetoric emanate from news outlets and officials debate over America’s relationship with Russia. As the son of a prominent dissident in Soviet Armenia (the former USSR), Sarkissian was unlikely to grow up and live in Los Angeles as a successful filmmaker/author. His father, Vache Sarkissian, was a political prisoner during the Cold War and spent 18 years in KGB prisons and Soviet Gulag labor camps as punishment for resisting the dictatorial and tyrannical central government. Sarkissian was a first-hand witness to the unfolding drama derisively labeled the “Evil Empire” by United States president Ronald Reagan – where ordinary people tried to live their lives peacefully while Russian authorities responded with psychological warfare. Daily life as the son of a political prisoner shaped his worldview, but rather than normalizing the constant surveillance and fear, Sarkissian explored an internal drive to improve the human condition through art; as a young man he was accepted to the prestigious Leningrad Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography. Finding life in the Soviet system unbearable after his father’s suicide in 1987, he emigrated to the U.S., sponsored by the International Institute of Human Rights. Here, he developed into a new breed of artist, passionate about justice and driven to tell vivid, unforgettable stories that awaken people to important issues lurking just below the surface – like his feature drama film "Camera Obscura" (2000). Given the virulent political climate in the United States today, and the destructive polarization of the media, Lovers in the Fog offers an opportunity to hear unfiltered truths about Russia, Communism and the courageous dissidents who sacrificed their lives to share the truth. Told from the point of view of Luke Forsythe, an American human rights attorney who goes to Russia to teach local dissidents how to reform their civil laws, the story opens with Luke embarking on a solo drive up the east coast of the United States to rendezvous with the love of his life, a mystery woman who went missing a decade before. During the drive from Key West to Montauk, the open road provides Luke with a canvas upon which he paints his memories, desires and deepest fears. His love affair, his new family and his efforts to extricate dissidents from Gorbachev’s Russia are vividly remembered and parsed so he can filter truth from reality

Ron Underwood From 9 Electric

Listen to "Ron Underwood From 9 Electric" on Spreaker. The Light" showcases 9Electric and Carla playing on a stylized city rooftop that looks straight out of a comic book. The music video is the brainchild of frontman Ron Underwood, who filmed and directed from start to finish. "The actual video shoot for 'The Light' was a piece of cake," Underwood explains. "I shot each person individually in front of a green screen in a garage with a couple of lights." All hands were on deck while filming "The Light." Guitarist Mikey Lopez assisted Harvey in particular. "Working with Carla was so much fun... I stood off to the side as she did all of her takes and hit play and stop on the playback music. You know, the glamorous, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stuff!" he shares with a laugh. He goes on to say, "Just like in the recording studio tracking her vocals, Carla completely rocked it and was a total pro." The challenges came during the editing process, but Underwood was ready to rise up to the occasion. "It was my first time using Element 3D, but I knew exactly what I was going for, and could see it in my head," says Underwood. "I don't think anybody - myself included - thought it would turn out as slick as it did! The trick was stylizing each scene so technical limitations wouldn't jeopardize the blurred line between live action and the pseudo-realistic cartoon universe." Lopez adds, "The finished product is incredible, and I couldn't be more proud of the job Ron did on the video."

Just Say I Forgive You

Listen to "Just Say I Forgive You" on Spreaker. I daily write not to relive. I daily write to learn from. Today I paged back to August 3, 2016. That's almost three years of everyday life experiences. What seemed to come across as a growing victory actually turned into a horrid journey and extremely damaging storm. On this podcast I'm transparent in the way of knowing how important cliffs are when it comes to taking a leap of faith. You can't deny that we work to reach certain points of personal discovery as well as business success. When it doesn't play out the way we planned or dreamed it feels like the universe swallowed us then spit us out on the opposite side of a nameless dark hole. Once free from all that stapled your existence to the invisible sheets of creative paper the desire to move in any direction becomes an overcrowded road map not yet identified by Google or Facebook. How do you cross that bridge of faith knowing the patterns of choice resembles a life once lived? We are creatures of habit. We put ourselves in places and situations of the same actions and reactions because it's become a comfort zone or a place we know so there's less stress. You'll deal with whatever's delivered. Yet we hold onto the dark clouds streaking through an empty sky thinking in the blink of an eye it'll become sunshiny. Not until you forgive yourself and all things and others involved. So many try to do it face to face. That's not necessary. Why put yourself in a past you can't change? Just say, "I forgive you." Then grow forward.

Celia Babini

Listen to "Celia Babini From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Celia grew up in Manhattan alongside her successful parents. Her father, Luca Babini, is a world-renowned photographer and her mother is fashion designer Bonnie Young. Surrounded by models and her mother's fashion enterprise, Celia always knew that wasn't the path she was destined to follow. She is currently a senior at the legendary LaGuardia High School and is an activist whose dream is to use her music to create change. Celia plans to continue her musical training at NYU Clive Davis Institute and is determined to create her own success. Celia is also an environmentalist and a committee member of "Solving Kid's Cancer."

John Caparulo

Listen to "John Caparulo The Business Of Comedy" on Spreaker. I always have a blast stepping away from the comedy stage to take a break inside the green room. Once there the vibration of thought changes from having to be funny to locating every new avenue of where listeners are and how long do you keep their attention. John has a blast on and off the stage with a keen eye focused on the business of building and crafting new ways to get inside the funny bone of the passerby. We jump onto several subject such as having a manager that happens to also be your manager. What about podcasting? Any movies on the way? The answer is wait until you see his next project. John's passion in life is animation and comics. John always has a quality driven replay that turns every moment into a very happy place.

Mike Nelson and Bill Corbett

Listen to "Mike Nelson and Bill Corbett From RiffTrax Live" on Spreaker. Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett (of Mystery Science Theater 3000® fame) are back in cinemas this spring to celebrate the 10th anniversary of RiffTrax Live with three all-new riffs on what are sure to be fan favorites with "RiffTrax Live: 2019." Join Mike, Kevin and Bill as they take on B-movie classics: the guy-in-a-rubber-suit creature feature "Octaman," which kicks off the series on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 8 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m. CST/ 7 p.m. MST/8 p.m. PST (live) and Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. local time (rebroadcast). The second film in the series is Casper Van Dien space odyssey "Star Raiders" and new HD transfer of the MST3K favorite "Giant Spider Invasion." RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders will show in theaters on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8 p.m. EST/ 7 p.m. CST/ 7 p.m. MST/8 p.m. PST (live) and on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. local time (rebroadcast). And the final RiffTrax live film to be released in theaters, "RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion" comes to theaters on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT/ 7 p.m. MT/8 p.m. PT (live) and on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. local time (rebroadcast). View the RiffTrax "10 Year Highlight" reel: youtu.be/PW0fdFKJjWY IN THEATERS APR 18, APR 24 RiffTrax Live: Octaman Deep in the Mexican jungle, a legendary creature lurks in a radioactive swamp. Is it a man? Is it an octopus? No, it's OCTAMAN! Okay, it's a man in an octopus suit, but he's really angry and decides to go on a light killing spree. IN THEATERS JUN 6, JUN 11 RiffTrax Live: Star Raiders It's the year 2762. The galaxy is plagued with warring factions using hokey special effects to destroy each other. Out of this chaos a hero rises: the dashing, exquisitely bearded Captain Saber Raine (Casper Van Dien). Saber and his elite squad of commandos (other actors) embark on a dangerous quest to save the Prince and Princess of an unnamed planet from the clutches of the Evil Overlord Sinjin - an overlord so evil HIS VERY SKULL IS FILLED WITH CHERRY JELL-O. IN THEATERS AUG 15, AUG 20 RiffTrax Live: Giant Spider Invasion The Giant Spider Invasion, one of the most popular MST3K movies ever, is coming to a Theater near you along with the mighty men of RiffTrax!

Karen Kingsbury

Listen to "Karen Kingsbury Releases Two Weeks" on Spreaker. Cole Blake, son of Landon and Ashley Baxter Blake, is months away from going off to college and taking the first steps towards his dream—a career in medicine. But as he starts his final semester of high school he meets Elise, a mysterious new girl who immediately captures his attention—and his heart. Elise is set on mending her wild ways and rediscovering the good girl she used to be. But not long after the semester starts, she discovers she’s pregnant. Eighteen and alone, she shares her secret with Cole. Undaunted by the news, and in love for the first time in his life, Cole is determined to support Elise—even if it means skipping college, marrying her, and raising another man’s baby. When Elise decides to place her baby up for adoption, she is matched with Aaron and Lucy Williams, who moved to Bloomington, Indiana to escape seven painful years of infertility. But as Elise’s due date draws near, she becomes focused on one truth: she has two weeks to change her mind about the adoption. With Cole keeping vigil and Lucy and Aaron waiting to welcome their new baby, Elise makes an unexpected decision—one that changes everyone’s plans. Tender and deeply moving, TWO WEEKS is a story about love, faith, and what it really means to be a family.

The Lyrics From Billy's Forest Chapter 150

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 150" on Spreaker. This one might actually strike a match and cause a fire. Preachers endlessly pass the word forward by way of reminding us that God uses others to speak directly into our paths of choice and direction. Who can argue with that? We all know people that have used their sense of peace as a great healing tool. But if you talk to many wandering through this everyday world how often do you hear them say, "I trust nobody. I will never put faith in another person." It's a collection of emotions. Back to the preachers. If God is using others to work his way into our game of chance and opportunity and we're putting ourselves in positions of no longer trusting the human stick figures where along the way does inspiration make it's way toward the victory or celebration? On this podcast something fell out of me that sent a shock wave through where I stood. I said, "I'm not in business with God. I'm out of business." Meaning my relationship with a higher source of growth doesn't need to be weighed down with the existence of business but rather relationship. You already have a boss. What your journey might be lacking is personal growth and forgiveness with absolutely no overtime. Being in business with God means judgement. Business also means overhead. Being in business means 98% of the time you aren't being a leader but rather counseling others on your team who might not be as invested in the success of your business. Being out of business with God is a relationship that won't break unless you choose to walk away and to my knowledge you never have to give a two week notice like a business. God didn't employ you and you didn't employ him or her. Therefore it's not a business. It's a walk and way of life that puts seeds in the soil. Let go of the vine and allow yourself to be caught not bought.

Jackie Long

Listen to "Jackie Long From Games People Play On BET" on Spreaker. Games People Play is based on the popular book by Angela Burt-Murray, “Games Divas Play.” The new series is a sexy, stylized drama about the L.A. high life, where everyone plays to win. A desperate basketball wife trying to protect her family, a tenacious journalist struggling to rebuild a tarnished career, and a scandalous groupie looking to become a star all discover that it’s murder trying to stay on top. The series stars Sarunas J. Jackson as Marcus King, an all-star baller who was able to prepare himself for all aspects of life as a professional athlete, except for one thing -- the women. His inability to resist temptation causes what may be irreparable damage to his marriage to Vanessa. Jackie Long plays Kareem Johnson, Marcus’ best friend and assistant, who is a former college basketball standout once destined for fame and fortune. Frustrated by living on the sidelines, he’s willing to risk everything for a shot at the life that should have been his. Jackie rose to prominence with a lead role in the hit film ATL. Since then, he has been a fan favorite on multiple BET series including Real Husbands of Hollywoodopposite Kevin Hart, According to Him + Her with Tiffany Haddish, Let’s Stay Together, and the hugely successful BET miniseries The New Edition Story. On the film front, Jackie stars in this year’s Bodied produced by Eminem and also co-starring Charlamagne Tha God. He can also be seen in the dramatic film Never Heard also starring Robin Givens, Romeo Miller and Master P.

Beth Griffith Manley

Listen to "Beth Griffith Manley From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Beth's father, Johnny Griffith, was a member of the famed Motown band the Funk Brothers and the keyboardist on countless Motown hits. Beth got her start in music by working as a receptionist at Harmonie Park Studios where she began doing voice-over work, singing on demos and caught the ear of legendary producer Michael J. Powell. Powell introduced Beth to eight-time Grammy Award winner Anita Baker, who hired her as a background vocalist and Beth went on to spend the next five years touring the world. Currently, Beth is a background vocalist for Motown recording artist KEM

Omarosa

Listen to "Omarosa Unhinged" on Spreaker. Omarosa Manigault Newman has spent 20 years in politics, is a veteran of two White House administrations, a chaplain, and a citizen who deeply cares about our country. UNHINGED (Gallery Books; on sale April 23, 2019; Trade Paperback) was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and is now in paperback with a new foreword! In the new foreword, Omarosa Manigault Newman discusses how Trump tweeted his disapproval of her book: "If you praise him, he loves you. If you're critical of him, he calls you a loser. That tweet didn't upset me. It fit the pattern of how he reacts whenever anyone-especially a former staffer-comes out against him. He called me 'that dog.' Trump had accused people of acting 'like a dog' before, but this was a new low. He called me an animal. The president of the United States had resorted to calling a woman, a former trusted friend, a slur with obvious racial overtones." And where she thinks Trump is now: "Right now, in the West Wing, Trump is probably sitting in his private chambers, in front of his wall of televisions, with a can of Diet Coke and a plate of fried chicken, screaming at whoever happens to be nearby, blaming the media for his problems, and feeling the squeeze."

Speaking Each Others Street

Listen to "Speaking Each Others Street" on Spreaker. Because I'm a creative writer that's put a lot of faith and purpose into what I call Stream Thinking there are endless occurrences when people have no clue what I just said in a conversation. My sister is deeply bothered by the words I sometimes choose. She doesn't get the expression. We're all guilty of it. We have developed a pattern of sharing words that sound fine through our ears but those who've chosen to listen aren't tapping into the source of energy. While lecturing I'll see those in attendance twist their head to the side which is a signal for me to shrink the size of the art speak and come back to the surface more down to earth. Without a doubt the way I write has totally infected the words that slip from my lips. I've been hooked up to musical lyrics and poetry the entire journey and when you write as much as I do, the distance from my finger prints to words vocally being shared truly isn't that far. Now toss in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where you can't hear my inflection. How often does an email reach the heart of something that injured more than inspired? We need to spend more time speaking real words to one another. Not note sharing. Not selfie pictures. Real language. If you spend more time with someone from the deep trenches of Louisiana in time you'll stop questioning the unique way of conversation and accept every word being offered. Let people hear your street speak. Let there be a voice.

Micheal Schenker

Listen to "Michael Schenker New Album New Tour New Drummer" on Spreaker. Following the release of their successful first album Resurrection, MICHAEL SCHENKERFEST is currently recording their second album, co-produced by Michael Schenker & Michael Voss, which is tentatively scheduled to be released in August. The news is bittersweet as the band recently mourned the passing of beloved MSF drummer Ted Mckenna. Michael comments, "We are totally heartbroken to hear about Ted McKenna - our amazing drummer and dearest friend - passing away. It’s a massive shock and a huge loss to lose Ted so suddenly. He always had a smile on his face and was one of the most sincerely genuine people you could ever have the pleasure of meeting. One of the great rock drummers, he always played from the heart and his heart was music. Rest in peace Ted, we will miss you x.” The band also announced they will be welcoming back Simon Philipps and Bodo Schopf - who each played drums in MSG - to the Michael Schenker Fest line-up. Simon who played on the MSG debut album will return as the main drummer on the upcoming second album. Due to his schedule, he is unable to be the live drummer for the upcoming US tour. This role will be completed by Bodo Schopf, who played on Perfect Timing and Save Yourself. With the sudden passing of Ted Mckenna, Bodo will be featured on the upcoming record but in a smaller role as he had the important job of preparing for the US tour. Michael states, "We are very grateful to Bodo for being a team player and working out with Simon what needs to be done in order for us to continue as smooth as possible and also to Simon for helping us to make it all possible. Bodo is the perfect choice to continue as the permanent drummer for Michael SchenkerFest. It is a perfect balance between the musicians from the past. It includes everything as a family to continue Michael SchenkerFest." Bodo comments, "I am very sorry that Ted had to leave us under these tragic circumstances, and I'm proud to rock for him and all the Michael Schenker fans. RIP Ted.” MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST will kick off their US tour on April 15th at the Whisky A GO GO. The trek will include performances in Vancouver, Chicago, and New York before concluding on May 18th in Austin. TX!

Ashleigh Banfield

Listen to "Ashleigh Banfield From LIVE Rescue On A&E" on Spreaker. Following the breakout success of its hit series LIVE PD, which follows law enforcement agencies as they patrol their communities, A&E now introduces the new, live documentary series LIVE RESCUE. LIVE RESCUE will follow first responders from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls. Each two-hour episode will place viewers directly in the center of the action and drama as first responders – such as EMTs, paramedics, fire fighters, etc. – quickly react to potentially dangerous situations. The host of LIVE RESCUE is Ashleigh Banfield, one of television’s top law and justice journalists. Most recently, she hosted Primetime Justice with Ashleigh Banfield on HLN. Prior to that, she anchored Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield on CNN, which she joined in 2011 as co-anchor of the morning news show Early Start. Over the course of her career, Banfield has covered breaking news from across the country and around the globe. Her sit-down interviews include Yasser Arafat, the Israeli Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Shimon Peres, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz, Saudi Prince Al Faisal, George and Laura Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and many others. She was previously a correspondent for ABC News, an anchor and host for TruTV, and a correspondent for NBC News. Ashleigh can discuss LIVE RESCUE, why she wanted to host the series and let viewers know what they can expect from the new show on A&E.

Sarunas J Jackson and Tracey Edmonds

Listen to "Sarunas J Jackson and Tracey Edmonds From Games People Play On BET" on Spreaker. Game People Play is based on the popular book by Angela Burt-Murray, “Games Divas Play.” Games People Play is a sexy, stylized drama about the L.A. high life, where everyone plays to win. A desperate basketball wife trying to protect her family, a tenacious journalist struggling to rebuild a tarnished career, and a scandalous groupie looking to become a star, who all find it is murder trying to stay on top. The series stars Lauren London as 'Vanessa King' a loyal yet skeptical wife who married her high school sweetheart as he was being drafted into the nation’s premiere professional basketball league. Her lifestyle changed overnight as they went from college sweethearts to a power couple astride a world of money, easy sex, and glamour. Vanessa is married to Marques King (Sarunas J. Jackson), who is an all-star baller that was able to prepare himself for all aspects of life as a professional basketball player, except the women. His inability to resist temptation causes what may be irreparable damage to his marriage to Vanessa. In real life, Sarunas J. Jackson is a former professional basketball player turned actor. He can currently be seen on HBO's hit comedy INSECURE playing Alejandro 'Dro' Peña. Other credits include the feature film Chi-Raq, Amazon's Transparent, the Spike Lee directed NBA2k16 videogame, and a recurring arc on the Freeform series, Good Trouble. Executive Producer Tracey Edmonds has created and produced groundbreaking projects for television, film, music, and digital media. Edmonds recently earned an Emmy Award® while serving as co-host on EXTRA alongside Mario Lopez and Charissa Thompson for three years. In addition to TV and film, Edmonds is the Founder and Editor of the new lifestyle, health and wellness media brand, AlrightNow.com .

Jej Vinson

Listen to "Jej Vinson From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Jej was born and raised in the Philippines to a traditional Filipino family. He started singing karaoke after watching his parents sing in choir. When he was 15, his parents moved the family to America for a better life and landed in South Dakota. At 18, Jej joined an a cappella camp in Los Angeles and knew music was his calling. The family packed up and followed Jej to California where he studies music at USC and was formerly the music director of the school's a cappella group. Outside of school, Jej has a part-time job at a restaurant.

Dan Abrams

Listen to "Dan Abrams From Live PD On A&E" on Spreaker. Currently in season three, Live PD is the top unscripted justice series on cable. Hosted by Dan Abrams with analysis from Tom Morris Jr. and Sgt. Sean ‘Sticks’ Larkin, Live PD showcases the policing of America, following diverse police departments from across the country in real time as they patrol their communities. On Friday, April 19, Live PD will air its 200th episode. Passionate viewers (called Live PD Nation) tweet faithfully through each episode. In partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the show’s “Missing” segments highlight the stories of missing children. Tips from Live PD viewers have helped law enforcement to recover seven children. The “Wanted” segment, in which law enforcement agencies across the country ask viewers for help in finding suspects wanted in crimes, has led to 13 fugitives being caught. Abrams brings more than 20 years of reporting and anchoring to the table. He is the Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and the host of the Sirius XM radio show, “The Dan Abrams Show: Where Politics Meets The Law” which airs weekdays on the P.O.T.U.S. channel. Previously, Dan was the co-anchor of ABC's Nightline, host of “The Abrams Report” and the acclaimed “Verdict with Dan Abrams” on MSNBC, as well as the long time Chief Legal Correspondent for NBC News. Dan also served as General Manager of MSNBC. Dan’s first book, Man Down: Proof Beyond A Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else, was a Washington Post bestseller. His latest book is the New York Times bestseller, Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to The Presidency.

Lindy From Gabriel And The Apocalypse Release Alpha Bionic

Listen to "Lindy From Gabriel And The Apocalypse Release Alpha Bionic" on Spreaker. Alpha Bionic paints a chilling vision of the future. Vocalist Lindy Gabriel says, "Alpha Bionic is a confident and consistent album compromising of a more upbeat synth infused collection of songs. Lyrically, the album is based on my ideas of what humanity may look like in the next 30-50 years. Humans are turning into machines, blending DNA and technology." In mid-March, Gabriel and the Apocalypse offered us the first taste of Alpha Bionic with the official music video for "Systematic Chaos," an apocalyptic hard rock anthem that's sure to turn heads.

Kate T Parker

Listen to "Kate T Parker Releases The Heart Of A Boy" on Spreaker. For generations, we have taught our boys the most important trait they can have is to be stoic and unemotional—and traits that do not fit that mold should be suppressed. In the wake of #metoo, school shootings, bullying, and other toxic behavior, it’s more important than ever to reflect on what we are teaching our boys they need to be. Put simply, we need to redefine our expectations of them—and nurture all the attributes that make them who they are: the sensitive and the strong, the creative and the silly, the kind and the curious. Amid a growing national conversation around boyhood, THE HEART OF A BOY: Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood (April 2, 2019; Workman Publishing; $18.95) by Kate T. Parker seeks to positively redefine masculinity at a moment when the country is grappling with how to raise boys to become good people. Parker’s 2017 blockbuster bestseller Strong Is the New Pretty struck a chord throughout the nation and beyond. A gorgeous and inspiring photographic celebration of girls being themselves—fearless, silly, wild, stubborn, proud, fierce—it garnered outstanding media attention and support from the Spice Girls, Drew Barrymore, Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, and Emma Watson. It challenged the idea of what it means to be feminine and expressed so clearly that beauty comes not from how you look but from being true to yourself. Now, in this stunning new collection, Parker turns her lens to boys. Because when given permission to be themselves, boys will not only grow up to be the truest version of themselves but will grow up to be men who will support and respect girls and women. Filled with powerful, moving photographs of the many ways there are to be a boy—a boy’s heart is kind, a boy’s heart is independent, a boy’s heart is curious, a boy’s heart is resilient—accompanied by thoughtful quotes from each subject, THE HEART OF A BOY challenges the notion that boys need to be tough and stoic above all else. Rather, they contain multitudes. Meet Mason, age 6, who pronounces “I like to try new things. I believe in myself.” Matias, age 9, who exclaims “It’s not about what you look like, it’s about your heart.” And Ryan, age 7, who says “I want to be president because I am helpful, kind, and nice.” About the Author KATE T. PARKER is a mother, wife, Ironman, and professional photographer who shoots both personal projects and commercial work for clients across the world, which include REI, Verizon, American Express, and many others. Her Strong Is the New Pretty photo series and widely popular book led to collaborations with brands such as Disney, Athleta, Kellogg’s, and NBC, and also inspired Kate to launch a philanthropic arm of Strong is the New Pretty, partnering with organizations that invest in children’s health and education: Girls on the Run, Girl Up, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Disney, GLAM4Good and The BULLY Project. Strong is the New Pretty became a national bestseller and garnered outstanding media attention and support from everyone from the Spice Girls and David Beckham to Drew Barrymore, Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, and Emma Watson. Her website is katetparker.com.

David Browne

Listen to "David Browne Releases Crosby Stills Nash And Young" on Spreaker. Fifty years ago this May, one of rock & roll's most enduring and contentious brotherhoods began when David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash released their classic album Crosby, Stills & Nash. The trio almost immediately became a quartet when Neil Young joined them, right in time for the historic Woodstock festival that August 1969. That performance, alongside Crosby, Stills & Nash songs like "Wooden Ships" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," announced the arrival of rock & roll's first "supergroup." Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young had been assembled from the remnants of Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, and the Hollies. But the new sound the four men created-rich in harmony and shot through with social commentary-defined a sensibility and an era. In time for these 50th anniversaries comes David Browne's CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG: The Wild, Definitive Saga of Rock's Greatest Supergroup (Da Capo Press, an imprint of Hachette Books, 4/2/19). The most up-to-date biography of the legendary band, the book takes readers through five decades of drama and music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and (sometimes) Young. Using new interviews with David Crosby and Graham Nash and many comrades, including Judy Collins, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, John Sebastian, the Byrds' Roger McGuinn, and the late Pegi Young, David Browne weaves together pivotal moments of CSNY history: the albums both finished and abandoned, the generation-defining performances, the excesses and arrests, the stories behind some of the most influential songs, the dust-ups, and the reunions-both amicable and otherwise. In vivid, novelistic detail, Browne reports on many of their most extraordinary stories: the inside tale of the machinations of how Young came to join the trio; revealing new details on the mayhem of the making of their classic quartet album Déjà vu; Crosby and Nash's (wildly embarrassing) mid-tour softball game against up-and-coming rock star Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band; Stills' many wild tales; new insights into Crosby's dramatic fall from addiction and his shocking resurrection; their interactions with everyone from Jimmy Carter to Donald Trump; and never-before-revealed insights into the making of their 2000 and 2006 reunion tours. The sweeping story of rock's longest-running and most dysfunctional musical family, CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG is the book classic-rock fans (and those who've discovered their music for the first time) have long awaited: a detailed history of a band whose career successes-amidst personal failures and dramas-came represent how the "free-love" fantasy of the '60s deteriorated into the "Me Decade" excess of the '70s and the survival of the boomer generation well into their seventies.

Regina Louise

Listen to "Regina Louise I Am Somebody's Child On Lifetime" on Spreaker. I Am Somebody’s Child tells the journey of a young African American girl (Angela Fairley) who navigates some 30 foster homes and psychiatric facilities before age 18, and the one woman, Jeanne (Ginnifer Goodwin), with whom she developed a deep bond. After Jeanne’s unsuccessful attempt to adopt Regina due to a racially motivated ruling, their bond is forced apart. Twenty-five years later, Jeanne is finally able to adopt Regina in the same courthouse that denied them previously. Charismatic Regina Louise is an author, child advocate and motivational speaker. She successfully navigated through more than 30 foster home placements and psychiatric facilities as a ward of the California Juvenile Court system. She was abandoned by her late father in the 70’s as he left to pursue his musical interests. Regina wrote about the experience in her book I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story, now a Lifetime movie premiering Easter weekend.

Jen Hobbs

Listen to "Jen Hobbs Releases Growing Hemp" on Spreaker. If there ever was a time to build an American hemp industry, the time is now. In Jesse Ventura's Marijuana Manifesto, former Minnesota Governor teamed up with Jen Hobbs to explain why it's time to fully legalize cannabis and end the War on Drugs. Through their research, it became clear that hemp needed its own manifesto. Jen Hobbs takes up this torch in American Hemp. December of 2018 marked a largely unprecedented victory for cannabis. The 2018 Farm Bill passed and with it hemp became legal. What the federal government listed for decades as a schedule 1 narcotic was finally classified as an agricultural crop, giving great promise to the rise of a new American hemp industry. Filled with catchall research, American Hempexamines what this new domestic crop can be used for, what makes it a superior product, and what made it illegal in the first place; the book also delves into the many health and medical benefits of the plant. Hobbs weighs in on how hemp can improve existing industries, from farming to energy to 3D printing, plus how it can make a serious impact on climate change by removing toxins from the soil and by decreasing our dependence on plastics and fossil fuels. American Hemp lays out where we are as a nation on expanding this entirely new (yet ancient) domestic industry while optimistically reasoning that by sowing hemp, we can grow a better future and save the planet in the process.

Reginae Carter And Toya Wright

Listen to "Reginae Carter and Toya Wright From T I And Tiny On VH1" on Spreaker. T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle  returns with a new season on Monday, April 15. With exciting lives and high stakes careers, this group of loyal friends will continue to support each other as they navigate the complex terrain of balancing family, fame and the hustle. The VH1 series features Grammy® Award-winning, multi-platinum artists Tip “T.I.” Harris and Tameka "Tiny" Harris along with their children Zonnique, Messiah, Domani, Deyjah, King, Major and Heiress. Joining them again is multi-platinum, Grammy® Award-winning artist Monica Brown, New York Times best-selling author Antonia “Toya” Wright with her daughter Reginae Carter, and actress and  Grammy® Award-winning  singer-songwriter Letoya Luckett. Antonia "Toya” Wright is a rapper, businesswoman, and best-selling author. She has written several books: Priceless Inspirations; the memoir In My Own Words..My Real Reality; How To Lose A Husband, and You Just Don't Get It with her daughter, Reginae Carter. Like her superstar rapper dad, Lil Wayne, Reginae Carter has a knack for music. Wayne's oldest child was a member of Tamecka "Tiny" Cottle's teen group OMG Girlz 2010. Since leaving the group, she's spent time in the studio with her dad — a move which leaves her strong fan base excited to see what's next. Last season, T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle was the #1 non-sports cable program in the time period with P18-49. This season: * T.I. and Tiny move back in together under the same roof while juggling family, friendships and careers. * Monica is faced with a health crisis in her family in the midst of launching a new album and tour. * Toya’s in full boss mode expanding her empire while contemplating what relationship next steps are for her and her boyfriend Red. * Letoya and Tommie enter a new chapter as they welcome their first child.

Stephanie Evanovich

Listen to "Stephanie Evanovich Releases Under The Table" on Spreaker. William Morrow is thrilled to announce the newest novel from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Evanovich. Like her last bookThe Total Package which Kirkus called a “sweet and charming…romance full of heart,” UNDER THE TABLE (On Sale 4/16) is a funny, modern-day “My Fair Lady” love story about a sharp-witted young woman who makes over her awkward, sheltered catering client with super steamy results! Zoey Sullivan has left her dead-end marriage in Cleveland and impulsively fled to New York City, moving in with her older sister Ruth, a successful, vivacious professional with a string of eligible bachelors at her beck and call. But despite her sister’s carefree attitude, Zoey's never been able to sign divorce papers and rejoin the dating scene. Instead, she dodges calls from her ex, Derek, and distracts herself by building up her business as a private chef—hiring herself out to cater private dinners, birthday parties and wedding receptions for Manhattan's elite. Pursuing her passion for cooking was never an option when she was married to Derek, but now Zoey's in her element, and relishing her independence. When Zoey's hired to prepare a private dinner for reclusive millionaire Tristan Malloy, she's immediately charmed by his perfectly equipped white marble kitchen and his impeccable gentlemanly manners. It helps that he's good-looking too. But it's clear that Tristan, who made his fortune as a computer programmer, is shy and unprepared for the big city. Zoey concludes that he needs to get out more . . . and learn how to dress, dance, and find a woman who will appreciate him. Zoey is sure Tristan has all the right ingredients and that she's the right person to turn them into a delectable dish. But Zoey's unprepared for just how well her "my fair lady" makeover works. Tristan is even sexier with a little confidence and the right wardrobe, and slowly but surely, Zoey realizes she may have found her perfect match—but does Tristan know how her feelings have changed? Or is he just grateful for the exciting new world she's ushered him into? And what will happen when Derek comes to town, looking to win her back? Stephanie Evanovich is a full-fledged Jersey girl who attended the New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts, performed with several improv troupes, and acted in a few small-budget movies, all in preparation for the greatest job she ever had: raising her two sons. A full-time writer with a black belt in tae kwon do, Stephanie is the New York Times bestselling author of three novels: Big Girl Panties, The Sweet Spot, and The Total Package. She is available for phone interviews and would love to discuss not only this wonderful novel, but her entire repertoire of bestselling women’s fiction. Hot, heartfelt, and humorous, UNDER THE TABLE reminds us that love doesn’t always come at first sight, and that sometimes finding your own way through the world starts with helping someone else. Please let me know if you are interested in speaking with Stephanie, and I’d be happy to send you a print galley or e-galley via Edelweiss. I look forward to hearing from you!

Stella Whittle

Listen to "Stella Whittle Music In Forward Emotion" on Spreaker. Born and raised in a little town referenced as ‘The Town with Love in the middle,’ Clover, SC. Stella began playing the piano and singing at the age of 6, and was the church pianist at the age of 9. As a child, Stella dreamed of having a band. She was patient while working hard to make this dream come true. “Music is my release to all that troubles me. I lose myself in music, it’s infinite. Stella’s soulful and sultry voice delivers a different musical interpretation to music. Stella and The Fella(s) perform public and private events, as well as International destinations. Stella has toured in Mexico every year since 2010 with members of ‪Carlos Santana‬’s band.

Jimmer Fredette

Listen to "Jimmer Fredette From The Lonely Master" on Spreaker. Titled after the nickname Fredette has earned from his sizeable fanbase in China, The Lonely Master, is an intimate 75-minute film that shadows him throughout his astronomical 2017-2018 season with the Shanghai Sharks. It also traces the beginnings of his childhood dream to play in the NBA, and the highs and lows of Fredette’s career, from high school basketball star to record shattering NCAA National Player of the Year to the unexpected end of his five years in the NBA and his deep desire to return. It explores the universal theme of what it takes to make a dream come true, what you do when it seems like it won’t, and the choice to never give up. The Lonely Master also offers an intimate peek into his upbringing and personal life, including his childhood home, with a contract signed by Jimmer and older brother TJ in 2007 outlining his dream of playing in the NBA, hanging above his bed. The backyard court he grew up playing on, the church building they used to train on weekends and his high school gym are also showcased. Contemporary footage of Jimmer as a new dad weaves throughout his story. Jimmer Fredette is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. Fredette was the 2011 National Player of the Year in college basketball after ranking as the leading scorer in all of NCAA Division I during his senior season for the BYU Cougars. He was subsequently selected with the tenth overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, but only played limited minutes across four teams over five NBA seasons. He spent the majority of the 2015–16 season in the NBA Development League, during which he won the All-Star Game MVP. In 2016, he joined the CBA's Shanghai Sharks, and during the 2016–17 CBA season, he led the league in scoring, at 37.6 points per game, counting all phases of the season, and won the CBA International MVP award.

Shawn Sounds

Listen to "Shawn Sounds From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Shawn grew up around music and was enrolled in college-level classes for vocal performance, theater and dance by the time he was in fourth grade. In high school, his family moved to Florida where he joined a community choir that traveled the state singing with artists such as Barry Manilow. After graduating college, Shawn took a break from music to focus on his career in teaching. He currently teaches middle school and loves singing and playing music for the kids. Recently, a video of him singing to his class went viral after peaking Snoop Dogg's interest.

Sophia Lillis

Listen to "Sophia Lillis From Nancy Drew And IT" on Spreaker. The iconic mystery solving teenager from the classic Nancy Drew books is back with an all-new feature length film that will keep you guessing until the very end! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase on Digital starting March 26, 2019 and Blu-rayT Combo Pack & DVD on April 2, 2019. Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres, the film stars Sophia Lillis (IT and "Sharp Objects"), Sam Trammell ("True Blood" and "This is Us"), and Linda Lavin ("The Good Wife" and "Alice") and follows Nancy Drew in her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case! The film carries a suggested retail price of $19.99 for the Digital, $19.98 for the DVD and $28.98 for the Blu-ray Combo Pack. After the death of his wife, Carson Drew decides to leave Chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in River Heights. But for 16-year-old Nancy Drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference. Nancy gets that opportunity when she is asked to help solve the ghostly activity at the Twin Elms mansion. Can she help explain the creaking footsteps, exploding lightbulbs and the ominous creature? Is it the handiwork of high-school bully Derek Barnes? Or is it possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax is back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local "mean girl" Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case! "Nancy Drew has been a source of inspiration to countless girls as she has her wits and ingenuity to solve intriguing mysteries. Now, Nancy is back in an all-new film from Ellen DeGeneres," said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE, Vice President, TV Marketing, Family & Animation. "Cast perfectly with Sophia Lillis as Nancy Drew, this mystery has a modern-day edge as Nancy learns about responsibility and friendship while solving mysteries." Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase is produced by A Very Good Production and A Red 56 Productions. Based on the novel by Carolyn Keene, the film is Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres and Wendy Williams (Free Ride), with Jeff Kleeman (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) and Chip DiggIns (A Walk In The Woods) serving as producers and Rachel Abarbanell ("Splitting Up Together") as Co-Producer. Katt Shea (Poison Ivy) directed from the script written by Nina Fiore & John Herrera ("The Handmaids Tale").

Rod Stokes

Listen to "Rod Stokes From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Rod grew up watching his sister sing in church, but he was too shy to participate. Being a larger kid, he ended up spending most of his time playing football. He continued to play in college, but his football dreams were cut short when he had to drop out to take over the family construction business. Without football in his life, Rod felt inspired to start singing and his family started their own traveling musical ministry. Rod met his wife on the road, and since being married he has lost over 100 lbs. Rod is ready to give his music career a real shot on "The Voice" stage.

Chris Salewizc

Listen to "Chris Salewicz Releases Jimmy Page The Definitive Biography" on Spreaker. The aura of Led Zeppelin was established almost entirely through its enigmatic guitarist. Now, in JIMMY PAGE: The Definitive Biography (Da Capo Press, an imprint of Hachette Books; OSD: 4/16/19; ISBN: 9780306845383; $30), acclaimed biographer Chris Salewicz penetrates the shadows that surround Page to fully reveal the fascinating man who dwells within the rock legend. "His is an extraordinary story that has taken him to the very darkest of areas - but always driven by the search for his art," writes Salewicz. "You might not approve of the methods employed to unleash and liberate his creativity; and you can't avoid the impression that Jimmy Page was vain, arrogant, fanatical and power-hungry, and indulged in a scandalous private life...but the demonic caricature of evil is mostly an elaborate myth." Combining numerous interviews with Page and sustained access to his inner circle, along with pain-staking research, Salewicz covers everything from his birth at the far fringes of London's western suburbs (not exactly "on a full moon" as the myth goes) to his first BBC performance; his rise as a session guitarist and touring with The Yardbirds to stratospheric fame with Led Zeppelin; and through his rock star afterlife. Here Jimmy Page emerges as the most revered and respected of all classic rock artists.

Tim Meyers

Listen to "Tim Meyers From American Farm On History" on Spreaker. Despite being isolated four hundred miles from the nearest road in the frozen Alaskan tundra, Tim Meyers and family are pulling off amazing feats of agriculture. Far from a mechanic shop or supply store, Tim is a DIY MacGyver who has turned the freezing temperatures to his advantage, growing crops and running a booming business in the middle of nowhere.

Austin Kleon

Listen to "Austin Kleon Releases Keep Going" on Spreaker. The world is crazy. Creative work is hard. And nothing is getting any easier! Today, the hard thing may not be developing creative ideas but finding the drive to stay on course while living with an overbearing sense of uncertainty. In his long-awaited new book KEEP GOING: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad (Workman Publishing; On-sale: April 2, 2019; $12.95), Austin Kleon shares revolutionary advice on overcoming these challenges and living a meaningful life. A guide to navigating the turbulent modern world, it’s written with a quick, pithy style that hits on greater truths beyond its pages, sharing timeless principles that apply not just to artists but to everyone, whether they are grappling with media oversaturation, lack of focus, or loss of perspective. Striking the perfect balance of practical and inspirational, Kleon shares his life-changing, illustrated tips on how to stay creative, focused, and true to yourself in the face of burnout and external distractions. Straightforward, actionable steps make this the perfect guide for those needing a boost. Every page is gold: brilliant ideas are interspersed with quirky cartoons, blackout poems, drawings by Kleon’s sons, and photos. KEEP GOING provides a new lens for viewing the world and will appeal to everyone, not just those in creative fields. As Kleon says at the end of the book, “Every day is a potential seed that we can grow into something beautiful.” Drawing on wisdom from great thinkers like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin, filmmakers John Waters and Francis Ford Coppola, artists Corita Kent and Nina Katchadourian, and modern figures like Marie Kondo and Anthony Bourdain, KEEP GOING is a practical and inspirational manifesto for succeeding in any endeavor.

Kelly And Matt Griggs

Listen to "Kelly and Matt Griggs From The American Farm On History" on Spreaker. This family operation is the model of what modern farming can be. Kelly leads the family with an open heart and no-nonsense approach, while Matt leads the farm with five generations of experience behind him and the latest technology in front of him. This is truly a team operation, with every member of the family pitching in, even the adorable nine-year-old, Carter.

Matthew Johnson

Listen to "Matthew Johnson From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Matthew found confidence in his voice when he was 15 through singing in church. He joined a Christian a cappella group and travels the country singing at events. He also sings background vocals for a local artist and tours. Outside of singing, Matthew holds a full-time job working for a collections agency. He uses his warm demeanor to call people behind on car payments and help get them caught up. Matthew comes to "The Voice" ready to give up his cubicle and focus on his singing career.

John Boyd

Listen to "John Boyd From The American Farm On History" on Spreaker. Beating the odds as an African-American Farmer, the Boyds of Virginia are an American success story. But now, after thirty-five years, the future of the family business is in doubt. Owner John Jr. needs one of his children to step up and take over the farm. Convincing the kids to do it, however, is another story...

Pod Crashing The Unlucky Seven Dark Spot

Listen to "Pod-Crashing The Unlucky Seven Dark Spot" on Spreaker. I call it The Unlucky Seven Dark Spot… Seven seems to be the magical number that newcomer podcasters reach before they move onto something a little less time consuming. The first few shows everybody’s checking out your brand new vibe. The analytics are popping which makes you feel great about you create. By the time you get the gang back together for show number 8, someone’s got a new reason to spoil the season. They can’t make it because they aren’t feeling it to man I can’t get a babysitter. Which I can’t help but believe is the reason why multiple podcasters set aside a Saturday or Tuesday night at 6pm to throw down several shows. I’m not saying it’s wrong. I just know that listening habits can pick up on the tiring of vocals and the lack of fresh ideas. Especially if you’ve hooked yourself up to a 30 to 60 minute show. Nothing creatively injures a podcaster more than those annoying days after you think you killed it but the numbers aren’t proving it. So how do you get past The Unlucky Seven Dark Spot? If you’ve teamed up with others to make your magic work and they decide to be no show, let them know how much it put a dent in your dedication. Here’s a better idea. Whoever is the ruler of the kingdom it’s your show. Those that post a no show are only guests. Howard Stern always reminds his team of dedication whack packers and producer of whose name is on the show. I get it. Life gets in the way. But don’t let the The Unlucky Seven Dark Spot… suck the wind out of your sails. Even when you aren’t in the mood to spin your wheels on a fresh set of recording tracks. Get into that studio and lay out a map. Don’t wing it man. Leave that for the Wing Shack with their 8,000 different flavors. I do kind of chuckle when other podcasters reach out to me to brag about how they’ve finally made it to 10 shows. Look, I love you for the endless supply of dreaming while supplying listeners with the unique behavior of the voice. Podcasting to me is no different than being the chosen voice over talent to read and authors book. The phone call rocks your planet. Page one is still a rush. Then you realize the book is 235 pages in length. You can’t stop. You’ll lose the money. Oh speaking of that. Money. That five letter word has a huge push on knocking your creative butt off the podcasting path. A ton of wasted energy and no sponsors again today. That dull ache of never getting lost time back eats away at your every attempt to do a great show. So… You try a new idea. Oh look! Your podcast can be heard on iHeart Radio, Spotify and iTunes! 2nd level motivation is a party animal in a box. You feel like you’re more famous than Mario Lopez. ESPN who? What you don’t realize is now you’ve hot even a bigger problem. You took your podcast to a biggest platform and they need your content to put their sponsors on. If you aren’t delivering what happens next? You’re taking up valuable space on their expression of art. I guess the moral of the story is to be ready to sink your teeth into a bison sized burger and expect to swallow wind. Not a negative! Be aware of what to expect with high hopes that those who’ve been living this past for years and thousands of shows have the willingness to lean into your game and say, “Winning is a choice.” Podcasts that I’ve put on my daily diet include Tony Robbins who does a huge job on interviewing his famous guests in a truly heart felt motivational way. I’m also digging Conan O’Brien who has honestly had a blast poking fun at the idea of inviting people over to the studio all in the name of wanting to be his friend. Trust me, the two of them are using the digital platform to sell their material. Maybe that’s what you’re missing from your show. Sell something. Make it sound larger than life! That’s what Wolfman Jack did on that monster of an AM station in Mexico. He was always selling something! I’m Arroe and that’s Pod-Crashing