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~  SPOILER ALERT ~ Episodes 5 thru 7 The big screen in the "virtual lounge" is streaming Netflix. On this episode of Beats and Eats Ty and Nick discuss tv's most talked about show “House of Cards.' The political thriller starring Kevin Spacey is the new binge watching addiction! Can Spacey's Frank Underwood really be that evil? Ty and Nick chat about the shocking episodes 5 thru 7 of season 2. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your drink of choice but don't get near any moving trains. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

The "virtual lounge" is proud to welcome special co-host Kira Reed Lorsch to Beats & Eats.  The actress/author/spokesperson is joined by her friend, North Hollywood chocolatier Frank Sheftel, owner of the legendary The Candy Factory.  Ty and Nick talk to the duo about what it's like attending Oscar festivities in Hollywood, and belonging to the board of the prestigious Hollywood charity, "The Thalians." Plus, all four talk about their favorite films of 2013 and Taylor Dayne nearly made an appearance (Ty sighs).  If you love Hollywood this episode is a must!  We're rolling out the red carpet on B & E.  Come take a stroll. Enter the Candy Factory Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Kira Reed on Twitter | Facebook Frank Sheftel: Candy Maker to the Stars - Official Website | Radio Show The Thalians Official Website Follow Beats & Eats on Twitter | Facebook Join the Virtual Lounge Group Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick

  The Tech Life with host Rich Conte brings you an insider's view of life in today's fastest growing technology markets.  We will be bringing you guests spanning a wide range of industry roles and locations and they’ll be sharing the perspective and experiences that matter to you. Whether you're interested in starting a career in technology or already in the industry and considering a change, you won’t want to miss it. In this episode, Rich talks to Ken Haigh COO of Peoplematter, a Charleston SC-based provider of workforce management solutions.  Ken discusses Peoplematter's growth and place in the local knowledge economy.   Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Contact Ken Haigh on Twitter Contact People Matter on Twitter | Official Website Follow Rich Conte on Twitter Follow Beats & Eats Podcast Network on Twitter | Facebook  

  ~ Episodes 2 thru 4 SPOILER ALERT ~ The big screen in the "virtual lounge" is streaming Netflix. On this episode of Beats and Eats Ty and Nick discuss tv's most talked about show “House of Cards.' The political thriller starring Kevin Spacey is the new binge watching addiction! Can Spacey's Frank Underwood really be that evil? Ty and Nick chat about the shocking episodes 2 thru 4 of season 2. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your drink of choice but don't get near any moving trains. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey

The "virtual lounge" is shakin' as Ty and Nick welcome Steve Naccarato and Robert Stocker into the virtual lounge.  The duo are the owners and creative geniuses behind Shake, Shake, Shake one of the most popular neighborhood restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.  The name Naccarato is legendary in the region, and Steve's amazing career has included working on tv shows, managing bands, and restaurant ownership  Meanwhile, Stocker has made a name for himself in the local art community.  It a very cool conversation with two guys that made their vision a reality! If the "virtual lounge" were a neighborhood restaurant, Shake Shake Shake would be it! Visit Shake Shake Shake Website Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Beats & Eats on Twitter | Facebook Join the Virtual Lounge Group Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

The "virtual lounge" is open and the tv is tuned to late night!  Ty and Nick look at Jimmy Fallon's debut week as host of the tonight show! While Fallon is taking off, Piers Morgan's talk show on CNN has been taken off!  Ray and Gelso look at the reasons why Morgan's success at the cable network came to a sudden end.  Plus, Ty and Nick talk the five worst late night talk show host of all-time! No, William Shatner didn't make the list! Wait did he ever have a show?  Sit back, relax, kick your feet up, pour your drink of choice, the "happy hour for your mind" is now playing. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Beats & Eats on Twitter | Facebook Join the Virtual Lounge Group Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

Rob Cesternino may have survived the Amazon in 2003 but can he survive the virtual lounge? Ty and Nick are pleased to welcome the Survivor and podcasting star to the show.  Since he launched his podcast in 2010, Rob Has a Podcast has grown to be a fixture among the top podcasts in the TV & Film category in iTunes. RHAP was won three People’s Choice Podcast Awards: Best Entertainment Podcast (2012), Best Video Podcast (2013) and Best Produced Podcast (2013).  In 2013,  Rob Has A Podcast had over 2 million episode downloads.  This "happy hour" of the mind is a fun listen, with great stories from one of the biggest names in podcasting. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

The big screen in the "virtual lounge" is streaming Netflix. On this episode of Beats and Eats Ty and Nick discuss tv's most talked about show “House of Cards.' The political thriller starring Kevin Spacey is the new binge watching addiction! Can Spacey's Frank Underwood really be that evil? Ty and Nick chat about the shocking episode 1 of season 2. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your drink of choice but don't get near any moving trains. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

The virtual lounge is serving up another type of hops in this edition of Beats and Eats. Ty and Nick welcome former NBA player now lead radio analyst for ESPN to the program. Jon Barry shares his opinions about All-Star weekend, the first half of the NBA season, and the state of the Boston Celtics. Plus, Ty and Nick weigh in on the current state of basketball and much more. If round ball is your thing, then you won't want to miss this “Happy Hour For The Mind." Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey

Ty and Nick welcome popular podcasting duo Eric and Stacey to the virtual lounge. The two just celebrated the one year anniversary of their Talking Rubbish show. Eric and Stacey talk about how the show started and why they feel podcasting is the future of broadcasting . Plus find out what all the talk is about doilies and their many uses. So sit back relax and learn all about the art of podcasting in this “Happy Hour For The Mind." Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Talking Rubbish on Twitter | Facebook | iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

Hell's Kitchen Chefs, Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriguez, are back at it for episode 12 of Triple F with the Chef. Lydia Cornell is episode 12's guest. Cornell will be giving dating tips for Valentines Day weekend. In episode 12, Barret and Anthony welcome the exquisite Lydia Cornell to the "virtual studio." Lydia Cornell, a beloved sex symbol best known for the classic series "Too Close for Comfort," more recently seen on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and several award-winning independent films, has spent the better part of the last decade raising boys, working as an activist for women's issues, writing her upcoming humor book series, and preparing her return to TV and the airwaves, including her show "On the Edge w/ Lydia Cornell, on the Beats & Eats Podcast Network. Check out the BONUS CONTENT featured on the Beats & Eats FREE Mobile APP for IOS. The bonus content is a personal video message from Chefs Barret and Anthony, to their fans. Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Lydia

DONATE: www.beatsandeatscharities.com Nick and Ty welcome PR legend Jo-Ann Geffen to the virtual lounge.  Geffen, the President & CEO of JAG Entertainment talks about her life in the entertainment industry and about her book Chicken Soup for The Soul: The Story Behind The Song.  Geffen, peels back the curtain on 101 songwriters and artists to reveal the back story on many of our favorite songs that trace our lives through music from Top 40 hit-makers Richie Sambora, Christina Aguilera, Melissa Etheridge, John Legend and many more.  This is a fun listen for the music lover and if you love the entertainment business!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey

DONATE: www.beatsandeatscharities.com Did you binge watch "Breaking Bad"? Are you a binge watcher? Then you won't want to miss this episode of Beats & Eats.  Ty and Nick have opened the virtual lounge and are talking all things "House of Cards." Season Two of the Kevin Spacey political thriller is being released on Netflix February 14th! All 13 episodes.  Ray and Gelso look back at season one, plus look ahead to Mad Men season 7!  They also discuss the coming out of All-American football player Michael Sam.  Will the NFL and its fans be accepting of the leagues first openly gay player? You never know what Ty and Nick are going discuss in the virtual lounge!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook   Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey

DONATE: www.beatsandeatscharities.com It's a very special episode of Beats and Eats.  Ty and Nick welcome "Reality Stars" Gillian Larson and Adam Poch into the virtual lounge to chat about reality tv but more importantly, Reality Rally.  The event raises money for Michelle's Place, a breast cancer resource center in Temecula California.   The happening features more than 100 reality stars!  Larson came up with the idea while in the jungles of Africa during her participation on Survivor.  Meanwhile, the colorful Poch, is a returning participant in Reality Rally.  Poch explains to Ray and Gelso why he is coming back to Temecula, and he shares his reality show experiences on both Survivor and Big Brother.  Please join Nick and Ty in the virtual lounge as they take on the fight against breast cancer!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Fol

  The Gelso-Ray duo return to the virtual lounge to talk Beatles 50! Ty and Nick chat about the 50 year anniversary of the FAB 4 playing the Ed Sullivan show, as well as discuss the recent CBS special celebrating that historic event.  Plus the twosome talk top 5 Beatles songs covered by others! Sorry Nick, no Shatner "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds."  Come inside, sit back, relax, pour your drink of choice, and share in the amazing Beatles 50 experience with Ty and Nick. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey

Matthew Fahey opens the "Virtual Lounge" and welcomes Vine and Social Media Celebrity, Cody Johns. Cody and Matt discuss the fame of Vine, Social Media and much more!  Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Matthew Fahey on Twitter Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey      

Hell's Kitchen Chefs, Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriguez, are back at it for episode 10 of Triple F with the Chef. Today the culinary crew discuss the top Superfoods, Subway removing rubber from their rolls, and the wires top food trends/stories of the week. Episode 11's featured guest: Chef Eddie G. Chef Eddie has Coast to Coast Cuisine and is also featured frequently on the Food Network. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Contact Chef Eddie G Official Website Follow Triple F with the Chef (TFC) on Twitter | Facebook Follow Chef Barret Beyer on Twitter | Facebook Follow Chef Anthony Rodriguez on Twitter | Facebook Follow Beats & Eats Podcast Network on Twitter | Facebook Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey  

Nick Gelso opens the "Virtual Lounge" and welcome film maker, director, cinematographer, David Brocca. Brocca, winner of the 2007 Independent Spirit Award, brings his experience and knowledge of feature film making to Northeastern Pennsylvania, with his documentary, The Knox Mine Disaster. Dave explains the coal industry in NEPA. He also goes in-depth on his film, The Knox Mine Disaster. For more information on the film, the disaster and Brocca: http://www.knoxminedisaster.com/   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Knox Mine Disaster Official Website Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey      

In this edition of Beats and Eats the "virtual lounge" welcomes Grammy/Oscar Nominated singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop in for a visit.  Ty Ray and Rich Conte (pinch-hitting) for Nick Gelso go "On and On" with Bishop about his chart topping hits and and his roles in such classic movies as "Animal House" and the "Blue Brothers." The trio also discuss Bishop's newest release "Be Here Then." Plus Ty and Rich give their take on the recent 56th annual Grammy Awards.   Sit back, relax, grab your drink of choice, and enjoy a conversation with one of the greatest songwriters in our generation during this "happy hour for the mind." Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey

Episode 10 of Triple F with the Chef is POWERED BY: Dirty Couture In episode 10, Chef Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriguez welcomed Chef Jon Scallion and Chef Ja'Nel from Hell's Kitchen. The chefs also discussed Gluten Free and GMO free products at length. They took calls from fellow foodies and both chefs discussed their upcoming appearances and cooking demonstrations. Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Donate to B&E Charity of Choice - Michelle's Place for Breast Cancer Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Follow Triple F with the Chef (TFC) on Twitter | Facebook Follow Chef Barret Beyer on Twitter | Facebook Follow Chef Anthony Rodriguez on Twitter | Facebook Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey Episode 9 of Triple F with the Chef is POWERED BY: Dirty Couture