No matter how you like it, grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun conversation. Bar Conversations features interviews musicians, personalities and entertainers as they talk about their careers, new projects coming and so much more. A new podcast is released every week.
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Welcome to The Character Bar, where conversations are held by regular people for regular people. When we get together in The Character Bar, no topic is off limits, and we hope that people from different walks of life can find common ground to stand on.
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Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region's economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination. The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and a ...
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Welcome to the B-Rad Saloon, where amazing things happen. A show about indie music, pop culture and the great things in life. For more great stuff visit the website. It's time for something new and interesting to replace political arguments.
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Alli Walker, country artist/songwriter, recently released her heartfelt single First Time Living featuring Gretchen Wilson. We chat with Alli about her latest music, playing the bagpipes, being on stage with Shania Twain, growing up in Canada, moving to Nashville, her journey in music, what's next and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: Green River …
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Jan Boydstun | Iconic ‘Gadget Gal’ Serves Up an Amazing Big Conversation
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59:50In this upbeat episode, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence are joined by the illustrious Jan Boydstun, commonly known as the Gadget Gal, who shares tales from 45 years of running Kitchen Kitchen in Indian Wells. Celebrated for curating a treasure trove of unique kitchen gadgets, Jan discusses the store's history, the influence of her family, and the …
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The Kentucky Gentlemen
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41:57The Kentucky Gentlemen, twin brothers Brandon and Derek Campbell from Versailles, KY, just released their latest single Country Hymn. We chat with Brandon and Derek about growing up in Kentucky, their favorite bourbons, what pushed them to Nashville, working together as twins, their new single Country Hymn, what their creative process is like, sign…
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Dave Nicholas | Racing Through Life's Curves and Trophies
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1:01:00Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in the corner booth of Skip Paige’s Little Bar for an exhilarating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar. On this episode, they welcome Dave Nicholas, a man of many talents—racing champion, business entrepreneur, and Hall of Fame inductee. The conversation delves into Dave's colorful journey, from bein…
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Singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash recently released her latest single Last Call in English and Spanish "Tu Última Llamada." We chat with Ana about her new music, being a bilingual artist, her Cuban heritage, being part of the Opry's Valentines Day Duets Show, how she was signed at age 15, moving to Nashville and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking:…
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Joe Smith | Emmy Dreams and Serendipity: A Journey from Teen Visionary to Veteran Broadcaster
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59:50Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in a lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar as they sit down with Joe Smith, a seasoned journalist whose career has spanned notable TV markets, including KMIR NBC Palm Springs. Celebrated for his storytelling prowess and multiple Emmy awards, Joe delves into the fascinating journey of his career, from …
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Haley Mae Campbell, country artist/songwriter, is set to release her debut album Dear Life on March 7. We chat with Haley Mae about the new album, how she got into music, what it's been like to work on the album, how she approaches songwriting, sharing past experiences in her songs, getting to headline her own tour and so much more.Jonathan's Drink…
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Stan Zimmerman | Journey from TV Comedy to Theater with Heart
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59:30On this engaging episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with acclaimed writer-producer-director Stan Zimmerman. Known for his work on iconic television shows like The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, and Roseanne, Zimmerman shares anecdotal insights into his career, revealing the creative processes beh…
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Steve Rosenbaum | Art and Life: Building Laughter & Resilience in Palm Springs Theatre
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1:02:50In this lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence as they sit down with the dynamic Steve Rosenbaum, Artistic Director of The Bent Theater in Palm Springs. As they share stories of theatrical journeys, friendships, and unexpected life turns, Rosenbaum offers a captivating glimpse into the world of …
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The new theme song for the hit podcast Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence from the Mutual Broadcasting SystemMutual Broadcasting System LLC
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Wilder Woods, the solo outfit of NEEDTOBREATHE co-founder and frontman Bear Rinehart, is releasing his new album Curioso on February 7. We chat with Bear about the new album, why he started releasing music as Wilder Woods, the success of NEEDTOBREATHE, his football days at Furman, how he balances Wilder Woods and the band, his approach to songwriti…
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Cary Baker | Renowned Publicist and Author Discusses the Transformative Power of Street Music
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59:50In this engaging episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence welcome back Cary Baker, an icon in the music promotion world, to discuss his remarkable career and his latest venture as an author. Cary shares how his transition from a teenage writer to a prominent figure in the music industry unfolded, along with h…
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Garrett Bradford, country artist/songwriter from Texas, is releasing his two-part album Honkiest of Tonkers this February and April. We chat with Garrett about the album, how This Way of Life ended up on Yellowstone, how impactful Taylor Sheridan was on his career, growing up in Texas on a ranch, writing songs at a young age and so much more. Jonat…
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Danielle Kennedy | From Ice Skates to Stages: One Actress's Multi-Career Journey
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1:05:00Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, where they sit down with Danielle Kennedy, a multi-talented actress, who has expertly woven together a tapestry of careers that span decades. Recorded live from the vibrant setting of Skip Paige’s Little Bar this engaging interview takes listeners through …
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Since launching their career in 2018, The Dryes (Derek and Katelyn) have caught the attention of USA Today, Rolling Stone, People, American Songwriter, and Country Living Magazine, among others, and have gained thousands of fans and followers along the way. We chat with Derek and Katelyn about their latest song Ain't God Good, how they met, what it…
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Kevin Henry | From Motor City to Indian Wells: A Musical Journey To The Nest
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59:50Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, for an engaging episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar. This episode, they're joined by Kevin Henry, the talented co-owner and performer at The Nest in Indian Wells. With a career spanning over 40 years, Kevin shares candid stories abou…
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At the crossroads of the blues and rock & roll, Liam St. John commands his truest form by combining lyrics that embody the blues with their piercing and painful truth and delivering a captivating performance with vibrancy true to the spirit of rock and roll. We chat with Liam about his latest EP Believer, being into sports when he was young, growin…
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Joshua Carr & Ray Limon | Crafting Unique Theater Magic Under the Stars at Desert Theatricals
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54:50Step into the vibrant world of theater in this lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence. Recorded live at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, California, and proudly sponsored by the McCallum Theatre, this episode features a captivating interview with entertainment professionals Joshua Carr and…
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We look ahead to five artists and groups we're ready to watch in 2025.
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We look back at our five favorite artists and groups from 2024.
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We look back at our five favorite songs from 2024.
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*ENCORE* Danny Bonaduce | A Partridge Living Amongst the Palm Trees: Journey from Stardom to Serenity
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59:50In this special "Best of" encore episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, we're revisiting a summer favorite featuring the exuberant television and radio personality Danny Bonaduce. Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence as they sit down with the former child star and radio host for a lively chat at Skip Page’s iconic venue in the heart of the Coac…
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Barbara Kerr, Performing Artist & Journalist | Celebrating Passion: Theater, Journalism, and Life Stories
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1:02:30Discover the captivating journey of Barbara Kerr as she navigates through theater and journalism, and bringing profound insights to the Palm Springs arts scene. Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in a delightful exchange in the corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, California, where tales unfold over this lively episode o…
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Rising artist/songwritier Emily Brooke released her latest album "all of the pieces (unplugged)" in November. We chat with Emily about her album, why she went the acoustic route, how she got into music, being on American Idol, meeting Taylor Swift's family, going on tour in the Netherlands, what's next and so much more. onathan's Drinking: Filmland…
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Jim Valdez | From Cowboy Cantina to Movie Magic: Another Coachella Valley Adventure
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1:00:00Welcome to another riveting episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar! This week, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with entrepreneur and movie producer Jim Valdez, the dynamic force behind the Cowboy Cantina and La Copa Sports Bar. In this lively and engaging conversation, Jim shares his incredible journey from a small-town dreamer in…
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Partners in life and music, Sarah and Austin McCombie are better known as the Americana-folk duo Chatham Rabbits. We chat with Sarah and Austin about how they got into music, their upcoming album Be Real With Me (out in February), how the album differs from their previous releases, how they became the Chatham Rabbits, their songwriting process and …
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Guest: Kim McNulty | Forging Futures: Uniting Education and a Local Workforce
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49:50In this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with Kim McNulty, Co-Founder and Vice President of One Future Coachella Valley. Kim shares her firsthand experiences growing up in the valley and participating in its transformative growth over the decades. A strong advocate for education as a vital componen…
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Guest: Ronnie King | A Deep Dive into the Musical Journey of a Coachella Valley Producing Legend
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1:08:00Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for an engaging hour with the legendary music producer Ronnie King. Recorded at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, this episode explores Ronnie’s illustrious career, from his musical roots in the Valley to working with iconic artists like Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and Mariah Carey. Ronnie shares stories of …
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Lisa May's Transition From Radio Waves to Weight Racks
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55:50Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on this week's episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar as they sit down with Lisa May, former iconic voice from the Kevin & Bean Show and now a successful private weight-training coach in Palm Desert. Podcasting from the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar, they delve into Lisa's fascinating journey f…
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The story of Waterville, OH indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard - Michael Belazis (vocals, guitar) and Devin East (vocals, guitar), joined by Nate Miner (keys, vocals) -- is set to release their new EP Raindrop River on Dec. 6. We chat with Mike about the new EP, how the band came to be, if they really won a Facebook raffle to record their first album, h…
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Jet Jurgensmeyer performs his song Stayed from his album The Ride: phase 2 which he co-wrote with PJ North. We chat about why he likes to be part of the songwriting process and how Stayed came to be.
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John Ratzenberger | From Cheers Sitcom Icon to Pixar Powerhouse
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55:40Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence at Skip Paige's Little Bar for a delightful episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar featuring special guest John Ratzenberger. Known for his iconic role as Cliff Clavin on Cheers and an impressive array of Pixar voices, Ratzenberger shares stories from his fascinating career. From his serendipitous audit…
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Growing up along Kentucky’s Country Music Highway U.S. 23, Adam Chaffins' sound owes as much to the lush mountains of his home state as it does to the paved canyons of the city he now calls home. We chat with Adam about his new music, growing up in eastern Kentucky, heading to Nashville, being a session musician and part of touring bands, being abl…
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Celebrating 20 Years of Stiletto Entertainment with Garry Kief: A Special Interview
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54:50Patrick Evans and Randy Florence bring us a nostalgic encore episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, featuring an insightful interview with Garry Kief, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board at the McCallum Theatre and President & CEO of Stiletto Entertainment. This special episode, originally aired in 2023, dives into Kief's dynamic career in…
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Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen performs While We're Still Friends
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12:54Country artist Allie Colleen performs her song While We're Still Friends, which features country superstar Lee Brice. The honest and sincere single, with lyrics full of raw emotion, was co-written by Allie Colleen, Sara Brice and Lee Brice. We also chat about how this collaboration came to be and how her collaborations typically happen.…
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Jere Ring & Bruce Fessier | Dueling Pianos & Hidden Truths: A Tribute to Liberace
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1:04:50In this captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, co-hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence delve into the fascinating legacy of Liberace with guests Bruce Fessier, a longtime culture editor and columnist at The Desert Sun, and Jere Ring, an entertainer who knew Liberace personally. Together, they explore the dazzling yet complex life o…
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Jet Jurgensmeyer shares his song Bones from his album The Ride: phase 2 which is the only song he wrote solo on the album. We chat about how Bones is a special song to him and how special it's been to give back to several organizations.
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Nether Hour is a trio of unapologetic rebels fusing the swampy grooves of Louisiana with Texas-sized doses of funk, blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. We chat with Bobby, Bishop and Bercy about their new single Long As I Ain’t Alone, their upcoming new album Moonshine, how the group came to be, their process for creating music, what their live shows a…
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Tom Rielly | From Dial-Up to TED Talks: A Global Journey in Tech and Activism
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45:50Tom Rielly, a pioneering figure in the LGBTQ+ community and founder of the TED Fellows program, joins Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for a compelling conversation on Big Conversations, Little Bar. With over 34 years of involvement in TED Conferences, Rielly shares insights into the evolution of TED and the importance of fostering diverse voices t…
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Rising country music artist Charly Reynolds released her debut album, Off The Record, in September. We chat with Charly about bringing that album to life, moving to Nashville at age 18, having vocal surgery, how she approaches songwriting, having fun on social media, her Off The Record tour, what's next and more. Jonathan's Drinking: Southern Star …
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Country artist Allie Colleen performs her song Grass On The Grave and we chat about her tattoos and a personal addition to the collection.Hops & Spirits
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Bob Hardt's Wild Ride: From ABC News to Palm Springs Paradise
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59:50Bob Hardt, a seasoned journalist with a remarkable career spanning from local radio to national news, shares his extraordinary experiences in this engaging conversation. He recounts pivotal moments in history, including the coverage of the Kennedy assassination and the impact of the Watergate scandal, highlighting how these events shaped his profes…
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Jade Eagleson has made quite the mark on the international country music scene and he just made his Grand Ole Opry debut. We chat with Jade about his Opry debut, how he met his wife and their first date, growing upn on his grandparent’s small town farm in Ontario, what music he listend to growing up, how he met Shaina Twain, his jump from the farm …
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Jet Jurgensmeyer shares his song Ruin This Town from his album The Ride: phase 2 and we chat about the difference in being both an actor and musician.Hops & Spirits
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Kate Spates Inspiring Story: Entrepreneurship, Family, and Community Impact
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1:00:50Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, as they welcome the dynamic local entrepreneur and philanthropist, Kate Spates. From the intimate setting at Skip Paige's Little Bar, Kate shares her journey through the Coachella Valley over the past 44 years and talks about her influential role in the co…
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Dexter and The Moonrocks
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54:12A former fry cook, oil field operator, concrete surface decorator and kids’ baseball coach met up in a small town in West Texas and started playing music together (as one does in small town West Texas). We chat with Fox and James Tuffs from Dexter and the Moonrocks about their latest song Like You (Like You), their EP Western Space Grunge which the…
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Dodi Henry's Excellent Global Adventure: From Sarajevo to Palm Springs
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53:50In this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, co-hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence chat with Dodi Henry, owner of the iconic restaurant and bar, The Nest, in Indian Wells. Dodi shares her journey from Sarajevo, Bosnia, where she played basketball and discovered America through her uncle's restaurant in Beverly Hills, to becoming a renowned…
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Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, Christian Hayes grew up surrounded by southern storytelling. We chat with Christian about his debut EP Last I Love You, how he got the nickname Lullaby Kid, growing up in a musical family, writing 900 songs before heading to Nashville, hitting the stage at Americanfest and so much more. Jonat…
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Beyond the Bar: Allie Colleen shares The Otherside
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10:18We love our conversations, but sometimes you've got to go "Beyond The Bar" for a little more insight into a song and artist. We kick it all off with Allie Colleen as she shares on of her favorite songs "The Otherside", how the co-write with Carter Winter came to be and how excitied she is to go on tour with Jelly Roll.…
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David Junk & Fred Bronson | From Ohio to Moscow: A Raucous Journey Through 1990s Russia's Music Revolution
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1:05:50Welcome to a fascinating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, presented by the McCallum Theatre and brought to you from the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, California. Dive into the fascinating world of 1990s Russia with our distinguished guests, David Junk and Fred Brons…
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