Michael Caprio, publicist guru, on The Candi & Randy Show

The formidable (and handsome) Michael Caprio - yes, my husband - guested this week on The Candi & Randy Show to share some of his experience and knowledge of the PR world.

Michael is seriously the real deal. He's handled the PR strategies for Olivia Newton-John, Jon Secada, The Chippendales, Jim Brickman, radio host John Tesh, award winning indie recording artist Matt Zarley, and many authors, musicians and theatrical productions.

If you recently finished creating your album/book/independent movie, and you don't know how to get the world to notice, Michael has some tips to help you in the right direction.

"A Very Bear-y Christmas" - The Candi & Randy Holiday Show

Join us and our 'bear-y' special guests for a fun, furry holiday episode of The Candi & Randy Show:

Mike Enders from AccidentalBear.com

Ian Parks from the web series Where The Bears Are

Travis & Chris from ModernBear.net

Gerald McCullouch from the film BearCity 2

Listen in as our guests share their holiday memories and stories - sure to be a lot of fun, so let the fur fly!

Plus we play their favorite Christmas songs along with some of our own.

The Candi & Randy Show: 2012 OutMusic Award winner Matt Zarley

 

Fresh from his double win at the 2012 OutMusic Awards, Matt Zarley joins us to talk about attending the event this past weekend in Las Vegas where he was honored for Single of the Year ("Change Begins With Me") and Album of the Year ("Change Begins With Me").

The OutMusic Awards are presented by LARA (LGBT Academy of Recording Arts).  The OutMusic Awards nominate and honor LGBT musicians for their achievements and contributions during the past year.

The Candi and Randy Show: Pets & positive thinking

Candi and I discuss the care that goes into our dogs - our "furry family."

And we discuss the laws of attraction and how positive thinking brings change in our lives.

Ballads, bipartisanship and the Bionic Woman

Last night's radio show with Candi chatting about meeting the fab Lindsay Wagner at Olivia Newton-John's concert in Palm Springs, Lindsay's current work helping people find their true human potential plus some current political topics make their way into the discussion.

The show opens with some Olivia Newton-John "Magic"...

Take a listen!

Aurora, CO - The Candi & Randy Show

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This weekend our great nation suffered an enormous tragedy.

At a midnight show of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, CO, a young man, James Holmes, opened fire on the unsuspecting moviegoers.

James started by releasing a tear gas cannister into the audience. The smoked produced from the cannister momentarily lead the audience to believe it was part of the show's hype. Then the gunshots began, ending with a dozen or more dead and upwards of 50 people wounded.

On The Candi & Randy Show we discuss the event and the aftermath of this national tragedy.

Broadway's Ed Dixon on The Candi & Randy Show

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Ed Dixon, veteran of over a dozen Broadway shows (including Les Miserables, Anything Goes, Sunday in the Park with George and No, No, Nanette) joins Candi & Randy to talk about his bestselling memoir "Secrets of a Life On Stage... And Off."

He has worked with everyone from Busby Berkeley to Ruby Keeler to Leonard Bernstein, to Ann-Margret to Kevin Spacey to Tony Danza to Kathie Lee Gifford to Stephen Sondheim and everyone in between.

At the halfway mark of his very long stage career Mr. Dixon suffered a devastating drug addiction which nearly killed him and left him homeless.

He overcame addiction and went on to rebuild his life & career and have even greater successes in his life and profession.

This show is in advance of Ed's already sold-out show at NYC's Metropolitan Room on July 2nd where Ed will read excerpts from his book and sing selections from his career.

For those who can't be there, hit the "play" button and get the inside scoop in advance with The Candi & Randy Show.

Just a few excerpts from "Secrets of a Life On Stage... And Off:"

• On working with Ruby Keeler in No, No, Nanette: "She launched into the big tap number, "I Want To Be Happy" and she had the most amazing taps.  Even at 60 she was like a riveting machine. She starts doing trenches - which are very hard - and then the company start joining in one line at a time.  We got to the end of the number and the audience leapt out of their seats and threw their programs in the air screaming like graduation day at West Point."

• On doing Leonard Bernstein's MASS at the opening of the Kennedy Center: "He was there, and he was writing it as we were rehearsing it.  West Side Story was the first record I ever purchased and here I was working with the person who created it."  Ed also tells a story of auditioning for the production and thinking Bernstein had brought his young boyfriend to sit in on the auditions, and then later discovered it was a 22 year old Stephen Schwartz who was helping with the lyrics for the show.

• Being the first replacement (as "Thenardier") in the original run of Les Miserables: "It was the hottest show in the world.  You couldn't get a ticket.  Every single seat was sold every day.  To come into something that was that "hot" was an amazing experience.  To be in a hit that was that big and important was just amazing."

• On talking so openly about his bout with drug addiction: "It's really why I wrote the book.  It's been more than 20 years since this event, and I thought enough time had past, and I have established my reputation, that I could talk about this.  I was 40 years old and it never occurred to me that something so life changing could happen to me.  I thought I knew who I was, what I was.  I did the wrong thing one Monday afternoon, and the minute I did I knew something terrible had happened."

• Working with Ann-Margret: "You can't imagine how fantastic she was.  She was kind and warm and loving all the time to everyone.  It was like traveling with Buddha - she just gave love to everyone she met."

If you have any interest in what goes on behind the scenes in the theater, join us to hear first hand about an amazing life lived on and off stage.

For more info about Ed, visit www.eddixon.biz

Bachelor Pad winners David Good & Natalie Getz

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We recently welcomes David Good and Natalie Getz of "Bachelor Pad" fame to The Candi & Randy Show.

David Good (Media Personality & Author) was featured in Season 5 of ABC’s "The Bachelorette" and winner of "Bachelor Pad."

After his win, David authored "The Man Code" - a book that delivers advice that goes straight to the head & heart - and in many cases, the funny bone -- helping women crack the code and decipher the men they're attracted to but don't understand. Today, he is a 'Celebrity Ambassador' for Stand Up To Cancer to which he's donates 5% of his book sales, and is keeping busy with his newest project, www.GoodHealthnFitness.com - a one-stop fitness site that boasts workout videos, nutritional videos and fitness tips and ideas.

Natalie Getz is a Fashion Stylist/Consultant, Writer, and TV personality who resides in Los Angeles where she relocated to pursue her career in fashion. She's most recognized for having competed for Jason Mesnick's heart on Season 13 of "The Bachelor" which led to being on the first season of "Bachelor Pad" which she ultimately won, alongside David Good.

Today, Natalie works as a stylist, TV host, manages fashionforwardsingles.com and getzstyle.com, She is often featured commenting on celebrity fashion across many media outlets including: Access Hollywood, Extra, Life & Style Magazine, Too Fab TV and Shoes TV. She recently co-hosted a webisode series with Melissa Rivers for SheKnows.com.

Joseph Troisi on The Candi & Randy Show

So, I may be a bit biased, but I think Joseph Troisi is an amazing example of what a man can be: family man, husband and - get ready for it - handsome super model.

Hit the play button and listen in to what it's like to be a working dad, husband and sexy super-model.

He's got the whole thing going on including the sexy voice AND the fatherhood thing. And what's sexier than that???

Fun chat with a man who's got life in real-world perspective.

Listen: Jake Pavelka on The Candi & Randy Show

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We recently welcomed Jake Pavelka (The Bachelor, Dancing With The Stars) as a guest on The Candi & Randy Show to talk about his new web series on Yahoo Comedy Channel "Burning Love" produced by Ben Stiller.

Plus we talk about his recent run headlining in Las Vegas as the Celebrity Guest MC with The Chippendales at the Rio All-Suites Hotel. And we discuss his appearances on the ABC hit TV shows "The Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars."

For more on Burning Love, visit www.burninglove.com

Hit the play button above to listen.

Actor & Broadway producer Kevin Spirtas on The Candi & Randy Show

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For 7 1/2 years, Kevin Spirtas played the dashing and frolicking Dr. Craig Wesley on NBC’s “Days of Our Lives”.

This was followed by his return to Broadway as the standby for Hugh Jackman as the title role in the musical "The Boy From Oz," having previously appeared on the Great White Way in "A Chorus Line" and "Meet Me in St. Louis."

Kevin has now moved into the role of Broadway producer as part of the producing team for the current hit show "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" - his second stint as a Broadway producer following the acclaimed 2009 revival of "Finian's Rainbow."

Kevin also tours with his acclaimed one man show "Night and Days" - which features his singing, dancing & story telling talents as he tells tales of his adventures as a successful TV and stage actor.

Listen in wtih Candi and Randy as we talk with Kevin about the entertainment industry from both sides of the producing table. Plus we share songs from his CD based on his one man show - "Night and Days" plus music from his Broadway production of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert."

Roslyn Kind on The Candi & Randy Show

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While she may have started out as "Barbra Steisand's little sister" - Roslyn Kind has made a big name for herself thanks to acclaimed recordings, appearances in concert, on Broadway and television.

L.A. Times: "Forget that Roslyn Kind is Barbra Streisand's kid sister. She's too good and too special to have to worry about comparisons..."

The London Times: “To say she is superb would be an understatement.” 

The New York Post: “She’s so good on so many levels; it’s difficult to categorize her.  This elegant, beautiful, petite, dynamo delight rules the stage with a royal command that demands adoration from every seat in the house.”

In addition to her work on stage and in the studio, Roslyn also takes pride in her work for various animal welfare, Alzheimer’s and AIDS related charitable organizations including HSUS, APLA and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS.

Roslyn will be performing in concert at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts Saturday April 28th.  More info at RoslynKind.com

Hit the play button above to hear Roslyn talk about her music, career on stage AND her love of dogs.  Great, fun show.

The Candi & Randy Show: "Educate Me" - Current Events

 

It's that time again, kids: we're into the general election cycle.

Candi and I will talk about politics and current events: Santorum's out, Romney says it's on, Newt is still in it to win it, George Zimmerman was charged and North Carolina is wrestling with Amendment One to ban marriage equality... Fun show!

And you know there will be a whole lot more as well - Isn't there always?

We love callers - opinions and intelligence make us happy - tonight at 11pmEST/8pmPST

Call in at 818/495-6931 or hit the link: http://tobtr.com/s/3134741

The Candi & Randy Show: Long Distance Relationships

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Long distance relationships are one of the top trending relationship topics of all time. There are a great many parts to a LDR (long distance relationship).

Candi and I have both been involved in long distance relationships, so last night's show was about the ups, downs and in-betweens of making a relationship work long distance.

Matt Zarley talks about new remixes & music video: Trust Me

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Matt Zarley was our guest last night on The Candi & Randy Show talking about his new dance remixes for "Trust Me" plus the upcoming music video for the project.

If you missed the show, hit play above.

You can check out the music on iTunes here.

The Candi & Randy Show: Justin Utley, OUTmusic Award winning singer/songwriter

Justin Utley - OUTmusic Award winning singer/songwriter - joins us on The Candi & Randy Show to talk about his new critically acclaimed CD "Nothing This Real."

• SiriusXM OutQ Radio named him "Artist of the Year"

• Next Magazine called him "New York's hottest up-and-coming musician."

• Good Morning Maine: "Exceptional songwriting... Outstanding and groundbreaking music. This is what you've been looking for."

Tune in to hear Justin tell his story, the story "behind the songs," his approach to songwriting and his candid thoughts about life in the honest lane.  He also discusses his experience with the Mormon Church and "gay conversion therapy."

This is a really great show, and we laugh a lot, in addition to enjoying his great music.

Justin Utley in concert

Mary Chapin Carpenter: "Shut Up and Kiss Me"

If my radio show co-host Candi was a country singer, I imagine she would be something like Mary Chapin Carpenter: sultry voice, blond and smart.

The Candi & Randy Show: Let's Talk About Sex

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Last night on The Candi & Randy Show, we talked about sex. Specifically, sex scenes in the movies and on television. Sex scenes that were passionate, funny or made you feel uncomfortable.

Check it out.

(:30 second commercial at the beginning, but none after that.)

Encore airing of "The Candi & Randy Valentines Show" tonight

Dave Koz, Elaine Paige, Donny Osmond and Billy Jeffrey

By popular demand, we are airing our very special Valentine's Day edition of "The Candi & Randy Show" tonight!

Join us and our very special guests smooth jazz superstar Dave Koz, Broadway & West End theater legend Elaine Paige, the fabulous Donny Osmond and Billy Jeffrey from ABCs "True Beauty" and the Chippendales. They'll be talking favorite Valentine's Day memories plus we have great romantic music.

9pmEST/6pmPST - click here to listen in

If you miss the show - and why would you? - you can go to the same link to hear/download the archived show anytime.

Elaine Paige: Video highlights of her Lincoln Center concert

Highlights from Paige's first show on February 10th which nearly 'blew the roof off' at the Allen Room, receiving well-deserved rapturous applause and multiple standing ovations.

Elaine will be one of our very special guests on The Candi & Randy Show for Valentine's Day. Elaine shares with us her favorite romantic Valentines memory plus several of her most romantic songs.

Don't miss the show Tuesday, February 14th at 9pmEST/6pmPST - click here for more info and to listen to the show Tuesday evening.

You can also catch the archived show at the same link anytime after the show airs.