Talia Shire (yes, THE Talia Shire) to Dish About Godfather Trilogy!

September 30, 2008

Having played two of the most memorable movie characters of all time – Connie Corleone in The Godfather trilogy and (Yo) Adrian Pennino in Rocky’s I though V – Talia Shire is extremely high on our list of all-time favorite actors.

So it should come as no surprise that we break into caps mode when telling you that TALIA IS ON BLOGTALKRADIO TONIGHT!

An interview you can't refuse.

Screen legend Talia Shire: An interview you can't refuse

At 9 p.m. EDT, Back By Midnight host Aaron Aradillas talks with Francis Ford Coppola’s sister about the new Godfather box set, as well as other great films in her distinguished career.

But just when we’ve settled back into lower-case mode, we have no choice but to hit the “shift” key because ALSO ON THE SHOW WILL BE GORDON WILLIS!

Gordon, as cinefiles well know, was the cinematographer on The Godfather flicks, as well as on many of Woody Allen’s greatest hits, including Annie Hall, Manhattan, Zelig and Broadway Danny Rose.

So leave the remote, take the cannolis, and log onto this incredible show pronto!

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Do You Want Radio Show or Event?

September 30, 2008

If you feel your BlogTalkRadio show isn’t generating enough traffic, you might consider how your promoting each segment. Sure, you can just write up your show description and leave it at that, or you can treat each different show as an event and prote it with much fanfare.

One of the ways I like to spread the word about the various BlogTalkRadio shows is by promoting it as an event on Face Book. This is very simple to do. If you don’t have a FaceBook it only takes a few minutes to create. If you do have an account, log in.

  • To the right under “applications” click on the link for “events”
  • You will be taken to a menu listing various events. At top right center, there’s a button labeled “create an event” click on this.
  • Now fill in your event name and all relevant information. Don’t forget to include the time, date and link back to your advertised segment.
  • Click the blue “Create Event” button the bottom.
  • You will be taken to a screen where you can upload images. This is especially handy if you have a special guest to promote.
  • Click again to create your event and your done!
  • Next invite everyone you know who would enjoy this event.

That’s all it takes to turn your show into an event. The more people you friend on FaceBook, the more likely you are to have a good turnout.

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What’s Going On? Sepetember 30, 2008

September 30, 2008

Thomas Dekkar

Here are some BlogTalkRadio highlights to get you through the end of the month, rent and mortgage are due tomorrow, blues.

All times EDT

  • Thomas Dekkar of the brand new Fox hit “Terminator” is on TV Talk with Shaun Daily this evening at 6:00.
  • Tonight at 9:00, Dr. Blogstein welcomes Entourage star Jordan Belfi to the Radio Happy Hour.
  • This afternoon at noon Jackie Plant will talk about the versatility of stir-fries, plus interview cookbook author Nick Malgieri on In the Kitchen.
  • The only thing separating man from beast is our ability to accessorize. Join Missus Smarty Pants today at 2:00 p.m. to discuss finding the perfect bag to match your outfit.
  • This afternoon at 3:30 Fat and Fabulous shares fall favorites including recipes, cute comfort and fun activities.
  • At 8:30 p.m. Aubrey “Allen” Smith talks about the history of trucking, detailing interesting and sometimes humorous facts about the industry.
  • At 9:00 p.m. hosts Bob Coyne and Mike Killen recaps the East Coast Big Foot Conference held in Jeanette, PA over the weekend.

Hope you enjoy today’s BlogTalkRadio programming!

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Our ‘Top 12 Curvy Entertainers’ List Unveiled!

September 29, 2008

As we told you this morning, Mo’Nique took top honors on the first annual BlogTalkRadio/PLUS Model Magazine “Top 12 Curvy Entertainers” list.

The ranking honors dynamic divas who have made significant strides in the entertainment industry by celebrating the skin they’re in and empowering curvy women around the world to do the same.

And tonight, Chenese Lewis, host of BlogTalkRadio’s PLUS Model Radio, unveiled the full list. But in case you missed the just-wrapped show, here are all the fabulous full-figured females who stand proudly in our Pantheon of Panache:

1. Mo’Nique: From standup comedian to movie actress to host of the highly popular Mo’Nique’s F.A.T. Chance on the Oxygen Network, Mo’Nique has built a winning career, all while maintaining her belief that women with curves deserve to be successful – and to have it all!

Ravishing in the No. 2 spot.

Raven Simone: Ravishing - as always - in the No. 2 spot.

2. Raven Simone: She has come a long way from the adorable, pint-size favorite on The Cosby Show to singer and star of That’s So Raven on the Disney Channel – and may be worth almost half a billion dollars – but Raven remains one child star who is still comfortable in her skin.

3. Oprah Winfrey: Where to start with this woman who has bared her soul to the public concerning her life and struggles with body image?  How about a confident, successful philanthropist and icon, who stands as a shining example of the adage “Anything is possible.”

4. America Ferrera: We love America! This amazing actress continues to make us root for the quirky Betty Suarez, the lead character on ABC’s Ugly Betty. Betty is smart, funny, soulful, practical and she gets the guy(s)!  What’s more, we adored her in the ever-popular chick-flick series, The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants.

5. Queen Latifah: All hail the Queen. The poised, confidant and glamorous Cover Girl, actress and humanitarian (check out The CurvationSM Project ConfidenceSM Awards) is also the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! She now touts ”better health” as one of her campaigns. Yes, we can dig that. Look for her in the upcoming movie, The Secret Life of Bees.

6. Jordin Sparks: The winner of American Idol Season 6, Jordin, was the youngest contestant ever to take top honors. We cheered this curvy beauty all the way!  And a little-known fact: She was also a plus model for Torrid!

7. Sara Ramirez: This Tony Award-winning actress is unafraid to flaunt her curves, even if it means dancing in her undies on the top-rated ABC show, Grey’s Anatomy. And did you catch her in the red dress in the Got Milk? ads? Va-va-voom curves!

Broadway babe breaks in at No. 10.

Marissa Jaret-Winokur: Broadway babe breaks in at No. 10.

8. Jill Scott: A soulful triple Grammy Award-winning songstress, Jill has a new CD hitting the charts, a tour in the works  and a new Ashley Stewart bra line. She’s also an actress and published poet. This multi-talented diva has it all going on!

9. Jennifer Hudson: She may have been booted off American Idol, but this diva defied the odds in the movie Dreamgirls by tackling a larger-than-life role and going on to win an Oscar for Best Actress!  There’s also her latest role in the Sex and the City movie and in the upcoming Secret Life of Bees. Jennifer may have made a hit of And I Am Telling You, but she is going – all the way to the top!

10. Marissa Jaret-Winokur: You just have to love this vivacious, bubbly actress who began her career on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning Hairspray. She most recently cha-cha’d her way into our hearts on this past season’s Dancing with the Stars.

11. Camyrn Manheim: A current favorite on NBC’s Ghost Whisper, this activist, poker player, actress, Emmy Award winner and role model continues to be a champion for smart, talented, curvy women everywhere.

12. Whitney Thompson: And a final shout-out to the first plus-size lady to win America’s Next Top Model! Who would have thought?!

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Mo’Nique Tops ‘Top 12 Curvy Entertainers’ List

September 29, 2008

She’s funny, sassy, smart and a plus-size fashion plate to boot!

Those are just some of the reasons Mo’Nique took top honors on the first annual BlogTalkRadio/PLUS Model Magazine “Top 12 Curvy Entertainers” list.

Ahead of the curves.

Mo'Nique: Ahead of the curves.

The ranking honors dynamic divas who have made significant strides in the entertainment industry by celebrating the skin they’re in and empowering curvy women around the world to do the same.

“Mo’Nique has built a winning career while maintaining her belief that women with curves deserve to be successful – and to have it all,” says Chenese Lewis, host of BlogTalkRadio’s “PLUS Model Radio.”

For anyone unfamiliar with Mo’Nique (hard as that is to imagine), she’s a comedian, actress and host of Mo’Nique’s F.A.T. Chance on the Oxygen Network.

So what other fabulous full-figured females made the cut, you ask?

Chenese will unveil the full list today at 9 p.m. ET on her show. (But be sure to get there on time, because the chat room will no doubt be filling up fast.) And on October 1, full coverage of the honorees will appear in PLUS Model Magazine.

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Most Memorable ‘Mix’ Yet!

September 29, 2008

If we do say so ourselves (and we do), this week’s edition of The Daily Mix is bound to remain pressed in your book of memories for decades to come.

After all, how often – in the same show – do you find:

—A 91-year-old Kirk Douglas dishing about his desire to meet Angelina Jolie?

Angelina Jolie has done a lot to solve the world's problems, says Kirk Douglas.

. Angelina Jolie has done a lot to solve the problems of the world, cinematic legend Kirk Douglas tells BlogTalkRadio.

—A roomful of Canadian rockers addicted to singing Gummi Bears?

—A Catholic bishop who’s also a bona fide exorcist?

—A teenage BlogTalkRadio pod jock who’s got a doozy of an existential dilemma?

—A pair of middle-aged Texas sisters who think a fabulous name for a new TV show would be T— and Nightmares?

—A Danish mom who broadcasts the sound of her son’s thumping heart – followed by the boy revealing that his favorite dish is “spaghetti und meat”?

Not very often is right.

So don’t miss The Mix hosted by everyone’s favorite pod jockey Shaun Daily, tonight – and every Monday – at 9 p.m. ET!

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Sunday, Sunday Happy Days!

September 28, 2008

Though she’ll soon be just two years shy of 50, Eric Moran will always be little Joanie Cunningham in our eyes.

And, happily, the former Happy Days star couldn’t be more gracious about sharing her memories from her days on that classic sitcom with BlogTalkRadio.

Then 'n' now.

Erin Moran: Then 'n' now.

Tonight on Sundays Sauce Pot at 7 p.m. ET host Marty the Paisan chats with Erin for a full hour.

In addition to dishing about fellow castmembers Ron Howard, Henry Winkler and Marion Ross, Erin will preview her upcoming feature flicks. But just because she has graduated to the silver screen, don’t expect her to forget her TV roots.

Case in point: In next year’s Code Enforcer, in which she plays a private detective, Erin costars opposite Eddie Mekka – who, of course played Carmine Ragusa on Happy Days spinoff Laverne & Shirley, while also popping up on Happy Days itself.

So don’t miss this bitchin’ show.  It’ll have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long!

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Five Simple Ways to Decrease Stress and Take Control, from BlogTalkRadio’s Fitness Director, Peter K. MS, PT

September 26, 2008
Hear Peter K talk about these powerful strategies and more on The Peter K Show every Thursday at 3pm EST
FOOD
See if you can add one of these foods today:berries
  • Salmon (omega 3’s for heart disease), green tea (catechins for cancer), berries (anthocyanins for cancer), beans (low fat protein source), brown rice (b vitamins for stress), avocado (mono-unsaturated fats- good fat), dried cherries (decrease inflammation in joints) , and/or yogurt (calcium for bones and muscle function).

FITNESS

Ask PT Pete- Where does your body hold your stress?

  • Most of us hold it near our shoulders and neck.  Try this to relax.  Shrug your shoulders up and tighten your neck muscles.  Now relax your shoulders and neck completely.  Use this in conjuction with the breathing exercise below.

shoulder shrug

  • Pay attention throughout the day to your shoulders and neck tightening up, especially when driving, on the phone/computer or while thinking about stressful thoughts.

Have a physical therapy question?  Send it to me at livebetter@peterkfitness.com

Breathing for stress release:

  • Stand tall in a quiet place and lift your chest up.  Take a deep breath through your nose and exhale through your mouth.  Repeat this 5 times.  Do this during your most stressful times, before a meeting, every hour and at the end of your day.

MIND/BODY

Identify your stressors:
  • Work, family, finances, health;   What causes you harmful stress?  It could even be something as subtle as a voice,  place, or time of day.  The next time you feel stressed ask yourself why you are feeling this way.  You can decrease stress the following way:
  1. Identify when you are stressed and why
  2. Relax your shoulders, and breath
  3. Decide whether this is worth being stressed about
  4. Break down the stress into tiny pieces, then choose one simple action you can take to decrease the stress
  5. Listen to my radio show for more information about stress, your flight or flight response and how to prevent stress from getting out of control

Music to soothe the savage beast within:

norah jones

  • Artist; Norah Jones, Album and song; Come Away With Me. This is a mellow song that invites you to drift away with someone you love, away from the grind, the responsibilites, the stress.  Go ahead and drift away for a few!

Be well!

Peter K. MS, PT

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