The Chris & Sandy Show

We had a great conversation with Former NFL Player & Musician Joe Barksdale on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from mental heath, music, sacrifices, his NFL career, passion, he told some great stories to a whole lot more!His new album, “Yours Truly” features 13 tracks in his signature style, a unique blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock, with Barksdale handling guitar, electronic drums, and lead vocals.During his eight-year NFL career, Barksdale made his music debut with the release of his first album Butterflies, Rainbows, & Moonbeams in 2017. Following his retirement in 2019, Barksdale relocated to Austin, TX to pursue music full-time and released his EP Electric Soul (2019), which was produced by the legendary Narada Michael Walden, and another full-length album titled R&B(eats), Vol. 1. 2021 found Barksdale releasing a staggering amount of new music - four full-length albums to date: Omari, The Kyber Tapes, Walton, and Marshall. Yours Truly follows these up as his seventh and most personal album yet.

We had a great conversation with Model Priscilla Ricart on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about everything from family, modeling, sacrifices, she told some amazing stories especially how much her parents have supported her plus a whole lot more! Priscilla is from Rio de Janeiro, but has been living in Miami, (now in Fort Lauderdale) for 8 years. She absolutely loves sunny South Florida. She lives with her fiancé and they have two dogs. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle is really important to Priscilla—and she has the body to prove it! Working out is her passion, as both of her parents are personal trainers. Priscilla is very spiritual and into astrology. One of her favorite past times is, of course, the beach. Priscilla is a full time model and living in Miami was always one of her biggest dreams. Notable clients include Oh Polly Swimwear, Veronica Beard, Montce Swim, Luli Fama, Ema Savahl, and Perry Ellis.Select Model Management

We had a great conversation with Squid Game Doll Voice Sensation & Actress Reagan To on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about family, acting, sacrifices, she told us how she loves to bake plus a lot more. She also told us how practice doesn't make perfect, it makes progress. we loved that! With her attitude, the sky is the limit for her as you will see as you watch the interview.Actress | Voice Over Star | DancerEnglish-dubbed voices of the “red light, green light” doll and Ga-yeong in the wildly popular Netflix series Squid Game, which has broken records with over 111 million viewersRole has become a viral phenomenon, SNL even did a recent skit featuring her characterHas multiple credits including skits on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as a lead alongside big stars such as Channing Tatum, Rami Malek, Lena Waithe and Guillermo RodriguezQuickly building a dedicated fanbase on social media including a verified TikTok with over 586,000 likes and over 35,000 followers. Went viral on TikTok with Young Hollywood host, Joely Live, at over 16 million views. Also verified on Instagram.Award-winning ballroom dancer who participates in competitions across the United StatesHas modeled for top brands such as Nike, Old Navy, Forever21, and Little TikesIs a budding musician who plays piano, flute, and is learning guitarIn her spare time she loves to bake and has aspirations of opening her own bakery

We had a great conversation with actress / singer / content creator Sarah Dorothy Little on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from family, music, acting, entertainment, sacrifices, social media, she told some really great stories to a whole lot more! LA-based actor, singer, and content creator most known for her role as Clover on the popular Brat TV show Charmers. Sarah grew widely popular on her social platforms, creating skits, challenges, and dance videos. In February of 2021, Sarah wowed her followers with her impressive vocals when she released a cover to “July” by Noah Cyrus. Influenced by pop musicians from across all generations and styles, this indie-pop recording artist is hitting the ground running after discovering her talent and passion. Outside of entertainment, Sarah is committed to philanthropic work as an ambassador for her families, California Llama Rescue. Between filming, recording, and making content for her socials, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and animals.

We had a great conversation with actress Gina Naomi Baez on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, musicals, TV, Broadway, sacrifices, she told some amazing stories especially around her being a 2X Cancer survivor plus a whole lot more!She’s Gotta Have It actress Gina Naomi Baez, is a 2x cancer survivor who fought for her life and documented her entire journey on Tiktok. Being in many various TV and musical productions, Baez had a seemingly promising career in singing and dancing until having her world turned upside down and being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Despite this life-changing news, Gina didn’t give up and has survived the odds. Gina is back to being a full-time actress, singer, and songwriter, landing roles in Orange Is the New Black and numerous theatrical productions. Baez’s love and passion for songwriting have always been the driving force behind her creativity and what helped her cope while battling for her life. Being on the other side of a cancer diagnosis, she has chosen to extend her platforms to spread messages of positivity.

We had a great conversation with Model Kourtney Kellar on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family (Her boyfrind from The LA Clippers), Modeling, Social Media, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more!Kourtney Kellar grew up in Dallas, Texas and begin modeling as a side job while earning her degree in physical therapy. Because of such success in the fashion and entertainment field, Kourtney chose to pursue modeling full time. She is now a social media content creator and most recently became a Ring Girl for some of the biggest names in boxing including Canelo, Evander Holyfield and Jake Paul. Kourtney is currently LA based and kept busy with castings and bookings. Some notable clients are ALO Yoga, Goldsheep and Cupshe. Kourtney spends her free time in the Crypto.com arena watching her boyfriend play for the LA Clippers.

We had a great conversation with Actress Timeca Seretti on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, acting, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more!Born in Gary, Indiana, Timeca Marie Seretti is an American actress, singer, writer, producer and director. At a very young age Timeca loved to entertain and she often held her family captiver with her Michael Jackson and Diana Ross routines. When she was in the 6th grade she saw hermother portray Beneatha in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun" and she fell head over heels with the stage. And even though Timeca was brought up singing, dancing and being a pageant queen, after graduation she joined the US Navy. Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the US Navy she enrolled at Indiana University as a computer.Lincoln Road (2022)The Wonder Years (2021)Tell Me Your Secrets (2021)NCIS: New Orleans (2020)Jo & The Reaper (2021)Claws (2019)Outer Banks (2020)Swamp Thing (2019)Revolution (2014)Friday Night Lights (2009)Going to California (2001)Esperanza (2021)The Soul Is What Remains (2019)Game of Thrones: Bleed for the Throne (2019)Good Feels On wheels (2018)Beyond the Darkness (2018)The Happytime Murders: Ink Hole (2018)Bad Things (2017)Angels Sing (2013)Zombex (2013)A Better Lyfe (2014)The Bag Lady (2014)The Gift (2014)Divine Access (2015)A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale (2015)Hope (2016)Frame Switch (2016)

We had a great conversation with Actress Irene Bedard on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from society, family, communication, acting, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more. Irene Bedard is a Native American actor, director, producer and advocate . She was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska and is the daughter of Bruce Bedard and Carol Otton and the granddaughter of David and Irene Otton from the village of Koyuk. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. After university, she moved to New York City and was a founding member of the Native American Theater Ensemble, Chuka Lokoli. She has performed on stages including Circle in the Square, Ensemble Studio Theater, Cleveland Playhouse, and the prestigious Joseph Papp Public TheaterSoon after, she began a career in film and television and has over 100 credits including Lakota Woman for which she was nominated a Golden Globe, Grand Ave produced by Robert Redford, Into The West a Steven Spielberg miniseries, the cult classic Smoke Signals, the voice of Disney's Pocahontas, which she has most recently reprised in Wreck it Ralph 2. She can currently be seen in the Netflix Original series Longmire, Stephen King’s series The Mist for Spike TV, the 444th President of the United States in the Ava Duvernay directed Jay Z Beyonce collaboration, and HBO’s Westworld. Irene has received much critical acclaim for her performances and garnered numerous Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards from such organizations as the Emmy’s, The First Americans In The Arts, American Indian Film Festival, NAMIC VISION AWARDS, Diversity Awards, LA Film Festival, and Sundance Audience Award. Irene is very honored to be inducted into the 2018 class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Irene has been honored as an inductee into the Museum of Western Heritage and was the first Native American woman to be inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame, has received honorary degrees from Sitting Bull College and the Institute of the American Indian Arts, and the Alumni Award of Excellence from the University of the Arts. She has been Artist in Residence at Vox Box Arts Collective 501(c)(3) in Los Angeles for 20 years. Has co-chaired the Native American Collection of the Art Train and the American Indian College Funds Flame of Hope Gala. Irene has made appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tyra Banks Show, Bill Maher, and The Roseanne Barr Show. She has been photographed by Annie Leibovitz and has been featured in Mademoiselle, USA Today, Native Peoples, and was chosen as one of People Magazines 50 Most Beautiful People. She was a guest at the White House Correspondents Dinner during Bill Clinton’s administration.She currently serves on the American Indian Enterprise and Business Council Board as the Delegate to the White House and U.N., as well as the Special Consul to the U.N. for the Cities of Peace and the World Indigenous Forum where she is currently working to form a Peace Treaty based on the Values formulated by Standing Rock. She served on the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists National Diversity Committee, and also served on the National Task Force in support of VAWA for the National Congress of the American Indians, personally delivering 180,000 signatures to Sentaro Baynor's office during her attendance of the NIWRC (National Indian Women's Resource Center) field hearings throughout the United States. More recently, Irene is honored and humbled to be named Artist in Residence at Perseverance Theater, to follow with her mission and vision statement : To Heal through the Power and Art of Storytelling. She continues working on Grace…And, in the face of hatred, bigotry and outright lies…..

We had a great conversation with Alayna on the Chris & Sandy Show! We talked about so many things. We always love having her on as this was not her first time with us. We talked about family, she performed 2 songs, she told us some great stories to a whole lot more. This conversation got deep VERY fast and you'll see what we mean. Its why our tagline is "Up Close & Personal".Alayna left her hometown of Butler, Pennsylvania in the summer of 2011 with nothing but a few necessities and her favorite guitar to pursue a career in music. A few years later, she was writing with award-winning songwriters and playing Music City’s most prestigious venues including the world-famous Bluebird Café, Nissan Stadium, and The Listening Room.Classically trained in piano from age 7, Alayna always had a love for music, but it wasn't always Country. She grew up listening to Jewel, Brandy, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow. Now, she's mixing those childhood influences of Pop/Rock melodies with the honesty of Country lyrics, bringing a new flavor to the table. Alayna wrote her first song at 12 but it wasn’t until a few years later that she recognized her newfound talent and began to nurture it. During this time, Alayna taught herself to play guitar and kept up with regular piano lessons.Alayna currently has over 1 million YouTube views and nineteen independent cuts to her credit. She has played many prominent conventions and festivals including CMA Music Fest, Christmas 4 Kids Bus Tour, Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival, National Cornbread Festival, Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival, Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival, Sunbelt AG, and the Tennessee State Fair. She was named one of the CMA’s Emerging Artists in 2017; released her second fan-funded EP Wicked City; has received multiple awards over the years from TSAI (Tennessee Songwriters Association International), and released a fan-funded EP, The Wrong Side, in 2015 with sales in thirty-five US states and twelve countries; charting at #30 on the iTunes UK Country charts. In 2019, Alayna released her first Christmas CD, Christmas Party, which she co-wrote all of and followed it up in 2020 with singles, "Play Dumb" and "Stereotype," and "Break It Down" and in 2021, "Making Babies." Recently, Alayna had one of her songs included as an instrumental on season 18 of NBC's hit TV show, The Voice, and released her own version of the cover "Desperado" via an acoustic video on Country Rebel's (the world's largest country music network) Facebook page which is nearing 100k views in follow up to her cover of Martina McBride's "Broken Wing," which has just exceeded 172k views

We had a great conversation with Kenny Foster on The Chris & Sandy Show. This one went deep and we LOVE that! Kenny is a very open guy on how he feels on things and you'll see that side of him in this conversation. We talked about many things from family, music, passion, sacrifices, he told some really amazing stories to a whole lot more1Kenny Foster is a singer-songwriter and we're going to talk about his latest release, "Somewhere In Middle America". The title track off his upcoming album (due out early summer 2022) explores Kenny's childhood growing up in Joplin, Missouri and the lessons learned by a simple upbringing.

We had an amazing conversation with Producer / Mixer Brian Riordan on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, business, music, mixing, sacrifices, he told some really cool stories to a whole lot more!. What a raw & fun conversation we had!Brian Riordan is a re-recording mixer, music mixer and producer, musician, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Levels Audio. Before starting the post-sound house, Riordan studied composition at the Berklee College of Music. He cut his teeth in audio engineering as a music mixer and producer, eventually making his way to commercials and feature animation films. In 1999, he founded Levels Audio in response to a shortage of independently owned and operated post-audio facilities. Since then, the sound house has worked with every major network and received numerous accolades for its post-production work in TV and film. Riordan is a two-time Grammy award winner, four-time Emmy award recipient and has received a staggering 20 Primetime Emmy nominations. Levels Audio embodies his life’s dream to facilitate the absolute best in audio post in an unmatched atmosphere of luxury.When Riordan isn’t in the studio, he works with his nonprofit organization, Hollywood Compassion Coalition (HCC), which he co-founded with award-winning actress, director and producer Natalie Conneely. The collective is a group of Hollywood professionals and leading social scientists dedicated to bringing greater awareness to this industry’s psychological and emotional influence on audiences. For more information, visit hollywoodcompassioncoalition.org.

We had a great conversation with Actress Diandra Lyle on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, acting, sacrifices, she told some amazing stories to a whole lot more/. As always, this was a very raw conversation on many fronts and we loved it!Diandra returns as ‘Jess Dunn’ in Disney Channel’s time-traveling mystery-adventure series Secrets of Sulphur Springs – new episodes of Season 2 air Fridays at 8pm ET/PT on Disney Channel. In addition, both seasons are now available to stream on Disney+. ‘Secrets Of Sulphur Springs’: Diandra Lyle Upped To Series Regular For Season 2 Of Disney Channel Series [Deadline]Premise: Secrets of Sulphur Springs centers around 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose family has just uprooted their lives to take ownership of an abandoned hotel in hopes of restoring it back to a lively vacation destination. Griffin’s father, Ben, (Josh Braaten) is an old summer camp crush of Lyle’s character, Jess. Season two will take a deeper look into Harper’s family history and their connection to The Tremont hotel. What will start as a fact-finding mission will soon turn into a high-stakes adventure that could forever change her friendship with Griffin. Diandra recently starred in Apple TV’s Beauty and the Baller, recurred on Paramount Network’s American Woman and on NCIS, and has had roles in Shameless, Bones, A24’s Moonbase 8 and General Hospital, among other shows. On the film front, she has appeared in Foster Boy, starring Matthew Modine and Always A Bridesmaid, among others.

We had a great conversation with Eli Young Band on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about many things from their song Lucky For Me, family, music, sacrifices, they told some great stories to a whole lot more!With momentum still high following their fourth career #1, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmakers​ ELI YOUNG BAND​ are releasing an introspective new single with “​Break It In​” via The Valory Music Co. Under producer Dann Huff, the tune explores lessons in life and love that are only learned over time well spent. As showcased through vivid Benjy Davis, Brandon Day, Daniel Ross, and Michael Whitworth-penned lyrics, EYB further delivers a booming chorus: ​“Like these dusty boots that walked me through / The work that got me here / And these faded jeans with Skoal can rings / I’ve worn out all these years / When the shine wears off, when you lose that gloss / There’s so much more underneath it all / You think that good is good as it can get / Then you break it in.”“We definitely didn't just start a band and have instant success. We’ve continued to build it up over the years — we broke it in,” shares EYB. "We’ve been blessed to have had our moments of being able to sit back and soak it all in. ‘Break It In’ carries a message you learn with time, and we’re so excited for these lyrics to be heard far and wide!”“Break It In” closely follows ​THIS IS ELI YOUNG BAND: GREATEST HITS​, which features chart-toppers – “Love Ain’t,” PLATINUM "Drunk Last Night,” 2X PLATINUM “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” and 3X PLATINUM “Crazy Girl.” EYB has always been unique in modern Country music as a true band of brothers who cling fast to their Texas roots and has maintained an impressive trajectory with singles earning ​Billboard​'s #1 ​Country Song of the Year​ and ACM Awards ​Song of the Year​. They have previously earned multiple nominations from GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards.While selling out venues as a headliner from coast-to-coast, EYB has toured with Jason Aldean, Dave Matthews Band, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, and Darius Rucker. They will continue to bring these fan-favorites and more on the road this summer with several festival appearances. More details on tour stops are available at ​https://eliyoungband.com, ​Facebook​, ​Twitter​ ​and ​Instagram​.

We had a great conversation with producer, engineer, remixer and singer / songwriter Robert Eibach on The Chris & Sandy Show. This was a very raw conversation about the music industry! We talked about so many things from family, music, engineering, LA, he told some really amazing stories to a whole lot more!Robert Eibach is a GRAMMY®-nominated and Latin GRAMMY®-nominated artist (as a member of Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band), Billboard-charting producer, engineer, remixer and songwriter. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and growing up playing guitar and bass with a desire to learn more about music production, Eibach enrolled at Temple University in Philadelphia. It was there he learned piano and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media with a concentration in Music Production. While in Philadelphia, Robert also worked at legendary Third Story Recording Studios as a recording engineer. The experience of working with such artists as Korn and Swizz Beatz, and learning from producers/engineers Mark Sarisky, Scott Herzog, Jack Klotz and Phil Nowlan gave Robert the confidence and motivation to move out west to Los Angeles and pursue a career in the music industry. After arriving in Los Angeles, Robert was hired by Del Oro Music, where he worked his way up the ranks from assistant engineer, to engineer to head engineer and eventually to producer. He has enjoyed working on recordings by many top artists including Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, Mark Ronson, Normani, Miley Cyrus, David Longoria, Kesha, Chris Standring, Barbara Morrison, Selena Gomez, Poncho Sanchez, Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band, Baby Bash, Sabrina Carpenter, Alan Walker, Marshmello, Smash Mouth and many others across many genres.As a producer and remixer Robert has experienced much success on the Billboard Charts. His remixes for Ariana Grande (No Tears Left To Cry, 7 Rings, etc), Mark Ronson and Camila Cabello (Find U Again) and Jennifer Lopez (Baila Conmigo) all reached the level of #1. Robert's productions and songwriting for David Longoria featuring Dallas Lovato (Playground, etc.), Ani (Dance The Night Away, Confession) among others also scored top 20s and top 15 success on Billboard. Robert has also contributed work to GRAMMY®-Winning Albums for Ariana Grande (Sweetener), Wouter Kellerman and Ricky Kej (Winds of Samsara), and the Latin GRAMMY®-Winning Album by The Lucky Band (Buenos Diaz), as well as GRAMMY®-Nominated works for Ariana Grande (Thank U, Next), Taylor Swift (Lover), Wouter Kellerman (Love Language) and Latin GRAMMY®-Nominated albums by Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band (Adelante, Paseo Lunar).Robert Eibach is a member of Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band, who is a 2022 GRAMMY® Nominee in the Best Children’s Album category for the album “Crayon Kids”, and a 2020 Latin-GRAMMY® Nominee for the album “Paseo Lunar” also in the Best Children’s Album category. As a solo artist, Robert Eibach released his first single “Play With You” featuring Elle Dubleu in August of 2020 and received a Hollywood Music In Media Award Nomination for Best EDM Song of 2020. Interested in expanding his creativity to visual arts, Eibach has also produced TV Specials for PBS and a number of TV episodes and interviews in music and film for the 24k Music Network , where he serves as VP of Production. Robert co-wrote and produced the theme song for the feature film “Bloodline: Now or Never” with David Longoria and features singer April Diamond, entitled “Now or Never”, which made the Academy Awards® shortlist for Original Song in 2018.As a proud member of the Recording Academy® Advocacy Team, and also the Producer and Engineers Wing, Robert has, with other music industry professionals, met with members of Congress to advance legislation critical to the future of the music industry. He also sits on The Board of Directors...

We had a great conversation with Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actress, Social Media Force, and Philanthropist Montana Tucker on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about so many things from family, dancing, acting, singing & of course social media. She told some really amazing stories to a whole lot more. She told us how she looks up to JLO and wants to follow in her footsteps. Award-winning singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, social media force, and philanthropist Montana Tucker empowers from every angle. Whether speaking to a staggering online following of millions, performing alongside A-list superstars, starring in film and television projects, or lighting up original music of her own, the South Florida-born multi-talent engages, enlivens, and enchants audiences no matter what she does. With millions of streams and views and high-profile nominations such as “Social Star” at the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards to her credit.As the songstress organically attracted a fervent fanbase online, her Instagram videos regularly cracked over 1 million views with unprecedented engagement. In 2020, she serves up her first proper single, “Hola.” Over swaggering horns, her saucy delivery swings towards a flirty, fun, and fiery chorus, “He turned to me and he said, ‘Hola’…it all started with an ‘Hola’.” Montana’s undeniable charisma and powerhouse voice take center stage as she welcomes everyone to say, “Hola.”Montana ignited her career at just eight-years-old by modeling in commercials for the likes of BMW before going on to dance for Ashanti and Ashlee Simpson. She made her debut as an artist by contributing “Ain’t No Stressin” to the Original Soundtrack album for the blockbuster Step Up 2: The Streets. Additionally, her track “Candy Swirl” popped up in a key sequence of and on the soundtrack for Bring It On 5. She teamed up with Flo Rida on the hit “Turn It Up” and went on to open for everyone from Ciara to Lil Wayne. She starred in a short film entitled Connie + Consuelo and the Multiple Daytime Emmy Award-winning digital drama series The Bay, as well as hosted the Streamy Purpose Awards.