On the RAGS
Hosted by Risa Shapiro, Amy Motta, Gloria Butler and Sloan Kivo (the RAGS,) "On the RAGS" features four extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds with unique insight into business, politics, family and entertainment. Their viewpoints, while often serious, are more often hilarious. Get ready for some random relevance and fun, as they pull news stories from “the rags,” past and present, with special guests ranging from the music, entertainment, restaurant industries… and beyond! Music by Fred Coury; Produced by Risa Shapiro, Amy Motta, Gloria Butler and Sloan Kivo.
Episodes
Josh Flagg has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the top real estate agents in CA. He was in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2012 as a top record-breaking real estate agent.
Josh is an original cast member on the show “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," having been the listing agent for the estates of Merv Griffin and Dorothy Chandler…and has had many sales to various celebrities including Adam Levine and Tom Ford. ...
Risk, Reward, and a Little Bit of Consequence
In Part 2 of their conversation with Hollywood legend Ron Meyer, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan get into the nitty-gritty of Ron’s life. From his rough-and-tumble early days to modern-day pressure and anxieties, Ron opens up about his past and the foundation of what made him who he is today. Don’t miss this awesome discussion on an exciting and extraordinary life!
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan talk with Hollywood legend, Ron Meyer. In 1975, he co-founded CAA (Creative Artists Agency) with Michael Ovitz and others, and went on to be vice chairman of NBCUniversal, where he remained for 25 years. Listen to Ron Meyer recount his fascinating life and give his perspective on the state of Hollywood today. PART 2 is next!
In this episode of On the RAGS, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan talk with Claire Holt - star of Vampire Diaries, The Originals and more. Hear how Claire’s persistency and resilience have been critical to her success as an actress and mother, and how her perspective and values have shifted and grown to encompass work and family... and Formula 1.
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan talk with Eddie Trunk, the go-to radio host and broadcaster for all-things rock n' roll and heavy metal. Listen as Eddie recounts fascinating and hilarious stories and perspective from his 40+ years interviewing some of the greatest rock legends of our time!
From "comfortably poor" to independently wealthy, Don Kivowitz has been through the ups and downs in a life of entrepreneurship. Listen to Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan interview Don - a self-made man with great stories, excellent perspective and knowledge of what's necessary for long-term success. (Listen. It'll be good for you.)
Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan talk with Craig Susser of the famed Craig's Restaurant and Craig's Vegan! Listen in on some truly great personal and professional stories from this exceptionally dynamic entrepreneur and restauranteur, while getting the delicious "scoop" on what makes him successful, what drives him and... what drives him crazy.
On the heels of the release of her very own record, "The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1," the prolific and relentless Diane Warren opens up about her talent, her fearlessness... and what she does on vacation (hint: she never rests.) Listen to a great conversation with this 12-time Oscar-nominee and hear about her incredible life and work so far, and her expectations of an even more spectacular future.
In this episode, Risa, Amy & Gloria and Sloan discuss marriage: The good, the bad and the fine, fine line between love and murder.
Bet you didn’t know that one of the world’s most iconic and famed rock legends never drops the F bomb. Also, did you know he loves to hike and golf? Listen as Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan talk with their friend (and Gloria’s husband,) Geezer Butler, about life, recreation and inspiration.
Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan talk with Dylan McDermott about his life and career and how it all gets richer and juicier as time goes on.
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan discuss how easy it is to lose a dog and wonder why it isn’t just as easy to surgically attach their dogs to their human bodies. Also, if you’re gonna do a hit and run, it’s probably better if the car you hit doesn't belong to someone you know.
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan discuss first dates, worst dates, and how to avoid the toxicity of scam artists.
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan have a ‘serious’ly fun chat with a man that seemingly can do it all. He’s gone from athlete to scholar to screenwriter to actor to musician to author. Their guest is the multi-faceted David Duchovny.
Song clip credit: "David Duchovny" written and performed by Bree Sharp
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan interview Jane Velez Mitchell, a fascinating, diverse and hilarious woman with endless personality. Jane’s career is extraordinary: she has been at the forefront of some of the highest-profile murder cases in our lifetime, she “came out” as a divorced adult, and now that she is “unchained,” is hosting a vegan cooking series. Also, you will absorb invaluable info in the animal world, most...
In this episode, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan interview Suzy Amis Cameron - a former supermodel and actress turned noted environmentalist and author of “The OMD Plan.” Hear about Suzy’s life: from a farm in Oklahoma to modeling in Paris to the Titanic in Hollywood to baby boars in New Zealand. And, learn how changing ONE meal/day to plant-based can do wonders for the world… and your health!
In this episode of On the Rags, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan discuss some of the first jobs they’ve ever had and how, sometimes, ya just do what you gotta do!
In this episode of On the RAGS, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan discuss spaceships and spirits and ghosts, oh my!
In this episode of On the RAGS, Risa, Amy, Gloria and Sloan discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and some fun and not-so-fun aspects of the music industry. Bonus segment! Interview with Fred Coury, film/TV composer and drummer for the rock band, Cinderella.
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