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Ricky Byrd Talks Songwriting, Creativity and Inspiration, Sobriety, and Kittens, Plus AXS TV Host Katie Daryl Reviews The Top Ten Revealed – Episode 563

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd joins Nancy to discuss music and creativity during the pandemic, accepting and adapting to a new normal, his current songwriting process, and his family’s new addition. Bonus: Ricky gives Nancy a songwriting lesson. Plus, Nancy talks with AXS TV Producer and Host Katie Daryl about her music-driven career, her show The Top Ten Revealed, and the power of revisiting great rock.

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Rick Gray Talks Vegas Entertainment and History, Residencies, and Great Comedy and Music, Plus Elizabeth Blau on Vegas Dining, Trends, Incredible Food Experiences, and Giving Back – Episode 562

Rick Gray, General Manager of Entertainment Operations at Wynn Las Vegas joins Nancy to talk about the Vegas entertainment scene, life after the initial shut-downs of the pandemic, entertainment at Wynn Las Vegas and the Encore Theater, and how comedy and music residencies are bringing the best to Vegas. Plus Elizabeth Blau, James Beard Award Nominee and restaurant development exec discusses the culinary landscape of Las Vegas, her restaurants, and teamwork, resiliency and compassion in the industry.

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Olivia Rox Talks Music, Writing, and Christmas, Plus Ami Negron on Holiday Crafting, Vintage Upcycling, and Shopping – Episode 561

Singer and songwriter Olivia Rox joins Nancy to talk about her holiday hit “It’s Christmastime,” her creative process, using songwriting as a journal, and her latest single “Princess.” Plus Olivia discusses her upcoming novel and collaborating with her parents, music executive Tamara Van Cleef-Hill and jazz saxophone legend Warren Hill. And in the second segment, rock manager and artist Ami Negron talks crafting, holiday gift ideas, and shopping tips.

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Carnie Wilson Talks Family, Parenting, Wilson Phillips and The Beach Boys, Plus Lian Dolan and Teri Rizvi on The New Book Sisters! – Episode 560

Singer, television personality, and entrepreneur Carnie Wilson joins Nancy to talk about her life in music, Wilson Phillips, The Beach Boys, and family and parenting. Plus, Carnie shares the scoop on her baking business Love Bites and discusses behind-the-scenes observations of a high profile career. And Nancy discusses family and sibling dynamics and the new book Sisters! with co-editor Teri Rizvi and Satellite Sisters podcast founder Lian Dolan.

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Cassandra Peterson Talks Elvira, Writing, Secrets, and Halloween, Plus Nancy’s Tips for Memoir Writing – Episode 558

Elvira, Mistress of The Dark creator and actress Cassandra Peterson joins Nancy to talk about The Queen of Halloween, her new memoir “Yours Cruelly, Elvira,” tell-all moments (including Elvis!), and writing inspiration and motivation. In the second segment, Nancy shares some tips for writing your own stories including a memoir writing workshop to help jumpstart your creativity.

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