Alexia Melocchi, Global Producer, Author, "The Art of Show Biz" & Producer, Little Studio Films
Release Date: 12/10/2025
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California and Los Angeles are at a crossroads, and it's up to each of us to determine the future of both our state and beloved city. Please welcome #JohnKobylt, host of the award-winning #JohnKobyltShow on #iheart radio and #kfiam640 powerhouse station, who joins us to talk about the gubernatorial and mayoral races here. Last week, candidates duked it out during scheduled debates, and everyone seems to have their take on the winners. But there's one thing clear - our state and city are in trouble, and we need change. Fast. Crime, homelessness and drug addition is up, along with gas and...
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California and Los Angeles are at a crossroads, and it's up to each of us to determine the future of both our state and beloved city. Please welcome #JohnKobylt, host of the award-winning #JohnKobyltShow on #iheart radio and #kfiam640 powerhouse station, who joins us to talk about the gubernatorial and mayoral races here. Last week, candidates duked it out during scheduled debates, and everyone seems to have their take on the winners. But there's one thing clear - our state and city are in trouble, and we need change. Fast. Crime, homelessness and drug addition is up, along with gas and...
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There's so much to talk about when it comes to how to improve the lives of many residents here in Los Angeles and the state of California. And that extends to our entire nation and around the globe, too. Please welcome to our show #JohnKobylt, host of the wildly-popular #JohnKobyltShow on #KFIam640 and iHeartRadio podcasts, who joins us to talk about the latest news and lifestyle topics people are talking about, from the Los Angeles mayor's race to gas prices (CA remains the highest in the nation), the CA governor's race, how to house the tens of thousands of homeless on the streets, reduce...
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Please welcome acclaimed actress Monica Guerritore to our show, who joins us to talk about her magnificent film, "Anna - The Untold Story" - about the life of legendary actress Anna Magnini, specifically set on the night of 1956 when Anna won the Academy Award for Best Actress for "The Rose Tattoo." She was the first Italian actress to win an Oscar. The film portrays Anna as a woman of immense strength and passion, navigating her private struggles and memories while wandering the streets of Rome. Monica wrote, directed, and also stars in the film, offering a rich portrayal of Anna the person...
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Please welcome one of the funniest guys in comedy today, Mike Marino, who hails from New Jersey, next to the town where I was born. Mike manages to turn circumstances from everyday life as a proud Italian-American into something we can all relate to - funny, relatable, ridiculous. He went on a campaign to "Make America Italian Again" which attracted a cult following. He hosts the popular podcast, "Live From My Mother's Basement," which is literally recorded in the basement of the home where he grew up. In fact, with the recent death of his parents, he bought the house, and starts each morning...
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Grief can be crippling both mentally and physically. It is one of the most complicated of human conditions, and often difficult to recover from. Today, we speak with someone who has been through it and writes to help others process their grief and get to the other side of living again. Please welcome Larry Freeborg, author of "Always At Choice," which helps people to realize they have the choice to move forward even from the most crippling grief. The book is rooted in Larry's personal experience when he simultaneously lost his wife to leukemia and his 18-year career due to an economic...
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There was a time when there were very few female comics, but that's changed due in large part to the brave women who had the courage to stand up and speak their mind on stage. One of those women was Judy Tenuta, considered one of the most unique and trailblazing comedians of a generation, cutting through the male-dominated profession with her sharp wit and style. And because of her, many women were subsequently able to break into comedy. Judy gained national recognition in 1987 after starring in the HBO special, Women of the Night, opposite Ellen DeGeneres and Rita Rudner. After that,...
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If you find yourself feeling exhausted and burned out, you're not alone. And you'll want to tune into our show to find out how to find your way back to feeling okay again. Please welcome Tracy Doyle, a successful entrepreneur with a multi-million dollar company who simply couldn't do it any longer. She was exhausted, not processing daily tasks clearly, and she hit rock bottom. But she found her way again, and wrote about it, "Life Storms: Finding Your Clear Sky," a proven self-help guide designed primarily for women who seem put together on the outside but are struggling on the inside. And...
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Today, I present an extraordinary true story for Women's History Month, written by Suzanne Cope, "Women Of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies, and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis." This is the untold story of the women who risked their lives to secretly pass messages, ammunition, and other secrets to help fight the Nazis who were occupying Italy in the 1940's. The book focuses on four women - in their early 20s - who would do their work on bicycle and on foot, carrying messages in a loaf of bread or hiding munitions in their overcoats, and risking their lives to do it. This is a hidden chapter of...
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Very often, we don't need to speak to get our point across. In fact, a look or touch can speak volumes, and I'll be discussing that with Rob Thomas, author of "Wordless Connection: Deepen Intimacy Without Saying a Word." Rob's book provides a practical, five-step framework for couples to rebuild trust and closeness through nonverbal communication rather than the traditional "talking it out" method, which can often lead to arguments. Rob talks about specific silent techniques designed to increase empathy and intimacy, and uses neuroscience and behavioral research to illustrate how nonverbal...
info_outlineThere's a lot of talk about the changes in Hollywood, a city that has been at the center
of moviemaking and TV production for nearly a century. So we invited producer and
writer Alexia Melocchi, who co-authored the book, "The Heart of Show Business," to
talk about what's really happening in this city of dreams. Alexia will discuss in detail a
road map to navigating how work is getting done in this new era.
"The Heart of Show Business" speaks with industry professionals from writers,
directors, actors, athletes, and more, discussing how to stay ahead and win at every
level. Each chapter offers career insights and professional advice from with a variety
of successful individuals, including Blair Underwood, Keith Mitchell, Rev. Michael
Beckwith, Jean-Michel Cousteau and many others. I found it deeply interesting to dive
into the mindset of industry pros, a terrific tool for any profession.
But in the ever-changing entertainment industry, it's critical to stay one step ahead.
Whether it's Ai, digital, the business of acting, where the industry is headed,
or how to learn the ABC's of filmmaking, Alexia offers an interesting perspective on
what's next.
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