The Chris & Sandy Show is your front-row seat to authentic conversations with the stars of the entertainment world. Hosted by Chris and Sandy Benton, this podcast goes beyond the surface to explore the real stories behind success. Through candid interviews with artists, musicians, actors, and entertainment industry professionals, each episode uncovers the passion, perseverance, and personal journeys that shape their careers. With a focus on raw, meaningful dialogue, Chris and Sandy create a space where guests feel comfortable sharing their challenges, breakthroughs, and defining moments. Whether you're a fan, aspiring artist, or just love hearing real stories, The Chris Benton Show offers an inspiring look at the highs and lows of the entertainment industry—reminding you that behind every success is a story worth telling. Tune in for genuine, unfiltered conversations that bring you closer to the heart of entertainment, one story at a time. https://www.ChrisBentonShow.com (https://www.ChrisBentonShow.com)
Tony Scalzo of Fastball joins The Chris & Sandy Show for an honest conversation about songwriting, touring, success, ego, collaboration, music discovery, and staying grounded.
Tony reflects on Fastball’s early discipline, the unseen grind behind touring, meeting Rudy Sarzo, attending the US Festival, and why remembering who you are matters more than fame.
Known around the world for her years on MTV's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness, Chanel West Coast has spent much of her career entertaining audiences with her humor, personality, and music. While many first discovered her through television and later through hip-hop, she is now writing an entirely new chapter as a country artist, embracing a sound that blends country, rock, and modern pop while remaining rooted in honest storytel...
In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with rising artist Mattie Pruitt, who captured national attention as a Top 7 finalist on American Idol at just 16 years old.
From growing up in a small Tennessee town to performing in front of millions, Mattie shares what that journey has really been like—and what people don’t see behind the scenes.
We talk about her experience on American Idol, the pressure of be...
In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Hogan for a raw and honest conversation about life beyond the spotlight.
Best known from Brooke Knows Best, Brooke shares where she is today — navigating grief, embracing motherhood, and rebuilding her life on her own terms while stepping back into music and television with Rock the Block.
This is not a surface-level interview.
Brooke opens up about:
• Growing up in the public eye and ...
In this powerful episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with rising rock artist Magdalene Rose for a raw and honest conversation about her journey through depression, identity struggles, and finding purpose through faith.
Magdalene shares what it was like to walk through one of the darkest seasons of her life… a time where she felt lost, angry, and unsure of who she was or where her life was going.
But that’s...
Mary Kutter returns to The Chris & Sandy Show—and this time, she’s stepping into a whole new season.
Since her first appearance, Mary has signed her first record deal, begun work on her debut album, and is experiencing the kind of momentum every artist dreams about. But behind the headlines is a story built on consistency, discipline, and staying true to her voice.
In this episode, we go deeper into her journey—...
What happens when you create one of the most iconic songs in history, at just 15 years old?
In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Bob Berryhill of The Surfaris to dive into the story behind the legendary hit Wipe Out.
Bob shares how the song went from a small recording with just 100 records… to a national hit in under six months—and how, at the time, he didn’t...
On this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we talk with actress and producer Sydney Mikayla, best known for her fan-favorite role as Trina Robinson on General Hospital and her two Daytime Emmy nominations.
Sydney joins us to talk about her new thriller film Crybaby Bridge, releasing March 26, and what it was like not only starring in the film but also stepping into the role of producer. She shares stories about getting her start...
On this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we talk with platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and guitarist Lindsay Ell about her journey in the music industry, her new music, and the realities behind the scenes that most fans never see.
Lindsay shares what it’s been like stepping into a new musical era, moving beyond the country sound she built her career on, and creating music that feels more true to who she is today. She...
Dove Award–winning artist, author, and founding member of First Call, Bonnie Keen, joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a deeply honest, story-driven conversation about faith, trauma, healing, and courageous obedience.
In this powerful episode, Bonnie opens up about growing up in an abusive home, how music became her refuge, and how God patiently rebuilt her life through grace, forgiveness, and perseverance. She reflects on de...
In this honest and deeply reflective episode, we sit down with Jet Jurgensmeyer for a 33-minute conversation about the real journey behind the spotlight.
Jet opens up about his upcoming single “Prove Me Wrong”, why it was written during a heavy moment for the country, and how songwriting has become his way of processing faith, conviction, and healing rather than just chasing numbers.
We also talk about:
• Playing long ...
Country artist Belles joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a raw, honest conversation about songwriting, perseverance, and navigating the realities of the music industry.
Belles opens up about her self-titled EP, including the deeply personal process behind writing “Ring on the Table,” a song that took over a year to finish and remains one of the most meaningful of her career. She also shares the unexpected story behind ...
In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Jamie O’Neal, the platinum-selling, four-time Grammy-nominated country artist behind the classic hit “There Is No Arizona.”
Jamie opens up about her new album Gypsum and the personal journey that shaped it—from songwriting retreats in wide-open landscapes to producing the record alongside her husband. She shares the deeper meaning behind the albu...
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Bucky Heard—best known for his work alongside Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley in The Righteous Brothers—to talk about faith, perseverance, purpose, and what it truly means to live without regret.
Bucky opens up about the heart behind his debut country album Breathless, created as a “concept album” to encoura...
Comedy legend Jeff Allen joins The Chris & Sandy Show for one of his most open, heartfelt conversations to date.
With nearly 1 billion online views, seven Dry Bar Comedy specials, and a career spanning more than five decades, Jeff is best known for his sharp, clean humor about marriage, family, and everyday life. But in this episode, he goes far beyond the punchlines.
Jeff shares the untold story behind the laughs—opening u...
In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with actress Amanda Christine for a powerful conversation about growing up in the entertainment industry, staying grounded, and discovering who you are beyond the roles you play.
Amanda shares what it was really like stepping into the world of IT: Welcome to Derry, including her first on-set moments with Pennywise, the fear that felt very real, and how the experience became ...
Singer, songwriter, and actress Kendra Erika joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, reinvention, and trusting your creative instincts.
Born tone deaf, Kendra shares how classical training, discipline, and perseverance helped her overcome early limitations to build a career that includes five Billboard Top 10 dance hits. After years of success in the EDM world, she opens up ...
What if the biggest lie in the music industry is the one most artists believe?
In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Jason Hollis — music producer, visual artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Nashville’s iconic Eighth Room — for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in music.
With over 30 years in the industry, Jason shares why artists don’t ...
Craig Campbell: “Missing You,” Faith, Family, Grindstone Cowboy & Staying Authentic in Country Music
Country music artist Craig Campbell joins The Chris & Sandy Show for an honest and inspiring conversation about longevity, faith, family, and navigating the ups and downs of a music career without losing yourself along the way.
Craig opens up about his new single “Missing You,” which recently charted at country radio—his first national charting single since 2018. Instead of pressure, Craig shares why this momen...
In this special episode, we sit down with Janelle Arthur for one of her most personal conversations yet — even while fighting off a cold and keeping things under 30 minutes. Janelle opens up about her new solo-written and solo-produced song “Who You Ask,” a piece born from a season of wrestling with identity, judgment, exhaustion, surrender, and faith.
This isn’t a “polished Nashville co-write.”
It...
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