Candi Andcompany

Ever wonder what its like to live in the public eye? Where should reporters draw the line? Join Candi with special guests Steven Gantt and Thomas Gubelli. Steven stars on Showtimes hit series Gigilolos. Thomas is on Fox News Radio in New York City. Tune in and learn about both sides of the coin.

Paul Meenan will join Candi this week to talk about: Well Everything. Did Beyonce lipsync at the Inaguration? Will Kim Kardashians maternity fashion get better? What superbowl commercial are you most looking forward too? Will your team win? What about that speech Jodie Foster gave? These are just a few things we will be showcasing. Join us Call in 818/495-6931

Candi will be joined by the "Care Bears" Jed Ryan and Joe Manetti as well as John-John Onyx. This will be the Care Bears second fundraiser in NYC. The fundraiser is for the FIERCE foundation. FIERCE is a membership-based organization building the leadership and power of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth of color in New York City. This FIERCE and Furry event will take place on Feb. 2, 2013 at 9 pm ET at the Rock Bar in NYC.

Join Guest Co-Host Karla Jackson Levine and  Candi as they explore how you accidentally become a vegetarian. They will also delve into their thoughts on alternative medicine and how you in the new year can learn to eat healthier painlessly.

So, you've written your masterpiece, recorded your album, shot your independent film - now what?  How do you get the world to notice? The role of a publicist in the life of any creative or business endeavor can be the difference between financial success or failure. But what does a publicist do? Where do you find one? What do they cost? What impact can you realistically expect? Candi and Randy are joined by veteran PR guru Michael Caprio, of Caprio Media Design, to discuss all these topics and more.  In Michael's 25+ years of experience in the world of public relations, he has handled campaigns for musicians, authors, actors and theatrical productions.  His past and current client list includes Olivia Newton-John, Jon Secada, John Tesh, The Chippendales, Jim Brickman, Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun, Matt Zarley and many, many more. If you're an independent creative, listen in for tips for what you can do for yourself and what you should leave to the professionals of PR.

Alicia Jacobs, one of the stars of the TLC reality series "Sin City Rules," joins Candi and Randy to talk about the new series based in Las Vegas. The veteran entertainment reporter and longtime Las Vegas resident shares behind the scenes "dish" regarding what goes into making a reality series, what she expected when she was cast and how she looks at reality TV now.

Many people decide to start the New Year with resolutions of how how they will improve themselves. Many choose weight loss, quitting smoking, or perhaps to give up something else entirely. While intentions are good, many folks give up before their goal is acheived. So what makes for a good New Years' resolution? What's the best approach for success? Is one approach better than others?  Join Candi and Randy as they discuss how to succeed in a "New Year" to get to a "New You"

Last January, Linda Dix was our guest on the show and shared her 2012 predictions. Go take a listen here, they came true! This year Linda will make share her 2013 predictions and perhaps even channel a few of our favorite celebrities. Tune in and welcome psychic/medium Linda Dix to The Candi and Randy show. P.S. We are not taking calls for this one..xo

2012 is coming to a close. Join Candi and Randy as they discuss the year in review. They will talk about the best quotes, moments, music and guests of 2012. Join us for a very special announcement from Celebrity Chef Blythe Beck ("The Naughty Kitchen with Blythe Beck"). Chef Beck will be joining us at the top of the hour. Call in with your favorites from 2012 - (818) 495-6931

Join us and our 'bear-y' special guests Mike Enders from AccidentalBear.com, Gerald McCullouch from the film BearCity 2, Travis & Chris from ModernBear.net and Ian Parks from the web series Where The Bears Are for a fun, holiday episode of The Candi & Randy Show. Listen in as our guests share their holiday memories and stories - sure to be a lot of fun, so let the fur fly! Plus we play their favorite Christmas songs along with some of our own.  

Join us and our 'bear-y' special guests for a fun, furry holiday episode of The Candi & Randy Show.: • Mike Enders from AccidentalBear.com • Ian Parks from the web series Where The Bears Are • Travis & Chris from ModernBear.net • Gerald McCullouch from the film BearCity 2 Listen in as our guests share their holiday memories and stories - sure to be a lot of fun, so let the fur fly! Plus we play their favorite Christmas songs along with some of our own.

Olivia Newton-John, Vanessa Williams and Jon Secada share their favorite holiday memories and tradtions with us. Plus, we enjoy some of our favorite holiday music by our guests and many more. Listen in to enjoy a fun and relaxing special holiday episode of The Candi & Randy Show.

Fresh from his double win at the 2012 OutMusic Awards, Matt Zarley joins us to talk about attending the event this past weekend in Las Vegas where he was honored for Single of the Year ("Change Begins With Me") and Album of the Year ("Change Begins With Me"). The OutMusic Awards are presented by LARA (LGBT Academy of Recording Arts).  The OutMusic Awards nominate and honor LGBT musicians for their achievements and contributions during the past year.

Candi & Randy discuss being home for the holidays. Do you travel home to see family? Does the family travel to see you? How do you plan for either? How do you handle entertaining, feeding, keeping visitors busy....?  Tune in to find out our tips.  Or call in and give us yours! Plus, we welcome Broadway's Natalie Toro to the show to debut her new Christmas single "Just In Time For Christmas." Did you love the Hobbit as much as Candi? Plus a moment for Sandy Hook.

Join guest host Kelly Demon Lover Oakes and I as we chat about Social Media. What is Social Media? According to Wikipedia Social media "refers to the interaction of people in which they create, share, exchange and comment contents  among themselves in virtual network communities". In other words we share information via the internet on sites like Facebook and Twitter. In the coming year Social Media will become even more prelevant perhaps replacing some other form of advertising and information sharing. What does this mean to you? Tune in and find out.

Join Candi & Randy as we hear from The Amazing Race "Silver Medalists" James & Jaymes. Entertainment Weekly says "the Chippendales were the most entertaining of any team this season, the pluckiest and most charming." James & Jaymes talk about the exciting ending, what it's like to watch as a spectator after running the race, and how they are still working to raise money for Jaymes' father who continues battling advanced cancer. You can help Jaymes' father by going to www.forgetcancernow.com

If you’re hosting holiday parties this year, Candi & Randy offer some ideas to keep your costs at a minimum, all while managing the inevitable last-minute stress! The foundation of successful entertainment doesn't lie in the amount of money you spend in preparing for your guests. It's about the time, thought and care you devote to the surroundings, activities and menu. Listen as Candi & Randy offer their best ideas for handling the holidays on a budget.

Ian Parks -  sexy "Hot Toddy" from the hit web series WHERE THE BEARS ARE - joins Candi & Randy to talk about the fun and furry series, the newly released DVD of Season 1 - and  bonus extras included - and plans for Season 2. WHERE THE BEARS ARE has been named one of the best new web series of 2012 by several major web sites including Buzzfeed, Queerty and AfterElton.com. Part Golden Girls, part Murder She Wrote, this web series mixes in camp with a murder mystery that's something of a gay-version of Clue. Click here for more info on WHERE THE BEARS ARE and how to buy the DVD.

Join Candi and Randy as they welcome mutli-talented - and very funny - Sam Harris. A true triple threat Sam Harris has done everything - TV, Broadway, film, write, produce...  You name it he's done it. Sam became a household name by winning the first season of STAR SEARCH, and hasn't looked back since. His long, extensive resume includes fantastic recordings, his many appearances on Broadway ("The Life," "The Producers"), and now author as he is preparing to launch his book "Ham: Slices of LIfe." Sam has toured extensively in concert and has played to sold-out audiences at major venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Los Angeles’ Universal Amphitheatre, London’s West End and with The Boston Pops. He also participated in Cyndi Lauper’s TRUE COLORS tour. Sam has appeared at The White House, on numerous television specials and live productions, and has guested on virtually every talk show, his favorite -  when he performed a stirring “You’ll Never Walk Alone” on THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW in the week follow

Join Candi and Randy as they offer their "favorite things" for the 2012 Holiday Season. The Christmas season always offers the challenge of finding the "right" gift for that special someone.  Sometimes on a tight budget; sometimes for that special someone who deserves a "big ticket" item. Candi's favorite things will be great gift ideas under $100.00 -  something for everyone on your list. Randy's favorite things will be unique, classic (a few of those bigger ticket item ideas) and as always in good taste. Listen in for not only gift ideas, but tips on where to shop to find great gifts at affordable prices. Where to spend your gift dollars for the biggest "bang" for your buck. Plus we feature holiday music from Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta, Barbra Streisand, Vanessa Williams and Dave Koz.