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Todd, Brown and Amanda talk about Harry Potter, having a relationship with ChatGPT, and random facts...

Todd, Brown and Amanda talk about blowing the whistle, the tsunami that wasn't and super cool and random things.

Tues. 07/29 – Local Author, Mike Nolan, discussing his upcoming memoir “Hardhat Days”.

2nd Segment - Unity of Effort

Todd, Marc and Amanda talk about Baseball and the passing of a legend.

Mon. 07/28 – Master Gardeners Judy English and Jeanette Stehr-Green

2^nd Segment – K.C. Winters discussing the book she wrote and illustrated “One Balloon” based on a true story, and family history.

ABOUT SHARING IN THE GROOVE

The wild, untold oral history of the unlikely rise of Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Blues Traveler, and numerous other bands that helped define the 1990s Jam band scene

Sharing in the Groove is a rich examination of an underdog genre that helped define the 1990s musical landscape-a scene that paved the way for modern-day cultural institutions such as the Bonnaroo Music Festival and kept the Grateful Dead ethos alive. It was also a world with its own values and its own unique interactions with fame, record labels, MTV, drugs, and success.

Beginning in the mid-'80s and traveling up to New Year's Eve 1999, the '90s jam band story covers milestones such as getting signed to record labels and working the club scenes to playing amphitheaters and arenas. Along the way, details emerge of the scene's own cultural values and the desire to be unique in a world that wanted them to follow a prescribed path. Ultimately, it's a DIY story of creativity and making music-and how that won over a huge audience.

Filled with anecdotes and stories directly from the musicians, promoters, managers, roadies, producers, label executives, and fans who lived this scene, Sharing in the Groove is a fun, fast-paced oral history that will appeal to music lovers everywhere.

ABOUT MIKE AYERS

Mike Ayers is a seasoned music and culture journalist, with work published in Billboard, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, TIME Magazine, Reuters, Uproxx, and Relix. His first book, One Last Song: Conversations on Life, Death and Music was published in 2020 and picked as one of Variety's Best Music Books of the year.

Ya know...sometimes you just CLICK with a guest.  She's awesome!

ABOUT BOOKMARKED BY REESE'S BOOK CLUB

Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club is the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You're not just listening - you're part of the conversation.

Episodes available here:

Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-bookmarked-by-reeses-book-280423241/

VARIETY ARTICLE ON BOOKMARKED LAUNCH

Https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/reese-witherspoon-weekly-podcast-book-club-1236429488/

ABOUT DANIELLE ROBAY

Danielle Robay is a TV host, journalist, and content creator known for her open-hearted + compelling interview style. The Queen of Questions also added founder to her resume with her best selling card game "Question Everything."

Noted by Forbes as a "game changer," she is best recognized as the host of "PRETTYSMART," Hello Sunshine's "The Bright Side," and E!'s "While You Were Streaming."

Just like her mentor Larry King, she's interviewed Hollywood's biggest names, Fortune 500 CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders. Danielle's goal is that we learn to live better through each other's stories.

LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS BIO

Actor/Director/Writer Lou Diamond Phillips has amassed a career in film, television and stage that spans four decades and exceeds 150 credits on IMDB. He burst onto the Hollywood scene with the films La Bamba, Stand and Deliver and Young Guns and has worked steadily through his most recent films The 33 about the Chilean mine disaster, the Jo Koy comedy Easter Sunday, thriller Werewolves, and upcoming drama Casa Grande. Other career highlights include the critically acclaimed Courage Under Fire with Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan, Sundance favorite Filly Brown with Gina Rodriguez, and cult favorite The Big Hit with Mark Wahlberg.

In television, Phillips' most recent series was 'Prodigal Son.' Other series work includes the long running 'Longmire' based on author Craig Johnson's mystery book series, 'SGU: Stargate Universe, Wolf Lake', and recurring roles on 'Goliath' with Billy Bob Thornton, 'Numb3rs, The Ranch, Brooklyn 99', and 'Blue Bloods,' among many other guest appearances. He will next be seen in the HBO comedy 'The Chair Company'.

He has garnered critical acclaim including two Emmy nominations, A Golden Globe nomination, and a Tony nomination for Best Actor for his role as the King in the Broadway revival of 'The King and I.' He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for Stand And Deliver, the Best Supporting Actor Blockbuster award for Courage Under Fire,' the Best Actor Imagen Award for Filly Brown,and the Theatre World Award for Best Broadway Debut.

As a director, Phillips helmed the independent features Dangerous Touch for HBO and Sioux City which won a Gold Award at the Houston International Film Festival. His recent television credits as director include 'Longmire, Prodigal Son, Fear The Walking Dead, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, Kung Fu, Bull' and 'The Cleaning Lady'among others.

As a multi-faceted writer, Phillips co-wrote the screenplays for Trespasses and Dangerous Touch and wrote the screenplay for Ambition. His romantic comedy 'Burning Desire' received its world premiere at The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut, where he also performed the role of Lucifer. Writing mentor and friend, Craig Johnson, asked Phillips to write the forward to his collection of short stories, 'Wait For Signs.' 'The Tinderbox: Underground Movement' is the sequel to his highly successful first novel, 'The Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira.' He is currently at work on his third book, another collaboration with his wife, partner and illustrator, Yvonne Phillips.

Born in the Philippines, Phillips was raised in Texas and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from The University of Texas at Arlington where he continues to serve on the Advisory Board. He is also currently a Governor for the Actors Branch of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He resides in New York with his wife, Yvonne, and their daughter, Indigo.

ABOUT ET TU, IN THEATERS JULY 25TH

Brent (Lou Diamond Phillips) is not a happy director. For weeks, he's had to watch an awful play - his awful play. Adding insult to injury, he's convinced his wife is having an affair with his leading man. Fortunately for Brent, the theater's janitor has been mopping the stage long enough to know a dark secret that may help rid him of his troubles.

Check out the trailer:

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocqgNCIOkHs

ABOUT WHAT IF.15TH ANNIVERSARY RE-RELEASE AUGUST 5th & 7th

Before The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins' What If. hit theaters in 2010. It returns to theaters Aug 5 & 7 for the 15th anniv., with a special reunion conversation among cast and Jenkins.

SYNOPSIS - It's a Wonderful Life--modern day. What If... follows Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo), a businessman who abandoned his faith. One day, Ben wakes up living the life he was destined for-married to his college sweetheart (Kristy Swanson) and serving as a small-town pastor. The film also features memorable performances by John Ratzenberger and Debby Ryan, packed with human, faith, and family.

Here's the trailer for What If. 15th Anniversary event:

Https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/what-if-15-anniversary/

Here's the original 2010 trailer:

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWNT69KJ9vo

KEVIN SORBO BIO

Kevin Sorbo received international stardom when he booked the lead role in "Hercules, the Legendary Journeys" which went on to become the most watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo had the lead role as "Captain Dylan Hunt" in "Gene Roddenberry's, Andromeda".

Sorbo has shot over 90 movies, most notably: What If, God's Not Dead, Soul Surfer, Reagan, Let There Be Light, Miracle in East Texas and Left Behind: Rise of the Anti-Christ. Sorbo has produced and narrated many documentaries such as: Exodus; Proof of Evidence, Before the Wrath, Climate Hustle 2 , Against the Tide, The Quest for the Throne of God, Prescription to Kill and Eating With the Enemy.

Kevin released his memoir, "True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life". He also co-wrote the follow up book, "True Faith, Embracing Adversity to Live in God's Light", with his wife, Sam. His latest releases are children's books with Brave Books: The Test of Lionhood and The Bear Essentials of Fatherhood.

Sorbo also received the Lee Greenwood American Patriot Award in 2022.

For 23 years he was the spokesperson for the number one after school program in California from 1997-2020: A World Fit For Kids.

Sorbo resides in Florida with his wife, Sam and three children and two dogs.

ABOUT YOU VS. YOU

In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures. Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

Episodes available here:

Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-you-vs-you-w-lex-borrero-278703875/

ABOUT LEX BORRERO

Lex Borrero is a Colombian-born entrepreneur, producer, and the CEO and co-founder of the trailblazing entertainment company NEON16. Renowned for his innovation and leadership across music, film, and culture, Borrero has played a pivotal role in shaping the global Latin entertainment landscape. His work with top-tier artists-including J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, and Maroon 5-has contributed to over 500 million records sold and numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits.

Borrero's impact has been widely recognized: he's a multiple-time Billboard Latin Power Player and a Billboard 40 Under 40 honoree. Under his direction, NEON16 has rapidly evolved into a multi-dimensional powerhouse spanning music, film, television, live events, and gaming. The company has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Music Companies in both 2021 and 2025.

A key force behind the NVISION Latino Film & Music Festival, Borrero is helping usher in its next chapter with a bold 2025 relaunch in Miami.

In addition to his work at NEON16, Borrero co-manages Will Smith, spearheading the artist's celebrated return to music-including his first Billboard No. 1 in over 25 years, a full-length album, and a global tour.

Beyond the entertainment world, Borrero is a passionate watch and Porsche collector, with a keen eye for design and architecture. Through his Instagram account @0260lifestyle_, he shares rare timepieces, personal stories, and candid conversations with fellow collectors and industry icons.