The Talkback with Adam Mace

What is it about music? It get's into our minds and hearts and makes us feel so many things. This week, Matt Sidhom & Samer Albousalbi are on the show chatting about their app and Podcast, Super Awesome Mix. These two love music and are chatting all about it on the show!

Joining Adam on the show today is Jennifer Gutierrez! Jennifer is the Democratic Candidate for New York City Council District 34. She chatting all about her journey as an organizer, activist, and ally! She covers growing up in Queens, being an advocate for her parents and how and when she decided to run for office. It's a fun chat filled with some crazy tech issues! 

Adam is back from a bit of a break with an amazing guest! Kaitlyn Day is chatting all about her journey and work as a Wardrobe Supervisor. The two chat about their early days together in Teen Theatre and how Kaitlyn went from there all the way to Broadway and beyond! 

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If you like listening to Adam Mace on The Talkback, you'll love his new show THE NY MYSTERY MACHINE!

Don't worry, he will still be hosting The Talkback but in addition he would like to welcome you aboard the NY Mystery Machine! Take a trip all over New York with your hosts Adam Mace & Christina Marinelli as they investigate the state's biggest unsolved Murders, Hauntings, Disappearances and more! 

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Joining me once again are the Producers of the National Queer Theater's Criminal Queerness Festival - Adam Odsess-Rubin and Adam Ashraf Elsayigh. But, they didn’t come alone. I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the three incredible Playwrights who’s work is betting presented in this year’s festival! Joining me is Victor I. Cazares, Dima Mikhayel Matta, and Martin Yousif Zebari! We chat about their journey's, their writing process the art they make and the world as a whole. It's truly a full episode!

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Happy Pride Month! We are kicking this month off with the incredible Dr. Ada-Rhodes Short! Ada is a mechanical engineer who has done some amazing things in the scientific world. She is also the host of the acclaimed Totally Trans Podcast! She chatting about her work in her field as well as her journey with the podcast, why she started it and what it's all about. She's also speaking on her activism including the recent fight for Trans kids! 

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Adam is chatting this week with Hana Kurihara, the owner of Little Shop of Flowers! Hana is speaking on her journey in both the USA and Japan, where her love for flowers comes from, and the art of dried flowers -- which is her specialty! The two chat about Hana's first steps into the world of professional theatre. Hanna is also giving some of her incite on the growing violence towards Asian Americans.  

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This week, Adam is joined by Sara Rosen, a Licensed Sex Therapist and Social Worker! Sara is chatting all about her journey in the world of sex therapy, working with couples during the pandemic, and where she sees the future of technology and sex which may or may not include virtual orgies on the moon and cyborgs...yes...more cyborgs on The Talkback. 

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This week Adam is joined by the incredibly talented George Burton! George is chatting about his music career, his journey, and his recent 2021 NAACP Image Award Nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album. George is filling us in on where his love of music came from and how he has evolved as an artist. Stay tuned till the end to listen to "Finding," off his nominated album, Reciprocity!

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The Talkback is back for its first episode of 2021! Adam is joined by the talented Chelsea Nenni. She is chatting all about her incredible journey in music, how she "retired" from acting, her band "Late Slip," and her all-new record label that she launched: Party Mermaid Records! Chelsea is also talking about her new EP, "Reelin'" which has been pressed to vinyl and is available on January 16! Plus, stay tuned till the very end for a special treat!

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It's time for the annual Christmas episode! This year, Adam is doing something different, he is breaking down the Holiday Classic, "Miracle on 34th Street." Adam talks about the idea of the film, what went into casting and production, and its legacy. Along the way Adam will also read quotes from the people who made the film! Get into the Christmas Spirit, grab your popcorn, and get ready for a look behind the lens of "Miracle on 34th Street!"

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It's the 40th Anniversary of the murder of John Lennon and returning to the show is author, Paul Ferrante. Paul and Adam are discussing the impact and legacy of The Beatles as well as the political activism of John Lennon and the conspiracy theories surrounding his murder. Paul is also chatting about his book, 30 Minutes in Memphis: A Beatles Story and how he connected with John's sister, Julia!

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In honor of World AIDS Day, Adam joined by Damon L. Jacobs. Damon is a Psychotherapist, Author, and PrEP Educator, and he is chatting about the history and evolution of the AIDS Crisis, why HIV/AIDS is no longer and death sentence, and how people can keep themselves and their partners safe. Damon is also giving an in depth look at why education and advocacy is important and how he became the "International Truvada Whore!"

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Adam is chatting with the incredible Mariah Gladstone, who is bring food back in time and in the process creating pathways for healthier eating! Mariah is chatting about her company, Indigikitchen, which is an online cooking show and platform dedicated to re-indigenizing our diets. Mariah is explaining why using foods native to the Americas and cutting out processed food is so important to our health as well as vital in our understanding of the history of Indigenous peoples here in the United States. She is also chatting about her powerful TedTalk and the process of putting it together! 

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Rocco Nevers is back on the show chatting all about Geek Culture. He and Adam discuss comics, Sci-Fi, Superheroes on TV and Film, and how they all have permeated the main stream of pop culture. Rocco also shares his memories of growing up a comic book fan and his love of cosplay. 

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The Election of 2020 is wrapping up and Joe Biden is the President-Elect. Victoria Cambranes is back on the show to chat all about the election. She speaking on how she was involved, sleeping for roughly 12 hours during election week, and giving us incite on the future of the Democratic Party. She’s also chatting about her election for City Council coming up in June 2021! 

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This week Kellie Correira is on the show chatting about her late mother Sue and how she plans on honoring her incredible memory. Sue passed away after a fight with cancer and because of the pandemic the New York City Marathon has been cancelled. However, that hasn't stopped Kellie. This Sunday, November 1, on what would have been Marathon Day, Kellie will run "Sue's Marathon" in honor of her mother. She is telling us all about her decision to run the marathon and what she hope it will inspire in others.

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It's the Season 3 Premiere and Christian Lee Branch is back! For this year's Halloween episode Adam and Christian are telling some Urban Legends. From international stories meant to scare children into proper behavior to conspiracy theories involving inter-dimensional travel, these stories will creep you at and have you looking over your shoulder!

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It's the Season Two Finale and Adam is joined by his mom, Anne Marie Mace! Anne Marie is chatting with her son all about life growing up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, being a single mom, the time she had cake with Baseball Hall of Famer, Tom Seaver, and much more on this very special episode of The Talkback! 

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We are chatting all about America's Favorite Pastime, baseball, with expert and writer, Paul Ferrante! This has been quite an odd baseball season, and as we get ready for the 2020 World Series, Paul is chatting about the history of baseball and it's evolution. He is also telling us about his extensive collection of memorabilia as well as the literary works he's published about the game.

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He is known as the Culinary King of Queens and The Man Who Ate Queens...he's Joe DiStefano! Joe is on the show chatting about all things food. He is giving us a bit of his own history and how Asian cuisine played a large role in his youth and how he got started in the world of food. He is chatting about his writing, his tours, and why he celebrates the many cuisines of Queens, NY! 

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You may know them from the film School of Rock or Off Broadway’s Alice by Heart, but hopefully this week’s guest, Z Infante, will be know as a School Board Member after this election. Z is chatting all out their journey as an artist and activist and what led them to running for the Roselle Park, NJ Board of Education. Along the way we are chatting about Z's passions and man thing that motivates them. 

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Get ready to learn about an all new spine-chilling podcast! Carrie Ferrante and Sean McCabe are chatting about their new podcast, "Ain't it Scary with Sean and Carrie!" The two talk about the inspiration behind the show, their love for mystery as well as the paranormal and all things creepy, and how Sean doesn't believe in ghosts (which didn't end up being a dealbreaker for this soon to be married couple)! Halloween is around the corner and this duo is here for all your spooky needs!

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Adam is joined by Alex Santiago-Jirau! Alex is the Education Director at the New York Theatre Workshop. He is chatting about his journey, career, the incredible work he’s done in the world of Applied Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, and Theatre Education. Alex is giving such an in depth look at the work created by the legendary Augusto Boal and teaching us that we never stop learning.

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Adam is chatting with Nostalgia Enthusiast and Creator of "It's Nostalgic Magic,” Jeremy Lardieri! Jeremy is talking all about the many outlets he has for his brand, why he fell in love with nostalgia, and why so many of us have such a deep love for all things vintage and classic. It's an episode that will certainly have you yearning for all things vintage and old-school! 

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In his sixtieth episode, Adam is chatting with Rev. Michael J. Crumpler about his journey as a minister. The two discuss the challenges that 2020 has brought but also the teachable moments its ushered in. Along the way, Rev. Michael chats about Covid, the Black Lives Matter Movement and preaching over Zoom. 

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Adam is often complimented on The Talkback's Theme Song (or as he calls it, The Main Titles). Andy Collopy, the song's creator, is on the show and he is chatting through his process in the creation of the tune! Andy is also an accomplished musician, conductor, and music director. He and Adam also chat about his incredible journey in the world of music and theatre!

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Just a few days after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling, Adam is joined by Eric Lesh , the Executive Director of the LGBT Bar Association of NY . The two are chatting about Eric’s journey as a lawyer and his work in the realm of LGBTQ rights and advocacy. Eric is also talking through many of the  laws that are currently in place in our system that many do not know about that are a danger to LGBTQ community and people of color.

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Adam is chatting with John Fagan on the show this week! John is the Founder and CEO of Doorkee, a new company that is making waves in the world of New York Apartment Rentals. John is also chatting about his journey from practicing law to consulting and finally landing on this new path  of becoming an entrepreneur.

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This week Adam is joined by Evan Paquette a.k.a. Magic Evan! Evan is teaching us a little about magic and a whole lot about how he uses magic as an artist and educator. He is giving us the story of how he first got into magic, some of his favorite illusions and what he’s doing now during these crazy times to keep the magic alive. He also is talking about his recent feature in Business Insider & PIX11.  He also has given Talkback listeners a special treat! So make sure to listen to the end!

In this new episode, Adam is chatting with Natalie Musumeci who is a reporter for The New York Post. Natalie is chatting about her journey in the world of journalism. She’s telling some exciting stories, speaking about her time with both the NY Daily News and the NY Post, and giving great incite on being a part of the news media in 2020. In addition, Natalie is also speaking on the change in culture towards the press in the current political climate. 

One of the hit show's of last season, Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future has just released it's Original Cast Recording. Adam is joined by the creator and star of Rags Parkland, Andrew R. Butler as well as one of the orchestrators and members of the cast, Jessie Linden. The two are chatting about the musical's journey, how Andrew came up with the concept and created the piece, when Jessie came on board as a collaborator and cast member and their journeys in the American Theatre. Plus: Stay tuned to the end of a song from the show's all new Cast Recording!  

It's The Talkback's 50TH EPISODE! Oh my word, can you even believe?!  We are celebrating episode 50 with a special guest, the incomparable Sam McKelvie! Sam is chatting about her new company, IE Fitness, how she got started in the world of fitness and what she’s offering in these self isolating times! These are trying time and Sam is building up communities through Inclusion, Encouragement, and Fitness! 

Adam is chatting with Jacquelyn Bell, fresh off of a run as Producer on the hit show Emojiland! Jackie is telling us about her journey to becoming a producer, what got her into it in the first place and when she discovered Emojiland. She also chatting about the evolution we have as people in the industry as well as her art activism work with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition! 

Crazy times in our world but we still have stories left to tell!  Judicial Candidate, Maria Aragona is on the show and is chatting about her journey to becoming a lawyer, her decision to run for Civil Court Judge, and the process of getting on that ballot! We are also chatting about all of the unprecedented things happening in our world right now as result Covid-19. Maria is in the midst of a campaign towards the June Primary and is filling us in on the responsibilities of Civil Court Judges in New York City!

What is it like to sit down with women who have been through the most heart-wrenching situations and survived to tell the tale? Well Caitlin Van Mol is on the show chatting about how she does it on her new podcast, "I Survived..." Caitlin is talking about how her developed the show which is based on the A&E series of the same name as, why it's important to hear these stories now, and why this season is focusing specifically on women's stories of survival. Make sure to listen to this chat and then head on over to her podcast and check out these harrowing stories of life and death. 

Adam is celebrating Women's History Month with a lineup of creative, inspiring, and dynamic female guests! The first of these guests is the very talented Kate Hensler! Kate is chatting about her amazing company, On Deck Integrated Communications, as well as her journey in creating and building bands for bands, sports teams, and her recent move into the world of Professional Wrestling. 

Joining Adam this week is Josh Vogel! Josh is chatting about all about NYC architecture, archiving and urban policy. Josh is the Founder of NYC Urbanism, the Curator at The Skyscraper Museum, and sits on the Cobble Hill Association. Josh is giving us the run-down on some major changes happening to NYC including the proposed borough based jail plan, the goal of closing Riker's Island and the evolution and revitalization of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Whether you live in NYC or not this is a fascinating  episode not to be missed!

Forget all you know about Yoga...well...okay, don't forget anything you know about Yoga. But, get ready to learn about a new form of it as Adam is joined by Nora Moutrane who is telling us all about her new form, "Musical Theatre Yoga." Nora is chatting about her journey as a Yogi and Artist, what led her on her journey to yoga and where she hopes Musical Theatre Yoga will go in the future!

The incomparable Lainie Munro is on the show! Lainie is telling us about her journey in the world of Theatre as an Actor, Dancer, Singer, Choreographer and Director. She is also explaining how she’s become one of the most well-know Theatre Dance Teachers in NYC and the creator of “The Shaa.” Also tune in to learn about the time she played Adam’s older sister!  

Adam is back with another solo episode on Santa Claus, but this year it comes with a twist. He's chatting about some of the alternative Santa's that have existed over the last few centuries. From the German "Belsnickel" to the Soviet Santa "Ded Moroz" this episode has some of the strangest Santa legends! Get ready to deck the halls, but alternatively. Merry Christmas!

In his thirty-eighth episode, Adam is chatting with Jacqueline Eng, the owner of Partybus Bakeshop! Jaqueline is giving us so many hunger pangs as she chats about her the art of baking, how she began, and what it's like owning a bakeshop on the Lower East Side of NYC. She's also talking to us about her mission to spread love and knowledge about the benefits of using heritage grains and stone milled flours. Learn all about breads and baked goods with Jacqueline!

In his thirty-seventh episode, Adam is joined by the Co-Artistic Directors of Theatre in Asylum, Paul Bedard & Katie Palmer. The two are chatting about how they started their company, why is exists and what they are doing in the world of political theatre. They are also going into detail on their exciting series, "The Debates." Theatre in Asylum is also heading into their tenth year! So they are letting us know how we can support them and even join them in their work!