YTunes Shuffle

 Jillie Reil IS The Cougar of Comedy and one helluva a talented writer, actress, comedian and producer of shows to benefit the troops!    Jillie sits down with us to share details of  her awesome upbringing in small town Minnesota with a mom who worked at a toy factory, enjoying a bedroom full of Michael Jackson posters and running around town with her girl gang The Trailer Park Girls. Guest co-host Chad Ridgely chimes in with how they met and she shares how he accidentally flattered her on a music video set which now helps her drive more traffic to her website. Plus the story about one of her best friends who encouraged her to get out of her “nerd” shell and audition and join the dance team. We also get a glimpse of the music that inspired her to move to California and study to become a lawyer and made a hard right turn to land in Hollywood. This inspires a defining conversation about loving local music and whether you are allowed to crank songs from No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime or Tupac while living in Southern California. Then we wrap up with our First and Last Concert stories. Keep up with Jillie Reil and her music and projects at her website www.thecougarofcomedy.com. Contact the show at www.ytunesshuffle.com.

ANASTASIA WASHINGTON is an actress, writer, singer, comedian and filmmaker who has recorded with artists like Michael Jackson, and Harry Connick Jr. She's made appearances on The Addams Family Series, Die Hard 2 and La Femme Nikkita and even  featured on LadySpike with her piece “8 Things Not To Say To Your Biracial Friend.” Her comedic genius rolls over into creating parody songs as well. Through her Fave5 songs she shares what she's been up to during quarantine to stay creative and sane, how her mom is so much cooler than she is, learn about what it is like growing up in a biracial family, plus her first love and the songs that allow her to have that "super emo moment" as an adult. We also get a chance to bond with Anastasia over her love for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and how another tv show almost influenced her career choice and that everywhere is a good place to perform (even in the stands at Sea World!) Did you like the songs? Want to know more about the artists? Check out the song nuggets on our blog at ytunesshuffle.com. We wrap up the show with her First and Last Concert experience...if you would like to chat with Anastasia about her  music or her creative endevours, follow her on Instagram. You can email the show at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Thanks for checking us out!    

ANGIE STOCKER is a Los Angeles based comedian and business owner! She runs Highly Crafty, a weed inspired craft shop on Etsy featuring leggings, purses, accessories jewelry and cards. She also runs a YouTube Channel of the same name “Highly Crafty” teaching folks how to make awesome crafts at home like candles or dish towels.   In this episode we learn all about how she got started in comedy and performed at the iconic Comedy Cellar in NYC for her FIRST TIME! Through her Fave5 songs, we discover her Illinois roots and these wild dreams she'd have of modeling in Paris, to finding her fellow theater nerds and what her dream role would be in a musical. Plus we dive into where we fell on the EastCoast/West Coast battle of the 90s and how a dance team routine to a Tupac Biggie mashup tore apart the town. We play Band Or Bar in Laguna Beach, CA before learning out her First and Last Convert experiences. You can find links to all of her endeavors and connect with the show at ytunesshuffle.com.

Avi Greene is a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She is the co-founder of Feel Alive Foods a company that helps people on restrictive diets (due to autoimmunue disorders, diabetes or heart issues) with food prep and create meals with flavor! She is advenurous, mom of 3, musically obsessed and regularly plays piano for her Instagram followers.   Avi  joins Maggi and Dave to share about how she started her amazing business Feel Alive Foods before divulging us with her performance-based past. Avi shares songs and stories that reminder her of her dad (plus she raps a song he wrote for her as a kid!) One of the songs on her list makes our hosts cry and deters us into a conversation about relationships and what makes them work! Avi explores the idea of unlearning a lof of childhood lessons to become more empowered and what it looks like to teach these new ideals to her young daughter. We play a round of Band Or Bar in New York before diving into First and Last Concert stories where Maggi surprises us with how she got out of a speeding ticket with radio tee-shirts.   Keep up with Avi on Instagram and her business Feel Alive Foods as well. You can learn more about the artsists featured on the show at ytunesshuffle.com.

Meet Charlie Hester. A Dirty Ray of Sunshine. In this special rereleased episode, we learn all about how she got started with a ukulele and her rituals before performing stand up comedy...that she can name. Plus, learn about the coolest show in the Midwest (that she hosts and created) and the John Register. A sign in sheet for the toilet. She shares songs that she learned from her kids, how she balances parenting and performing, and what she hopes her kids will take away and grow up with. We learn all about what makes small town Illinois special and all of  the famous people from her hometown before we dive into her First Concert Experience. Learn more about the music she brought to the show on our blog.  https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/06/ytunes-shuffle-song-nuggets-from.html   Keep up with Charlie and find all of her social media profiles at www.charliehestercomedy.com

Jimmy G Gonazales is a successful business owner of No1Betta Entertainment. He brings the party/DJ/Karaoke to private parties for Hollywood's elite. Through his music we learn all about his almost hook up with Cher, what it was like growing up in Los Angeles with his grandmother who only spoke Spanish, the song that made him cry as a kid and how his mother would play it often to see if it would still work. Jimmy shares what cemented his love for Hip Hop and how growing up in the middle of a turf war pushed him into comedy. Plus he shares how he came to sing with people like Celine Dion and Kelsey Grammar! If you enjoyed the music and want to learn more about the artists and their songs, check out our blog! We play a difficult round of Band Or Bar in Pittsburgh, PA before learning about his incredible First Concert and Last Concert where a mosh pit went horrible wrong. Keep up with Jimmy on Instagram or Facebook and remember, you can always message the show at www.ytunesshuffle.com.

Steve "Lava" Lavapies is an executive producer and writer who has run a number of TV and digital shows for Comedy Central and various online platforms including the program "Ridiculousness." Through his music, we learn all about his start in comedy at the University of Pennsylvania with the college's sketch group "Mask And Wig." He shares his move to New York City story and how different living in the Big Apple was from his hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia. He gives us an inside scoop of what it was like working with Comedy Central and how he met his wife...plus how they came up for the names for his daughters. Bonus: an amazing story about his parents during WWII France. If you loved the songs and want to know more, check out our YTunes Shuffle Nuggets Blog...extra stories and facts about the artists and songs. We finish up the episode with our favorite game show Band Or Bar which takes place in Portland, Maine before we dive into First and Last Concert Stories.   Anything you loved about the show? Send an email anytime to ytunesshuffle@gmail.com

Bobbie Oliver is a Georgia native comedian who has learned the comedy ropes through touring and just aiming to make the experience better for everyone. You have seen her on TNN and The Style Network and runs a comedy club called Tao Comedy Studio in Los Angeles which is a female and LGBT friendly space where classes, mics, shows AND a yearly festival takes place. Through her music, we learn all about growing up in a trailer in the heart of Georgia with three MUCH older brothers, how she figured out she was funny in high school, when she realized you COULD be a comedian and how she started a comedy group in college because the first open mic she went to told her she was too young. From there we learn about her life on the road as a comic, how the man she'd end up marrying first depsized her and the music he introduced her to wound up becoming the inspiration for her yearly comedy festival. If you enjoyed the songs, learn more about the artists in our blog!  https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/04/ytunes-shuffle-with-bobbie-olivers.html Then, we wrap up the episode with the First and Last Concert experience. Keep up to date with Bobbie Oliver, her Greatest Hits album due out soon, and everything Tao Comedy Studio. And you are always welcome to reach out to the show. We are on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @YTunesShuffle.

Guy (Dark) Laravee is a longtime radio host who grew up in Falls River, Massachusetts. Through his music we learn all about how he got into radio (by being the obsessed little boy that called his favorite station), the bizarre way he met a very special woman through this career choice, and how ball room dancing really took center stage in his life as an escape from working and being "ON" all the time. Fun fact, GUY was actually Maggi's boss for a long time in Appleton/Oshkosh, WI. If you loved his song choices, you can learn more about the artists in our most recent blog. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/04/ytunes-shuffle-with-guy-dark-and-his.html   The we head to Toledo, OH for BAND or BAR, before we wrap up with the stories of his First and Last Concert. Keep up with Guy on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and you can always reach out to the show for more at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.

Sandy Stec is a comedian and radio host currently residing in San Francisco. She loves hikes and road trips and Christmas! Her episode was co-hosted alongside Maggi Mayfield with Los Angeles based radio talent Mark Wallengren. Sandy Stec has worked with comedians like Kevin Hart, Chelsea Handler and Arsenio Hall and has performed regularly on Norwegian Cruise Lines. These are Sandy's #Fave5 and a little bit extra about the artist and song. The three have been co-workers for years and in this episode you hear lots of behind the scenes stuff in the radio industry and the songs that mean the most to your hosts. We start off by describing our new realities of working from home, what we are wearing, drinking and seeing before diving right into the music. Each radio personality describes a song that reminds them of an early job in their career! Then Mark and Maggi are taken on an emotional ride with Sandy as she shares her #Fave5 songs. We learn about how solo trips and hikes are a refresh/reset button, why you can't always possibly be "on," the emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on broadcasters as well as a great story about how Google Translate failed her in France. Sandy also opens up and shares her "Samantha Jones" moment during a recent trip in Nashville. Plus, Mark dishes out some great road trip advice. The episode wraps up with the stories of everyone's First and Last Concert Experience before a few final words from Mark Wallengren ensuring that post-broadcast life is A-Ok! Learn more about the songs and artists that Sandy Stec brought to the show in our blog. Find Sandy on Twitter and Instagram. Find Mark on Twitter and Instagram. And you are always welcome to reach out to the show at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com or on Twitter and Instagram.

Lara Beitz is a brilliant comedian up and coming in the Los Angeles scene, originally from Milwaukee. She is known for her work with David Spade on his show "Lights Out With David Spade." Lara also just got her name on the Comedy Store wall and took some time out of quarantine to share her music and her stories. Through her music we learn all about her struggles with social media, her first job/career before she realized that comedy CAN be a career, growing up in the midwest and pretending to be famous in her bathroom and how she chose LA over New York. Sprinkle in some details about her road trip to LA and a few about her sister, too. If you loved the songs, check out more about the artists and the music in our blog as well. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/04/ytunes-shuffle-with-lara-beitzs-fave-5.html Then we play Band Or Bar in Rhode Island before diving into her First and Last Concert experience. Keep up with Lara and her music and comedy on Instagram or Twitter. Plus you can chat with hosts Maggi & David directly by emailing the show ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.

Jonny Rely is a the founder of the rock back Black And Grey. He's from Rhode Island (and Boston), multi-time cancer survivor and long time friend of our host, David Earl Waterman. Jonny surprised Maggi & David by bringing Five songs from his band, Black and Grey.  Through his music, he told stories of how the band and band name came to be, his time in (and getting kicked out of) college, how he and David met, what it was like growing up with a father in the Navy, the troubles of living in England as an American adolescent, and the secrets and grit needed to not only survive, but kick cancer's butt. Hear and see all of the songs and videos Jonny Rely has created in our blog. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/03/ytunes-shuffle-with-jonny-relys-fave-5.html Then we play Band Or Bar before diving into a First and Last Concert story (which includes boobs). Stay connected with Jonny Rely on Facebook  and with the show on any social platform @ytunesshuffle.

Jennifer Vally is a writer and producer at The Game Show Network, who also worked as a writer for The Disney Chanel and is also a comedian originally from San Diego, now living in Los Angeles. Through her Fave5 songs, we learn all about her trouble making days in high school with her best friend including one VERY close call. She describes getting started in stand up comedy (and giving birth...almost at the same time) and what gave her the confidence that she could "make it" in this business. Plus, her music takes us through her young adolescence and the feelings of finally being free. And a surprise American track that reminds her of an excellent trip to England. Jennifer is super, high energy and even gets Maggi and David talking about their high school experiences including first apartment stories. If you loved her music and want to hear the entire song or learn more about the artist, check out the YTunes Nuggets on our blog. Then we head to Northern England for Band Or Bar before we learn about her First and Last Concert experiences. Follow Jennifer on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with her work. You can also reach out to Maggi & David  at the show by emailing ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.

Maggi & David explore the world of music virtually with their guests in a series of #QuarantineEpisodes. First up, musician, performer and director, Miles Crawford! MILES CRAWFORD is a filmmaker and performer in Los Angeles. He had big success with films like “I Forgot My Phone,” and “Drum Off” which premiered at LACMA and even featured on The Huffington Post. Miles has performed extensively with the Off-Broadway show STOMP and has played drums for Eminem, Ringo Starr, Red Hot Chili Pepers, & Art Garfunkel. Through his #Fave5 songs, we learn all about how baseball brought him and his father closer, the song that brought him into the world of directing AND touring the world like a rock star, and the music that keeps him and his wife humble and romantic. If you like the songs you can check out the full versions and all the YTunes Shuffle Nuggets in our blog. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/03/ytunes-shuffle-with-miles-crawford-and.html   Then we head off to Flagstaff, AZ for Band Or Bar before diving into his First and Last Concert stories. Connect with Miles Crawford via his website or on Instagram. And connect with the show by emailing ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.  

JONAH KOSLEN is most known for his work with the Michael Stanley Band (MSB). A composer, producer and performer, Koslen has written some of rock n'roll's best songs including "Waste A Little Time On Me,” “Strike Up The Band” and “Nothings Gonna Change My Mind.”   Koslen left MSB in 1977 to work with another successful band, Breathless, the following year. Breathless had the distinct pleasure to open for KISS. Through his Fave5 songs, we talk about Beatlemania, how rock n'roll has changed since the 80's, the first time he remembers hearing his song on the radio, and his musical hero! Plus his lovely wife, Melissa joins in on the fun to discuss their very clear opposition on one particular song.   If you love the music you heard in the episode, there is a YTunes Shuffle Blog that has the songs posted in full, with a few little nuggets of information about the artist/song. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2020/03/jonah-koslens-ytunes-shuffle-fave5-songs.html   Then we head off to Cleveland for Band Or Bar before finishing the episode with his First and Last Concert stories.   Jonah can be found on Twitter and Instagram. YTunes Shuffle is on all the social platforms @YtunesShuffle. Plus, reach out to David and Maggi at anytime by emailing ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Thanks for sharing the tunes!

Quinton Flynn is a multi-talented personality. Known for his work in voice overs (No More Heroes, Kingdom Hearts III, Star Wars: The Old Republic), Quinton also acts, writes, sings, plays in a band and is even working on his stand up comedy! Through his Fave5 songs, we learn about his upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio and what makes this such a unique place to grow up, his first band and their major successes for high school kids, and his general principles of living every day by responding in love. This is a HIGH energy episode and if you don't recognize who's talking...it's one of Quinton's many character-voices. If you loved the music, check out all of the songs and more details about the artists on our blog! We play Band Or Bar out of San Francisco before deep diving into his First and Last Concert Experiences. Follow Quinton on Instagram or Twitter before checking YTunes Shuffle out on Instagram too! Inquires at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com

Martin Morrow is a comedian seen on "Last Comic Standing" and  "Inside Joke with Asif Ali." With his Fave5 songs, we learn all about his first love (and how they are still in touch), his college anthem, the go-to cry song, and all about his special relationship with his parents has evolved over time. If you loved the music you heard on the episode, you can learn more about the artists and hear the entire song on our blog. We then dive into his First and very shocking Last Concert stories. Follow Martin Morrow on Instagram or Twitter. And, if you love the show and want to reach out to Maggi or David, email us at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.

MARK ATHERLAY is a voice over actor, most famous for his work on Mafia III, the Billboard Music Awards, American Hustle….he’s even done celebrity impersonations!  Host, David Earl Waterman and Mark have been long time friends and we learn about their meeting and a particular Christmas that was lifechanging for David. Through Mark's songs, we learn all about moving A LOT as a kid trying to make friends, being the kid with all the "feels" in school, the troubles with trying to reconnect with people from your past, overcoming addiction, and the song that reminds him of the love of his life! If you love the songs, you can hear them in their entirety and learn more about the artists on our blog! Then we play Band Name Or Bar Name in Mykonos, Greece before diving into his very corny First and Last Concert stories. Keep up with Mark Atherlay and his musical Instagram. Message Maggi and Dave @YTunesShuffle or ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.

This week, we meet a friend of host, Maggi Mayfield's. Julia Pels is an activist, model, actress, comedian and producer most well known for her bicoastal show, Killer Unicorns. Through her Fave5 songs, we learn about Julia's upbringing in Chicago, to moving all over the United States following what she though life "should" have been...including a wild story about getting arrested, and how the #MeToo movement has not been beneficial for everyone. Her take on Identity Politics is refreshing and her choice of music is surprising.  We take a break to play Band or Bar before diving in to hear about her First and Last Concert experiences. Stay connected to Julia Pels on Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Weed Cellars. Celebrate the Individual. 

We are so excited to be back! It's officially Season 4 of YTunes Shuffle and our first guest, Ron Kublin joins us to share his Fave5 Songs. Ron is a producer, writer, world traveler and long time friend of Hollywood's Secret Weapon. He shares his pitch for a new Poker Show coming to reality tv before we hear all the shenanigans that he and David Earl Waterman would get into. Through Ron's music, we learn about his family and what it was like growing up on the East Coast, his amazing/talented brother who also happened to be homeless and an incredibly weird first date that went from showing off...to awkwardly pissed off. If you liked the songs and want to hear more and learn about the artist, check out our blog! Then we head to West Hollywood for our Band Or Bar segment before diving into an amazing almost-first-pot story in Ron's First Concert and Last Concert anecdotes. Feel free to add to the show by emailing ytunesshuffle@gmail.com or reach out to Ron and talk more music by following him on Facebook. Thank you to Weed Cellars Wine for hosting us in your space and sponsoring us so we can all become a little closer through the music.

Marissa Godinez is a talented actor, singer, performer, world traveler, Spanish speaker from Hawaii and most recently in an award winning film called, "Irresponsible." Through her Fave 5 songs, we learn about the importance of Deja Vu experiences, a spark in a kiss, how her parents worked together long before the met in Hawaii, and what it was like growing up in the 90s in Paradise. Marissa is talented as she is wise as she is "chill," sharing her newfound wisdom on the importance of going home. If you loved her music, check out our blog which has more details and "Nuggets" of the music and the artists she picked.  https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/12/marissa-godinez-fave-5-song-nuggets.html We then play Band Or Bar before learning about her obvious First Concert Experience (Blink 182) and Last Concert. Follow her career and passions on Facebook and Instagram.

Troy DeVolld is a writer, producer, fine arts lover and most interestingly, a vintage TV remote collector. He wrote the book, "Reality TV" which is considered the bible of writing for reality television. He started on MTV's show "Fear" and eventually worked on "The Osbornes." Through his Fave 5 songs, we learn about his very amazing upbringing, how he met Lily Tomlin, made a documentary about Allie Willis (Earth Wind & Fire), and how he feels the future of reality tv will pan out. If you loved the songs, you can find more information on them in our BLOG. Then we play Band Or Bar in Minocqua, WI before diving into his stories of First and Last Concert. Troy can be found on Twitter. Thank you for listening and would love to connect with you. ytunesshuffle@gmail.com  

Dia Morgan is an all around performer having worked comedy stages all over Los Angeles, and now conquering her childhood dream of being a pop singer. Dia shares her Fave5 songs and gives us an exclusive story behind an original. Plus we learn all about how growing up Jewish has helped her as an adult, long summer camps in Wisconsin, and how music helped her bond with her best friend. If you like the songs you hear, learn more about the artists behind the music with these YTunes Nuggets.    https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/11/dia-morgan-fave-5-ytunes-shuffle-nuggets.html   We close out the episode with a game of Band Or Bar before settling into her Hazy First Concert Story and Last Concert experience. Warning: It's Dia is all of her social media handles for a reason. She is high energy and in love with life. Enjoy the show and please like us on any of the social media's for more exclusive music-related content.

Martin Gooch is a director, writer, producer and everything behind the camera man. Over 2,000 hours of experience working on projects like Harry Potter, Judge Dredd and the Muppets. Over 20 short films….two of those won BBC Best New Director awards. Plus, he directed Spooks Interactive which won a BAFTA and was nominated for an EMMY! We take a listen to Martin's Fave5 songs, learn about his writing process, how he REALLY feels about acting, and which superstar inspired his favorite hair cut of all time. If you liked the songs and want to know more about the artists, check out our blog.  https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/09/martin-gooch-ytunes-shuffle-song-nuggets.html Then we take a brain break and play BAND or BAR in Havana, Cuba. Martin shares his COOLEST Concert and Last Concert before wrapping up with his corner of the Internet. Online at martingooch.com and Twitter, at @goochoid   We love your feedback, questions and commets. Email the show at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com

Meet Calipso Aranda, a model, actress, radio personality and business woman (CEO/founder) of Calipso Cosmetics. She is a Mexican born, yet native English speaker who was bitten by the entertainment bug at the young age of 13 years old. She regularly hosts the Whittier Dias De Los Muertos Festival every year in October and a show with DASH radio. Through her Fave5 songs, we learn all about growing up as a Latina in Huntington Beach, CA (not knowing she was Latina), learning Spanish later in life after getting into radio, her first love/heartbreak, and incredible stories of her parents' sacrifice getting her into the USA.   If you love the songs that Calipso picked, learn more about the music with these YTunes Shuffle Nuggets. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/08/calipso-aranda-fave5-ytunes-shuffle.html     Then we play Band or Bar in Athens, Greece before hearing the story of her First and Last Concerts.   Keep up with Calipso on Facebook. Any thoughts or ideas or comments on today's episode? Please email us at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!  

Raquel Pomplun is an actress, comedian, model, writer and host who also happens to be the first Mexican American Playboy Playmate Of The Year. The music she shares covers her dual-country upbringing in Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego, United States. She describes the sacrifices her mother made, how her entire family are comprised of geniuses, the summer she learned who she was and how she met her husband. Her personality is as electrifying as her songs. If you like them, please check out more of the songs and YTunes Shuffle Nuggets on our blog. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/08/raquel-pomplun-ytunes-shuffle-song-facts.html   Then we head to Austin, Tx to play Band Or Bar before diving into her First and Last Concert stories. Follow Raquel on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @rpomplun and while you are there, Follow YTunes Shuffle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter too @YTunesShuffle Ideas, thoughts or notes for the show? Email us at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com

Margo Bateman is a comedian and actress from Philadelphia. She moved to Los Angeles to pursue the creative passion of stand up after her parents passed away very young. Don't let the tragic beginnings deter you; she has big heart and shares stories of trying to figure out her way around Catholic school, the best road trip EVER, the first time she heard "sex" in music, and a hilarious take on her dad's funeral. We then head to Austin, TX for Band Or Bar; find out more about each by clicking the links, before we wrap up with the stories of her First and Last Concert. Did you love the songs? Read more about the artists and the music in our Blog! https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/07/margo-bateman-ytunes-shuffle-song.html   Margo Is On Instagram Loved the show? Email us at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com or follow us on any of the social media @YTunesShuffle

Doug Burch is a voice over actor and actor have graced projects like Massacre on Aisle 12, The Grinch, Sing!, and Finding Dory. He was born into a military family, traveling the world at a young age before his parents settled down in Central Texas. Through his music, we learn about ALL of his art, staining glass, theater, and how his kids introduce him to new music. If you liked the songs and want to know more about the music, check out the blog featuring those artsits. Then we travel to Provincetown, MA, to play David's Band Or Bar! See if you can guess along with Maggi and Doug before clicking the links. We wrap up with a great First and Last Concert. Follow Doug on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/doug.burch   And keep up with the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ytunesshuffle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ytunesshuffle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YTunesShuffle   Thank you for listening!

Jason Stuart is an actor first, comedian, radio host and now writer of a new book, "Shut Up I'm Talking; Coming Out In Hollywood and Making it To the Middle." It's a new memoir detailing his life about coming out as a gay comedian/actor/performer in the 90s, chronicling his career and life which changed after seeing Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl. You can hear him Wednesdays on DASH radio during his show "Riffing with Jason Stuart." We get a fantastic inside look on what to expect from his new book through his music. We learn all about his crazy family, first crush, props he used to appear straight, and his first play! If you love the music, check out our blog with more artist info and the full length of the songs! https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/06/jason-stuarts-fave5-songs-on-ytunes.html Then we close out the episode with the return of Band Or Bar and First and Last Concert stories. You can follow Jason and get his new book through his website, jasonstuart.com. For questions about the show, or to share YOUR #Fave5 songs, email us at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!

Dante Rusciolelli or Dante The Comic, is the co-owner of Golden Artists Entertainment. He's a successful stand up comedian and travels all over the country (and the world) performing for the troops! Chad Ridgely steps in as the co-host along with Rebekah Kochan for the Couples Of Comedy Episode Part 2. Dante's #Fave5 songs takes us through his Southern California upbringing on army bases, how he accidentally stabbed his best friend in high school, and how chivalry is not dead! The group also talks about their favorite Christmas memories before learning of Dante's First and Last Concert Stories. Like the songs? Check out the blog with more info on the artists! https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/05/dante-rusciolelli-ytunes-shuffle-song.html Since Chad and Maggi Mayfield (host) are both part of the Golden Artist Entertainment family, Chad shares his first time performing comedy experience, as well as what he has been up to including working on the new Quentin Tarantino film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood," and his film company Full Auto Films campaigning for his next feature length horror, "Murder Van." If you liked the show or would like to be considered as a guest, please email ytunesshuffle@gmail.com @dantethecomic @rebekahkochan @chadridgely @maggimayfield @goldenartistsentla @murdervanmovie

This is the first episode in a two part series of The Couples Of Comedy. Chad Ridgely sits in as co-host to the owners/managers of Golden Artists Entertainment. Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan share their #Fave5 songs.   Up first, Rebekah, brought up in Las Vegas, Nevada with two younger brothers. She started working at the age of 13 years old and moved to Los Angeles to continue pursuing her passion of acting and performing at 17 years old.  Through her song choices we learn all about visiting her aunt with a cool juke box in the living room, attending her brothers Rubix Cube events, how her dad held back really great stories about famous people, and how remarkable her relationship with her husband is and continues to grow. Learn more about the artists and songs on our blog!  We find out the entire room's "First CD," Rebekah's close encounter with an N'Sync member, and her First and Last Concert before wrapping up. Rebekah is laugh out loud funny and with the company of Chad and Dante, you'll want to see them all perform stand up sometime.   Follow them on Social Media (Same handle for all platforms). @RebekahKochan @DanteTheComic @ChadRidgely @MaggiMayfield   If you have questions about the show or would like to be a part of it, please email ytunesshuffle@gmail.com.

This week, it's just the ladies! Damienne Merlina is a stand up comedian, painter, activist and all around kind human. She has so many voices that she will drop on a dime during the episode, hang tight. This is a fun ride! Damienne, through her music, shares all about how she started in stand up comedy, grew up with 7 brothers, loves the honesty of children, and how music not only helps her heal, but helps her laugh. Hear her six songs and then check out more on all of the artists in our YTunes Shuffle Song Nuggets Blog. https://ytunesshuffle.blogspot.com/2019/04/damienne-merlina-ytunes-shuffle-song.html   We wrap up with a few PSA's from our positive punk-rocker before hearing the First and Last Concert stories. Talk music, comedy and art with Daminne on her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatsinadame/     If you want to be a part of the show or have a great guest in mind, please email the show at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com or message us on any social media platform @YTunesShuffle.

Bo$$ Lady, a stage name for Allie Rossi, is a rapper, comedian, host, actress and activist, born and raised in Southern California. Through her #Fave5 songs, she shares how important the radio was growing up because of the lack of a stable home when she was young, how a teacher introduced her to music (that would eventually become the soundtrack to her first kiss...not with the teacher), and how music at camp led her to the love of her life. This is a power packed #Fave5 with a few surprise songs. If you liked what you heard, and want to learn more about the artist, you can read more about them and stream the music by clicking here. Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to San Diego, California before we learn about her Radio-Inspired First Concert and Last Concert stories. Keep up with her, or debate her music on Instagram!   Any comments? Thoughts? Revelations? Email the show, ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Thanks for listening.

Eric Alegria is a Los Angeles based comedian, actor, teacher and producer. Through his #Fave5 songs we learn about his upbringing in Chicago, how his parents immigrated from Mexico and found a Polish family that helped them acclimate, how he got to and survived his first few years in Los Angeles, and just how torn up we all are about artists with REALLY news-worthy pasts.   The Band Or Bar lightens the mood before we learn his incredible First and Last Concert stories. Keep up with his stand up and films via Instagram. And don't forget to check out all the song nuggets here.

The gang is back! And although there are some minor changes to the show, you'll still get the same great #Fave5 stories, Band Name or Bar and First and Last Concert segments. This week, to launch our rebirth, Dark Mark shares all about his gypsy days as a kid traveling with his family in an RV, how to deal with stalkers, who introduced him to Goth, and love that was lost. The songs may be a little shorter, but you can get the same great YTunes Nuggets and hear the entire thing here. Enjoy Mark's incredibly witty and sensitive song selection and when you get a second, follow him on Instagram!

Lawrence Rengert started his movie making career at UCLA as an art student. After directing and filming over 40 films, he made a drastic career change and started making music.    Through his #Fave5 songs, we learn about growing up in a divorced family, the culture shock that is Los Angeles, going to college in The Netherlands, how to properly save for retirement, and then the group gets pretty philisophical in their discussion about the journey vs the destination. Learn more about the music that inspires Lawrence's life with these YTunes Song Nuggets.   Band Name Or Bar Name heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil before we get the First and Last Concert Stories. Check out Lawrence's music Chasing Rainbows, and follow him on Instagram.   If you liked the show and would love to be involved or have questions, email Maggi and Dave at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!

Jack Gogreve is currently an actor and props master in Los Angeles. His greatest joys are coaching, being a parent, and hanging out with his wife! Jack was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and moved to Los Angeles to become a star! Through his Fave5 songs, we learn how he wound up marrying his high school sweet heart, took two road trips across the country to get her to Los Angeles, how his first acting gig was an accident, and he reveals a deep seeded fear that resonates with host, David Earl Waterman. (Learn more about the songs you heard about on today's episode) The gang plays Band Or Bar in Marrieta, GA...see if you can guess along with Maggi and Jack before clicking the links before we get into Jack's first and last concert stories. We wrap up with Jack's amazing life turn around when he beat Type 2 Diabetes and dance our way out of the show.   Follow Jack on Facebook and keep up with everything on the show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Send us a message! We'll send you a shout out on the show!

 Joanne Grazzini is a high energy woman, former child star and currently obsessed with radio. She has some amazing stories about growing up as a Catholic girl with two VERY attractive and supportive older brothers in a town that hosted the female head of the KKK. Her music narrates her life stories including her parent's divorce, an empty house where drugs were sold, and two older brothers that helped get her a lot of opportunities including a cheerleading gig. After Joanne's Fave5, we head to Omaha, Nebraska for Band Or Bar. Try to figure out along with Joanne and Maggi before clicking the links!  Then we round out the show with the stories of her First and Last Concerts.   Keep up to date by following Joanne on Facebook, and Instagram. Then get extra content of the show on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! Thank you for listening!

Michael J Knight was a disk jockey in Cortland at WSUC and later at WHEN in Syracuse, NY before landing at United Stations radio network in NYC. Michael is a life long musician and currently works behind the scenes in sports television. Michael went to broadcasting school with host, David Earl Waterman and this episode was a particularly fun walk down memory lane.  Through his #Fave5 songs we learn about growing up politically incorrect in upstate New York, what it was like meeting and working with David Earl Waterman during college, and how old dusty department stores AND carnivals held so many music memories! If you liked any of the #Fave5 Michael brought in, check out a few nuggets about the songs/artists! In this wild episode, Band Or Bar takes us to Manchester, UK. Try and guess along with Michael and Maggi before clicking the links! Then we wrap up with Michael's First and Last Concert stories.  Check Michael's New Album, Sunrise, out now! If you like what you heard, let us know on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This week's guest, Mike McGreevey, grew up in "The Biz." He was a very famous child actor, working very closely with Walt Disney before he reinvented himself to become a successful television writer (Fame, The Waltons). His Fave5 songs take us through his first early crushes, what it was like studying on set, how he managed to have a normal high school experience, the very movie like way he met his wife, and his fond memories of working with Walt Disney. Then we play Band Or Bar, set in Missoula, MT before we hear the stories of Mike's First and Last Concerts. If you liked the songs Mike picked you can learn more about them here!   Feel free to follow Mike McGreevey on Facebook or Twitter and make sure to keep up with everything happening on the show on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Meet Greg Roque: A stand up comedian and performer and writer and pop culture junkie who has defied all the odds! In this episode Greg talks about his continuous pursuit to overcome a paralyzing wrestling accident in high school...with a lot of help from pop culture. We discuss the importance of a tangible music and movie collection, online dating stories, and the amazing Los Angeles, hispanic punk scene. The famous game, Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to Seattle, Washington, before we get into a First Concert Story that brings an immediate YTunes Connection. The show is ends with Greg's Last Concert Story before we wrap up with all the places you can find Greg in the future.   Follow Greg on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Max Fitelson is the lead singer and head of the Max Fite Band. In studio, he brought his bassist Carl Raether, and together, we learn a lot about the LA based band, how growing up in Seattle led to trouble for Max and what Carl did to keep out of trouble growing up in Virginia. The music informs the shared soundtrack to their lives, including a battle with alcohol, picking up instruments later in life, the group's mutual love for Back To The Future, and how this all led to the band performing alongside their heroes. If you loved the #Fave5 Max brought, check out more about the songs and the artists on our blog, here. We take our guests all the way to Portland, Maine for a round of Band Or Bar. See if you get this week's game correct before clicking on the links. Then we learn about an epic First Concert and Last concert before wrapping up the show. Follow the band on Facebook and Instagram and get the latest tour information on their website maxfiteband.com   Thank you for listening! Get more exclusive content on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

We open the show with a quick "Maggi and Me's Mood Music" a segment where we get a deeper look into how our hosts Maggi Mayfield and David Earl Waterman are jamming on right now. Dustin David, comic, writer and performer, joins the show and we reminisce how our mutual friend Melanie Vesey (Episode 3) was just working on her stand up album. Dustin shares the story of his life through his #Fave5 songs: How he grew up in Maine and the crappy jobs he had before he was a cool kid, what it took for him to get sober, his surprising time working with a burlesque troop, practicing for his stand up comedy album, Something Pretentious, and the one time he was playing cat-n-mouse with Morrissey in Los Angeles at a book store. Dustin also brought a guest with him, the lovely filmmaker, Vanessa. You will hear her chime in on some stories as well. If you loved Dustin's music, you can learn more about the artists in the blog, here. Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to Columbia, South America. See if you can guess along with Dustin, Vanessa and Maggi before clicking the links! Then we head back in time to Dustin's First Concert, the jagged memory of his Last Concert and we share every one's Last Concert stories before wrapping up the show. Dustin is a traveling comedian and you can keep up with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show, and you can get more content on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

This episode starts out with something NEW called Maggi & Me Mood Music. Both hosts, Maggi Mayfield and David Earl Waterman set up the show with the music that reflects their mood. Then we meet, comedian and actress, Zahra Ali.  Right off the bat, we learn that Zahra and Maggi both grew up in New Jersey. She explains her hustle in Los Angeles and the show she runs called Facial Recognition Comedy before we jump into her #Fave5 songs.   She takes us through her upbringing with strick Muslim parents that didn't allow music in the house and how her mom let her sneak it in! She talks about when she first started having crushes, the one band that her family bonded over, how she handled not being allowed to attend school dances/functions, and life as a bicoastal comedian fighting the social norm.  If you liked her songs, you can check out all the YTunes Shuffle Song Nuggets on her #Fave5 here. This week, Band Or Bar takes us to Miami, FL. Try and guess along with Zahra and Maggi before clicking the links. Then we wrap up with the story of her First Concert and the Last Concert she went to. Keep up with her stand up and career and follow Zahra on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you haven't already, please like and share YTunes Shuffle on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Adam Chester is a songwriter, singer, pianist, author, and most notably, Elton John's surrogate. Which mean, Adam rehearses the band for Elton and sometimes, even teaches Elton his own songs that he may have forgotten. Through his Fave5 songs, Adam talks about growing up and only child with his "SMother," what it was like being teased for looking like a member of the Bee Gees and how the led him to his wife, how working in a record store led to him eventually working for Elton John, and how he, as a parent, struggles with trying to encourage his kid to play music (and not use cuss words in his rap). Get fun nuggets on all the songs you heard on our blog. Our Game Show Band Or Bar takes us to Salem, OR. Try to guess along with Adam and Maggi before you click the links. Then Adam describes a horrific First Concert Story before we wrap up with his Last Concert. Find more of Adam's work on his website and stay up to date with him on Instagram. YTunes Shuffle is also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter...we like you back ;)

Brian Scolaro is a nationally touring comedian and television actor, recognizable from shows like Madmen, I'm Dying Up here, Girl Meets Word, Superior DOnuts, Conan, Bones, Grey's Anatomy, and Dexter, to name a few. He takes us through his #Fave5 songs and tell stories about growing up in New York, family vacations, being an intern at a major studio, going through the fake audition process, asshole ex girlfriends, and just how crazy college was for him...like so crazy, how to clear a room full of girls with one song. Get a peek into the YTunes Nuggets on the artists he chose by clicking here. He talks about living with MS, and his spin on social media before we get into our favorite game show, Band Or Bar! See if you can guess along with Brian and Maggi before clicking the links. We wrap up with the most "embarrassing" First Concert and Last Concert stories. See Brian live near you and stay in touch on Twitter, or Instagram. Please stay in touch! We'd love to hear from you on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!

Kudisan Kai is a busy singer/songwriter who toured as a back up singer with Elton John and Chaka Khan. She stops by the show to share all original music or songs that she has performed. Each of these peices are important milestones not only in her life, but in her career. She discusses everything from her first love who introduced her to rock music, what it was like growing up in a music-less home in Memphis, how she became a the youngest singer in a professional opera company, and the first song she wrote that Sir Elton John heard that gave her the confidence she needed to continue to pursue writing music. Her Songs are titled: "Fade Into Oblivion," "If You Loved Me," "Beautiful," "Everlasting Love," and "Lovin' You at Howard University Jazz Ensemble."   This week we find ourselves in Chicago for Band Or Bar (try to see if you guess it correctly!) before we learn about Kudisan's First and Last Concert. Plus, she shares a secret about performing music for a living.   She has a new book out called Memoirs of A Backup Diva and an album that just came out called The Healing. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see her on a stage near you!   If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to know your thoughts! Email the show ytunesshuffle@gmail.com or connect on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Monique Wyatt is a creative writer and stand up comedian. She weaves us through her upbringing in Chicago and Los Angeles, what it was that got her kicked out of school, and what it felt like when she met her husband. Monique is sharp and hilarious and takes a few hard left turns in her stories, so just when you think you know where the story is going, it ends totally different! Which is what we like about her! Check out all the nuggets about her #Fave5 songs on the blog. Then, play along with Band Or Bar as David takes us to Michigan, but see if you can guess along with Monique and Maggi! Then, the show wraps up with the stories of Moniques First and Last Concert. Keep up with her on Facebook! Then make sure to stay connected to the show and reach out with questions or comments on your favorite social media platform, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Matt Brauning is an old, dear friend of host Maggi Mayfield's. Matt has an inspiring story of growing up with not much in Orange County, CA, turning his life into a multi-million dollar real estate business and then leaving it all to pursue his true passions...helping people. Matt is now an established, nationally touring speaker and author and the soundtrack to follow suit will not disappoint. You can get delicious YTunes Nuggets about Matt's Fave5 songs before we head to San Bernadino for a round of Band Name or Bar Name before he drops a news bomb on Maggi. Then Matt takes us on an adventure with the story of his First and Last Concerts before he talks more about his latest book "The Firebox Principle" out now. Keep up with Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. And if you like more from the show, or details about future episodes, sponsorship opportunities and music puns, then give YTunes Shuffle a like, share or follow on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Alex D'Lerma is a former radio personality turned actor turned filmmaker. He runs the Cinema Gym in Burbank, CA (a studio for actors and directors to continue to work out and hone their skills). Plus, he just released his latest film "Fear, Love and Agoraphobia." Through Alex's #Fave5 we learn that he is obsessed with your host, David Earl Waterman's 3-names, what it was like growing up the youngest of 6 kids in a small agricultural town, how he got started in the performing arts and his journey since then. We learn lots of life lessons about staying positive and doing-the-work. Plus, there was so much content it couldn't all fit into this information packed-episode. Check out This B-Side track where Alex explains how to know when your movie is "done." Your host, Maggi Mayfield, had a lot of fun learning about Alex's #Fave5 songs and came up with some really interesting YTunes Nuggets. If you want to learn more about any of the music you hear, check out some facts here.   Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to Paris, France. See if you can guess along with Alex and Maggi as David butchers the French pronunciations. We wrap up the show with a sneak peak into Alex's First and Last Concert. Keep up with Alex on his website and check out his latest film, "Fear, Love, And Agoraphobia."   If you'd like sponsorship information, please email Maggi and David at ytunesshuffle@gmail.com. Keep up with everything music related on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thank you!

Maureen Davis is a foundational cornerstone of the Rockabilly scene in Los Angeles. She is the front woman of her band Maureen and The Mercury 5. She is a fashion icon, lindy hop dancer and teacher at two locations of The School of Rock. Through her incredible music we learn about growing up in the Midwest, how her estranged dad got her to Los Angeles, and how working hard and dumb luck took this incredibley dramatic actress into some amazing roles on Broadway. Her ability to say YES also landed her some fascinating roles in Hollywood as a singer/songwriter. Her story doesn't come without heartbreak and intense passion.   Check out the YTunes Nuggets here. Follow Band Name or Bar Name as we plunge into Winter Park, Colorado. Then check out her band online or on Instagram.