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The Stage Door Show

The Stage Door Show

By Dave Hondel

At the Stage Door Show, we celebrate the Independent Artist. All forms of Art are supported on our show. Listen as host, Dave Hondel speaks with Celebrities and Indie Artists as we discover the passion and hard work that goes into their craft! At The Stage Door Show, we embrace a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome!

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Interview with Rising Music Sensation Austin Tolliver

The Stage Door ShowMar 03, 2021

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Interview with Raynes

Interview with Raynes

Dave Hondel sits down with rising trio, Raynes. Signed by Sony, these artists are prolific musicians and singers with harmonies that rival any top act in music. Mat, Joe and Mark are well on their way to becoming a household name in the industry. We play clips of several singles during this podcast, so sit back and enjoy our interview with Raynes!

Mar 26, 202436:48
Interview with Sundra Oakley

Interview with Sundra Oakley

Dave Hondel sits down with Sundra Oakley. Seen in Sex and the City, Legends, Big Hero 6, Survivor and most recently co-starred in the movie, Bob Marley: One Love. Sundra has graced the screen and stages over a 26 year career and she is still going strong. Sundra also gives great advice for up and coming actors, so listen in to this insightful interview!

Mar 24, 202432:19
Interview with Singer / Songwriter, Sohil

Interview with Singer / Songwriter, Sohil

Dave Hondel sits down with indie singer/songwriter, Sohil. The new single, Influencer drops on March 29th. We discuss Sohil's journey in music and the bright career ahead of him in the music industry.

Mar 11, 202423:12
Interview with Prince Guitar Maker Dave Rusan

Interview with Prince Guitar Maker Dave Rusan

Dave Hondel sits down with the maker of Prince's iconic guitars, Dave Rusan. Rusan crafted the white cloud guitar seen in Purple Rain as well as several cloud guitars over the decades. Some even are displayed in the Smithsonian, Hard Rock and The Rock and Roll Hall 0f Fame.

Feb 27, 202429:12
Interview with Nina Bergman

Interview with Nina Bergman

Dave Hondel sits down with actress, producer and singer, Nina Bergman. Seen in Hell Hath no Fury, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Doom: Annihilation and can now be seen in her thriller alongside her co-star Allen Leech of Downton Abbey fame, in the much anticipated movie Dark Meat.

A great chat with an amazing artist. Be sure to listen in!


Feb 27, 202421:06
Interview with the Writer, Director and Star of the Off-Broadway Play FORCE

Interview with the Writer, Director and Star of the Off-Broadway Play FORCE

A powerful and daring one-woman Off-Broadway Play entitled FORCE set to hit the Chain Theatre in NYC from February 29th-March 3rd. This limited run will sure to sell out, so go to forceplay.eventbrite.com.

Written by the accomplished Playwrite, Dan Brown and brought to life by celebrated screen actress, Jen Jacob (NBC's Law and Order: Organized Crime, among many other notable screen roles), this dramatic play is already creating buzz in the New York theatre community, so check out the podcast, then get your tickets before they're all gone!

Jan 30, 202422:27
Interview with the Makers of the Film Dress Code

Interview with the Makers of the Film Dress Code

Dave Hondel sits down with the makers of the award winning film, Dress Code. Writer, Peter Panagos, Director, Joseph Pupello and Star/Producer, Gerard Garilli discuss their process of making this film and about being independent filmmakers. This film has won 20 awards and had 9 nominations.

Jan 26, 202427:14
Interview with Chris Weatherman

Interview with Chris Weatherman

From the season one cast of the popular History Channel series "Alone" to best selling author of a post-apocalyptic series of books. A survivalist of over 40 years, Chris Weatherman has interesting stories and Dave Hondel sat down with Chris and discussed some of his amazing journey. A must listen!

Jan 22, 202445:14
Interview with Kathleen Kinmont

Interview with Kathleen Kinmont

From her days starring in the cult classic horror movie, Halloween 4, to her starring role in the TV classic, Renegade to her new movie out now on the Sunn Stream Network entitled Kangaroo Kids, Kathleen is not only a versatile actress, but is also an accomplished Writer, Producer and Director. Listen in as Dave Hondel sits down with Kathleen and discusses her career and she gives valuable advice to those getting into the industry!

Jan 20, 202437:58
Interview with Samantha Grimes

Interview with Samantha Grimes

Samantha Grimes is a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter from the talent rich state of Minnesota. Playing some of the iconic venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul has garnered her recognition nationally by the International Singer Songwriters Association, where she has been nominated multiple times and recently won Entertainer of the Year.

Jan 17, 202423:54
Interview with Makenzie Phipps
Jan 14, 202425:07
Interview with Branscombe Richmond & Fairai Richmond

Interview with Branscombe Richmond & Fairai Richmond

Branscombe Richmond is a legendary actor, stuntman and producer. He has been seen on TV shows, like Renegade, The A Team, Hart to Hart and over 70 major motion pictures. He teamed up with his son Fairai, who has come into his own in the industry and they have a new family movie out now, entitled Kangaroo Kids. A fun interview that is sure to inspire our listeners!

Dec 30, 202352:41
Interview with Gloria Mann

Interview with Gloria Mann

Dave Hondel sat down with Award Winning Actress and Producer, Gloria Mann. Dave and Gloria discuss the state of indie filmmaking, Women in the industry and the influence they are having with the storylines. Also, Gloria's work, including the movie Point Break, her stage career and her new movie, R BnB, just released on all streaming platforms. A definite must listen!

Dec 30, 202337:51
Interview with Joey Canyon

Interview with Joey Canyon

Dave Hondel sat down with Joey Canyon to discuss his new TV Network he co-founded. Canyon Star TV is a network that is available for streaming on Roku, Fire TV, Apple, Google and many other platforms. Joey has 8 number one hits in his music career and he also hosts his own show on his network where he invites celebrity guests to perform on his program. What sets his network apart from the others is that the programming is all family friendly and wholesome entertainment!

Dec 22, 202321:00
Interview with Adam Huss

Interview with Adam Huss

Dave Hondel sits down with Actor, Producer and Writer, Adam Huss. Adam plays the character of Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital, Josh Kantos on the STARZ hit series, Power among many other TV shows and movies. Dave and Adam discuss Adam's busy career and also dig into the importance of mental health and seeking therapy when needed. Also discussed is Adam's projects he is currently working on and valuable advice from Adam to our artist listeners!

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Dec 18, 202339:40
Interview with Will Wesley

Interview with Will Wesley

Dave Hondel sits down with Country Rock sensation, Will Wesley and discuss Will's new Christmas cover, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!

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Dec 15, 202320:06
Interview with Kelly Lang and T.G. Sheppard

Interview with Kelly Lang and T.G. Sheppard

Dave Hondel sits down with music legends, T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang to discuss their brand new duet, Christmas Without You. They also talk about Kelly's recent official debut at the Grand Ole Opry and the several years T.G. spent Christmas with his good friend, Elvis at Graceland.


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Dec 03, 202327:17
Interview with Katy Tessman

Interview with Katy Tessman

Dave Hondel sat down with Minnesota Singer, Songwriter and Author, Katy Tessman and discussed her tour supporting her new album "Fly". Katy is also an award winning author, who created a children's book about a parent with breast cancer. Check out the podcast and learn about this talented independent artist!

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Nov 26, 202328:22
Interview with Jamie Ohlsen

Interview with Jamie Ohlsen

Jamie Ohlsen is an accomplished Actor, Producer and Film Executive. She is the founder and CEO of Ohlsen Productions. She is also starring in a movie that she also produced, entitled The Hard Hit that can be seen on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Dave Hondel sat down with Jamie and discussed her career and new project.


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Nov 15, 202327:21
Interview with Lydia Look

Interview with Lydia Look

Lydia Look works, both as an actress and a writer in Hollywood. She is a multiple award winning multi-lingual actress and adept at both comedy and drama. Seen in over 70 episodes of the iconic soap opera, General Hospital, her character, Selina Wu is one of the main characters on the show and she is adored by fans of the show. She has also been seen in over 300 TV shows and Movies. We're excited she sat down with host, Dave Hondel to speak about her career.

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Nov 06, 202329:37
Interview with Parry Shen

Interview with Parry Shen

Here is our interview with Actor, Writer, Producer, Parry Shen. Parry plays the recurring role of Brad Cooper on the popular show, General Hospital. His breakout role was the lead in Better luck Tomorrow. He also starred in the films, Surrogate Valentine and the Hatchet film franchise. Parry talks about his journey in the entertainment business and gives valuable advice to new artists entering the business!

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Oct 22, 202327:54
Interview with Thomas Nicholas

Interview with Thomas Nicholas

Host, Dave Hondel sits down with Actor, Producer, Director and Musician, Thomas Nichloas to discuss his long career in the entertainment industry and his new show entitled “Undeveloped”, now airing on Tubi. We will also focus on his band and touring information.Besides starring in the classic baseball movie “Rookie of the Year”, Thomas played Kevin in all “American Pie” movies and starred in many TV and Film projects the past several years. We will also be premiering his new single, not yet released entitled "Tomorrow's Gonna Hurt"!You don’t want to miss this!

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Sep 21, 202328:41
Interview with International Tenor Jonathan Cilia Faro
Sep 12, 202321:07
Interview with Cast Members of the Movie The Harvest
Sep 10, 202330:48
Interview with Cedric Jonathan
Sep 01, 202334:37
Interview with Lynn Chen
Aug 27, 202341:23
Interview with Singer Songwriter Ash Taylor
Aug 26, 202332:23
Interview with Actor Michael Sun Lee
Aug 20, 202332:30
Interview with Actor Dan Jablons
Aug 18, 202337:12
Interview with Brandon Bing

Interview with Brandon Bing

Here's our third interview with rising Country Singer/Songwriter, Brandon Bing. Brandon continues to grow his audience with his amazing music that is critically acclaimed and taking Nashville by storm. Check out why he is one of the fastest growing artists on the country scene and listen for his new single, "Rat Race" out now on all streaming platforms!

Jul 06, 202347:39
Interview with Ayeshah Rose

Interview with Ayeshah Rose

Dave Hondel sits down for a continuation of a previous interview with Australian Actress, Filmmaker, Writer and Model, Ayeshah Rose. Ayeshah is well known for her TV and Film work both in Australia and in the US. She speaks about her journey growing up with immigrant parents, cultural biases and what beauty means to her. A great conversation with a very talented and creative artist!

Jun 09, 202326:10
Interview with the Star of the Movie The Blind Side, Quinton Aaron

Interview with the Star of the Movie The Blind Side, Quinton Aaron

Here is our interview with the star of the movie The Blind Side, Quinton Aaron. Quinton is not only an amazing actor, but he is an incredible singer and we talk about his soon to be released single "Lead with Love". We also talk about Quinton's process of getting the lead role in a major motion picture, his new production company and his passion for anti-bullying messaging. This is truly a must listen!

May 31, 202330:33
Interview with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion Jacob Brown

Interview with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion Jacob Brown

Listen in as Dave Hondel interviews multiple World Champion Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion, Jacob Brown as he prepares for his upcoming World Championship competition in Long Beach, CA!

May 30, 202316:59
Interview with Benjamin Pajak

Interview with Benjamin Pajak

We’re thrilled to have rising Broadway star, Benjamin Pajak on The Stage Door Show! Benjamin starred alongside Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in Music Man on Broadway and recently wrapped as the title role of Oliver at New York City Center Encores to rave reviews. The sky is the limit for this talented performer.

May 26, 202321:23
Interview with Actress Lydia Helen

Interview with Actress Lydia Helen

We sat down with British Actress, Lydia Helen and discussed her starring role in an upcoming film adaptation of The Little Mermaid. This darker, more intense version of the book is sure to thrill audiences everywhere. Besides the film, we spoke about Lydia’s acting training in London and what it was like being a child actor in the Uk.


May 20, 202325:31
Interview with Actor and Producer Thomas Gipson

Interview with Actor and Producer Thomas Gipson

Here is our interview with Thomas Gipson, who is starring in the new Lifetime movie “The Man with my Husband’s Face” airing Saturday, May 20th at 8/7 pm on Lifetime.

His second appearance on The Stage Door Show, Thomas has been seen on the TV reality series “Temptation Island” and starred in the movie thriller “Hider in my House”.

May 17, 202325:22
Interview with Writer Kirby Fields and Actor Zuzu

Interview with Writer Kirby Fields and Actor Zuzu

From the production The Best Punk Band in Conway, Missouri is the show's Writer, Kirby Fields and Actor, Zuzu.

Apr 27, 202327:59
Interview with Hip Hop Artist J2

Interview with Hip Hop Artist J2

Memphis Hip Hop Artist, J2 sits down with Dave Hondel to speak about his new EP, His new music video and his community outreach efforts in the Memphis community. Check out this new artist and support his promising career!

Apr 23, 202317:47
Interview with Kelly Lang

Interview with Kelly Lang

As a songwriter, Kelly Lang has had a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, B.J. Thomas, Jimmy Fortune, Jerry Lee Lewis, TG Sheppard, and Johnny Lee, just to name a few. She has also performed/recorded duets with iconic artists, Sir Barry Gibb, Dame Olivia Newton-John, Paul Shaffer, and Lee Greenwood. As an artist, Lang has released several albums including 11:11Shades of KThrowbackObsession, and Iconic Duets with her husband T.G. Sheppard. In the spring of 202 g re-released her classic children’s album Lullaby Country, which was originally sold at Cracker Barrel. Also in 2020, Lang released a collection of classic hits that she produced called Old Soul. As part of a national campaign, her voice and writing skills can be heard on television with her song “I’m Not Going Anywhere” throughout the United States as the official anthem for the Ascension Hospital commercial. In 2021, she released her autography also titled I’m Not Going Anywhere. Lang’s new album, Old Soul II, the latest installment of vintage hits is available now.

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Mar 23, 202324:42
Interview with Actor and Producer Eric Nelsen

Interview with Actor and Producer Eric Nelsen

Eric Nelsen is an Emmy and Tony award-winning actor and producer. He is known for his work as Ennis in the Yellowstone prequel 1883. Eric has recently partnered with and is the brand ambassador for Bucking Bull Bourbon!
Throughout the years, Eric has starred on stage and screen in several hit TV shows, films and Broadway shows. Some include, 13 the musical, alongside Ariana Grande, The Good Mother, opposite Gretchen Mol, All My Children as AJ Chandler, The Affair on Showtime, The Blacklist, Girls, The Following, NCIS, Blue Bloods and iCarly. Eric also appeared in the Universal Pictures film A Walk Among the Tombstones, opposite Liam Neeson and in Coming Through the Rye, opposite Academy award winner, Chris Cooper.
Eric won a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series for his work on the Amazon web series, The Bay. As a producer, Eric has won three Daytime Emmys for The Bay and a Tony award for the Broadway play The Inheritance. He also produced the indie feature Wakefield, starring Bryan Cranston and Jennifer Garner. Listen as Eric talks about his career and has valuable advice for artists wanting to get into the entertainment industry!

Mar 22, 202326:35
Interview with Actress and Producer Nicole Peplinski

Interview with Actress and Producer Nicole Peplinski

From her recurring role in the iconic soap, General Hospital, to her work in feature films, Nicole Peplinski has been in the spotlight for a long time. Her road  to Hollywood is fascinating and some would say a Hollywood fairy tale. Listen as Nicole talks about that journey and the reality of life in the business and the hard work and training it takes to sustain a career!

Mar 16, 202332:33
Interview with Actress and Producer Mikaela Phillips

Interview with Actress and Producer Mikaela Phillips

Mikaela Phillips has been named one of Australia’s “One to Watch” and for good reason. She received acclaim as a series regular in the TV drama, “Counter Play” in which she was also executive producer and oversaw the entire project from beginning to final distribution. Besides the many TV roles, she has completed three films in the past three years and not only won Best Young Filmmaker Award, but was also named one of the 30 Under 30 Producers to watch.

Mar 08, 202321:19
Interview with Matt Algozzini

Interview with Matt Algozzini

Matt Algozzini is a talented Writer, Actor and Comedian that trained at some of the most renowned acting and improv institutions. He is the creator of the popular sketch comedy show in NYC, "Bragging Rights". Listen to how Matt got his start in entertainment and what you can expect from his amazing sketch show!

Mar 01, 202338:35
Interview with Mitch Rossell

Interview with Mitch Rossell

Mitch Rossell is one of country music’s most prolific Singer/Songwriters and has gained his success by his ability to release and market his music without a major label backing. He is truly an independent artist success story. His legions of fans have continued to grow and he is well respected in country music. In fact, Garth Brooks takes Mitch on the road with him to perform major arena and stadium shows. Mitch has written hits for Brooks and has recorded with Trisha Yearwood and was asked to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. His humble demeanor and unique ability to write incredible lyrics makes Mitch a true force to be reckoned with, not only in Country, but the industry as a whole!
Feb 22, 202328:43
Interview with Staxx Cordero and Shanalee

Interview with Staxx Cordero and Shanalee

Here is our interview with Writer, Producer and Director of the film “I Am Relentless” Staxx Cordero and the star of the movie, Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Shanalee. We discuss the inspiration behind the story and the recent pick up by Tubi! Be sure to check out this powerful interview!

Feb 19, 202322:37
Interview with Carter Smith and Jose Colon

Interview with Carter Smith and Jose Colon

Here is our interview with renowned Celebrity Fashion Photographer and Film Director, Carter Smith and up and coming Actor and Co-Star of the new award winning horror film ‘Swallowed’ Jose Colon.

Feb 14, 202325:21
Interview with Sainty Nelsen

Interview with Sainty Nelsen

Besides being seen on screen, she’s well known for voicing some very popular characters including Pillow Cat on Gabby’s Dollhouse, Ms. Summers on Boss Baby: Back in Business, Nova Swift in Trolls: The Beat Goes On and Mee Maw on The Loud House among many more. Sainty Nelsen is a multi Emmy Award Winner and Tony winner for her producing work.

This was a very fun interview with Sainty! A definite must listen!
Feb 13, 202326:58
Interview with Josh Blue

Interview with Josh Blue

Fresh off of his appearance as a finalist on America’s Got Talent All Stars, Josh Blue is one of the hottest comedians in the world and his popularity continues to grow. He continues to tour with the world’s greatest comedians and there’s no stopping Josh and his incredible career.

Feb 12, 202317:40
Interview with Ty Clark

Interview with Ty Clark

We’re happy to have Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Ty Clark back on The Stage Door Show to talk about his new single “Hand Me Downs”.
Ty is one of the most sought after Songwriters in Nashville and his smooth sound and vocals are why Ty is one of the busiest artists in the industry.

Feb 09, 202329:37
Interview with Naomi Rodgers

Interview with Naomi Rodgers

Naomi Rodgers plays Tina Turner on the National Broadway Tour of the Tina Turner Musical. The show powerfully covers Tina’s story from her childhood to her career. The many challenges she faced throughout her life and career are brilliantly written and performed in this must-see musical and we will discuss how this project has not only educated audiences but also inspired countless theatre goers throughout the nation.

Listen to Naomi's inspiring story and see her on tour in this amazing musical!

Feb 06, 202320:48