Entertainer Podcast

Meet the nationally ranked Panhandle United Roller Derby league based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and find out how it empowers these Northwest Florida women to channel their inner athlete. 

Amy Gussie Russ, AKA Gussie, sat down for an exclusive interview with the Northwest Florida Daily News to talk about growing up in east Milton, recording her upcoming album in Pensacola and dating at the morgue. Listen to her first self-titled EP, "Amy Gussie Russ" on Spotify, Pandora and GooglePlayMusic. Learn more about her on Facebook or Instagram @GussieRuss.

Get to know Gulf Breeze country singer-songwriter Jessie Ritter. She recently won the 2018 NASH Next country music competition. Her latest album, "Coffee Every Morning" is available on most major music platforms.

Features reporter Savannah Evanoff interviews two members of Gold & Motion, a new pop band based in Destin. Frontman Buddy Brumit and lead guitarist Trent Hayes talk about forming the band, the new single/EP "Lost & Found" and why they can't get enough ampersands.

Meet FWB local Cody Sullivan. The actor, writer and musician portrays Nathan in HBO's new eight-episode drama series "Sharp Objects." The show is based on Gillian Flynn’s novel of the same name. It follows reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) as she returns to her hometown to investigate unsolved crimes.Sullivan hasn’t seen the series yet. He watched the first episode at an L.A. premiere, but the rest is still a mystery — even to him. In Sullivan’s interview with DN, he talks auditioning in L.A., working with Amy Adams and why Venice Beach is no match for the Emerald Coast.

Members of the Northwest Florida Hip-hop collective Strangers of the Elevated Underground discuss the song "Destin," its music video and the group's sophomore album. Features reporter Savannah Evanoff interviews Devin Anderson (aka DJ Deezy), Kevin Price (Price on the MIC) and Demetrius Robinson (aka Mechee).

Ross Williams doesn’t restore just jukeboxes; he restores memories. The Fort Walton Beach resident has repaired, collected and sold jukeboxes for 35 years. He needed something to tinker with after he retired from the U.S. Navy in 1978. Get to know Williams and his fellow jukebox enthusiasts in this podcast episode.

In episode 34, we share what we look for in podcasts and what we avoid. We also share our favorite podcasts.

In episode 33, we discuss the season finale of "American Idol." We also share our Facebook followers' favorite songs to sing, along with our own.

In episode 32, we rattle off songs that make us think of summer. We also share responses from our Facebook followers.

In episode 31, we play a game called Finish that phrase, in which we finish famous phrases from entertainment.

In episode 30, we discuss "Avengers: Infinity War." Spoilers ahead! Special guest hosts Destin Log editor Dusty Ricketts and sports reporter Sam Grubenhoff

In light of Taylor Swift's recent cover version of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September," we discuss our favorite and least favorite cover songs.

In episode 28, we discuss the Academy of Country Music Awards.

In episode 27 of the Day & Night Podcast, we discuss character deaths on TV shows. Do we continue watching the show? Is the death a deal-breaker? 

In episode 26 of the Day & Night podcast, we discuss the definition of classic rock and which bands fall into that category of music.

In episode 25, we discuss the return of the vocal competition show "American Idol." We compare the judges, contestants and speculate about how it measures up in comparison to other singing-centric shows like "The Voice."

In this episode of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we discuss season 2 of NBC's TV drama "This is Us," with a focus on the finale. 

In Episode 23, we discuss our thoughts on the 2018 Academy Awards Ceremony.

Matthew Gurnsey, also known as The Kilted Man, performs Celtic music at a variety of venues while wearing a kilt. Get to know Gurnsey in this exclusive interview with the Northwest Florida Daily News. To learn more about Gurnsey or see his performance schedule, visit TheKiltedMan.com.

In episode 22 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we play fairy tale trivia to honor Northwest Florida Ballet's upcoming production of "Peter Pan."

Get your entertainment fix with hosts Savannah Evanoff, Brenda Shoffner, Seth Stringer and Jennie McKeon.

The Winter Olympics are colder than ever, and we're here to comment on the low temperatures, opening ceremony, events and the attire. Features Editor Brenda Shoffner loves to watch figure skating, but also shares her interest in snowboarding, acknowledging Shaun White and Chloe Kim. Sports Editor Seth Stringer talks hockey and takes note of the Ralph Lauren gloves donned by Team U.S.A. during the opening ceremony. Features Reporter Savannah Evanoff reads off Katie Couric's apology tweet regarding a comment made during the opening ceremony. The Hamilton siblings gave Reporter Jennie McKeon a reason to watch curling.

It’s easy to love love songs, but it’s just as easy to hate them. We asked our Facebook followers to share which love songs they love and which ones they hate. Features Editor Brenda Shoffner and Features Reporter Savannah Evanoff share our followers’ answers and compare them to our own. Frequently-mentioned songs include The Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody,” Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and, surprisingly enough, Death Angel’s “Mistress of Pain.” Follow Shoffner on Twitter @BrendaSNWFDN Follow Evanoff on Twitter @SavannahENWFDN  Follow Day & Night on Instagram @NWF_DayAndNight

We have a few qualms about the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Features Editor Brenda Shoffner and Reporter Annie Blanks felt as if female musicians were snubbed. There weren’t as many female nominees, and Album of the Year Nominee Lorde didn’t have the opportunity to give a solo performance. Shoffner also felt James Corden was a mediocre host. Features Reporter Savannah Evanoff enjoyed Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga’s strong opening performances. She also couldn’t take her eyes off of audience member Chrissy Teigen’s sparkling dress. Sports Editor Seth Stringer was confused about why Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn” didn’t win Album of the Year; Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” didn’t win Song of the Year, and we’re all confused about why Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” took home Best Pop Solo performance.

Movies and TV shows just can’t seem to get it right when they portray the role of journalists. Features Editor Brenda Shoffner points out how in some movies, journalists are portrayed as vile, such as in “Ace in the Hole.” Features Reporter Savannah Evanoff brings up how romantic comedies destroy the reputation of female journalists, such as in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and the Netflix movie “A Christmas Prince.” Reporter Jennie McKeon explains how journalism isn’t quite so glamorous. Sports Editor Seth Stringer mentions comedies such as “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” which give the career a humorous spin. We complete the episode by paying each other compliments for National Compliment Day.

The movie “The Post,” featuring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, released Jan. 12. The plot follows Katharine Graham (Streep), the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and Editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks) as they expose a government cover-up in The Washington Post and battle for freedom of the press. Guest co-host News Reporter Annie Blanks joins us to discuss what we like and don’t like about the film.

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In episode 15, we chat about which TV show reruns we watch and why they never get old. We asked our Facebook followers to respond to the same questions. The No. 1 TV show they re-watch is "Friends." Other commonly mentioned TV shows were "Seinfeld," "How I Met Your Mother," "Gilmore Girls," "Golden Girls," "Big Bang Theory," "Home Improvement" and TLC's "What Not to Wear."

In episode 14, we discuss some of the first movies, TV shows, albums and podcasts we have indulged in for 2018.

In episode 13, we discuss the best of 2017 in pop culture. 

In episode 12, we chat about holiday movies. We discuss the classics, the ones we love and the ones we hate. 

In episode 11, we talk about the holiday music we love and hate. 

In episode 10, we discuss the Grammy Award nominations and the winners of the American Music Awards.

In episode 9, we discuss season 2 of the CW TV series "Riverdale."

In episode 8 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, guests Del Stone and Savannah Vasquez join us for a little game of picking favorites. And, of course, we conclude with our week's DN dish. Follow Day & Night on Instagram, @nwf_dayandnight. Follow our hosts on Twitter, Savannah Evanoff, @SavannahEnwfdn; Jennie McKeon, @JennieMnwfdn; Del Stone, @delsnwfdn; and Savannah Vasquez, at @destinlogsav

In Episode 7, part one of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we discuss Stranger Things season 2, how it differs from season 1 and why we like it.  

In episode 7, part 1 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we discuss the return of fall TV shows "Riverdale," "This is Us" and more.   

In episode 6, part 2, we give tribute to Tom Petty,  as we discuss our favorite music icons and what it takes to be considered an icon.  

In episode 6, part 1 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we discuss movies coming out this fall and winter.  

In episode 5 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we discuss the Emmy Awards and what we're most looking forward to this fall.  

In episode 4 of the Day & Night entertaintment podcast, we discuss all things comic books. Co-host Jennie McKeon assigned a comic book for each fellow host, and each shared their thoughts.

In episode 3 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we talk about Taylor Swift's recent court case, new single and its corresponding music video.  

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In episode 2 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we discuss the 2017 total solar eclipse, our eclipse experiences and what we personally nerd out over.    

In episode 1 of the Day & Night entertainment podcast, we chat about TV shows set in high schools and what aspects attract us most. Find out which TV character would be our high school crush, favorite teacher and more.    

Listen to a recording from a Facebook Live broadcast of our DN Concert Series - Live in the Newsroom. This week we feature local musician Chris Hayes