10/1/18 at 9:30am pst - Laura B. Whitmore joined Janeane to talk about her latest musical project "Girl, the album"

Laura B. Whitmore spoke with Janeane about

her Kickstarter campaign for Girl, the album.

LISTEN HERE!

WATCH the fun video trailer for Girl, the album

They have some inspiring girlicious music to share, unique and fun perks they think you'll love (like our custom coloring songbook) and some cool items from their sponsors like Martin Guitar, M.A.C Cosmetics, Paul Mitchell, Sennheiser and more.

Learn more about @girlthealbum - a fun, new girlicious music project by @laurabwhitmore and @jennapaone. It’s an original album of fantastic pop songs written to inspire girls everywhere! Find out more and preorder here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/girlthealbum/girl-the-album
#sherocks #womeninmusic #girlempowerment

In addition to contributing yourself, please share their campaign with your friends, family and co-workers, and post on your Facebook, Instagram, community groups or wherever you communicate. 

Here is the Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/girlthealbum/girl-the-album

Your support is truly appreciated. Jenna and Laura have been working on their dream of inspiring and energizing girls for several years and they are finally approaching the finish line of sharing Girl the album with the world!

10/1/18 at 9:00am pst - Alex Skuby, Mo Collins, and Howie Skora joined Janeane to talk about the outrageously funny "Damaged Furniture" - Here's their Kickstarter Link!

Meet the family. They put the fun in dysfunction. 

LISTEN to today's show featuring
Alex Skuby, Mo Collins, and Howie  Skora! 

GREAT NEWS!
KICKSTARTER HAS LAUNCHED!

CAST 

Jessica Pohly, Peggy Maltby Etra, Alex Skuby, Robbie Mangiardi and Mo Collins at Whitefire Theatre.

ABOUT

When a shocking furniture accident claims the life of his Uncle Max, L.A. actor Doug Elling must work in his family business in Brooklyn to be confronted with not only his dysfunctional family, but what lead him to become an actor in the first place. This Miserable Productions play stars Alex Skuby (King of Queens, The Fosters), Mo Collins (Mad TV, Lady Dynamite), Robbie Mangiardi, Jessica Pohly (Groundlings) and Peggy Matlby Etra (Seinfeld) at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks.

Damaged Furniture is the second collaboration between Howard Skora and Jim Fall. They also worked together on Skora's first play, the critically acclaimed, Miserable with an Ocean View, which also featured Alex Skuby.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damagedfurniture/
Website- https://damagedfurnitureplay.com/

GREAT NEWS! 
KICKSTARTER HAS LAUNCHED!

The producers of the critically-acclaimed Damaged Furniture are launching a $150,000 Kickstarter Campaign to bring the production and original cast from L.A. to Broadway.

Donors will be able to enjoy the west coast production from the comforts of home (along with many other perks), be instrumental in bringing the cast and creative team to New York… And most importantly, become an integral part of the oh-solovable but ever-so-dysfunctional, Damaged Furniture family!

STARRING...

Alex Skuby (King of Queens, The Fosters), Mo Collins (Fear The Walking Dead, Mad TV, Lady Dynamite), Robert Mangiardi, Jessica Pohly (Groundlings) and Peggy Maltby Etra (Seinfeld, Groundlings). Written by Howard Skora.  Directed by Jim Fall.

SYNOPSIS 

When a shocking furniture accident claims the life of his Uncle Max, LA actor Doug Elling (Alex Skuby) must work in his family business in Brooklyn to be confronted with not only his dysfunctional family, but what lead him to become an actor in the first place.  Starring: Alex Skuby (King of Queens, The Fosters), Mo Collins (Fear The Walking Dead, Mad TV, Lady Dynamite), Robert Mangiardi, Jessica Pohly (Groundlings) and Peggy Maltby Etra (Seinfeld, Groundlings). Written by Howard Skora.  Directed by Jim Fall.  

ON TODAY'S SHOW...

Alex Skuby (Doug) 

Skuby’s credits include: SANTA CLARITA DIET, BONES, LAST MAN STANDING, CSI, CBS’s hit sitcom THE KING OF QUEENS (5 seasons recurring as Mr. Pruzan), recently recurring on Freeform’s drama series THE FOSTERS as Detective Joe Gray and the upcoming feature film MY BABYSITTER THE SUPERHERO where he plays the main villain, Commander Kruel.

Mo Collins (Laurie) 

After landing Mad TV in 1998, Mo built her credits up with hit shows such as ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, and PARKS AND RECREATION as scandalwrangler Joan Callamezzo and Gyna in 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN. Currently, Mo can be seen as Susan on LADY DYNAMITE and the animated show F IS FOR FAMILY on Netflix where she earned her first Emmy nomination in 2017. Mo is an avid animal advocate, and enjoys doing stand-up for even more shits and giggles.  She recently joined the cast of the newest season of AMC’s FEAR THE WALKING DEAD where she plays Sarah.

Howard Skora (Playwright/Producer) 

Shora is the 1st place winner of the 5th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition. Skora beat out 3000 other screenplays with his dark comedy-thriller Reckless Endangerment and used the $10,000 prize money to complete NICK NAME AND THE NORMALS, his first independent feature-length documentary which premiered in London at The National Film Theatre and can be seen on Netflix. Skora studied Screenwriting at UCLA Extension where he received the prestigious Diane Thomas Screenwriting Award for his screenplay, THE TRAINER.  

He then wrote THE UNKNOWN CYCLIST which premiered at the Seattle Film Festival and was purchased as a Starz Original Feature and was honored with a nomination for Outstanding Cable TV movie at the 11th Annual GLADD Media Awards as well as winning The SHINE award for best entertainment special..  Skora developed his comedy skills first at The Second City in Chicago and then later as the backup comic at Catch a Rising Star in NYC. Skora’s first play, MISERABLE WITH AN OCEAN VIEW, directed by Jim Fall, had its world premiere on June 6th, 2015 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California.  It ran for 5 sold-out months thanks to multiple 5-star reviews which placed it as the top-rated original comedy in Los Angeles.  The reviews called Skora “..brilliant” and the play “clever… with hilarious one-liners ”, “laugh-out loud funny” and “…equally masterful to AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.  Skora is able to find absurdity and humor in some of the most shocking of situations”.  

The production is currently looking for other runs in New York, San Francisco and London.  Skora develops most of his writing in The Actor’s Gym at The WhiteFire Theatre, run by Bobby Moresco (Academy-Award winner for “Crash”).  His second play, DAMAGED FURNITURE, directed by Jim Fall, had it’s world premiere on March 24th, 2018 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California.  It ran for 6 sold-out months thanks to multiple 5-star reviews which placed it as the top-rated original comedy in Los Angeles on Better-Lemons for it’s entire run with a 100% sweet critic rating.  Skora and the cast are now looking forward to a run in NYC for 2019.

“What makes the play a big success is its blatant, over-thetop, outrageous comedy that will not quit.  The acting from the five-member ensemble is nothing short of brilliant…” – Don Grigware, Broadway World

9/24/18 - from the KUCI 88.9fm Studios - Janeane spoke with Performance artist/Philanthropist Krissy Terry

LISTEN to today's conversation with Krissy Terry!

PERFORMING ARTIST/PHILANTHROPIST KRISSY TERRY LAUNCHES NEW PLATFORMS FOR FITNESS & WELL-BEING

Los Angeles, CA Performing artist Krissy Terry is launching 2 new health enhancing platforms: Alpha Fitness Body Therapy with existing NBA, NFL, and American Horror Story clientele, which is a one-on-one fitness therapy pain free solution; and Girls Night Fitness, a dance-exercise program that empowers women to feel confident, fit, and sexy through a 30-day program. Girls Night Fitness can be followed online or, for Los Angeles residents, found in studio locations in West Hollywood and Culver City.

Terry was performing as a headliner overseas, and after she tore her hamstring she returned to the States and decided to use her “down time” for the good -- creating a few wellness and fitness businesses. Terry, who has a degree in International Business, wanted to put this aspect of her multi-faceted palette to use.

“From performing on TV and film, Off Broadway, Vegas productions, and then as a headlining act overseas, I got badly injured and tore my hamstring...twice! Not to mention one of my backup dancers fell ill and another also injured. I made the executive decision to return to the States to heal and recover mentally as well as physically. So, in the interim I decided to pursue a business path in the next best thing to pay the bills,” says Terry. “As a professional dancer and athlete, a wellness and therapy business made the most sense for me, since I knew it well.”

Terry has been featured on well-known TV shows and film including CW’s Ringer with Sarah Michelle Gellar, recurring on Young and the Restless, Latin Billboard Awards, International Latin Ballroom Performances, International salsa federation, off-Broadway musicals, Kenny Ortega's production Sirens of TI in Las Vegas who hand-picked Krissy, Vlado Footware (sponsoring Krissy's Overseas Touring Production), Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Fashion TV Asia, and toured her original music overseas produced by some of music industry’s biggest Grammy winners (including Bruno Mars, Beenie Man, Trey Songz, Akon music, to name a few) as a headlining performer and creative director. In film, she has starred in Last Curtain Call opposite Chris Maleki and Billy Wirth and Stealing Las Vegas opposite Eric Roberts.







Terry’s goal is to create a step a day towards perfect self-love and improved confidence which will in turn create an abundance of emotional, financial, and physical success. She believes in the empowerment of women through body, mind, spirit, and offers several Girls Night Fitness dance fitness workshops and classes throughout Los Angeles and the US. Girls Night Fitness the only class that offers heels choreography for non-dancers, sexy follow along dance fitness for non- dancers, and bridal champagne parties.




This athletic country gal, from a small town in Ohio, saw her future performing, inspiring, & motivating other women, and has since worked tirelessly to achieve her dream. As a multi-talented artist and educated businesswoman, Terry has catapulted her career to endless international opportunities in entertainment and business. As a philanthropist, she hosted the Susan G. Komen Pink Gala for 2 years.







The Girls Night Fitness program was designed to give women all the tools essential for them to be the best version of themselves and to never stop reaching for their goals: large and small. The course teaches women to never give their power away. Never depend on someone who does not have your genuine best interest. Always strive to be the best you can be in all aspects of life. Be healthy and fit. Have an open heart and be loving. Find the undeniable happiness in life and embrace it daily.











For more information, please visit:







Www.girlsnightfitness.com







IG: @girlsnightfitness



IG: @krissy_terry

Monday September 24, 2018 at 9:30am - Cole W. Williams, award-winning children’s book author spoke with host Janeane LIVE on KUCI 88.9fm!

LISTEN to today's show featuring Cole W. Williams!

Cole W. Williams, award-winning children’s book author, who has a new book coming out this fall! Dr. Brainchild & Radar: A Popcorn Discovery (Oct. 2) shares the story of a young scientist who makes a startling discovery involving a magnetron, a melted bar of chocolate and some corn kernels. Radar, a trusty wolf partner, is there to assist along the way!

Cole focuses on introducing science to kids in a fun way, and she intentionally kept Dr. Brainchild gender-neutral so that boys and girls can both identify with the scientist!

Cole’s got a fun, bubbly personality, and is truly passionate about learning and children’s literature!


 https://www.colewwilliams.com/.

Monday September 24 at 9:15am, Director Lisa D'Apolito joined host Janeane to talk about her film, LOVE Gilda

LISTEN to today's conversation with Director Lisa D'Apolito!

In her own words, comedienne Gilda Radner looks back and reflects on her life and career. Weaving together recently discovered audiotapes, interviews with her friends, rare home movies and diaries read by modern day comediennes (including Amy Poehler), LOVE Gilda offers a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of a beloved performer whose greatest role was sharing her story.

—Director Lisa D'Apolito


Trailer
https://youtu.be/1B44XRFotuo

Website to get tix
https://www.lovegilda.com/tickets/

Monday September 24 at 9am pst, Janeane spoke with filmmaker JOSÉ PABLO ESTRADA TORRESCANO about his film MAMACITA, featuring his 95-year-old grandmother

LISTEN to today's conversation with JOSÉ PABLO!

US PREMIERE
75 MIN | Documentary | Spanish | Germany/ Mexico | 2018

A filmmaker fulfills his promise to make a film about his 95-year-old grandmother, showcasing her big personality and along the way uncovering the source of deep familial wounds.

Mamacita is a force of nature: businesswoman, former beauty queen, mother and grandmother. She built her family’s wealth by spearheading an enormous Mexican beauty empire. Now at 95, this matriarch remains as strong-willed and impassioned as ever. Accustomed to the spotlight, Mamacita is overjoyed when her grandson, Jose Pablo Estrada Torrescano, finally agrees to fulfill his promise to make a film about her.

In his debut feature, Torrescano crafts a beautifully complex and honest portrait of his grandmother, shot primarily in Mamacita’s extravagant home. Great attention is paid to the ornate details that help conceal deep familial wounds. The film's strength lies in the relationship between Torrescano and Mamacita and the realizations the filmmaker makes about their similarities and ways in which they open each other's eyes to newfound emotional awareness.

Director José Pablo Estrada Torrescano is available for interviews September 23rd in LA.
Contact Elisha Gustafson - elisha@tcdm-associates.com





US PREMIERE AT LA FILM FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 - 11:30 AM - ARCLIGHT HOLLYWOOD

Monday September 17 at 9:45am pst - Stephen Barker, Dean of UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts joined host Janeane

LISTEN to today's featured guest Stephen Barker, Dean of UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts and Director of the UCI Museum and Institute for the Art of California.

Stephen Barker, Dean of UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts and Director of the UCI Museum and Institute for the Art of California joins host Janeane to highlight events coming up in the fall, what freshman/transfer students can do to get enmeshed in campus life and CTSA events, what makes CTSA such an outstanding school, and more. Plus, Dean Barker will discuss his background and some of his experiences since joining UCI.

Stephen Barker, Dean of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts and Director of the UCI Museum and Institute for the Art of California, has been Chair of Drama, Chair of Art, Faculty Assistant to the Chancellor, and Director of the UC-wide Education Abroad Program in France. He was previously a professional actor, director, dancer, choreographer, musician, and advertising executive. He now works internationally in critical theory and aesthetics. 

Stephen Barker has written and edited books and articles on numerous artists and philosophers, and has recently translated several volumes by French philosophers for Stanford University Press. Barker is a founder of the journal Derrida Today and is on the faculty of the London Graduate School. He lives in Irvine and Provence with his wife Michelle, a retired clinical psychologist.

For more information, visit:  http://drama.arts.uci.edu/faculty/stephen-barker