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Terry Fator Talks Vegas, Fans, Touring, and Ventriloquism Popularity Plus Steve Axtell on Creating Animatronics, Puppets, and Entertainment Opportunities – Episode 571

Headliner and ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Terry Fator joins Nancy to talk about his Vegas residency at New York-New York, his show, and why he loves touring and shining the spotlight on ventriloquism. Plus, Axtell Expressions founder and creative visionary Steve Axtell discusses puppet design and creation, animatronics and AI with Nancy.

Judy Gold Talks Stand-Up, Comedy History, Sexism, Free Speech, and Cancel Culture – Episode 570

Comedian and actor Judy Gold joins Nancy to talk about her comedy career and influences, her book Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, and freedom of speech and what cancel culture means for comedians and the future of comedy. Plus, Nancy and Judy discuss women and sexism in the industry, growing up tall, and standing up to the bullies in life.

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.

Dan Naturman Talks Comedy, Novels, and Stand-Up Inspiration and Advice, Plus Writing and Book Editing Tips from a Pro – Episode 555

Stand-up favorite Dan Naturman joins Nancy to talk about his creative journey, stand-up comedy experiences during law school, New York’s Comedy Cellar, the HBO series ‘Crashing’, and the story behind his comedy-inspired debut novel Ira Spiro: Before Covid. In the second segment, Nancy shares writing and editing tips for authors and wannabe authors from independent book editor and Editorchick.com founder Nancy LaFever.

P.J. Pacifico Talks Music, Songwriting and Television, and The Power of Creative Shifts, Plus Documentary Filmmaker Chris Hudson Zooms In On The Andy Griffith Show – Episode 554

Singer and songwriter P.J. Pacifico joins Nancy to talk about his music journey, writing music for television, performing, and returning to his solo roots with “Every Little Heartbreak.” P.J. and Nancy also discuss the process of writing for others and its positive impact on developing skillsets. Plus, Chris Hudson discusses his documentary The Mayberry Effect.

Samantha Strauss Talks Television Writing, Her Showtime Series ‘The End’, and Tips for Writers, Plus Cathy Sikorski on Elder Law and Family Conversations – Episode 551

Television and film writer Samantha Strauss joins Nancy to discuss her writing career, the backstory and inspiration behind the new Showtime series ‘The End’, and the power of television in creating important conversations. In the second segment, author and elder law attorney Cathy Sikorski talks about important family and legal discussions and her upcoming book.

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