Norman Lear Talks Comedy, Sitcoms, and Similarities: The 2016 Interview – Encore Episode 593
Beloved comedy icon Norman Lear joined Nancy in 2016 to talk about his career, comedy culture, shifts, and the similarities we all share.
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Mike Love Talks Beach Boys, Beatles, Fans, and Reunions – Episode 587
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Beach Boys’ co-founder Mike Love joins Nancy to talk about his journey with the Beach Boys, songwriting, his love of touring, and the 2024 Stagecoach Festival.
Justin Hayward Talks Windsor Castle, Moody Blues Memories, and Nights In White Satin’s New Close-Up – Episode 585
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Justin Hayward joins Nancy to talk about his recent visit to Windsor Castle where he received an OBE for his contribution to the arts, sharing the day with his grandson, and the details and meaning of the investiture experience. Plus, Nancy and Justin discuss the 1972 Moody Blues hit “Nights in White Satin” (written and composed by Hayward) and its recent audio close-up in the 2023 Chanel campaign for its fragrance Bleu de Chanel starring actor Timothée Chalamet and why the classic song continues to capture and intrigue listeners.
Annette O’Toole Talks Virgin River, Smallville, Acting, Theater and Collaboration – Episode 583
Annette O’Toole joins Nancy to talk about her her role as Hope McCrea in the hit series Virgin River, her creative career from early years as a teen actor appearing in Gunsmoke and portraying David Cassidy’s love interest in The Partridge Family to her adult career in feature films like Superman III and series like Smallville, and her continued love of acting and the theater. Plus, Annette discusses collaborating with husband Michael Mckean.
Don Felder Talks Garage Bands, Music Obsession, Competition, and Hotel California: The 2017 Interview – Encore Episode 582
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Don Felder joined Nancy in 2017 to talk about his music journey from the early years in Gainesville with Stephen Stills and Tom Petty and battle of the bands with the Allmans, to his time with the Eagles, solo projects, and collaboration with other bands like Styx. Plus, Felder discusses how his love for making music has driven his world.
Firerose Talks Music, Collaboration, and Recording with Billy Ray Cyrus, Plus Donna Cavanagh on Writing a Children’s Beach Read – Episode 569
Firerose joins Nancy to talk about her music journey, the power of collaboration, working with Billy Ray Cyrus, and the inspiration behind her new single “All Figured Out.” Plus, Nancy discusses writing, family and beach influences, and the new children’s book Ramo to the Rescue with author and publisher Donna Cavanagh.