Spotlight Conversations

Today we're talking all about cool art media and skateboard parks in North Houston with Sally Bradford, Executive Director for the North Houston Development Corporation. Art pieces are found all around the city of Houston, and Rockstar Energy Bike Park is no exception! Sally is a continuing force behind the scenes, choosing most of the art for children's parts and skateparks - 23 public art pieces in total - including works at Dylan Park for kids, all three airports in Htown: Hobby Airport, Ellington Field and Houston Intercontinental and more. We also discuss the USA Olympic Skateboard Team, who've recently practiced in Houston as they prepare for the Summer Olympics in Paris this summer; hosting the 2028 UCI BMX Racing World Championships and the 2024 USA BMX Lone Star Nationals April 19-20 at Rockstar Energy Park in Houston. Join us!

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the spotlight, we're talkin'! Refreshingly unscripted and unusually entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker!

New episodes every other Tuesday.
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Follow and subscribe to my podcast here
A very special thank you to friends who helped bring my Spotlight Conversations podcast together and especially for their continued support:

Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios
Affiliated Stations:
Radio Free Raleigh
Houston Radio Platinum

So when you're a screenwriter with over 15 million views on YouTube, you gotta have a lot of good advice about writing, and my guest today does just that! Meet Marc Isaacs, writer for the very successful comedy short film 'First Timers', who talks about the incredible success of the sex comedy plus working with fellow Houston native and film director Gilbert Sosa. Marc also discusses working with Houston television station KHOU and receiving the very first Lone Star Emmy nomination for producing the children's program Houston Zooperstars Challenge; his first job as a weather forecaster (sans meteorology degree - yup, he's that versatile); how baseball, soccer and growing up in upstate New York inspired his creative career; giving and getting direction as an actor and voice talent; and the new screenplay he's working on. Join us - and be sure to take notes!

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the spotlight, we're talkin'! Refreshingly unscripted and unusually entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker!

New episodes every other Tuesday.
Social media links, website and more here
Follow and subscribe to my podcast here
A very special thank you to friends who helped bring my Spotlight Conversations podcast together and especially for their continued support:

Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios
Affiliated Stations:
Radio Free Raleigh
Houston Radio Platinum

In the studio this week with Bruce Blackman, lead singer from the iconic 70's band 'Starbuck' - talking about his music then and now - including his new single 'Jones About You'. Once you start listening to Bruce's story, you get the feeling this guy isn't slowing down for anything! We talk about how he met his college sweetheart (and the inspiration for the hit single 'Moonlight Feels Right') to his continued success on the Yacht Rock charts, the backstory on the members of his band and more. We also discuss songwriting, music charting and knowing why it's important for all talent to understand the music business as well. From his early days touring with the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), KC and The Sunshine Band and Boston; to a discussion about his memoir; the southern rock and disco music era, and his thoughts on music streaming, Bruce gives an entertaining interview about why his unique music journey feels right. Bring along your love of 70's tunes and join us.
Special thanks to our booth announcer Joe Szymanski for this interview!

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the spotlight, we're talkin'! Refreshingly unscripted and unusually entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker!

New episodes every other Tuesday.
Social media links, website and more here
Follow and subscribe to my podcast here
A very special thank you to friends who helped bring my Spotlight Conversations podcast together and especially for their continued support:

Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios
Affiliated Stations:
Radio Free Raleigh
Houston Radio Platinum

Meeting up in the studio with Marty Scott, guitar player with world famous Beatles tribute band 'Liverpool Legends'. With support for the band from Sir Paul McCartney and one special gig which led to Marty being hand-picked for the band by Louise Harrison (sister of the late George Harrison), let's just say great talent, luck and timing is all part of this fascinating Beatles tribute band! Marty discusses the beginnings of Liverpool Legends stellar success, including a moment that almost wasn't (the story is in the podcast!), when the band recorded and produced all The Beatles songs for a unique album called "Fab Fan Memories" - which eventually led to a Grammy Award nomination! Along with their performances at Carnegie Hall in New York, The Cavern Club in Liverpool and the famed Abbey Road Studios in London, Marty talks about those oh so special gigs with Denny Laine (WIngs, Moody Blues), Joey Molland (Badfinger), Pete Best and more. Bring your love of the 60's with you and join us!

About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:

Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the spotlight, we're talkin'! Refreshingly unscripted and unusually entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker!

New episodes every other Tuesday.
Social media links, website and more here
Follow and subscribe to my podcast here
A very special thank you to friends who helped bring my Spotlight Conversations podcast together and especially for their continued support:

Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')
Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird Studios
Affiliated Stations:
Radio Free Raleigh
Houston Radio Platinum