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Send us a textCONTENT WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT, VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, MURDER, TORTURE, SEXUAL ABUSE, CHILD ABDUCTION: YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED PLEASE OBSERVE:When Shasta Groene was eight years old, she and her 9-year-old brother Dylan were abducted from their Idaho home by serial killer, Joseph Edward Duncan. After a forty-eight-day ordeal, she was rescued, her brother wasn't. Surviving those weeks in the woods was only the beginning of her harrowing journey. In the following years she struggled to outrun her trauma, a pattern of self-destructive behavior shadowing her like an ever-worsening thunderstorm. But she still had hope buried deep inside, every bit as much as the little girl who had been held captive in the woods. This would be an all-new battle for Shasta. And she was determined not to lose.In this EXCLUSIVE Part 1 Episode, Shasta recounts in graphic and harrowing detail, the events leading up and including the murder of her family in front of her, and her abduction and the forty-eight day ordeal and her eventual escape!Shasta's experience has been turned into an amazing book by #1 New York Times Best Selling author Gregg Olsen who will feature along with Shasta in Part 2.  The book is: ‘OUT OF THE WOODS: A Girl, a Killer, and Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home'Gregg was able to get Shasta to open up and share her trauma. He is a true talent and an impassioned voice for victims and their families. Olsen has been a guest on Dateline, 48 Hours, 20/20, Good Morning America, CBS Mornings, Today, FOX News, CNN, Anderson Cooper, MSNBC, Entertainment Tonight, Snapped, Forensic Files, Inside Edition, Nancy Grace, Extra, Access Hollywood, NPR and Biography, among dozens of other shows. We can't wait to have them both on for PART 2 to understand Shasta's continued trauma recovery from this utterly devastating ordeal. Thank you Shasta we are blessed to have you.Out Of The Woods: https://a.co/d/1l3GoP9Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Edward_DuncanSupport the show

As a TV meteorologist, she's used to getting attention... But she says a deranged viewer became obsessed with her -- following her every move for three terrifying years. Now, along with being afraid, she's angry the man is not behind bars. And it's sweeping America! Kids saying the phrase "Six Seven" nonstop. It's driving parents crazy, and teachers are banning it from the classroom. So, what does six-seven mean? Plus, four legged firestarter! A pooch got a hold of a lithium battery left on the counter... And when he chomped down on it... Disaster. Now fire officials are issuing a warning -- pets and batteries don't mix. And the trial gripped the nation. Alex Murdaugh the patriarch of a South Carolina legal dynasty found guilty of killing his wife and son. Now the case is being made into a Hulu mini-series... But not everyone portrayed in it is happy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was he trying to escape? That's the question today after a 400-pound gorilla at the San Diego Zoo went on a rampage slamming into the glass partition so hard... It shattered! Families at the zoo were understandably afraid for their safety. You'd think President Trump would be happy about this... he's on the cover of Time magazine... With the headline "His Triumph" - referring to brokering the peace deal in The Middle East. But he's giving it thumbs down.  AI prank warning! You've heard about all sorts of ways AI technology is being used... But it comes with a warning. Many on social media are using AI to prank their families making it look like someone is inside their home. Now cops are saying, fake images are sometimes leading to real problems.  It's being called death in apartment 603. There are major developments today in the case of the teacher found dead with more than 20 stab wounds. The medical examiner ruled it a suicide. But her family is saying there's no way her wounds were self-inflicted.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrations around the world today as the 20 living Israeli hostages are released back to their families after two years in captivity. President Trump who traveled to Israel for the moment said this is just the first step to finally seeing peace in the Middle East. And the families of the hostages couldn't wait to embrace their loved ones who they hadn't seen in two long years. In the words of one ecstatic family member - once they started hugging, they didn't want to let go. Plus, she's not surprised - that's the word from Mark Sanchez's ex. The mother of his eight-year-old son is weighing in on all the drama surrounding the former football star turned Fox Sports analyst. He was released from the hospital over the weekend and sent right to jail for booking, after being accused of attacking a 69-year-old truck driver.  Mark Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to felony battery. And talk about luck! He was at a Buffalo Bills game when his heart stopped. His daughter who was with him started screaming for help, and what do you know, a nurse just happened to be nearby in a crowd of more than 60,000 fans. Now, he's returning to the stadium with the woman who saved his life.     To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back behind bars. There was outrage after a 6-year-old boy was brutally stabbed to death during a home invasion... And the killer was set free after serving less than half his sentence. Now he's back in custody just over a week after his release.  And it's one of the most popular Halloween decorations this year. A 13-foot skeleton towering over homes creating a spooky atmosphere. And they aren't cheap...costing hundreds of dollars. But the skeletons are now being targeted by thieves. Plus, President Trump was leaving The White House today for a medical checkup. It's routine for the president to have a yearly physical...but Trump just had one six months ago. So many are wondering, what's going on?  And model accused! Police say a woman targeted elderly men on dating apps and then burglarized their homes. Now they've put out a public call for other alleged victims to come forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A little boy started choking on a piece of candy while jumping on a trampoline. Luckily, his big sister knew exactly what to do, staying calmer than most adults would and gave him Heimlich maneuver.  Les Trent spoke with the family  And a fire department was inundated with 911 calls from passersby who thought this home was on fire, but it wasn't! As Ann Mercogliano reports, it's just an elaborate Halloween display. Plus, with Halloween three weeks away there's already something terrorizing America. It's the number one show on Netflix, that's so scary...viewers are freaking out. And a three-year-old boy and his family just moved into a new home, and while playing he found something in the front yard. As Les Trent reports they got quite a shock when they realized it was a live grenade!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She's not dying! That's the message today straight from Dolly Parton herself after people spiraled...thinking the iconic country star was gravely ill. The drama started after Dolly's sister asked everyone to pray for her... leading to Dolly releasing her proof of life video. And it was one of the most devastating of the LA fires. The Palisades neighborhood burned to the ground killing 12 people and destroying seven thousand buildings. Now nine months later, police have made an arrest...and the suspect -- an Uber driver who authorities say may have been inspired by a music video. Plus, he loves his country. That's what country star Zach Bryan is saying today after his new song angered MAGA for criticizing ICE raids. Now, after Homeland Security Secretary Kristie Noem called him out...Bryan is clarifying his message.  And it's war! Day three in the court battle between Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star, Denise Richards and her ex-husband - as they both take the stand. She wants a permanent restraining order...claiming he abused her. But he says it's not true and vows to clear his name. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Late night showgirl! Taylor Swift showed lots of leg on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon". Along with promoting her new album... Taylor also addressed those reports that she turned down performing at the Super Bowl.   And it looks like Robin Williams... It sounds like Robin Williams... But it's not - it's video digitally created with A.I. technology… now 11 years after the comedian took his own life while battling dementia, fake Robin Williams videos are going viral... And his daughter is saying please make them stop.   Plus, good Samaritans to the rescue. A group of strangers jumped in to help after a medical chopper crashed on a highway in Sacramento. When the fire chief was overwhelmed... Nearby motorists answered his call for help. So, you think you can dance... The Taylor Swift challenge?! The first music video for the life of a show girl includes a fun little dance. Now Swifties coast to coast are learning the moves    ok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defiant Bad Bunny! The singer and actor hosted the season premiere of Saturday Night Live over the weekend and addressed the Maga backlash against him performing the halftime show at the upcoming Superbowl. He even joked everyone has four months to learn Spanish. But the Trump White House isn't amused. And he's trying to kill me. For the first time we are hearing from the 69-year-old truck driver who says he was violently attacked by former quarterback turned Fox sports analyst Mark Sanchez. The bizarre incident happened while Sanchez was in Indianapolis to cover a game. Sanchez is now charged with a felony. Plus, Taylor Swift box office bonanza! To promote her new album, Taylor released an 89 minute movie...The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl. And it's number one at the box office...  Even beating The Rock's new movie. But Swifties aren't just sitting in their seats - they're taking over theaters dancing up a storm. And was it arson? That's what many are asking today after a judge's beach front mansion went up in flames. The circuit court judge had been getting death threats for weeks after ruling against President Trump regarding voter privacy laws. Now fire officials haven't ruled out foul play when it comes to the blaze. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Run down and killed. Two teen girls were riding on an e-bike when cops say a 17-year-old in a jeep mowed them down. And now we're learning... One of the girls had complained repeatedly that the driver was stalking her. And it's Kai Trump versus the Swifties. The president's granddaughter feeling the backlash after unveiling her new logo. The issue -- Taylor's fans say it's a rip-off of Swift's fiancé... Travis Kelce's ‘Tru Kolors' brand. Plus, two Delta jets colliding on the tarmac at New York's LaGuardia airport. There were 93 people on those two planes. One flight attendant was injured in the crash. And he didn't suffer. That is what Malcolm Jamal Warner's mother is clinging to today after unexpectedly losing her son. Warner... Famous for his role as Theo on ‘The Cosby Show'... Was on a family vacation in Costa Rica when he drowned in the ocean. His mother now opening up about the moment she learned he'd died. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift mania sweeps America. There's a lot of big news happening today but Swifties have only one thing on their minds. The release of ‘The Life Of A Showgirl'! Today fans are dressing up in glittery outfits and feather boas as they pick apart all 12 new songs looking for clues. And Diddy sentencing day. Family of embattled music mogul Sean Diddy Combs head into court to find out exactly how long he'll be behind bars. At one-point Combs got emotional as a video, produced by his defense team, was played showing him as a devoted family man. Plus, chaos and confusion! When an oil refinery went up in flames in Southern California... People started running for their lives - falsely thinking it was either a terror attack or a natural disaster. Witnesses say it felt like an earthquake. And the ring is off. That's Keith Urban returning to the stage for the first time since Nicole Kidman filed for divorce. And while his ring finger was bare... He did pay tribute to his ex. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natalie Jensen, a pediatric occupational therapist, brings both skill and heart to her work, inspired by her brother Luke, who has autism. Beyond her role at Virtua, Natalie is a leader with Luke's Place, a nonprofit in Audubon that provides community-based experiences for neurodiverse and special needs adults. Founded in 2017, the program currently supports 35 participants through outings, advocacy, and connection. Whether at Virtua or in the community, Natalie's dedication to helping others thrive is at the center of all she does.

Call it a late-night switcheroo! For the first time ever, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel appeared on each other's shows... On the same night... At the same time! And he's a popular star from the fast and furious franchise... But today there's a warrant out for his arrest... And it has nothing to do with speeding. Cops are looking for Tyrese Gibson because his dogs killed his neighbor's pet. Gibson expressed remorse over what happened and his lawyer says he is cooperating with authorities to resolve the matter. Plus, an instant noodles warning. It all stems from a social media challenge inspired by the number one movie on Netflix. It shows animated characters slurping up ramen noodles as fast as they can. Well, that's fine in a cartoon... But in reality... It's leading to serious burns.  And there continues to be shock over the news Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce. Today, many are wondering if Keith Urban is sending out a hidden message. At a recent concert he sang a song he wrote for Nicole... But changed the lyrics to mention a young, up and coming musician in his band.    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, country star Keith Urban.  We've obtained the paper work and it reveals that while news of the split is new...behind the scenes the power couple was apparently having problems for weeks. And not again. An adult grabbing a souvenir intended for a young sports fan. The 10-year-old boy was celebrating his birthday when quarterback Patrick Mahomes' appeared to be handing him his trademark headband...but before he could grab it... A grown woman snagged it first. Plus, President Trump greeted a room filled with more than 800 of the country's top military brass today. While some expected rowdy chants of USA...there was total silence. Turns out they were just following protocol. And Tom Cillo is starting his college football career at the age of 58! Tom's a defensive lineman with the Lycoming College Warriors, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He never went to college and always dreamed of playing football - now he's proving it's never too late to chase your dreams! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We're learning more today about the Marine veteran who cops say opened fire on a crowded dockside restaurant this weekend... Killing three. He him escorted country star Kellie Pickler to the CMT awards. He was a purple heart recipient who authorities say was suffering from PTSD. And Super Bowl controversy. Global superstar Bad Bunny will be headlining the Super Bowl half time show. His fans are overjoyed saying they can't wait to dance with the Grammy winning Latin performer, but many supporters of President Trump say Bad Bunny is a bad choice because of his political views. Plus call her Mrs. Selena Blanco. Selena Gomez pulled off her top-secret wedding to music producer Benny Blanco this weekend. The newlyweds were able to successfully keep the paparazzi at bay, and now they are sharing photos from their special day - showing the dresses. The happy couple, and some very special guests…including Taylor Swift. And unacceptable abuse! That's what golfer star Rory McIlroy is saying about how his wife was treated at the Ryder Cup... One obnoxious spectator even threw a beer at her... On this day, the gentleman's sport was anything but. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the former FBI director vs the former beauty queen. President Trump has handpicked a new federal prosecutor to take down his longtime foe... James Comey. Comey has been indicted accused of lying to congress. And the woman laying out the case against him was once a runner up in the Miss Colorado USA pageant.  And she said what?! A dentist has a lot of explaining to do today after video surfaced of her saying if she knows a patient is not a Trump supporter... She gives them less anesthesia, so they feel more pain. As you can imagine... Although she says she was joking it's lead to quite the uproar. Plus, is she about to be Mrs. Selena Blanco?! There's lots of buzz that Selena Gomez is trying to quietly tie the knot this weekend with her music producer fiancé Benny Blanco. Word is...they are going to extraordinary lengths when it comes to security. And he forgives him. Home Improvement star Tim Allen says he has finally forgiven the man who killed his father in a DUI crash. Allen was only 11 when he lost his dad and says that had a major impact on his life. It was hearing Erika Kirk forgive the assassin who killed her husband that finally brought Allen closure.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to one of our favorite segments on The Charisma Quotient: Where are They Now? In Episode 412 of The Charisma Quotient, “ICYMI: A Real Golden Bachelorette Finds Love: Where Are They Now with Leslie,” Kimmy sits down with former client Leslie, a widow who embarked on a journey to find love in her second act. Leslie's incredible transformation and her ultimate love story will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful. Leslie joined Kimmy's coed dating retreat program after attending Kimmy's workshop about flirting and sexy confidence.  She was a relationship person with little dating experience and was finding herself feeling lost and not knowing how to put herself out there.  The thought of flirting horrified her and she realized that she was closed off, guarded and in her head a lot.  She also didn't realize that she was hiding in her clothes and didn't like bringing attention to herself.  YOU'LL HEAR: The key mindset shift that helped her go from outcome-focused and burnt out to open and present in her dating life. The importance of vulnerability, self-care, and expressing your needs in attracting meaningful connections. How Kimmy's style makeover and group retreat experience empowered Leslie to feel seen, sexy, and confident. Lessons on flirting, body language, and stepping into your femininity without feeling like you're “trying too hard.” The turning point moment when Leslie stopped judging and allowed herself to date with curiosity—even giving men a chance she'd usually overlook.   Through undergoing a style makeover, learning dating and flirting skills, Leslie became more open and vulnerable, leading her to start dating men she wouldn't have considered before.  Eventually, she met someone who brought happiness into her life and is in a beautiful relationship today! Exciting announcement to join Kimmy in launching her livestream podcast Dating Real Talk premiering Sept 26 at 5:30pmPST/8:30pmEST.  Go to YouTube Channel @kimmyseltzer or www.datingrealtalk.com to join live! If you're ready to be the next Golden Bachelor success story, book a free call with Kimmy here: https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/breakthrough-session/ Watch Kimmy's dating retreat and later dater success stories featured in Inside Edition https://www.insideedition.com/media/videos/these-women-prove-its-never-too-late-to-find-love-91871   Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat: https://www.kimmyseltzer.com/breakthrough-session/ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers Take her Flirt Quiz to see what kind of flirt you are www.flirtover40.com

Ticking time bombs. A 12-year-old boy was killed when a grenade left over from World War two exploded in his bedroom. And it's not an isolated case. There are countless grenades sitting around that could go off with one wrong move. And parents outraged! A competition winning high school dance team was practicing outside... When, as a punishment, their coach allegedly made a number of the girls crawl on a running track that was scorching hot. They ended up with painful blisters. Plus, he's still at it! Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves for his second show since his suspension was lifted. And if you thought Jimmy was going to be kinder and gentler when it comes to President Trump... Think again. And how vulnerable are we? The ICE detention center gunman...  Took his shots from a nearby roof. This in the wake of an assassin shooting and killing Charlie Kirk from a roof approximately 142 yards away. Many are asking -- how secure are our rooftops? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 She is a versatile American actress, author, comedienne, and television personality with a diverse range of credits to her name. Born and raised in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, April discovered her passion for entertainment at an early age. She honed her skills in acting and comedy over the years, eventually making a name for herself in the competitive worlds of New York City and Las Vegas.In New York City, April made a mark on the cabaret and comedy club scenes, performing at renowned venues such as Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, and The Metropolitan Room. Her talents also extended to off-Broadway productions, including the long-running dinner theater show "Murdered by The Mob."April's television career is equally impressive, with appearances on popular shows like "Entertainment Tonight," "Inside Edition," and "The Wendy Williams Show." She has also showcased her comedic talents on programs such as "Judge Jerry," "Videos After Dark," and "What Would You Do?" Her appearance on Season 1, Episode 4, of TLC's "My Strange Addiction" (streaming on Amazon, Hulu, Max, etc.) has made April a cult fan favorite worldwide.In Las Vegas, April has become a fixture in the entertainment scene, performing at prestigious venues like Notoriety Theater and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Her nine-month stint as a special guest star in the classic Vegas showgirl revue "BurlesQ" at Alexis Park Resort further solidified her status as a sought-after performer in the city. She hosts "April in Vegas," a streaming TV chat show produced on location at The English Hotel in the Las Vegas Arts District. Las Vegas Review-Journal entertainment columnist John Katsilometes has dubbed her the "ventriloquial vixen."She is the author of “Do not Read My Lips! America's Foremost Female Ventriloquist Reveals the Secrets of How to be a Successful Vent."http://www.aprilbrucker.tv/http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears as he made his big return. It was exactly one week ago that his show was suspended after he made controversial comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. And last night Kimmel got a chance to tell his side of what happened. And Charlie Kirk's memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona was attended by over 90-thousand people. Now we're learning... In that massive crowd was a popular baseball player who actually skipped a game to say a final goodbye to Kirk. Despite it causing a bit of an uproar... He says he has no regrets.  Plus, it's being called escalator-gate. We told you how President Trump and first lady Melania had to walk up the escalator at the United Nations after it just stopped working. The incident sparking major questions -- did someone deliberately cut off the power just to embarrass the president?  And it's the return of Hamburger Helper. If you're of a certain age, you'll probably remember mom taking some ground beef and mixing it up with hamburger helper. It was a staple back in the 70's. Now as families are watching their wallets... Sales are surging for this cost-effective comfort food.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight's the night! Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV...aweek after his show was suspended. There's lots of anticipation. His comeback...even being called a massive TV moment. And the president was joined by the first lady today as he made his big address at the United Nations. But they had a bit of trouble on the way in. They were taking an escalator when it stopped working... Leaving the first couple no other choice but to walk the rest of the way up. Plus, should they take it or avoid it? Pregnant women across the country facing a real dilemma after yesterday's announcement from the Trump administration... That Tylenol can lead to autism. The maker of Tylenol say it is safe. And a bittersweet reunion. The cast of Dawson's Creek took the stage last night... 22 years after the show went off the air. But there was someone who couldn't be there in person - Dawson himself...actor James Van Der Beek who is battling cancer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Jennifer Wright-Wey, nursing supervisor at Virtua Willingboro, being a part of Virtua is like coming home. Her family's connection to our organization spans four-generations—from her grandmother, a switchboard operator, to her son, who serves in the security department. Jennifer also shares how Virtua's tuition reimbursement program helped build her own career. Now, she's proud to pay it forward by encouraging her team to grow, pursue opportunities, and build their own futures at Virtua.

Less than a week after Jimmy Kimmel was pulled from the air - with his show suspended indefinitely. Today ABC announced Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be returning tomorrow night.  Will Kimmel have to tone down his monologues? Steven Fabian has the very latest. And she forgives him. That's the message from an emotional Erika Kirk regarding the man accused of assassinating her husband, Charlie. She made the comment yesterday at a jam-packed memorial with Super Bowl-like security. Plus, where's Taylor Swift?! A styling Travis Kelce arrived at New Jersey's Met Life Stadium where his Kansas City Chiefs went on to beat the New York Giants... Their first win of the season. But Travis couldn't celebrate with his fiancée because she wasn't there. And student imposter! Cops say a 24-year-old pretended to be 16... And even enrolled in high school. He reportedly even dated a fellow student. Now he's under arrest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Kimmel lawyering up. After his show was suspended indefinitely... Kimmel spotted in his sports car on his way to the office of a high-powered attorney. And Kimmel's fellow late-night hosts are rallying around him. As well as speaking out to say he's a close friend...they also say they're worried about what all this means for free speech in America. Plus, the search is over. For three months there's been a massive manhunt for the father accused of killing his three daughters. It was a challenge because the army veteran was trained in wilderness survival. But investigators think they've found his body. And a grandma was clearing debris on her ranch for her grandson's wedding when she had an accident... Breaking her hip. With no one nearby... And no cell service...she had no other option but to crawl back to her house for help. And she crawled for 14 hours. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shell-shocked. That's the reaction from Jimmy Kimmel and his staff after they got the news their show was suspended indefinitely. The news coming just three days after the late-night host made some controversial comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. And princess Kate and First Lady Melania Trump made their very first public appearance together…without their husbands. Plus, dinner time crash! A family was eating with their baby when out of nowhere a car came crashing into their house. And get this, the driver has reportedly faced a total of seven DUI offenses. And no delivery room? No problem! When a mom-to-be didn't get inside the hospital fast enough - the staff...and we mean a lot of staff, came to her aid in the parking lot.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pomp and pageantry. No one does a state visit like Britain's royal family. And today they pulled out the stops to welcome President Trump and First Lady Melania... Who wore a wide brimmed hat that almost ended up gone with the wind. And he was eating too fast! A man chokes while eating...thankfully his wife was nearby to give him the Heimlich. A scary situation - especially because the wife is six months pregnant - so she couldn't wrap her arms fully around him! Plus, it's one of Robert Redford's biggest heartbreaks. Passing away before seeing justice in the murder of his daughter's fiancé. 40 years later, the suspect is still on the most wanted list. With Redford's death, the case is back in the spotlight. And Powerball grandma! She just won a 150-thousand-dollar jackpot! And while most would be thinking about what luxury items to buy...she's giving ever single penny away.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his stunning looks and on-screen magnetism Robert Redford was one of the last links to the golden age of Hollywood. News of his death today... Bringing back memories of ‘The Way We Were'. In his final days... The 89-year-old shunned the spotlight, instead choosing to stay on his ranch in Utah. And he's back! Luigi Mangione - charged with assassinating a healthcare CEO was in a New York court today. And once again, the parade of young women... Who for some reason idolize the accused killer... Was back in force. Plus, we've previously reported that Luigi Mangione may have inspired Charlie Kirk's accused assassin. Today the suspect in Kirk's murder making his first appearance in court, as authorities say they are going for the death penalty. It comes as other outspoken conservatives are thinking how to move forward. For Megyn Kelly -- there's no question but to keep going. And in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting... Security concerns for President Trump as he and the first lady head to London today. It's historic because Trump is the first U.S. president to attend two state visits with a British monarch. But keeping him safe is quite the operation.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Luigi Mangione connection?  Social media messages have just surfaced between Charlie Kirk's accused assassin and his friends... And he appeared to be fixated on the young man jailed for shooting a healthcare CEO. And a standing O for Stephen Colbert! The Late Show host scoring big at the Emmy Awards. His late-night show winning best outstanding talk show for the very first time. Plus, where's Taylor Swift?! Swifties were closely watching the first home game of the season for the Kansas City Chiefs ... Hoping for a glimpse of their idol. But Taylor clearly wasn't in the mood to be photographed! And new battle cry. Charlie Kirk's widow says she is on a mission... Calling on his supporters to carry on his message. This as Erika Kirk shared video of her final moments with her husband's body.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turned in by his own father. It took 33 hours after Charlie Kirk was shot to have a suspect in custody. President Trump was the first to announce the manhunt was over during a live TV interview.  And what was his motive? Tyler Robinson's family told authorities he had recently become more political and before the shooting... the 22-year-old accused assassin went on a rant...about Charlie Kirk. Plus, the assassination of Charlie Kirk has many calling for both sides to tone down the political rhetoric in this country. Many worry feelings are so strong... a civil war is brewing. In fact, internet searches for "Civil War" on social media are skyrocketing.  And real-life Tarzan uproar! A guy's 15 million followers love to see him wrangling all sorts of dangerous animals. Now he's causing controversy for capturing two wild crocodiles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer. The shooter took just one shot and today authorities released this image of a person of interest. They believe the shooter is college age... And threw the murder weapon away in the woods when he made his getaway. And he never ran for office, but Charlie kirk was quite a political force. Many believe he played a big role in getting President Trump back in The White House. Now his assassination has the nation on edge.  Plus, actress Denise Richards is back in the spotlight after reuniting on the red carpet with her ex-husband Charlie Sheen - as he releases a tell all book and documentary. But behind the scenes... She's going through another divorce. She shared a photo of herself with a black eye...saying it was domestic abuse. Now in an Inside Edition exclusive... Her estranged husband... Says, to him, it looks like makeup. And the shooting of Charlie Kirk reminds us of the importance of putting political differences aside. We saw unity today as the nation remembered those lost 24 years ago on 9/11 with a moving tribute at Ground Zero.    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest is journalist, author, gossip columnist Flo Anthony. "Florence "Flo" Anthony is a gossip columnist, syndicated radio host, TV contributor and author. She is an African-American reporter who writes for the gossip page of the Philadelphia Sun. [1] Anthony, a graduate of Howard University, resides in the East Harlem section of New York City.[2]'After working as a publicist for sports legends like Muhammad Ali, Butch Lewis, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Mike McCallum and Matthew Saad Muhammad; Anthony wrote in the mid-1980s entertainment news.[citation needed]She became the first African-American reporter to work on the gossip column of the New York Post,[citation needed] as well as the first African-American to pen a column in The National Examiner.[citation needed] An expert on everyone from Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson to Whitney Houston and Donald Trump, Anthony was a contributor on news magazine shows like Inside Edition, The Insider and Entertainment Tonight.[citation needed]In the 1990s, Anthony became a gossip girl on The Ricki Lake Show, The Rolonda Watts Show, The Joan Rivers Show, The Geraldo Show, The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, The Tempestt Bledsoe Show, The Gordon Elliott Show, Forgive or Forget, The Leeza Gibbons Show, The Danny Bonaduce Show, The Bertice Berry Show, The Mark Walberg Show, The Vicki Lawrence Show, and The Maury Povich Show. She was also a guest on Court TV, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, CNN and HLN; and The Dini Petty Show and The Camilla Scott Show"... WIKEPIDIAProduced, directed, edited and hosted by Stephen E Davis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two influencers were super excited when they boarded a plane on their way to the South of France. One big problem! They ended up getting on the wrong plane... Instead of going to Europe... They found themselves in Africa. And she thought she was being wooed online by a retired U.S army general... Then he started asking for money. 60 thousand dollars later...cops say she was the victim of a team of romance scammers. She gave one of the accused sweetheart swindlers quite an earful as he was taken away by cops. Plus, a young girl came to America to escape war-torn Ukraine... Then, ended up being stabbed to death in a random attack on a train. Today, the fact the suspect had at least 14 prior arrests is getting attention... even from The White House. And it's a sketch The White House says was not drawn by President Trump. It was allegedly included inside a special book made for convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday. The drawing is of a nude woman's body with a long note and a signature at the bottom. The leather-bound book is 238 pages long. So now many are wondering... what other secrets does it hold? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conservative firebrand and close ally of President Trump Charlie Kirk was shot and killed by a sniper while speaking at a college in Utah. The 31-year-old was traveling the country, inviting people with differing views to ask him questions. It was during one of those events today...he was shot in the neck. And heckled at dinner. President Trump and members of his cabinet were hoping for a quiet night out at a Washington restaurant when protestors interrupted... shouting at him. Today... a lot of people wondering... how did those protestors get inside that restaurant with all the secret service agents around. Plus, how creepy is this? We're now learning Bryan Kohberger took these selfies after he slaughtered four University of Idaho students. You see him... giving a salute with cuts on his hand... grinning for the camera. And is there an end to the royal rift? Prince Harry and his father King Charles put their differences aside today for a meeting that's making mouths drop around the world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 with Donny Football: Jordan Schultz of FOX is reporting DeShon Elliott suffered an MCL sprain and is expected to miss the next two games. Schultz reported Elliott's goal is to be back for Week 4. Steven Fabian of Inside Edition joined the show. Steven was at the U.S. Open on Sunday and wants to take a year off from the Steelers! Steven interviewed the man who fell off the Clemente Wall and aired on Inside Edition on Monday.

Steven Fabian of Inside Edition joined the show. Steven was at the U.S. Open on Sunday and wants to take a year off from the Steelers! He's tired of Mike Tomlin. He's never seen a Pirates pitcher like Paul Skenes. Steven interviewed the man who fell off the Clemente Wall and aired on Inside Edition Monday.

Cheers and jeers. President Trump getting mixed reactions... returning to the U-S open for the first time in ten years. And he shouldn't be too surprised... Considering the fact he was surrounded by people who really don't like him. And dry those tears! He's the college football player we all felt for after he burst into tears... Missing his family back home in Australia. Now they're here... All the way from down under to see him play in his very first home game. And only Inside Edition was there. Plus, as former two and half men star Charlie Sheen opens up in a new documentary about his epic meltdown that torpedoed his career... The woman who almost married him tells us what life was like with the star.  And it was a shocking moment. A baseball fan plummets 21 feet from the stands. It was so frightening players stopped to pray he would survive. Well, he did... And in an Inside Edition exclusive he's telling us what happened. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big drama at the NFL season opener. It's being called spit-gate. A Philadelphia Eagles star spitting on the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Today both players have very different accounts about what went down. She was dubbed a real-life monster in law. Now a jury finding her guilty of hiring a gunman to kill her son in law. Her reaction to the verdict was so loud... The judge told her she'd be removed if she couldn't control herself. Covid confusion! With fall around the corner... It's that time of year to get your flu and covid boosters. But with the big shake-up at the CDC involving vaccine mandates, there's a lot of misinformation out there about what shots are available and who can get them.  Charlie Sheen and his ex-wife Denise Richards reunited on the red carpet almost two decades after their messy divorce made headlines. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wedding crashing thief! And talk about brazen... For more than an hour... A random guy blended in with the other guests - even grabbing a drink at the bar. Then, cops say he grabbed the gifts and took off. And notorious accused killer Luigi Mangione... A fashion model?!? When a fast fashion site popular with Gen-Z posted an ad with Mangione smiling in a short-sleeved shirt... Jaws dropped. Plus, Cardi B's big win! The rapper is still celebrating today after being cleared in the civil assault case involving a security guard who says Cardi B scratched her in the face with her famous long nails. Now Cardi B is being praised for giving a master class in how to win over a jury. And growing calls pushing for the release of the notorious Epstein files. Today more than 100 survivors of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein gathered on Capitol Hill to pressure lawmakers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Gerald Collins, podiatrist, has been a cornerstone of Virtua for 16 years, helping grow his practice from a single specialist to a team of 13. While his surgical work in foot and ankle reconstruction is his main passion, his greatest satisfaction comes from seeing his patients thrive during their post-operative visits. Outside the hospital, Dr. Collins balances a busy family life coaching his kids' sports teams and plays guitar and sings in a 20-year-old Irish band. Whether in the operating room or on stage, Dr. Collins' commitment to his craft—and his community—shines through.

Wedding crashing thief! And talk about brazen... For more than an hour... A random guy blended in with the other guests - even grabbing a drink at the bar. Then, cops say he grabbed the gifts and took off. And notorious accused killer Luigi Mangione... A fashion model?!? When a fast fashion site popular with Gen-Z posted an ad with Mangione smiling in a short-sleeved shirt... Jaws dropped. Plus, Cardi B's big win! The rapper is still celebrating today after being cleared in the civil assault case involving a security guard who says Cardi B scratched her in the face with her famous long nails. Now Cardi B is being praised for giving a master class in how to win over a jury. And growing calls pushing for the release of the notorious Epstein files. Today more than 100 survivors of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein gathered on Capitol Hill to pressure lawmakers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you can't seem to find any good people to date? Your app dates are blah and it feels like you just aren't meeting the right people IRL. We're talking to Cassidy Davis, the creator of Chaotic Singles Party, of how she went from tragically single (her words!) to meeting her finance by taking matters into her own hands by inviting 65 guys off Tinder for a house party – and then making these into recurring events. We're discussing how we can all live by the 'if you make it, they will come' mentality (even if you don't want to do something exactly like this), ways to actually connect at in-person events, and why it's a good thing to be a little chaotic in your love life. Learn more about Cassidy and Chaotic Singles party follow @chaoticsinglesparty and visit https://chaoticsinglesparty.com/Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/ A big thank you to our sponsor Saily by NordVPN: "

It's the start of the school year across the country. But as well as being excited, many students are jittery, and after a number of scares, including last week's shooting at a Catholic school. So we've  got tips on how to stay safe. And they were having a bachelorette party on a boat. As they headed out to sea, they joked about it being the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws, and what do you know – a giant shark showed up! And as they say in the movie, “we're gonna need a bigger boat!”  Plus, just last week a 76-year-old woman was killed in Florida when another woman driving a golf cart accidentally ran over her. Labor Day marks summer winding down, but there's still worry about mosquitos with September being the peak month for reports of West Nile cases. If you do get bit...we've got your dos and don'ts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A man faces a judge in a case of ding dong ditch gone horribly wrong. For the first time, we're seeing the 11-year-old who was fatally shot after ringing a doorbell and trying to run away. Now, the man cops say pulled the trigger, is charged with murder. And a baby born at Burning Man! Yes, the music festival ended yesterday after lots of drama, including an apocalyptic dust storm and floods. Now comes this, a woman who claims she didn't know she was pregnant has a baby girl. Plus, the West Point cadet being hailed a hero after dragging a man from a burning car to safety. Turns out, he had quite the action packed Labor Day weekend. He'd just played in his first football game as a West Point cadet, then he jumped into hero mode.  And testimony has wrapped at the trial of Cardi B vs. the security guard who says the rapper scratched her across the face. Cardi B denies the guard's claims. Today, there was drama outside the court as Cardi B became angry at a question by a reporter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All eyes were on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce as they made their first public appearance after getting engaged.  It happened at Arrowhead Stadium, the same place their love story first captured the world's attention. And it's expected to be the busiest Labor Day weekend ever, but if you are traveling with your family, there's a new easy breezy way to get through those long TSA lines. Plus, America was obsessed with the Karen Read trial. Now that she's been acquitted of murdering her cop boyfriend, a movie is in the works starring Elizabeth Banks. But Read's not happy about it. And he was called the nicest judge in America for the compassion he showed defendants...now comes a final farewell.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panic in the church. New video shows students running for their lives as shots rang out at their catholic school. It comes as we are hearing harrowing stories from the children... far too young to be facing this kind of crisis. And clash on the court! After a big match at the US open... Two players go for the customary handshake... But instead get into a heated exchange. Plus, the teacher under fire all because of Taylor Swift getting engaged. Video of him appearing to cancel his class because of the news went viral... But the reaction was, well, swift. Some parents saying he should be fired. Now he says the video is not what it seems. And the assistant attorney general who went viral after getting arrested on a girl's night out... In court... And not for work. Instead... A sobering moment... Facing a judge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As student sat in their pews praying... a man... armed with a rifle and a shotgun... opened fire during back-to-school mass... killing at least two children... injuring 17 others. The shooter has now been identified... and he has a close connection to the school. And Swifties are still celebrating! Taylor and Travis' engagement... no surprise going viral. Now her die-hard fans... doing what they do... picking apart those official engagement photos looking for clues and there are secrets to be learned if you look closely. Plus, Cardi B takes the stand in her own defense. The rapper in court... fighting accusations from a female security guard who says Cardi B scratched her with her famously long nails. But Cardi B told the court... the guard was the aggressor. And Cracker Barrel fans are celebrating! After a very loud public outcry... the restaurant has done an about face and is now going back to their original logo. The news coming just hours after President Trump suggested they do just that. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swifties are still fanning themselves over today's bombshell news that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged! Yes, it really happened! In a joint social media post the couple let the world know Travis popped the question after two years of dating... and what a sparkler he put on her finger. And a monster dust storm swept across Phoenix. It went from day to night in just seconds - blinding drivers, grounding flights...causing all sorts of chaos. Plus, inside Bruce Willis' three year battle with dementia... straight from his wife. In a new interview with ABC News Diane Sawyer, she reveals how she's communicating with her husband now that he's stopped talking. And Cardi B is famous for showing off her long nails... Now they are exhibit A in court. A female security guard is suing the rapper saying she scratched her face. But cardi b has a very different account of what happened.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOSSes, get ready for an electrifying conversation with a true entertainment icon. In this episode of the VO Boss Podcast, Anne Ganguzza is joined by the legendary Rolonda Watts, an Emmy-winning, talk show host, actress, and award-winning voice actor. Rolonda's career is a masterclass in professional reinvention. From her groundbreaking syndicated talk show, The Rolonda Show, to her powerful voice acting work on Professor Wiseman in Curious George and her on-screen roles in Mind Your Business and Survival of the Thickest, she embodies the art of pivoting with purpose. The hosts discuss how her journey from journalism to entertainment shaped her, why listening is the most important tool for any communicator, and the life philosophies that have guided her to become a true BOSS.   00:01 - Anne (Host) Hey, bosses, Anne Ganguzza, you know your journey in voiceover is not just about landing gigs. It's about growing both personally and professionally. At Anne Ganguzza Voice Productions, I focus on coaching and demo production that nurtures your voice and your confidence. Let's grow together. Visit Anneganguzza.com to find out more. 00:48 Visit anganguza, hey. Hey everyone, welcome to the VO Boss Podcast. I'mGanguzzayour host, Anne Ganguza, and I have something amazing for you 00:53 , bosses, today.  00:55 Today's guest is a one-woman entertainmentRolondaempire. She's done it all award-winning journalistRolonda daytime talk show host, actor, stand-up comic, best-selling author and one of the most recognizable voices in voiceover. You may have heard her as Professor Wiseman on Curious GeorgeRolonda in the Proud FamilyRolonda kung Fu Panda and now Invincible Fight Girl. She's also the annoucer and promo voice of the Sherry Show, where Sherry Shepard calls her a daytime talk show legend, which I happen to agree. Rolanda Watts is currently lighting up the screen on Bounce TV's hit comedy Mind your Business which I always get to see all the shorts on the Facebook feed, by the way where she plays Lucille, the sharp, sassy family matriarch that keeps it real with tough love and somehow I feel like that just echoes your character to a T. And she I feel like that just echoes your character to a T, and she's also appearing in the upcoming season of Netflix's Survival ofRolondathe Thickest, and was recently inducted into the prestigious Silver Circle by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences at the 2024 Emmys, recognizing her lifetime of groundbreaking work in television.  02:04 Bosses, please welcome the incomparable Rolanda Watts, thank you. Thank you, rolanda. I have to tell you, you know I'm a big fan. I mean, I've said this to you before, but, bosses, I am the biggest fan of Rolanda. I actually know Rolanda from watching her on daytime talk TV, and that was a while ago. I want to say that daytime talk shows had just kind of come into like being, and you're one of the first that I watched and I just I just you, your personality, just everything about you was just amazing. It's just magnetic, and so I am so excited to be able to interview you, a talk show host. So I was like, oh man, how am I going to prepare to talk to you? But you are just so gracious and wonderful, and so that kind of gave me a little bit of of hope that I wouldn't completely flub it up today, rolanda.  03:05 - Rolonda (Guest) I don't think you would do that, Anne.  03:08 - Anne (Host) My goodness. So for the bosses, who you know don't really know your story and how you started off, I mean, my gosh, you're a media empire, so I don't even like we could have like five days worth of interviews with you, but it all started as broadcast journalism correct interviews with you, but it all started as broadcast journalism correct?  03:28 - Rolonda (Guest) Yes, Tell us about that. Well, I grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and I, you know, I went to well, it's a long story about how I became an actor, but it all started with being 12 years old and going to Broadway with my family and seeing Guys and Doll and I was just like, oh my God, I love the stage and that's what I Anne do. So I went to Spelman and majored in theater arts and then there weren't a lot of roles when I got out of college. There just wasn't a track for folks who looked like me in the acting world, and so I fell in love with journalism, went to Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism and I was a news reporter and investigative anchor woman and producer for many years for New York WABC, WNBC Inside.  04:16 - Anne (Host) Edition, and that's impressive. And all of a sudden. Well, yeah, I was an investigative journalist. I mean you just said it like it came so easy. But I Anne imagine at the time. I mean you must have had to really work to get yourself in that space.  04:33 - Rolonda (Guest) Well, it was a crazy time because it was the 1980s. There weren't a lot of women in investigative news reporting, not in New York City, and so it was a groundbreaking time for women and and there was so much in the news, especially in New York, it was the big gang wars, the mob wars. You know, gotti hadn't even come into into play yet, so it was murder and mayhem. I was covering, wow and yeah, an inside edition. I was more murder and mayhem.  05:04 - Anne (Host) I remember that.  05:06 - Rolonda (Guest) Yeah. And then a man by the name of Roger King, who in heaven remains the number one selling as human being in television, asked me if I would like to do my very own syndicated talk show. So for four years I did the Rolanda show and then, when that was over let's loop back to the 12 year old who wore the subway token around her neck as a good luck charm. I said I'm not going to be on a porch when I'm 80 years old, going I could have, would have, should have. I am going to take my chances and go for my lifelong dream and make that 12 year old inside of me happy.  05:41 And I took off and went to Hollywood and that's where I became an actor and a writer and a producer and had my own production company and stumbled into voice acting and all of these things were part of what so many people call me the reinventionist. But I have had to reinvent my life for so many reasons and so many times. But I believe that isRolondamany different things that I've done and it's all around one thing and that's what we do as voice actors Good storytelling.  06:13 - Anne (Host) Yeah, absolutely Absolutely. And it's so interesting because before I had really come into like knowing you again, after you know, watching your talk show, and then knowing you as in voiceover yeah, the Anne and promo voice of the Sherry show, how interesting. Like you started to talk show, you're like a legend and talk show in my, in my brain. I'm like Rolanda, that's so awesome, like you. And now you kind of came full circle back to it a little bit Right, being the Anne and the promo voice.  06:46 And I was watching a clip of you the other day and Sherry was saying something. She was going on. She was gushing about you, which I get that. She was gushing about you and it was so interesting. She was giving you this credit about talking about your talk show and how wonderful you were and you turned it right. The conversation went right back to her about how wonderful she was and I was just blown away by how gracious that was and I just thought, well, no wonder. Well, no wonder you made such a great talk show host, such a great communicator, such a great actor and stand-up comedian and everything, because you just have this wonderful way of connecting with people.  07:29 - Rolonda (Guest) Well, you're awfully sweet, Anne. I'm going to receive all of that, but I thank you for that. You know it's, it's it. I, you know I was. I get blown away too, because Sherry does not hold back about what. What do the folks say? Giving me my flowers? And it's nice to receive them when you can smell them. You know, you know, know, it's really interesting because we did pave the way for sherry and and kelly and and drew and tamron all of them and I also know the hard work that those ladies are doing.  08:04 This job called talk is not easy. The politics that go on, the struggles day to day, the whole idea that the show is bigger than you as a human. It's very trying and you're out there by yourself. So I of course give her her flowers back because you can hand over the baton, but if the person can't run with it it really doesn't count. So to be able to see that continuum is a beautiful, beautiful thing.  08:29 And you know what's really funny is that Sherry's executive producer, who you see on the show all the time, John Murray. John was a college student when he first came to see my show and that's when he got the TV bug. He was bitten by the TV bug and so I would invite him back. In fact, one time I put him on the show so he could come and see how the producers worked and the behind the scenes working Skip to him becoming the executive producer of the Sherry show, and he said there's no other voice that we would have introduced, Sherry, and pass on the legacy than you. So it's really good. I mean, you got to be nice to kids, because they're coming up and they'll be your boss.  09:10 - Anne (Host) Right. Isn't that the truth?  09:12 - Rolonda (Guest) It is, it's like full circle.  09:13 - Anne (Host) You've, really you've done so much and you are.  09:15 I feel as though you've got. I feel like, look, I know how busy I am and I do a lot of stuff, but I feel like you, you're, you're doing it all. I mean you're, you're in that sitcom and I see, I'm thankful. I see the clips that you're posting on Facebook and it's so funny how the Rolanda that I know right, that I had a conversation with at VO Atlanta, I mean I feel like it is just so true to your character. Tell us a little bit about that role. I feel like you're just having the best time doing it.  09:44 - Rolonda (Guest) Oh my God, Lucille Williams, or Lucille is just one of the most wonderful characters. I mean, she's just great. And this coming weekend she's going to break off into her cougarlicious life, I know, oh wow.  10:05 She and her besties. They call themselves the silver sneakers. The nieces have convinced them that they need to give up the old guys, who just need a nurse and a purse, and go and get some of the young guys to go get some cool you know, be cougars and so we see how that works. But it's very, you know, it's fun to play her. She's sassy, she's the matriarch of the family, but at the same time we're writing storylines that give her a full bodied woman-ness. At this certain age, absolutely, absolutely.  10:42 - Anne (Host) I love that.  10:43 - Rolonda (Guest) But Mind your Business is a wonderful sitcom. It's one of those wonderful family sitcoms. It's produced by Bentley Evans, who did Jamie Foxx and Martin, so you're going to get that kind of zany funniness, but it's. But my character is lost her business almost during covid and calls on her family to come in and help save the business. And so she moves in with the family to save some money and all hell breaks loose. They need more of a referee than they do business partners. Now.  11:14 - Anne (Host) I love it. Now, if I'm correct, you're on season two, is that correct?  11:20 - Rolonda (Guest) We're on season two. That's right.  11:22 - Anne (Host) That's right Will there be more seasons. We certainly hope so. I hope so too.  11:25 - Rolonda (Guest) Listen, we're depending on you to watch and binge and love it. We're on Bounce TV or the Brown Sugar app and you Love it.  11:32 - Anne (Host) We're on Bounce TV or the Brown Sugar app and you can go look up where you can watch it. Yeah, I love that. Well, ok, so All right, we have to. Now we have to come to the voiceover aspect of things. So you actually have been doing voiceover since you came to LA, right?  11:46 - Rolonda (Guest) And well, you know what's so crazy, Anne, is that I was doing voiceover work, promos and Anne and voiceovers, and I didn't even know I was a voice actor, because I was doing all of that stuff for my show. I mean, had I known I was a voice actor at that time, I would have had a very different contract, trust me. But but it let meRolonda you know. But, just being a news reporter for so many years in New York City and on Inside Edition across the nation, people just knew my voice. And when, when I moved to LA and gave up the whole news and talk business to come out here and be an actor and a producer, nine months into the game the writers went on strike and instead of hosting an internationally syndicated talk show, I was on the picket line serving pizza to the striking writers.  12:39 And I was like what am I going to do? And I had to eat, I had to pay my rent, I mean what, what? And it was like I'm not going back to news, so what am I going to do? And I remembered that I used to call 411 back when you used to get information and the operator even knew my voice. They would go is this Rolanda. And so I said well this, I know I've got a voice, I'll go do voice acting. And I could not catch a cold because I didn't understand what the business was about. I had a voice and I had a microphone, but I had no idea what voice acting was about. I had a voice and I had a microphone, but I had no idea what voice acting was about.  13:14 So I went over to Calumson and Calumson over there in Burbank and I took a class and that thing saved my life because those that was the one of the that was the well, it was one of the longest strikes in Hollywood nine months and by that time I had created a whole new career and the voice actors weren't on strike. So I said this is a great backup for my physical acting and there are times and when my voice works more than my physical acting and now that I'm becoming a woman of a certain age those roles aren't coming in as quickly. But, honey, I can play a hot 30 year old.  13:53 - Anne (Host) Well, my voice. I love that you're using the woman of a certain age because, as a woman of a certain age, as well, what are you?  14:02 - Rolonda (Guest) going to do.  14:04 - Anne (Host) Exactly. I mean, I say use it Right, I mean absolutely. And so let's talk just for a brief moment about what. So acting and voice acting, same, different, what? What would you say are the key differences? Because you said, oh, I had to go to Kalmanson and Kalmanson, right.  14:22 - Rolonda (Guest) So there are some things, yeah, oh, absolutely.  14:25 - Anne (Host) Bosses need to know that are different and I absolutely always tell people yes, you should, you should, you know, take acting classes. But also there are some, some differences.  14:35 - Rolonda (Guest) Yeah, I find that there there's. It's just a different set of muscles, I think that's what you would say. One is just strictly your imagination and I think, well, for me, one helps the other. Well, for instance, the character I play we talked about Lucille, lucille talks like this she's got a little quiver in her voice and she just real high pitch, like that. So some of those tricks that we learn in terms of texture and pitch and pacing and all of that that we do as we imagine our characters, I do the same thing when I see the character on the page and I say how does that voice, what? What is it about her voice that's going to make her stand out. And they know that's Lucille, that's part of her, because she doesn't have cause. That character doesn't have this voice, not my voice. So I think that that that helps me find my characters In fact.  15:29 In fact I did a play and I had I did three plays at one time. Craziest thing in the world never been done Did three plays at one time, playing 10 different characters, from a nine-year-old girl to a 76-year-old grandmother, and all of those are different voices. You know, one was a journalist, one was a, you know, grandmother one, a, a little girl who grew up in mississippi. I mean, those are just such different voices and I also have bring my physical things, like when I'm thinking of a character in my voice, acting. I think what would they wear?  16:04 Shakespeare said, the clothes make the man and the woman too. Are they wearing a cape that they sold over there, you know? Are they carrying a sword? Does she have really tight bobs in her hair? I mean, does she have a mustache? So there are all kinds of things that I think. If I'm in my prop room or my wardrobe room and it's just my imagination, what can I do to help bring those things to light? Just the way, when they put the wig on and the clothes and the heels on for stage or screen, you could become that character. You do the same in your imagination, yeah.  16:37 - Anne (Host) I love that, I love that parallel.  16:40 That makes so much sense, actually, and it's interesting. So, for voice actors, who have not necessarily acted, what sort of tips would you have to for them to be better actors? Let's say, because it's funny, I do a lot of the stuff that people don't think you need to act for in terms of voiceover, like corporate narration or e-learning, and they think that you don't need to act. But in reality you're always a character, and so when I'll say to my students, envision that scene, it's just to them they're like what, why? Why do I need to do that? Why don't I just read the words? You know why?  17:20 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) I hear it. Yeah, exactly, you know why?  17:22 - Rolonda (Guest) Because we're not looking for readers, we're looking for actors, and I think that's one of the biggest mistakes that folks make who don't become a VO boss is because they don't understand what this industry is about. It's really not even about your voice. It's not about I mean, everybody has a beautiful, unique voice, because there are no two voices alike but it's the acting that's going to make you so different. It's those subliminal things under those lines. Sometimes you have a whole commercial that tells a whole life story in four lines and they, they fought over those lines. Attorneys, 50 people made all those lines. So they mean something. What is the story we're telling here? Right, and who am I in this story and who am I talking to? You know all of those questions. Where am I? Why am I even this story and who am I talking to? You know all of those questions. Where am I? Why am I even talking about this toilet paper? You know, and I'm a bear.  18:21 Why am I. Even I'm a mama bear. I mean why? You know why am I, and I'm not going to act like a bear, but I'm going to act like a mom who's concerned about her kids not wiping themselves. And that's just real stuff. So how do you tap into the authenticity? How do you make it human? Because what our job is is to connect with another human being. That's something that folks down there on Madison Avenue, the big advertisers, can't do in their suits, so they depend on us as actors, to be human, to be just plain old ourselves and human. No bravado, as we're hearing so much in our copy and in our instruction and directions as actors. Authenticity, throw it away, just give it to me. No salesy, no Anne, and I got to tell you that's the hardest thing in the world to do. Even for us seasoned actors, it's sometimes hard to shake off the the, the formality and just get real with it. You know and feel comfortable and confident with that.  19:21 - Anne (Host) Can I ask you to repeat that, can you that you said, you said what you said. It was hard, it's hard, it is hard, right. It is so hard Like I love it because you create that scene Right. It is so hard, like I love it because you create that scene Right In which those words make sense, right.  19:36 And tell a story and sometimes those words are really we don't know. We don't know that, Like I, have some people that are almost indignant that they don't have a storyboard or they don't. They don't understand the words. So therefore, if they don't, they're just kind of well, let's just say them then.  19:58 - Rolonda (Guest) Right In a melody that I think they want to hear. Rolonda, that's great, then they'll have a melody that they just heard, but they won't have the commercial.  20:03 - Anne (Host) I love it, so yes, so you said it's hard, rolanda says it's hard, it is.  20:09 - Rolonda (Guest) I go on record as saying the hardest thing I've ever had to do whether it was talk, tv or vocal or physical acting is being myself. Now in life, I have no problem beingRolondaauthentically Rolanda. What you see is Rolonda you get. But it's something that happens when we pick up that script and that microphone is in front of us and, all of a sudden, things start changing and happening. We're just not ourselves. I don't sound like myself. I don't like toRolondahear my voice. It takes, it's really acting. When you hear people who sound like how did they get that job? They don't even sound like a voice actor. It's because they are turning themselves Rolonda a virtual pretzel justRolondato sound like that, to sound so normal.  20:58 I remember when I first started doing my talk show um, the, the demand of being a, an actor I mean not an actor, but a talk show host with a talk show called rolanda was that you had to be Rolanda. You couldn't be the news reporter anymore. That was crucial to the success, and so it was very hard to even do it then, and I can remember my bosses and my partners calling going get that news reporter out of there, bring back Rolanda. And I said but I've got this crazy laugh and a raspy voice and I, you know, I'm a Southern accent and that's everything that makes my brand. I mean, it's crazy, but that's Rolanda. When you say Rolanda, that's what you hear. So whatever that is about you, whatever that quirky, crazy thing that you think is your fault, that's going to be your greatest asset. You know, when I was a little kid, they called me froggy and I always played all the guys in all my all girls school plays and I thought that was a real fault of mine. And now I can play women, men, little boys, pirates, anything in this industry of voice acting, and there's no limitation. The only limitation is your imagination. It's not about the equipment, it's not even about your voice. It's about your brilliant imagination and what you bring to that character, not even the microphone, what you bring to that character that nobody else thought about. That made that animator go. Oh, I can't wait to draw this character, um, and to make the casting director's job easy. They want you to win, they want you to get this job, so give it to them, show them your special sauce.  22:43 But I think it takes real practice, practice, practice. Like carnegie hall, they say. You just don't walk up into carnegie hall and start playing the violin. No, you got to learn how the instrument works. You got to learn how to maintain it, take care of it, how to make love to that instrument so it delivers that God given art and craft that you've put into it. You've got to do the work. And a lot of people think, well, I can just go pick this up and read. And the sad thing is, and they don't take classes and they have no idea what they're doing wrong. The worst thing that can happen is you go years and years and years building on the wrong stuff because you never took the time to learn the right stuff. You don't know what you don't know. Yeah, that's so.  23:29 - Anne (Host) I'm.  23:29 - Rolonda (Guest) I'm real big on training and classes so that you get the education and the acting experience and you understand how to break down scripts, you understand the vocabulary of this industry and how to network and and and use your resources that are right there at your fingertips.  23:46 - Anne (Host) Well, I think I think you're probably very much a VO Boss on using those resources and networking throughout your whole career. That's absolutely something that I feel that you've you've done so successfully. What would you say is probably the most important thing tip that you could give to to ensure success in this industry? Because it's a evolving industry and, yes, being the the queen of reinvention, right, you've had to reinvent yourself, and reinvent yourself not only in, you know, voiceover, but in, like all the media and how it's evolved over the years. So what would be your, your best tip to ensure success? Don't quit there. You go.  24:26 - Rolonda (Guest) I like that. The only people who don't succeed in voice acting are people who quit. I like that. You know, even the greatest ones. And you know, when we're at the VO Atlanta conference and we're with the greats I mean we're with Bob, who's Porky the pig, and we're with Joe, who's every network's Anne and when you hear these, these, these major vo stars and pros say, man, I do 50 to 100 auditions and may not nab the job a lot of us went whoa.  24:59 - Anne (Host) thank god, it's just not us, because yeah, I mean I can show you a stack in my head. I'm like oh, thank god, because, yeah, I, I just did a ton, I know, yeah, and look, listen I hear some auditions from this month okay yeah, am, I, am, I am I booking every one of them?  25:16 - Rolonda (Guest) no, but that's but. But you have to change your mindset. Every time I show up that microphone and I'm doing an audition, I'm not going up there. Well, I'm not going to get the job anyway. If you've got a bad attitude like that, it's time for you to jump into a classroom and just realign yourself, because this is a long game. And let me tell you what's going to happen when you get great you nab that job, you go and do that commercial. One hour it's gone and you're right back to auditioning again. So don't put all of your emphasis on just the job, but the but, the practice, the maintenance of it. Uh, going to conferences like the VO Atlanta conference, vo Dallas conference, sosa look up these places. That's a good place to hobnob. This is a very solo business. You're a solopreneur, you're by yourself, you, your microphone, your computer and your imagination. That's it. So get out and join memberships. Like Anne. You can come and take my class, the voice acting masterclass with Rolanda. In fact, I'm going to offer your listeners a very special deal if they're interested.  26:29 But that's another way that we build community and you learn what's the cutting edge. Right now we're dealing with AI. What does that mean? Staying on the cutting edge of things that are going to affect your career and really take it as a business. This is not just a hobby. Understand how your taxes work, understand the legalities and understand the questions to ask when you're signing a contract. Now just don't run out there all willy-nilly and not ask the right questions or your voice will be used forever and you not get paid. You know the video game people just had a strike and got some. Where are we moving forward in the business?  27:10 Be able to talk intelligently about the business. So when you're out there meeting people, they know, oh okay, this is somebody really serious. This isn't just somebody who just got a microphone on amazon and call themselves a voice actor, because there's a lot of that. But I say that um, really, just don't quit and understand that every time you show up in front of that microphone, it's another opportunity to show you a special sauce. And if the casting director doesn't get you into this particular job and that's not their decision, it's the producer's or whoever the client is. If you don't make it then, then at least they've heard you. I get a lot of times where they're. Rolonda same client will keep calling me back and I know I've impressed them in those other auditions I've done, so I know they're looking for something for me, so I just keep showing up, doing the best that I possibly can and finding ways to make it different. Because they've heard the same audition 50 million times, sometimes 500 times.  28:12 So what can you do to make it a little different and still stay within the parameters? So there's Ganguzza kinds of tricks and strategies and all kinds of things that you can do to stand Ganguzza and also how you market yourself like anything else. This is a brand Just because Rolonda have a microphone. Anything else this is a brand. Just because you have a microphone doesn't mean you have a brand. So reallyRolonda you know, that's one of the things I tell my students all the time. Once you get the breaking down the script and understand how the microphone and the vocab let's, let's talk about marketing, social marketing. How do we brand ourselves? How can you be one name like Rolanda and people immediately know what that means, and so that's really knowing your stuff and knowing your own voice too, that's so interesting because for a while, when I first started, I had different names.  29:00 - Anne (Host) I mean I, of course I started VO Peeps, I have VO Boss, and then I have Anne Ganguza brand and I'm like I really just need to wrap it all up into the Anne Ganguza brand. So finally, people say I need an Anne Ganguza, like I need a Rolanda. I need an Anne Ganguza, and so I love that that you have that brand and you build on that brand. But, rolanda, let me ask you a question, because I saw the stack of auditions. Do you I mean still, do you get, still I say still do you get an imposter syndrome?  29:31 - Rolonda (Guest) I think I'm pretty much. I'm pretty much at this time in my life. I know who I am. You know I'm not trying to. I've done enough and achieved enough and have enough confidence in myself. I think you know what I think this is. The other thing about this industry is confidence, because you can hear I can hear through a microphone. If you're not confident and you don't even believe yourself, if you see it, I'm going to see it. If you believe it, I'm going to believe it. And that's half the battle, I mean, and that's also part of the practice of this art and this craft, is learning how to still your nerves. Breathing is so much a part, warming up is so much a part of it and it's a full body job. This is an inside job because your beautiful vocal cords are right here in this body encases it. So you got to work out, you got to stretch. You know I love this. Old morgan freeman used to say that the secret to his great voice was a good, deep yawn.  30:29 Absolutely, you know because it just loosens up everything and these 41 muscles up here need to be worked out. A lot of people just jump right up, start reading, don't even warm up their mouths.  30:40 - Anne (Host) As evidenced by your. I think it was yesterday when I saw you on Facebook and you were like all right, I'm going back to the gym.  30:48 - Rolonda (Guest) I know. I messed up.  30:50 - Anne (Host) That's it. I'm going back.  30:54 - Rolonda (Guest) I'm a hot mess but.  30:56 - Anne (Host) I think that warming up I mean it helps, it absolutely does. Just a physical walk, you know, if you go to the gym, a physical warmup does absolutely help. Now, we did talk, we touched upon the confidence issue. We did talk, we touched upon the confidence issue, and one thing that I'm really excited about is that in let's see, is it in September, on the 17th, we are going to have you doing a guest directorship for the VO bosses on improv to improve your confidence and connection. So we will be talking about how bosses can remain confident or stay confident or get confident in the booth, and I love that.  31:35 You said that we can hear. We can hear that confidence and it's really interesting because even if you're telling a story and it may not be the story that ends up being on the video or the commercial right or the commercial right If we're auditioning and we're telling a story and we're convinced of it and we are confident in it, then the people listening, the casting directors, the people that will cast us, will believe it as well, and I think that's one of the telltale signs that they say, ah, shortlist, or that's what's gonna get you the gig.  32:05 - Rolonda (Guest) I think confidence and that's really believing in yourself and being able to take chances and risks. Because you know, think about it. The casting director is hearing 500 people say the same three lines. What are you going to bring to that story that's going to make a difference? I'll give you an example.  32:23 I did an at t commercial and it was about it. It was a very little short commercial and it was about a young girl who sees her mother, who has gone out for girls night at a salsa club, and she says mom, is this you on social media? And the mother goes oh, yes, honey, we were out with Raul last night and we were just dancing and then I something happened. And I said and I just to world. That was not even a line in the script, but I just had this imagination, cuz I used to go out salsa with my girlfriends in California and, honey, when Eduardo would ask us to dance, we would to world. And that just brought that into that like an aunt Lucille, and that's what got me the gig. And it was, and it was just that little button that we say, you know, because they've heard 500 times that people say the same thing yes, I went salsaing with my girlfriend, but nobody twirled but me, nobody's.  33:26 - Anne (Host) nobody else is twirling except for Rolanda. Nobody else is.  33:29 - Rolonda (Guest) honey, that's how much fun I had, which lets you know what that video must have looked like, that the girl saw.  33:36 Absolutely, absolutely, and listen and the fact that these old ladies were even on social media, lets, you know, those boys were young. They taught him how to tick and tock and twirl, you know. So I'm having a whole imaginative thing about going out with my girlfriends and then my girlfriend, my daughter, catching me. Oh please, child, we had a good time. You know, we don't care about what people think at this age. So bringing all of those things, even my own wisdom at this age, like I don't care, honey, I'm twirling with Eduardo because the guys my age don't twirl, so I'm bringing all of that fun into it, you know.  34:11 Another example was when I did judge Joe Brown. You know I was the Anne for that show and when I was doing the audition we had to, you know, was a promo, so I would have to read the line and then listen to the sound bite and then read the line in between. And listen to the sound bite, read, read the line. And I was so big. Judge Joe was such a crazy, freaking judge show. I would say, coming up today on Judge Joe, I'm going to slit your tire and I'm going to beat Shaniqua Mary can't stand, john and then I'm going to cut your other tire and then I would be.  34:46 And then one time I just went, whoa, the next Judge, joe. Honey, they fell on the floor. I was so busy listening that I was reacting like an at home person and I was like, ooh, on the next Joe. I was so irreverent that they created a little animation called lady justice and it was a little bug and I made up this whole story that lady justice was in love with joe just like the daytime audience was gone. Joe, tell them, joe, that's judge, joe, you know because I know the daytime audience. Yeah, so that's the other question we asked who are you talking to?  35:30 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) absolutely, this wasn't the inside edition audience. This. Don't be afraid to take that risk.  35:53 - Rolonda (Guest) You can do a straight one on the next Judge. Joe and Shanique was going to go, but honey, one time let it rip and show them that you can have fun. Fun is the main key. If it's not fun, don't do it.  36:05 - Anne (Host) Yeah, I agree, I think if you can make, if you can make someone laugh, if you can, if you can, if you can bring a smile to that casting director, that person listening to you, oh my goodness. And speaking of because normally I try to make this, you know, a 30 minute podcast, but I do want to touch upon. I do want to touch upon the fact that you are a stand up comedian as well, and we had quite a conversation at VO Atlanta on that, and so I feel like that's just all embedded in your personality and I think you were always a funny person, like from maybe a young girl. But talk to us about being at stand up comedy is tough.  36:41 - Rolonda (Guest) Oh, it's really tough.  36:42 - Anne (Host) But you know something that's a rough audience.  36:45 - Rolonda (Guest) Know your audience. Who are you talking to? That's true. And you know something Lunell taught me that she said know your audience, be able to switch on a dime, whatever. But I'm going to tell you just, VO bosses, that comedy helps immensely. It helps your timing, you know. So much of comedy comes in threes. So when you're doing animation or even some fun commercials, what's that third line where the funny ABC?  37:10 - Anne (Host) read right Where's that?  37:11 - Rolonda (Guest) Where's that? Third line where the funny? Or they want an ABC. Read Right, where's that? Where's that? Where's the funny? And that also gives you the confidence and the imagination and and I tell you funny, joan Rivers told Sherri Shepherd funny girls always work, funny women, funny girls always work, funny women, funny women always work. So adding a little humor to something I think makes you stand out. But I love the craft of comedy. I'm uh got uh some comedy shows here in New York at the comedy village comedy in Harlem, and then I'm going to go out to flappers in LA this winter December for the holidays and I'm opening for Lunell and that's really exciting so yeah, I'm getting my comedy on Awesome.  37:58 - Anne (Host) Look out for me on Netflix one day. I do not doubt it. Well, rolanda, it has been such a pleasure. I wish I could talk to you for another. Well, another five episodes.  38:07 - Rolonda (Guest) Oh, wait a minute. Wait a minute Speaking of Netflix. I got to do this and we're talking about Michelle Boutot's show survival of the thickest.  38:15 - Anne (Host) I'm on that one as well on Netflix. Awesome. Oh, and before and before we actually go, talk to us a little bit about September 17th improv to improve your confidence. A little bit about what we're going to, we're going to be diving into in that class.  38:30 - Rolonda (Guest) Oh, I can't wait to that class because improv is such a great way to gain your confidence, to loosen up and to have a whole bunch of fun. The beautiful thing about improv is there are certain rules that we go by, but it's just fun and it's going to help you tap into your authenticity. One good example we improv every day in life. You talk to your lover very different than you do to your boss, and don't let your best girlfriend call you in the middle of the day, and then, when your mother calls, listen to all the different voices that we have, and that's a lot of improv too. Improv also helps you listen and much of acting is about listening and I think you will surprise yourself, and part of the improv to improve your confidence is finding your own voice and discovering things through this exercise about your own experiences and about your being able to to react on a dime and have fun and laugh about it. Then when you you get those scripts, you can improv in your head.  39:32 I always do a little role play before I start, something Like if I have to play an old grandma, then I talk like an old grandma. Okay, I spin and rush them out. Our teeth don't fit too well. You got a little pain in the rats every once in a while. So you keep building these wonderful things that help you. Listen, you may not get that job, but you know you're going to doggone. Put in the effort because you've done the work. You know you. You will be so surprised, all the places that your voice will take you. And improv too. I mean there are times you're going to meet strangers, a new boss, and going to have to improv too. I mean there are times you're going to meet strangers, a new boss and going to have to improv too.  40:13 So improv is going to be a fun exercise for us. We're going to then take scripts, break down those scripts and do some acting. I'm going to teach you about Uta Hagen's nine questions. We're going to talk a little bit, a bit about Sandy Meisner's techniques, and these are just little things that you can put in your hip pocket that will help you. When you go out into the world and you're in that booth by yourself and you look to the right and the left and there's nobody there but padded walls, what are you going to do? You're not going to freak out, because we're going to learn about warmups and what we do with all this body when we're nervous and behind a microphone, because I can hear nervousness, I can hear it. So let's uh, let's work on that rolanda, did you hear my nerves?  40:57 - Anne (Host) did you hear my nerves when I was interviewing you are so not nervous listen, you need to make it easy.  41:05 - Rolonda (Guest) You've got the ganguza method, that's it there you my own method. I want to be gangouza'd. I love it.  41:12 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) I love it oh my gosh.  41:14 - Anne (Host) Thank you so so much. It has been such a pleasure talking to you today.  41:19 - Rolonda (Guest) You know how much fun we have. We get together and start talking and the sun can come up.  41:23 - Anne (Host) So true, so true.  41:23 - Rolonda (Guest) Thank you, thank you so much.  41:25 - Anne (Host) I so true, thank you. Thank you so much. I'm so excited for you, for our class in September. Bosses, I'm going to give a great big shout out to our sponsor, ipdtl. You, too, can connect and network like bosses, like Rolanda and myself. Find out more at IPDTLcom.  41:42 - Rolonda (Guest) I just wanted to add this that if any of your listeners wanted to check out my voice acting masterclass voice acting masterclass I'm going to offer 50% off if they use the code VO Boss 50.  42:01 - Anne (Host) Oh, I love it. Vo Boss 50.  42:01 - Rolonda (Guest) I'll put that on the show notes, guys. Thank you so much, Just for your listeners. 50% off. Vo Boss listeners go to Rolandacom.  42:08 - Anne (Host) Awesome Thanks. Bye bosses. Thank you, Rolandacom. Awesome Thanks, Bye bosses. Thank you, Rolanda. Bye.  42:13 - Speaker 3 (Announcement) Join us next week for another edition of VO Boss with your host, Anne Ganguza, and take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at vobosscom and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies and new ways to rock your business like a boss. Redistribution with permission. Coast to coast connectivity via ipdtl.   

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