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Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 93) Nyx, Goddess of the NightBack by popular demand, I present to you Nyx Goddess of the Night, a little known Goddess in the vast cast of Greek Mythology goddesses but Nyx is particularly special since she’s the only one that Zeus fears… Why, you ask? Maybe this poem performed by Little Miss Perfect clarifies that once and for all or not, you decide. Thank you all for your comments and likes, also make sure to share this with a dear one who might need to hear. Like Nyx says “Don’t act like you don’t listen” and be a darling, please share this poem 💎...2022-05-2607 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 99) War Cry by Ares, God of WarAres, Greek God of War, makes his debut in Italo’s Blog Talk Radio and has quickly become my favorite God thus far. Sorry, Zeus, but i can relate to Ares having rage issues and the reasons why he is the way he is, why is he so rageful and blood thirsty for war. I must warn you that, after hearing Ares’ story, you wont think he’s so bad as he’s been depicted. I’ve created a new playlist with all the Greek Mythology poems I’ve written so far so if you’d like to catch up with all the o...2022-04-0709 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 98) Zeus in the Real WorldIt all started with Zeus’ Opus but now the God of Sky and Thunder has become a mortal living in the streets of L.A. and he isn’t very happy about the treatment he’s getting lately… That’s the premise of Zeus in the Real World and who’s more appropriate to read it but Zeus himself Mr. Crossing! He’s done a fabulous job voicing this character and I had quite a lot of fun with this one so prepare yourselves with your favorite snack and beverage, get your headphones 🎧 or ear buds for there are plenty of special effect...2022-04-0113 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 97) Marvin in the SkyI felt inclined to share this poem Marvin in the Sky on a live on TikTok and invited my friend Rail Crawford @rizzailarts2020 to co host and hear it for the first time. This poem was prompted by the poets from @poettok where we challenge ourselves to write a poem about the human anatomy and I decided to go with the pineal gland which some people call the third eye. Thanks for listening, liking and sharing and make sure to follow me on TikTok @italoproductions101 as well as my friend @rizzailarts20202022-03-2509 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 96) RedHello, faithful listeners, here’s an exclusive for y’all… working on the YouTube release of Red (formerly known as Little Red Riding Hood) although this time around she’s no longer that innocent young girl lost in the woods taking a basket of goods to her grandma in a cabin in the woods. Thanks for listening, I highly recommend you use headphones 🎧 to listen best and looking forward to share more stories from Greek mythology. Follow this channel for the next adventure and have a wonderful day! Italo, From ITALO’S PRODUCTIONS @italoproductions101 (TikTok) @italoproductions (IG)2022-03-1608 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 95) Hades and the UnderworldWelcome to another episode of Italo’s Blog Talk Radio bringing you Hades and the Underworld, another God many fear to talk about for he rules the Dead and the Pits of the Underworld where Cerberus guards the entrance and Persephone is held every winter as the Greek Myth goes. Thanks for listening, I highly recommend you use headphones 🎧 to listen best and looking forward to share more stories from Greek mythology. Follow this channel for the next adventure and have a wonderful day! Italo, From ITALO’S PRODUCTIONS @italoproductions101 (TikTok) @italoproductions (IG)2022-03-1108 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 94) Aphrodite’s PoemI’m very honored that storyteller Ashton Cynthia Clarke agreed to read Aphrodite’s Poem today, she delivers it with finesse and self empowerment like only a goddess would. Make sure to follow Ashton Cynthia Clarke on Facebook or IG @ashton.c.clarke and listen to her stories and Psalms readings. Thank you all for your comments and likes, also make sure to share this with a dear one who might need to hear. Follow Italo Productions @italoproductions101 on TikTok @italoproductions on IG2022-03-0907 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 92) Medusa’s RevengeEver wondered how Medusa came to be? Ever wanted to know her backstory? Well, now is your best chance to find out who Medusa was before being a Gorgon monster with snakes on her head and being able to turn mortals into statues of stone before Perseus claims her head as a trophy. Thanks for listening, I highly recommend you use headphones 🎧 to listen best and looking forward to share more stories from Greek mythology. Follow this channel for the next adventure and have a wonderful day! Italo, From ITALO’S PRODUCTIONS @italoproductions101 (TikTok) @italoproductions (IG)2022-03-0413 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 91) Perseus’ JourneyA preview to the epic scene where Perseus meets Medusa to claim her head as a trophy to the King who intends to marry his beloved mother. Thanks for listening, I highly recommend you use headphones 🎧 to listen best and looking forward to share more stories from Greek mythology, in this case Perseus who is considered a Demi God (son of Zeus). Follow this channel for the next adventure and have a wonderful day! Italo From ITALO’S PRODUCTIONS @italoproductions101 (TikTok) @italoproductions (IG)2022-03-0409 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 90) Marcel Reaches InI’ve had the pleasure to have Marcel Roston zoom in to talk about his journey and grief after losing his daughter to suicide to now starring as one of survivors in a docuseries titled Reach In. The opening of this podcast features highlights from the upcoming series hosted by Bianca McCall and is currently awaiting to hear from a network to pick it up to be released next year. Please, follow UNNI YouTube channel to learn more about the suicide prevention organization and podcast as well as the progress surrounding Reach In.2022-02-2541 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 89) Zeus’ OpusHere’s a reading of my poem Zeus’ Opus, loosely based on the Greek God but also inspired by my friend and rapper Mr. Crossing. This might just be the beginning of a series of poems inspired by Greek Mythology but that’s still to be seen but I wanted to share parts I and II as published on my IG and TikTok. Thanks for sharing and listening2022-02-2505 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 88) Shanara Sanders’s Poetic Popcorn SetSHANARA SANDERS’s BIO It all started back in her hometown Chicago, mainly because of her prominence in the spoken word scene. You can also add voiceovers, former radio show host and several grant awards for her prowess with the pen and performance. Born Shanara, she embraced being the “short girl with the big mouth”, and garnered classic theater roles in Chicago, all the way to the Los Angeles Theater Center stage in Disney's Aladdin, Dual Language Edition. She is creator of her podcast and YouTube series, "ASK A BLACK WOMAN", turned "ASK A BLACK WOMAN- ONE WOMAN SHOW" which premie...2022-02-1443 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 87) Dee True Poetry ExperienceDarlene Fernandez AKA Dee TruePoetry shares a few of her “release” poems on Italo’s Blog Talk Radio, poetry dealing with grief, pain and heartbreak. Growing up in an domestic violent environment, Dee unpacks a lot in every poem she spits to help listeners deal with their own trauma, showing her emotional growth and inspiring through healing ❤️‍🩹 Hope you find this episode as uplifting as i did! Poems Dee shared in this podcast: Scars, Who I Am and Forgive from her book Broken Silence. BIO Darlene Fernandez aka Dee Truepoetry, State of Connecticut Beat Poet Laureate of 2018-2020, A Public Figure, Actress...2022-02-051h 07Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 86) Fuzzy Soul TigerPJ also known as Fuzzy Soul Tiger explains what it was like to be Santa and how he's touched and continues to touch people's hearts and souls with his positive videos, music, acting and more. a real pleasure interviewing Fuzzy and looking forward to catching him in Empire, the Chi and any other projects he might be involved. You can find him on TikTok @fuzzysoultiger and IG @fuzzysoultiger or listen to his music https://fuzzysoultiger.bandcamp.com/2022-01-301h 05Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 85) Chioka’s Prison BreakChioka Gray didn’t really break from prison. Not in the literal sense, that is. I believe we all are prisoners of our minds and beliefs but Chioka’s story shows the corruption and a systematic problem hardly addressed about the prison system in America. Get ready to listen to his story that deals with pain, isolation, injustice and redemption that will have your head spinning. If you’d like to connect with the host, email me at italo505@aol.com Follow Chioka on IG @chithegod7926 and on TikTok @K.I.N.G.11202022-01-231h 11Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 84) The Return of Mr. Crossing Episodes I and IIWhether you knew of Mr. Crossing or not, now that he’s back, he wants you to know that his TikTok lives can potentially change your life… Follow Mr. Crossing and his daily lives @3reecrossingradio on TikTok and IG @3ReeCrossing Also his single “Winter’s Coming” by clicking on this Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/6fTZwgUBNSfEZdwQRvITCX?si=QYz2uERQSiiA_dBSPZo5Cg https://open.spotify.com/track/45wdw1INZMSHcXfcPyhjyo?si=Tjty1KZlRIyeOyTfByNhaQ2022-01-191h 06Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 83) Tyrone and the Soul DreamersTyrone and the Soul Dreamers Coming all the way from Thailand, Tyrone Brown talks about the power of interpreting dreams as a source of wisdom imparted by extraterrestrial beings who willingly communicate to all of us through dreams but also the intricate and sometimes unbelievable stories of his encounters of the third kind with ETs and their message of hope and love. If you’d like to find out more about Tyrone, here’s a snippet I found through his website: Dream-Time Coach, Tyrone Brown In the past I had no idea I would some day be a dream-time coach, and...2022-01-051h 13Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 82) Making Everything Grand with Mary GonzalezMary Elizabeth Gonzalez is Making Everything Grand. Here is what she wrote in her website: My name is Mary Elizabeth Gonzalez. I am 53 years young. I am divorced, a Mother, grandmother, sister, author and entrepreneur. Just 3 years ago, I was a shell of a woman who was going through the motions of life, just existing. I had hit my rock bottom three years after my Mother passed away. At 49, I had become tired of being tired with everything in my life. I was in a 26-year toxic marriage, 3 pounds shy of weighing 300 and depressed. It was by divine intervention that...2021-12-1550 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 81) The Dark Triad Bonus: Sadism with Joshua WillsHere's the bonus episode to the Dark Triad series with special guest Joshua Wills where we analyze the many faces of Sadism and its effects on society. I'd like to thank Joshua for being my companion in making this series by bringing his insight and knowledge and debunking the impression that some people may have about Sadism when comparing it to BDSM as well as tracing its roots dating back to Marquis de Sade in the late 1700s until how his literature contribution "120 Days of Sodom" coined the psychological term that we know today. If you're interested in reading more...2021-12-121h 23Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 80) The Dark Triad: Machiavellianism with Joshua WillsMACHIAVELLIANISM is the last element in the Dark Triad and I invited Joshua Wills to come back and speak about this little known aspect or trait that’s not talked about because of its covert nature and political origin. We talk about Machiavelli himself and how he influenced people of the Renaissance era in Florence and authored The Prince and The Art of War and influenced politics and ways to manipulate people through fear and punishment for “the greater good”. ITALO’s DISCLAIMER This video is not a replacement for professional therapy. If you feel that you’re in a relationsh...2021-11-201h 14Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 79) Healing Outloud with Marcell HillGreat podcast where I reconnect with Marcell Hill and speak on several topics such as setting healthy boundaries, relationships, living your best life, social media and more. Follow Marcell on TikTok @learningfromexperience IG @consciousflowstate Here is all the ways you can communicate with Italo outside of Italo's Blog Talk Radio: https://linktr.ee/italo505 Email: italoproductions@yahoo.com2021-11-141h 34Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 78) The Dark Triad: Narcissism with Joshua WillsOnce again I had the pleasure of having Joshua Wills to talk about the next chapter in the Dark Triad: Narcissism, following our Psychopathy episode. Let us know what you think in the comments and thanks for listening, sharing your experience, liking the video and subscribing to my YouTube channel. If you want to follow Joshua Wills, make sure to click on this link: https://linktr.ee/jtothemfx Here is all the ways you cat communicate with Italo outside of Italo's Blog Talk Radio: https://linktr.ee/italo505 Email: italoproductions@yahoo.com For those who heard us talk about Dr...2021-11-111h 43Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 77) The Dark Triad: Psychopathy (with guest Joshua Wills)I had the pleasure to speak to Joshua Wills again after discussing Surviving Narcissistic Mother Abuse (Episode 76) and in this first episode in the Dark Triad Series we discuss PSYCHOPATHY and the misconceptions that many people have on psychopaths. Let us know what you think in the comments and thanks for listening, sharing your experience, liking the video and subscribing to my YouTube channel. If you want to follow Joshua Wills, make sure to click on this link: https://linktr.ee/jtothemfx Here is all the ways you cat communicate with Italo outside of Italo's Blog Talk Radio: https://linktr...2021-11-031h 27Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 76) Surviving Narcissistic Mother AbuseThe artist formerly known as JW comes to talk about how we share a similar story of abuse by a narcissistic mother and its repercussions, an episode that’ll spawn several episodes to dive into the psychological and emotional toll we’ve experienced and survived to tell. Joshua Wills and myself believe our stories and testimonies will help other sons who’ve suffered and continue getting abused and triggered by narcissistic mothers. Thanks for listening and we would urge you to write your comments and stories to share in future podcasts.2021-10-2737 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 75) Fight, Flight, Freeze or FawnOn this episode I explore my trauma tactics of fight, flight, freeze or fawn which I’ve used in the past (and I still use today) when dealing with narcissistic abuse and responding to them by taking one of these actions. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode!2021-10-2112 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 74) Quiet Before the StormAnother piece from my LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN. Thank you for listening and make sure to message me on social media to let me know what you think of this piece.2021-10-1904 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 73) Anthony Catalino on Body ShamingI had the pleasure of speaking to a fellow TikToker and paisano Anthony Catalino who’s making a difference by talking about his experience about body shaming and other related topics that are plaguing our communities. If you’d like to follow Anthony and his social media presence, make sure to click his Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/acatalino And also make sure to vote for Anthony in order to get him to be featured in Men’s Journal magazine and bring awareness to body shaming and positivity that’s much needed nowadays.2021-10-1933 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 72) The Line in the SandToday is when I’ve decided to draw the line in the sand, I will tumble over my fears of rejection, hurting people’s feelings, abandonment, acceptance. It is time.2021-10-1502 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 71) I Love a Mama’s BoyInstead of reviewing the reality show “I Love a Mama’s Boy” on TLC, I decided to share something I’ve written today about this disturbing topic of emotionally abusive mothers who control their son’s relationships and sabotage their happiness because they know what’s best for their sons. Thanks for listening and sharing.2021-09-2814 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 70) The Past is in the PastThis piece keep repeating in my pieces lately cause they stroke a nerve and this theme may have to resurface again and again until I process it myself and realize how these statements hurt.2021-09-2803 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 69) UnderstandHere’s another piece I titled UNDERSTAND that I hope makes it clear how I feel when people make excuses for narcissistic mother’s abuse for the sake of mother forgetting all about my well-being. Let me know if you like this content by sharing with someone who may need this today. Narcissistic mother abuse is real and needs to be stopped!!! Understand???!!!2021-09-2804 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 68) Choose Happiness or Fix MeA new episode of Italo’s Blog Talk Radio where I read from my own diary. This is a new chapter of my podcast that I’ve been afraid to explore but it’s given me much more than anything else I could be doing. Hope you guys enjoy this new chapter in my podcast and my life. Thanks for listening and sharing!2021-09-2805 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Ep. 67) Sugar and TextA reading from my journal2021-09-1414 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 66) “Sugar” and “Text”Season 2 Episode 3 Welcome to a new segment in which I deal with my narcissistic mother and my mental health. I am reading 2 pieces I’m reading titled “Sugar” and “Text” from my Twinkle Twinkle journal2021-09-1314 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 65) How Erica Set Healthy BoundariesI’m grateful that Erica Young (TT @infiniteabundancecle) was willing to “unpack” her luggage in this podcast about healing from narcissistic abuse by setting and enforcing healthy boundaries. Thanks for those who are listening and it’s my wish that her story (as well as my own) helps you in any way so you can share it with someone else and keep paying it forward so we can all heal from our emotional wounds.2021-09-121h 11Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 64) Marques DanielsMarques Daniels comes in to open up the new and improved season of Italo’s Blog Talk Radio with a powerful episode where we touch on several topics such as PTSD, Military Veterans coming back to a new reality upon re-entering society, relationships and more! Follow Marques on TikTok @marquesd33 and stay tuned for more episodes this season.2021-09-101h 22Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 63) Gideon and the BlundersnorpInterview with Michael Gordon Shapiro, producer, composer, writer and lyricist about his newest musical: GIDEON AND THE BLUNDERSNORP is a witty musical set in a medieval fantasy world. The plot concerns a stablehand and highborn noble girl teaming up to save a royal cavalier from a rampaging monster. The theme of the show is: are our futures determined by social class, or can we create our own destinies through choice and action? http://tickets.gideonmusical.com Suitable for grownups, kids (6 and up), and well-behaved monsters. A new musical from the creators of THE BULLY PROBLEM. (Encore Award Winner. Nominated for...2021-09-0229 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 62) We Are Traffic: a Rideshare Adventure on Edinburgh Fringe FestivalJonathan Tipton Meyers comes to talk about his one person show making its way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s streaming platform. Follow his show on IG @wearetrafficshow or visit https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/we-are-traffic-a-rideshare-adventure for tickets information2021-08-2937 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 61) Marcel’s POVI had the pleasure of having Marcel spit some much needed poetry back into Italo’s Blog Talk Radio as well as hearing the story that’s gone viral in TikTok @gratitudepov2021-05-0351 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 60) TikTok Live With Dave PositiveAs always it was a pleasure speaking to Dave Brahler during TikTok live and sharing our passion for movies, we touched on Anthony Hopkins’ Oscar performance on The Father, to Keanu Reeves in The Lake House as well as our favorite Tom Hanks movies and more! For those that don’t follow Dave on TikTok, his handle is @dave_positive make sure to check out his great content and catching his lives, he’s creating a safe place where people share without judgement and with much love and positivity.2021-05-031h 03Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 59) Namaste CEOInterviewed by Lewis Perdomo. Topics went from Surrender to Super Moon to Inside Out to Life Is Fun and more! As always a pleasure to spend time with my brother from another mother Lewis (@namasteCEO on TikTok) who holds a safe space for anyone who’d like to share their thoughts or feelings without judgement. Song that Lewis was referring to is called Life Is Fun by Boyinaband, here’s the link: https://youtu.be/CAb_bCtKuXg2021-05-0135 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 58) LIFE According to Coach JohnI had the pleasure of welcoming John T Robinson into Italo’s Blog Talk Radio to talk about life... more precisely life coaching and let me say that he better summarized what it means for him as well as expanding his life coaching skills to anyone interested for FREE this weekend 5/2/2021! For more information contact you can connect with Coach John on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using his handle @MrJTRobinson. To get help from him with your life or business, you can text him at 616-287-2340 or you can email him at mrjrob99@gmail.com. http://mrjtrobinson.com/ ht...2021-04-2930 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 57) Them Review (with Special Guest Lala)Review of the new Amazon series Them with TikToker @lala5709 who gave her first impressions after finishing this horror show that deals with racism, redlining, rape, abuse and many other horrific events that happens to an African-American family moving to an all-white neighborhood called Compton, California in the 1950’s. Make sure to watch the series for there will be spoilers!!!2021-04-181h 03Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 56) The United States Vs Billie HolidayWelcome to a new episode of Italo’s Blog Talk Radio where I’m joined once again by actress, movie buff and dear friend Yvette Saunders to talk about the new film Lee Daniels’ The United States Vs Billie Holiday. Warning: this video may contain spoilers ⚠️ Follow Yvette Saunders on Facebook and IG @yvettesaundersofficially2021-03-0643 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 55) Disrobed: Why So Clothes MindedThe 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival comedy breakout hit, “Disrobed: Why So Clothes Minded?” is returning online in a new Zoom version with an all new national cast, and under the direction of Troy Peterson, more outrageous and more naked than ever. Screening for three times only in January, 2021, “Disrobed – The Virtual Event” is the perfect way to kiss 2020 farewell and ring in a Happy Nude Year. It’s Meet the Parents with a twist! Skye is eager to introduce her buttoned-up fiancé Eric to her free-wheeling family at their monthly Zoom happy hour. But she’s neglected to tell him that she and her kin...2021-01-0952 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 54) Sean Hill on PositivityOne of my favorite moments in my podcast when I challenged Sean Hill to explain about his infectious positivity. For the full interview click here: https://youtu.be/1IcrnM1gwO42021-01-0603 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 53) Nikki’s AngelsOn my last podcast of 2020, I had the pleasure of talking to Nikki Hartmann about her healing practice to master her skills. She opened up about her own personal life and spoke about addiction, love, loss and grieve before she got to practice on me at the end of the podcast. For the full version including the guided meditation go to: https://youtu.be/40NlYlxJ58A If you’d like to follow Nikki, her email address is nchartmann@me.com or on TikTok under @niki_reigns_soberightly Thank you all for sharing, subscribing and liking my podcast, 2020 has set wonderful pe...2020-12-2948 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 52) It’s Your Boy, Ruubaan!!!Ruben Junior Santiago brought some much needed laughter and joy into my podcast today. As they say “laughter is the best medicine” and a good dose of your boy Ruubaan is always welcomed. Follow Ruben for more funny (very very funny, indeed!) on TikTok @urboyruubaan2020-12-141h 00Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 51) Dave PositiveHow can you turn a disability into a Superpower? Special guest Dave Brahler (@positive_dave on TikTok) makes his first (and hopefully not last) appearance in my podcast and I felt good vibes all throughout as he shared his story about dealing with ADHD without drugs just the power of the mind. Such a kind and gentle soul, Dave can lift anybody up in time of need, that’s his mission!2020-12-131h 15Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 50) Yvette Saunders: Selena the SeriesYvette Saunders shares her experience as an actor in the new TV series Selena the Series now playing on Netflix starring Christian Serratos as Selena Quintanilla, the Tejano Madonna who’s rise to fame was shadowed by her fan club president and grieved by millions of her fans back in 1995.2020-12-1140 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 49) Mr. EnergyI needed to hear from Louis Ray today, also known as Mr. Energy from TikTok (@mr.energy.1), and be uplifted and start my morning. After hearing him, you will understand why does his nickname fit him to a T and why I had to ask him to be in my podcast. I didn’t have a chance to record part 2 but I will be glad to hear from him again. He also spoke about his daughter who is undergoing chemo therapy and how he created a Go Fund Me page to help her with all the medical bills and expenses so...2020-12-1039 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 48) Infinite AbundanceI had the pleasure of speaking to the founder of Infinite Abundance CLE, a non profit organization that serves hot meals every weekend in her town of Painesville, Ohio that she sole handedly manages. Hear her determination and inspiration behind her work and how it helps many people in need. If you’d like to donate to Infinite Abundance, your donations are welcome via Venmo @Erica-Young-109 or CashApp @$InfiniteAbundanceCLE You can also follow her on TikTok @userinfiniteabundancecle2020-12-091h 00Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 47) Deon Durr’s Poetry“The goal is to inspire people no matter what..." ​~Deon The story first began when he self-published his first novel, Heroes Volume 1, back in his senior year of high school in 2012. Since then, he has written and published numerous titles which include Evolutions of Darkness (2016), Into Darkness Short Stories (2017-Present), and his recent fiction work includes WayWard Hills: The Mind of Em (2020). He is also a poet and lyric writer, Deon has written lyrics and poetry since he was young and recently started doing spoken word back in 2016. He debuted his first lyric collection I Guess This Is What Love Feel...2020-11-231h 13Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 46) Sassy CassieCassie Hohn makes her first appearance on Italo’s Blog Talk Radio. Her favorite quote is: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Here’s a short bio to get to know her better: Actress/Singer, Cassie Hohn has performed in the Off Broadway show Sistas (Heather). Regional Theater roles include The 25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Rona) BIG (Mrs. Baskins) A Little Princess (Cook), Spe...2020-11-2236 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 45) Self Mastery Radio Host Robbie CorneliusRobbie Cornelius is a juggernaut of a podcaster and glad to always have him on my podcast. If you’re not following him on his podcast, here’s the link below (he’s also on YouTube under Self Mastery Radio) https://open.spotify.com/show/5a30lYgebkLD2maJD6Xznh?si=4WWSvLFXSyqLKEp1PeH16g2020-11-221h 06Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 44) Italo Goes Down Under with DJ OliMy first Aussie interview!!! Directly from Brisbane, Australia 🇦🇺 comes DJ Oli (@dj_oli1 on TikTok) to share some Aussiesms and Australian products that Americans should know about. Part 1 and 2 combined into one so this is a longer show but I promise you: it’s the most fun I’ve ever had doing a podcast thus far!!!2020-11-211h 12Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 43) Titta and Other Tales by Ashton Cynthia ClarkeI had the pleasure of having storyteller Ashton Cynthia Clarke back in my podcast where she shares her newly animated piece “Titta” (by Fernanda Goshdarlin) as well as other stories. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ashtonrice FB: https://www.facebook.com/ashton.c.clarke IG: https://instagram.com/ashton.c.clarke RISK! Podcast: http://risk-show.com/podcast/thrown/2020-11-2141 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 42) The Mike & Jason Holiday SpecialNot feeling in the Holiday Spirit after the election? Not to worry! I found the cure for your Holiday blues: spend a whole hour (you heard right, ladies and gentlemen, one whole hour) with Michael (@gmike819) and Jason (@jamackusa) and you’ll be in the spirit in no time.2020-11-201h 03Italo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 41) Italo Shopping Network Presents Dawn StarrDawn Starr 💫 is a business entrepreneur whose jewelry line Paparazzi Accessories will make you look like a million bucks at affordable prices. In my first Shopping Network interview I get to know Dawn is a deeper level and discover how you can judge a book by its cover. So let’s discover her uniqueless and talent by visiting her website at https://paparazziaccessories.com/197929/.com/197929 ABOUT PAPARAZZI You might think we're all about accessories, but Paparazzi is really about change! Changing the way people look. Changing the way people feel. Changing people's futures and their lives. Though our fashion-forward jewelry and p...2020-11-1934 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 40) DJ Mellow Blendz in the House!!!Worry Less, Dance More! Aj Showell (aka Dj MellowBlendz) is Vj ,Dj , & Audio Tech based out of Gainesville , Fl. Never afraid to go too deep, his emotive musical selections are his own therapy. Having grown up on his father’s eclectic combination of music (Chaka Khan, Morris Day , Planet Patrol) synth-infused 80s music (Depeche Mode, Gary Numan)… all which became infused with his own love for both hip-hop and video game music, Mellow ended up with quite a mixed spectrum of musical influence. Known for his versatility in open format deejaying, DJ mellow has made a name for himself in the...2020-11-1938 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 39) Driving with Shirtless DadSo cool to finally reconnect with Kyle Pisz (@shirtlessdad) as he was driving around Massachusetts! Sometimes you have to go with the flow and see where life takes you, right? We touched on several random subjects but at the end of the day is all about CONNECTIONS. Follow Shirtless Dad on YouTube as well, he’s got a podcast with Captain Tidbits and, although they’re on hiatus at the moment, it’s good to hear them interact when they have a chance!2020-11-1938 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 38) Hi! Joe AtangJoe Atang doesn’t give himself enough credit for the movement he’s developed by simply listening. After having been called in his morning TikTok live show and shared my Word of the Day with him and his followers, I felt more inspired to continue doing the podcast and simply listening without interruption and allowing their voices be heard. If you’re not on TikTok already you should definitely give it a shot and subscribe to @joeatang and tune in every morning or follow his YouTube channel to get to know him and his vision to inspire others and have a love...2020-11-1739 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 37) Matt @botchy1984Matt (AKA @botchy1984 on TikTok) explains how the quarantine forced his comedian side come out to lighten up the mood in this political climate we live in. Also his road to recovery and other little known facts you wondered but were afraid to ask.2020-11-1646 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 36) Blades with RosesCosplayer Rosemarie (known as @bladeswithroses on TikTok) talks about her vampiric alter egos and the story behind each of them in great detail. She’s also a wife and mother of two so she touches on how to balance her every day life with her TikTok persona.2020-11-1634 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 35) Lewis’s Word of the DayLewis Perdomo breaks down the meaning of his word of the day in this second part from our first interview (it could have been Part 3 but I didn’t hit record!)2020-11-1140 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 34) Lewis Perdomo: Connecting the DotsAfter multiple failed attempts I was able to record my first conversation with Lewis Perdomo who I met through another awesome TikToker Joe Atang. Both are causing positive tsunamis in TikTok, spreading positivity with Joe’s Word of the Day, Lewis’s storytelling along with other people who are searching for something new at TikTok. Stay tuned for part 2.1 since part 2.0 never recorded (blooper included at the end of the video for laughs)2020-11-1038 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 33) Coffee Talk Refill with Big Dog LeftyPart 22020-11-0839 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 32) Coffee Talk with Big Dog LeftyChatting with my new friend TikToker @bigdoglefty about growing up in the 80’s and how technology has connected and separated us. Glad I was able to connect with Amil and looking forward to more Coffee Talks for as long as willingly possible2020-11-0834 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 31) We Are TrafficThis is an old episode that I found in the vault back when I used to be an Über and Lyft driver and spoke with Jonathan Tipton Meyers about his own driver’s experience with Lyft as well as his one man show We Are Traffic: “After losing his relationship and his “identity” at 50, Jonathan got in his car and drove. The hour-long performance chronicles Jonathan’s two-year journey with Uber and Lyft, exploring through individual rides, how cars, the vehicle of segregation might just be our best hope of integration. “Brave, naked, honest and fabulous!” “Sweet, funny poignant and inspiring!” “I ha...2020-11-0634 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 30) AzazusAzazus (pronounced Ah-zays-us) is an American music artist, songwriter, and producer. From Foley, AL; Gulf Coast region, but now based in Gainesville, FL of the United States. He is mainly known for his contribution to the Hip Hop and Pop genre. Dennis "Azazus" Walton Jr is a viral Singer/Song-Writer born in Mobile, Alabama. Then later raised in Foley, Alabama. Son of the late Dennis Lee Walton Sr. (who is an American Army Veteran & Traveling Independent Gospel Artist), Dorothy Walton (American Substitute Educator), and nephew of Weston Prim (who is a American Music Artist and known for his association with...2020-11-0535 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 29) Rick “Grandponch” FaeryRick @grandponch (TikTok) @scribbleftb (IG) shares his journey from losing both his wife and father back to back to pursuing his passion of riding a motorcycle, doing positive TikToks, guest starring in a couple of podcast (including Coffee Talk with Liquid Shano and Italo’s Blog Talk Radio), planning his own podcast and connecting with his followers in and out of TikTok and more!2020-11-0339 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 28) Italo and the Kat WomanSo thrilled to have Kathy Pike (AKA @katwoman17 on TikTok) who is a creative woman, a proud mom of two and a humble human being who spent a lot of her time giving back to the community2020-11-0239 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 27) The Day I Became BlackRevisiting old episodes and here’s one I did about a year ago with actor Bill Posley about his one man show ABOUT THE SHOW: The Day I Became Black is created, written and performed by Posley (CBS’s The Neighborhood, Netflix’s Glow), with direction by Bente Engelstoft (The Ellen DeGeneres Show). Nominated for Best Solo Show and Top of the Fringe at the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival, the show details Bosley's experience of growing up biracial in America. Until the age of 10, Posley was happy to identify as both races, until he learns that society, ultimately, always chooses an identi...2020-10-2941 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 26) The Jeshua, Amil and Italo Show Part 2As promised, here is part 2! TikTok influencers Jeshua O’Neal @jeshuaoneal and Amil Blake @bigdoglefty joined Italo’s Blog Talk Radio and turned out there was so much to talk about that I had to turn this into a multiple parter so stay tuned for Part 3!2020-10-2536 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 25) The Jeshua, Amil and Italo Show Part 1TikTok influencers Jeshua O’Neal @jeshuaoneal and Amil Blake @bigdoglefty joined Italo’s Blog Talk Radio and turned out there was so much to talk about that I had to turn this into a multiple parter so stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3!2020-10-2434 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 24) Mama AjiIda has an alter ego embodied in Mama Aji, a soft spoken African woman who hates to do dishes and avoids talking to debt collectors in TikTok under the handle @toeverymom2020-10-2435 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 23) Dave Makes ThingsWhat does David make, you ask? If you’d like to find out, make sure you click, like and subscribe then click play and listen. Dave Conrey is a graphic designer, an artist, a content creator, a family man and a very pleasant guest that I was fortunate enough to interview today. You can follow Dave on TikTok @davemakesthings or his own website daveconrey.com2020-10-2138 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 22) Pierre Woods and His MasterplanLadies and gentlemen, I give to you the guru of TikTok trivia, Pierre Woods! Been following his TikTok and he has an amazingly fun and easy way to explain all things TikTok never tells you... and what they don’t want to tell you! He’s figured it all out for you so you don’t have to! Am I using too many exclamation points!!!2020-10-2136 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 21) Meet my TikTok Twin Forrest BrisseyBelieve it or not, I just met my TikTok Twin brother Forrest Brissey! If you don’t follow me on YouTube, you should so you can see our first impression that was priceless and left us both speechless!2020-10-2038 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 20) Joshua Silverstein from The Silversteins ShowI met Joshua a long time about at an open mic. I was doing poetry and he was beatboxing. We reconnected through social media and, although our paths never crossed again ever since, it’s like we were old friends hanging out at a Starbucks. Joshua and his lovely wife have a podcast on IG called The Silversteins Show while raising their kids during the quarantine that forced them to create new ways to stay connected. Check out their podcast on IG @thejoshuasilverstein and catch his 118th upcoming episodes before Election Day. You may learn a thing or two...2020-10-2036 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 19) Usman Khan: The SequelOnce again, Usman Khan comes to khan-sel me and my listeners and even share some of his motivational poems during this second podcast we did together. By the way, Happy Birthday, Usman! Hope you had a great birthday weekend as I realize that I forgot to post this on Anchor (oops) but here goes the sequel which I heard is better than the original2020-10-1938 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 18) Italo’s Coffee Talk with Liquid ShanoIt’s true! I stole Shane’s show name but only for one night only. Besides, I’m sure he doesn’t mind that I named this episode after his podcast CoffeeTalk with Liquidshano1973 that is also streaming on all Anchor podcast platforms. See what I did there? Also, follow him on TikTok. He’s kind of famous there under username @liquidshano1973 cause you know you like to have company while you’re sipping your morning coffee and you wanna hear someone there to listen to you and whisper in your ear how special you are. I’m referring to a friend who h...2020-10-1933 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 17) Chris Curtis Part 2I welcomed Chris Curtis to Italo’s Blog Talk Radio once again to expand on his experience going through his rehabilitation gave him a second chance to life after a tragic car accident in 1984 that left him quadriplegic. Follow Chris in TikTok @ctop_still_rolling2020-10-1538 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 16) Treason with Director Eric De PriesterEric De Priester talks about his film Treason which was originally a theater production at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival and now a full length feature film available on AppleTV, GooglePlay, Prime and other platforms. Movie synopsis: On a desert ranch, Grant Wilson rules a made-up nation with his family as his subjects. When his son takes the mission too far and his daughter questions everything, Grant fights for control in the face of family, country and reality. https://geni.us/TreasonFilm2020-10-0938 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 15) Jessalyn MilfordWhen I met Jessalyn through TikTok we had an immediate connection and experiences that I had to have her as a guest in my first Zoom podcast (very excited about that!). We spoke about childhood traumas and narcissistic abuse that we both endured growing up as well as her newfound calling as a spiritual advisor through her Tarot card readings and the support she needed to get over her mental health issues as she struggle to find her voice. Thanks, Jessalyn, for being open and honest also trusting me with your story that’ll surely help others. Follow Jessalyn on Ti...2020-10-0841 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 14) Marques DanielsMarques Daniels stops by Italo’s Blog Talk Radio to discuss his inspiration for making his ever growing trendy videos on TikTok @marquesd33 as well as his aspirations in life. A former army veteran, an aspiring actor, JuJitsu expert but most of all a proud father, Marques is going places and invites you tag along!2020-10-0444 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 13) The Power of ForgivenessJeffery Martin talks about forgiving his stepfather, his mother and childhood friend Billy in an emotionally charged interview I did back in 20142020-10-0245 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 12) Joe GambleIG/Twitter @joegambleactor BIO Joseph P Gamble is a commercial actor, lifestyle print model and stage actor of Central American and Caribbean decent. He’s appeared on major network projects, such as Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods and Law Order: SVU, as well as short films and web series. Joe’s print & commercial work is varied, including VerizonFios, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, JetBlue, OneWest Bank and Logitech, to name a few. He most recently appeared in Phantom Projects’ stage production of ‘Bud, Not Buddy’ at the La Mirada Theatre. His community involvements, such as Habitat to Humanity, and mentorship with transitional foster youth at littlev...2020-10-0245 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 11) Self Mastery Radio with Robbie CorneliusIn case you missed part one, here’s the first episode with Robbie Cornelius who hosts a podcast himself called Self Mastery Radio2020-10-0145 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 10) The Shirtless Show with Kyle PiszKyle Pisz, also known as Shirtless Dad on TikTok, called in to discuss what it’s like to be a shirtless dad for his 3 kids as well as tapping into his radio personality in his podcast The Tik Talks Community which he co-hosts along with Captain Tigbits2020-10-0144 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 9) Bianca’s Journey To SobrietyBianca (TikTok @sober_bianca) opens up and shares her story about her rocky, harrowing, heartbreaking and inspiring journey towards sobriety from drug addiction. Trigger warning for those experiencing depression, suicide tendencies and drug addiction. Not intended for minors.2020-09-2846 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 8) The Foxhole PodcastI spoke to the co-hosts Matthew Pardue and Brock Joseph and executive producer Matthew Domenico of The Foxhole Podcast which has a mission to reach veterans from the military to speak about their good, bad and ugly experiences serving in the military. Here’s a description of their show and make sure to look them up on your favorite podcast platforms: Welcome to The Foxhole Podcast, where any veteran, no matter what rank, branch, or MOS, can tell their life story, their way. Are you a rowdy sailor listening in on the bitch box? Or a civilian who doesn’t even...2020-09-2745 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 7) Chris CurtisImagine how your life may change in a split instant after a near fatal car accident that leaves you quadriplegic and bound to a wheelchair for the rest of your life. Chris navigates the listener through his struggles after that fateful accident and how he copes with it today. Very inspiring and moving story.2020-09-2646 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 6) Jeremy MattisonA very inspiring and moving story of near death experience and surviving from Jeremy’s own testimony, a different side than his comedic personality in TikTok as @jaxnjer (hint: if you have TikTok, you must follow him for laughs and positivity2020-09-2546 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 5) Blended & WinningJoaquin and Stacy Loper speak openly about marriage, infidelity, counseling and other relationship issues that they’ve come through and continue their journey together as a blended family.2020-09-2545 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 4) Interview with Poet Lida Parent HarrisIt’s been a long time since I last spoke to Lida Parent Harris, a Los Angeles poet, who is working on her second poetry book and has grown so much in her writing and spiritually.2020-09-2546 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 3) Usman Khan Talks About Mental Health AwarenessAn interesting conversation about the stigma that society holds over Mental Health and the lack of therapy that many people need nowadays due to the pandemic and the daily stress of life.2020-09-2539 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk Radio(Episode 2) Robbie Cornelius from Self Mastery RadioAlways a pleasure to have TikTok personality and host of Self Mastery Radio call in again to discuss many subjects including (but not limited to) social media, spirituality Vs. Religion, Self Mastering yourself, podcast and more!!!2020-09-2541 minItalo’s Blog Talk RadioItalo’s Blog Talk RadioIntroduction to Italo’s Blog Talk RadioAn official mission statement about my podcast where I have guests call and share their stories and experiences on controversial and interesting topics2020-09-2302 minTHE INVALID TRUTHTHE INVALID TRUTHHASSAN CAMPBELL GETS ROASTED BY TOMMY SOTOMAYOR+ THE FAKE WOKE BLACK COMMUNITYHassan Campell roasted by Tommy Sotomayor.2019-03-1730 min