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LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnnie Godfrey speaks with Randy Flood
Lynnie Godfrey and Randy Flood met at the beginning of Lynnie's career when they both worked and toured for an organization called VOICES, INC. They will speak of their long time relationship and their love for the work they do.
2025-07-04
1h 13
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Beautiful Vivian Reed speaks with Lynnie Godfrey
Two Friends: Vivian Reed and Lynnie Godfrey converse about the Arts and what it has meant to them through their childhood and adulthood. The importance of the Arts in their lives and the influence it has had on their education, point of view, and social choices. It should be lively, informative, and above all FUN !!!
2025-07-03
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Damon Evans speaks with Lynnie Godfrey
Damon Evans of Television and Stage Accomplishments has made Art a vital part of his LIFE. He will speak with Lynnie Godfrey about the influence the Arts had on him from childhood through theatrical and television success.
2025-07-03
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Ken Page speaks with Lynnie Godfrey
Lynnie Godfrey invites longtime friend and wonderful performer, Director and all-around talented KEN PAGE, to talk of their friendship and how the ARTS has influenced his life and personal life. Much fun and informative.
2025-07-03
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnie Godfrey and Guy Davis speak on LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnie Godfrey met Guy Davis when they both attended Hunter College. Guy is now an accomplished BLUES Master. They speak about his career and listen to some of his Music.
2025-07-03
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnie Godfrey and Celeste Bedford Walker speak
Lynnie Godfrey and Award-winning playwright Celeste Bedford Walker speak about the Arts and the play GREENWOOD: A DREAM DESTROYED by Ms. Walker
2025-07-03
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnie Godfrey speaks with Davis Gaines
Lynnnie Godfrey and Davis Gaines have been friends and have performed together. They speak of their careers and their friendship
2025-07-02
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
CONVERSATION WITH SCOTT DAVENPORT RICHARDS
Lynnie Godfrey had Scott Davenport Richards on her program to discuss the work of his incredible Father Lloyd Richards. Only to discover that Scott himself had much to share about his own career. This is that conversation.
2025-03-03
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
SPEAKING TO DEANNA NAGLE ABOUT YOGA AS AN ART
When Lynnie Godfrey sustained an injury her orthopedic specialist directed her to WEST SIDE YOGA. This is where she started taking a SOMATIC YOGA CLASS with Deanna Nagle. It was months ago and the rest is history...The mind and body are affected by this method of Yoga. What a grand convrsation
2024-11-14
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH THE INCOMPARABLE MELBA TOLLIVER
When Lynnie Godfrey firs started LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER, ther was only one person she wanted to have on her program to staart it and that was the Legendary MELBA TOLLIVER. MS TOLLIVER has consented to come back again for the third time and what a program this will be...
2024-08-22
1h 06
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Rebroadcasting of Lloyd Richard's Dedication Part 2
On February 28, 2024, Lynnie Godfrey sat down with Julius Hollingsworth, Jack Shalom, Chet Whye and Scott Davenport Richards to discuss the 3 year journey of co renaming West 47th Street and Broadway to add LLoyd Richards Way. This is Part 2 of that episode.
2024-08-01
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH PAT ADDISS
Incomparable Broadway Producer Ms. Pat Addiss will sit for awhile with Lynnie Godfrey and speak about the business, being a woman and producer in the business and how that started. What a Great conversation!!
2024-06-20
58 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH MARGOT ASTRACHAN
Lynnie Godfrey and Broadway producer Margot Astrachan will speak this evening of the perils of being a female produceer in a male dominated field. The conversation won't stop there it will include opinions as to where women are today and even more. Interesting and insightful.
2024-05-23
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
TALKING TO BOB OST of TRU
Lynnie Godfrey will sit with the helm of TRU (Theatre Resources Unlimited). They met during one of his panels and this should be a wonderfull conversation of past, present and future accomplishments.
2024-05-09
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Lively Conversation with Lorca Peress
Lynnie Godfrey sits with past President of the League of Professional Theatre Women and talks Theatre, Education and the Arts.
2024-03-28
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Exhilarating Evening with SHEILAH RAE
Lynnie Godfrey met Sheilah Rae Gross many years agi in a world of celebrity and years later they met in a Committee meeting. The conversation will cover that time and the transitions made.
2024-03-27
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Salute to the Women of Essence of Acting, Inc. DOCKERY, WAFER, LEMA, & DENMARK
Lynnie Godfrey will helm a conversation with some of the Women Of Essence of Acting Inc. Asking how they got to the ensemble, their REAL feelings about the work and their futuristic views. Leslie Dockery, Kim Wafer, Brenda Denmark and Julia Lema.
2024-03-21
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
About, LLOYD RICHARDS with HOLLINGSWORTH, SCOTT RICHARDS, CHET WHYE & J SHALOM
Part II ...a Conversation about Lloyd Richards, this time his son Scott will join in the conversation with Julius Hollingsworth. Further information on the dedications to Mr. Richards, the first Black Director on Broadway. This Canadian directed the March 1959 producdtion of A RAISIN IN THE SUN.
2024-02-29
1h 03
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A CONVERSATION ... LLOYD RICHARDS featuring JULIUS HOLLINGSWORTH and JACK SHALOM
This episode is Part I of a dedication to the Legendary Director and Instructor/Coach ...Broadway Legend Lloyd Richards. Julius Hollingsworth and Jack Shalom will speak of their relationship with Lloyd Richards and their efforts to have aNew York Street and a Stamp created in his Honor.
2024-02-08
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Conversation with Diane Wittry... Symphony Conductor Extraordinaire
Lynnie Godfrey and Diane Wittry met years ago while Lynnie did performances at the Allentown Symphony bu they never worked together.,. A bus ride from New York to the ABE Airport in Bethlehem threw them together on a winter's night and an idea to do this program was born and now ...they will have a Lovely conversation about Diane and her wonderful career.
2024-02-01
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnie Godfrey Welcomes 2024! Revisiting the Incredible Sandra Reeves Phillips !
LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT N CHASER will enter into its third year and over 100 episodes by reviewing some the favorite episodes and speaking on episodes that are to come. The holidays have brought many things, peace, and and lack of it in the passing of many great people we will review that in January and February 2024. I will moderator the recording done with the Brilliant Sandra Reeves Phillips done originally on Novemebr 10, 2021.
2024-01-18
1h 12
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Lynnnie Godfrey and the EDUCATORS
Lynnie Godfrey welcomes Franz Jones and Diane Wilson back to continue their conversation on Education and the Arts.
2023-12-14
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH AWARD WINNING COMPOSER, DR. ZANAIDA STEWART ROBLES with CINDY COOPER !
Lynnie Godfrey will welcome Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles. She is the winner of the Melodia Women's Choir's 20th Anniversary Women Competition. Introduced by Melodia's Board Member Cindy Cooper, this should prove to be an interesting conversation. We hope to explore her journey as a women in an industry that is challenging to Women. Composer. Joining the conversation will be award winning playwright and journalist Cindy Cooper. Welcome also Cindy Cooper!!!
2023-12-07
1h 00
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LYNNIE & THREE PLAYWRIGHTS
Lynnie Godfrey talks to three esteemed playwrights... Philip Kaplan, Bathsheba Monk and Celeste Bedford Walker about their plays that center on the current events. Lively Conversations !!!
2023-11-16
1h 01
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
LYNNIE SPEAKS WITH 3 ESTEEMED PLAYWRIGHTS
Lynnie Speaks with Celeste Bedford Walker, Bathsheba Monk and Philip Kaplan about their works that focus on current situations.
2023-11-12
1h 01
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PLAYWRIGHTS SPEAK ABOUT THEIR PLAYS FEATURING CURRENT ISSUES
Lynnie Godfrey welcomes three accomplished Playwright: Bathshebaa Monk, Celseste Bedford Walker, and Philip Kaplan. They speak about the plays they have written or may consider to write about current issues.
2023-11-09
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Panel on Education and the ARTS
How does the social media affect our students, teachers and system?
2023-11-02
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Exploring Organizations with Anne Dunning
Anne Dunning and Lynnie Godfrey will speak about the status of theatre organizations and the consultant business to get organizations centered.
2023-10-26
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Conversation With the HYPHENATED...Playwright/Financial Wizard AQUAILA BARNES
Lynnie first came in contact with Aquaila Barnes as a Playwright and then she discovered Aquaila's other passion Finance. A discussion about how the two finance and creativity can work in our industry.
2023-10-19
1h 00
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"STRAIGHT NO CHASER " with THE BISTRO AWARD WINNERS PAST /PRESENT
A return to the thied season of LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER with past and present WINNERS of the BISTRO AWARDS. Lynnie will sit down with multi- guests and and discuss their lives since winning the Award and what they hope to happen. There is nothing like the Arts. Looking forward to this episode.
2023-09-28
57 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
The Effects of Strikes on Members...WGA Member Speaks of the Impact
The returning episode of LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER will be addressing the impact of strikes on a member. The conversation with a working member is important. No opinions of the details of the strike will be stressed but the day to day impact on the life of an artist.
2023-09-14
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
THE FINALE EPISODE WITH LYNNIE
Lynnie Godfrey is honored to speak about this season, the episodes, guests and celebrations.
2023-05-11
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening with TAP MASTER GERMAINE GOODSON
Lynnie Godfrey looks forward to this conversation with GERMAINE GOODSON. Germaine and Lynnie have known of each other for years but this will be their first sit-down conversation. What a conversation it will be as they cover Germaine's career and travels.
2023-05-04
1h 00
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A Conversation with the Adventurous STEPHANIE GARDNER
What a wonderful opportunity to to talk to Stephanie Gardner , Daughter of my Beloved Linda and ... the late Honorable Judge James Knoll Gardner. We will speak of her theatrcal bcakground and her multi year project "33 and Me". What a lively and heartfelt conversation this will be.
2023-04-27
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
MATURE...SENIOR WRITERS are welcomed to LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER PT.1
There is an amazing group of Senior Writers that work from the Dr. Edith Rock Group as part of the Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY. Three of these wonderful storytellers are visiting LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER to tell their stories. So much information and history will be discussed in the is part one of a two episode viist.
2023-04-13
1h 00
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Part Two of the Two Year Anniversary Program of LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT ....
Two Years ago LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER oppened with the incomparable MELBA TOLLIVER in a two-part series and we salute that effort this eppisode and review in conversation some of the wonderful Guests that have passed through the STRAIGHT NO CHASER Doors.
2023-04-06
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
The Two Year Anniversary Episode... Straight No Chaser, Lynnie Godfrey
This episode is full of Memories f the last two years of wonderful Guests that have so graciously agreed to come and spend their evening ith LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER
2023-03-30
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
PAUL WILLISTEIN, REPORTER, AUTHOR, WRITER is Welcomed to LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER...
Lynnie Godfrey has had the pleasure of he photographed and reported on by the fine reporter Paul Willisstein and now she get the opportunityto turn the tables and ask him a few career and ARTS questions ...What a conversation.
2023-03-16
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
DALE SHIELDS COMES TO VISIT AND CONVERSATE WITH LYNNIE GODFREY
Lynnie Godfrey is happy to welcome Actor, Writer Producer and more Dale Shields to LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER, The two have known each other for many ears and have a mutual respect for each others work. Dale's work in IforColor and his contribution to the Facebook Baby Boomer Community is Legendary. His work as an actor spans decades and his work with the AUDELCO AWARDS as well sbe a recipient of that Award will be a subject they will speak about.
2023-03-09
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION with LYNNIE GODFREY and CARMEN A. MATHIS
Lynnie Godfrey welcomes Carmen A. Mathis to LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER. Carmen is not a novice to the airways as she Hosts her own wonderful program THE CARMEN MATHIS SHOW... featuring wonderfully talented audiences. Lynnie will talk about Carmen's career, her work on the Air and what her future plans are. What a conversation this will be.
2023-02-23
32 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A SURPRISE ROUNDTABLE... LET'S TALK!
LYNNIE Godfrey is going to talk Host a RoundTable. Her Guests are electic and wise, old and young, all genders and races. Take a Listen and Join if if you'd like.
2023-02-16
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Exciting Conversation with the Lovely VALERIE DAVID
Lynnie Godfrey met the wonderful Valerie David when she came to meet for a role in Celeste Bedford Walker's GREENWOOD:AN AMERICAN DREAM DESTROYED, we were so lucky to have her, she is a versatile, giving, and lovely human being, who lives on the stage. Valerie does many things, and one of them is a one woman show called:THE PINK HULK... we will speak about that and her recent and future things that she has planned. Such an influence on the social community at large and the theatrical community in particular. A beautiful person and an exciting conversation to...
2023-02-09
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
AN EXCITING EVENING WITH MAMIE DUNCAN-GIBBS
Lynnie has not known Mamie Duncan-Gibbs long. Lynnie always heard wonnderful things about her but never met her. Lynnie decided to take a class from her. So impressed after a number of of classses with Mamie, Lynnie decided to ask if she would come and speak. So impressed by her professionalism, her down-to-earth attitude, her technique, and consistency...it seem inevitable that everyone should know this WOMEN!
2023-02-02
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
LYNNIE GODFREY HONORS EDUCATORS!
Lynnie Godfrey dreamed of becoming a teacher until in her freshman year of college, her path was changed by being introduced to the performing arts of Theatre and other mediums. However, her passion for the ARTS never waned and this hour is dedicated to those whose paths never changed and always wanted to be an EDUCATOR! This hour features Teachers:Deborah Fudge Rhem, Robin J. Miller, Angela Rimm, Sandi Howell, and Sondra Fudge Thornton.
2023-01-26
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH HELENE GALEK
Lynnie Godfrey is so pleased to welcome Helene Galek to LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER. Helene is a hyphenated professional, excelling in Casting, Writing, Acting and other gifts. Their conversation will cover the industry and its affects on Performers and then individual groups . Also finding how Helene has arrived to this pount in life and career.
2023-01-19
23 min
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LYNNIE GODFREY WITH A CONVERSATION ABOUT JUANITA MOORE
Happy New Year... I hope you had a wonderful 2022 holiday season. This marks the return of:LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER . I return with a conversation about the legendary JUANITA MOORE ABOUT HER LIFE AND CAREER. Featuring the Director Kirk Kelleykahn and writer Celeste B. Walker of the documentary A STAR WITHOUT A STAR!
2023-01-12
1h 12
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
KATRIN HILBE, AN INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN, WHAT A CONVERSATION!
Katrin Hilbe is a trans-continental Director and advocate of the Theatre. She and Lynnie work together at the League of Professional Theatre Women. Her life is spent on a lot of airplanes but she makes it work. Lynnie Godfrey looks forward to the in-depth conversation about her lif and passions as she also serves as CO-President of LPTW like Ludovica Villar Hauser.
2022-11-17
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Conversation with Vivacious, Energetic, and Talented LUDOVICA-VILLAR HAUSER
Ludovica-Villar Hauser and Lynnie Godfrey are new acquaintances. They share a passion...THE THEATRE. They work together at the League of Professional Theatre Women where Ludovica serves as Co-President with next week's Guest Katrin Hilbe. What a dynamic pair. The audience will get an opportunity to hear from both of them. Their stories and aspirations. It will be a wonderful journey.
2022-11-10
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A WONDERFUL CONVERSATION WITH ABDUL ALI!
Lynnie Godfrey and Abdul Ali met years ago when Abdul interviewed her while she was performing the role of Aunt Esther in August Wilson's GEM OF THE OCEAN. A friendship has grown over the years and now the will discuss how their lives are inertwining again. Interesting and Fun !
2022-10-27
58 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A LIVELY CONVERSATION WITH ACCLAIMED PLAYWRIGHT, SUSAN ZEDER
Lynnie Godfrey was recently asked to narrate a video for the CHILDREN'S THEATRE FOUDATION OF AMERICA by its CEO SUZAN ZEDER, out of that experience has sparned a budding friendship. They will discuss Suzan's interesting journey as an eduacator, playwright, and advocate for the voice of Children. Suzan's Huband Jim Hancock, Director and Movement Specialist will also be a guest.
2022-10-20
58 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH JULIUS HOLLINGSWORTH AND MADELINE MCCRAY
Lynnie Godfrey has know Julius Hollingsworth since he was 14 and she was 18 at the last workshop of the NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY (NEC). Madeline joined a short tour of Lynnie's non-profit ESSENCE OF ACTING (EOA) and a lovely friendship has developedd. Both have recently had life changing events in their lives. Let us see if they are kind enought to share some of their experiences with us.
2022-10-13
1h 03
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DAVE and MONICA WILLARD... A CONVERSATION
Lynnie Godfrey met Dave Willard when they both served on Boards at ArtsQuest in Pennsylvania. Little did Lynnie know how deeply Dave was involved in the corporrate world and the ARTS. His wife, Monica was a gold mine bonus to the relationship. What a conversation about corporate business/structure, the United Nations and the ARTS.
2022-09-29
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
AN EVENING WITH THE TALENTED SANDY ROBBINS
Lynnie Godfrey met Sandford Robbins decades ago in Los Angeles. Most recently in this decade they met again at the University of Delaware. Lynnie was invited to direct her non-profit ensemble at the University. They presented a reading of Celeste Bedford Walker's GREENWOOD:AN AMERICAN DREAM DESTROYED. Now they will catch up on where they are, have been , and where they are going.
2022-09-22
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
WELCOMING ERIKA ABBOTT and BILLY EHRLACHER
Lynnie Godfrey directed Billy Ehrlacher in Bathsheba Monk's LOIS' WEDDING in PA. She knew Erika Abbott through Erika's father the late Ron Abbot who was Production Stage Manager and Producer in the Broadway Production of EUBIE! Iin New York City. Discovering their differences and similarities will make for a lively conversation.
2022-09-15
1h 00
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A LIVELY CONVERSATION WITH ACTOR/ STORY ACTIVIST CLAYTON LEBOUEF
Lynnie Godfrey worked with Clayton LeBouef in the Arena Stage's GEM OF THE OCEAN. They became fast friends and the discussion of issues was their performance warm-up. Clayton, a D.C resident has a history in the ARTS in the theatre. He is not only an actor in the theatre but also works in television and film. What a conversation this wil be.!!!
2022-09-01
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Enchanting Evening with Scenic Designer Extraordinaire Richard Finkelstein
Lynnie Godfrey met Richard Finkelstein while working ing the theare on his beautiful sets. His immense talent was immediately evident to Lynnie...his beautiful work. Richard is a talented soft-spoken person who teaches as well and has a lot to say about the ARTS and how it started for him.
2022-08-18
1h 00
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LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER Welcomes MCKEEVER, SMITH , FUDGE AND YOUNG
Lynnie welcomes back four females that she is known most of her life who were responsible for introducing her to the arts in her adolescence. Where are they now? Lynnie Godfrey has known Deborah Fudge Rhem, Linley Allison Smith, Daryle Young, and Deborah McKeever since high school. They attended school in upper Manhattan at George Washington high school. It was there that these females introduced Lynnie to poetry, music, and events far beyond their adolescence. Now she wants to introduce them to her public and find out where they are in their lives today. What in the past influenced where t...
2022-07-28
1h 02
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A LOVELY CONVERSATION WITH STYLIST DEBRA HARE-BEY
Lynnie Godfrey met Debra Hare-Bey through her Associate Director Franz Jones more than 5 years agao and it was mutual love at first sight. What a Beautiful, talented, giving humane human being. They will speak on the way that the ARTS has influenced her life and what is she up to now. What an exciting hour.!
2022-07-14
1h 00
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A Conversation with HEATHER RODALE.
Lynnie Godfrey looks forward to this conversation with Heather Rodale. It will be about the ARTS and its healing Powers.
2022-06-16
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Visit with the BRILLIANT ARTISTS: BETSY RILEY and GARY ALDRICH
Lyynnie Godfrey has known Betsy Riley and Gary Aldrich since the 1980s. These two beautifully classically trained vocalists will speak of their careers, lives and WHAT'S ART GOT TO DO WITH IT?
2022-05-26
1h 00
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Lynnie Godfrey Welcomes The Winners of the BISTRO AWARDS
This evening is a differesnt conversation. A conversation with the Winners of the BISTRO AWARDS, The Awards headed by the wonderful Sherry Eaker has been in exiisitence for more than 30 years. These are some of the 2022 Winners, speaking about the influence of the ARTS in their lives and how they have arrived at this place and time.
2022-05-12
1h 00
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Speaking with DEBORAH MITCHELL and KEN MACDONALD and NJ TAP
What a conversation on LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER ,this will be. Knowing each other for years, Deborah and Lynnie met in New Jersey and work together with Marie Thomas Foster 's Pepperment Players. What Memories. They will speak of the ARTS of course, marriage, relationships, Performance TAP, Music and religion. What a span.
2022-05-05
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Kari Holmes and the Gospel Ensemble
Lynnie Godfrey received a phone call and text from Ms. Kari Holmes as to her interest in consulting on a program that the Allentown Symphony had booked. The program was a tribute to Aretha Franklin, the "ask" was would she consult on the complying and orientation of a regional ensemble to accompany the Two Principle Singers featured in the Program. They two spoke and a relationship born in the Arts was formed. A lively conversation will be had.
2022-04-28
1h 00
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A Panel of Power. IVY AUSTIN, SHERRY EAKER, GAIL KRIEGEL and PATRICIA B. SNYDER
Lynnie Godfrey knows Ivy Austin, Sherry Eaker, Gail Kriegel and Patriicia Snyder for many years. All in the ARTS and ALL Women of assertion. They will discuss the effects of the ARTS on themselves, their careers, personal and professional lives. What a conversation !
2022-04-14
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A CONVERSATION WITH MS. YARGER and MS. MIKO ...TWO POWERFUL LADIES
Lynnie Godfrey met Lauren Yarger and Mary Miko in Commitee Meetings, These two Connecicut natives and members of prestigious organizations are in charge of their organizations. They have so many things in common in the Arts and how they live their lives and conduct themselves in the Business world.
2022-04-07
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Conversation with the Power Couple... LEON and BRENDA DENMARK
Lynnie Godfrey welcomes to LYNNIE GODFREY STRAIGHT NO CHASER, theatre historian, director and entrepreneur Leon Denmark. Since Hunter College his wife, then Brenda Thomas and Lynnie Godfrey were fellow student thespians and have remained friends. A conversation about relationships that started in the ARTS and how these relationships are thriving with the assistence of the ARTS.
2022-03-31
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening with THE MEN OF BOYS HIGH
The Board Members of The Men of Boys High visit with Lynnie of Lynnie Godfrey Straight No Chaser. These distinguished Gentlemen will tell of their stories Success and otherwise and how that is connected in ways with the Arts. They will reveal their plan to "Give Back".. What a fine conversation this will be.
2022-03-24
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening With A TOWN HALL CONVERSATION
Lynnie Godfrey and the Guests are talking about the importance of the Arts in their lives and in Society. This promises to be a lively conversation.
2022-03-17
1h 00
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Talking with the Exciting JANE GEORGE !
Lynnie Godfrey and Jane George have known each initially in Board Rooms. Their relationship evolved to friendship and this evening will reveal much. Their love of Fashion, the Arts, Family... Alot!!
2022-03-10
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening with ANNETTE INSDORF
Lynnie Godfrey will get the rare opportunity to turn the table on film his/herstorian, author and interviewer Annette Insdorf. Know for her intense interviews with celebrities, it is now her turn to reveal how she Arts influenced her in her private life and career.
2022-03-03
49 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening Conversation with CHUCK COOPER and DEBORAH BREVOORT
Lynnie Godfrey has always admired empowered couples...some from afar and speaking with this dynamic duo is the perfect challenge and opportunity to meet and have a conversation on just how thay have maintained two separate Artistic careers and ... how those careers started and what they aspire to do in the future.
2022-02-24
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A conversation with Lehigh University Phenom/Leader JON DRESCHER
Jon Drescher is the Head of a Masters Program at Bethlehem, PA's LEHIGH UNIVERSITY.Lynnie and he met when the incomparable Melba Tolliver asked her to join a monthly "Rounds" conversation hosted by she and Jon. The subject was Arts, Education, Leadership... what wonderful keywords to initate a conversation for this evening's episode.
2022-02-17
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Lively Conversation with the Talented Actor & Business Tycoon FOREST DINO RAY
Lynnie Godfrey and Forest Dino Ray have known each other for decades. They have performed together and now have added Business ventures to their resumes. Their conversation will cover hhow being in the Arts has influenced their personal and professional Performance and Business lives.
2022-02-10
01 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A Wonderful Conversation with Hollywood Luminary JAMIE ROSE.
Jamie Rose and Lynnie Godfrey have known each other for decades and will discuss their first meeting, their subsequent friendship and where they are in the Business today.
2022-02-03
35 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
LYNNIE Welcomes Some Members of the Board of FRIENDS OF MUSIC of BETHLEHEM
Lynnie Godfrey is former President of Friends of Music of Bethlehem, PA and is a current active member. SHe is sitting down with a few Member sof FOM to find out how they got involoved with this organization, how long they have been with FOM and how the Arts have influenced their lives.
2022-01-27
1h 00
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A CONVERSATION with VICKI DOULE... WOMEN OF /IN POWER
Lynnie Godfrey and Vicki Doule have sat on A Diversity Chapter for a year or so and in that time Lynnie has found the Vicki is absolutely adapt at leadership. Leadership in the Business world and the Business of the Arts World. This episode will explore how the Arts came to pla y and how the Arts influence ended Vicki Doule up as chairperson of the Arts Quest Board of Directors.
2022-01-20
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
REBROADCAST OF GUY DAVIS , THE BLUES MAN
On April 14, 2021 Lynnie Godfrey and Guy Davis sat down and had a wonderful conversation about the BLUES and how it has influenced the ARTS and our culutre. It is being rebroadcast tonight.
2021-12-02
1h 00
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AN EVENING WITH ???????
The thought of having an unnaounced Guest for this week's episode came to Lynnie Godfrey while watching reruns of WHAT'S MY LINE? Just this one time to think of a person's vocation that is not readily at hand... Interesting...Any hints??? One never knows does one?
2021-12-02
1h 00
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The Talented PHILLIPS FAMILY Featuring THE UNSINKABLE SANDRA REEVES PHILLIPS
Lynnie Godfrey graduated Hunter College in May and by September she had been cast in a Broadway Bound musical about Scott Joplin called RAGTIME BLUES. In that cast were three very talented actors. The mother: Saundra Reaves Phillips and her two tap- dancing/singing/acting off spring Marishka and Lacy. This ia a sort of a reunion decades later as they are ALL in the Business and have had many successes on their own . What would their lives be without the ARTS! What a discussion this will be. The Phillips Family.
2021-11-11
1h 03
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening with ALEXIS REYES
Lynnie Godfrey met Alexis Reyes during a tour of the country with VOICES, INC. Alexis an excellent Tenor now runs the successful restaurant called BROOKLYN DINER. What a conversation it will be as to how he go there. How the Art affects his occupation today.
2021-11-04
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
The Magic of the AUSTIN SISTERS
Lynnie Godfrey goes back to her Hunter College days where she met Debbie Austin still not Williams yet and her younger sister Linda now known as L.A.. Then there was the AUSTIN DANCERS where these Ladies learned to dance and be a performers. How did the Arts influence their lives...how didn't it? What a wonderful conversation we are going to have... The sisters and their enire Family... What a story !!!!
2021-10-28
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
The Amazing Davis Gaines... Phantom Of the Opera, Musical Theatre
Lynnie Godfrey welcomes her friend of decades Davis Gaines, a wonderful performer and Lynnie Godfrey, a performer herself. They discuss how their careers and lives have been influenced by the Arts. Davis a consummate performer is a generous person who created a scholarship to aid students in the Arts. TV, Theatre and Cabaret artist will be a wonderful conversationalist.
2021-10-21
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Amazing Evening with Bruce Boyer, Mens Fashion. Fashion Writer, Style Setter
Lynnie Godfrey and Bruce Boyer met on a bus coming from New York City after an evening they enjoyed separately at the Theatre,,,that was almost twenty years ago. Bruce and Pam Boyer encouraged Lynnie Godfrey and husband, Carl Lee to move to the Lehigh Valley. Bruce a consummate Fashion Author has many books on Fashion to discuss and how the Arts has affected his life. What a Grand conversation.
2021-10-14
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
An Evening Conversation with Bathsheba Monk, Writer ,Playwright, Publisher
Bathsheba Monk a Pennsylvania native talks with Lynnie Godfrey. Their acquaintance started socially and elevated to a personal and professional level when Bathsheba suggested that Lynnie write a book. Their partnership professionally continued when Lynnie directed Bathsheba's plays"LOIS'S WEDDING". What a wonderful creative expereince. The conversation will cover her childhood through service for our country to full tiime Artist and how the Arts have influenced her life.
2021-10-07
1h 00
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AN EVENING WITH THE ENCHANTING LU WILLARD (HOFFMAN)
How did Lu Willad become Lu WIllard???. A conversation with Lynnie Godfrey on how her life evolved and how the Arts influenced her. Majestic!
2021-09-30
1h 00
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THE 100TH YEAR OF SHUFFLE ALONG ON BROADWAY WITH THE EUBIE! CAST . PT.2
Lynnie Godfrey will discuss the significance of the 100 Year Anniversay of SHUFFLE ALONG with fellow cast Members of the Broadway Production of EUBIE!who knew and loved Eubie Blake. The similarities and differences in the two productions of SHUFFLE ALONG and EUBIE ! and how the experience has changed or influenced their lives.
2021-09-26
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
A SALUTE TO THE 100 YEAR OF BROADWAY'S SHUFFLE ALONG and EUBIE BLAKE Pt. 1
A lively conversation between Lynnie Godfrey and the creators of the 1978 Showcase of Eubie Blake's SHUFFLE ALONG. The Director: Julianne Boyd, the Musical Director: Vicki Carter, and the Choreographer: Dana Manno.The Showcase later that same year evolved into the Broadway production with some of the same creators and one performer from the showcase (Lynnie Godfrey). Also speaking this episodes are the Authors of the EUBIE BLAKE Bio: Eubie Blake , Rags, Rythmn and Race... Award winning Richard Carlin and Ken Bloom.
2021-09-25
1h 03
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Conversation with Visual Artist : ROBIN J. MILLER
ROBIN J. MILLER: VISUAL ARTIST, ACTIVIST AND TEACHER and Lynnie Godfrey discuss the impact the Arts has had on her career,life and activism.
2021-09-23
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
AN HOUR WITH THE GREAT ANNE DE SALVO
Anne De Salvo have known each other forever (Lynnie's oldest Theatre Friend with Alvin Alexis). The speak about Life in and out of the THEATRE, Television, and Movies. The ARTS !
2021-08-05
1h 00
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Lynnie Godfrey Talks ARTS to Judith A. Harris and Al Jacobsen of Lehigh Valley
Judith A. Harris is a supporter of the Arts; as she serves on many levels, Lynnie Godfrey will speak to her about her role as President of the Board of the Trustees for the Pennsylania Shakespeare Festival and as well as she was involved as a board officer of the Allentown Symphony Association. Al Jacobson is the Executive Director of the Allentown Symphony Association. These two very interesting people have a conversation with Lynnie Godfrey about the state of the Arts in Lehigh Valley.
2021-07-22
59 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Talking about the Arts with the Amazing Anna Maria Horsford
Lynnie Godfrey and Anna Maria Horsford have known each other since Lynnie got her first situation comedy job on AMEN. Anna Maria was the star of that program and a wonderful life fulfilling friendship has grown from that meeting. Both have been involved in projects that further the Arts . They will discuss the impact their friendship and the Arts has had on their lives.
2021-07-15
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Speaking to Don Arrington Producer, Writer, Composer and Activist
Don and Lynnie speak about the Arts, After being friends since the beginning of Lynnie's career, thay have much to discuss.
2021-07-01
44 min
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
The Vibrant and Lovely Vivian Reed and Lynnie Godfrey Speak About the Arts
Two Friends Vivian Reed and Lynnie Godfrey conversate about the Arts and what it has meant to them througt their childhood and adulthood. The importance of the Arts in their lives and the influence it has had on their education, point of view and social choices. It should be lively, informative, and above all FUN !.
2021-06-24
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
The Talented Damon Evans of Television and Stage Talks About the Arts
Damon Evans of Television and Stage Accomplishments has made Art an important part of his LIFE. He will speak with Lynnie Godfrey about the influence the Arts had on him from childhood through theatrical and television success.
2021-06-17
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Lynnie Godfrey Speaks with Film and Stage Phenom Ken Page
Lynnie Godfrey invites long time friend and wonderful performer, director and all round talented Ken Page to talk of their friendship and how the ARTS has influenced his career and persnal life. Much fun and informative.
2021-06-10
1h 00
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Lynnie Godfrey with Patrick Brogan
Lynnie Godfrey and Patrick Brogan CPO of Arts Quest in Bethlehem, PA discuss how the ARTS has influenced his career and personal life.
2021-06-03
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Kwame Salter: Corporate Executive, Activist, Writer, Devoted Humanitarian
Kwame Salter, A Man for ALL Seasons and Levels. Hold On to Your Hats... Kwame Salter:... Corporae Executive, Writer, Humanitarian, Activist will speak to Lynnie about the Arts and how the Arts has influenced his life choices. What a ride it will be !
2021-05-20
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Catching Up With Guy Davis...The BLUESMAN...After All This Time.
Lynnie Godfrey and Guy Davis went to Hunter College together. They studied the Arts and performed together a bit. Tonight, Lynnie will explore how Guy has been expanding his artistic arc to include a successful Artist as a Blues Man. Catching Up after All theis Time.
2021-04-15
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Melba Tolliver and Me (Lynnie Godfrey) Part 2
This week, Lynnie Godfrey will speak about the wonderful career range of the talented MS. MELBA TOLLIVER. Lively conversation and Food for thought. Furthering Life therough the Arts.
2021-04-08
1h 00
LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER
Melba Tolliver and Me (Lynnie Godfrey) Part 1
A bit of a twist...MELBA TOLLIVER, First BlackNetwork News Anchor, Journalist, Writer, and Human Being extraordinaire has agreed to be the Official First Guest of LYNNIE GODFREY...STRAIGHT NO CHASER. The lively conversation between these two friends will cover career challenges and how the Arts have affected their lives.
2021-04-01
1h 00