MARCH 2013 INTERVIEWS - PODCASTS
IZLER
iZLER is a Czech born, English raised composer and multi-instrumentalist. iZLER is currently scoring the hit ABC series Revenge, starring Madeleine Stowe, Emily Van Camp and Gabriel Mann. Mike Kelley is creator/executive producer of the show in which Phillip Noyce is a consulting producer as well as director of the pilot and second episode. For Revenge, which is very music driven, iZLER uses a live orchestra that he conducts for each episode, whilst most of the non orchestral instruments heard on the show are played by iZLER himself. iZLER has written songs for numerous films and TV shows including Shameless, ER, My Best Friend's Girl, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, This Revolution, and Thief. His song "Superblind" appears on Robbie Williams’ multi-platinum album Reality Killed the Video Star, which was produced by Trevor Horn and based on iZLER's original production and orchestral arrangement.
In 2009, iZLER was selected for the BMI conducting fellowship under the tutelage of Lucas Richman and has also studied conducting for film with Eimear Noone at UCLA.
In 2009, iZLER was selected for the BMI conducting fellowship under the tutelage of Lucas Richman and has also studied conducting for film with Eimear Noone at UCLA.
PATRIKA DARBO
Patrika Darbo has been featured in numerous stage, film and television credits.
Darbo appeared as Penny Baker on Step by Step (1991–1992). In 1994, she starred as Roseanne Barr in an NBC television movie, Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes. She also starred as Miss Spencer in the 1998 made-for-tv-film Ruby Bridges. From 1998 to 2005, Darbo played Nancy Wesley on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in 2000.
Darbo was a guest star in two Seinfeld episodes; The Revenge in 1991 and The Sniffing Accountant in 1993. Later, in 2010, she also guest starred in Showtime's Dexter as a landlady.
In 2012, Darbo played Grams in Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.
Darbo has recently reprised her role as Nancy Wesley on Days of our Lives.
Darbo appeared as Penny Baker on Step by Step (1991–1992). In 1994, she starred as Roseanne Barr in an NBC television movie, Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes. She also starred as Miss Spencer in the 1998 made-for-tv-film Ruby Bridges. From 1998 to 2005, Darbo played Nancy Wesley on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actress in 2000.
Darbo was a guest star in two Seinfeld episodes; The Revenge in 1991 and The Sniffing Accountant in 1993. Later, in 2010, she also guest starred in Showtime's Dexter as a landlady.
In 2012, Darbo played Grams in Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy.
Darbo has recently reprised her role as Nancy Wesley on Days of our Lives.
R. DANA BROWNE
R. Dana Browne first fell in love with acting in fourth grade playing a role in a school play. In high school he helped co-write an award winning one act docudrama for his High School drama team. Afterwards, he continued briefly in college and joined a theater company in Washington, DC focusing on Social issues. After a hiatus R. Dana moved to North Carolina and began a transition from stage to film and television Landing local and national commercials, film and television roles. Recently, R. Dana branched into Executive Producer on short films hitting film festivals nationally.
Take 2 Radio spoke with R. Dana Browne about his project on domestic abuse and love called Glass Walls.
Take 2 Radio spoke with R. Dana Browne about his project on domestic abuse and love called Glass Walls.
ROBBIE TUCKER
Robbie Tucker is an American actor. His best known role to date is that of Fenmore Baldwin on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Tucker has also starred on other series, such as Criminal Minds, FlashForward and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He has also appeared in the films Prom and Little Fockers. In 2012, Tucker was nominated at the 33rd Young Artist Awards for his performance in Prom and won for his role in The Young and the Restless. He stars in the upcoming film, Family Weekend, opposite Kristin Chenowith and Matthew Modine.
JEFF POWERS
Cleveland native Jeff Powers is a singer/songwriter/guitarist whose music is a “gumbo” of Roots, Blues and Americana. “Powers has a heavy hand and a sharp ax. His self-titled debut under his own name preaches a heady mix of hellfire blues and soul-searching folk, summoning a sound that falls somewhere between Johnny Cash and Johnny Winter.” August 02, 2012, Keith Gribbins, The Scene. Jeff is now touring in support of his latest release. He will be performing original songs from his new CD and showcasing his guitar work.
DAVID MOBLEY
Whether it’s simply being asked for his expert opinion or to actually work with someone on a single song, video or an entire album project – Songwriter/Producer David Mobley has just about seen it all. With over forty years under his belt in the music industry, the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas-based Mobley has either col-laborated with, given opinions and/or advice to, personally interviewed, been interviewed by – or simply hung out for the afternoon with many of the world’s top artists, actors, producers, engineers, and promot-ers, as well as some of the world’s A-List movers and shakers. It would probably be much easier to name the names that he hasn’t met! Currently Mobley is writing and producing several all new song projects with some very noteworthy re-cording artists including Dave Evans - founder and original lead singer for AC/DC - as well as working with some of the best studio session musicians in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Texas. On a final note, Mobley is also involved with several charitable organizations that help underprivileged kids get the attention they need and deserve through music including songwriting and instrument lessons.
JAY HARRINGTON
Jay Harrington is an American actor. He is known for his role as the title character in the ABC sitcom Better Off Ted. Harrington has been featured in lead or ensemble roles in a number of television series in the last few years: as Dr. Simon O'Keefe on the transient WB drama Summerland; as FBI Special Agent Paul Ryan on FOX's short-lived The Inside, opposite Peter Coyote and Rachel Nichols; and as Steve on another short-lived television show, NBC's version of Coupling. Additionally, Harrington recently appeared in a recurring role on the cable police drama The Division. His other television credits include guest-starring roles on A.U.S.A., The Shield, Time of Your Life, Private Practice and USA Network's Burn Notice. In 2006, he began appearing as Dr. Ron McCready on the series Desperate Housewives. He also appeared in the episode, Shot in the Dark in the third season of Burn Notice as a well-connected brother of a gangster who the series' protagonist goes after to help his battered wife and children.
Harrington starred as Ted Margaret Crisp in the comedy series Better Off Ted, which began on March 18, 2009 and ended on January 26, 2010. He has a recurring role in Season 4 of the TV Land hit comedy Hot in Cleveland.
Harrington starred as Ted Margaret Crisp in the comedy series Better Off Ted, which began on March 18, 2009 and ended on January 26, 2010. He has a recurring role in Season 4 of the TV Land hit comedy Hot in Cleveland.
SETH PETERSON
Seth Peterson was born in Harlem, NY and bounced back-and-forth between Brooklyn and Los Angeles in his early years. His father was a high school mathematics teacher, and before becoming a computer technician, his mother was an actress who performed at the Colony Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Peterson enjoyed his younger days at the theater so much that he returned to perform there after high school.
For 10 years, Peterson studied a variety of acting methods, appeared in local equity-waiver theater and worked part-time jobs to support himself. "I just kept plugging away," he recalls.
This practical approach landed Peterson guest-star roles in such series as "Arsenio," "Clueless," "Relativity," and "Beverly Hills, 90210" early in his career. Peterson later went on to be a series regular on NBC's "Providence" and a recurring role as "Nate" in the popular USA Network series "Burn Notice." His feature-film credits include "Godzilla," "Can't Hardly Wait," the award-winning independent film "Hate Crime," and the feature film "Sedona." His newly released book, Eclection, is a book of poems and random thoughts.
For 10 years, Peterson studied a variety of acting methods, appeared in local equity-waiver theater and worked part-time jobs to support himself. "I just kept plugging away," he recalls.
This practical approach landed Peterson guest-star roles in such series as "Arsenio," "Clueless," "Relativity," and "Beverly Hills, 90210" early in his career. Peterson later went on to be a series regular on NBC's "Providence" and a recurring role as "Nate" in the popular USA Network series "Burn Notice." His feature-film credits include "Godzilla," "Can't Hardly Wait," the award-winning independent film "Hate Crime," and the feature film "Sedona." His newly released book, Eclection, is a book of poems and random thoughts.
ZACH SALE
Zach Sale was born on a hot and sunny June 4 in 1983. Almost from birth, Zach was a showman. He put on plays with his younger brother Kyle. He read passages from books in elementary school aloud with character voices. Everyone knew from the beginning that he was going to be an entertainer.
As he got older, Zach excelled in school. He was even the salutatorian of his graduating high school class. He was a Disney dreamer and graduated with a 4.0. Zach was also the captain of his varsity wrestling team and was conference champion.
Zach has thrown himself into auditioning,training, workshops, and any other activities that can help him step up his game. He stars in the upcoming film, Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, due out in March, 2013.
As he got older, Zach excelled in school. He was even the salutatorian of his graduating high school class. He was a Disney dreamer and graduated with a 4.0. Zach was also the captain of his varsity wrestling team and was conference champion.
Zach has thrown himself into auditioning,training, workshops, and any other activities that can help him step up his game. He stars in the upcoming film, Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, due out in March, 2013.
ALFREDO DIAZ
Alfredo Diaz was born in New Jersey, but at the age of two, his mother moved with him to Puerto Rico. There is where his Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn sides came to life, as he roamed the woods, took his friends on adventures, and envisioned fantastical tales that let his imagination flourish. He fell in love with Storytelling and his passion for the Arts was ignited.
At the age of 11, his family moved back to the United States. Alfredo was now writing short stories and drawing, which he continued to do through high school. Along the way, he added a few more art forms to his repertoire: he was a graffiti artist, a tattoo artist, and even started making posters for local musicians. It was around this time he fell into the underground society of NYC and went through a dark period in his life…until he met his present mentor one day while driving a limo and she encouraged him to keep writing. Writing turned into screenwriting, screenwriting turned into filmmaking and filmmaking turned into acting.
Acting has taken over in a way he probably never would have expected. He’s studied acting with currently some of the best teachers, like Larry Moss, John Dapolito from AWG and Marketa Kimbrell from NYU Tisch. He’s been working since either as a hired actor or creating his own work and collaborating with other artists.
As a playwright he's had his work up at The Barrow Group Theater where his play I Saved a Sewer Rat made it to the semi finals of the Networks One Act Festival. He also worked on a feature film called Override that played at several festivals, including The Hamptons Film Festival. Some of his other films include Holy Sapian with Charlie McDermott and Over the Harlem Moon. Alfredo has also received positive reviews for his work on stage. In Our Lady of 121st Street at The Queens Theater, Alfredo played the role of Balthazar, a cantankerous alcoholic and for For Petes Sake where he played Voice 2, the wild man in a dark comedy. Alfredo also originated the role of John Ryan in the play, Like You, which was part of a show entitled, Men Without Myth, produced by BTC Productions at Urban Stages.
Alfredo is currently on All My Children reboot in a recurring role as Vlad.
At the age of 11, his family moved back to the United States. Alfredo was now writing short stories and drawing, which he continued to do through high school. Along the way, he added a few more art forms to his repertoire: he was a graffiti artist, a tattoo artist, and even started making posters for local musicians. It was around this time he fell into the underground society of NYC and went through a dark period in his life…until he met his present mentor one day while driving a limo and she encouraged him to keep writing. Writing turned into screenwriting, screenwriting turned into filmmaking and filmmaking turned into acting.
Acting has taken over in a way he probably never would have expected. He’s studied acting with currently some of the best teachers, like Larry Moss, John Dapolito from AWG and Marketa Kimbrell from NYU Tisch. He’s been working since either as a hired actor or creating his own work and collaborating with other artists.
As a playwright he's had his work up at The Barrow Group Theater where his play I Saved a Sewer Rat made it to the semi finals of the Networks One Act Festival. He also worked on a feature film called Override that played at several festivals, including The Hamptons Film Festival. Some of his other films include Holy Sapian with Charlie McDermott and Over the Harlem Moon. Alfredo has also received positive reviews for his work on stage. In Our Lady of 121st Street at The Queens Theater, Alfredo played the role of Balthazar, a cantankerous alcoholic and for For Petes Sake where he played Voice 2, the wild man in a dark comedy. Alfredo also originated the role of John Ryan in the play, Like You, which was part of a show entitled, Men Without Myth, produced by BTC Productions at Urban Stages.
Alfredo is currently on All My Children reboot in a recurring role as Vlad.
AWARD WINNERS SHOW!!
PODCAST
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NA'VELL LEE from Buzzworthy radio
Na'Vell Lee is a veteran radio host with several years of experience on "The R&N Show" as well as guest apparearances on the "DJ/QT Show" on WBVR, and "The Kensy Awards," an Internet award broadcast for fan fictions/blogs. His most recent gig was a run on the popular Blog Talk Radio show "In The Zone". In addition to his hosting career, Na'Vell is also a seasoned actor. He is currently starring on the long-running radio drama SCRIPTS & SCRUPLES. Previously, he starred on radio soap ROCKLAND COUNTY as bartender, Damien Givens, along side daytime stars Kale Browne, Kurt McKinney and Anne Sayre. His theater credits include SOUTH PACIFIC and THE MUSIC MAN. With Buzzworthy Radio he hopes to bring his passion for the arts to fans around the world!
Rock Wilk Returns!
An actor, a playwright and a poet, New York City's own Rock WILK is also a socially and politically charged vocalist and an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. He creates all of this art while riding the subways of NYC. Along with being a Nuyorican Poet's semifinalist and 2010 runoffs qualifier for The Nuyorican's national team, Rock also was recently a featured performer for Amnesty International at an event for human rights. Rock will be appearing in his first feature film, Jamesy Boy, which stars James Woods, Mary Louise Parker and Ving Rhames, which will be released in early 2013. He has worked as a studio and touring background vocalist for many years, most recently singing with the legendary Patti LaBelle and contributing vocal and horn arrangements to the Grammy Award winning Les Paul compilation album, LES PAUL AND FRIENDS. Rock's music can also be heard on such TV shows as MTV's The Real World and Making The Band, among others.
Rock developed his play, BROKE WIDE OPEN, which was presented in July of 2010 at Undergroundzero, as part of the Playgroundzero Festival at PS 122 in Manhattan. Rock also toured BROKE WIDE OPEN “unplugged” all over the United States, a “stripped down” version of the show that is simply Rock on stage, telling his story in various different types of venues such as art galleries, schools, community centers, public parks, street corners and small theaters.
BROKE WIDE OPEN was presented in August of 2011 as part of The Camden Fringe Festival in London, England, and had a sold out performance a few months later at The United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre ROW in New York City. BROKE WIDE OPEN was also recently a part of the 2012 main stage season at The Passage Theatre in Trenton, NJ, and after six years of this amazing journey, BROKE WIDE OPEN finally had it's opening Off Broadway, in October, 2012, and just finished up at run at The 45th Street Theatre in New York City for an extended run. His current project is called, "Privilege" and is set for release soon.Tune in for the heartwarming story of humble beginnings that has changed lives beyond measure. You will be moved, captivated & touched by Rock's story.
Rock developed his play, BROKE WIDE OPEN, which was presented in July of 2010 at Undergroundzero, as part of the Playgroundzero Festival at PS 122 in Manhattan. Rock also toured BROKE WIDE OPEN “unplugged” all over the United States, a “stripped down” version of the show that is simply Rock on stage, telling his story in various different types of venues such as art galleries, schools, community centers, public parks, street corners and small theaters.
BROKE WIDE OPEN was presented in August of 2011 as part of The Camden Fringe Festival in London, England, and had a sold out performance a few months later at The United Solo Theatre Festival on Theatre ROW in New York City. BROKE WIDE OPEN was also recently a part of the 2012 main stage season at The Passage Theatre in Trenton, NJ, and after six years of this amazing journey, BROKE WIDE OPEN finally had it's opening Off Broadway, in October, 2012, and just finished up at run at The 45th Street Theatre in New York City for an extended run. His current project is called, "Privilege" and is set for release soon.Tune in for the heartwarming story of humble beginnings that has changed lives beyond measure. You will be moved, captivated & touched by Rock's story.
RYAN CARNES
Ryan Carnes is an American actor. He attended Duke University where he was a member of DUMB, the Duke University Marching Band. He is currently working on a collaboration with other musicians and is an accomplished drummer of 15 years.
In 2003 Carnes was part of a national campaign for Nintendo which was both in print and commercial. Carnes first started acting in 2004 when he became the ninth actor to portray Lucas Jones on the ABC soap opera General Hospital from July 2004 until September 2005. After he left General Hospital, he was replaced by Ben Hogestyn. From 2004–06, he had a recurring role on Desperate Housewives as Justin, the love interest of Andrew Van de Kamp, played by Shawn Pyfrom. Carnes starred in the 2004 film Eating Out, and the 2006 movie Surf School. He also starred in the video for the song "Mistake" by Australian actress/singer Stephanie McIntosh.
In 2003 Carnes was part of a national campaign for Nintendo which was both in print and commercial. Carnes first started acting in 2004 when he became the ninth actor to portray Lucas Jones on the ABC soap opera General Hospital from July 2004 until September 2005. After he left General Hospital, he was replaced by Ben Hogestyn. From 2004–06, he had a recurring role on Desperate Housewives as Justin, the love interest of Andrew Van de Kamp, played by Shawn Pyfrom. Carnes starred in the 2004 film Eating Out, and the 2006 movie Surf School. He also starred in the video for the song "Mistake" by Australian actress/singer Stephanie McIntosh.
TEXAS BATTLE
Texas Battle is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Marcus Walton on the CBS daytime drama, The Bold and the Beautiful. For the role, Battle was nominated In 2009 and 2010 for an NAACP Image Award© in the category of “Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series" for his portrayal of Marcus. He is best known for his roles in the films Coach Carter, Final Destination 3, Wrong Turn 2: Dead End, and Dragonball Evolution. Battle appeared in the remake of The Legend of Boggy Creek. He dropped by on Saturday, March 2, at 5pm EST to chat about his career and upcoming plans.
KAMAR DE LOS REYES
From playing trumpet alongside Dizzy Gillespie to performing opposite Patrick Stewart in the Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park production of The Tempest directed by George C. Wolfe - Kamar de los Reyes has crafted a musical and acting career as rich and complex as the syncopated rhythms of his Latin roots. Kamar has steadily performed alongside a virtual who's who in television, movies, stage, and music for over two decades including projects such as "E.R.", "One Life to Live" (1968)_,"The Mentalist" (2008)_,"CSI Miami"(2002)_ and "Law and Order"(1990)_. He would star in made for television movies "Blood On Her Hands"(1998)_, "The Way She Moves"(2001)_, and "Undefeated"(2003)_ directed by John Leguizamo. Most recently he worked on "Salt"(2010)_ starring Angelina Jolie. Kamar has been awarded the 2008 ALMA Award for Outstanding Performance in a Daytime Drama. The American Latino Media Arts Award is a distinction awarded to Latino performers who promote positive portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment field. Kamar was also chosen as one of PEOPLE Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People alongside Tom Cruise and Derek Jeter and PEOPLE En Espanol's 25 Sexiest Bachelors alongside Enrique Iglesias and Wilmer Valderrama.