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ConversationsRadio - It‘s Just A Conversation

  1. 1d ago

    S2-E224 Skywalker Hughes & Kowen Cadorath

    (7/23/2026) It's all about Little House on the Prairie! Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actors Skywalker Hughes and Kowen Cadorath to ConversationsRadio Ep.224! Skywalker and Kowen star in Little House on the Prairie - an adaptation of the book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Season 1 is streaming on Netflix and has been renewed for season 2. Filmed in Manitoba, Canada, the series tells the story of the Ingalls family leaving the Big Woods of Wisconsin for a new life on the prairie Kansas. An American-Canadian film and TV actress, Skywalker Hughes stars as Mary Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie and is currently working on season 2.  Skywalker got her start in 2021 as 'Sheridan Pickett' - a series regular, on the Paramount Plus series, Joe Pickett. She joined us last in 2024 on the heels of her lead role as 'Ashley Schmitt' in the Lionsgate feature film Ordinary Angels opposite Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson. Skywalker also stars in the lead role alongside Anna Farris and Bentley Storteboom in Andrew Niccol's feature I, Object – now playing in select theaters in New Zealand. You can see her in season 1 and in the upcoming season of Little House on the Prairie. You can follow Skywalker on Instagram @skywalker.hughes Now in Vancouver BC, actor Kowen Cadorath stars as ‘Caleb’ on Little House on the Prairie. He has worked consistently appearing in the Paramount+ series Sky-Med. You can see him as ‘Brandon’ in The Jinglebell Jubilee. Other credits include Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Silent Night Deadly Night -a film by Mike P. Nelson and will soon be seen in the film, Always With You. Follow Kowen on Instagram @kcadorath Enjoy the Podcast!

  2. 6d ago

    S2-E223 Payton Riley

    (7/15/2026) Award-Winning country pop artist Payton Riley joins us once again on ConversationsRadio. Mike and cohost, country artist Chloe Penny enjoyed a spirted chat with this rising star. Payton first joined us on the podcast back in 2024 and she continues to wow audiences everywhere. She has new music out and is looking forward to tour dates in Scotland and beyond. A two-time Texas Country Music Association Young Artist of the Year (2023 & 2024), Josie Music Award winner, and the newest 2025 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Youth Competition champion, Payton brings both artistry and credibility to every project she takes on. Her music resonates deeply with teens and young adults navigating heartbreak, friendship, growing up, and learning self-worth — but her grounded storytelling and emotional depth connect across all ages. With goals as big as The Lone Star State, Payton aims to spread her music far and wide, serving as an inspiration to other young artists. Her faith in God guides her path as she seeks to uplift and encourage fellow musicians and fans alike. Payton's new song 'RAINMAKER' is available on music platforms everywhere! Check out her webpage paytonrileymusic.com for tour dates and her music as well as official Payton Riley merch! Follow Payton on Instagam @its.paytonriley Enjoy the Podcast!

  3. Jul 10

    S2-E222 Olive O'Connell

    (7/8/2026) Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello Welcomed actress Olive O'Connell  to ConversationsRadio Ep.222! Olive O'Connell is a 15-year-old actress, performer and entertainment host with a passion for storytelling.  Based in Southern California, performing has been a part of her life since she was five years old, beginning with competitive dance and ballroom before expanding into acting, singing, and improv. What started as hosting red carpet events "just for fun" has grown into an exciting part of her journey in the entertainment industry. Olive O'Connell has interviewed actors, performers, and industry professionals at events including the Young Entertainer Awards, Young Artist Awards, and many others.​ If there's an event happening in the LA area, you might just find 'Olives Take' there on the carpet.​ Olive loves the opportunity acting gives her to step into different characters and tell meaningful stories. She respects her craft and enjoys the creativity, collaboration, and variety that come with every performance and is always excited to challenge herself with new roles and is continually honing her skills. ​ Follow Olive on Instagram @oliveoconnellofficial​​ Enjoy the Podcast

  4. Jun 21

    S2-E221 Sofia Rosinsky

    (6/17/26) Mike and returning cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcome actress, producer and writer Sofia Roskinsky to episode 221 of ConversationsRadio! Sofia currently stars opposite Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen as 'Lulu Littlejohn' on the Peacock original series The Miniature Wife  Actress, producer and writer Sofia Rosinsky was born in Los Angeles, CA. She is a talented musician, filmmaker and comedian well known for her roles as ‘Mac Coyle’ on the 2022 Amazon series, Paper Girls and 'Zora Morris' in Disney's Fast Layne (2019) In Sofia's latest project, she stars as 'Lulu' - daughter of Lindy and Les Littlejohn in the Peacock original series The Miniature Wife - a science fiction/romantic comedy streaming in Peacock! Sofia has a recurring guest star role as 'Yeva' on Hulu's Death and Other Details and can be seen episodes of Young Sheldon, Criminal Minds:  Beyond Borders and numerous indie projects. At 20, Sofia is an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Together with her sister - Alexis Rosinsky,  they formed the productions company StellaLuna Films, and have been creating award-winning content since 2017. Based in Southern California, Sofia splits her time between LA and Northern California with frequent visits to the UK.  An avid drummer, piano, and string musician She enjoys playing string instruments, particularly with United Kingdom and European folk musicians. Sofia works in the Meisner Technique and has studied for years with K. Louise Middleton. You can also check out her webpage for StellaLuna Films  https://www.sistersrosinsky.com/ Follow Sofia on Instagram @sofiarosinsky Enjoy the Podcast!

  5. Jun 14

    S2-E220 Violet Tinnirello

    6/10/26 Mike and cohost, Nashville country singer & songwriter Chloe Penny welcomed actress & dancer Violet Tinnirelloto ConversationsRadio Ep.220!   Violet Tinnirellois an American actor, singer, and dancer from New York's Hudson Valley who is known for her work as Charlie on Sesame Street. As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20 years and has won Young Entertainer Awards for Best Actress in a recurring role -TV) for her work on Sesame Street in 2022, 2023 and 2024. She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, Holiday Inn, Nickelodeon and LEGO. She appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent and Pharrell Williams ‘HAPPY’ – Both in the book and music video. She is also a successful voice actor having voiced characters "Cappie" on Nick Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing About Babies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times with Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more! Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs, workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing her tap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway kids in “We’re Gonna Come Back”, directed by Janine Molinari. Most recently, Violet appeared on stage as 'Peter Pan' in Shuffles NYC production of 'Peter Pantomime' and danced in ‘Swan Fake’ – a dance video directed by Shelby Kaufman. It's Always fun when Violet joins us! Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello Enjoy the Podcast!

  6. May 29

    S2-E219 Ellen Alaverdyan

    5/27/26 Mike and returning cohost, Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar welcomed 13 year old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan to ConversationsRadio Ep.219. Originally from Los Angeles, Ellen was born to Armenian parents and now lives with her family in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lifelong lover of music, Ellen discovered the bass at 8-years-old Soon after watching Australian bassist Tal Wilkenfeld on TV, she felt inspired. At first, she thought the bass was a guitar but tried it out and fell in love. with it almost instantly. Initially, her father Hovak – an accomplished musician and producer taught her some bass basics but, Ellen began honing her skills with Yousician and watching YouTube. For the most part, Ellen is learning on her own while Hovak is always there for help and guidance. But basically, Ellen is self-taught.  Having attended the annual NAAM show, Ellen’s had the opportunity to talk shop with fellow bassists Tal Wilkenfeld, Leland Sklar, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and others. Ellen is making a name for herself and getting noticed for her impressive music skills. Her respect for her craft is obvious! Ellen's videos have reached millions with over 700,000 YouTube subcribers. Her music videos reflects her eclectic taste. She often chooses songs that resonate with her personally, occasionally drawn by a compelling bass line. Early on, Ellen appeared on Steve Harvey’s show, and has played at a Golden State Warriors game. A huge moment for Ellen was meeting guitar legend Steve Vai. Vai’s guitar tech introduced Ellen’s videos to him and she soon found herself on stage performing with him in Vegas. Victor Wooten stands out as Ellen’s primary musical inspiration. “He was there my whole life,” she shares. Ellen also considers her dad a significant influence. Despite being a huge fan of The Beatles, Ellen believes inspiration can be found everywhere: “Anything you discover can inspire you and make you want to play.” Her new bass project is Jaminai! The bands first album 'Take Off' is set to release 6/1/26! Check out EllenPlaysBass.com for details. You can can find Ellen's videos on YouTube  You can follow Ellen Alaverdyan on Instagram @ellenplaysbass Enjoy the Podcast!

  7. May 8

    S2-E218 Lexi Janicek

    5/6/2026 Mike and co-host, Nashville country singer songwriter Chloe Penny enjoyed a spirited conversation with actress Lexi Janicek. You know Lexi as 'Lisa Loud'on the Nickelodeon series The Really Loud House as well as TV movies  A Really Haunted Loud House and A Loud House Christmas. Lexi first joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello on Episode 181 and again for Episode 191. She returned to cohost ConversationsRadio Episode 207 featuring actress Stella Grace Fitzgerad. Lexi is originally from Chicago but calls Nashville her home. She was inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series. She decided to dive in and see if acting was something she could do. They found an agency in Nashville and she was off and running. Lexi has built an impressive resume'. In addition to her role as Lisa Loud, other projects include AppleTV's 'Echo 3’ Her role opposite Allison Janney and Ben Platt as a younger Kristen Bell - 'Alice' in ‘The People We Hate at the Wedding’ as well as Lexi's breakout role on the NBC series 'Ordinary Joe’ playing young Jenny. Lexi Janicek is also a stellar voiceover artist lending her VO talents as the voice or Bunny the rabbit on the animated series 'Duck & Goose'. and the voice behind Faye and Darcy on T.O.T.S. You can follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek Follow Chloe Penny @chloepennymusic and check out her website - chloepenny.com  for her music and upcoming show dates. Enjoy the Podcast! ​​

  8. Apr 19

    S2-E217 Chloe Penny

    4/15/2026 Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker  welcomed country music singer songwriter Chloe Penny to ConversationsRadio. A Tennessee native, she was born and raised just outside of Nashville in Rutherford County. Chloe fell in love with country and bluegrass music at an early age. Her passion for country music runs deep and her original songs draw inspiration from life experiences and traditional classic country music. Each song tells a story and she is a story teller indeed. Now 15, Chloe has a true respect for the genre and her craft as a musician. Chloe is well on her way as a country music artist. Her music is amazing and she has new songs in the works. A phenomenal episode! We enjoyed chatting with Chloe Penny about her future plans. Keep Chloe on your radar. She is one to watch! Look for Chole's original music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music! Be sure to check out chloepenny.com for upcoming live events and new music! You can follow Chloe Penny on Instagram @chloepennymusic  Enjoy the Podcast!

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ConversationsRadio - It‘s Just A Conversation

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