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

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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_

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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.

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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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