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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 25: Rock and Roll and Revelation
In a curious combination of blues, rock, country and, yes, Christian music, Bridget Larson hits all the right notes, not just with her singing but also with…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 24: Move Over, Kermit
Some people wait for things to happen. Jason Goldstein makes them happen. He is not afraid of failure, and his syllabus of successes in the theatre and in the…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Lawn Service
Dad loved his lawn. But his daughters hated it. In this short story, we discover that things aren't always what they seem.
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 23: When is a Red Square Not a Red Square?
Move over, Red Bank and Asbury Park. Michelle Knox is on the cusp of creating a whole new arts mecca on the Bayshore. Not satisfied to be only create…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Post Fusion Contemporary Cat
Tony Cimorosi has been on the NYC World Beat, Rock, R&B, Jazz and contemporary Jazz scene for over 35 years, and these three fabulous cuts from his latest…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 22: Don't Worry; Nobody Else Knows What They're Doing Either
With a resume that spans teaching at the McCarter Theatre to Program Director for the International House of Blues Foundation to Executive Director of the…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Nepotism
Yes, I might lack impartiality, but I think these instrumental tunes written and produced by drummer Gary Dates are pretty darn good. And I'd feel the same…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 21: String Theory
Why does a bass guitar only have four strings? Why do audiences in Moscow love jazz? This week world class bassist Tony Cimorosi and I discuss these issues and…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Can You Help Me Find My Mom?
Story telling is a true art - and getting one of your stories produced on an award-winning podcast ain’t shabby. Screen writer Diana McCorry cut her writing…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 20: What Has Three Legs. . . ?
Thirty seven years ago Line Drive drummer Gary Dates was told he'd never get back the use of his left arm after a devastating car accident damaged the nerves…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Quadruple Threat
Anyone who has heard Jose Loo perform knows just how multi-talented he is. Singing is just one facet of that glittering jewel; the songs he's written and…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 19: Get in the car, Jane
Billy Van Zandt started in community theater and became one of the world's most produced playwrights, parlaying those skills into a career writing and often…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: He Was a Very Nice Boy
Bassist Cody McCorry performs with multiple bands, including We Used To Cut the Grass. In this INTERMEZZO he flaunts his unconventional approach to music with…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 18: It’s a Family Affair
When fine art photographer Jill Pesciotta lost her mother, Trudy Maran, it was all the more bittersweet. Because Jill’s mom was also her creative muse. In this…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Chris Doing His Thing
This week's INTERMEZZO features musician and songwriter Chris Plunkett, with three songs from his CD, "Sunday Shuffle."…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 17: It's All In The Cards
After opening and closing more stage theaters than most of us have even visited, Jade Greene talks about her love of acting, the trials of running a theatre…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: And You Thought National Politics Were Crazy
In this week's Intermezzo, Robert Mandelberg reads a chapter from his book, The Case of the Curious Campaign, proving that even local politics can make a…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 16: Some Stars Are Behind The Scenes
If you had asked 18-year old Belmar native Diana McCorry what her career would be at the ripe old age of 30-something, it would be so different from what it…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: Wow. Just Wow.
An intermezzo is defined as a composition which fits between other entities, but this one could actually stand on it's own. I'm happy to present four…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 15: Small Town Boy Makes Good. . . REAL Good!
Virtually every amateur actor craves the opportunity to turn professional. Greg Schweers has done just that. My conversation with him covers his life as a…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: One of a Kind
Yes, Pat Guadagno is one of a kind. And this week I'm featuring two of his songs, including a live performance of "All Along the Watchtower" at Bob Fest. If…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 14:This Woman is Fascinating!
I've decided to interview someone who is an actor, writer, landscape architect, crafts person, gourmet chef, etc. . . me! And you can't believe how hard it…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO: They Could'a Been Contenders
Not everyone has heard Line Drive. But they ought to. Their soulful sound is an urban blend of contemporary rhythm & blues, spicy horns, and spine-tingling…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 13: Keeping Live Music Alive
Todd Sherman is not just the owner of the incredibly popular Rumson NJ restaurant, Barnacle Bill's. Until COVID-19 hit, you were always guaranteed quality live…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
INTERMEZZO:An Excerpt From "The Case of the Con in Cannes"
While my podcast interviews will post every other week, in between you'll be treated to artistic works by my many interviewees. This week I'm featuring…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
EPISODE 12: Are We Eatin' On This Gig?
Once you've heard Jose Loo sing, you'll never forget him. For many, many years he fronted the popular and incredibly tight band, Line Drive, transforming them…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Brrr! It's getting cold! So, how am I going to continue to interview when we can't sit out on my deck?
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 11: Man of Mystery and Magic
He might read your mind. Or use some sleight of hand. Or make you laugh. But one thing for sure - Rob Mandelberg can't even keep track of all his creative…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 10: Renaissance Man
He's under 30, but he's accomplished more than men twice his age. Cody McCorry hasn't limited himself, either to which instruments he'll play or the genres…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 9: Yes, She Can
Wouldn't it be nice if women artists could just be called artists? Until then, Grace Modla will gladly accept that moniker. Her paintings - ranging from nudes…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 8: It's All About the Bass
If you haven't heard this local bassist's irresistible groove, you don't know what you're missing. Chris Plunkett - who formed Line Drive with Tim Boyce a few…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 7: Process, Point of View & Publishing
One thing Joe Pittman knows is writing. And publishing. And, of course, POV. He shares a wealth of knowledge on all 3 subjects in this enlightening…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 6: Who is That Behind the Curtain?
Her name is synonymous with dinner theatre. She's helped scores of actors begin their love of the stage & sex farces. Nationally, she's exported the murder…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 5: 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 4: The Lady Sings EVERYTHING!
Anyone who has heard Layonne Holmes sing isn't likely to forget her. Just ask Bobby Bandiera. Bon Jovi. Springsteen. Or the thousands lucky enough to get…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 3: In Living Color
They say that beauty - and art- are in the eye of the beholder. Steve Cummings, accomplished painter hailing from Keyport, NJ shares his approach, process and…
- Not So Famous in NJ - Coffee Talk and Candid Conversations With Lucille
Episode 1: Getting into the Act
Although he's a writer, producer, speech coach and professor, Geoff Shields's first love is acting. Our conversation centers on his 40+ year acting career and…