http://getthefunkoutshow.kuci.org/ Life's a Rollercoaster Ride! Stories of Inspiration and Change en-us Copyright 2005 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.stationware.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@kuci.org Janeane Bernstein Get the Funk Out Life's a Rollercoaster Ride! Stories of Inspiration and Change ( KUCI 88.9fm in Irvine ) webmaster@kuci.org Health > Self-Help “Single life is not good. I’d rather have a girlfriend than be single…It’s an empty feeling. Did you ever wake up and say where am I, or where I should go, I gotta look at a telephone book. You ever get that feeling where you’re absolutely lost? I can’t explain that feeling but that’s the feeling I have when I’m not with somebody. You’ll have the same problem. I might be an old fart but still you’ll go through the same thing.” -Gilbert Delgado, 72 Think dating is hard when you're 20? Try 70, 80, or even 100. You're old. You don't see quite as well. Hair grows where it shouldn't. You want to find someone to share your remaining days with but you're running out of time. Gilbert Delgado just broke up with his on-again-off-again girlfriend of seven years. He's single, 72 and on the prowl. As eccentric as he is stubborn, divorced three times but still undeterred, he's unabashedly driven to find the love of his life. Max Steinberg is a grieving widower. He loves to laugh, he loves to drive, but most importantly he loves to dance. Oh, and he happens to be 101 years old. No longer secure in the comfort of a sixty-year marriage, Max struggles to find meaning and companionship without his late wife. When Dick Trerice met his wife Vi it was love at first sight. That was over seventy years ago. Decades of marriage have been met by struggles with health, but throughout, they’ve always had the support of each other. Now great-grandparents, and armed with a love that has only grown deeper with time, they show us love really does get better with age. Set in sunny Florida, Love at a Certain Age allows us a rare glimpse into senior homes, fraternities, bars and community centers. The stories in this film will affirm intimacy, sex, and true love are not exclusive to the young. And that life really does begin after 65. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LOGAN%20HENDRICKS_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LOGAN%20HENDRICKS_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800 About Dr. Sarah Pressman Dr. Pressman is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on the associations between social relationships, emotions and physical health, with a focus on the underlying physiological and behavioral processes that might connect positive emotions to wellbeing. She has published in a variety of well regarded peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Psychological Science, Psychological Bulletin, Health Psychology), and her work has been featured in top media outlets like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CBS, USNews and many other popular magazines and papers. Among her numerous awards from psychological societies and universities, one of Dr. Pressman's papers was selected as one of the most cited and influential papers in the field of Psychiatry and Psychology. Dr. Pressman seeks to understand if and how positive emotions are beneficial for objective physical health and longevity. She has done extensive reviews of the literature to better understand this relationship, and has more recently examined this association at the worldwide level with Gallup. Her experimental work has also focused on the possible pathways by which positive emotions, such as feeling excited, happy, or calm, might “get under the skin” to influence biology. These diverse physiological pathways have included immune function, cardiovascular activity, and neuroendocrine pathways. Dr. Pressman is also interested in the role of positive psychosocial factors in the stress process. Is it the case that positive emotions buffer an individual’s reactivity or recovery to psychological stressors? Is this one pathway by which positive individuals have longer, healthier lives? Her current research focuses on examining the properties of both emotion and social relationships in laboratory stress scenarios, as well as in the real world with the goal of trying to better understand these resilience factors. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SARAH%20PRESSMAN%20INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SARAH%20PRESSMAN%20INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800 On this week's show, special guest Adam Leipzig from 9:00-9:30am! About Adam Leipzig... Movie Producer and Publisher Adam shares what he's learned in the entertainment industry as a producer, writer and entrepreneur. He publishes the popular online magazine Cultural Weekly, has produced or distributed 25 movies, launched more than 300 theatre plays and performance events,written for the New York Times and other publications, designed and built 4 successful businesses, and consulted with dozens more. Results from Disney to Penguins Adam has worked with “Top 10” worldwide brands such as National Geographic and Disney, and some of his movies have also become household names, including March of the Penguins, Dead Poets Society and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Collectively, Adam’s projects have generated over $2 billion in revenue on $300 million production spending. Twice in his career he has been responsible for the year’s most profitable motion picture. Creating Massive Value Adam is expert at training people how to design ideal environments for creativity, because the ideal environment drives massive value. People and companies who work with him have achieved immense profits and growth. Adam gratefully shares his career highlights with the others who participated, because no person ever does anything alone (one of Adam’s principles is always building and supporting your team): • As President of National Geographic Films, transforming the company into a full-service operation, and obtaining $125 million in financing. • As Senior Vice President, Walt Disney Studios, participating in the company's growth from 6 to 20 movies a year. • As Publisher of Cultural Weekly, launching an online magazine and lifestyle brand aimed at supporting creativity and elevating our cultural discussion. • As an advisor, working with Rand McNally to design and develop new products for new markets. • As Producer and Dramaturg, building the Los Angeles Theatre Center, a 4-theatre, 1200-seat performing arts complex. • As an entrepreneur and "intra-preneur," launching and operating 4 successful businesses. • As a producer and executive, working with great actors including Tom Hanks, Ed Harris, Saoirse Ronan, Drew Barrymore, Bruce Willis, Robin Williams, and Elijah Wood; talented directors including Robert Altman, Peter Weir, Peter Yates, Cherien Dabis, Lu Chuan, Julie Taymor, Luc Jacquet, Jon Turteltaub, and Joe Johnston; and superb writers, including Jon Robin Baitz, David Henry Hwang, Michael Frayn, William Mastrosimone, Donald Freed, Miguel Piñero, and Luis Valdez. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GettheFUNKOut_May6_13_Adam%20Leipzig.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GettheFUNKOut_May6_13_Adam%20Leipzig.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800 A Bio from Shelly Detken... Nearly 7 years ago I embarked on a personal journey to address some minor yet life-altering health issues which doctors were either unable or unwilling to fix. They merely prescribed medication without so much as the question, “What is your diet like?” It didn’t take long before I was fed up with taking meds I knew were unhealthy, had undesirable side effects, and did nothing to address the underlying causes. At this point I took matters into my own hands and began researching health and disease. The information I came across consistently related to food; that our diet is most often the cause of most afflictions from which people suffer in industrialized countries, not to mention the extra pounds most people seem to be carrying. I thought I was a healthy eater, so this was very surprising to me. However, the more I researched and looked at the actual science, I realized I was consuming anything but a healthy diet. Long story short – once I ceased taking any medications I knew weren’t helping, and changed my diet to one that comprised of primarily whole, plant-based foods – everything changed! No longer do I suffer from migraines, sleepless nights, 3-4 colds a year (now its zero!), depression, horrible periods with an erratic menstrual cycle, and unexplained pain (diagnosed as Fibromyalgia). In addition to learning about the connection between disease and nutrition, I became sadly aware of the frighteningly deleterious effects raising animal foods has on our planet. Thus began my quest to learn all I could about nutrition and health, hopeful that I would help others by empowering them to take control of their health as I did. I LOVE cooking healthy, vegan foods and helping others do the same! A few of my favorite things: animals – apes especially; spending time with my family; cooking and eating; sunshine; yoga and fitness; hiking; books; interior decorating; sunflowers; ladybugs, butterflies and dragonflies; trees; listening to my amazing daughter Cambria singhttp://soundcloud.com/cambriadetken; traveling – especially to Hawaii; NFL – Go Broncos!; growing our own food in our Tower Garden https://plantiful.towergarden.com/ - to name a few! Qualifications: Certified in Plant Based Nutrition, T. Colin Campbell Foundation and Cornell University Clayton College of Natural Health – Holistic Nutrition Certified in Diet & Lifestyle Intervention, The Wellness Forum Institute for Health Studies The Wellness Forum Institute for Health Studies – courses completed or in process: Gastrointestinal Disorders Dietary Supplements Business for Health-Related Professions Nutritional Issues & Controversies Nutrition and Cancer Women’s Health Autoimmune Disorders http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_5_6_13_with%20Shelly%20K%20Detken.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_5_6_13_with%20Shelly%20K%20Detken.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800 About Jared: Jared Nichols is a futurist, consultant, speaker, and coach who has spent over 13 years helping companies identify and create their long-term successful future. Jared regularly advises organizations, businesses, and individuals in various realms of systems implementation, risk management, and long-term development strategy. Jared has published over 20 articles and is the author of Leading the 21st Century: The CEO’s Guide to Thriving in a Volatile and Uncertain Environment, and Four Futures for the 21st Century Non-Profit. Jared is 1 of 12 thought leaders from the U.S, Canada and England selected as advisors for the holistic crowdsourcing curriculum project launched by Graceland University and the Center for Communities of the Future. Jared also holds a Master's Degree in Strategic Foresight and is regularly quoted in the media on a wide variety of issues which, have recently included the future of entrepreneurship, the changing face of the news industry, capitalizing in uncertain times, the information economy, and the future of the workforce and education. Jared is also a musician, competitive cyclist, and trail runner living in Boone, NC with his wife and 2 year-old son. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JARED%20NICHOLS.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JARED%20NICHOLS.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800 Sal Masekela is a commentator, journalist and producer best known and beloved for his work hosting ESPN’s Summer and Winter X Games, his cultural reporting in South Africa during the 2010 Soccer World Cup and hosting E! Network’s the Daily 10. A native of New York, Sal honed his love of showmanship from an early age while touring the world with his father, South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela. That experience coupled with his teenaged exposure to Southern California’s counter culture produced an avid surfer, snowboarder and skateboarder, giving Sal his unique voice and perspective that has cemented him as a fixture in sports and lifestyle news circles. Read more about Sal Masekela on my blog: http://getthefunkoutshow.kuci.org Visit Sal's website: www.salmasekela.com Listen to his music: www.alekesam.net http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SAL%20MASEKELA.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SAL%20MASEKELA.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:00:00 -0800 Based in Orange County, California, Marcy Massura is Director, Digital Engagement at Weber Shandwick. In addition to developing content and strategies for numerous high-profile clients this award-winning international agency represents, she is also involved in several other websites, where she contributes essays, photography and video on a regular basis. She maintains her own popular humor website The Glamorous Life Association, and speaks as often as possible, spreading her passion and joy for all things social. ABOUT MARCY -- In addition to developing social strategies for numerous high-profile clients, she is an accomplished public speaker presenting keynotes on community management, influencer relations, and various brand strategies at numerous conferences across the US including BlogHer, WOMMA, BlogWorld, MIMASummit, Social Media Strategies Summit and many more. She has been digitally active for over 6 years, after a successful career in process crisis consulting for the apparel manufacturing industry. As a Director, Digital Engagement- Marcy was a 2012 finalist for PR News Social Media Professional of the year and she provides strategic input for Lunchables, National Pork Board, Motorola, The Campbell’s Soup Company, Suave, Fisher Price, Nabisco, Verizon and many more across the Weber Shandwick national network. Marcy is also a wife and mother to two boys, and a 4th generation native to Orange County. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MARCY%20MASSURA.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MARCY%20MASSURA.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Ruth%20Harrell%20and%20Fernando%20Navarro.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Ruth%20Harrell%20and%20Fernando%20Navarro.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800 "I started playing the drums in July 2008 and....when I grow up I want to be a great drummer!" - Laura Spern, who started playing drums at age 47. If you missed Laura on today's show, you can listen to the entire interview here. ABOUT LAURA SPERN After playing the video game 'Rockband' for several months I decided to rock-for-real! In July 2008, at the age of 47, I got my first drum kit. A Ludwig CS Accent Custom 5-piece in wine color. To that I added Zildjian K Custom Dark ride and crash cymbals and a DW 9000 bass pedal. I got down to business right away with weekly drum lessons and daily practice. Six short months later I did what I never thought I could ever do, I joined a band. It was a local mom-band 'The Mydols'. Founder Judy Davids offered me unconditional support and encouragement. The two years I played with The Mydols were filled with many local gigs. It took me over 20 gigs to get most of the pre-show butterflies to settle down! In addition to all the local gigs I also had a couple of unique opportunities with the band. In September, 2009 we filmed for 5 days with Gene Simmons and appeared on his reality TV show, 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels'. (Season 5- Detroit Rock Mommies) Then a year later, in September 2010 we opened for The B-52's at Motor City Casino Hotel Soundboard. Both were unbelievable experiences for me! I've recently been offered a drum endorsement from 'Final Cry Custom Drums' a Christian custom drum company down in Texas. I look forward to receiving my new drum kit soon! Currently I'm in a cover band with some great friends of mine. I continue to practice 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day, 4 days a week, uploading drum cover videos as I can. There is so much to learn and so little time. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LAURA%20SPERN.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LAURA%20SPERN.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 About Nancy Nygren CEO, Girl Scouts of Orange County As CEO of the Girl Scouts of Orange County, Nancy is focused on ensuring life-changing experiences for girls across Orange County and advancing the community’s understanding and appreciation of the value, importance and relevancy of Girl Scouting. Serving as CEO since 2005, Nancy champions leadership opportunities for over 23,000 Girl Scouts and training for more than 10,000 active volunteers across every zip code and neighborhood in Orange County. She has achieved extraordinary growth and increased revenue during her tenure, pairing an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture of discipline to build a constructive and collaborative culture where staff members are aligned around a clearly defined vision: to create the best leadership development experiences for all girls in Orange County. Nygren has effectively implemented strategies at Girl Scouts that address a changing market, including cultural, systems, and process analyses. Her forward-thinking philosophies have shaped an enhanced business model that optimizes both the quality and quantity of leadership opportunities the Council’s Girl Scouts receive. Nygren was recently honored as one of the Orange County Business Journal’s top Women in Business. Nygren came to the Girl Scouts of Orange County with a vision that non-profits must embrace and integrate corporate best practices to thrive. Nancy’s career began in the aerospace industry where she was responsible for business development, project planning and operations, including the development of a winning proposal that yielded tens of millions of dollars of contracts. Prior to joining Girl Scouts, Nancy effectively led the design, construction and financing of OCEAN JOURNEY, a $93 million aquarium facility in Denver, Colorado and developed a regional center for science, art and culture as CEO of the Naval Training Center Foundation. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GIRL%20SCOUTS.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GIRL%20SCOUTS.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800 ABOUT TRACY NEWMAN Tracy Newman is a TV writer and producer. She started as a staff writer on Cheers. In 1997, she won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for co-writing the groundbreaking “coming out” episode of Ellen. In 2001 she co-created the ABC comedy, According to Jim. Tracy has been playing guitar and writing songs since she was 14. Her band is called Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements. Her first CD was “A Place in the Sun,” (2007.) Her new CD is “I Just See You,” (2012.) For more details: www.tracynewman.com. ABOUT BETH FITCHET WOOD About Beth Fitchet Wood A folksinger from Phoenix with Long Island, New York roots, who cut her teeth on the Sons of the Pioneers and Rodgers and Hammerstein, with Harry Belafonte and Georgia Gibbs thrown in. Beth sang and played guitar in Honk, a rock 'n roll band that ranged from Mahalia Jackson to Cream to Freddy Hubbard, who landed several major record deals in the early 70's and toured with Chicago, Loggins and Messina and The Beach Boys. In the 80's she began writing, and all her influences melded with her own voice into an indescribable yet familiar expression. Her songs are very personal and intimate, and though the folk idiom is strong, her harmonic structures betray her jazz roots. She has made 5 CD's on her own, has appeared as band member on 5 others, and has sung on countless other projects of every description, in most languages. "Shared stages" with a phonebook of the most influential musicians from the '60's through the present.. She won first place songwriter at the Tucson Folk Music Festival in 2009, and in her home town, Laguna Beach, has hosted (for 7 years!) one of the best Songwriter's Showcases anywhere. It's gotten such a reputation throughout the United States that touring songwriters stop by from all over the country, providing a different musical adventure every single Tuesday. The atmosphere gives musicians a rare opportunity to stretch artistically to a very appreciative audience. She also played a main stage set at the Far West Folk Alliance conference in 2009. Played main stage sets at folk festivals and conferences throughout the west, and in 2011 was one of three nominees for Artist of the Year by the Laguna Beach Alliance of the Arts. "...pure, plain beautiful singing." - Mike Boehm, L.A. Times http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/TRACY%20NEWMAN.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/TRACY%20NEWMAN.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 Laura B. Whitmore is a graduate of Hofstra University with a B.S. in Music Merchandising and an M.B.A. in Marketing. As the marketing manager for Korg USA for 20 years, she was instrumental in marketing, PR and artist relations for the iconic Korg, Marshall, and VOX brands. She was also editor of Korg’s ProView Magazine. Prior to that, she worked in the Direct Marketing department of CBS Records. In 2008 Whitmore left Korg USA and founded Mad Sun Marketing, a boutique agency that specializes in marketing, PR, artist relations, event production, graphic design, and more for music and audio companies. Past and current clients of Mad Sun include 65amps, Academic Superstore, Acoustic Amplification, Agile Partners, Colby Amplifiers, Dean Markley USA, Jammit, Korg, KVRaudio, Muse Research, Music First, NewBay Media, Notion Music, Peavey Electronics, SIR Entertainment Services, SIR Stage37, SoundTree, Sterling Audio, and more. A singer-songwriter herself, Whitmore is the creator of the GuitarWorld.com featured blog series, Guitar Girl’d. Whitmore has hosted and moderated several workshops and panels at events such as NAMM and SXSW on the topics of marketing, PR, apps and music making, songwriting, and more. She is the co-host of a new open mic series as part of the West Coast Songwriters Association in her town of Lafayette, CA. In 2012 Whitmore launched The Women's International Music Network, better known as The WiMN. As the umbrella organization for a variety of events, and a blog, news feed and event info site, The WiMN's mission is to promote and unite women in the music and audio industries. As the first official event of the organization, Whitmore hosted the first annual Women's International Music Network breakfast and the She Rocks Awards, which took place during the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, on January 25, 3013. The event honored industry luminaries such as producer/songwriter Holly Knight, guitarist Orianthi, Tish Ciravolo from Daisy Rock Guitars, Mary Peavey of Peavey Electronics, Laura Taylor of Guitar Center, and more. Whitmore organized the first annual Women’s Music Summit in 2012, which took place in Upstate New York. She is currently working on the 2013 Women’s Music Summit, which will be hosted at Musician's Institute from July 26-28, 2013 in Hollywood, CA. Find out more at thewimn.com and mad-sun.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LAURA%20B.%20WHITMORE.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LAURA%20B.%20WHITMORE.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0800 Two special guests tomorrow on Get the FUNK Out on KUCI 88.9fm (streaming live on www.kuci.org)...first up, Bryan Golden -- a highly rated professor, speaker, author, and nationally syndicated columnist. He is listed in Who's Who in America. His popular column is enthusiastically read by a nationwide audience. Bryan is also a recognized self-development and motivational expert. Second half of the show, Jeffrey Briar, Champion of Laughter for Health. Jeffrey Briar is the Director of The Laughter Yoga Institute based in Laguna Beach, California. More info on my blog: http://getthefunkoutshow.kuci.org/ http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Bryan%20Golden%20and%20Jeffrey%20Briar%20Laughter%20Yoga.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Bryan%20Golden%20and%20Jeffrey%20Briar%20Laughter%20Yoga.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/UNITED%20BY%20MUSIC.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/UNITED%20BY%20MUSIC.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800 Sheldon Abbott joins me on this Christmas Eve special! Also, took a little trip to Norad Tracker to see just how Santa does it each and every year :D Happy Holidays everyone and a very Happy, Healthy, Peaceful 2013! http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_CHRISTMAS%20EVE%20SPECIAL.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_CHRISTMAS%20EVE%20SPECIAL.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 24 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Monday 12-17-12, Author and motivational speaker Bryan Golden will be my special guest to talk about Holiday Spirit and more! Bryan is listed in Who's Who in America as a recognized self-development and motivational expert and speaker, author of Dare to Live Without Limits, and highly rated adjunct professor. Bryan is noted for his concise, easy to understand, and direct style of communicating. He has an exceptional ability to distill any principle to its essential elements. Bryan's popular nationally syndicated weekly newspaper column, Dare to Live Without Limits, has been published since 2002. The column is avidly read and elicits a steady flow of ebullient comments from its ardent followers. Bryan is a frequent, popular, and entertaining guest on radio stations nationwide. Additionally, his weekly Motivational Minute is broadcast on numerous stations all over the country. Throughout his career, Bryan has been enthralled by why some people succeed while others struggle and fail. As a consultant and educator, Bryan has been able to observe first hand the principles utilized by successful people and ignored by others. Surprisingly, success or failure is not contingent upon a person’s intelligence, education, finances, age, or gender. Bryan founded his management consulting firm over 20 years ago. Starting from scratch, he utilized all of the concepts he details in his book, Dare to Live Without Limits. Bryan was able to quickly develop a successful enterprise. He has applied these principles to helping his clients enhance and expand their businesses. His clients include Fortune 500 corporations, small and medium sized businesses, universities, professional practices, organizations, and government agencies. Empowering companies and individuals to break through their limitations to attain outstanding objectives, beyond expectations, is the focus of Bryan's work. http://www.bryangolden.com/ http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/BRYANGOLDEN.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/BRYANGOLDEN.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SUZANNE%20FENTION_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SUZANNE%20FENTION_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800 On my Get the FUNK Out show tomorrow at 9am pst...special guests Keith Hejna, Communications Officer of Little Kids Rock, and writer and creative talent Suzanne Fenton! Tune in to KUCI 88.9fm www.kuci.org streaming. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Keith_LKR_Suzanne%20Fenton.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Keith_LKR_Suzanne%20Fenton.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:00:00 -0800 On today's Get the FUNK Out Show at 9am, special guests Financial Book Promoter Darlene March, who was just featured in the OC Register last month, and author, motivational speaker and more...BJ Gallagher! Listen live at 9am on KUCI 88.9fm and streaming live on www.kuci.org. ABOUT DARLENE MARCH: March Media Relations creates and orchestrates sophisticated media relations strategies and publicity programs for successful investment managers, authors, financial services firms and book publishers. ABOUT BJ GALLAGHER: Author of numerous books, corporate training videos, publisher of training materials. More info on: www.peacockproductions.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DARLENE%20MARCH%20AND%20BJ%20GALLAGHER.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DARLENE%20MARCH%20AND%20BJ%20GALLAGHER.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Kim Orlando, founder of Traveling Mom.com will be joining me this morning on Get the FUNK Out to share advice on staying sane and having fun this holiday season! Listen live at 9am pst on KUCI 88.9fm or stream us on www.kuci.org. More info on Kim's Survival Guide for Moms who Travel on www.travelingmom.com. Send in your questions for Kim to: janeane@kuci.org. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/KIM%20ORLANDO_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/KIM%20ORLANDO_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Three great guests this morning! Estrella Harrington of Guard of Heart, Sheryl Lynn from Beautiful Lief Productions and Ann Marie of Sassy Pants Productionz. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/ESTRELLA%20HARRINGTON_SHERYL%20LYNN_ANNE%20MARIE.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/ESTRELLA%20HARRINGTON_SHERYL%20LYNN_ANNE%20MARIE.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Indhushree Rajan is an American born, South Indian woman, who grew up in Southern California. She has worked with physically and sexually abused children and adolescents, adult victims of rape and domestic violence, and at-risk youth and families with criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse histories for the past 16 years. She is currently finishing her PhD in clinical psychology, and is the creator/director of Project Satori, a non-profit organization committed to providing mental health and trauma care for sex trafficking survivors, both domestically, and in developing countries. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/INDHUSHREE_RUSHEE.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/INDHUSHREE_RUSHEE.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 TV personality, game show host, host of the hugely successful NYC kids show Wonderama, world traveler, and author Sonny Fox! Join me Monday at 9am pst on October 8, 2012 when I welcome TV personality, game show host, host of the hugely successful NYC kids show Wonderama, world traveler, and author Sonny Fox to the Get the Funk Out Show! We air live on KUCI 88.9fm and stream live on www.kuci.org In his more than eight decades of his life, he has been a prisoner of war in Germany and a war correspondent in Korea. He has taped TV shows in Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Bolivia and Israel. Played the part of Papa Noel in Guayaquil, Ecuador and watched Jawaharlal Nehru in the nascent Indian parliament. He has ascended the heights of the television industry as a Vice President of NBCTV and Chairman of the Board of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and was fired as host of the number one show in the country, “The $64,000 Challenge.”...but throughout all this he got the funk out and went on to bigger and better things! In Sonny’s words: The experience of writing this book has taken me on the most complex and unexpected journey of my life—a journey into a time warp of memories, encounters, convergences, and interventions that finally brought me to the realization that my entire professional life seems to have been lived at the intersection of the impossible and the inevitable. I was born when Calvin Coolidge was president, grew up during the great depression, careened through WWII, started in radio and participated in the growth of the television industry from its earliest days, and today I am involved with the production of a digital soap opera. Here’s what people are saying! “Sunday mornings as a kid meant two things: I had to go to church (I went to Catholic School) and I HAD to watch Sonny Fox and ‘Wonderama’…. many of us were given so much by ‘Wonderama.’” —Whoopi Goldberg I have gotten to know Senator Robert Kennedy, done a program with Harry Truman, and been hit with a pie in the face by Bob Hope. —Sonny Fox “For New York kids in the ’60s, ‘Wonderama’ was like ‘The Maltese Falcon’: ‘The stuff that dreams are made of.’ And while he doesn’t drink as much as Dashiell Hammett, Sonny Fox has still written a hell of a book.” —Lee Aronsohn Co-creator, “Two and a Half Men” We will be talking about his forthcoming book, BUT YOU MADE THE FRONT PAGE! As of September 15th, it will be available on Amazon, Google, B&N and other sources. Learn more about Sonny Fox by visiting: sonnyfoxtv.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SONNY%20FOX_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SONNY%20FOX_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Monday on Get the FUNK Out - tune in 9am pst when special guest Donna Rawlins joins me! Donna Rawlins, author of Skinny The Cat and the Magic of Kindness, is an animal-lover, writer, voice actor, singer, and songwriter whose songs have appeared in network television shows and major feature films including Mr. Woodcock, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Unit, The Shield and Dawson’s Creek. Donna’s abundant national television commercial credits include Sears, United Airlines, Macy’s, Suzuki, PetSmart, Hillshire Farms, Birds Eye, Tilex, American Century Investments, and the American Clean Skies campaign. She is the voice of numerous audiobooks such as Jane Jacobs’ The Death and Life of Great American Cities (50th Anniversary Edition), Sidney Sheldon’s Tell Me Your Dreams, Tami Hoag’s, Taken by Storm, Margaret George’s Memoirs of Cleopatra, Laura Zigman’s Animal Husbandry, and Jane Heller’s Female Intelligence. Donna was also featured as the character BT in the premier season of a Japanese anime series. Originally from the small town of Lancaster, Ohio, the Los Angeles–based writer comes from a family of five musicians and currently resides in Venice Beach, California with her husband, Robert Feist, owner of Ravenswork Studios. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DONNA%20RAWLINS_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DONNA%20RAWLINS_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800 On my Get the FUNK Out show tomorrow at 9am on KUCI 88.9fm, special guest Jimmy Steinfeldt! During his 30 years in the photography business, Jimmy Steinfeldt has worked with everyone from Miles Davis to the Ramones. Born in Minneapolis, Jimmy first focused and clicked at age 14. Cars (not the band), were among his first photographic subjects. Jimmy moved to California to study at San Diego State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Management. After college he shot his way through many long road-trips and rock concerts armed with his first real camera. A one-hundred dollar Minolta! Jimmy is a self-taught photographer who has only to squint through the lens for inspiration. Jimmy cites photographer Richard Avedon and cinematographer Karl Freund among his strongest influences. Jimmy's unique photographic style conveys the personality of his artist-musician subjects while conveying the story of their music. As a live action photographer, Jimmy was first published in 1985 in SPIN magazine. In that same year Rolling Stone published one of his photographs of Madonna, which he credits as a major boost to his career. In 1986 his dreams as a music fan and photographer came true when Rolling Stone published his photo of Bob Dylan. CD covers followed from this exposure: Miles Davis, Willie Nelson, John Denver, Dee Dee Ramone and many others. Jimmy's Elusive Studios, in the canyons of Hollywood, is his base of operations and has become a haven for music, film and television artists. In 1998 and again in 2007, industry players recognized his work and named him Photographer of the Year at the Los Angeles Music Awards. Jimmy's advice to aspiring photographers? "Try something new on every shoot - experiment with lighting, film, filters and gels. As for your camera, never leave home without it!" http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JIMMY%20STEINFELT_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JIMMY%20STEINFELT_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Very excited to share my new show promo! Spread the word and Get the FUNK Out! http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20NEW%20PROMO%20FOR%20GET%20THE%20FUNKOUT.wav http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20NEW%20PROMO%20FOR%20GET%20THE%20FUNKOUT.wav Podcasts Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0800 On tomorrow's Get the FUNK Out Show...Michelle J. Patterson Executive Producer of this year's California Women's Conference (HUGE event coming up - not to be missed!) - we'll be talking about the up-coming conference, Michelle's fascinating background and interests, and how she has faced challenges head on and continues to come out on top of her game. Tomorrow on KUCI 88.9fm streaming live on www.kuci.org. www.californiawomensconference.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MICHELLE%20PATTERSON%20INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MICHELLE%20PATTERSON%20INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Coming up at 9am pst on my Get the FUNK Out Show...Kacie Lauren Fischer - world ranked tower runner, competitive runner, personal trainer, cycle instructor, Boston Marathon finisher, CrossFit coach, fitness model, strength and conditioning coach, fitness lead - making instructional fitness videos, fastest woman (and person) to inline skate across America! Kacie Fischer was told to "give up" and she would "never be an athlete again" after suffering from heart failure and compartment syndrom in 2005. "If you're not getting the results you want, change your approach" says Kacie. That's exactly what she did! She just inline skated more than 2,600 miles across America! She is the fastest female to do so, and even beat the men's fastest time by more than 20 days! Kacie is a personal trainer, CrossFit coach, competitive tower runner, fitness model, extreme athlete, and is starting a new fitness concept called Speedy Banana. "When you make the decision to never give up your possibilities become endless!" -Kacie http://www.livegiveskate.org/ Boundaries are just imaginary lines in crazy people's heads FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LiveGiveSKATE/168677053210562 TWITTER: @LiveGiveSKATE http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Kacie%20Fischer_Interview.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Kacie%20Fischer_Interview.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Had a great time chatting with founder of 118 degrees Jenny Ross! If you are ever in a funk, food can definitely play a huge role in your mental and physical well-being. Jenny and I talked about her life leading up to launching 118 degrees, where things have gone in her incredible journey and more. Now that the show is over this morning, I am so hungry talking about her delicious food! http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JENNY%20ROSS_118%20degrees.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JENNY%20ROSS_118%20degrees.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Very excited to have comedian Wendy Liebman on my "Get the Funk Out!" show on Monday, as well as Jessica Pham from Harvest House. Wendy is performing at “EVERYBODY LOVES TO LAUGH” A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH RAY ROMANO, JASON ALEXANDER, CHERYL HINES & WENDY LIEBMAN A BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR HARVEST HOME, A HAVEN FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. Details below: “EVERYBODY LOVES TO LAUGH” A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH RAY ROMANO, JASON ALEXANDER, CHERYL HINES & WENDY LIEBMAN A BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR HARVEST HOME, A HAVEN FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES Who: Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Cheryl Hines and Wendy Liebman What: "Everybody Loves To Laugh!" A star-studded night of entertainment benefiting Harvest Home, a nonprofit organization that helps women and their infants overcome homelessness and promotes physical and emotional health, spiritual growth and financial independence. Actor, writer and stand-up comedian Ray Romano ("Everybody Loves Raymond," Men of a Certain Age"), and special guest stars Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld", “The Producers”), Cheryl Hines ("Suburgatory”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm") and comedian Wendy Liebman will provide the hilarity; you'll supply the laughter. The evening kicks off with a cocktail reception featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres and a unique silent auction at which you'll have the chance to bid on fabulous products and services. When: Saturday, August 18, 2012 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction 8:00 pm Comedy Show Where: The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 More: The fabulous silent auction items include an in-home wine tasting party with Bacara Resort & Spa's sommelier, Santa Anita "day at the races" and lunch at the Turf Club with Basketball Hall of Famer and horse enthusiast Dan Issel followed by cocktails after the races with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, an in-home private cooking lesson and dinner with the Food Network’s Chef Aarti Sequeira, luxury suite at the Staples Center for a Lakers game for 12 and more! For more information on the event and for tickets please visit www.everybodylovestolaugh.com. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on Goldstar. Buy tickets now before they are sold out! For more information on Harvest Home visit www.theharvesthome.net. Everybody Loves to Laugh - Ray Romano & Jason Alexander www.everybodylovestolaugh.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Wendy%20Liebman_Jessica%20Pham_GTFO.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Wendy%20Liebman_Jessica%20Pham_GTFO.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Monday morning July 23 at 9am on my show "Get the Funk Out!" special guest Dr. Nancy Irwin joined me on KUCI 88.9fm - streaming live on www.kuci.org. ABOUT DR. NANCY IRWIN Originally from Atlanta, where she trained as an opera singer, Dr. Nancy Irwin moved to New York City in 1985 to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. She worked all over the country and abroad, and moved to L.A. in 1994 when she heard that Hollywood needed more blondes… Dr. Nancy experienced a “you-turn” when she began volunteering at a shelter for sexually abused teens. This waked up the healer in her, and prompted her to earn a doctorate in psychology, specializing in the prevention and healing of child sexual abuse. She now treats victims as well as abusers, for it is her belief that “The best way to help victims is to help the perpetrators.” Dr. Nancy is in private practice in Los Angeles, co-leads group therapy sessions for sex offenders, and is also a busy public speaker. A media expert, she’s extensively quoted in newspapers and magazines, and frequently appears on radio and TV shows on a variety of topics. Dr. Irwin is a Diplomate in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a member of the Southern California Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and sits on the Education Committee of the California Coalition on Sexual Offending. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DR%20NANCY%20IRWIN_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DR%20NANCY%20IRWIN_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 23 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/IRA%20ISRAEL_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/IRA%20ISRAEL_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Monday July 2...special guest Nita Whitaker LaFontaine joined me on my Get the Funk Out Show! 9am on KUCI 88.9fm and steaming live on www.kuci.org. We chatted about her new book Finding my Voice, Don LaFontaine, and more. Listen to the entire show here. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/NITA%20WHITAKER%20LAFONTAINE_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/NITA%20WHITAKER%20LAFONTAINE_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Dad/Dude/Author Dan Zevin joined me Monday June 18th to talk about his latest book, his love of Costco, and his tricked out Minivan! http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20JUNE%2018%20GTFO%20SHOW%20FEATURING%20AUTHOR%20DAN%20ZEVIN.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20JUNE%2018%20GTFO%20SHOW%20FEATURING%20AUTHOR%20DAN%20ZEVIN.mp3 Podcasts Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Arlene Dawn Kole of The Koles joins me Monday on the Get the Funk Out Show! Monday at 9am pst tune in to KUCI 88.9fm and we are streaming live on www.kuci.org. About Arlene Kole Arlene and her husband Bill Kole have been together for over 30 years and have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Relocating to Los Angeles in 1992, Arlene worked 3 jobs and sang sessions, nightclubs and weddings while Bill got their music business up and running. They truly embody the American dream as their hard work has manifested as a successful production business and commercial studio. Arlene Kole graduated the vocal program at the prestigious Grant McEwan College jazz school in Edmonton, Canada. She has sung hundreds of sessions for television, records, and commercials. In the late 80’s she had the honor of seeing a composition penned by herself and husband Bill performed by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (of Procal Harem fame). Arlene embarked on her solo career in 2006 and her 2008 debut CD has been met with critical acclaim as has her live show. In her relatively short singer songwriter career, Arlene Kole has made a tremendous impact on the singer songwriter scene. In fact, the December 2009 issue of Music Connection Magazine named Arlene in their HOT 100 list of the top live acts in the nation. Art of the Song, the nationally syndicated radio program featured Arlene and her debut album in a one hour show that they say is their most responded to and successful show to date. Viv Nesbitt, co-host says: “We simply weren’t prepared for what we received in the mail. Arlene Kole’s debut CD “One Day” stopped us in our tracks. The lyrics, the arrangements and instrumentation are amazing, but it is the voice that grabs your heart with the gentle firmness of an artist, mother, bombshell blonde and says “Listen, I have something to say. Brilliantly produced by her husband, Bill Kole supports with elegant production and astounding lyrics. This team is non-stop musicality and heart. "One Day" chronicles the life of a wife, parent, and the eventual plight of us all: growing older in a society that prizes youth. Most importantly, as the title implies, Arlene sends an inspiring message of hope to those who have given up on their dreams, whatever the reason. The dedication on her record says it all: "This music is dedicated to women everywhere. To wives, mothers and girls like me…those seeking to redefine themselves while being told that their best years are behind them. To all who have dreamed of “one day…” This is that day. This is one day." Arlene’s second release features her family and the strong musical support of Jim Rolfe & Wyatt Stone. As stated on the CD liner “The funny thing about this record...it was originally a collection of songs that we performed life. However, with the addition of Wyatt it started taking on an interesting life of its own. With now four lead vocalists, a beautiful instrumental song from Jimmy and a couple of cover tunes, this album has truly earned the moniker “Odds & Ends.” Arlene & The Koles believe that the heart of a society is reflected in the value they place on art. Your support is what allows them and other artists to continue creating and bringing a quality experience to the venues they play and the music they create. Please support your local arts programs and LAWIM for there “Young Talent Night Program” so that children and teens have the opportunity of discovering the joy of creating and expressing themselves through the arts. Art nourishes the soul while inspiring us all to see the good in the world and in ourselves. Encourage art. Buy art. Support your local artists and arts programs. Arlene Kole & The Koles music is available on itunes, CD Baby, Reverbnation, and the website at www.arlenekolemusic.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/ARLENE%20KOLE_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/ARLENE%20KOLE_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Had a great time chatting with Psychotherapist Bonnie Katz on my show Monday May 21 on KUCI 88.9fm - streaming live on www.kuci.org. We talked all about stress, funks mindfulness, the Conscious Actor, and more. For more info about Bonnie, please visit: www.bonniekatz.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20BONNIE%20KATZ%20INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20BONNIE%20KATZ%20INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 -0800 The incredibly talented Kelly Zirbes joins me Monday on my Get the Funk Out Show at 9am pst May 14, 2012! I have spent many a show cranking up her music! Kelly Z, a Folk singer with a heart for Rock and Blues, recorded her first demo CD, 'Kelly's Lot', and never looked back. She was always a late bloomer and music was no exception. Next 3 CDs were 'Live at The Troubadour', 'Stop And Make A Difference' and 'Trio'. During that time Kelly and "the Lot" headlined local festivals, toured regionally and went on 2 national tours while playing a variety of styles. After lots of national radio airplay, they released their next 2 releases 'Come To This' and 'The Light' which were also played in Europe and sold worldwide. Playing for charity became a norm for the band starting in 1999 after Kelly realized that music and giving back made a good match. Kelly’s Lot has been featured on many media outlets for her music and for the charity work she has embraced. These include ABC Perspectives, Channel 4 in Milwaukee, Rock City News, LA times, Pasadena Weekly, Independent Songwriter Magazine, Mixdown Magazine, The Debra Duncan Show, Good Morning Texas, The Gordon Keith show and Fox TV Houston. Since many Kelly's Lot fans were encouraging her to play more Blues Kelly started composing songs in that direction which was a natural for her and the band. Fellow band mate and co-songwriter Perry Robertson added his Southern Rock flair and the Kelly's Lot Blues sound was on it's way. After a couple more years they began booking more blues festivals including The Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland Oregon, the Big Fish Blues Festival, Maxson Roadhouse, The Santa Clarita Blues Festival and the Pasadena Blues Festival. Recently they have opened for Tommy Castro, Shemekia Copeland, Marcia Ball, John Mayall, Curtis Salgado and have hosted blues events for charity. With the help of European fans and friends they toured across Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands and France during the last 3 years and recorded a live CD 'Live In Brussels'. It was just released in October 2011 while the band plans their 4th European journey. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/KELLY%20ZIRBES_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/KELLY%20ZIRBES_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 -0800 You know that song, "I just wanna bang on my drum all day?" Well, listening to Stacy play her drums would inspire anyone! Today, I had a chance to talk to Stacy about her back story into music, how she balances work, her music, and everything else in between (anyone want to adopt some of her cute dogs?!). ABOUT STACY Accomplished singer, songwriter, percussionist and front woman Stacy Robin concocts a rich, simmering alterna-pop melting pot of engaging rhythms and etherial sounds. She seasons this delectable mix with passionate vocals and soulful introspection. LA weekly: "Stacy Robin belts it with aplomb.” — Amy Freeman Music Connection: "Stacy Robin soars" — Dan Kimpel INK 19: “Stacy Robin sing[s] with beauty and grace" — Kyrby Raine Find out more by visiting: www.stacyrobin.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/STACY%20ROBIN%20INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/STACY%20ROBIN%20INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 07 May 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Interviewing Director-Producer Molly Mahar and Melissa Disney from the Movie "Unseen" this morning at 9am on KUCI 88.9fm. We stream live on www.kuci.org About UNSEEN: A behind-the-scenes look at the arcane world of movie trailer voice-over artists: who they are, and what their job is really like. Description All over the world, when the theaters go dark and the screens come to life, audiences sit in rapt anticipation waiting to be told what to anticipate. And not to be told by just anyone. We know it when we hear it: a disembodied voice that simply exists alongside picture -- a voice so much a part of the movie trailer experience that the speaker himself cannot even be imagined. Until now. 'Unseen' takes you behind the curtain to meet the people whose voices you know so well, and gives you a peek into an arcane world that few even imagine. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MOLLY%20MAHAR_MELISSA%20DISNEY.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MOLLY%20MAHAR_MELISSA%20DISNEY.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0800 On my "Get the Funk Out!" show at 9am Monday April 23 on KUCI 88.9fm, I interviewed Judd Ehrlich (Run For Your Life; Mayor of the West Side) and talked about the world premiere of his new documentary film, MAGIC CAMP at the Newport Beach Film Festival. Also joining us on the second half of the show was Camp Instructor Hiawatha Johnson,. Hiawatha Johnson is, a magician, a musician, a dancer, a teacher and a choreographer; he also created the Heritage Ensemble and the “Flavor Series" at Randolph College where he is Randolph College’s composer-in-residence. MAGIC CAMP introduces us to a group magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place they can be themselves. Tannen's Magic Camp, the most prestigious and well-known magic institution in the world. Director Ehrlich, follows these young magicians and takes us behind the curtain and shows the same stage where superstar magicians like Blaine and Copperfield once performed. The film shows that every young magician wants that same success. But to get there, they need to learn more than sleight of hand and tricks of the trade. They have to find the magic inside. MAGIC CAMP will have it's world premiere at the 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival. Director Ehrlich, along with his documentary subject will be in the house for the premiere. There will also be a special filmmaker q&a, and live magic to follow the movie! www.magiccampmovie.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MAGIC%20CAMP%20INTERVIEWS.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MAGIC%20CAMP%20INTERVIEWS.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Had a great show today chatting with actor Justin Grant Wade: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1502520/ http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JUSTIN%20GRANT%20WADE-INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JUSTIN%20GRANT%20WADE-INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0800 On tomorrow's Get the Funk Out Show...special guest singer/songwriter/screenwriter and ever-so talented voice coach Deb Chamberlin! DEB CHAMBERLIN has been a top New York City & Philadelphia area vocal coach for over 25 years, training kids to major label artists. She is a professional singer & songwriter, jingle & voice-over artist, personal life coach, screenwriter, co-founder of the “Changing Our World (COW) Project” teen non-profit, & mother of a 16-yr-old daughter. Deb is currently writing a new screenplay and shopping another, "Sawdust and Glitter," a circus story loosely based on her own experiences as a showgirl in Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DEB%20CHAMBERLIN%20-%20INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DEB%20CHAMBERLIN%20-%20INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Very excited to have a very special guest on my Monday "Get the Funk Out Show! Julie Jenkins is a mother, a grandmother, an comedian, a writer, a nurse, a love of The Blues, and a personal assistant. She has worked in the fields with Migrant Farmworkers, in a Cardiac Step Down Unit, been a Colonoscopy Nurse to the Rich and Famous, performed stand up comedy in the traveling Improv Group ONE SOCK OFF, counseled kids in gangs through the program JOVENES PRIMERO and traveled alone in a kayak 85 miles down the Colorado River. She studied acting at Lee Strasberg Theatrical Institute, Nursing at Los Angeles Valley college and writing at The School of Hard Knocks. She currently writes for Blues Junction Production ezine and continues to do private duty nursing. Five months ago, armed only with a sauce pan that plugs into the lighter, a pair of flannel underwear and a lot of determination and grit, she decided to quit her nursing job in Beverly Hills, give away all her possessions and embark on her dream of driving alone across the United States in her 98 Suzuki Esteem interviewing Blues musicians and making a video documentary that she calls Cheesecake Blues and My Trip Across America. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JULIE%20JENKINS%20-%20Interview%20March%2026.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JULIE%20JENKINS%20-%20Interview%20March%2026.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0800 About Dr. Barton Goldsmith Honored by several professional associations, Dr. Barton Goldsmith is a three-time award winning psychotherapist, a syndicated columnist and radio host, as well as a recognized keynote speaker. He has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, CBS News, NBC News, Beauty and The Geek, and The Greg Behrendt Show. Dr. Goldsmith was named by Cosmopolitan Magazine and in the book The Complete Marriage Counselor (Adams, 2010) as one of America’s top therapists. He was also one of 12 authors who inspired, was sited and quoted in bestselling author Alisa Bowman’s new book Project: Happily Ever After, in addition his own books; Emotional Fitness for Couples – 10 Minutes a Day to a Better Relationship which was published by New Harbinger on Valentine’s Day 2006, and the sequel, Emotional Fitness for Intimacy - Sweeten and Deepen Your Love in Just 10 Minutes a Day released by New Harbinger in April '09 were included in the Oscar “Swag Bags” as well as the 2009 Primetime Emmy gift bags. Dr. Goldsmith also published Emotional Fitness at Work – 6 Strategic Steps to Success Using the Power of Emotion, the third in the Emotional Fitness book series, that was released by Career Press September ’09. His most recent book, 100 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence – Believe in Yourself and Others Will Too was released May 20, 2010, also by Career Press. Since 2002, his weekly column, Emotional Fitness, which is syndicated by Scripps Howard News Service, and has been featured in over 200 newspapers including The Chicago Sun-Times, The Orange County Register, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and The Atlanta Journal, giving him a substantial readership. “Dr. G” also hosted a weekly radio show on NPR affiliate KCLU, with nearly 90,000 listeners from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. He has been interviewed on numerous TV/Radio shows and for many publications; his expert advice is regularly featured in Cosmo. Recently, he served as the national spokesperson for the Mars Candy My M&M's Treasured Moments Challenge, and also writes a very popular blog for Psychology Today, which was #8 for 2010. He received recognition from the City of Los Angeles for his work with survivors of the 1994 earthquake. Emotional Fitness was the winner of the Clark Vincent Award for Writing from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In addition, Dr. G received the Peter Markin Merit Award from the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for his humanitarian efforts. He has also been named as the recipient of the Joseph A. Giannantoino II Award in recognition of his contributions as an Outstanding Educator in the field of Addiction Medicine, given by The California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Counselors, who also inducted him into The CAADAC Hall of Fame on October 1, 2011. Dr. Goldsmith was a National Merit Scholar and a Professor of Psychology at Ryokan College, Los Angeles. Dr. Goldsmith connects with audiences worldwide with his energetic, uplifting and fun communication style. Not a button-down shrink, “Dr. G” has a unique ability to inspire and entertain which leaves his readers, viewers and listeners always wanting more. “Dr. G” began working in the field of psychology when his career in professional basketball was cut short because he only grew to five foot six inches tall. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DR.%20Barton%20Goldsmith_Interview_March%2019_2012.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/DR.%20Barton%20Goldsmith_Interview_March%2019_2012.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Carol Miller, founder of Positive Focus joined me Monday March 12, 2012 on the "Get the Funk Out! Show LIVE at 9am pst on KUCI 88.9fm. Positive Focus is a grass roots nonprofit organization with a passion and purpose of promoting positivity allowing people to see love over fear, abundance over lack, diversity over differences, and peace over conflict. About Carol: (full bio: http://allthingspositivity.com/about/). Carol Miller, founder of Positive Focus, is a positivity adviser, positive thought leader, and law of attraction expert empowering and inspiring millions to live positive lives full of love, laughter, health, prosperity, and pure happiness. About Global Free Hugs: Organized and run by Positive Focus and inspired by the original free hugger Juan Mann, Global Free Hugs embraces diversity while spreading love and kindness one hug at a time to let others know they matter. Last Global Free Hug Video (I have people send me pictures and then create a video of all the global huggers): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcfmiCKXoiE To date there are huggers on six continents, 23 countries, 23 states, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. For Global Free Hugs VII (May 4 – 6) she currently has 5 continents, 15 countries, 18 states, and 3 Islands registered to join them with 54 days still to go. Original Free Hug video (Juan Mann’s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4 Free hugs website: http://www.freehugscampaign.org/ http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/CAROL%20MILLER%20_POSITIVE%20FOCUS.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/CAROL%20MILLER%20_POSITIVE%20FOCUS.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Had a chance to chat with owner and operator of 11H Entertainment, Steven Muchnij. Steven has an incredible back story into music and shared his journey with KUCI listeners on today's show March 5,2012. Here's more about Steven from his website 11HEntertainment.com. ABOUT STEVEN Hello and welcome to 11H Entertainment! My name is Steven; I am the owner and operator of this vibrant entertainment company, which travels world wide for performances. I have been blessed with enthusiasm, excitement and passion for life–I use these characteristics as a music designer to elevate celebrations to their fullest potential. My core philosophy has always been…Do What You Love and Love What You Do and The Whole World Comes to You! I love what I do and now everyday I am living the dream doing what I love! Ever since I can remember, the vibration of music has touched my soul in such profound ways that it’s hard to describe the comfort, inspiration and clarity that has come from it. My mom was diagnosed with MS and bed ridden by the time I was six. In reflecting back on my childhood, she always had music playing in our home. It was her way of expressing and shifting her emotional and physical condition. That is what happens organically at my events. People become more fully self-expressed with the vibration of music. She also taught me to stay positive in the midst of difficulties and to keep my mind open to possibilities. My dad’s engineering background gave me the gift of understanding structure. Also, he was an amazing example of unconditional love and commitment as he cared for my mom for 28 years before she passed. To be an outstanding entertainer it takes preparation, awareness, timing, instinct, commitment, creativity, rhythm, talent and most of all passion. You can think of me as your…Partyologist. I have the ability to improvise a sophisticated twist with infusing music at your event – a cocktail that is shaken – not stirred – with infectious high energy. My clients appreciate the peace of mind we provide through the entire experience. Specifically, the personal attention they receive working directly with the owner of the company. Get ready for a sophisticated kick-ass party! Cheers! As a side note– Here are some of the things I have been blessed to be part of: Literally thousands of weddings and special events, Emcee for the Tournament of Roses President’s National Championship Galas, Pre-Emmy parties, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Pepsi-Cola, Intel, Motorola, Intuit, Ford, LA Sports & Entertainment Commission and countless corporate events. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/STEVEN%20MUCHNIJ_11HE_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/STEVEN%20MUCHNIJ_11HE_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Michael Luckman is the author of Overpowering Fear. You can find out more about him on www.overpoweringfear.com, and also download some of his free audio sessions. About Michael Luckman and his focus on fear: According to Google, 2,740,000 people worldwide search the word Fear each and every month. In a year, that’s almost 33 million individuals, just like you, who are seeking answers as to why their life is restrained by fear. 13,600,000 people Google the word Joy each and every month while an additional 5,000,000 search for the meaning of Happiness. That’s over 216 million people a year seeking the Joy and Happiness that is missing from their lives. Monthly 6,120,000 seek the definition of What is Success? Before you can even begin the journey you have to know where you are and where you want to go. And many others are seeking the answer to overpowering Shame. Google says that 2,240,000 people a month want to free themselves from this debilitating state. If you’re a professional, small business owner or salesperson you might fear Networking. If you do you have a lot of company. 9,240,000 seek help every month. Why am I an expert? Because fear was my constant companion for the majority of my life. When I had the chance to reflect back on my life I realized how many times I allowed fear to stop me from having, being and doing the most promising things, the ones that would have brought me the greatest joy, the greatest success and the greatest amount of abundance. When I saw what fear did in my life – and saw how it was affecting others: I had to create a program that would help everyone to overpower their fears. Because when I learned how to overpower my own fear: my life, my health, my happiness was filled with wealth, vitality and joy. And, soon I was doing this for other people: friends, family members and other people in business. When they experienced the same miraculous results in their lives, well I wrote a book, created exercises and began to coach people professionally. That has led to seminars, workshops and even groups that meet every week, online and on ground. www.overpoweringfear.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MICHAEL%20LUCKMAN_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MICHAEL%20LUCKMAN_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Great interview with Sara Reinertsen! If you missed it, you can listen to the complete interview right here. Sarah is the first woman on a prosthetic leg to finish the Ironman World Championships in Kona, in a very respectable finish time of 15 hours and 5 minutes. A year later she raced around the world on “The Amazing Race,” the Emmy award winning reality TV series on CBS. Sarah Reinertsen continues to race in triathlons and road races and is a 3-time ITU Paratriathlete World Champion. About Sarah Reinertsen Sarah Reinertsen is an athlete, motivational speaker, mentor and author. In 2009, GPP Life published her book, entitled “In A Single Bound.” An honest, touching and funny memoir, how a feisty one-legged girl trying to fit in with her two legged friends, grows up to becomes a world-class athlete and TV personality. Sarah stepped on the world stage after making sports history in one of the toughest endurance events in the world –- the Hawaii Ironman. This legendary race includes a 2.4-mile swim (3.8km), 112-mile bike (180km), and a 26.2-mile run (42.2km). Sarah is the first woman on a prosthetic leg to finish the Ironman World Championships in Kona, in a very respectable finish time of 15 hours and 5 minutes. A year later she raced around the world on “The Amazing Race,” the Emmy award winning reality TV series on CBS. Sarah Reinertsen continues to race in triathlons and road races and is a 3-time ITU Paratriathlete World Champion. She has raced on the US Paralympic track team, breaking world records, and winning awards including ESPN’s ESPY for best female athlete of the year. Sarah’s story has been covered in many national newspapers and she has graced the covers of Runner’s World, Triathlete and ESPN magazine. Missing her leg above the knee since the age of seven Sarah Reinertsen has never let that stop her from pursuing any challenge to meet her goals. Through her multi-media presentation, Sarah shares her story and motivates others to realize their potential. Sarah speaks about goal setting, how to face fear, overcome set backs, live with hope, and dares us all to dream big. Sarah graduated from The George Washington University with a BA in Communication and International Affairs, and received her MA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California. Sarah lives and trains in Orange County, California. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SARA%20REINERTSEN_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/SARA%20REINERTSEN_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 From a black widow spider bite to a near plane crash to a collision with an 18-wheeler, Annemarie du LeBohn has proven she is a survivor. In the scheme of her life, however, it was a secret she kept for many years that left the deepest emotional scars. (Source: USA Triathlon Life Magazine, April 2011) Annemarie shares how she beat the odds of overcoming a brutal attack to create a positive mindset, enabling her to succeed as a Corporate Responsibility advocate, publisher and finisher of the Ironman. Her insight helps others live like an elite performer – whether they are racing the Ironman or managing career moves or searching for peace & happiness. Her signature strengths include creating synergistic partnerships; aligning social needs with corporate stakeholders; creating effective teams; and delivering insight to improve performance & morale. Notable achievements include: v 2011 Motivational speaking engagements: o Women in Default Services national conference o OCAREB’s “Ahh Conference” o Orange County Escrow Association v Recognize by The Empire Board of Realtist in Atlanta for her outstanding dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility and Education (2011). v 2010 Ironman Arizona Finisher (Additional info available at: www.dulebohn.com/ironman) Skillfully representing the human side of leadership, Annemarie’s unique combination of leadership and life skills allows her to connect directly to what drives & motivates people. She speaks from the heart and uses her challenging life experiences to address difficult topics, thereby helping people thrive beyond negative experiences to live like an elite performer. Speaking topics include: v 3 tips on how to have a positive mindset o Discover how to be powerful & peaceful -- at the same time § 7 essential skills to focus like an Ironman · Becoming who you were meant to be ... it’s never too late Additional information regarding speaking engagements can be found at: www.dulebohn.com/speaker http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Annemarie%20Du%20LeBohn%20Interview.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Annemarie%20Du%20LeBohn%20Interview.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Had an opportunity to meet Coach Sue Enquist at TED-x Irvine a few months ago and was thrilled to have her on my show, "Get the Funk Out!" She has such incredible values, insight and experience into how to be our personal best, how not to be our own worst critic, and how to keep it together in this rollercoaster ride called life. ABOUT SUE... SUE ENQUIST BIOGRAPHY Sue Enquist holds more National Championships (11) than anyone in the history of softball. She is UCLA Softball’s first All-American, National Champion, and Hall of Famer. In 2006, Enquist concluded her storied 27 year career as head coach of the UCLA Bruins with a 887-175-1 (.835) record, making her the winningest softball coach among all active coaches. She is the only person in NCAA Softball history to win a championship as a head coach and a player. Hailed a “coaching legend” by ESPN, Sue Enquist’s tenure produced 65 All-Americans and 12 Olympians. She has been inducted into the Women's Sports Foundation International Hall of Fame, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the UCLA Hall of Fame. Enquist is also the recipient of multiple National Coach of the Year and Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors. She concluded her UCLA MVP playing career with a career batting average of .401. In her tenure as both a player and coach, Enquist has a combined 1,314 wins. UCLA Magazine lists her among the top 20th Century Bruins. A former World Champion and USA National Team coach and player, she is the only person to have played on the first Pan American gold medal team (1979) and to coach on the first Olympic Team National Staff (1996), which took home the first gold medal in the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Beyond her roles as coach and player, Sue Enquist is regarded as a leading innovator of softball instructional materials and equipment. In addition to her 25 instructional videos covering all facets of the game, Enquist is the author of the book 101 Offensive Drills for Softball. Together with MLB Player Don Slaught, she co-developed and co-produced RightViewPro hitting instructional software. She is also the inventor of the SB401 training bat, as well as the Kwik-Slide Sliding wrap, which increases player protection when sliding. Her forthcoming book on leadership is slated for release later this year. Off the softball field, Sue Enquist has gained the reputation as a dynamic and highly sought after international motivational speaker. Her list of prestigious speaking venues includes: the United States Olympic Committee Leadership Summit (USOC), University of California Office of the President-Risk Management Division(UCLA), Stryker Endoscopy, Major League Baseball (MLB) RBI Softball World Series, LA Dodgers, National Fastpitch Coaches Convention, Women’s Sports Foundation, USA Olympic Synchronized Swimming Association, Italian Olympic Softball Program, Adidas, Wilson Sports, Easton Sports, National Pro Skaters Convention, California Athletic Directors National Convention, and numerous others. She also speaks at numerous colleges and high schools across the country. Currently, she runs over 30 seminars for parents, coaches and players across the United States. Sue Enquist grew up in San Clemente, California, and is a former professional surfer. Today she lives in Huntington Beach, California, where she surfs daily and enjoys spending time with her family. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/COACH%20SUE%20ENQUIST_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/COACH%20SUE%20ENQUIST_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 On Monday, January 23, 2012 Ford Classic super model and makeup artist Cindy Joseph was a guest on Janeane Bernstein's show, "Get the Funk Out!" Ford Classic super model and makeup artist Cindy Joseph is the founder and CEO of BOOM! By Cindy Joseph, a new and exciting concept in makeup that promotes natural, radiant, and ageless beauty. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area, Cindy’s father was a salesman, and her mother was a self-taught architect -- an independent woman who encouraged Cindy to go for what she wanted, no matter what. As a high school student, Cindy spent hours poring over beauty and fashion magazines, practicing new techniques and beauty products on herself and her friends. Makeup was her passion. Then, during the 1960s, Cindy experienced a dramatic shift of perception, influenced by emerging ideas in the San Francisco Bay area. She opposed society’s growing emphasis on superficial beauty, and the self-esteem issues that ensued. Cindy weighed her own desire to look her best against her opposition to the idea that a woman needed to “put on her face” to be beautiful. She soon realized that she would have a greater influence on how beauty was defined if she was “in the game.” Using the skills and talents she developed while working with local photographers, Cindy began a career as a makeup artist for fashion and beauty in the late 70s. Cindy's natural makeup style went on to influence the face of beauty for the next 25 years. Her talent of using makeup to emphasize and bring forward a woman’s character, personality and natural beauty, rather than masking or changing it, proved invaluable. She worked for the Esprit de Corps ad campaigns with Oliviero Toscani, and traveled to Paris to work with European magazines and advertising clients. Cindy arrived in New York at the top of the industry, working with fashion and beauty photographers making up the super models and celebrities of the time. At the age of 49, Cindy was approached on the street by a casting agent to model for the Dolce and Gabbana campaign photographed by Steven Meisel. The project ignited a modeling career with Ford Models Inc., which continues to flourish today. Now, Cindy is traveling the world working in front of the camera for many of the same clients and magazines she had during her career as make-up artist. Culling together her passion for makeup, her refreshing perspective on beauty, decades of hands-on research in cosmetics, and expertise in front of and behind the camera, Cindy is thrilled to continue promoting ageless, believable beauty with the launch of BOOM! By Cindy Joseph. Cindy also writes a monthly blog, "Just Cindy", for Experience Life Magazine, as well as a regular column for the magazine’s print issue. She brings a new voice to the magazine, with a fresh and provocative perspective. For more information, visit www.BoomByCindyJoseph.com Press Contact: Susan Stockman | SHP | 212-529-1598 | Susan@SHPNY.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/CINDY%20JOSEPH_INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/CINDY%20JOSEPH_INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 And my featured guest for my Monday January 16th, 2012 GET THE FUNK OUT SHOW is....Luke Mysse! You can hear Luke LIVE Monday at 9am pst on KUCI 88.9fm and streaming on www.kuci.org. Did you miss Luke on the show? Tune in here to listen to the entire show. ABOUT LUKE MYSSE For over 15 years, Luke Mysse has been operating Crossgrain, a business-minded design firm with a knack for generating revenue for clients. He is a sought after speaker and has traveled the country speaking on a wide range of topics including creativity, branding, planning and life balance. Luke has been described as overly passionate, funny and engaging. An activator and strategic thinker, his mission is to “spend his life helping people” and his juicy goal is to “change the world.” Some people say he talks too much; to which he replies, “It’s hard not to when you’re this passionate about what you’re doing.” LukeMysse.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LUKE%20MYSEE_INTERVIEW_GTFO.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/LUKE%20MYSEE_INTERVIEW_GTFO.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 On my "Get the Funk Out Show" Monday January 9th at 9am pst, incredibly talented and well-respected celebrity photographer Robert Evans joined me to share this incredible back story into photography, through tough times and now a long, successful road ahead. Robert Evans is a celebrity photographer who has photographed some the the biggest celebrity weddings in the last decade. As a celebrity wedding photographer Robert has photographed the weddings of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton and many others. Learn more on www.robertevans.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/ROBERT%20EVANS%20INTERVIEW_GTFO.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/ROBERT%20EVANS%20INTERVIEW_GTFO.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 JENNA TORRES “Vibrant and relevant New York singer/songwriter Jenna Torres delivers first-rate modern country.” – Maverick Magazine, UK “Gentle and fragile yet powerful and emotional, Jenna Torres doesn’t waste one second proving to the listener that she is a force to be reckoned with.” – Soho Journal “Born and bred in New York City, Jenna Torres writes songs that seem to emanate from the Heartland – and go straight to your heart.” – J.W. Johnson, BMI BIO Singer-songwriter Jenna Torres is something of a contradiction – and not just because she’s a native New Yorker who sounds like a cross between Sheryl Crow and Dolly Parton. Soft-spoken and self-effacing in conversation, Torres is a force of nature when she performs live – an alt-country siren capable of bringing the house down with her powerful voice, burning eyes and beautifully broken heart. Her soulful style of songwriting is fed by the rich eclecticism of her life experiences, which include modeling for iconic photographers Richard Avedon and Robert Mapplethorpe; touring the country as a backup vocalist; the tragic loss of her dear brother; watching the twin towers of the World Trade Center collapse at point-blank range on 9/11; a painful divorce; and the challenges and rewards of being a single parent. After winning the heart of Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. with her 2006 self-titled debut, Jenna was approached by legendary music executive Judy Stakee and offered a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. Since signing with Warner/Chappell, Torres has taken flying leaps as both a solo artist and a collaborator. 2009 saw the release of her second full-length, Thinking With My Heart, whose standout track “I Can’t Kiss Me” was made into a video by veteran No Wave director Amos Poe (The Blank Generation). As of Winter 2011 Jenna has a Top Ten song on the Billboard Charts “Busted Heart” by For King & Country currently #8 and flying up the Hot Christian 100, AC and CHR Charts. Jenna co-wrote the song with Ben Glover & the Smallbone Brothers…”Busted Heart” is the most frequently requested song on Air One Radio putting it in the #1 spot!! Throughout the past two years, Jenna has had the opportunity to co-write with some of the biggest names in Nashville, New York and LA. Jenna is currently putting the finishing touches on her next release. RELEASES · Thinking With My Heart LP (2009) · Jenna Torres LP (2006) ONLINE · jennatorres.com · myspace.com/jennatorres · facebook.com/jennatorresmusic · youtube.com/jennatorresmusic http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JENNA%20TORRES_INTERVIEW_UPLOAD_JANUARY%202_GTFO.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/JENNA%20TORRES_INTERVIEW_UPLOAD_JANUARY%202_GTFO.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 Gina Venturini is a vocalist in the classic sense of the term. She sings from the soul and loves every note with all of her heart. From classic jazz to classical chorale, a television audience or a Saturday night crowd, Gina is right at home. Her delicate, crystal clear and beautiful voice cuts to the raw emotion of a song and deeply touches the listener every time. You will feel her motto, “Let the music from your soul touch another’s heart.” Gina grew up in Nebraska, knowing at age three that she wanted to be a performer. She studied trumpet in high school before switching to opera at the University of Nebraska. Upon graduation, Gina made another switch, this time to the musical hotbed of Minneapolis. There she performed as a backup singer for a Neil Diamond/Elvis impersonator. She soon landed a tour with a Top 40 dance band called Passion. Gina honed her craft while singing six nights a week in Marriot hotels up and down the East Coast. Gina’s voice has been heard on local radio stations from Nebraska to Los Angeles. She has also appeared as a dancer and featured vocalist in several musical theater productions, and has joined countless bands onstage in Los Angeles and on national tours Gina joined forces with two other musicans in 2005 and formed Genius Girl. Their 2005 release titled “Happy Moon” showcases Gina’s talented voice singing country, blues, and Jazz. In 2010 Gina teamed up with singer/songwriter and music colleague Jimi Yamagishi to form a jazz duo and it blossomed into an original music project called Valet that includes Amanda Best Best, David Zacharia, and Karl Lee. The group has been playing venues through the LA are, Relay for life Cancer benefits, The Japanese American Theater and other festivals. Their music is a mix of Jazz, Latin, Rock, and pop music that is guided by spirituality. The group is gearing up to record their first CD in 2012. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/BURN%20TO%20CD%20GINA%20VENTURINI%20GTFO%20SHOW%20AIR%20DATE%2012_26_11.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/BURN%20TO%20CD%20GINA%20VENTURINI%20GTFO%20SHOW%20AIR%20DATE%2012_26_11.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800 About Beth Fitchet Wood A folksinger from Phoenix with Long Island, New York roots, who cut her teeth on the Sons of the Pioneers and Rodgers and Hammerstein, with Harry Belafonte and Georgia Gibbs thrown in. Beth sang and played guitar in Honk, a rock 'n roll band that ranged from Mahalia Jackson to Cream to Freddy Hubbard, who landed several major record deals in the early 70's and toured with Chicago, Loggins and Messina and The Beach Boys. In the 80's she began writing, and all her influences melded with her own voice into an indescribable yet familiar expression. Her songs are very personal and intimate, and though the folk idiom is strong, her harmonic structures betray her jazz roots. She has made 5 CD's on her own, has appeared as band member on 5 others, and has sung on countless other projects of every description, in most languages. "Shared stages" with a phonebook of the most influential musicians from the '60's through the present.. She won first place songwriter at the Tucson Folk Music Festival in 2009, and in her home town, Laguna Beach, has hosted (for 7 years!) one of the best Songwriter's Showcases anywhere. It's gotten such a reputation throughout the United States that touring songwriters stop by from all over the country, providing a different musical adventure every single Tuesday. The atmosphere gives musicians a rare opportunity to stretch artistically to a very appreciative audience. She also played a main stage set at the Far West Folk Alliance conference in 2009. Played main stage sets at folk festivals and conferences throughout the west, and in 2011 was one of three nominees for Artist of the Year by the Laguna Beach Alliance of the Arts. "...pure, plain beautiful singing." - Mike Boehm, L.A. Times http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/BURN%20TO%20CD_BETH%20WOOD%20GTFO%20SHOW%20AIR%20DATE%2012_19_11.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/BURN%20TO%20CD_BETH%20WOOD%20GTFO%20SHOW%20AIR%20DATE%2012_19_11.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800 Actor/Entertainer David Joyner on my show "Get the Funk Out!" David has guest starred on Television shows such as "The Young & The Restless", "ER", "House M.D.", "24", "That 70's Show", "That's So Raven", and "General Hospital", but is most famous for roles in children's television. David has starred as Barney for over a decade, on the award winning Children's Television Series, "Barney & Friends." And now, David stars as Hip Hop Harry, in the new award winning Day Time Emmy-nominated Children's Television Series, "Hip Hop Harry". http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_DAVID%20JOYNER%20INTERVIEW.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_DAVID%20JOYNER%20INTERVIEW.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800 Event Complete Founder and CEO Michelle Patterson, has been the visionary behind the Taste of Ladera for the past five years. Since the inception of Event Complete, Michelle has created many other successful events. Michelle’s passion for helping others led her to create the Taste of Ladera where local restaurants and businesses combine efforts to fundraise for non-profits organizations. The Taste of Ladera held every May, has spun into South Orange County’s biggest party, celebrating local cuisine and music, attracting well over 30,000 attendees. The Taste of Ladera has also raised more than $300,000 for charity and has been featured in such news outlets as THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, THE LADERA TIMES, COAST MAGAZINE, AND OC METRO. From her days as student body president organizing the University Speaker series hosting the President of the United States to creating and southern California music and food festival for 25,000 people, events have been Michelle’s passion. As they say, do what you love… http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MICHELLE%20PATERSON%20on%20GTFO_JANEANE.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/MICHELLE%20PATERSON%20on%20GTFO_JANEANE.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:00:00 -0800 Just in time for Thanksgiving and the New Year! Sheryl Lynn and Dr. Michelle Segar talk about how to start your own pledge and keep it going, and just how important it is to re-focus your mindset and goals about fitness. You listen to the show here. ABOUT SHERYL LYNN Sheryl Lynn is a author, radio show host and a gatherer of good people doing good things that promote just that! Her background is in sales, business development, event coordination and marketing but her focus has always been to live a beautiful life no matter what and STAY in a healthy state emotionally, mentally, physically and financially. Additionally, she is a seasoned ½ marathon runner with a degree in sign language. Throughout her career Sheryl has been a champion for all people and specifically for the women who joined Women’s Celebrations, an organization she founded in 2003. Sheryl was the editor and publisher of her own highly recognized magazine. As a fitness enthusiast Sheryl Lynn has trained for fitness competitions and has helped others do the same. As CEO of Beautiful Life Productions, Sheryl uses her skills to research, develop, plan and implement programs that will positively affect everyone she meets. Sheryl Lynn authored A Seven Step Practical Guide to a Beautiful Life No Matter What! She is also the mother of three beautiful children and the originator of Pledge20, a health initiative for gathering people who commit to 20 minutes a day of movement and know the reason why! slynn@beautifullifenomatterwhat.com www.BeautifulLifeNoMatterWhat.com ABOUT DR. MICHELLE SEGAR, PhD., MPH Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH is the Associate Director of the SHARP Center for Women and Girls at the University of Michigan, http://www.kines.umich.edu/Research/SHARP. Her research interests include women and exercise, motivating factors for self-care, and physical activity policies in health care. Dr. Segar is a recognized authority on promoting sustainable motivation and behavior. She consults with fitness, wellness, and health organizations to improve engagement and behavioral adherence and speaks nationally to women’s groups about these issues. www.michellesegar.com. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_Pledge20_Sheryl%20Lynn_Dr%20Michelle%20Seger.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_Pledge20_Sheryl%20Lynn_Dr%20Michelle%20Seger.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0800 On this week's "Get the Funk Out!" - two very special guests are joining me. First up, Cristan Reilly - Producer of the film, The Other F Word about Punk Rock Dads growing up, facing fatherhood, and their own childhoods. And on the second half of the show, singer/songwriter Ava Nicole, who is an absolutely amazing teen inside and out, who inspires all those that are fortunate enough to know her. TUNE in Monday November 14 at 9am pst on KUCI 88.9fm or catch us streaming LIVE on www.kuci.org. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_Producer%20F%20Word%20Cristan%20Reilly%20and%20Ava%20Nicole_Janeane.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GTFO_Producer%20F%20Word%20Cristan%20Reilly%20and%20Ava%20Nicole_Janeane.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0800 Kerry Hannon of Forbes magazine, Second Verse blogger, U.S. News & World Report Contributing Editor and Author of What's Next? Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job - this show will strike a chord with some many people many changes big and small, long overdue or suddent and scary! Kerry Hannon shares lots of great advice and inspiring stories for any of you who have had to face changes that might have seemed awful at first, but were the best thing that ever happened to you! http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GetTheFunk%20Out_6_Kerry%20Hannon%20INTERVIEW_PODCAST.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/GetTheFunk%20Out_6_Kerry%20Hannon%20INTERVIEW_PODCAST.mp3 Podcasts Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 We have all been a in a funk from time to time. Food definitely can play a factor in boosting our moods and health. Listen to Dina Clapinski of Be Food Smart.com on "Get the Funk Out!" LIVE on KUCI 88.9fm and streaming on www.kuci.org....while you're munching on your morning Halloween candy : ) Ever wonder why some foods contain so many ingredients, what they are and how to even pronounce them? Ingredients like polysorbate 60, sodium nitrate and red/blues dyes are more harmful than people realize. Now, there is a website that is your go-to resource for looking up food additives and other food related issues. Dina Clapinski, Co-Founder, Be Food Smart (www.befoodsmart.com) joins me on this week's show to talk about how she got started and how you can use her website for all of your food questions. Tune in and listen to Dina talk about healthy tips, the importance of getting your kids to read food labels, and why BeFoodSmart.com is a website like no other. ABOUT BEFOODSMART.COM Be Food Smart is a food additive database for the hundreds of ingredients, sweeteners, preservatives, and colorings in today’s foods. Each ingredient report features an easy-to-understand description as well as possible health effects and a letter grade so consumers know instantly if the ingredient should be in their diet. Be Food Smart is devoted to educating the public and helping people change the way they eat. www.befoodsmart.com www.facebook.com/befoodsmart http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Get%20the%20FUnk%20Out_BeFoodSmart_PODCAST.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/Get%20the%20FUnk%20Out_BeFoodSmart_PODCAST.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0800 This is Lizzard makes diverse and dynamic music, with contrasts and varied arrangements, based on alternative-pop/rock with country, soul, reggae and funk influences. This is Lizzard was founded in 1998 by American singer/lyricist Lizanne Hennessey and Dutch musician/composer Roland Stolk. Their music is based on alternative pop/rock and strengthened by a mix of their favorite genres, including funk, soul, reggae and country. A bit about Roland: Dutch-born musician/composer Roland Stolk graduated with honors from the Rotterdam Conservatory of Music, where he studied piano and vibraphone. He is a multi-instrumentalist and is proficient on piano, keyboard, percussion, drums, vibes and guitar. During his extensive touring experience throughout the Netherlands with Dutch artists such as Matilda Santing and Julya Lo'ko, Roland began to focus on his studio engineering skills. A bit about Lizanne: Lizanne Hennessey was born in America and moved to the Netherlands when she was 15. She is a singer/lyricist by nature, 100% self-taught and writes lyrics in English, her native language. She was active in various cover bands in the south of Holland when she and Roland met, and not long after, formed This is lizzard together. They've been making beautiful music together ever since. This is Lizzard e-mail us: thisislizzard@hotmail.com become a fan: www.thisislizzard.com like us: www.facebook.com/thisislizzard follow us: www.twitter.com/thisislizzard http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20SHOW%20TO%20BURN%20GTFO%20SHOW%204%20Lizanne%20Hennessey_PODCAST.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20SHOW%20TO%20BURN%20GTFO%20SHOW%204%20Lizanne%20Hennessey_PODCAST.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0800 On this week's show, Laura Roppe joins me to talk about her I'm Still Hear music video (a Youtube sensation with over 750,000 hits and counting!), music, life, kicking cancer in the butt, and her up-coming funny and poignant memoir, Rocking the Pink, to be released Spring 2012. Find out more about Laura on www.lauraroppe.com http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20GTFO_LAURA%20ROPPE%20-%20SHOW%203_PODCAST.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20GTFO_LAURA%20ROPPE%20-%20SHOW%203_PODCAST.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0800 Imagine doing something creative each and every day of the year and blogging about it? Yes, giving up TV and facebook and doing something really positive and creative with your free time! Charlie Visnic did just that and he talks about his experience on "Get the Funk Out!" streaming LIVE on www.kuci.org or locally here in the OC on KUCI 88.9fm. You can check out his blog on www.b-roll.com. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20SHOW%20TO%20BURN%20GTFO%20SHOW%202_CHARLIE%20VISNIC_podcast.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL%20SHOW%20TO%20BURN%20GTFO%20SHOW%202_CHARLIE%20VISNIC_podcast.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0800 So excited to debut my new public affairs show at KUCI 88.9fm called "Get the Funk Out!" And my first guest is Judy Davids, author of Rock Star Mommy, founder of the Detroit Mom Rock band - The Mydols, and creative powerhouse! ABOUT JUDY DAVIDS Judy Davids was 42 when she picked up a guitar for the first time and decided to start a rock band, or make that, a “mom” rock band. Surprisingly, the one thing in her life that she didn’t consider herself to be an expert at made her famous. The Mydols, her band of four Midwestern housewives/mothers drew the attention of the national media and soon she found herself in the pages of the supermarket tabloid The Sun whilst shopping for Lunchables. Davids has appeared in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, The London Times and Making Music, to name a few. She has been interviewed on numerous radio stations across the United States including the nationally syndicated Mitch Albom Show. The Mydols have been on national television many times, including the Today Show, Inside Edition, The Late Late Night Show with Craig Kilborn, CBS Sunday Morning, and The Greg Behrendt Show. Davids’ house, which is the background of The Mydols’ website, was featured on HGTV’s Generation Renovation. In 2005, she was invited to Rockrgrl Music Convention in Seattle, Washington where she spoke on two panels: “Ho Ho Ho – Lyrics as Humor” and “Life after Birth: Can you be a Mom and a Musician too?” She has been regional coordinator for Mamapalooza, the festival for moms who rock, since 2005. The Mydols sophomore release “Born to Iron” was nominated for “Best Pop/Rock recording at the Detroit Music Awards. Davids has written the lyrics to several Mydols’ songs and designs and writes The Mydols website. She lives in Royal Oak, Michigan with her husband John, sons Dylan and Willie. She has a Black Labrador Retriever named Ozzie. http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL_GET%20THE%20FUNK%20OUT%20-SHOW1_JUDY_DAVIDS_for%20PODCAST.mp3 http://www.kuci.org/podcastfiles/1090/FINAL_GET%20THE%20FUNK%20OUT%20-SHOW1_JUDY_DAVIDS_for%20PODCAST.mp3 Podcasts Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:00:00 -0800