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Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
We’re not New York. And we’re not Philly. We’re New Jersey. And I’ve found.a huge network of interesting people right here in NJ who might not be so famous. But maybe they should be. They are writers and actors, politicians and business people. They’re old. They’re young. And I’m going to talk to all of them!Well, maybe not all of them, but a bunch. And I’ll ask them the questions you’re dying to ask. Over coffee.And maybe even dessert.
Episodes
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 79: Julieanna Richardson, Pt 2. . . The History You've Never Heard
I met Julieanna Richardson at a Rutgers event, honoring her work in creating an archive of Black history, from the voices of those who created it. You'll be…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 78: Best of 2021. . .Jeanie Bryson: Life is Short; Music is Forever
The unacknowledged daughter of Dizzy Gillespie, Jeanie Bryson who made a name for herself globally as a jazz singer, passed away suddenly last month. I'm…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 77: Juliana Richardson. . . Is Slavery Their Only History?
Two years ago I was lucky enough to attend an event at Rutgers Living History Society where Juliana Richardson was honored with an Oral History Award. Her…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 76 - Best of 2020: Greg Schweers - Small Town Boy Makes Good
Greg was one of my first interviews during Covid, out on my deck and sufficiently spaced apart. A former prosecuting attorney, Greg talks about how his…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 75: Jim Kelly. . . Taking the Right Fork in the Road
Some people give up when they face a crisis in their life. Some - like Jim Kelly - decide it's better to live. Here's part two of our conversation.
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 74: JIM KELLY. . .How Long Can a High School Crush Last?
Barely out of his teens, Jim Kelly suffered a devastating and life changing accident that paralyzed him. His road to partial recovery helped him see life…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 73. . . BEST OF 2021: Michael Kroll - Gone . . . But Never Forgotten
Less than a week ago, Michael Kroll - husband, actor, director, friend - passed away quietly at home. His death is a huge loss to all who knew him. Michael so…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 72: It's Bigger On The Inside. . .Dr. Who Discussion Continues
What the hell is a Tardis? What is the Dr.'s actual name? You may not find the answers here, but you will hear a continuation of our spirited discussion about…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 71. . . BEST OF 2021: Bridget Larson - Rock & Roll & Revelation
She is a powerhouse of a singer, but that description doesn't do Bridget Larson justice. With a combination of blues, rock, country and, yes, Christian music…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 70: Dr. Who??
If you're a sci fi fan - or even if you aren't - you may have watched an episode or two of Dr. Who. I've gathered a few Dr. Who aficionados to basically nerd…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 69 - BEST OF 2022: Joe Malone . . . Move Over, Ziggy Pop
Most of the musicians I've featured on this podcast are mainstream. Joe Malone is not. I spoke to Joe back in 2022, and realized I hadn't featured his…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 68: Vin Gopal...from Perkins to Politics
Maybe it's just me, but it seems like everyone knows who State Senator Vin Gopal is. But if you don't, no reason to fret. This conversation between Vin and me…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 67: Best of 2020.....Todd Sherman: Keeping Live Music Alive
If you've ever been to Barnacle Bill's for the great food, you may be surprised to learn that it's keeping live music alive in NJ, thanks to owner Todd…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 66: Glenn Alexander. . . Take it Easy Pt 2
Can you become a rock legend if you grew up on country music and tipping cows? NJ took the Kansas out of Glenn Alexander, and in part 2 of our conversation…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 65: Glenn Alexander. . .Take it Easy
Glenn Alexander isn't a household name. . . but you've certainly heard him play. His guitar riffs are legend, but his ego is all but hidden in his humble…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 64: Best of 2020. . .Cody McCorry: Renaissance Man
Five years ago I interviewed a young chap who was making a living as a musician. A week ago I attended his latest album release party at Asbury Lanes, and wow!…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 63: Best of 2020. . . Chris Plunkett: It's All About The Bass
Back in 2020, I was interviewing people on my deck, maintaining a nice, safe distance. One of the first was bassist Chris Plunkett, a founding member of Line…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 2: She's Really Cookin'
In my second interview with North Jersey shore artists, Lynn McKittrick and I talk about what makes a great chef.
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 62: From Gumby to Tony Bennett
Don't let Oria Alexander fool you. She's not just a singer. Her debut CED, titled “Yellow Paint,” was completed before her 17th birthday and featured 13…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 61 BEST OF 2020: Pat Guadagno - Don't Call it Cover Music
He may downplay his success, but Pat Guadagno is probably the perfect example of a local musician who has found his place in the music industry. His unique…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 60: The Original Cockeyed Optimist
Nika Stewart isn't just an actor or a singer in a rock band or a video producer or a writer. She's also probably the only person you'll meet who believes that…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 59: Best of 2020...Who is That Behind the Curtain?
If you've been in theater or seen a production in NJ, there's a good chance you've rubbed shoulders with Kathy Reed. As the woman who practically invented…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 58: Dean Santa. . . Daddy's Home
He's a full time father and music hobbyist with a background as diverse as it gets. After working with hip hop artists Andy B. Bad and Salt-N-Pepa, his journey…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 57: Tim McLoone - Running With Combat Boots
Death. Polio. Burt Bacharach. Not terms you usually associate with the founder of Holiday Express. But nevertheless, Tim is a complex guy and we delve into…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 56: BEST OF. . . .Tony Cimorosi - Nothing But the Bass
Does anyone other than bass players like bass solos? I love to tease Tony about this, but he actually has an answer that you might not expect. This…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 55: Tim McLoone - Not the Man You Thought He Was
Yes, you may know a lot of things about Tim McLoone. But if you really think you know him. . . well, you don't. From his solitary childhood to his life as a…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 54: BEST OF. . . .Vinnie Brand - Part Two - Don't Take This Guy Too Seriously
Can rape be funny? Part two of my conversation with comedian Vinnie Brand hammers away at this and also some misogynistic male comedians - Louis CK, Bill Cosby…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 53: BEST OF. . . .Vinnie Brand - Part One - Don't Take This Guy Too Seriously
He may be a comedian and own his own comedy club (the Stress Factory), but that doesn't mean I can't ask him how often he bombs or can he seriously consider…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 52: Get Those Names Right!
When I remember my college days, it’s with a fog of late nights and parties and dancing… And classes, of course. The college students I interviewed from the…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 51: Number One Mom - My Mother’s Day Tribute
I lost my mother about two years ago and think about her every day. Even though she was approaching 101 when she passed away, it was still too early. Luckily…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 50: Best of 2021. . . Get in the Car, Jane
How difficult is it to have a successful career in the arts when your big brother Steven Van Zandt is a rock and roll icon and a TV star to boot? As a long…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 49: Getting Salt Burned
Royce Meier found his place in the arts not in his native NYC roots, but in Asbury Park at the Showroom. Royce and I discuss how LGBTQ characters - so accepted…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 48: Best of. . .Layonne Holmes.. . Lady Sings Whatever She Wants
Is Layonne Holmes a diva? She certainly has the chops. But she doesn't have the attitude. Layonne is one of the most talented yet humble singers I know. But…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 47: The Angel of Death Row
Who doesn't love a good true crime story? This week I interview a long time friend whose entire adult life has revolved around true crime dramas. Andrea Lyon…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 46: Best of 2020 - Are We Eating on This Gig?
Anyone who has ever seen or heard Jose Loo perform knows what an immense talent he is. Since his stroke in June 2023, he hasn't been able to perform, though he…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 45: Best of 2020. . . Lady Sings Whatever She Wants
If you haven't heard - or heard of - Layonne Holmes, I pity you. She is not just an incredible performer, she's also the definition of a diva, without the…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 44: Can Nazis Be Funny?
I invited comedian Jess Alaimo to talk about - duh - comedy, but we strayed off track, discussing her stint as a political activist, life in Asbury Park and…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISDOE 43: Is it Really Cream Just Because it’s On Top?
In this first episode since I decided to run for office, I talk to jazz guitarist Jim Josselyn about how songwriters get screwed, some artists use social…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 42: Getting a Ticket to the Cookout
Does a DJ do more than just play one song after another? What do they really hate? What can you do if you really, really don't want certain songs played? Tony…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 41: The Marathon Mama
She's shared the stage with the Beach Boys, the Temptations, even Chuck Berry. She's been on the Broadway stage and done Frank Sinatra tributes. Deb Lyons'…
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EPISODE 40: Her Laugh is Fear Inducing
Deseree Spinks is anything but intimidating. . . until she sings. So, in addition to talking about her singing, songwriting and multiple other talents, in this…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 39: Scaring People for a Living
Doug Bollinger may be an educator, but scaring people is a bigger part of his life. A filmmaker, actor, director and writer, Doug has terrified millions with…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 38: Getting Torched
Early in life, Gian Carlo Durland played Arnold Beckoff, the homosexual drag queen that Torch Song Trilogy focuses on. What followed - including a nervous…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 37: He Writes With Flatulence
Why do kids love fart sounds? No matter why, Scott Lewis aka Mr Scott the Music Man has figured out that this sound should be in virtually all of his songs…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 36: She Doesn’t Want To Be Too Happy
Accomplished poet Alise Versella and I talk about her four published books, her goal of toppling the patriarchy and how Ryan Gosling and the Disney Channel…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 35: Is Comedy Like Sex? (part 2)
Vinnie Brand and I continue our conversation with no holds barred. We talk about how comedy can be like baseball, chess and, yes, even sex. We veer into cancel…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 34: Don’t Take This Guy Too Seriously (part 1)
What is it about comedians we love? Vinnie Brand, who helps me figure this out, is the most improbable eye candy you'll ever meet, and we have a rip roaring…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: But Beautiful
Rosemary Conte has a reputation - one that any jazz musician would envy. Mention her name in musical circles, and you'll realize that her instrument - her…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 33: It’s Never Work if You Love it
From Aretha to Chicago to the Rolling Stones, NJ trumpet player Steve Jankowski has played with the best of them. But what he has to say about making it in the…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: One More Time, for Jeanie Bryson
She may no longer be performing (unfortunately), but what better reason to expose you to the sweet sounds of jazz singer Jeanie Bryson - so we can all…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 32: Move Over, Iggy Pop
This interview is one of a kind - just like my guest, Joe Malone, also known as The Joje. There’s almost nothing sacred in my free-wheeling, trash talking…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: It Isn’t Christmas, But. . .
One of my most-listened to podcasts was my interview with actor Michael Kroll. During a previous Christmas season, Michael performed, as he has many times in…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Hazlet Coffee Talk - Not So Famous in NJ
New York doesn't have a corner on the arts. Where do you think most of the struggling artists in NY come from? New Jersey! This state is loaded with musicians…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 31: She Will Mesmerize You
From her chance meeting with Little Stevie Wonder to her original composition intended for Frank Sinatra, Rosemary talks about her decades long career as a…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 30: Size Does Matter
I'm back! Bye bye Covid. Hello Season 3. This time I've stepped outside of the box to interview martial arts master, Damien Wright. We talk about how a 120…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 29 Life is Short; Music is Forever
Smooth and sublte jazz singer Jeanie Bryson entered the music scene in the early 1980s. Being the unacknowledged daughter of Dizzy Gillespie - and having to…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 28: How Dirty Can She Get?
She may have gotten her first break because of her famous last name, but Stephanie Evanovich proved she has what it takes as a fiction writer, rocking the…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Live Performance
There are plenty of talent shows on TV now, but in the 90s, there was just one: Star Search. In this INTERMEZZO, you'll get a chance to hear Jose Loo, best…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 27: Sometimes Grandpa Has The Answers
Downtown Red Bank has long been a mecca for artists wanting to display and sell their work. The McKay Gallery, run by husband and wife team Bob and Liz McKay…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 26: Totally Scrooged
He no longer has the pipes to play Don Quixote - or so he says - but Michael Kroll has graced multiple stages, here and in NY, and created, directed and…