Cocktails with Dimples & The Beard

Hey, fellow lushes! We REALLY love talking comedy and there ain't a lot of people out there funnier than this week's guest, Forrest Shaw. We talk about his transition from marine biologist to stand-up comedian, recording a special in the middle of a hurricane, traveling the world with Jim Jeffries and doing a podcast with long-time pal, Dave Williamson. Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Writer / Actor / Producer, Dan Davies. joined us in-studio for this episode. Dan wrote and starred in Ed Gein, The Musical and we talk about the Blu-Ray release of the film in conjunction with the 13th anniversary of its original release. This film has become a bit of a cult-classic and you should definitely check it out. We also talk about the book, A Forest Dark, which Dan helped write with former FBI agent Samuel Thomas Johnson. If you are a fan of the supernatural and paranormal, you want to hear all about this. This was a fun one! Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest this week is stand-up, or rather sit-down, comedian Fiona Cauley. Fiona was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, but she has not let that stop her from pursuing her dream of being a comedian. You can see her on comedy stages all over Nashville and the surrounding areas. You can also check out her web series, Capable: the Series, on YouTube. We had a great time talking with her. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest this week, Anna Manis, does it all. She is a comedian, actress, singer, writer, producer and more. We talk all about her stand-up comedy career which includes Stand Up and Laugh, a series of stand-up comedy specials geared to roast different holidays throughout the year, and Dodging Reality with Anna, a comedy sketch and music variety show. Anna is a beautiful, sweet, multi-talented woman and it was a real pleasure talking with her. We hope you enjoy as much as we did!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! We made it to our 100th episode! Pretty sure the thumbnail gives away the entire episode, so stop reading this, and go watch us torture ourselves for your entertainment. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Online s*x worker and professional dominatrix, Beatrix Love, is our guest on this episode. We talk about how she got started, some of the weird requests she's received, some of the the things she has said "no" to and some of the downfalls of the profession. Beatrix, the dominatrix, is ordering you to watch this episode. Do NOT disobey!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Happy New Year! What better way to start the new year than with one of favorite returning guests. Miss November 1994, Donna Perry, is back for another conversation and this one is every bit as much fun as the last one. We talk wine, gluten-free food, living with exotic animals, the downfall of Playboy and, of course, the Rogue Bunnies NFT project. It's a long episode, but it's worth it. Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! What better Christmas present than a Playboy Playmate?! Miss April 2007, Giuliana Marino joins us for this episode. Giuliana started her Playboy journey as Miss April 2005 in the German edition of Playboy. From there she became Germany's Playmate of the Year in 2006 and then made her way to the United States. She tells us some fun mansion stories, her memories with Hef, and all about life as a mermaid and witch. This is a good one! Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest for this episode, Denali Reese, describes herself as a mountain lovin', weed smokin', sassy model/photographer, comedian and MILF who loves to get naked. Sound like your kinda girl? Then watch this episode! Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Have you seen the viral clip of a crazy heckler throwing a full can of High Noon at comedian Ariel Elias? Thankfully, he missed, and she is still around to tell the story to us. We also talk about how she got started in comedy, roast battles and why she'll probably never do them again and what she's got coming up in the future. This was a fun conversation with a very funny lady. Hope you enjoy!  

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Hello, fellow lushes! Alan "Alski" Adams, drummer for Icarus Bell, is our guest on this episode. He catches us up on how things are coming along with the upcoming Icarus Bell album and what it's like making music with his good friend, Matt Noveskey. We talk about his days as the tour manager for Blue October and why he had to quit and get off the road. He fills us in on what keeps him busy when he's not banging on the drums. And he invites us to come to Austin and hang out at the studio... we have video evidence, Alski! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.  

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Hey, fellow lushes! This episode we are joined by Iranian-American stand-up comedian, Sarah Fatemi.  We talk about how she got started in comedy, her love of roast battles, her web series "Saffron & Rose" and comedy in Iran. Along with that, we talk about the current situation in Iran and she helps us understand better exactly what is happening and why everyone should care. This episode is a little bit of funny combined with a little bit of seriousness finished up with a whole lot more funny. Enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! We met this week's guest, Pennie Painter, when she popped through the curtain during our episode with Whitney Miller. We should've known about her long before that. Pennie began her singing career at the age of 7, writing, recording, and producing in studio. Her incredible voice and soulful songwriting is the stuff that music stars are made from. Her latest single, "Inhubition", is available on Spotify now. As Pennie continues her creative journey to stardom, expect new music and videos that are sure to inspire, move and captivate audiences around the world. Enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode, Whitney Miller, is a Texas-born singer-songwriter now making her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Her latest single, "Diamond Country", is a pop-infused country dance anthem that will definitely get you out of your seat. Bonus points if you watch the video and learn the dance! Before getting into music professionally, Whitney was a professional athlete, kickboxing commentator, podcaster and, oh yeah, Miss USA 2012. When Whitney puts her mind to something, success seems to follow. It was truly a pleasure talking with the Rhinestone Cowgirl. Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! The #strongestfemalecomedian Christy Miller is our guest on this week's episode. Pretty sure we have never laughed as much as we did during this conversation. Nothing or no one is off-limits for Christy - she says what she means and means what she says. Her comedy is unfiltered and uncensored. The way it's supposed to be! Please, if you need a good laugh, check out this episode and if you are in the New York area, go see Christy do her thing live. Also, check out her podcast Celebra-Tea which she hosts with fellow comedian, Mark Riccadonna. They take aim at celebrities in the news with their no-holds-barred style of roasting and it is hilarious. It was amazing having a real New York comedian (who is also passed at The Comedy Store) on the podcast and we really hope you check it out. Thanks!

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Hey, fellow lushes! This episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Aryka Lynne, Playboy's Coed of the Month September 2011, from an Airbnb in Nashville. Aryka tells us the story of how she became a Playboy model on a family road trip. We talk about her break from modeling and why she came back to it; we should all be very thankful she did. We also talk about why a twin brother doesn't always make the best wingman. Aryka is so sweet and we really enjoyed talking with her. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.    

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Hey, fellow lushes! The Beard needs to get in shape so we brought in an expert. Personal trainer and entrepreneur, Mac Solomon, is our guest this week. He tells us what led him to personal training and about his business, Projext Fitness. Then he gives The Beard a sample consultation and learns what a challenge he is in for! The Beard will be following a plan created exclusively for him by Mac and updating his progress along the way. We'll have Mac back on to discuss the results in the future. If this guy can't get you fired out to make positive changes, we're not sure anyone can. Enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! We brought back one of our absolute favorites - Miss September 1990, Kerri Kendall. We had fun catching up on what Kerri has been up to since the last time we saw her. We recount our appearance on her radio show and how we might be the reason that radio show no longer exists. We discuss the emotions she dealt with when sending her son off to boot camp. We talk about our upcoming Tarot readings that Kerri is doing for us. And, of course, we talk about her involvement in the Rogue Bunnies NFT project. Kerri is such a wonderful person and we love having her on the podcast. Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Sarah Juree is a school teacher who was unfairly fired from her job after a vindictive blogger shared the existence of her OnlyFans account. We learned about Sarah while watching an episode of The Josh Potter Show and reached out to her in hopes that she would come on and tell us her story. This is more than a story of a teacher with an OnlyFans account though; this is a story of a single mom struggling to make ends meet on a ridiculously low teacher's salary who was willing to try anything to make life better for her and her kids. Sarah is the hero in this story and deserves our respect and admiration. Please watch with an open mind.  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Charis Burrett, Miss February 2003, joined us for this fun and educational episode. Charis, who owns a beautiful cannabis dispensary in Bellflower, California, is also known as The Medicine Woman and she taught us some cool things about cannabis as a medicine. Her latest project has her opening another dispensary in Jersey City, New Jersey with rapper/actor Ice-T. She also tells us about her experience as a Playboy Playmate, which include some wonderful stories about Hef, including what he was doing the first time she met him. Probably not what you think... Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! We headed west to Colorado for some Dave Matthews Band shows, live comedy, dispensary visits, craft beer drinking and plenty of other shenanigans. We hung out with great friends and met great people, including comedians Steph Tolev and Alex Kumin. It was an unforgettable trip!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Elan Carter Price, Miss June 1994, is back! We cover all sorts of subjects this time around including her son and our guest on Episode 81, Trace Austin. We also talk about a few projects she has coming up - the launch of her NFTs and a new reality show about her family. She spills the beans on what she missed most while doing the house-swapping reality show, Home Sweet Home.  And we discuss TAP (Together All Protected), the anti-bullying campaign she is working on with Trace. We hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Up and coming musician Trace Austin joined us on this episode. Trace's grandfather, Otis Williams, is the founder of Motown legend, The Temptations, and with Trace the apple didn't fall far from the tree. He is a natural on stage and in front of a camera. His latest single, I Need To See You, is available now. He also released his LP, The Offspring, in 2022. Trace Austin is a name you are going to be hearing a lot more of. Check out this episode and you'll understand why. Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! This is a fun one!! Miss February 2005, Amber Campisi, joined us for this episode and it was non-stop craziness. We talk about Amber's Playboy experience which involved some walks of shame back to the Playboy Mansion in the wee hours of the morning and we find out the wise marriage advice that Amber's dad gave to Hef. She gets a message from the producers of a certain documentary (no names mentioned but it rhymes with Pecrets of Slayboy) that wasn't too kind to Hef and she decides to give them a call live on the podcast. We also talk about her involvement with our friends at Rogue Bunnies - she'll be on a trading card soon! You definitely want to watch to the end of this one, lushes! Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! We did some partying last weekend! We went to see the Raelyn Nelson Band play on Friday night and then headed to Chicago on Saturday to watch Josh Potter be funny. Luckily for us, we got to hang out backstage with Raelyn and the rest of the band before the show on Friday and we got to go out drinking with Josh after the show on Saturday. It really doesn't get any better than that! Check out the podcast to hear some of the tales...  

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Hey, fellow lushes! This episode we are joined by Miss April 2000 and Playmate of the Year 2001, Brande Roderick. Let me repeat that for full effect! This episode we are joined by Miss April 2000 and PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR 2001, Brande Roderick! If you don't know Brande from Playboy, you may know her from Baywatch, The Surreal Life, two seasons of Celebrity Apprentice or countless other tv shows/movies. She is currently starring in, directing and producing a film she also helped write named Wineville. If that's not enough, she also owns a vineyard. Brande is a busy woman and we had a blast talking with her. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! This episode was SO MUCH FUN!! Kate is a content creator, stand-up comedian, OnlyFans model and so much more. Before we even introduced Kate, we were talking STD's and things only got wilder from there. Kate is an open book and a blast to talk with. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! The hits just keep on coming! Miss March 2009, Jennifer Pershing, joined us to talk about her time with Playboy and about her involvement in the Rogue Bunnies NFT project. They are releasing trading cards very soon and she tells us how we can get our hands on them and why we want to. We also talked with her about he love of the Dave Matthews Band - a love we share with her. She's seen them 100+ times and doesn't plan on stopping until they do. We loved talking with her and we hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! What's better than talking professional football? Talking professional football with the Playmate of the Millennium, Miss January 2000, Carol Bernaola. This woman will make even the most active of y'all feel lazy. From her crazy two-a-day workouts (including some in a 180 degree sauna) to the 14-hour drives she makes every week to practice with her Austin Sound teammates, this woman is the picture of "non-stop". We're not sure how we got her to slow down long enough to talk with us, but we are glad she did! Hope you enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Wild man comedian Earl Skakel is our guest for Episode 74. Earl is a paid regular at The Comedy Store and a prominent figure in the L.A. comedy scene. He was a dominant force in the Roast Battles beating the likes of Fifi Dosch, Tom Ballard, Jesse Joyce and much to the chagrin of Jeff Ross, Jimmy Carr. Earl is also a big fan of professional wrestling and 80's hair bands. His knowledge on both subjects is astounding! If that's not enough, Earl is also the voice of Barry Jelly on the animated series The Jellies and the host of the Inappropriate Earl podcast. This episode is a long one, but it is well worth the listen. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest this week is Miss November 2006, Sarah Elizabeth. We talk all about her Playboy experience and her love for Hef. We also talk about her life since Playboy which includes her restaurant Koi Poke and her upcoming involvement in the Rogue Bunnies NFT project. Enjoy!   

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Hey, fellow lushes! It was a real honor to have Pita Kotobalavu join us in-person for this episode. Pita is the lead singer and founder of Unity The Band. He is also one of the organizers of the Midwest Sunsplash Music Festival which will take place in downtown Menasha, WI on July 22nd and 23rd. Proceeds from the festival benefit Youth Go, a non-profit youth drop-in center that strives to provide underserved and at-risk youth in grades 5 through 12 with opportunities to do well in school, develop as individuals and prepare for their next step in life. Please check out the episode, and if you enjoy, click the Youth Go link below and consider a donation. Thanks!  

Hey, fellow lushes! For some reason, Playmates like talking with us... we can't figure it out either, but we aren't going to ask any questions. Our plan is to just keep talking with them as long as we can. This time we talk with Miss November 1996 Ulrika Eriksson. Ulrika made the trip from Sweden to be a Playmate and that is good for all of us. We talk about her love of hockey, her love of painting and about her parents knowing all about Playboy before Ulrika was a Playmate. We also talk about Ulrika's involvement in the Rogue Bunnies NFT project spearheaded by fellow Playmate (and two-time guest on Cocktails with Dimples and The Beard) Victoria Fuller. Enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! What do water polo players, pitmasters and stand-up comedians have in common? Dave Williamson. He is our guest on this episode and he talks about his love for all three. We also get some funny stories about life on the road with Bert Kreischer. Check out his podcasts Meat Dave and The Tony Azezedo podcast on all the usual platforms. And check him out at the Fully Loaded Comedy Festival - go eat his meat and buy his rub. Enjoy!  

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Hey, fellow lushes! Lisa Dergan is a lot of things - Mother, Sportscaster, TV Host, Media Personality, Golfer, Playboy Playmate and the guest on episode 69 of Cocktails with Dimples and The Beard. We talk about her love of golf, her Playboy experience, how she got into sportscasting, her Gatefolds NFT and so much more. Lisa is definitely one of the sweetest people we've had the good fortune of talking with. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Miss January 2004 and the 50th Anniversary Playmate Colleen Shannon joined us for this episode. We talk about her time with Playboy and how she was chosen to be the 50th Anniversary Playmate. We get into her life as a DJ, being dubbed the "World's Sexiest DJ" and what she thinks of that title. We also talk about her time in jail and how she's come back from it stronger than ever. Check out her upcoming childrens' book DJ Boy. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! We made the road trip to Jamilton, OH for David Shaw's Big River Get Down and it was so worth it. We saw some great music - Chris Gelbuda, Judith Hill, Raelyn Nelson Band, David Shaw and The Revivalists. We also met some great people including David Shaw and the entire Raelyn Nelson Band. And we road out a rainstorm in Raelyn Nelson's tour van and took part in a fun recreational activity - some of us for the first time. Ain't that right Dimples?! Oh, and we saw a guy with a giant Pure HONKEY tattoo on his back! We tell all the stories in this episode. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! We got another good one for you! Priscilla Moy is our guest and it was an awesome conversation. Priscilla is a model, an actress, a dancer, an athlete, a painter, a Youtuber and also one of the hardest workers we've ever had the pleasure to talk with. Take one look at her resume and you'll understand what we mean by that. This woman never stops and we have no doubt you'll be seeing a lot of her soon! Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! We do love those Playmates! Miss May 1991 Carrie Yazel is our guest for this episode and she was a lot of fun. We got stories about yoga retreats, week long fasts, her all girl beer drinking club and her undying love for Hef. We laughed a lot and we think you will too. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! This one was so rad! We are joined by Matt Noveskey and The Beard definitely fanboyed on this one. Matt is the bass player for Blue October, Icarus Bell, Harvard of the South and others. He's also one of the nicest people we've had the pleasure of chatting with. Whether or not you are a Blue October fan, you'll enjoy this episode. Check it out!

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Hey, fellow lushes! What's hotter than a sexy woman getting all dirty working on cars? If you said NOTHING!, you are going to love this episode. Ms. Red joined us to tell us all about life as the hot girl working in a garage. She's also an OnlyFans model and that got her fired from her job. Buzzfeed did an article about the situation and it even caught Joe Rogan's interest. But did getting fired get her down? Hell no! She just opened her own shop! This woman loves the hustle and we loved talking with her! Hope you enjoy!

Hey, fellow lushes! If you are a fan of Bert Kreischer and 2 Bears, 1 Cave, you probably know our guest on this episode. Maddy is The Machine's ASMR provider and we were lucky enough to get her on the podcast. We talk with her about how doing ASMR for Bert and getting talked about on 2 Bears, 1 Cave happened and what it did for her social media presence. We also talk with her about her OnlyFans content and also about her CBD and Delta-8 caramels brand. Maddy is definitely one of the sweetest (and sexiest!) guests we've ever had on and we had so much fun doing this one. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! You are in for a treat with this episode. Uber-talented musician and our friend, Nicholas Raymond, joined us to shoot the shit and play some of his music. We were also joined by his beautiful wife Ciara. We had a lot of fun and we hope you do, too. Enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Two guys getting intoxicated, telling stories and talking about life... That was the original tag line for this podcast and we brought it back for episode 60. We talk The Batman, Purple Rain, f*cking strippers and pissing off brides. Hope you enjoy!

Hey, fellow lushes! Our guest on this episode is Monica Lewellen. Monica is a musician in Nashville that The Beard stumbled upon on his trip to Music City. It was love at first listen when she was belting out rock tunes with her band in a city filled with country music. She tells us all about life as a professional musician, what it's like to be a rocker in a country town, and, much to the chagrin of The Beard, why KISS is better than Motley Crue. Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! Victoria Fuller - Miss January 1996 - is back! When she was on last time, she hinted at a big project she had coming up. This time she is back to talk about it...

 "Twelve Playmates with big plans have come together to shape their own destiny. No longer conforming, they are said to have gone "rogue". What that really means is taking control and launching the most bad ass women led project to date. Digitally hand painted art with the creative flare you would expect from this talented crew. The Rogue Playmates NFTs are your entry point to our community and the amazing journey ahead!"

Hope you enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes! JOSH F*&$ING POTTER! What more needs to be said? This dude is a hilarious stand-up comedian, host of an awesome podcast and one of the nicest people we've had on the show. If you are only going to watch one episode of Cocktails with Dimples and The Beard, make it this one. Enjoy!

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Hey, fellow lushes. We have a little more serious episode for you this time. We were introduced to Oksana Tkach via The Josh Potter Show and we knew we wanted to talk with her. Luckily for us, she said yes. Oksana is in Ukraine and dealing with the Russian invasion. We talk about the war and what effect it has had on her. We also get to know Oksana and find out what her life is like when Putin isn't being a douchebag. Please watch this episode and do whatever you can to support the people of Ukraine. Thank you.

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Hey, fellow lushes! You all know we LOVE the movie Kin Dread and we are determined to talk with everyone involved. This episode we had the good fortune to talk with the young, up and coming actor and model Tori Ellis. We talk with her about how she got started modeling, working with director Adrian Leon on Kindred and the numerous movies she has coming out in the future. We also play a little game of Who Said True?! with her. Hope you enjoy. I know we did!

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