4/30/2025

Mike, and cohosts, actors Kayden Tokarski and Romyn Smith sat down with award-winning Director, Producer & Cinematographer Rick Bakewell on episode 199.

Rick has spent the last 20 years working as a Director, Producer, and Director of Photography for commercials, branded content, narrative films, corporate, music videos, and documentaries. Recently,

4/10/2025

Mike and cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcomed Bruce Scott on ConversationsRadio. With a career spanning some 30 years, Bruce is a familiar voice heard in both Southern California and the Bay Area.

From 2012 to 2025, Bruce was the afternoon host on KOST 103.5 FM in Southern California and then moved north to the Bay Area and did morningson KBAY 94.5 FM in San Jose.

Bruce worked a couple of jobs outside of radio but eventually made it back to Southern California and in March, 2025 joined the on-air staff at Go Country 105 FM. You can catch him weekday morning on LA's only country music station.

Thrilled to be back on LA radio, Bruce is settling in and is excited about this new chapter in his life and career. Mike and Jim enjoyed chatting with him about his new radio gig, his return to Southern California and everything in between. He is also a drummer and played in a band up north.

Catch Bruce Scott weekdays mornings on LA's only country radio station Go Country 105 FM

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(3/26/2025)

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

Best known for her recurring role as 'Florie' on AMC’s Mayfair Witches, Emma Rose has recurred as Sophie 'Atwater' on Max's The Pitt and a supporting role as 'Mackenzie Porter' in Lifetime's The Lies We Bury. Emma also appeared in UpTv’s Something’s Brewing, in the feature film The Road to Galena, and in numerous commercials. She is a two-time ‘Best Child Actress’ award winner for her lead role in the film The Game. Emma is also a singer/dancer who has performed in over 12 musicals.

Follow Emma Rose on Instagram @emmarosesmith11

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(3/12/2025)

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

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

Emma is well known for her recurring role as Young Judy Gemstone on the HBO Original Series The Righteous Gemstones. As well, she starred as Betty Rizzo on episodes of the series Grease: The Rise of the Pink Ladies, Pepper on the FX series Better Things. She starred as Nyx - a series regular on Disney's Pretty Freekin Scary and has made multiple appearanceson Jimmy Kimmel LIVE. Look for Emma Shannon as young Judy on Season 4 of The Righteous Gemstones.

You can follow Emma on Instagram @iamemmashannon

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(2/27/2025)

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

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

Jacob is perhaps best known for his role in the acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Netflix special 'JOHN MULANEY & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH.' He was recently seen in HBO Max’s holiday film '8-BIT CHRISTMAS' opposite Neil Patrick Harris and Steven Zahn as well as a series regular in the critically acclaimed HBO alternate history miniseries 'THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA' opposite Winona Ryder and appeared in several episodes of Season 51 of ‘Sesame Street.’

In 2019, Jacob made his Broadway debut, starring in the Tennessee Williams play - THE ROSE TATTOO, alongside Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei.

Jacob currently resides in New York City. He loves baseball and college football, especially the NY Yankees and Florida State Seminoles and is passionate about video games, Harry Potter, and all things Disney.

You can follow Jacob Laval on Instagram @jacoblaval

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1/29/2025

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

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

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

Her future shines bright and it’s exciting to see what she does next. We look forward to learning more about her journey and aspirations. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume’ is any indication, it’s safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist!

It’s always a pleasure when Sophia joins us on ConversationsRadio. Sophia recently spent a ​​​Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official

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12/20/2024

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

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

We had a blast chatting with Rachel and look forward to seeing what Shrinking, season 3 has in store for her! Catch seasons 1 and 2 - streaming on AppleTV+

Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelstubington

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12/11/22024

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

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

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Aline has done it all! With television, feature film, short film, and professional theatre credits, her resume' shines bright!

Be sure and follow Aline on Instagram @alineoneill Checkout her homepage alineoneill.com

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