Candi Andcompany

Tony and Tina’s Wedding has been a popular off-Broadway show for years. We welcome real life 'Tony and Tina' - and this awesome couple is conquering bad health one person at a time. They are helping people rebuild self-esteem and conquer bad eating habits. Tony has been fitness modeling and acting since he was 18. He is known as the “Superman” of the fitness world. And his beautiful and enchanting wife, Tina, is now by his side leading the charge. Join us as we get to know this dynamic duo.

Our guest, Carl Sandler, has a degree in economics from Stanford University  and has spent the last 15 years designing, building, and using technology that helps gay men meet. First at Gay.com then as Founder of Daddyhunt.com, a site for older guys; and most recently with the MISTER dating app. Carl has written several articles for The Huffington Post on subjects including monogamy and gay-on-gay' bullying. Carl joins Candi & Randy to talk about those subjects and more.

Candi & Randy welcome the amazing and brilliant Tony Award winner Betty Buckley to talk about her new CD "Ah Men - The Boys of Broadway." Through her dazzling work in such musicals as Cats, 1776, Carrie, Song & Dance, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Sunset Boulevard, Gypsy and Pippin, Tony Award winner Betty Buckley is one of a small handful of performers synonymous with Broadway. A 2-time Emmy nominee, Betty's work on screen is as impressive as her onstage performances. Currently appearing around the country with her show of the same name, Betty sings some of the greatest songs of the Broadway catalog written for male roles. Songs from Sweeney Todd, West Side Story, The Pajama Game, Guys and Dolls and many more are featured on the new CD released on August 28.  Click here for more info on the CD. You can find more on Betty at her website: www.bettybuckley.com

What is Kickstarter? Let's talk to Emmy Award winning writer Leslie Nipkow and Broadway veteran T Oliver Reid about their success with the program. Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects. The filmmakers, musicians, artists, and designers you see on Kickstarter have complete control and responsibility over their own projects. They spend weeks building their own project pages, shooting introductory videos, and brainstorming what to offer as rewards to those who pledge money to back their projects. Rewards are things like a copy of what's being made, a limited edition, or a custom experience related to the project. Every project creator sets their project's funding goal and deadline. If the project succeeds in reaching its funding goal all backers' credit cards are charged when time expires. If the project falls short no one is charged. Since it's launch in April 2009: $331 million pledged to projects 2.6 million people have backed a project 28,000 projects successfully funded B

Our interview with Del Shores was such a hit that we decided to play an encore airing of the hilairious interview. Del Shores, author/actor/humorist, joins us to talk about his current 40 city tour of his new one-man show "Del Shores: Naked. Sordid. Reality." As a playwright, Del cultivated his talents with award-winning runs of Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got the Will?, Cheatin', Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife and Yellow. On television, Del has written for everything from Dharma & Greg to Queer as Folk and of course the hugely popular Sordid Lives: The Series. His new film, Blues For Willadean stars Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (The Help), Beth Grant (The Artist) and Dale Dickey (True Blood). Del discusses his one-man show where he delves into not only his southern upbringing, but topical issues like his current email relationships with Kirk Cameron and Newt Gingrich. Plus he shares the backstory on how Sordid Lives: The Series met it's early, a

For years I have been attracted to Italian men. Talking too many of my friends both male and female they are drawn to Italian men as well. So the question is why? Join Randy , our special guest co-host Teresa Hardister and me as we explore the allure of Italian men. We will be joined by Joseph Troisi, Pete Michael Stellato, Paul Italia and Anthony Catanzaro with a special guest appearance by Tina Catanzaro. I think we will enjoy exploring the many reasons why Italian men are so appealing.  

Del Shores, author/actor/humorist, joins Candi & Randy to talk about his current 40 city tour of his new one-man show "Del Shores: Naked. Sordid. Reality." As a playwright, Del cultivated his talents with award-winning runs of Daddy's Dyin'...Who's Got the Will?, Cheatin', Sordid Lives, Southern Baptist Sissies, The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife and Yellow. On television, Del has written for everything from Dharma & Greg to Queer as Folk and of course the hugely popular Sordid Lives: The Series. His new film, Blues For Willadean stars Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (The Help), Beth Grant (The Artist) and Dale Dickey (True Blood). Del discusses his one-man show where he delves into not only his southern upbringing, but topical issues like his current email relationships with Kirk Cameron and Newt Gingrich. Plus he shares the backstory on how Sordid Lives: The Series met it's early, and undeserved, end. For more about Del, visit his website: www.delshores.net And find him on Faceb

My wonderful and sophisticated co-host Randy loves a glass of wine now and then.  One of our favorite sayings on the show is more wine. In an effort to educate myself in the wine world, I thought having a show on wine and food would be a good start to the show. As always Randy and I will spend part of the show talking about hot topics: Olympic Games, Trending News, Entertainment tidbits and more.  Please join us with your favorite glass of wine in hand.  

Author Teresa Hardister joins Candi & Randy to talk about her collection of essays about life as a sassy, commonsense country girl - Uniquely Nobody. Wecould say she is an incredible author, a former bait shop girl, a blonde beauty, an excellent cook, a friend who is like no other, and yet those words pale to the ones she writes: “I am nobody. I have no celebrity status other than possibly being known locally as the one who taped her pants in high school, or the bait shop girl. I am not wealthy. At times, I'm clueless. I have taken many pages of mental notes and learned on my journey as a mother, friend, daughter, and, ultimately, a human being, that this chaotic world we live in is about the little things. I began writing at very young age. My love and deep passion for the written word gave me the courage to release my works to the world. Finding happiness in helping others with my offerings I continue to write daily. I hold a strong belief that we can change the world one word at a time. I re

Join Candi and Randy tonight as we cover the Olympics, the controversies, of course a little juicy gossip. Hey, who doesn’t like a little dirt now and again? Special guest co-host Nadia Romanov will drop by with “The Casting Couch-Insights of a Hollywood Witch.” That’s right, we have our own Hollywood Witch that will give us not only insights, but take a peek into the future of some of our favorite celebrities. We will be talking about the fabulous Gabby Douglas - this girl is brilliant.  We can’t wait to see more of her. Plus, we couldn't forget the amazing Michael Phelps We will also be delving into some of the Hot Topics of the week. As always, Candi will be talking "man candy" - Olympic and otherwise.

Anthony Catanzaro joins Candi & Randy this week fresh off his recent TV appearance on “Bayou Billionaires” as well as a photo shoot for Playgirl.  Anthony has appeared in films such as “Carlito’s Way” and “The Scout”. Anthony (his friends call him Tony) is a self-made man. With hard work and perseverance, he went from lifting weights in a spare room in his parent’s home to appearing in hundreds of ads, TV, movies, and running his own business. Tony is a fitness expert willing to go the distance for his clients. With a big heart and a bigger brain Tony will share fitness and nutrition advice, as well as experiences from his recent projects. Call in and ask questions 818/495-6931 and then share the podcast. Anthony's website: www.anthonycatanzaro.com  

Candi and Randy welcome to the show actor/writer/producer Gerald McCullouch to talk about his new movie "BearCity 2." Gerald McCullouch has received international notoriety not only as the star of the hit film "BearCity" but as Bobby Dawson (‘the gun guy’) on the hit TV show CSI, and as a recurring guest host of ‘FYE!’ on E!TV. He is also a recent honoree of the  OUT 100. Last year, he starred in the hit play "Daddy" in Los Angeles and is now in the processing of developing the play for the cinema. "BearCity 2" was recently described by The Examiner in San Francisco as "the sequel that 'Sex and the City 2' wished it was." Andrew Sullivan of The Daily Beast said of the film: "It's not gay-funny; it's just funny. And oddly moving. It has characters you actually come to care about a bit; and it's one of the first movies to explore what marriage equality is doing to gay culture." For more info about "BearCity 2" click here. For more info about Gerald McCullouch, click here.

This  weekend our great nation suffered an enormous tragedy. At a midnight show of "The Dark Knight Rises" a young man, James Holmes, opened fire on the unsuspecting moviegoers.  James started by releasing a tear gas cannister into the audience. The smoked produced from the cannister momentarily lead the audience to believe it was part of the show's hype. Then the gunshots started with a dozen or more dead and upwards of 50 people wounded. The youngest a four month old infant and at least six additional children. This brings many questions to mind including gun control. Tune in..Call in 818/495-6931                                                                  

Candi and Randy welcome the fantasticly talented Billy Porter to talk about his many careers - as actor, director, writer, recording artist - with the emphasis on artist. Early in his career, Billy won the national talent show Star Search, appeared in several successful Broadway shows (MISS SAIGON, GREASE, FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE  and SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE) and wrote his own one-man shows GHETTO SUPERSTAR and AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND SOUL.  Other plays he has appeared: in TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at City Theatre, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and DREAMGIRLS at Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, and the song cycles MYTHS AND HYMNS and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD.   His song, "Time" became an overnight hit after being featured on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance."  In September 2010, Billy appeared as "Belize" in the Signature Theatre Company's 20th Anniversary off-Broadway production of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA.  Billy will be starring in a new Broadway show this coming season, KINKY BOOTS (music by Cyndi Lauper, written by

Our incomparable co-host Randy Slovacek just finished choreographing Sweet Charity. We will be talking Broadway, Hot Topics and more.

Nadia Romanov will be joining us this evening. We will be talking mutual projects. Free Mini readings will be offered. Call in 818/495-6931

Celebrating Candi's birthday and birthdays everywhere! We've invited a few friends including Audi Award winner Phil Gigante, who is our special guest co-host and virtual bartender for the virtual birthday party. And we ask listeners to call in with their favorite birthday surprise or celebration! We have birthday messages for Candi from recent guests like Olivia Newton-John, Matt Zarley, Chippendales Jace Crispin and Kris Davis, American Idol David Hernandez plus a few other surprises. Listen in as Candi shares her birthday with everyone!

Randy has been super busy choreographing Sweet Charity at Lyric Theater in Oklahoma City starring Broadway & TV's Milena Govich (Law & Order, Conviction, Cabaret, Good Vibrations). Join us as Randy shares the ins, outs and details of staging a legendary musical in only ten days.  If you enjoy Broadway, theater and live entertainment, tune in to hear how big musicals come together in "fast and furious" mode. Plus, we talk current affairs in the news, and of course, Candi will be bringing the sass and fun.

Join Candi she welcomes Steven Gantt, one of the stars of the Showtime hit show Gigolos. Gigolos follows five real guys earning their living as high-end male escorts in Las Vegas.  As one of the stars of the show, Steven finds himself in some unexpected positions as he balances relationships, friendships and family with the demands of his all-female clientele. Upon graduation from high school, Steven moved to Chicago where he opened his own escort agency.  It was a strategic attempt to bring a sense of pride to an industry that is often frowned upon by society.  In addition, he has worked as a bartender, a chef, a model and an offshore oil rigger. As father to a son who is the center of his life, Steven is a dedicated, loving father who fully supports his son.

This week our guest is Nadia Romanov. The love witch is back just in time to heat up our summer with a sizzling romance. Yes you can call in…loves we are talking passion and heat!  This co-host reserves the right to re-direct any questions that are off topic… After all…who doesn’t want to know about summer romance? You think Gossip Girl is juicy? Wait until you hear Nadia’s take… well tune in to find out. Nadia a native Californian is the sole- granddaughter of Rebecca Romanov, the renowned Romanian Gypsy of Busteni.  She was named after Rebecca's mother the original Nadia Romanov. Prior to Rebecca's passing at the age of 86 she passed on her knowledge to Nadia.