Johnny Sanchez and Elias Isreal welcome to Life & Laughs Podcast Hollywood Movie and Tv Star, Diane McBain! Diane is known for being one of the most beautiful glamour girls of the 1960's. She is best known for her roles in television on Surfside 6, Maverick, Wild Wild West, Batman, Dallas as well as many appearances in movies such as Claudele Inglish, Parish, Spinout and many more. Diane has worked with such Hollywood legends as Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Richard Burton, Troy Donahue, James Garner, Roger Moore, Debbie Reynolds, Joan Crawford, Carolyn Jones and many more. She also has tow books available at Amazon.com including her Memoir titled Famous Enough and her Novel entitled The Laughing Bear. During the interview Diane discusses how she got her start in acting and being thrust into the Hollywood life with constant work right away with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. She tells of Hollywood Producer Aaron Spelling asking her Dad for her hand in Marriage and what happened next. Diane tells of her rocky relationship with Legend Joan Crawford and what despicable thing Joan did to her. Diane explains why being cast as a Femme Fatale and Bad Girl in the majority of her roles bothered her so much. We find out what it was like working with Elvis Presley and what he was like on set and off as well as whether or not they ever dated. Diane talks about the mystery behind her parents reporting her missing in 1965 and the events that led up to it. We hear about Diane playing Pinky Pinkston on the iconic tv show Batman and some of the struggles it encompassed. Diane talks about appearing on many hit shows such as Charlie's Angels, Starsky and Hutch, Dallas, Grizzly Adams, Maverick, Sabrina The Teenage Witch and many more. She tells of the challenges of being on Soap Opera's like Days of Our Lives and Young and The Restless. We hear about Diane's meeting with the heiress of the Otis Elevator Company and how they would go grave-rubbing together. Diane describes her love of writing and talks about writing her screenplay as well as a novel called The Laughing Bear and her Memoir titled Famous Enough a Hollywood Memoir which are both available on Amazon. Finally Diane answers the questions if she could go back, would she do it all again and whether or not she would do anything differently and tells us what she would most like to be remembered for. This was a delightful and entertaining interview with a true legendary Hollywood actress, writer, and all around very nice person. Please be sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Life & Laughs Podcast YouTube Channel and click the bell to get reminders of new episodes. Thank you so much for joining us today and check out the links to the Audio Podcast, Facebook, YouTube, and theInstagram pages at LifeAndLaughs.Simplecast.com!
Tv and Movie Star Izabela Vidovic, who was Via in the movie Wonder with Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, the daughter of Jason Stathom in the movie Homefront, Matty Ross in Veronica Mars with Kristen Bell, and has appeared in many other films and shows such as Supergirl(Young Supergirl), I Zombie(Isobel), Zombieland(Little Rock), The Fosters(Taylor Shaw), and who also makes up one third of the all female production company Almost Normal Productions joins Johnny Sanchez and Elias Isreal for another fun show to kick off Season 2 of Life & Laughs Podcast! We learn how Bela kind of fell into her acting career at the age of seven. Bela describes working with many A list actors such as Jason Stathom, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kristen Bell, Kate Bosworth, John Stamos, Della Reese and more at such an early age. Bela describes what it was like playing Via in the hit movie Wonder with Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson and how it impacted her life. She discusses with us some of her acting techniques such as how she connects to certain characters she plays and how she is able to cry on camera. We find out all about her production company, her partners, and some of the many projects they have done and are currently working on. Bela tells us of her love of writing and directing and some of her future goals. We also find out about her passion for writing and performing music as well as her plans for the future. She tells us which iconic tv show she is obsessed with, her favorite actor, who she would like to kill in a movie and answers other fun questions. Next, Bela spins our dumb question wheel and answers a ridiculous question. It's a little life and a whole lot of laughs on this weeks episode of Life & Laughs Podcast with Johnny and Elias!
Reading of 'Twas The Night Before Christmas by Life & Laughs Podcast Co-Host, Johnny Sanchez. Merry Christmas to you and your families from Dr. Bil, Elias, Johnny, Rick, Jo Jo, and all of us at Life & Laughs Podcast!
Legendary Radio and TV Personality, Craig O'Neill is honored for his fifty one years of broadcasting on this fun and exciting episode of Life & Laughs Podcast with Johnny Sanchez and Elias Isreal! We go back in time and relive how Craig got his start in radio, some of his fondest memories, his move to television news, and getting to talk to his Idol Johnny Carson. We find out his biggest blooper of all time on the air as an Anchor for THV 11 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Craig also re-broadcast some of his old radio spots from when he first began in radio. We hear about his Saturday morning tv dance show taped from Wild River Country in the eighties, his love for supporting Charities like Children's Literacy programs and the many other benefits he has helped to raise over forty million dollars for. We play Finish This Sentence with Craig and find out things you don't know about him such as the number one thing he loves to do, the first two things he does every day, his hidden talent, and you will hear him tell the touching story that gave him goosebumps while sharing. Craig shares with us his love for Arkansas and it's residents and what he plans to do after his retirement. We find out about the enjoyment he receives from writing and about the novel he is writing called the Wizard of Woo Pig. Some of Craig's old friends from the past drop in to visit him as well... such as Sherman Bonner, Marvin and of course his good friend Lashonda Reed! Plus our very own so called Show Psychologist, Dr. Bil(with one L) is back to interpret some listener's dreams! It's a little life with a whole lot of laughs on this fun episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Be sure to click the subscribe button to get notifications of new episodes and to be entered into our drawing for a free Life & Laughs T-Shirt! Also check out our many social media links and our Youtube Channel by going to our website at LifeAndLaughs.Simplecast.com.
Arkansas Razorback basketball legend and current head basketball coach at Parkview High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, Scotty Thurman joins Johnny and Elias for another fun and exciting episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Scotty talks about life growing up in Ruston, Louisiana and where he found his love for the game of basketball. We find out what it was like for him being a part of the 1994 NCAA Championship Basketball Team and making the shot that helped win the title! Scotty discusses his relationship with Corliss Williamson, Nolan Richardson, and Mike Anderson and what they mean to his life today. He even tells us a funny story about Corliss Williamson from their college days. Scotty continues by describing what it was like being invited to the White House and speaking from the Rose Garden as well as a lot of the other positive effects of being a part of that team and hitting the game winning shot. Scotty talks about his time after leaving school early and playing in many countries overseas. We also find out the many accomplishments Scotty has made since his playing days. He then explains what it was like being back on the sidelines at the University of Arkansas as a coach instead of a player and what the University has meant to him and his family. We then discuss the challenges and rewards of coaching High School age kids as opposed to College kids and his love for what he does. Scotty discusses the talented players he has on his team this year and the prospects of the upcoming season. We get Scotty's predictions on Mayson Jones and Isiah Joe and where he thinks they may go in the NBA Draft and their possible futures as professionals. We get his opinion on possible changes to the rules and regulations of the game of basketball. We even find out what his favorite Christmas gift was, his favorite childhood toy, his first car, and what he wants for Christmas this year. You will love this interesting and fun interview with one of the greatest basketball players to ever play for the Arkansas Razorbacks on this episode of Life & Laughs Podcast with Johnny Sanchez and Elias Isreal!
Singer, actress, and the daughter of Legendary Rat Pack Member Dean Martin joins Johnny and Elias for another exciting episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Deana discusses growing up with six brothers and sisters in Beverly Hills while attending school with some other huge stars! She tells of all of the famous friends of her father's that would hang out at their Hollywood home such as Uncle Frank(Frank Sinatra), Uncle Sammy(Sammy Davis Jr.), and Marilyn Monroe. We learn how Frank Sinatra gave her very first singing lesson to her and how Sammy Davis Jr. taught her to tap dance and how she loved wearing his suit while singing and dancing around the house because they were the same size. Deana explains what it was like performing on stage and tv with her famous Dad as well as with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Deana talks about her Dad's humorous side on and off stage and answers the question whether or not there was really alcohol in all of those drinks he always had on stage. She also remembers with us her appearing on the Dating Game tv show where she chose famous comedian, Steve Martin as her date and gives us the details about their trip to Italy together! Deana describes recording a duet with her Dad and recording at the famous Capitol Records Studio. She tells of the rewards and the challenges of performing live on her Facebook page every Friday afternoon. We hear of how she received her pilots license and about her love for flying. We then discuss her book, Memories are Made of This; Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes and the plans of turning it into a movie. You will love this fast paced, engaging, and fun trip down memory lane with Ms. Deana Martin! Our very own show Psychologist Dr. Bil(one L) stops by to play the Whisper Game with Johnny and Elias as well! It's a lot of life with a whole lot of laughs on this episode of Life & Laughs Podcast!
Actor, voice actor, and singer/songwriter Jet Jurgensmeyer joins radio personality and actor, Johnny Sanchez along with Comedian and Best Selling Author, Elias Isreal for another fun episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Jet is currently playing Boyd Baxter on the final season of the hit ABC show Last Man Standing starring Tim Allen. Jet has been in many movies including Adventures in Babysitting, The Little Rascals Save the Day, American Sniper, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Babysitter's Nightmare, Lukewarm, and Woodlawn. He has also been on several tv shows including CSI:Crime Scene Investigation, Grey's Anatomy, Austin & Ally Hot in Cleveland, Blackish, and Will and Grace. He a voice actor as well, appearing on several shows and films such as Bubble Guppies, Puppy Dog Pals, The and Dirty Show, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie, and T.O.T.S. Jet is also a singer songwriter. You can get more information about Jet on his webpage at www.JetJurgensmeyer.com. Watch this entire unedited video interview on our Youtube Channel. Be sure to click that subscribe button and please be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube Channel when you search Life & Laughs Podcast to get reminders of more celebrity interviews. You can also search for Life & Laughs Podcast on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks for listening and for making Life & Laughs Podcast one of the best new Podcast today!
Atticus Shaffer, star of the ABC hit comedy series The Middle for all nine seasons, with roles in blockbusters like Hancock starring Will Smith, as Edgar in Frankenweenie, and as Ono in Disney's The Lion Guard joins Johnny and Elias for another fun and entertaining episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Atticus tells us how he landed his very first audition by accident and how his career just took off from there. He describes being diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta(Brittle Bone Disease) and how he overcomes it to have a successful life and career. Atticus talks about his biggest fan, his Mom and what she has meant to his life spiritually, personally, and professionally. He then shares his love for Jesus Christ and the importance of sharing his faith with others. We then discuss his time on the show the Middle as he remembers being the only cast member from the original pilot to get picked up for the second pilot with a whole new cast, life on the set of the show, his relationship with the cast, the surprising way he found out about the show ending season, life after the show, and why the love of the fans will make The Middle become a nostalgic series for generations to come. Atticus tells us about some of his favorite celebrities he has had the chance to work with as well as those he would like to work with in the future. He also shares with us some of his future aspirations as an actor, his production company, and even the possibility of ministry. He explains to us how voice over work is done in movies and tv as well as the successful career he has made from it. We find out about his hobbies, favorite tv shows and movies, and his love for exploring new food. Finally, Atticus answers fan mail from Life & Laugher's and spins our Dumb Question Wheel for even more fun on this week's action packed episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Be sure to follow Atticus on his new Twitch Tv Channel at www.Twitch.tv/atticusshaffervlog and on Youtube and Instagram when you search Atticus Shaffer Vlog!
From the Netflix show, Last Chance U, the Head Football Coach at Missouri Southern University, Jeffrey Sims joins Johnny and Elias for a very educational and interesting conversation with a lot of laughs. Coach Sims talks about his accomplishments such as winning a Jr College Championship, sending 51 of his players to the NFL, having four teams with undefeated seasons, being named the Jr College National Coach of the Year, while graduating his players with a 3.0 grade point average. He discusses what it's like coaching during a pandemic. Coach tells us how he turns losing teams into championship teams while teaching his players to be as competitive in the classroom as they are on the football field. He also discusses the challenges of coaching today's generation of players in a social media addictive society. We will hear about how he handles the pressure of today's win or get fired mentality when it comes to coaching. We will learn how being on the Netflix show, Last Chance U effected him. Coach talks to us about his goal of becoming a billionaire before his life is done and you don't want to miss what happens when he spins the Life & Laughs Dumb Question Wheel. We talk life with Coach Sims with a lot of laughs on this weeks episode of Life & Laugh Podcast!
Reality tv star, actor, promoter, and entrepreneur, Syrus from MTV's The Real World Boston and The Real World/Road Rules Challenge series joins Johnny and Elias for another exciting episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Syrus tells us about his miracle birth, growing up, and his life before being cast on The Real World. He describes going to "Celebrity High" with famous people like Charlie Sheen, Carson Daily, and Gary Coleman and how his High School teacher changed his life which has encouraged him to help others and give back to those in need. We find out how he was accidently cast on The Real World, his time on the show, as well as behind the scenes action you didn't see. He talks about the power of celebrity and all of the benefits he has reaped when he was on the show as well as today. Learn about his clothing line, the autobiography he is working on, and his possible political aspirations. Syrus talks about his time on the popular tv show Baywatch and knocking out Eminem in his Video of the year, Without Me. We also hear about the time he appeared with the legendary Kobe Bryant on one of the shows and what it was like hanging out with the Basketball Icon. Johnny and Elias get to know Syrus on this weeks fun and entertaining episode of Life & Laughs Podcast!