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Ed Dixon, veteran of over a dozen Broadway shows (including Les Miserables, Anything Goes, Sunday in the Park with George and No, No, Nanette) joins Candi & Randy to talk about his bestselling memoir "Secrets of a Life On Stage... And Off." He has worked with everyone from Busby Berkeley to Ruby Keeler to Leonard Bernstein, to Ann-Margret to Kevin Spacey to Tony Danza to Kathie Lee Gifford to Stephen Sondheim and everyone in between. At the halfway mark of his very long stage career Mr. Dixon suffered a devastating drug addiction which nearly killed him and left him homeless. He overcame addiction and went on to rebuild his life & career and have even greater successes in his life and profession. Having lived a remarkable saga of success, devastation and redemption covering more than four decades, we are very excited to have Ed Dixon as our guest. This show is in advance of Ed's already sold-out show at NYC's Metropolitan Room on July 2nd where Ed will read excerpts from his book and sing selecti

David Good: Media Personality and Author. David was featured in Season 5 of ABC’s "The Bachelorette" and winner of  "Bachelor Pad."  After his win, David authored "The Man Code" - a book that delivers advice that goes straight to the head & heart - and in many cases, the funny bone -- helping women crack the code and decipher the men they're attracted to but don't understand. Today, he is a 'Celebrity Ambassador' for Stand Up To Cancer to which he's donates 5% of his book sales, and is keeping busy with his newest project, www.GoodHealthnFitness.com - a one-stop fitness site that boasts workout videos, nutritional videos and fitness tips and ideas. Natalie Getz is a Fashion Stylist/Consultant, Writer, and TV personality who resides in Los Angeles where she relocated to pursue her career in fashion.  She's most recognized for having competed for Jason Mesnick's heart on Season 13 of "The Bachelor" which led to being on the first season of "Bachelor Pad" which she ultimately won, alongside David Good.  T

Joey Lawrence joins Candi & Randy to talk about his starring role on the #1 ABC Family show "Melissa & Joey" and his off-camera role as executive producer. Plus we discuss his thoughts on returning to Broadway, "Dancing With The Stars" and the recording studio. Tune in to listen to this confident and sexy 35 year old with a 30 year resume in entertainment.

JoLynne Valerie is an award winning author and radio & TV host.  She has been Editor In Chief of two print magazines - "Full Moon Rising" and "Nature's Wisdom" - and is currently a Paranormal Novelist and CEO of Paranormal Press. Her books include Strange Love, A Tale For All Seasons and Phoenix Rising. Her popular blog - JoLynne Valerie ParaGoddess - has a large and loyal following. JoLynne loves to cook and often posts her own recipes from her novels in the back of the book. Giving readers a unique experience. Join us as we dig deep inside this author's thoughts and reveal upcoming work, as well as questions you have always wanted answered. Notes from the Guest: 1. I will be answering your questions. Remember those reader questions? I wil be answering them live.    

Join Candi & Randy as we welcome some of this year's celebrated Tony Award nominees as they discuss the process, success and joys of being a part of the 2011-2012 Broadway theatrical season. We celebrate the best of Broadway this year by inviting Tony nominated directors, choreographers, actors and composers to talk about their work, nominations and their thoughts on the current Broadway season. Our guests include 2012 Tony Award winners Judith Light (Other Desert Cities) and Chris Gattelli (Newsies), plus nominees Kathleen Marshall (Nice Work If You Can Get It), Norm Lewis (The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess) and Wayne Barker (Peter and the Starcatcher),  

Joseph Troisi, father of three, stumbled into the fashion world last fall and since has set the industry on fire. Last September, Joseph volunteered to model for his brother at fashion week in NYC. The result - Joseph walked the runway causing a stir, landing him a career as a professional model. Tune in to hear about his whirl-wind entry into the world of fashion and modeling.  

Candi and Randy welcome Jake Pavelka (The Bachelor, Dancing With The Stars) to talk about his new web series on Yahoo Comedy Channel "Burning Love" produced by Ben Stiller. Plus we'll talk about his recent run headlining in Las Vegas as the Celebrity Guest MC with The Chippendales at the Rio All-Suites Hotel.  And we discuss his appearances on "The Bachelor" and "Dancing With The Stars." For more on Burning Love, visit www.burninglove.com

Big SCOOP. Huge News. Well I do call him Mr. Gigantic. Phil Gigante has given us an EXCLUSIVE recording to be played on the Candi and Randy show. This clip will only be found on our show and in our podcast. Tune in, and then share. Its sexy, erotic..ok its HOT.   Randy and I will also be talking about Olivia Newton John, the Indy 500, The Checketts and more

Grammy Award winning vocalist Leslie Ellis joins Candi & Randy to talk about life as a working singer/songwriter in "music city" - Nashville. Through her career Leslie has sung with many artists including Celine Dion on “My Heart will Go On” – from the movie “Titanic” (for which Leslie won the Grammy) and Thomas Dolby on his latest album “Forty” (featured on “Hyperactive”).  She sang the original soundtrack song, “Six Times Around the Sun” for the CBS mini-series, "Perfect Murder, Perfect Town."  Four of Leslie's original songs appeared in the musical "Cowboy Cafe" and were performed live at the show's premiere in North Carolina. Her self penned “Flyer Song” was adopted by the US Navy and made into a video as a tribute to the troops and their families.  She’s also written songs that were recorded by The Bellamy Brothers and NYC based recording artist David Ippolito. As an actress, Leslie has appeared on television and the Broadway stage - CATS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and CITY OF ANGELS.  In 2007, she sta

Communication is the key to any lasting relationship; however many people have trouble communicating in the "bedroom". Too many partners are afraid the other one is going to freak out of they know what their fantasies or sexual desires are. Maybe your intimate relationship on all levels has become distant. Where do you start? How do you begin? You don't want to bruise ego's or hurt feelings; but you do  want..... Whatever is missing. This is a call in show please call with questions or comments 818-+495-6931

Russell Todd joins Candi & Randy to talk about his career both in front of and behind the cameras of Hollywood.  Russell is still recognized today as "Dr. Jamie Frame" on Another World opposite Anne Heche, as well as from movies like "Friday the 13th Part 2" and "Where The Boys Are 1984."  He was also a regular model for Calvin Klein. While Russell still acts in front of the camera for some high profile commercials (with Sharon Stone) he is now a very successful agent for sought-after camera operators for TV and Film. Russell shares his journey from leading man to leading executive with us on The Candi & Randy Show.

Olivia Newton-John has enjoyed over four decades as an international music icon and star of film (Grease, Xanadu) & TV (SordidLives, Glee) PLUS she is an international ambassador of good health & well-being.  After her own cancer journey 20 years ago, she emerged as a breast cancer activist who advocates the best in not only western medicine but alternative holitstic therapies that help support the body, mind and spirit. Olivia has written a best-selling cook book of health-conscious recipes - "LivWise: easy recipes for a healthy, happy life" - to help everyone reach their goals of health and well-being.  All proceeds go to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.  Plus, we talk with Olivia's co-owner/partner Gregg Cave about their award-winning spa and retreat GAIA, named for "mother earth" located in Australia, where centering your physical and mental health is the ultimate goal. We talk with Olivia about her new cook book and her approach to healthy living.  Plus, play music from s

For over seven years, Kevin Spirtas played the dashing and frolicking Dr. Craig Wesley on NBC’s Days of Our Lives. This was followed by his return to Broadway as the standby for Hugh Jackman as the title role in the musical The Boy From Oz,  having previously appeared on the Great White Way in  A Chorus Line and Meet Me in St. Louis. Kevin has now moved into the role of Broadway producer as part of the producing team for the current hit show Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - his second stint as a Broadway producer following the acclaimed 2009 revival of Finian's Rainbow. Kevin also tours with his acclaimed one man show Night and Days - which features his singing, dancing & story telling talents as he shares tales of his adventures as a successful TV and stage actor. Join Candi and Randy as we talk with Kevin about the entertainment industry from boths sides of the producing table.  Plus share songs from his CD based on his one man show - "Night and Days" More info about Kevin at kevinspirtas.com

Most of us have a crush now and when we were growing up. Who was your first Heart Throb?  Ever walked past someone and your heart sped up, fluttered or perhaps your “panties” melted right off when you saw that hard body approaching you. Tonight we will have several callers: fitness models, pop singers, one of the cast members from Showtime’s Gigolo’s, and who knows what other surprises Randy and I have in store for you. Join us!  Candi and Randy talk hard bodies and heart throbs.

Jim Walker with more than 20 years of experience works in media, this award winning and highly experienced news anchor, has now started his own website.  For years people have been looking to Jim for breaking news. They have relied on his experience and celebrated his wisdom. Jim is now stepping outside of the studio and telling it like it is on his blog, JWloosecannon.  Jim is insightful, witty and always truthful. While not everyone might agree with his point of view, you have to admire his candor. In addition to the news Jim also has experience in amateur body building, modeling and acting.

Candi welcomes to the show two very special guests: Jace Crispin and Kris Davis of the world famous Chippendales. Candi talks to Jace and Kris about having one of the best jobs in the world - performing in Las Vegas & around the world for women everywhere. Tune in for the fun, the adventures and the backstage reality of what it's like to be one of the world-famous Chippendales.

Vanessa Williams (star of Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, Broadway and concert stages) and her mother Helen join Candi & Randy to discuss their new book "You Have No Idea." Vanessa has been asked to write her memoir many times, but only now - in collaboration with her mother, Helen - is she ready to tell her story. As a teenager, Vanessa and Helen were constantly at odds. But despite their early conflicts, Helen has always ardently protected and supported her daughter, staying in contact with the FBI about the death threats Vanessa received after being crowned and being there for her through the birth of her four children and dissolution of her two marriages. Vanessa describes how she's made it through the ups and downs of her life as well as her career - from the The Right Stuff to Kiss of the Spider Woman to Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives. Jointly written by Vanessa and Helen and filled with dozens of personal family photos and mementos, "You Have No Idea" is an empowering celebration of the l

While she may have started out as "Barbra Steisand's little sister" - Roslyn Kind has made a big name for herself thanks to acclaimed recordings, appearances in concert, on Broadway and television. L.A. Times: "Forget that Roslyn Kind is Barbra Streisand's kid sister. She's to good and too special to have to worry about comparisons..." The London Times: “To say she is superb would be an understatement.” The New York Post: “She’s so good on so many levels; it’s difficult to categorize her.  This elegant, beautiful, petite, dynamo delight rules the stage with a royal command that demands adoration from every seat in the house.” In addition to her work on stage and in the studio, Roslyn also takes pride in her work for various animal welfare, Alzheimer’s and AIDS related charitable organizations including HSUS, APLA and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. More info at RoslynKind.com

The face of hunger in America has changed.  Now 1 in 5 children go hungry every day and in some counties/states its 5 of 10 children that go hungry. Senior citizens are having to choose between paying for medicine or getting food. Food pantries are begging for donations. America has a plan to end childhood hunger by 2015. Celebrites and industry are stepping up to the plate.  Join us and learn more about this cause. Call in and sound off 818-495-6931 Brad Pitt Supports 36 charities 4 of them are for child hood hunger.

Randy and I talk about current events, accidentally crashing parties, Frank Sinatra, taxes and oil prices.  And you know there will be a whole lot more as well - Isn't there always?   Call in to listen or comment.  We love opinions!