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Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomEnver GjokajENVER GJOKAJ was unhappily studying Computer Science at Berkeley when he caught the attention of a theater teacher who was able to home in on his potential and suggested he audition for the acting programs at NYU, Julliard & Yale. He auditioned and was accepted into not one, but into all three programs, and with a scholarship to NYU. But the road wasn't always such a golden ticket. California born and raised, growing up he had a bit of a fight to establish his individual identity: he grew up as one half of an identical twin set; when the family moved...2024-08-292h 07Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomJustin BuaThe artistry of BUA was forged from growing up during a pivotal time in New York City - the birth of a culture that would become the influential base in his artwork - and enduring a lifetime of nay-saying mentors in education. After finishing the last part of his schooling in Los Angeles, he would disprove them all, going on to design and draw album artwork for various music artists, skate decks for New Deal, background and character design work for EA Sports NBA Street & NFL Street, and set design for Slum Village’s "Tainted” music video. At the same time...2024-06-182h 04Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomDavid WhiteDavid White made his West End debut as a Musical Director when the opportunity to conduct the new musical LES MISERABLES for Cameron Mackintosh landed in his lap; which also made him the youngest Musical Director in West End history at the age of 25. Since then, he has Conducted, Orchestrated and/or Music Supervised for numerous shows around the world including the West End production of SUNSET BOULEVARD with Glenn Close, international productions of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the original production of WITCHES OF EASTWICK, and has guest conducted Disney’s THE LION KING on West End. David was ma...2024-05-171h 38Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomShenny KingsOriginally from Lagos, Nigeria, Shenny found herself living in Copenhagen, Denmark without a job, which prompted her to obtain her Masters in Management at Lund University across the bridge in Sweden. While studying, the opportunity of a lifetime landed in her lap and she found herself in a Communications, Partnership and Outreach internship with The United Nations Development Project at the headquarters in Copenhagen, which would later lead to finding herself in a full-time in Project Development within The United Nations Refugee Agency in Stockholm, Sweden. As time continued, she started to realize her self-worth was being determined by the...2024-03-261h 42Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomAurelia DeyAurelia’s artistry crosses different worlds as does her heritage; born and raised in Sweden to Ghanaian parents. She combines the intersectionality of her heritage in her artistic expression, combining traditional Swedish folk music, Ghanaian highlife and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into her sound, winning Best Female Act and Best Stage Performer at the 2019 Scandinavian AfroBeats Music Awards. In the same year, she made her theatrical debut as one of the lead roles in the South African play “Wowza Albert” with The National Black Theater of Sweden, followed by the one-person show “Random” by Afro-British playwright Debbie Tucker Green at Stockholms Stadsteater and now on...2024-02-241h 24Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomJeffrey “Thee Phantom” McNeillA North Philly native, Jeff got his jump on combining classical music with Hip Hop when at the age of 13 he made his first mix with the Beastie Boys’ “Paul Revere” and Beethoven’s 5th. Since then he has played sold-out shows at world famous venues like The Kimmel Center in Philly and Carnegie Hall & The Kennedy Center in New York, among other various venues across the US. In each city he plays, he builds his orchestras with local classically-trained ethnic minority musicians, providing opportunities for them to play in places they aren’t normally granted or afforded access to. Follow Gam...2024-01-141h 30Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomMark GerbanPhilly native Mark Gerban navigated his way through some hefty personal and political obstacles in his life and still came out on top. He would become a collegiate conference champion swimmer while being a TRIPLE-major (after his high-school grades were so bad they lost him a collegiate scholarship for rowing) and then continuing the champion route as a world-class rower, becoming a US Men’s Lightweight Double National Champion, placing top 16 in the World Championships (2005 & 2007) in the Lightweight Men’s Single, and becoming an 2008 Olympic contender while representing Palestine. This all after he was diagnosed in his youth as having a le...2023-11-252h 07Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomMeredith Harper HoustonMerry was born in Philly but grew up in Cape May, NJ where the small town racism would lead her to attending the prestigious George School back in the Philly area. At George School she learned the life skill of self-perseverance which she would take with her to Los Angeles where she built her burlesque performance company empire working with artists like Panic! At the Disco, SpikeTV. residencies in Reno, Laughlin, Las Vegas and the world famous Viper Room in Los Angeles. From the principles of social justice and community development she also learned at George School, she now runs...2023-10-231h 37Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomTyedric HillTyedric connects the past to lead the present back to the future.  He has a background in Black dances (HipHop, Breaking, Stepping, Popping and House) and although he may have stumbled upon Vernacular Jazz dance by way of a socially-pressured first date, after having been taught by the likes of Chester Whitmore and Norma Miller, mentored by Latasha Barnes and becoming a Frankie Manning Ambassador, he has been chosen to be one of the next gen torchbearers of Lindy’s Black American dance history and lineage. Within this newfound journey he is refining his dance voice, strengthening his story,  and cult...2023-08-231h 51Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomViktor ManoelViktor Manoel is the last of his kind – the sole remaining living legend of a small group of friends that were the originators of the dance form Punking; the origin of the dance style known today as Wha(a)cking.  Born in the Michoacan region of Mexico, his family moved to Los Angeles at the age of 9 where he would navigate a number of cultural, social and domestic factors that would lead him to the LA underground club scene then to touring with artists like Grace Jones and David Bowie and movies STAYIN ALIVE and BREAKING 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO; a testament to...2023-07-262h 00Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomBrian FriedmanBrian thought he was a late dance bloomer, not getting his feet wet until he was 11. But, when he started, it’s like the world was waiting for him all along. Leaving Arizona to train with his friend for a summer in LA, he was scouted in class and within months booked his first gig, Disney’s movie NEWSIES at age 13, followed by a three year run with the hit show KIDS INCORPORATED, working with top-tier artists like Paula Abdul, Patti LaBelle, Celine Dion and Michael Jackson and opening up a studio back home in Scottsdale, AZ with his mother all...2023-06-131h 23Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomKaren OsbornKaren Osborn grew up playing sports in Portland, OR and is the Director for the LA office of Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited - the top sports and lifestyle modeling agency in the US.  After sustaining a basketball-ending injury in her first year of college, her life choices and experiences would lead her from Portland to LA in various positions in the entertainment industry as: a Licensed Make-up Artist, On-Camera Talent, Casting Assistant, Director’s Assistant, a stint in Public Relations and a temp position in Business Affairs/Contract Negotiation with Aaron Spelling’s production company on his daytime tv endeavour, “Sunset Beach”...2023-05-231h 29Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomEvan StrandEvan grew up in Huntington Beach, CA playing sports. He, along with his brother, was introduced to dance at a young age at the suggestion of their grandmother. After a year when asked if they wanted to continue, his brother responded with a resounding “Hell no!” while Evan, a “say yes, figure it out later”-type person, decided to take on the challenge. He was then introduced to ballet which would lead him to his path as a performing artist seen in commercials for NISSAN, Jack in the Box and OLD NAVY; TV shows HOUSE, GREY’S ANATOMY and HAIRSPRAY LIVE; movi...2023-05-132h 14Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomTesting TestingEpisode 5: Top 10 Pop Songs of 2022 In this episode, we count down the top 10 pop songs of 2022. Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Number 10 on our list: "Good 4 U" by Olivia Rodrigo 4:12 - Number 9 on our list: "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" by Lil Nas X 7:58 - Number 8 on our list: "Leave Before You Love Me" by Marshmello and Jonas Brothers 11:02 - Number 7 on our list: "Levitating" by Dua Lipa feat. DaBaby 15:13 - Number 6 on our list: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X feat. Jack Harlow 19:08 - Number 5 on our list: "Kiss Me More" by Doja Cat feat. SZA 23:17 - Number 4 on...2023-04-242h 14Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomEvan StrandEvan grew up in Huntington Beach, CA playing sports. He, along with his brother, was introduced to dance at a young age at the suggestion of their grandmother. After a year when asked if they wanted to continue, his brother responded with a resounding “Hell no!” while Evan, a “say yes, figure it out later”-type person, decided to take on the challenge. He was then introduced to ballet which would lead him to his path as a performing artist seen in commercials for NISSAN, Jack in the Box and OLD NAVY; TV shows HOUSE, GREY’S ANATOMY and HAIRSPRAY LIVE; movi...2023-04-242h 14Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomAnna G. JanssonAdopted from Ethiopia at the age of 6months,  Anna G Jansson grew up outside of Gothenburg, Sweden in a small town on a golf course – no literally, her hometown stood on a golf course.   Her childhood was reminiscent of the dance movie classics FOOTLOOSE - growing up in a religiously conservative community and finding her voice and expression through dance against the wishes of her father who wanted her to play golf and be an academic.   Her formative years were spent in Sweden during the 90s where she would encounter and navigate numerous challenges as the ethnic minority girl, blatantly told “I...2023-03-161h 38Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomOrlando “ZEPS” MolinaBrooklyn born Orlando ZEPS Molina found HipHop in his early teen years and it changed his life.  He developed his freestyle rap game in high school. honing his skills in wordplay, alliteration and real-time inspiration from his surroundings, realizing this was a creative path he wanted to follow.  After a couple bad decisions caught him with minor misdemeanor charges, he straightened-up upon graduating and started working fulltime to raise the capital to pursue his dream while staying in the open mic scene and small bar stages around the city.  Later on a whim chance, he was flown to Norway as a p...2023-02-151h 34Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomKevin Stea - part 2Growing up as a nerd in search of a better education (his words!) and becoming 1 of 10 scholarship recipients among 2000 students at the Singapore location of the international United World College, Kevin Stea never imagined he would be a legendary-level dancer.  But, after booking 7 of 7 jobs in one day (with less than 2yrs of formal dance training), he never looked back.  With over 30yrs in the industry – which includes numerous commercials and awards shows; working with artists like: MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, JANET JACKSON, LADY GAGA & DAVID BOWIE; movies including: THE BIRDCAGE, SHOWGIRLS, DISNEY’S NEWSIES and the documentary STRIKE A POSE about...2023-01-191h 00Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomKevin Stea - part 1Growing up as a nerd in search of a better education (his words!) and becoming 1 of 10 scholarship recipients among 2000 students at the Singapore location of the international United World College, Kevin Stea never imagined he would be a legendary-level dancer.  But, after booking 7 of 7 jobs in one day (with less than 2yrs of formal dance training), he never looked back.  With over 30yrs in the industry – which includes numerous commercials and awards shows; working with artists like: MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, JANET JACKSON, LADY GAGA & DAVID BOWIE; movies including: THE BIRDCAGE, SHOWGIRLS, DISNEY’S NEWSIES and the documentary STRIKE A POSE about...2023-01-191h 18Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomNikisha FogoFrom Stockholm to London and Vienna to San Francisco, Nikisha Fogo is an international power en pointe. She began her professional legacy with the Vienna State Ballet – a serendipitous full circle moment as it was a New Year’s television performance of this company she saw at the age of 9 that inspired her to pursue her dream as a ballet dance - where within FIVE (5) years she climbed the ballet ranks from Corps de ballet, Demi Soloist, to Soloist and having a full new work created around her, after which she achieved the (highest) rank of Principal within the company, lead...2022-12-221h 37Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomNikisha FogoFrom Stockholm to London and Vienna to San Francisco, Nikisha Fogo is an international power en pointe. She began her professional legacy with the Vienna State Ballet – a serendipitous full circle moment as it was a New Year’s television performance of this company she saw at the age of 9 that inspired her to pursue her dream as a ballet dance - where within FIVE (5) years she climbed the ballet ranks from Corps de ballet, Demi Soloist, to Soloist and having a full new work created around her, after which she achieved the (highest) rank of Principal within the company, lead...2022-12-201h 37Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomNoel BajandasNoel grew up in Union City, NJ with his Puerto Rican family surrounded by music and food, As the only male in the family, there was a lot of unwritten pressure for him to be successful which would inspire him to become a chef. But, while at culinary school, the universe had different plans which would steer him into his dance path and later booking the VH1 HONORS award show and introducing him to choreographer MIA MICHAELS, leading to a contract with CIRQUE DU SOLEIL.  Upon moving to LA, he went through his savings within the first 6months trying to m...2022-11-211h 40Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomTolley CasparisWith an innate passion for inclusion and human rights, Tolley has been one of the queens of casting for almost FOUR decades.   Against many homogenous ideologies in the industry, she has casted for Mademoiselle,  NIKE, McDonald’s, GAP, Target, Cher, Nicki Minaj, Lenny Kravitz and the recent music video masterpiece of visual representation “Queen” by Jessie J.  Her standards for human life also drives her work as a grassroots activist as well as a death doula,  fighting for an autonomous human experience.  As she says, “it’s not about beautiful people; it’s that people are BEAUTIFUL.” So much fun the first time, they...2022-10-141h 51Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomPopin Pete ReturnsSo much fun the first time, they had to do it again – the legendary Popin Pete returns to The Green Room!  Picking right back up where they left off, Gamble and Pete go deep on the topics; teaching vs choreographing, imitation vs interpretation, pay homage to the magic of Gamble’s former fro, and give a glimpse into the world of Karate-Loo - keeping it moving from serious to seriously hilarious, as expected with these two. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talen...2022-09-011h 59Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomAlyssa ChloeAnother fellow American ex-pat now based in Sweden, Alyssa grew up in the multicultural Hyde Park neighbourhood on the South side of Chicago, surrounded by living legends; Black artists, athletes, politicians, and musicians.  Fate would later take her to New York where she would continue to engage with and be tutored by legends of  dance - House, Vogue and Whacking/Punking - setting her up to be the torch-bearer of the culture and history around the world.  And she is doing just that, having recently becoming the recipient of three different Swedish government artistic stipends and grants to produce her own...2022-07-271h 42Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomCrystal FraizerGamble’s Green Room is celebrating one year of podcasting! For this special episode, Gamble is joined by the longtime leading lady of the Philly scene; the woman he owes much of his past, present and future to; none other than his bestie, Crystal Frazier. She was first lady of Rennie Harris Pure Movement, co-founded MONTAZH Performing Arts Company, toured solo with Jill Scott, and is now on track to be tenured as a university-level educator of HipHop; probably the first person (male or female) to do so. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble...2022-06-151h 39Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomLady JulesJules fell in love with breaking after a workshop during her high school years in Boulder, CO and was then captivated by a performance by Rennie Harris Pure Movement which solidified her dance obsession.  On a whim of passion, she moved to Philadelphia to train with Rennie and the company, gaining the knowledge and experience to become one of the most decorated and leading b-girls in the LA commercial industry, breaking for legendary artists like RUN DMC, LL COOL J and Missy Elliot; commercial campaigns for COCA-COLA, NIKE, WALMART, JOLLY RANCHER and GAP; dance movies YOU GOT SERVED and STEP U...2022-05-231h 56Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomNigel CampbellA late starter with no training and no flexibility, being the underdog was a recurring theme in Nigel’s journey into the performing arts.  But, against all doubts, the boy from The Bronx would continue to show them all what he was capable of, being accepted into not one but TWO performing arts programs at LaGuardia Arts High School, then matriculating into the dance program at The Julliard School, and later dancing for international dance companies Saarlandischens Staatstheater (Berlin), Luna Negra Dance Theater (Chicago) and Gothenburg Opera Dance Company (Sweden).  Upon moving back to New York, he became a company memb...2022-04-151h 30Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomTony GWhen Tony G arrived to LA he was met with a barrage of “No”s.  Instead of letting them deter or stop him, he stayed true to himself and kept it moving with persistence, placing himself in the rooms he needed to be in and in front of the people needed to be seen.  Honing in on his unique skill set in seeing what other don’t (in both people and patterns), Tony became a sought after Choreographer, Creative Director and Casting Director for numerous projects – TV shows, films, commercials, movies including the blockbuster cheerleading franchise Bring It On, artists like The B...2022-03-172h 01Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomSuperDave RoysterWhile growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, SuperDave Royster never had dreams or aspirations of becoming a professional “LA” dancer, but, that never stopped him enjoying, growing, and developing his craft.  As he says, “It’s not my passion, but, I’m passionate about it.”  Through this he found his identity as a Freestyle dancer, a uniqueness in LA at the time, which led him to working with and choreographing artists like Justin, Chris Brown, and Usher, and continues to spread the importance of finding your own authentic voice in your artistry to the next generation of performers. Follow: @gambl...2022-02-171h 44C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBrett Scallions, Billy Harvey & Eddie WohlWelcome back! This week the double-wide is proud to welcome Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey & Eddie Wohl! The guys give us a sneak peek at their new music.  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2022-01-2744 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBrett Scallions, Billy Harvey & Eddie WohlWelcome back! This week the double-wide is proud to welcome Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey & Eddie Wohl! The guys give us a sneak peek at their new music.  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks   Executive Producers: Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilew Stevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocks Production Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com #CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2022-01-2744 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBrett Scallions, Billy Harvey & Eddie WohlWelcome back! This week the double-wide is proud to welcome Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey & Eddie Wohl! The guys give us a sneak peek at their new music.  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks   Executive Producers: Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilew Stevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocks Production Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com #CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2022-01-2744 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBrett Scallions, Billy Harley & Eddie WohlWelcome back! This week the double-wide is proud to welcome Brett Scallions, Billy Harley & Eddie Wohl! The guys give us a sneak peek at their new music.  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks   Executive Producers: Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilew Stevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocks Production Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com #CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2022-01-2744 minGamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomJacob “Kujo” LyonsA Los Angeles area native, Jacob “Kujo” Lyons grew up overcoming various handicaps, from physical to social environmental.  With his crew SOUL CONTROL, he became a pioneering B-boy (breakdancer) innovating some of the most well-known and utilized power moves integral in breakdance today,.  He later created two companies (ILL-Abilities and Lux Aeterna) and became a circus artist consulting for the world-famous Cirque du Soleil – all after finding dance by chance one lucky day. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea...2022-01-162h 17C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DSeven Year Witch & Troy LaddWelcome back! This week the double-wide is happy to welcome, from South Carolina, the electrifying hybrid of hard rock, blues-punk, and 70’s garage rock of Seven Year Witch and friend of the show, Hollywood Hot Rod Legend, Troy Ladd!  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2022-01-061h 04C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DReggie CallowayWelcome back! This week the double-wide is proud to welcome the legend behind some of your favourite hits, including Freak-A-Zoid, Love Overboard, Slow Jam, Cassanova and so many more. Get the details behind the hits straight from our guest, Reggie Calloway!  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-12-1549 minGamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomDamon FrostFrom multicultural roots and an upbringing in multiple cultural environments, Damon Frost continues to bridge cultures in his life and work, having been a leader and pioneer in the founding of the streetdance scene in Sweden during the 80s and continues the lasting effects of his living legacy today - not only as a dancer, but also as an educator and a Swedish-Grammy nominated music producer. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production Simon Larsson...2021-12-141h 46C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBob Haro & Brad FanshawWelcome back! The double-wide continues to rock with this week's guests, legends in the worlds of BMX racing & skateboarding, Bob Haro & Brad Fanshaw.  JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-12-0250 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DCarlos Alazraqui & Jeffrey WeberWelcome back! The double-wide continues to rock with this week's guests, legendary voice actor Carlos Alazraqui & multi Grammy nominee & winner Jeffrey Weber. JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-11-031h 00C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DMarc Monroe & Dwayne PerkinsWelcome back! The double-wide continues to rock with this week's guests, trainer to the stars Marc Monroe and comedian, author & actor, Dwayne Perkins. JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-10-271h 00C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBret Ernst & Heather StormWelcome back! The double-wide continues to rock with this week's guests, comedian & actor Bret Ernst and actress, model & host Heather Storm. JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-10-211h 00Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomIda NashFrom small town beginnings on the countryside of Sweden, Ida Nash cultivated her world with the intent of dance being the main focus of her life and made her way to the big city, New York, training with a legend, being signed by one of the biggest dance agencies in the US, and, performing at Madison Square Garden before a pandemic forced her move back to Scandinavia. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production Simon...2021-10-151h 49C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DDamion Hall & Troy LaddIn this episode, Stevie D catches up with R&B singer & member of the legendary New Jack Swing group Guy, Damion Hall.  Stevie also welcomes back to the double-wide his friend and multi award-winning hot rod legend, Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hotrods. Music spun by JudiLew. Thanks for tuning in!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-10-141h 00Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomMelanie Lewis-YribarFrom humble beginnings in Buffalo, NY, Melanie Lewis-Yribar spread her wings early, moving to LA at the age of 16, and has soared through the industry in films, TV, and on tour with artists including The Backstreet Boys, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera,  and as the resident choreographer for the legendary diva Cher – and still remains humble, authentic, and inspirational today. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer Beats by DJ Neno2021-10-011h 49C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DSteve Mazon, Darren Carter & Craig PiloThis week's drinking phrase is: "FUNNY". Laughter fills the double-wide with guests Steve Mazan, Craig Pilo & Darren Carter! JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-10-011h 00C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DLahnna Turner & Suli McCulloughLet the laughter begin! Grab your favourite flask or glass and remember to take a sip each time you hear this week's drinking word, "FUNNY"! This week in the double-wide, your favourite host, Stevie D. chops it up with guests & comedians Lahnna Turner & Suli McCullough and music by JudiLew. Thanks for tuning in!Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-10-011h 00C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DDarren Carter & Jamie KalerThis week Stevie D welcomes comedian and actors Darren Carter & Jamie Kaler. Music spun by JudiLewStreaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocksProduction Company: VANGRIOThttps://www.vangriot.com#CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-09-231h 00Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomWaldean NelsonWhile most people start their path in classical dance training around the age of 3, Waldean came into the game a full decade behind at the age of 13, but found himself receiving scholarships with Dance Theater of Harlem and Alvin Ailey already within his first FOUR years of development. All while trying to find the balance in his life in academia, sports, familial expectations, and where dance fit into it all.  Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - V...2021-09-161h 49Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomRoderick GeorgeRoderick George takes us through his journey from Houston, TX (baby!) to New York, Montreal, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany and back to the US, as a world-class dancer in companies including Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Basil Ballet, Goteborg Operans Danskompani, and with the modern choreographic genius William Forsythe, even though the odds were stacked against him from the start – or so he was told. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer Be...2021-09-011h 45This Is MVMThis Is MVMLet’s Talk About HairThis week the ladies the multi-billion dollar culture of Black hair and share their own personal journeys. Were you affected by any of the discussion in today's episode? Have a question, comment or story you would like to share?  Reach out to the ladies on Instagram at https://instagram.com/mvmstories Hosts:Michelle St. HillVanessa WilliamsMaryann Pine   Executive Producer:Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson    Instagram:@mvmstories@vangriot #mvmstories  #weownourstories  #vangriot2021-08-2353 minGamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomYeko Ladzekpo-Cole – part 2Yeko and Gamble continue the conversation, reminiscing about traveling to Ghana together, experiencing the history and culture of the country, personal connections to the family legacy & traditions, and representing in films.   Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host   Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media   Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition   Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production   Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer   Beats by DJ Neno2021-08-151h 04Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomYeko Ladzekpo-Cole – part 1Follow the family legacy of Yeko Ladzekpo-Cole – from the Ewe-people settling the family village, Anyako, in the Volta Region of Ghana, over to the founding and development of the World Music Program at CalArts University in Valencia, CA. And, learn how Yeko, herself, lives up to the birthright of her name, which means “To excel/Be great.”   Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host   Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media   Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition   Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production   Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer   Beats by DJ Neno2021-08-151h 50Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomMaryss From ParisMaryss from Paris paved her way from Paris, France to Miami, FL and over to Hollywood, dancing and touring with the camps of Missy Elliot, Usher, and Justin Timberlake among others,  while creating an international legacy as a dancer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian of the recent past, present and future.   Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host   Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media   Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition   Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production   Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer   Beats by DJ Neno2021-08-011h 22This Is MVMThis Is MVMWhat Gets You Vex?This week the ladies talk about their pet peeves, things that get them vex and how to cope with trying and challenging moments/people.    Were you affected by any of the discussion in today's episode? Have a question, comment or story you would like to share?  Reach out to the ladies on Instagram at https://instagram.com/mvmstories Hosts:Michelle St. HillVanessa WilliamsMaryann Pine   Executive Producer:Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson    Instagram:@mvmstories@vangriot #mvmstories  #weownourstories  #vangriot2021-07-2454 minGamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomIvan “Flipz.” VelezOne of the co-founding members of the world-renown bboy (breakdance) crew SKILL METHODZ, Ivan “Flipz.” Velez has flipped, freezed, and head-spinned his way through the industry featured in 32 movies, 59 national commercials, 36 music videos, 11 national tours and 86 television appearances.  All championed by the values of Integrity, authenticity, and finding your true self worth.   Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host   Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media   Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition   Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production   Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer   Beats by DJ Neno2021-07-151h 49This Is MVMThis Is MVMImmigrating To CanadaThis week the ladies welcome guest Sandra Martin to the show to discuss immigrating to Canada.    Were you affected by any of the discussion in today's episode? Have a question, comment or story you would like to share?  Reach out to the ladies on Instagram at https://instagram.com/mvmstories Hosts:Michelle St. HillVanessa WilliamsMaryann Pine   Executive Producer:Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson    Instagram:@mvmstories@vangriot #mvmstories  #weownourstories  #vangriot2021-07-041h 04Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomMoncell DurdenGrowing up dancing and clubbing, Moncell Durden completely stepped away from dance for SIX YEARS in his early 20s to be a graphic designer before landing in Philly and starting his professional career on stage at the age of 30! Currently one of only two Professors in Practice [Hip Hop] at USC’s Gloria Kaufmann School of Dance, Moncell is as published author, educator, lecturer, researcher, and historian - what Gamble calls a Dance Anthropologist.   Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get@gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Mike Gamble - Host   Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson - Web & Digital Media   Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition   Tony "F...2021-07-011h 27C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DButch Bradley & Troy LaddThis week's drinking phrase is: "COOL". Laughter fills the double-wide with guests Butch Bradley & Troy Ladd! JudiLew spins some tunes to play us out. Thanks for tuning in. Remember to like & subscribe so that you never miss an episode. Executive Producers:Judi “JudiLew” Lewinson – instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie “Stevie D” Dupin – instagram.com/steviedrocks2021-06-3054 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DDanielle Weber & Lachlan PattersonThis week Stevie D welcomes Melbourne-based artist Danielle Weber and Vancouverite comedian & author Lachlan Patterson. Music spun by JudiLew Streaming links: bit.ly/steviedrocks Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson: https://www.instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin: https://www.instagram.com/steviedrocks #CmonGetHappyHour #StevieD #JudiLew#steviedrocks #iamjudilew #vangriot2021-06-2456 minThis Is MVMThis Is MVMFatherhoodThis week the ladies welcome fathers Paul DeAbreu and Anthony Cross to the show to discuss fatherhood and the importance of positive father figures.    Were you affected by any of the discussion in today's episode? Have a question, comment or story you would like to share?  Reach out to the ladies on Instagram at https://instagram.com/mvmstories Hosts:Michelle St. HillVanessa WilliamsMaryann Pine   Executive Producer:Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson    Instagram:@mvmstories@vangriot #mvmstories  #weownourstories  #vangriot2021-06-2056 minThis Is MVMThis Is MVMDating & Seeking Love Online pt. 2This week the ladies continue their conversation with guest, David Carter discussing the world of online dating, seeking love online & May - December relationships.  As you enjoy part two of this episode we encourage you to ponder, laugh alongside and reflect upon your own opinions and methods for successful dating in the modern age.  What are your tips for and experiences with dating?  Leave a comment on our YouTube videos or on our Instagram. https://instagram.com/mvmstories Hosts:Michelle St. HillVanessa WilliamsMaryann Pine   Executive Producer:Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson    Instagram:@mvmstories@vangriot #mvmstories  #weownourstories  #vangriot2021-06-1731 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBret Ernst & Jaclyn MarfuggiThis week's guests are Bret Ernst (Cobra Kai) and Jaclyn Marfuggi (What's Your Jersey Podcast). Executive Producers:Judi Lewinson - instagram.com/iamjudilewStevie Dupin - instagram.com/steviedrocks2021-06-1654 minGamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomAlison FaulkMeet Alison Faulk.  From her roots in North Miami to her current base in Hollywood, she’s gone from dancer to choreographer and now stepping into directing.  During her career she’s been a creative force behind world tours for Pink, Madonna and the “magic” behind the international phenomenon Magic Mike.   Follow: @gamblesgreenroomContact: get[at]gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room TeamMike Gamble - HostJudi "JudiLew" Lewinson | [VANGRIOT] - Web & Digital MediaAnastasia Miller-Burns - Talent AcquisitionTony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual ProductionSimon Larsson - Sound EngineerBeats by DJ Neno2021-06-151h 21C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DJohnny Sanchez, Matt Iseman & Dwayne PerkinsWelcome to C'mon Get Happy Hour with Stevie D.  Each week Stevie D interviews guests who are rockstars in their chosen fields.  This week's guests are Johnny Sanchez, Matt Iseman & Dwayne Perkins.Follow VANGRIOT & Stevie D on Instagram!2021-06-091h 20This Is MVMThis Is MVMDating & Seeking Love OnlineThis week the ladies welcome guest, David Carter to the show to discuss the world of online dating, seeking love online & May - December relationships.  As you enjoy part one of this episode we encourage you to ponder, laugh alongside and reflect upon your own opinions and methods for successful dating in the modern age.  What are your tips for and experiences with dating?  Leave a comment on our YouTube videos or on our Instagram. Hosts: Michelle St. Hill Vanessa Williams Maryann Pine Executive Producer: Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson  Instagram: @mvmstories @vangriot #mvmstories  #weownourstories  #vangriot2021-06-0442 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DDr KenGee, Candice Michelle & Heather StormWelcome to C'mon Get Happy Hour with Stevie D.  Each week Stevie D interviews guests who are rockstars in their chosen fields.  This week's guests are Dr KenGee, Candice Michelle & Heather Storm.Follow VANGRIOT & Stevie D on Instagram!2021-06-021h 11Gamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomPopin Pete – part 2The conversation continues with legend Popin Pete.  From Michael to Janet (yes, THE Jacksons) and over to Chris Brown, hear Popin Pete recount meeting and working with the industry's greatest. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get[at]gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson | [VANGRIOT] - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer2021-05-3056 minGamble\'s Green RoomGamble's Green RoomPopin Pete – part 1Join international legend Popin Pete of The Electric Booglaoos on his journey from Fresno to Long Beach, basement parties to the big screen, and how he really feels about one of the defining dance movies of all time. Follow: @gamblesgreenroom Contact: get[at]gamblesgreenroom.com   Gamble's Green Room Team Judi "JudiLew" Lewinson | [VANGRIOT] - Web & Digital Media Anastasia Miller-Burns - Talent Acquisition Tony "FreshTea" Hulten - Visual Production Simon Larsson - Sound Engineer2021-05-3057 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DAntoinette Peragine, Mike Marino & Bruce FineWelcome to C'mon Get Happy Hour with Stevie D.  Each week Stevie D interviews guests who are rockstars in their chosen fields.  This week's guests are comedians Antoinette Peragine, Mike Marino & Bruce Fine.Follow VANGRIOT & Stevie D on Instagram!2021-05-251h 02C\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DBrad Fanshaw & Darren CarterWelcome to C'mon Get Happy Hour with Stevie D.  Each week Stevie D interviews guests who are rockstars in their chosen fields.  This week's guests are Brad Fanshaw & Darren Carter.Follow VANGRIOT & Stevie D on Instagram!2021-05-2550 minC\'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DC'mon Get Happy Hour w/ Stevie DCourtney Cronin Dold & Brad FanshawWelcome to C'mon Get Happy Hour with Stevie D.  Each week Stevie D interviews guests who are rockstars in their chosen fields.  This week's guests are Courtney Cronin Dold & Brad Fanshaw.Follow VANGRIOT & Stevie D on Instagram!2021-05-191h 00This Is MVMThis Is MVMFinding Peace (or a Piece) During CovidIt’s been over a year since the initial lockdown.  On this episode the ladies discuss life in the new norm, online dating & the importance of “Vitamin S”.   If you were affected by any of the topics discussed please reach out to the support services in your area for additional information & support. For more information about Covid-19 guidelines, resources etc visit your local or national health authorities’ websites. #weownourvoices Follow This Is MVM on IG @mvmstories https://www.instagram.com/mvmstories Follow VANGRIOT on IG @vangriot https://www.instagram.com/vangriot2021-05-0941 minThis Is MVMThis Is MVMMother's Day & GratitudeWelcome to This is MVM! #weownourvoices On this very revealing premiere episode, hosts Michelle St. Hill, Vanessa Williams & Maryann Pyne discuss Mother's Day, motherhood and gratitude. Follow This Is MVM on IG @mvmstories2021-05-0752 min