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Lifestyle TV Personality, Foodie Trend Expert, Nacho King of Connecticut. As seen on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Great Day Connecticut, Connecticut's Morning Buzz, NBC, Fox and soon to come- Bravo's Below Deck, meet Alex P. Taylor. You may also have heard him on iHeartMedia's "Alex and Renee Eat Connecticut" with Radio Personality Renee DiNino that aired on Kiss 95.7, Country 92.5, The River 105.9, KC 101 and 97-9 ESPN. Alex was selected to be on the 2023 Nominee Panel for the Connecticut Restaurant Association Awards and was a celebrity judge in Taste of New Haven's Apizza Feast. He just finished writing his first cookbook, "Totally Nachrageous- Lessons in Life and Nachos." Follow his adventures on Instagram- @alexptaylor1. He recently started Alex P. Taylor 1 Media, where he supports and celebrates local businesses and beyond.
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A Live Conversation with Rainn Wilson and a screening of The Office More Info Wed • May 08 • 7:30 PM Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT
Babs Olusanmokun has emerged as a captivating force in the entertainment industry, capturing the attention of distinguished film directors such as Phillip Noyce, Jeymes Samuels, Denis Villeneuve, Nicholas Winding Refn, Guy Richie and others.Since his breakthrough in Hollywood, his trajectory has been nothing short of stellar, marked by a series of standout performances that have fortified an impressive resume. He was recently seen in Jeymes Samuels's Sony/Legendary film “The Book of Clarence” in the scene-stealing role of Asher The Torturer, alongside an incredible cast including David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Lakeith Stanfield and he reteams with director Guy Ritchie for the upcoming film “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” opposite Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez (US April 19th) after having previously appeared in Ritchie's 2021 movie “Wrath of Man.”He currently stars in the Emmy Award-nominated “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” on Paramount+ as Chief Medical Officer Joseph M'Benga that is currently in production on Season 3 in Toronto.Mr. Olusanmokun appeared as Jamis, in Denis Villeneuve's Academy Award-winning film “Dune,” alongside Timothee Chalamet. He will also be seen in the upcoming “Dune” sequel coming out on March 1. His first stand out role was as Omoro Kinte in the 2016 reboot of the miniseries “Roots” with Forest Whitaker for director Phillip Noyce. Other credits include: the Amazon Prime, award-winning series “The Widow,” opposite Kate Beckinsale as well as the neo-noir miniseries “Too Old to Die Young,” from famed Danish art house director Nicholas Winding Refn and opposite Miles Teller and Jena Malone, the riveting "Black Museum" episode of the 2017 award-winning anthology series "Black Mirror, " Amazon's “Sneaky Pete,” Fox's “Gotham,” HBO's “The Night Of” with Riz Ahmed, and Acorn TV's “The Drowning.” Theater credits include Yale Repertory- In a Year With 13 Moons opposite Bill Camp and Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer winning Ruined. Mr. Olusanmokun began his acting journey in New York City. He currently resides in London. In addition to his career in film, he is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt Champion, adding another dimension to his multifaceted persona.
Interview: Peter Frampton chats with Renee about his new tour, being a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee and being a grandpa!
James Patterson is one of my favorites and how honored to be able to chat with him, have him read an excerpt from his new book and hear his thoughts on books, getting kids to actually love reading and his New England roots! Enjoy the interview, I wish we had more time!Holmes, Marple and Poe now available by James Patterson and Brian SittsTaken from James Patterson:Brendan Holmes—The Brain: Identifies suspects via deduction and logic. Margaret Marple—The Eyes: Possesses powers of observation too often underestimated. Auguste Poe—The Muscle: Chases down every lead no matter how dangerous or dark. The agency's daring methodology and headline-making solves attract the attention of NYPD Detective Helene Grey. Her solo investigation into her three unknowable competitors rivals the best mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Edgar Allan Poe.
Jon's hilarious new comedy, Extended Family. Exended Family premieres Saturday, December 23rd at 8/7c on NBC, with new weekly episodes returning Tuesday, January 2nd at 8:30/7:30c on NBC (following Night Court) All episodes will be available to stream next day on Peacock. ..Starring Jon Cryer, Extended Family is a new multi-cam comedy centered around the shifting family dynamics following a good-natured divorce — and the surprisingly hilarious moments that come with co-parenting. The gags on Extended Family will be messy, endearing, and packed with hilarity, and you won't want to miss them.What is Extended Family about?The official synopsis for Extended Family teases: "After an amicable divorce, Jim and Julia decide to continue to raise their kids at the family home while taking turns on who gets to stay with them. Navigating the waters of divorce and child-sharing gets more complicated for Jim when Trey, the owner of his favorite sports team, enters the picture and wins Julia's heart.”
Toyota Oakdale Theatre: The Beach Boys with the Rascals Wed • Nov 15 • 7:30 PM
The Trans Siberian Orchestra is coming!!!! Joel Hoekstra takes time to chat with iHeartCommunities Renee DiNino about this years show at Mohegan Sun on Sunday November 26th for two shows 3pm and 8pm! See ticket information below and don't miss out on the $39 ticket sale! Joel and Renee also reveal the Connecticut charity of choice for the CT shows: The Hometown Foundation!
Interview: Alicia Witt chats with Renee about her new EP Witness, music, dogs & Wethersfield!
Rick Springfield has been on the show many times and every time he shares something new!!! I love his passion for music, his fans and of course his love of animals!!! He's on tour now and has a huge Fan Fest coming in October! Be sure to click on his link to get all the details!
Classic Rocker Dave Mason Chats with Renee about touring and the upcoming show at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport with the Steve Miller Band on June 24, 2023
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Fubar on Netflix:When a father and daughter learn that they've each secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years, they realize their entire relationship has been a lie and they truly don't know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, our series tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, fantastic action and humor.Monica BarbaroBIO:Barbaro gained attention in 2013 for her lead role in It's Not About the Nail, a viral comedy short about communication in a marriage. Her first major television role was portraying the character of Yael on the second season of the Lifetime television series UnREAL. Following UnREAL, Barbaro joined the cast of NBC legal drama Chicago Justice, an entry in Dick Wolf's Chicago franchise, in which she portrayed Anna Valdez.[10] In 2018, Barbaro also played Cora Vasquez on Netflix's The Good Cop, alongside Josh Groban and Tony Danza. Between 2018 and 2019, Barbaro had a recurring part in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together.[11] In the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, Barbaro portrayed Lieutenant Natasha "Phoenix" Trace, a
Renee interviews moms Kaela Crawford and Selina Ringel about their 30 minute comedy special "2 Moms , 1 Mic" on Amazon & YouTube These two “Momics” have stories to tell and will have you rolling with laughter before your bedtime. ‘2 Moms, 1 Mic” will be available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct, beginning Sunday, May14 as we celebrate Mothers everywhere.
We LOVE this CT viral sensation! Erin McMurray just sat down for her first big interview on iHeartMedia with Renee DiNino to talk about her hit series: I Can't Get My S#$! Together
The debut screening of the movie "BE MINE" will take place at Apple Cinemas, followed by a live Q&A session with the cast and crew.
Jim Belushi is a man of many talents – actor, singer, dancer, and now… legal cannabis farmer. Follow Jim, his family and their dedicated team at Belushi's Farm as they make their mark in the industry and spread the benefits of legalized marijuana in Growing Belushi.
Renee chats with Melora Hardin! Her new HULU movie Clock opens Friday!
Joe Perry celebrates 50 years with Aerosmith and has revealed that Aerosmith will soon be announcing their first proper U.S. tour in eight years! The Joe Perry Project with Gary Cherone starts a six-date, week-long tour on Saturday at Foxwoods and runs through April 22nd in Pontiac, Michigan.He chats with me - a lifelong fan who only had 10 minutes!!!! Enjoy!!! And yes there's a couple F bombs, it's rock & roll. Come see me Saturday at Foxwoods before the show and you could win a pair of tickets to see him!!!
Renee chats with Michael "Whip" Wilton of Queensrÿche about the Digital Noise Alliance Tour!
Renee chats with the one and only Belinda Carlisle!!!! Belinda Carlisle, the Grammy nominated Rock n Roll Hall of Famer has announced a string of US tour dates that will take the iconic singer-songwriter across North America this July and August.
Interview with Joel Hoekstra of the trans Siberian Orchestra! He is fantastic and really shares how TSO is an amazing group of talented musicians who come together every year to play united and support each others talents and honor founders Paul O'Neill's vision of the beauty and wonder of TSO!!!
Season three of CITY ON A HILL brings us to Boston's high society Beacon Hill. Having left the FBI and thrown his badge into Boston Harbor, Jackie Rohr (Kevin Bacon) lands a lavish new gig running security for a wealthy family.
Renee interviews Paul Reiser! He's on tour and coming to Connecticut! We chat about Aliens, Mad about You to Stranger Things!
Double Puppy Trouble is the latest in Danica's series of books aimed at making math fun and energizing young minds. She has made it her mission to inspire young girls to embrace STEM and chase their dreams. Danica McKellar is the New York Times bestselling author of groundbreaking math books, including Do Not Open This Math Book, picture books Goodnight, Numbers, and Ten Magic Butterflies, and the middle school hit Math Doesn't Suck. She is a summa cum laude graduate of UCLA with a degree in mathematics and has published an original theorem in the prestigious Journal of Physics now known as the Chayes-McKellar-Winn theorem. She is the recipient of mathematics and educational awards, including the Communication Award from the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics, and UCLA's Science and Education Pioneer Award in 2018. She testified before Congress about encouraging women to excel in mathematics and was even named Person of the Week by ABC News for her unique and valuable work as a math education author.Danica is also well known for her acting roles on The Wonder Years, The West Wing, multiple Hallmark Channel movies, and more. Visit McKellarMath.com to see the ever-growing line of Danica's helpful, fun math books!
Deborah Goodrich Royce's literary thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Finding Mrs. Ford and Ruby Falls will be joined by Reef Road in January 2023. Deborah began her career as an actress, starring as Silver Kane, sister of the legendary Erica Kane (played by Susan Lucci) on the ABC soap, All My Children. She went on to star in feature films such as April Fool's Day and Just One of the Guys, TV movies such as Return to Peyton Place and The Deliberate Stranger, and series such as Beverly Hills 90210 and 21 Jump Street.
A HEARTWARMING COMEDY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILYScripted podcasts have been growing in popularity with more Americans listening than ever before. Now the whole family can join in on the fun. LETTERS FROM CAMP is a delightful coming-of-age story created by and starring award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis about a young girl who goes to camp for the first time. Back for a third and final season, this series centers on the adventures of Mookie Hooper and her pals at Camp Cartwright. Told through letters to an unknown friend, the Audible Original features performances from Jamie Lee as Director Sue along with other high-profile actors.Season 3 finds Mookie Hooper returning to Camp Cartwright with a huge secret: this is going to be her final summer at camp. So this has to be her best summer yet! Without anything to investigate, this is finally Mookie's time to be a camper. She's going to spend time with her buddy Carter Ruben-Rubens, finally make it into the inside of an inside joke with Fanny and her bunk, and possibly attempt a contact sport. The only thing that would put the summer over the top? Getting her first kiss. But that seems fairly unlikely since Squirrel Girl isn't exactly anyone's first crush.Returning for their final summer are Jamie Lee Curtis as Director Sue, Sunny Sandler as Mookie Hooper, with performances by Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Edi Patterson, along with a few surprise guests. With all 3 seasons of the podcast now available, this episodic comedy, LETTERS FROM CAMP can help provide entertainment for story time, bedtime and even long car trips with lots of laughs thrown in for good measure.
Chef Andre Rush is a retired decorated combat Veteran known worldwide as the White House chef with the 24-inch biceps and for his advocacy for military service, as well as suicide prevention, which is why he does 2,222 push-ups a day: to bring awareness to the ongoing epidemic of mental health and suicidal ideation.Chef Rush uses food as medicine and therapy to helping military overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, with a method called “Cooking to Cope.” He is the founder of 2,222 INC, a 501(c)3 which mentors, supports, teaches, educates, and empowers youth in unreasonable circumstances with the support of military, first responders, and influential men and women from different backgrounds. Chef Rush is represented by The Fedd Agency.
Musician John Waite chats with Renee! Performing at the Wall Street Theater on April 20th! He chats about his career from The Baby's, Bad English, solo work, MTV and "Missing You", upcoming dates with Rick Springfield and Men at Work and MORE!!!
VALERIE BERTINELLI is an actress and TV personality, best known for starring in the 70's sitcom One Day at a Time. She now hosts the Emmy Award–winning Food Network show Valerie's Home Cooking as well as Kids Baking Championship. She is the author of Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time, and the follow-up Finding It: And Satisfying My Hunger for Life without Opening the Fridge, as well as Valerie's Home Cooking and One Dish at a Time.
Catch comedian Anthony Rodia at Foxwoods Resort Casino!
Renee DiNino interviews Aleks Paunovic of Hawkeye, Zero Contact, Snowpiercer & More! Aleks Paunovic who stars in the new Marvel series “Hawkeye,” (opposite Jeremy Renner) You've seen Aleks in War for the Planet of the Apes, iZombie, Smallville, Snowpiercer, etc).
Betty White turns 100 on 1.17.22 In honor of our conversation, I wanted to replay this interview! She is such a kind soul! You know I always say people and pets when we're kinder to animals we're kinder to people...and she has lived that her whole life. A throwback Thursday interview I'll never forget! Happy Birthday Betty - thank you for EVERYTHING!!!