Entertaining Insights Archives

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.

Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff Talk Collaboration, Inspiration, and Friendship – Episode 575

Actor, producer, and author Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show, Newhart) and publishing veteran and author Cindy Ratzlaff join Nancy to talk about brand building, empowering others, their Queen Of Your Own Life books and new daily inspiration cards. Plus, the longtime friends discuss their trip to France, adopting the Coastal Grandmother look, the power of Mimi Bobeck, and their work with the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop.

David Nail Talks Summer Music, Country Hits, and Confronting Depression – Episode 573

Multi-platinum artist David Nail joins Nancy to talk about songwriting, his new single “Sunset Carousel” and the power of summer music, summer playlists, his professional journey and embracing performance opportunities. Plus, David discusses his personal struggle with depression, the importance of de-stigmatizing mental illness and seeking help to manage the disease.

Marsha Mason Talks Acting, Directing, Attitude, and Mentoring, Plus Brad Forenza on Plays and Podcasts – Episode 565

Golden Globe winner and four-time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two, Only When I Laugh) joins Nancy to talk about her acting and directing career, moving between theater, film, and television, and living a creative life. Plus, in the second segment, Nancy discusses plays and podcasts with actor, writer, and Around The Sun audio drama podcast founder Brad Forenza.

Alya Talks Music, Storytelling, and Philanthropy, Plus Craig Carlson on Pancakes with Emily in Paris – Episode 564

Singer, songwriter, philanthropist, and journalist Alya Michelson joins Nancy to talk about her music, career journey, immigration from Russia, and creating positive change in the world.
And Nancy discusses the Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’ with Breakfast in America restauranteur Craig Carlson, whose restaurant was part of Season 2 of the popular series.

DR. NANCY BERK