Larry Yates AS IS … movies. music . books . and more is an entertaining talk radio show that takes you to the edge.. Yates brings a fresh, new approach to everyday conversation and works to get behind the scenes of topics, people and issues from the world of entertainment to politics with intriguing guests who have been there. A Grammy award winning writer and producer, Yates is founder and CEO of Key Note Entertainment, and a consultant to musicians, writers, major record labels and industry executives.