Spotlight Conversations

About Spotlight Conversations

Radio personality and voiceover pro Donna Reed interviews friends in the entertainment biz inside her cozy linoleum free recording studio. Unscripted and always entertaining, listen in and find out why music + media are the conversation starters. Theme song: Mark Sparrow, Song Bird Studios | Booth announcer: Joe Szymanski

Publisher

Donna Reed

Category

arts · music · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jun 2020

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

168 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Children's author Cindy Miller talks about how her new book teaches compassion through storytelling

   In the studio today with author and educator Cindy Miller, who has just written a book that children, parents and teachers will find heartwarming from start to finish! The story 'Alli the Alligator: A Children's Book About Kindness, Bullying, Courage, and Celebrating Differences' teaches readers the values of courage, compassion and family while reminding us all that being different is a gift - plus how finding your purpose in life in one busy world can be really easy! Join us. About t...

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Nashville comedian Brian Bates talks about his new movie 'The Breadwinner' with Nate Bargatze; his new hit comedy special 'Worried', and why 'resting-worried face' is really a thing

   In Nashville today with the always entertaining comedian Brain Bates, and does he give us some funny back stories about his new movie with Nate Bargatze called 'The Breadwinner', and his new special 'Worried'! Fans worldwide are familiar with Bates' "resting-worried face" as part of his stand-up routine, but on the podcast we not only find out what's behind his ''look", but also how he turned a lifetime of overthinking, awkward encounters and people-pleasing habits into one hilarious and rela...

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Children's book author Evelina Ruimy empowers kids through her story of courage and confidence

   In Los Angeles today with children's book author Evelina Ruimy, best known for writing 'Hop's tales: The Kind Bunny' - available now wherever you get your books - and it's the best kind of story for parents and teachers - as well as for kids! Evelina's book, complete with perfect rhyming and engaging illustrations, focuses on instilling those all important qualities for both children and adults: empathy, confidence, resilience and social-emotional learning. Bring along your love of books and ...

Who has been a guest on Spotlight Conversations

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jeffrey Umberger
• George Whittam
• Maria Castellucci Moore

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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