For those of you who think the BlogTalkRadio guest roster is populated by nothing but Oscar winners, Emmy winners, Grammy winners, Tony winners, Pulitzer Prize winners, Nobel Prize winners, Olympic gold medalists and so on, think again. Because, thanks to Larry Suttles, we’ve also got names like Nick Mutton, who’s a prominent python breeder; Dave Kaufman, who directed Herpers, the first feature-length documentary on reptile culture; and Will Bird and Phil Peak, who penned the new book, A Snake Hunting Guide II. Since launching Reptile Radio two years ago, Larry and his sidekick, Brian “BT” Taylor, have become the go-to guys for news and info on the pet-reptile industry. And though Larry knew little about pythons when he began collecting the creatures in 2004, today he’s the proud owner of Bluegrass Reptiles, a Louisville, Ky.-based company that breeds and sells snakes and rodents. Now do us proud and put your tails claws hands together for Mr. Larry Suttles…

Larry: Lookin' sssssslick at the 2009 National Reptile Breeders Expo.

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Reptile Radio covers everything reptile hobbyists need to know. If you’re interested in reptiles on any level, you’ll find the show to be a wealth of information. Guests include the top herpetologists, breeders and keepers the world has to offer. [Editor's Note: Herpetology is the branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians, which we know because we just Googled it  We also Googled "breeders," but we'll refrain from repeating what that search turned up.] Read the rest of this entry »

Just how devoted are Jo Ann Kubasek’s celebrity guests to the Stardish Radio host? Consider this anecdote: A few months back, Seamus Dever, who plays Detective Kevin Ryan on the hit ABC series Castle, was scheduled to appear on Jo Ann’s show. But shortly before the interview, the actor was unexpectedly called to the set, and had to cancel. To ensure he remained in her best graces, however, Seamus promptly enlisted the help of co-star Nathan Fillion, who plays title character Richard Castle—a bestselling mystery writer. And what, pray tell, did Nathan do for Seamus? Why pen the following excuse, of course: “Stardish, We regret to inform you that Seamus cannot attend his interview.” If that doesn’t convince you of Jo Ann’s commitment to reeling in top-notch guests week in, week out, then read on. For the Buffalo, N.Y., resident—whose bookings have included Twilight’s Taylor Lautner, True Blood’s William Sanderson, The Vampire Diaries‘ Katerina Graham and Jasmine Guy, General Hospital’s Tyler Christopher, Glee’s Brooke Newton and Heroes‘ Greg Grunberg— makes it abundantly clear that she’s in the star-dishing game for the long haul…

Jo Ann: Daytime-drama queen. (And prime-time, too!)

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Stardish is a true labor of love for me. My goal is to make it the premier online destination for actors, musicians and artists of any stripe to come and chat. This is a way for fans to get to know their favorite stars in a whole new light. There truly is no other opportunity such like this. It’s fantastic having celebrities—live on my show—wish their fans a happy birthday, or just say hello and thanks for the support. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re ever in need of a daytime-drama guru, or a primetime-drama guru—or a movie or music or, really, any kind of entertainment guru— NaVell Lee is your man. And as creator of Buzzworthy Radio, he never fails to do that title proud. Be it The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison, The Young and the Restless‘ Christel Khalil, As the World Turns‘ Judi Evans, The Vampire Diaries‘ Michael Trevino or Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, virtually every celeb who drops in on NaVell can be assured that our host possesses unparalleled, up-to-the-minute knowledge of the career at hand. But to those who know him, that will come as no surprise. For the Penns Grove, N.J., resident is also a veteran entertainer himself, who currently stars as Emmett Spector on the long-running online radio soap Scripts & Scruples, and has previously appeared in stage productions of The Music Man and South Pacific. Now let’s get this enchanted evening started…

NaVell: All credentialed up for last summer's Daytime Emmy coverage.

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If, like countless fans, you never get to see your favorite stars up close and personal, be sure to check out Buzzworthy Radio— where we regularly bring you in-depth interviews with those very same celebs.

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Any show that regularly features such segments as “Chickens in the News,” Chicken Happenings” and “Chicken Trivia” is OK in our book. Ditto its host, Andy Schneider, who manages to maintain a terrific sense of humor while helping thousands of Americans shell out ever fewer bucks at their local Wegmans, Kroger or Piggly Wiggly. Since launching Backyard Poultry with the Chicken Whisperer three months ago, the Alpharetta, Ga.-based owner of a pet-chicken company called (what else?) Atlanta Pet Chickens has become something of a folk hero here at BlogTalkRadio, where his name rarely fails to elicit affectionate smiles. So without further a-cock-a-doodle-doo, we give you the Chicken Whisperer…

Andy: Pass the hot sauce.

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Backyard Poultry is all about keeping backyard poultry and living a self- sustaining lifestyle. We often have themed weeks, like Hatchery Week, Veterinarian Week and Author Week. Our guests are the who’s who of the backyard-poultry and self- sustaining fields. And we often broadcast live on location from all across America!

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What can you say about two dudes from Salt Lake City, Utah, whose idea of a good time is stripping down to their skivvies and having their bodies slathered with hot wax while imbibing brews live on the air? First and foremost, you have got to tune in, because that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Each week on The Man Hour, host Mike Jenkins and his wacky Mexican sidekick Jose “The Baby Gorilla” Bacio go to epic lengths to elicit laughs from their fellow guys and (while you won’t catch many admitting it) way more than a few girls. But considering Mike and Jose’s training, it’s no wonder their show is a veritable guffaw-fest. For the past six years, they’ve been honing their comedy act alongside the likes of Dave Attell, Frank Caliendo, Lewis Black, Tommy Chong and Larry the Cable Guy. And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, Mike and Jose…

Mike (right) and Jose: Getting their comic (and sugar) buzz on in the Beehive State...

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The Man Hour brings comic relief to our stressful, modern-day society. If the world is our playground, let’s dress it up like a woman—and have it make out with Jose; let’s send a nursing student in to practice a colonoscopy on Mike; let’s put a tutu on and make everything spin!  And if you like watching the world spin (but don’t enjoy merry-go-rounds), tune in for a play-by- play by the world’s greatest duo since Abbott and Crosby, Martin and Costello or Hope and Lewis.

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More and more, the mainstream media is giving BlogTalkRadio hosts their props. And we couldn’t more proud!

Seven weeks ago, Wayne Today, the daily paper in his hometown of Wayne, N.J., profiled WZAP Internet Radio host Zachary Sang.

Three weeks later, KOAA-TV, the NBC affiliate in her hometown of Pueblo, Colo., profiled Movie Addict Headquarters host Betty Jo Tucker.

Now comes Alan Roger Currie, who makes his home in Gary, Ind. But this time, it’s not the local media that’s lauding our talent.

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If Marla “The FlyLady” Cilley isn’t the world’s greatest home-organization guru, we dare you to find someone more deserving of the title. But good luck with that, because she’s not only co-author of the 2007 bestseller Body Clutter: Love Your Body, Love Yourself and author of 2002’s ever-popular Sink Reflections: FlyLady’s Babystep Guide to Overcoming Chaos, she holds the record for world’s largest Yahoo! user group. Last year, Marla’s online community (aka “FlyBabies”) surged past the 500,000-member mark, and currently attracts fans from all 50 U.S. states, as well as 78 nations. And each week on her top-rated FlyLady and Friends show, the Ashville, N.C., resident offers loyal listeners her trademark tough-love tips on organizing, economizing and streamlining daily domestic tasks, while keeping the kids happy, healthy and immersed in their studies. But enough promotional clutter. Time to get to the woman we here at the network often refer to as BlogTalkRadio’s very own Oprah…

Marla: Organization chops galore.

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Are you living in CHAOS—afflicted by Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome? Need help cleaning your home? Come join FlyLady and get your wings to fly!

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When you tune into The Spanky Brown Show, be prepared for anything, all of it outrageous. From his James Brown-inspired opening track to his twisted entertainment-news updates to his rambunctious confabs with fellow comedians, the funnyman is incapable of delivering a dull moment. What’s more, the Memphis resident, who’s regularly featured on BET’s Comic View, frequently hosts his BTR show from clubs across America where he’s performing. So don’t be surprised to hear a gaggle of listeners giggling in the background. Until then, please put your hands together for Mr. Spanky Brown...

Spanky: Kickin' it old-school style.

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I’m on a one-man mission to put the comedy back into comedy, and get rid of the celebrity. Some of the funniest people in this business are the ones most Americans have never heard of. These are the people I’m fortunate to know, and try to interview as often as possible.

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Not since Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé has a couple given matrimony such a good name—to say nothing of making it look so breezy and fun. Come December, Burl and Annie Gregory, hosts of Annie & Burl Live!, will have been married six years. But if any malaise has set in between the Chicago-based pair since they skittered down the aisle, you’d never know it. Month in, month out for more than two years now, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory have taken to the airwaves twice a week with their quick-witted, slightly-naughty banter that might best be described as Hepburn & Tracy meets Sonny & Cher. But don’t take our word for it; take a gander for yourself...

Hose your daddy? The happy pair at play.

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With shows airing live each Wednesday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. ET, ABL delivers an often humorous look at news and current events, while delivering memorable interviews with guests ranging from comedic icon Tim Conway to film tough-guy Frank Vincent. Co-hosted by Ryan “Rev. RockDog” O’Neil, this is the only BlogTalkRadio show that Read the rest of this entry »

Perhaps better than anyone in cyberspace, Audley Stephenson knows that basketball isn’t just a game, it’s a way of life. And each week on The NBA Breakdown, he and co-host Dave Mendonca, who broadcast from their hometown of Toronto, prove it by not only covering the latest news of the season, but how pro hoops impacts everything from entertainment to fashion to humor to politics. Recent guests have included former NBA all-stars like John Starks and Elvin Hayes, and current sportscasters like ESPN’s Dick Vitale and The Best Damn Sports Show’s Chris Rose. But there’s also been Kid-N-Play’s Chris Reid and R&B chart-topper Montell Jordan, who’ve shared their recollections of hanging with the pros. There there’s Kevin Johnson, the onetime NBA point guard who went on to become the first African-American mayor of Sacramento, Calif. While we’d love to tell you more, the 24-second clock will be kicking in any moment now, so it’s time to pass the ball to Audley…

Audley: Consistently slam-dunks from north of the border.

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The NBA Breakdown is a fun, high-energy basketball talk show. Dave and I interview big guests while delivering even bigger laughs. That’s because we disagree most of the time, so our opposing viewpoints often lead to good-natured verbal brawls. But for mild and hardcore fans alike, this is hoops talk the way it should be.

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