Talk For Two-the Number 1 Performing Arts Podcast

Today, Matt welcomes Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist, Joel Hoekstra. Also a member of Whitesnake, Hoekstra is one of rock’s most respected guitarists. Coming to the PPL center on 11/18, Hoekstra divulges what Allentown fans can expect from this season’s iteration of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s annual winter tour. He takes Matt on a behind-the-scenes look at what it […] The post Joel Hoekstra From Trans-Siberian Orchestra-Episode 149 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Today, Matt welcomes Crystal Gayle, now the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! Ms. Gayle sat down with Matt on the eve of her Opry invitation to talk about everything from her holiday traditions to the stories behind some of her biggest hits. You’ll hear how her classic, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” almost […] The post Crystal Gayle-Episode 148 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Today, Matt Bailey is joined by Hersh Ellis as they recap the 2016 Drama League Gala honoring David Hyde Pierce. You’ll hear interviews with Lea DeLaria, Christopher Durang, Billy Porter, John Bolton, Peri Gilpin, and the man of the hour himself! In addition, Matt interviews Hersh, who attended as a guest of the Drama League, […] The post Red Carpet Special: From the 2016 Drama League Gala Honoring David Hyde Pierce-Episode 147 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Happy Election Week! Today, we welcome renowned entertainment publicist, Michael Levine. Throughout his career, Levine has represented numerous Academy Award winners, Grammy Winners, and even New York Times Best Selling authors. Mr. Levine discusses the tough home life that led him to leave home at age 17. With no education, Levine eventually found Hollywood and […] The post Michael Levine-Episode 146 appeared first on Talk For Two.

On today’s HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, Tom Skerritt takes Matt Bailey inside ‘Alien’, the classic film that’s still terrifying audiences nearly 40 years after its release. Mr. Skerritt’s acting career has seen him appear in hundreds of films and television episodes. Notably, Skerritt has appeared in Mash, Top Gun, and earned a Leading Actor Emmy for Picket […] The post Tom Skerritt-Episode 145 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Film and television icon Jacqueline Bisset joins Matt in a very special Talk For Two episode. Ms. Bisset’s career spans five decades, and includes legendary performances in Cul-de-Sac, Murder on the Orient Express, Airport, and the Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Language Film, Day for Night. Ms. Bisset was nominated for an Emmy for her turn as […] The post Jacqueline Bisset-Episode 144 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Today, Matt Bailey is invited to Sesame Workshop by his guest, Louis Henry Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell is currently the Workshop’s Director of Character Design. He oversees drawn artwork and photoshoots of the Sesame Street Muppet characters. He began his work with Sesame as the “Associate Design Director of Special Projects”. In this capacity, he oversaw […] The post Louis Henry Mitchell-Episode 143 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Award-winning magician Helder Guimaraes sits down with Matt at New World Stages! Helder, a two-time Academy of Magical Arts Parlour Magician of the Year, first appeared in New York in Nothing to Hide, directed by Neil Patrick Harris. After a 3 year absence, Helder brings his style of theatrical magic back to Off-Broadway in Verso, […] The post Helder Guimaraes-Episode 142 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Screenwriter of the #1 movie in America, SULLY, joins Matt Bailey! Todd Komarnicki invited Matt into his Tribeca home for a chat about the biographical film. Komarnicki, whose credits also include Elf and Meet Dave, discussed why America needs the story of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and “The Miracle on the Hudson.” He opens up […] The post Todd Komarnicki-Episode 141 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Magic Castle founder Milt Larsen joins Matt LIVE from Hollywood! In an interview that lasts just ten minutes shy of an hour, Mr. Larsen discusses his legendary career. The founder of what would become one of Hollywood’s most renowned clubs discusses growing up in a family of magicians. His father, a lawyer and a magician, […] The post Milt Larsen-Episode 140 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Matt Bailey is proud to welcome country music legend BILL ANDERSON on Talk For Two‘s fall premiere! A Grand Ole Opry member, Anderson has had 36 Top Ten hits in a career spanning 5 decades. 7 of those hits made it to Number 1 on the Billboard Country charts, including “Still”, “Sometimes”, and “Mama Sang […] The post Bill Anderson-Episode 139 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Talk For Two is proud to welcome award-winning and New York Times Best-Selling author, historian, and television host Brad Meltzer for a very special episode. In their brief time together, Matt spoke with Brad about his new children’s books, I Am George Washington and I Am Jane Goodall, released this past week. However, a majority of […] The post Brad Meltzer-Episode 138 appeared first on Talk For Two.

The Summer season of Talk For Two draws to a close as Matt welcomes Las Vegas magician Mac King to the program. Bailey and King sit down for a chat in King’s dressing room at Harrah’s Las Vegas. The pair discuss King’s early years performing magic with his fellow Kentuckian and Las Vegas conjuror Lance […] The post Mac King-Episode 137 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Today, Matt Bailey AND Chris Ortiz take you back to Las Vegas by presenting their interview with the one and only Terry Fator, along with his beautiful and equally successful wife, Angie. Before they throw it to the interview, Matt and Chris discuss their time at the Terry Fator Theatre in Las Vegas, interning and […] The post From Las Vegas with Terry Fator and Angie Fator-Episode 136 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Pete’s Dragon is out today, and Matt Bailey has a full-length interview with its star, Oakes Fegley. Fegley, a Lehigh Valley native, beat out thousands to land the role of Pete in Disney’s latest live-action reboot. The film itself centers on classic Disney themes: love, family, bravery, and even a little imagination. Pete’s Dragon is anchored […] The post ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Star Oakes Fegley-135 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Walter O’Brien is smarter than Albert Einstein. With a reported IQ of 197, O’Brien is one of the five smartest people in the world. He hacked NASA at age 13 and, in exchange for amnesty, he began working for the US Government as a Cyber contractor from his native Ireland. The company he formed to […] The post Genius and ‘Scorpion’ Exec Producer Walter O’Brien-Episode 134 appeared first on Talk For Two.

LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS! Today, we bring you not one, but TWO interviews conducted live and in person from Las Vegas, Nevada. Murray The Celebrity Magician and Dan Sperry join Matt and co-producer Chris Ortiz, in separate segments, from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. First, Matt talks with The Celebrity Magician, aka Murray SawChuck.You’ve […] The post From Las Vegas with Murray SawChuck and Dan Sperry-Episode 133 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Dick Guttman has been in the publicity industry for 60 years. Starting out in the Golden Age of Hollywood at the esteemed Rogers & Cowan agency, Guttman worked his way up while being personally mentored by Warren Cowan. Eventually leaving his mentor’s firm, Guttman has had great success on his own. Throughout his career, he’s […] The post Renowned Publicist Dick Guttman-Episode 132 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Happy Fourth of July, Batman! From Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader, the original Robin, Burt Ward sits down with Matt Bailey. The pair discuss the 1966 Batman series’ longevity. Ward looks back at 50 years of fan support, as well as how he lucked into the role without knowing a thing about the comic books! But […] The post Burt Ward-Episode 131 appeared first on Talk For Two.

Val Valentino, AKA The Masked Magician, opens up to Matt in a refreshingly insightful interview. Valentino rose to fame-or is it infamy?-when he donned a WWE-inspired mask and began revealing the secrets to some of magic’s biggest illusions. After 4 Breaking the Magician’s Code specials, he revealed himself and spoke about why he did it. […] The post Val Valentino-Episode 130 appeared first on Talk For Two.