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Television and film writer Samantha Strauss joins Nancy to discuss her writing career, the backstory and inspiration behind the new Showtime series The End, a series she created and wrote, and what audiences can expect from the cross-generational dark comedy series. Plus, Samantha and Nancy review the power of television in creating important conversations and Samantha shares her tips for writers (1:08).
In the second segment, author and elder law attorney Cathy Sikorski talks with Nancy about the impact of entertainment on sparking important interpersonal and legal discussions, her upcoming book 12 Conversations, and the one thing every family should know to protect themselves legally (30:12).
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Livingston Taylor Talks Music, Performance, and Being Back on The Road, Plus Mary Lou Quinlan on Social Interactions and Bouncing Back - Episode 550
Kathy Kinney Talks Creativity, Crafting, Confidence, Mimi, and The Drew Carey Show, Plus Cindy Ratzlaff on Loss, Coping, and The Power of Small Steps - Episode 549
Stella Parton Talks Confidence, Country Music, Dreams and Determination, Cooking, and Tennessee Travel - Episode 548
Timmy Brown Talks Country Music, Songwriting, Grandparents, and Moving to Nashville, Plus Lights and Laughter - Episode 547
Noel Paul Stookey Talks Just Causes, Folk Music, Positive Change, and Peter, Paul and Mary, Plus Podcast Insights with Dave Jackson - Episode 546
Jonas Myrin Talks Music Videos, Inspiration, and The Power of Music, Plus Jaclyn Betham on Ballet and Acting - Episode 545
Peter Mehlman Talks Seinfeld, Novels, and Double-Dipping, Plus The Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Phil Sklar - Episode 544
Lauren Daigle Talks Music, Authenticity, Community, and ‘Hold On To Me’, Plus Jonas Myrin on Creative Productivity - Episode 543
Jamie Little Talks NASCAR, Competition, Making Motor Sports History, and Taking on Challenges, Plus Behind The Scenes of Entertainment with Talent Agent Robyn Stetcher - Episode 542
Jerry Mathers Talks Classic TV, Leave It To Beaver, Life Beyond The Show, and His Role in Diabetes Awareness, Plus Filming on Location with Pittsburgh Film Office’s Dawn Keezer - Episode 541
Candice Night Talks Family, Renaissance Rock, Renaissance Fairs and Blackmore’s Night, Plus Behind The Scenes of PEZ Candy and Collecting with Shawn Peterson - Episode 540
The Bellamy Brothers Talk Hit Music, Honky Tonk Ranch, and No Country Music for Old Men, Plus Opry Legend Jim Ed Brown’s Daughter Kim Corwin on Her Mom’s Memoir - Episode 539
Lilly Winwood Talks Songwriting, Time Well Spent, and Exploring Country Music, Plus The Nashville Briefing’s Zak Kuhn - Episode 538
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Rosebud Baker Talks Stand-Up, Comedy Writing, Podcasting, and Growing Up in a Politically-Inclined Family, Plus The Power and Popularity of Comedy Vinyl with Jason Klamm - Episode 536
Phil Vassar Talks Life Off The Road, Recording in His Wine Cellar, Singing with Family and Friends, Songwriting, and Country Hits, Plus Binge TV with Joel Madison - Episode 535
Mickey Gilley Talks Country Music History and Hits, Famous Relatives, Urban Cowboy, and Why He’s Not Slowing Down, Plus Rarified Heir Podcast Hosts Talk Kids of Celebrities - Episode 534
Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks Broadway and The Hollywood Bowl, The Power of Art During Stressful Times, and The Actors Fund, Plus Robin Rothstein on Playwriting and Short Plays - Episode 533
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