YTunes Shuffle

Episode 71: Greg Roque

Meet Greg Roque: A stand up comedian and performer and writer and pop culture junkie who has defied all the odds! In this episode Greg talks about his continuous pursuit to overcome a paralyzing wrestling accident in high school...with a lot of help from pop culture. We discuss the importance of a tangible music and movie collection, online dating stories, and the amazing Los Angeles, hispanic punk scene.

The famous game, Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to Seattle, Washington, before we get into a First Concert Story that brings an immediate YTunes Connection. The show is ends with Greg's Last Concert Story before we wrap up with all the places you can find Greg in the future.

 

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Episode 70: Max Fitelson

Max Fitelson is the lead singer and head of the Max Fite Band. In studio, he brought his bassist Carl Raether, and together, we learn a lot about the LA based band, how growing up in Seattle led to trouble for Max and what Carl did to keep out of trouble growing up in Virginia.

The music informs the shared soundtrack to their lives, including a battle with alcohol, picking up instruments later in life, the group's mutual love for Back To The Future, and how this all led to the band performing alongside their heroes.

If you loved the #Fave5 Max brought, check out more about the songs and the artists on our blog, here.

We take our guests all the way to Portland, Maine for a round of Band Or Bar. See if you get this week's game correct before clicking on the links.

Then we learn about an epic First Concert and Last concert before wrapping up the show. Follow the band on Facebook and Instagram and get the latest tour information on their website maxfiteband.com

 

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Episode 69: Dustin David

We open the show with a quick "Maggi and Me's Mood Music" a segment where we get a deeper look into how our hosts Maggi Mayfield and David Earl Waterman are jamming on right now. Dustin David, comic, writer and performer, joins the show and we reminisce how our mutual friend Melanie Vesey (Episode 3) was just working on her stand up album.

Dustin shares the story of his life through his #Fave5 songs: How he grew up in Maine and the crappy jobs he had before he was a cool kid, what it took for him to get sober, his surprising time working with a burlesque troop, practicing for his stand up comedy album, Something Pretentious, and the one time he was playing cat-n-mouse with Morrissey in Los Angeles at a book store. Dustin also brought a guest with him, the lovely filmmaker, Vanessa. You will hear her chime in on some stories as well.

If you loved Dustin's music, you can learn more about the artists in the blog, here.

Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to Columbia, South America. See if you can guess along with Dustin, Vanessa and Maggi before clicking the links!

Then we head back in time to Dustin's First Concert, the jagged memory of his Last Concert and we share every one's Last Concert stories before wrapping up the show.

Dustin is a traveling comedian and you can keep up with him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Episode 68: Zahra Ali

This episode starts out with something NEW called Maggi & Me Mood Music. Both hosts, Maggi Mayfield and David Earl Waterman set up the show with the music that reflects their mood. Then we meet, comedian and actress, Zahra Ali. 

Right off the bat, we learn that Zahra and Maggi both grew up in New Jersey. She explains her hustle in Los Angeles and the show she runs called Facial Recognition Comedy before we jump into her #Fave5 songs.

 

She takes us through her upbringing with strick Muslim parents that didn't allow music in the house and how her mom let her sneak it in! She talks about when she first started having crushes, the one band that her family bonded over, how she handled not being allowed to attend school dances/functions, and life as a bicoastal comedian fighting the social norm. 

If you liked her songs, you can check out all the YTunes Shuffle Song Nuggets on her #Fave5 here.

This week, Band Or Bar takes us to Miami, FL. Try and guess along with Zahra and Maggi before clicking the links. Then we wrap up with the story of her First Concert and the Last Concert she went to.

Keep up with her stand up and career and follow Zahra on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Episode 67: Adam Chester

Adam Chester is a songwriter, singer, pianist, author, and most notably, Elton John's surrogate. Which mean, Adam rehearses the band for Elton and sometimes, even teaches Elton his own songs that he may have forgotten.

Through his Fave5 songs, Adam talks about growing up and only child with his "SMother," what it was like being teased for looking like a member of the Bee Gees and how the led him to his wife, how working in a record store led to him eventually working for Elton John, and how he, as a parent, struggles with trying to encourage his kid to play music (and not use cuss words in his rap).

Get fun nuggets on all the songs you heard on our blog.

Our Game Show Band Or Bar takes us to Salem, OR. Try to guess along with Adam and Maggi before you click the links. Then Adam describes a horrific First Concert Story before we wrap up with his Last Concert.

Find more of Adam's work on his website and stay up to date with him on Instagram.

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Episode 66: Brian Scolaro

Brian Scolaro is a nationally touring comedian and television actor, recognizable from shows like Madmen, I'm Dying Up here, Girl Meets Word, Superior DOnuts, Conan, Bones, Grey's Anatomy, and Dexter, to name a few. He takes us through his #Fave5 songs and tell stories about growing up in New York, family vacations, being an intern at a major studio, going through the fake audition process, asshole ex girlfriends, and just how crazy college was for him...like so crazy, how to clear a room full of girls with one song.

Get a peek into the YTunes Nuggets on the artists he chose by clicking here.

He talks about living with MS, and his spin on social media before we get into our favorite game show, Band Or Bar! See if you can guess along with Brian and Maggi before clicking the links.

We wrap up with the most "embarrassing" First Concert and Last Concert stories. See Brian live near you and stay in touch on Twitter, or Instagram.

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Episode 65: Kudisan Kai

Kudisan Kai is a busy singer/songwriter who toured as a back up singer with Elton John and Chaka Khan. She stops by the show to share all original music or songs that she has performed. Each of these peices are important milestones not only in her life, but in her career. She discusses everything from her first love who introduced her to rock music, what it was like growing up in a music-less home in Memphis, how she became a the youngest singer in a professional opera company, and the first song she wrote that Sir Elton John heard that gave her the confidence she needed to continue to pursue writing music.

Her Songs are titled: "Fade Into Oblivion," "If You Loved Me," "Beautiful," "Everlasting Love," and "Lovin' You at Howard University Jazz Ensemble."

 

This week we find ourselves in Chicago for Band Or Bar (try to see if you guess it correctly!) before we learn about Kudisan's First and Last Concert. Plus, she shares a secret about performing music for a living.

 

She has a new book out called Memoirs of A Backup Diva and an album that just came out called The Healing. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see her on a stage near you!

 

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Episode 64: Monique Wyatt

Monique Wyatt is a creative writer and stand up comedian. She weaves us through her upbringing in Chicago and Los Angeles, what it was that got her kicked out of school, and what it felt like when she met her husband. Monique is sharp and hilarious and takes a few hard left turns in her stories, so just when you think you know where the story is going, it ends totally different! Which is what we like about her!

Check out all the nuggets about her #Fave5 songs on the blog. Then, play along with Band Or Bar as David takes us to Michigan, but see if you can guess along with Monique and Maggi!

Then, the show wraps up with the stories of Moniques First and Last Concert. Keep up with her on Facebook! Then make sure to stay connected to the show and reach out with questions or comments on your favorite social media platform, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Episode 63: Matt Brauning

Matt Brauning is an old, dear friend of host Maggi Mayfield's. Matt has an inspiring story of growing up with not much in Orange County, CA, turning his life into a multi-million dollar real estate business and then leaving it all to pursue his true passions...helping people. Matt is now an established, nationally touring speaker and author and the soundtrack to follow suit will not disappoint.

You can get delicious YTunes Nuggets about Matt's Fave5 songs before we head to San Bernadino for a round of Band Name or Bar Name before he drops a news bomb on Maggi.

Then Matt takes us on an adventure with the story of his First and Last Concerts before he talks more about his latest book "The Firebox Principle" out now.

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Episode 62: Alex D'Lerma

Alex D'Lerma is a former radio personality turned actor turned filmmaker. He runs the Cinema Gym in Burbank, CA (a studio for actors and directors to continue to work out and hone their skills). Plus, he just released his latest film "Fear, Love and Agoraphobia." Through Alex's #Fave5 we learn that he is obsessed with your host, David Earl Waterman's 3-names, what it was like growing up the youngest of 6 kids in a small agricultural town, how he got started in the performing arts and his journey since then. We learn lots of life lessons about staying positive and doing-the-work. Plus, there was so much content it couldn't all fit into this information packed-episode. Check out This B-Side track where Alex explains how to know when your movie is "done."

Your host, Maggi Mayfield, had a lot of fun learning about Alex's #Fave5 songs and came up with some really interesting YTunes Nuggets. If you want to learn more about any of the music you hear, check out some facts here.

 

Band Name Or Bar Name takes us to Paris, France. See if you can guess along with Alex and Maggi as David butchers the French pronunciations.

We wrap up the show with a sneak peak into Alex's First and Last Concert. Keep up with Alex on his website and check out his latest film, "Fear, Love, And Agoraphobia."

 

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