“Out Loud & Live!” gives a voice to by you - the fans! Covering the innovators and personalities across entertainment, music and popular culture that shape the conversations in every spectrum! From prime-time to convention halls, in films to stage... it’s time to get Out Loud!
Episode 3: Episode #503 | The cast of THE FLASH at NYCC 2026
Reuniting 12 years after the debut of their original series on The CW, the cast of THE FLASH, Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, and John Wesley Shipp, appeared on a panel at New York Comic Con 2026 and thrilled the audience with insight into their favorite moments from the Arrowverse, on-set anecdotes from the musical episode, and other personal favorites. Out Loud went backstage and behind-the-scenes at NYCC!
What's your favorite scary movie? For author and pop culture writer PADRAIC MARONEY, that's an easy question to answer. He's written "It All Began with a Scream," one of the best behind-the-scenes books on the "Scream" franchise, which is celebrating a box office win with its latest installment, "Scream 7." We take a deep dive into the 30-year history of the franchise and share insights into the slasher's fandom as it returns to screens.
20 Feb 2026
Episode 1: Episode #501 | Filmmaker JOSEPH HERRERA on horror flick "Dark Distortion"
Enter the seedy world of celebrity-hungry social influencers who cross paths with a serial killer looking through the lens of terror in "Dark Distortion" by writer/director JOSEPH HERRERA. In this gritty supernatural crime thriller, Herrera mixes genres to deliver a cautionary tale full of greed, sex and malice, and reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges of independent filmmaking.
30 Jul 2025
Episode 13: Episode #412 | Creator/Director ANTHONY HAND introduces "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero"
Everyone needs a hero, and Creator/Producer/Director ANTHONY HAND is about to unleash one for the ages! Get set to save the world from evil and chaos in the animated adventures of "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero" featuring the voice talents of some of the biggest legendary queens to emerge from the hit competition series RuPaul's Drag Race. This queen packs a punch and has swept the Independent Festival Awards with her unique style and dazzling skills! This is one origin story with a kick!
21 Sept 2024
Episode 12: Episode #411 | Creator/Exec Producer MICHAEL GRASSI of NBC’s “BRILLIANT MINDS”
The much-anticipated fall television season rolls out as NBC premieres its newest medical drama, “Brilliant Minds,” starring Zachary Quinto. Ahead of the show’s launch on Monday, September 23, I spoke with the series creator/executive producer, MICHAEL GRASSI, about his latest endeavor and the task of addressing mental health trauma in a one-hour series full of hope, heart, and suspense.
The spotlight is shown much more intensely this PRIDE Season with the sensational release of singer/songwriter BRIGHT LIGHT, BRIGHT LIGHT’s new album Enjoy Youth, which is topping the music charts! The pop performer took some time from his live show schedule to discuss the new album and taking the new music and show on the road.
28 Jun 2024
Episode 10: Episode #409 [AUDIO] | Catching Up with GalPal Actor/Writer JENNY SALDAÑA
Writer/Actor and Comedic Commentator JENNY SALDAÑA remains a lifelong friend and a true voice of our generation (really)! We finally had an opportunity to catch up, celebrate her new and profoundly honest book, as well as go behind the scenes of her “100 Days of No Repeat Outfits” online campaign. [MOSTLY AUDIO PODCAST]
11 Jun 2024
Episode 9: Episode #408 | On the Red Carpet: WoW HOUSE ON FIRE Premiere
It’s time to SLAY! The cast of the new World of Wonder docu-series HOUSE ON FIRE were gathered in Brooklyn, New York for a gala premiere event on the red carpet to celebrate the new original series, just in time for PRIDE season. Check out the fashion and frolic!
3 May 2024
Episode 8: Episode #407 | Marvel Studios’ ECHO director SYDNEY FREELAND
Emmy-nominated writer/Director SYDNEY FREELAND is setting a standard in Hollywood by curating content that authentically speaks to the narratives of all Indigenous Peoples creating new avenues of inclusivity reflective of today's diverse audiences. The trans and Navajo filmmaker has given voice as an executive producer to the latest hero to emerge from Marvel Studios with ECHO starring Alaqua Cox, the formidable assassin introduced in HAWKEYE. All 5 episodes of ECHO are available on Disney+.
8 Apr 2024
Episode 7: Episode #406 | CHUCKY's creator DON MANCINI
The terrifyingly iconic toy is back CHUCKY continues to strike fear in a new generation and pulling the strings behind the hit USA Network SyFy Original Series is DON MANCINI, creator and executive producer and all-around horror film legend, who discusses bringing CHUCKY to television. CHUCKY airs on USA SyFy Network, check local listings.
19 Feb 2024
Episode 6: Episode #405 | The stars of QUANTUM LEAP: RAYMOND LEE & ERNIE HUDSON
QUANTUM LEAP The hit series on NBC, is approaching its Second Season Finale, and its stars RAYMOND LEE and ERNIE HUDSON discuss the fan phenomenon and their roles in the exciting series and its enduring legacy. The QUANTUM LEAP Second Season finale airs on NBC Tuesday night, Feb 20 at 9 pm EST.
The sci-fi phenomenon continues! NBC has a hit with the return of QUANTUM LEAP and Co-Executive Prod/Executive Story Editor (and transgender activist) SHAKINA along with episode Guest Star WILDER YARI fill us in on the latest exciting episode "The Family Treasure" and the thrill of telling authentic stories in the genre. QUANTUM LEAP Season 2 airs on NBC.
5 Feb 2021
Episode 4: Episode #403 | DAVID HOWARD THORNTON
In this episode, actor David Howard Thornton reveals his dark side having crafted one of the horror-film genre’s most frightening monsters Art the Clown from “Terrifier” and he teases fans with news about the sequel! Spoiler Alert: This podcast includes a graphic horror movie trailer.
21 Dec 2020
Episode 3: Episode #402 | YANNI BURTON
Check out the latest episode featuring Pop-Singer YANNI BURTON who has his new single “A Part of Me” to debut and the electrifying music video is already drawing a lot of attention. Yanni bares his heart and soul to his...and then some!
15 Dec 2020
Episode 2: Episode #401 | JUSTIN UTLEY
On this episode of “Out Loud & Live!” singer/songwriter JUSTIN UTLEY shares his new music and his hope to get back on stage performing for his fans soon. Welcome to the new season of the show! “Out Loud & Live!” is gearing up for an exciting new run. Stay tuned!
12 Dec 2020
Episode 1: “Out Loud & Live!” Let’s Get Reacquainted!
We’re just pulling ourselves back together and ready to launch a new season. 2020 was rough, but we’re going to make 2021 shine on! While we line up some great new content, let’s get reacquainted with the format and what you can expect... Check out this "past season" bonus episode to get a feel for what we have in store for you, as we continue to chart the new frontier of this multimedia landscape! Let's get LOUD!
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