7/30/2025

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

Kinley's showbiz career began with dance training in 2018. She quickly started to make a name for herself on the LA dance scene as well as the competition circuit, receiving her first two national titles in the Summer of 2020 at the age of 9. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, like everyone else, Kinley started taking classes from home, and her parents recognizing her talent started posting the combos on Instagram. She was prolific, posting a new dance every day for months. Her high energy videos started to go viral, quickly growing an audience.

KInley decided early on that she wanted to do it all - Not just dance, but she also wanted to act and sing. She signed with a talent agent soon after and started going on auditions. Kinley continues to hone her skills as an actress and dancer grateful for her success.

In 2024, she released her debut music single and video 'Heart Beats' and has new projects in the works.

Thanks to Kinley Cunningham for taking time out to join us on ConversationsRadio!

You can follow Kinley on Instagram @Kinleyfullout

Enjoy the Podcast

7/23/25

Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski featured Ireland Lily Briody on Ep.203. Originally from Detroit, Micigan, Ireland has come a long way in such a short time. At just 6-years-old, Ireland booked her first commercial. Multiple bookings soon followed. In the last 6 years, Ireland has also appeared in over 20 Commercial – including brands such as Spectrum, Mattel, Shopify, Got2Glow and more. Since moving to LA a few years ago, Ireland has worked nonstop! In 2021, Ireland landed a starring role in the award-winning short film ‘New Beginnings’ and appeared with Alfonso Ribeiro in a Ryan Reynolds produced skit in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ special. In 2022, she booked an episode of ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ and co-starred as ‘Ruby’ in the Lifetime movie ‘Nanny Dearest’ in 2023.

Ireland loves the camera and she grabbed the attention of agents and talent scouts early on. Since moving to California, Ireland has projects in the works and continues to hone her craft. When she’s not in front of a camera, Ireland love spending time at the beach or pool. She enjoys panting and playing Minecraft with friends/family from around the country. Her favorite subjects in school are Math and Theatre.

Check out Ireland's homepage https://www.irelandbriody.com

Follow Ireland on Instagram @irelandlilyb

Enjoy the Podcast!

2/18/2025

Brynn Cummings - Ventriloquist and Magician returns, joining Mike and cohosts Kayden Tokarski and Callie Walker on ConversationsRadio for Episode 202!

Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18. She last joined us back in 2023 on Ep.152.

Brynn Cummings is an award-winner! She took 1st place at the prestigious 82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan.

Building on her success, Brynn triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven - an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed, and at 10, she was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: ‘Try This At Home Too' television program.

Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism. We want to thank Brynn for taking time out to join us to catch up.

Check out Brynn's homepage www.brynncummings.com Follow on Instagram @brynnocummings

Enjoy the Podcast!

Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18. Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18.

6/5/2025

Episode 201 - NYC actress Gigi Grace joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello on ConversationsRadio! Gigi can be seen in episodes of drama series 'The Better Sister' recurring as a young 'Nicky Taylor' - streaming on Prime Video.

Based in New York and Rhode Island, Gigi is an actress, singer and dancer. Her love of the performing arts began early. At just 6-years, Gigi began her journey performing in musical theatre produtions. It soon became apparent that acting was a path she wanted to follow and has since built a stellar resume' which includes numerous short films, on-stage productions and an Off-Broadway Shakespearian production too. Gigi has stage reading credits as well.

In addtion to her work on 'The Better Sister' she portays a soccer girl on S1-E2 of 'Lioness' (Paramount+) and 'Catherine #1' in ep.1 of 'Fleishman is in Trouble' (Hulu)

Splitting her time between New York and Rhode Island, Gigi is consistantly honeing her craft. She sings, plays guitar, songwrites, swims, practices mixed martial arts. she is a professional-level dancer. She is a member of the National Honors Society and attends an accredited online school.

In her spare moments, Gigi can be found listening to vinyl; watching films/series; writing and playing music; going to live concerts/theater; reading books; and traveling. Gigi is an avid music fan.

Creating art is her passion.

Follow Gigi on Instagram @_gigigrace_

Enjoy the podcast!

5/21/2025

Actor Jake Getman

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

Jake is currently featured in a national Apple commercial (Apple Intelligence – “Big Flex Son”) and voices a character in the new streaming podcast Montecito, now available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. He was also recently cast in a supporting role in Rush Week, an upcoming independent horror feature currently in development. His credits include Cheaper by the Dozen on Disney+, Just Roll With It on Disney Channel, American Dad! on TBS & Hulu, Cars 3 As Told By LEGO Bricks for Disney Consumer Products (with over 365+ million views on YouTube), and a voiceover role as Flounder from The Little Mermaid for a Disney project recorded pre-COVID.

Jake recently co-created, co-produced, and starred in FLAGGED, a thriller/suspense ensemble short film made for the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The film’s post-production sound was mixed at Waterman Sound Studio by owner Joe Schultz — a full-circle moment for Jake, who had previously recorded there for Pixar’s animated feature Elio. Schultz generously donated his time and studio to support the project, spending nine hours with Jake, the film’s editor, and producer on the final sound mix.

This episode was a blast. It was an honor to have Jake Getman with us for this epic celebration.

You can follow Jake on Instagram @jakegetman

Thanks everyone for supporting ConversationsRadio.

Enjoy this episode!

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

Enjoy the Podcast!

(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

Enjoy the Podcast!