Today we talk with singer/songwriter and Attorney Alan Chapell Growing up on the multi-ethnic streets of Stamford, Connecticut, Alan Chapell was exposed to a multitude of  music – playing piano and trumpet before the age of six. At age 15 Chapell recorded with the legendary producer Jimmy ienner (Dirty Dancing, KiSS, etc)  and more recently with Talking Head Jerry Harrison. He's played to jam-packed houses around the world from Mumbai to Managua. It took Chapell a while to get to this point, but audiences across the U.S. are starting to take notice in a big way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

On this episode of Let's Talk -- we talk with Loyola Marymount University professor Dr. Michael Genovese about the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. We talk about transition issues, what Joe Biden wants to do in the first 100 days, potential cabinet picks and the historic election of Kamala Harris as the first woman and the first woman of color as the Vice President. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

Episode 19 - This episode of Let's Talk is with Occidental College Professor Caroline Heldman. She joins us to talk about the election and what could happen in the days and weeks that follow. This episode airs the day before what many are calling the most important US election in the history of our country.  We talk about everything from what a lame duck final few months could look like, how campaigning during COVID has affected both candidates, and the future of the Republican party.  You can support our podcast clicking here and becoming a patron. You can follow Dr. Heldman on twitter @carolineheldman --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

This week my guest on Let's Talk is Loyola Law Professor Kimberly West-Faulcon.  We talked about the nomination hearings for Amy Coney-Barrett, the hypocrisy of conducting the hearings without weeks of an election, and the legacy adding her to the court now will have for decades to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

We live in a digital world... so much of our entertainment comes from a screen. Including books. In the episode we talk about what it takes to be a book publisher in today's world. Our guest is JC Gabel -- he's a former Playboy magazine writer and editor who now operates Hat and Beard Press -- it's what he calls a print collective, a publishing think tank, and a production house dedicated to all things tactile.   Click hear to support the Let's Talk Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

On this episode of Let's Talk Loyola Marymount Professor Dr. Michael Genovese joins me to talk Campaign 2020.  We were originally going to talk about the debate and the President's Supreme Court nominee... then President Trump tested positive for COVID-19.  That's how crazy our world is right now... we covered it all.   Click here to support the Let's Talk podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

On this episode of Let’s Talk I talk with "The Doctor of Horror", Bekah McKendry. She specializes in horror and science fiction. She has a PhD in Media Studies with a focus on Horror from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a Professor of Horror at the USC School of Cinematic Arts where she teaches genre film classes and workshops. In 2018, McKendry wrote and directed her feature debut ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING starring Constance Wu. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

Hollywood changed in an instant when the COVID-19 shutdowns went into affect. Productions are starting to come back. Savage Agency's Mark Smith joins me on this episode of Let's Talk to discuss what has changed to keep productions safe, how much work has returned, when things will get back to normal... and what will normal look like going forward.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

***This episode includes language that may not be suitable for children. On this episode of Let's Talk -- I talk with award winning voice over artist and radio personality Mark Rider. He shares his journey from small market DJ to ACM Radio Personality of the Year and then his decision to leave radio to become one of the most sought after voice over artists. Some great nuggets on mindset, faith and hard work! Click here to support the Let's Talk Podcast by becoming a patron. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support

My guest this week is Cynthia Toussaint.  38 years ago she was a rising star in the ballet world when an injury began a life long  struggle with chronic pain. Her Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome went un-diagnosed for years in great part because, as a woman, doctors told her it was all in her head. She turned her experiences dealing with chronic pain, the health care and insurance system into a life long mission to advocate for women in pain. Then, in 2019 she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer -- this is the story of her fight to beat breast cancer while being a CRPS sufferer. Battle for Grace by Cynthia Toussaint --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brianbielanskiletstalk/support