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WHAT’S GOOD LISTENERS?! I’M CHRIS COLLINS AND I’M EXCITED TO BE A VOICE FOR OUR GENERATION. IT’S NEVER BEEN EASY FOR MILLENNIALS TO HAVE AN OUTLET TO EXPRESS OUR POINTS OF VIEW AND I’M HERE TO BREAK THE MOLD! OVER AND OVER, I HEAR COUNTLESS TALKING HEADS DISCUSS OUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT AS IF IT’S ANOTHER PIECE OF RECYCLED NEWS. OUR VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD. SO TUNE IN!
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OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to…
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Binge Network CEO Bonnie Bruderer director of the documentary film Influencer joins JUST TALKING to discuss how millennials made millions of dollars with an iPhone. Social media has created a platform where just about anyone can fashion themselves as an influencer—BUT what does a millennial really know? Are they just a cheaper mouthpiece? Advertisi…
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Just Talking Vanessa Forsblad aka ‘thatonecatholicgirl’ aspiring Catholic apologist joins JUST TALKING on Good Friday to share the goodness. If religion is a relationship with God does that make your boyfriend a “side piece?” Time to change your profile on Christian Mingle to “praying the field.” At 18 most people have no idea what they want to do …
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Episode 1410: Video Game Talk Show Host HenricK The WrecK, Rage Quit and Vocalist/Guitarist Dan Mitre, Distortions
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JUST TALKING Game contributor HenricK The WrecK and Ubisoft Community Development Director, Dan Mitre log into JUST TALKING to smash their video game controllers on the floor frustrated with gaming politics! They're just one life-heart away from the final stage and with 10% energy left can they beat the final boss? In gaming news the U.S. governmen…
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Episode 1409: All The World Is Sleeping, Writer/Director Ryan Lacen and Denver Pop Punk Kings Bury Mia
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Writer/Director Ryan Lacen joins JUST TALKING to discuss his latest film All the World is Sleeping. Inspired by real life experiences the film is about “survival, making it in a world that doesn’t go easy on you; following a mother struggling with addiction while also trying to surface for her daughter.” All the World is Sleeping asks the audience …
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Louis-Charles Berthiaume (LC) was delivered DOA (Dead On Arrival) but somehow revived himself long enough to join STRIKE A CHORD. LC discusses his solo project Dead Alright—is it a blessing or a curse to produce an album in isolation? LC is the front man for Brand New Lungs and Never Hit Again but during the pandemic decided to explore creating mus…
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OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to…
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4-piece motley crew THE NOW from South Wales joins STRIKE A CHORD to release the Devil Inside. When Elvis got on stage in the 1950's and shook his money maker the girls went wild but the critics went wilder. They said with moves like Jagger society as we know it would be destroyed and the gates of hell would open up and swallow all of us. However, …
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Brooklyn Emo band Wakelee joins STRIKE A CHORD to discuss their upcoming self-titled album, Wakelee. We all saw it and we need to address it. What happened to Rihanna’s Super Bowl 2023 HalfTime show? The performance was lackluster at best. BUT what did Howard Stern say that has everyone getting their twitter accounts cancelled—Wakelee has some sage…
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Los Angeles Rockers Londynne’s Falling joins STRIKE A CHORD to discuss their new single “911.” It’s always interesting to hear a band's origin story. How did it begin? Who likes cake and ice cream? AND as long as we’re in a pandemic isolated from society let’s form a band! “911” instantly gives you Fail Out Boy vibes. The music video takes you back…
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JUST TALKING Throw those V’s up in the air for the Vision Twins! Kalvin and Angelo the twin life coaches join JUST TALKING to discuss all things health and fitness. Bring your protein shakes to the party—don’t wait to lose weight! The mission and vision are one goal. The Vision Twins explain the healthy balance between work, exercise and play time.…
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Let’s get IT! CCS Season 14 has begun! Writer/Actor Sean Crampton joins JUST TALKING to discuss his new action thriller, The Stalking Fields. A film about a group of civilians who find themselves trapped in a PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) training program. What starts off as a reasonable therapeutic exercise turns into a dark government exp…
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Is Gothic Rock or simply GOTH back? Texas red jacket rocker Demi the Daredevil joins STRIKE A CHORD to discuss his latest EP My Purgatorium. A lot of bands have been dropping tracks about mental health issues—BUT what about the existential crisis of being? Demi the Daredevil has a solution! “Create a safe creepy place, talk about your weird life an…
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JUST TALKING Veteran Music Industry Executive and D.VERSE Media CEO, Benny Pough joins JUST TALKING to share his story about ON IMPACT: Life, Leadership, and Betting on Yourself. “GRINDING, GRINDING, GRINDING!” Benny’s been in the game for over 30 years—what’s changed? The title of his book ON IMPACT has a double meaning. It took a near death exper…
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Episode 1309: CONCEPTION Director Tarun Verma, Actress Simren Lalani and Connecticut Rock Band, American Thrills
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JUST TALKING Director/Writer/Cape Crusader Tarun Verma and Actress Simren Lalani join JUST TALKING to discuss their film CONCEPTION. The film hits on a number of sensitive issues when it comes to starting a family. According to experts the fertility rate is declining worldwide for a number of reasons directly affecting Millennials. “Making babies i…
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Episode 1308: Video Game Contributor, HenricK The WrecK, The Gaming Awards and AUSTIN–based bedroom pop duo Solo Solo.
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JUST TALKING CCS Video Game Contributor, HenricK The WrecK joins JUST TALKING rockin’ new stylish glasses to keep Metaverse in focus. For all you video game fans let’s start off with a video game quiz. Who is Mario’s cousin from deep south state Tennessee? As 2022 retires the blinking red light on your xbox it’s time for the Video Game Awards Game …
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OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to…
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“Good morning my Loves!”—to quote Ms. Lacey. Zach Koepp joins JUST TALKING to discuss his swiping social media thriller The Willowbrook. Once again the internet is pushing false hopes and pretenses after a renowned wellness influencer invites one of her recently overdosed followers to seek recovery at her small-town manor. The follower quickly real…
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Episode 1306: 2022 Midterm Elections… And NO, We’re Not Talking About Your Midterms | Chris Collins Show
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What’s GOOD listeners! Host Chris Collins and co-host Marissa Pitts discuss the upcoming 2022 Midterm Elections… And NO, we’re NOT talking about your midterm exams! Will Millennials and the Gen Z come out to vote? Should the U.S. government spend less time scrutinizing Elon Musk acquiring Twitter and focus on banning TikTok? Has America outgrown Af…
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VARIETY names TOP 10 BRITS bands to watch—AND we got one! Scottish Rock Band, Dancing On Tables joins STRIKE A CHORD to celebrate their debut album Colour In The Grey. Lead Vocals and Keyboard Robbie McSkimming tells how this album was a wizard Harry Potter years in the making. Whit's fur ye'll no go past ye (whatever is meant to happen to you, wil…
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Philadelphia Rockers SORAIA lead singer ZouZou joins STRIKE A CHORD to celebrate their new album Bloom (2022) in both digital streaming and collector’s vinyl edition. Bloom was released on Friday October 28th, 2022 and featured LIVE on our show. The last album SORAIA produced was in 2019. This new release explodes from the pressure building up from…
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Episode 1304: Red River Road filmmaker, Paul Schuyler and Swedish Indie Rock Band, Bring the Hoax
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JUST TALKING Triple threat (Writer/Director/Actor) Paul Schuyler joins JUST TALKING to discuss his new film Red River Road. It’s Halloween time! The perfect excuse to watch scary movies or better yet—make one starring your own family. Your house becomes a movie set, the wife and kids are the characters, you’re isolated from society, and trapped in …
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JUST TALKING Writer/Director Jenny Waldo joins JUST TALKING to discuss her debut feature film “Acid Test.” Set in the 90’s “Acid Test” is a female coming of age rebellion story fueled by Riot Grrrl music, a dysfunctional family and LSD. Based on director Jenny Waldo’s personal life the film was part therapy and an opportunity to fill the void of mi…
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Episode 1302: HenricK The WrecK, Video Game Contributor and Charleston SC Indie Rock band, Whitehall
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HenricK The WrecK joins JUST TALKING to talk all things GAMING. Cyberpunk developers CD Red have announced a sequel to Johnny Silverhand's storyline played by Keanu Reeves in Cyber Punk 2077 for the upcoming expansion update, Phantom Liberty. Netflix is working on a new season for The Witcher 3—I don’t remember watching season 2? Nintendo revealed …
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OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to…
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2 kickass bands join STRIKE A CHORD this week to end our 12th season on a high note! From Los Angeles, California alternative rock band Poe the Passenger talks about their new LP “ALINEA.” AND Midwest punk rockers Bad Year breakdown how best songs are breakup songs. “ALINEA” is Poe the Passengers second album and a new beginning for the band. “It’s…
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Sarah McTaggart lead vocalist of the pop-rock band Transviolet joins STRIKE A CHORD. In order to cut through the white noise you need crazy ideas to connect with people. How did the horror series Saw inspire their first single “Girls Your Age” –AND to help build a fan base? From a relatively unknown band to opening for 21 Pilots the band was thrown…
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Omar Feliciano lead singer from the Phoenix Within returns to STRIKE A CHORD. Omar brings his new solo album titled “House of Aragon”—sounds like something from the Game of Thrones! BUT how did a child’s promise and a dog named Spunky inspire the album? “Sit the fuck down and be opened minded.” It’s more Omar and less Phoenix. The “House of Aragon”…
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Texas Rapper EC Mayne returns to STRIKE A CHORD flashing that grill for his new LP “50 Acres and a Cadillac.” Active and Attractive the Rapper confronts his inner conflicts during the pandemic, dealing with loss and celebrating a new collaboration with BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated). Now that things are opening up from pandemic restrictions, wh…
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Our Video Game Contributor HenricK The WrecK takes off his Metaverse VR headset to join Just Talking. Press button A to begin with a multiple choice video-game quiz — remember the Konami code? It’s Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, START — it works on Chris but doesn’t on Marissa. That code is 13, 36, 45, 57, 67, 14, some lucky Me…
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Episode 1206: Catherine Barnes’ Radio Drama, "Trouble A Calamity Adventure." And Rock Band, Wolf Rd.
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JUST TALKING Returning Guest Catherine Barnes joins JUST TALKING with her Folk Rock band entourage Calamity. When a Vegas club gig at the Cavern goes south the ladies make a break for the Mexican border in this comedy action radio play “Trouble a Calamity Adventure.” Nisha Catron and Cathryn Beeks started the project with Catherine Barnes after wat…
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3 piece Mexican American Indie Alternative Rock Band from Chula Vista California, Los Saints joins STRIKE A CHORD. Love is a powerful emotional force which can unlock doors of affection or close them. Lead singer Angel opens up about their single “Lost You.” How does a millennial get over the fear of falling in love? The EP “Welcome to Confusion” w…
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OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible international and national bands out there—from Finland, the Philippines, India and UK—to…
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Actress Elizabeth Trieu joins JUST TALKING to discuss her latest film ERULIE—a horror film. A jolly tale about 4 girlfriends enjoying their Holiday on the Bayou and decide to summon one pissed off mermaid for revenge! Elizabeth shares her struggles as a working actress dealing with loss but stays grounded by having a sense of humor. What does it ta…
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2 piece Sayreville, New Jersey band FRACTURE joins STRIKE A CHORD. Mason Keith brings the METAL and Devin Hasselbrink brings the CORE—what’s that spell?—METALCORE! Quick TRIVIA, Sayreville, New Jersey is also the hometown of Jon Bon Jovi and a tasty Pork Roll breakfast sandwich! The long argued controversial topic of Backing Tracks has resurfaced o…
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Episode 1201: Creator, Producer, Performer - Bonnie He, A Terrible Show for Terrible People
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Actress, Writer, Performer Bonnie He joins JUST TALKING to put pickles in our hands and laughs in our mouth. A Terrible Show for Terrible People @ the Hollywood Fringe Festival is a One-Woman show that defines a terrible person as someone who enjoys raunchy, dark, blue comedy. WAIT! That describes our entire staff with the CHRIS COLLINS SHOW! Hey F…
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Episode 104: OFF THE FRET with Miami, Florida Alt Indie Band CANNIBAL KIDS | Chris Collins Show
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Living in the city we all become “Urban Explorer’s”, some times it’s hiking trailing or maybe driving out to country side at national park or in the case of the Cannibal Kids, exploring abandoned scary as hell places while just a little high. Miami is known for it’s white-sand beaches, non-stop nightlife, warm weather and Mormon fashion! — there’s …
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Episode 1115: Ride Till I Die Documentary, Director Tony Rammos and Pro Bull Rider Lil’ Ricky Ringer Jr.
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JUST TALKING What’s more painful? Testicle Tanning or Riding a Bull? Director, Tony Rammos and Pro Bull Rider Lil’ Ricky Ringer Jr join JUST TALKING to discuss their AWARD-WINNING documentary Ride Till I Die. Bull riding is a highly competitive, physically challenging and an extremely dangerous sport. The big question is—WHO has the bigger balls — …
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Episode 1114: Alt Indie Rock band Leaving For Arizona and Andrea Van Landingham, author of Hollywood Horrors: Murders, Scandals, and Cover-Ups from Tinseltown
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JUST TALKING Author, Andrea Van Landingham joins JUST TALKING to discuss her new book: Hollywood Horrors: Murders, Scandals, and Cover-Ups from Tinseltown. The title is mouth full — hmmmm, that’s how you get past the green room folks. What makes a Millennial want to write about old Hollywood scandals? Salacious celebrity affairs have always capture…
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STRIKE A CHORD 4 piece Punk/Garage/Lo-Fi band Deaf Lingo joins STRIKE A CHORD live from Milan, Italy to discuss their upcoming album Lingonberry, dropping on April 29, 2022. Lead singer Sandro and Gabriele waste no time seducing Marissa with their sexy Italian accents. Do Italians find American accents sexy? Punk bands always have the most interest…
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Episode 1111: Gen Z Critics Elizabeth 'Betsy' Kim, Oscar season 2022 and Singer/Songwriter Sophia Marie, debut EP "Foreigner"
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JUST TALKING Gen Z Critics Co-Founder Elizabeth 'Betsy' Kim joins JUST TALKING to predict 2022 Oscars. Oscar season 2022 is here and who grabs the golden trophy for Millennials and Gen Z fans? — CODA—nothing else, just CODA. You can measure the value of a film by questioning whether it’s worth your money or your time. Relying on cinematic stereotyp…
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Moonraker vocalist and drummer David Green joins STRIKE A CHORD to discuss their upcoming album release “The Forest” available on May 6th. Crazy is contagious! First single “Crickets” could be about anything that gets you going—NFT’s, bandmates, cryptocurrency, or simply giving in to the voice in your head that says “the world is against you!” Punk…
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CCS Video Game Contributor HenriK The WrecK joins JUST TALKING to answer the most important video game questions. What’s more important, playing Video Games or playing with Pussy? — you just need to push the buttons, right? What type of fluids do Gamers drink to get their game on? — alcohol? Is that a sports drink or water with a dash of alcohol? G…
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The idea for the EyeHarp was born in 2010, when a musician friend of Zacharias Vamvakousis was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, and it was unclear if he would be able to play music ever again. At that time, Zacharías realized that there was no musical instrument accessible for quadriplegic people, and he began developing the Eyeharp. Eyeh…
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The Chris Collins Show welcomes our newest CCS Contributor HenriK The WrecK. Henrik will be dropping the latest Video Game related news, reviews and boos! This week we’re talking about video game TV and film adaptations. In 2022 alone there are about 40 shows hitting streaming services and theaters between Netflix, Paramount +, Amazon, Sony and HBO…
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Throw those V’s UP for the Vision Twins, Angelo and Kalvin! The Vision Twins join JUST TALKING to share their story from FAT to FIT. It started back in high school. The brothers developed a millennial fitness social media vision— and 3 million followers joined the Twins on TikTok. Studies show millennials are the fattest generation — of course “we’…
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Actress Cristina Catalina joins JUST TALKING to discuss her anti Rom-com Comedy, I’m Not In Love. Is falling in love an “old school” notion? Do millennials need love in their metaverse existence? “It can be tricky to find the right person”…. I remember Grandma used to say—“the way to rule a man is through his stomach”—try feeding a guy with a VR he…
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Episode 1103: Emmy Winning Actor and X-Games Gold Medalist - Kristos Andrews and Miami Alternative Rock Band - Cannibal Kids
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JUST TALKING 11X Daytime Emmy Award winning Actor and X-Games Gold Medalist, Kristos Andrews joins JUST TALKING to discuss his transformation from skateboarder to actor to director and producer. From Dog-Town to the X-Games Kristos was inspired by big risk takers like Jamie Thomas “Leap Of Faith” and Jereme Rogers, giving rise to viewing the rogue …
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The Phoenix Within joins OFF THE FRET to break down their new album OVERDUE. OFF THE FRET, MORE MUSIC, MORE MUSIC TALK! If you’re like ME – MUSIC is everything! Since day one it’s been a passion of mine to create an opportunity to showcase amazing up-and-coming artists. The CHRIS COLLINS SHOW has interviewed some of the most incredible internationa…
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BILLBOARD Artist, Actress, Singer-song writer and Executive Producer, Joy Villa joins JUST TALKING to talk about her latest film—The Contrast. Joy plays Maria, who on the day before her wedding to a hipster playboy meets an Army Colonel, and struggles to decide between obligation and love. The Contrast was adapted from Royall Tyler’s 1787 stage pla…
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