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Big Conversations, Little Bar

Mutual Broadcasting System LLC

Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region"s economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination. The series is now in its tenth season and has just launched its fourth year of production as it reaches the 150th episode mark in the first quarter of 2026! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and around

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Guest: Udo Kier, Actor

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2024/01/15

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence are thrilled to welcome the legendary Udo Kier. With over five decades in the film industry, Kier has established himself as one of the most versatile and captivating actors of our time. During the show, Udo shares insightful anecdotes from his extensive career, providing a rare glimpse into the world of cinema. From his collaborations with esteemed directors, to his roles in movies like My Own Private Idaho and

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Guest: Shelley Herman, Author & Former NBC Page

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2024/01/08

There are some of our episodes where the recordings just fly by! And this was one of them.On this edition of Big Conversations, Little Bar, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome former NBC Page and Emmy-nominated writer, Shelley Herman.Back in the golden days at NBC when Johnny Carson ruled the network, Shelley was an NBC Page which landed her in the Tonight Show studio listening to entertainment history. We say “listening” because she spent the majority of her time with her back to the stage.The

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Guest: Patrick Warburton, Actor

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2024/01/01

To the rest of the world, he was David Puddy on Seinfeld and he was also The Tick. He’s the voice of Joe in Family Guy, Kronk in The Emperors Groove and you know him as a spokesman for National Car Rental.But in the Coachella Valley, Patrick Warburton is known for so much more than his credits. He serves as the tournament host for “The Warburton,” one of the largest charity events annually in the desert. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the beneficiary of this amazing 4-day event that has

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"Big Conversations, Your Choice" Special Guest:...

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2023/12/05

The corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar is rarely a place for politics on this podcast. When the discussion gets there, we try our best to cut that short. But, there are times when we are at a significant crossroads and public policy does impact every citizen. After the passing of U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein, it was clear there would be a series of fresh faces campaigning for her seat.This podcast is not part of our regular series on Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy

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Guest: Paul Carter, Nixon Historian & Author

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2023/12/04

It’s a deep dive into the life of former President Richard Nixon on this week's episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar. Hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with author and attorney Paul Carter as he discusses his new book, Richard Nixon: California's Native Son. Join them as they explore Nixon's upbringing in Southern California, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of his life before the Watergate scandal.Discover Nixon as a young and well-liked individual, unraveling the causes

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Guest: Diane Schuur aka Deedles, Grammy Award-winning...

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2023/11/27

She’s been without vision since birth, but that’s never stood in the way of honing her craft and belting out her perfect pitch talent as one of the world’s finest jazz performers. On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence, the incredible Diane Schuur – or Deedles as she prefers you to call her – shares some of her greatest accomplishments and life’s experiences with us from the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert.It's not every day

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Guest: Shay Moraga, Shay's Warriors

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2023/11/20

Cancer impacts so many lives. Look to the left, right, ahead or behind you and you are likely to see someone whose life has been touched in one way or another by the C-word. And, it sucks!On this very special episode that touches so close to home for the Big Conversations, Little Bar family, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome a champion of the battle to help survivors. Shay Moraga is the founder of Shay’s Warriors. In 2016, she heard the words “you’ve got Cancer.” There were a lot more words

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Guest: Kim Waltrip, Film Director & Producer

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2023/11/13

Welcome to this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, where we have the privilege of sitting down with Kim Waltrip, an accomplished Producer and Director whose remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the film industry. From 7 Days to Vegas to The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby and Hit & Run, Kim has worked with a stellar cast, including Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Dax Shepard, and Kristen Bell. Join us as we explore her diverse filmography,

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Guest: Rosie Casals, Tennis Champion

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2023/11/06

If you are a female athlete and you earn money in your sport, you owe some measure of thanks and gratitude to Rosie Casals.This week on Big Conversations, Little Bar hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome a pioneer on women’s rights and one hell of a tennis player.From the public courts at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to the cathedral that is Centre Court at Wimbledon, Rosie has had a career envied by many and rivaled by few.This Coachella Valley resident is a two-time inductee into the

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Guests: John Cramer, Voice Talent & Marc McClure, Actor

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2023/10/30

Mr. TV Announcer Man and The Daily Planet’s Jimmy Olsen walk into a little bar in the desert. Both think they’re going to eavesdrop on a podcast they’ve been invited to appear as guests at another time to be determined. Turns out, the scheduled guest gets in an accident on the way to the same bar. A joke? No. A movie plot? Nuh-uh. The stars aligning for this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence? Bingo!Three birds. One stone. An hour of great stories

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Guest: Kay Hazen, Communications Executive &...

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2023/10/23

When Kay Hazen sought her undergrad degree in broadcasting, the Central Illinois native never imagined she was destined to make the kind of impact she has in the Desert Southwest. On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, we learn about how a healthcare professional from Peoria would come to be a crisis communications and strategic planning expert first at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs before transitioning to build public confidence in numerous other controversial and pivotal operations

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Guest: Dr. Deb Greco, Veterinarian & Ukelele Artist

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2023/10/16

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, it's a unique discussion with one of the world’s experts in veterinary medicine and she also happens to be one of the foremost ukulele players in the current Blues scene.Deb Greco (Dr. G on stage) joins hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence. Whether it’s sharing her expertise in canine cancer or feline diabetes, or rocking her uke on stage with her husband, blues legend Brad Parker, Deb has us leaning forward intently listening to her stories the

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52:00

Guest: Sir Ron Oliver, Screenwriter & Director

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2023/10/09

There is generally a first for everything on each episode of Big Conversation, Little Bar. On this episode, it is our first visit with royalty. Sir Ronald Oliver (friends may call him Ron) joins hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence at the most famous corner booth in the Coachella Valley. Knighted by the sovereign nation of Sealand, Ron shares that story along with about a thousand others.You’ve seen his work, either on stage as a magician (though he missed his big opportunity to open for the

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53:50

Guest: Steven Biller, Editorial Director, Desert...

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2023/10/02

Artists have been attracted to the Desert since the 1800’s for one main reason: The Light.Nobody chronicles this and the desert art scene more than Palm Springs Life and this weeks guest, Editorial Director of all of Desert Publications periodicals, Steven Biller. From his start as sports editor at Florida Atlantic University, to today’s work at the region's premiere magazines, Steven has led an incredible life. As a former chair of the Palm Springs Art Museum and a founder and board member of the

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Guests: Katie Stice, Rancho Mirage Chamber & Cindy...

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2023/09/25

There are people whose energy precedes them into a room. People who make you feel better, more positive and more hopeful. Two such people, Katie Stice and Cindy Burreson, join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar.As President and CEO of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, Katie carried much of her City on her back during the pandemic. And Cindy was willing to take on a huge, important job and bring the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert

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Guest: Maggie Downs, Author, Journalist &Adventurer

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2023/09/18

You’re recently married. You have a good job and a reputation in the community. You’re starting to settle in.And then a family tragedy makes you realize that “settling in” is not the goal you have in life. So, you turn it all upside down.On this episode, Author and Journalist Maggie Downs joins hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence to talk about the journey that turned into the best-selling book, Braver Than You Think. You’ll hear stories from Maggie about landing in Egypt on the day of the Arab

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Guest: Michael Childers, Renowned Photographer

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2023/09/11

In every part of the creative industries, there are icons. This week's guest, entertainment photographer Michael Childers, is one of those giants!Imagine you’re a film student at UCLA. Kaye Ballard introduces you to the famous movie director John Schlesinger. That first meeting turns into a decades-long relationship. And that first meeting also results in a job as photographer on the set of Oscar-winning Midnight Cowboy. Where do you go from there?This week on Big Conversations, Little Bar, Michael

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Guest: John McMullen, Broadcast & Digital Radio...

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2023/09/04

The inaugural season of Big Conversations, Little Bar couldn't have been as successful as it was without the tremendous help of the shows Producer, John McMullen. So, it seemed appropriate that Patrick Evans and Randy Florence learn a little bit more about John and the tremendous career he's had in both the Radio and Streaming platforms.John’s career started at his uncle’s radio station as a pre-teen and within just a few years, John was being recognized for his work building his high school’s radio

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Patrick Evans & Randy Florence, Season One Retrospective

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2023/08/28

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence as they raise their glasses to a remarkable conclusion of Season 1 on Big Conversations, Little Bar. In this retrospective episode, Patrick and Randy reflect on the highlights from the first 25 episodes that have kept listeners entertained, engaged, and sometimes in fits of laughter. From tales that nearly made them do a double take, such as the astonishing Murder Penguins at SeaWorld, Batman's unexpected Tighty Whitey's appearance, to the unforgettable

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Guest: Jeffrey Norman, McCallum Theatre, VP. Public...

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2023/08/21

It’s been said that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. There’s no one we know in the Coachella Valley who epitomizes that quote more than our guest, Jeffrey Norman. He is a singer, actor, and world traveler. But most people know him in his role as VP of Communications and Public affairs for the McCallum Theater. The McCallum is a Coachella Valley treasure and it’s in good hands with people who love the theater as much as Jeffrey.And does he have great stories! Don

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