The Speakeasyradio’s Podcast

ep7 Begin Again

What does it take to begin again? In Episode 7, hosts Melanie Rae and Ann Welman explore the theme of reinvention and second chances. Special guest Sue Gauthier-Pin shares the story of growing a successful acting career after a major life pivot, featuring storytellers Lisa Ramelow and Sue Perkins. Recorded on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach — real stories, real people, real life.

ep6 Best of the Best

Speak Easy takes the stage. Episode 6 was recorded live at the Long Beach Community Playhouse as part of the Long Beach Community Theater's production of The Best of the Best Stories. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman — Artistic Director of the Long Beach Community Theater — this special episode features storytellers Sue Gauthier-Pin, Giovanna Martinelli, Brody Fitzpatrick, and Alex Stein bringing their most powerful personal stories to a live audience. This is storytelling at its finest.

ep5 Long Beach Soul Collective at Secret Island

Settle in for an evening of stories, music, and poetry recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Welman, Episode 5 features Doyle Smiens, Subject Matter, Tommy Domino, and Acoustic Soul Express in an intimate performance produced by the Long Beach Soul Collective. This is community storytelling at its most alive.

ep4 Mixed Tape Confessions part 4

Mixed Tape Confessions comes to the studio. Episode 4 brings storytellers Sue Perkins and Vickie Wippel into the KLBP studio for Part 4 of the Long Beach Community Theater's Mixed Tape Confessions, featuring music by Joni Mitchell and Reba McEntire. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman. Pull up a chair.

Ep3 Mixed Tape Confessions part 3

Speak Easy heads back to the stage for Part 3 of Mixed Tape Confessions, recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features storytellers Danny Lemos, Ravina Wadhwani, Ida Pickett, and Chad Bishop sharing their most memorable and personal stories before a live audience. Turn it up.

ep2 Mixed Tape Confessions part 2

Speak Easy returns for Part 2 of Mixed Tape Confessions, recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse as part of the Long Beach Community Theater production. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features storytellers Gregory Chavez, Sanyon Syprasoeuth, Jesse Soriano, and Liam. Turn it up.

ep1 Mixed Tape Confessions part 1

Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features stories and music from Mixed Tape Confessions — Part 1 of the Long Beach Community Theater production recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse. Featuring storytellers Lorenzo Gigliotti, Amy Haller, Rick Sanchez, and Jerlene Tatum. This is where it all began.