Radio personality and voiceover pro Donna Reed interviews friends in the entertainment biz inside her cozy linoleum free recording studio. Unscripted and always entertaining, listen in and find out why music + media are the conversation starters. Theme song: Mark Sparrow, Song Bird Studios | Booth announcer: Joe Szymanski
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Signup to Generate a PitchRadio personality and voiceover pro Donna Reed interviews friends in the entertainment biz inside her cozy linoleum free recording studio. Unscripted and always entertaining, listen in and find out why music + media are the conversation starters. Theme song: Mark Sparrow, Song Bird Studios | Booth announcer: Joe Szymanski
Recent episodes include "Nashville comedian Brian Bates talks about his new movie 'The Breadwinner' with Nate Bargatze; his new hit comedy special 'Worried', and why 'resting-worried face' is really a thing" (27 October 2026, 10 minutes), "Children's book author Evelina Ruimy empowers kids through her story of courage and confidence" (22 September 2026, 12 minutes), and "Advertising legend Linda Kaplan Thaler talks creativity, fearlessness, and that Aflac Duck" (25 August 2026, 23 minutes).
Spotlight Conversations publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 15 minutes.
Booking probability for Spotlight Conversations is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Spotlight Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Spotlight Conversations's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #162
In Nashville today with the always entertaining comedian Brain Bates , and does he give us some funny back stories about his new movie with Nate Bargatze called 'The Breadwinner', and his new special 'Worried'! Fans...
Episode #161
In Los Angeles today with children's book author Evelina Ruimy, best known for writing 'Hop's tales: The Kind Bunny' - available now wherever you get your books - and it's the best kind of story for parents and teachers...
Episode #162
In the studio today with Linda Kaplan Thaler , creative genius behind the Aflac Duck, Toys "R" Us Kid, Clairol's "Yes! Yes! Yes! advertising campaigns and more, in her new book 'My Life in 30 Seconds" (available...
Episode #161
In Houston today with the always entertaining rock radio legend Dayna Steele - as she heads on over to Scotland to bring her play 'The Woman in the Mirror' to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe . Her award winning play tells...
Episode #160
Today I'm in the studio with Chicago native Marty Scott, who plays George Harrison in Liverpool Legends, a world-renowned Beatles tribute band . The group, hand-picked by Louise Harrison, the sister of George, is the...
Episode #159
In the big state of Texas today with local Houston-based historian and storyteller Mike Vance . A leading voice in Lone Star State history, Mike comes from 16 year media career in stand-up comedy and broadcasting and...
Episode #158
In Los Angeles today with acclaimed author, journalist and screenwriter Amy Ephron ( A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917 and One Sunday Morning ) talking about her tenth novel Unseasonably Cold - which chronicles the...
Episode #157
In the Houston studio today local entrepreneur Pete Owens, talking about his new concert venue Coffee House Houston . Not just any venue however; this place is happening and Pete is here to tell you why! The...
Episode #156
Visiting with journalist Annie Zeleski ( Lady Gaga: Appplause; Pink: Raise Your Glass ) about her new book 'I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher' . Featuring a forward by Cyndi Lauper, Annie writes in depth about the...
Episode #155
In the studio today with rock journalist Alan Light, who drops by to talk about his new book 'Don't Stop - Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac's Rumours' (available now wherever books are sold) and I gotta say, prior to...
Episode #154
It's the start of baseball season and what better way to bring in this American rite of passage than to invite a writer to the podcast to talk about - you guessed it - baseball! Writer Mike Vance's new book 'Comedians...
Episode #153
Revving up the 'way back machine' today with one of my fave 60s rock groups Strawberry Alarm Clock ( Incense and Peppermints; Rainey Day Mushroom Pillow ) with bass player for the band, George Bunnell! We start off...
Episode #152
In the Big Apple today to chat with the smart and savvy talent agent Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists - and he covers it all when it comes to the present AND future state of the voiceover industry! Not only is he a...
Episode #151
Starting the New Year with more than a few laughs with two talented entertainers, who've written a new children's book ' The Magic Maze Trilogy ': actor Phil Proctor (founding member of the Grammy nominated Firesign...
Episode #150
Historian and biographer Ted Widmer is the editor of Paul McCartney's new book "Wings: The Story Of A Band On the Run' - is not only a vivid account of Paul's music after the Beatles broke up, but it's also about his...
Episode #149
Nick Heyward, frontman of Haircut 100 , is currently touring the US alongside Howard Jones as part of Jone's 2025 'Dream Into Action" anniversary tour, and Nick stops by the studio to talk 80's music, tourning with...
Episode #148
In the studio with Kody Frederick, Director and Head of Marketing at Julien's Auctions , and we are talking about a special 'Played, Worn & Torn' auction featuring the personal collections of Adam Clayton, Kirk Hammett...
Episode #147
Welcome back subscribers! We are flight deck ready in the studio today for my interview with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, the second woman in history to serve as lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! Courage...
Episode #146
Hanging out in Florida today with the always entertaining comedienne, television personality and actress Rhonda Shear! It's a few days before that last night in October, and let me tell ya - the holiday just got a whole...
Episode #145
In Los Angeles today with Rex Broome and Christina Bulbenko of Big Stir Records , who have created the ultimate Halloween mix 'o music! Listen in as we talk about their full on, freaky music double LP "Chilling...
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