Hey Rhody Podcast

On this episode, Revill and guest co-host Ken Abrams are joined by The United Theater’s Carly Callahan (Executive Director), and Tony Nunes (artistic director) The United Theater in Westerly, Rhode Island, is one of the most unique arts venues anywhere in the world. We dive into its incredible history and its role in transforming downtown Westerly. Carly and Tony chat about the new program, Nashville North, which is creating an exciting pipeline between Nashville, America’s Music City, and Westerly. The program is a partnership with two notable Nashville institutions, The Bluebird Café, known for launching the careers of artists like Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, and Faith Hill, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Stay Connected with The United Webiste: Unitedtheatre.org | Instagram @unitedtheatre | Youtube | Facebook Links and Resources RIienergy.com/saveathomePVD FEST Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

Welcome to Hey Rhody Rewind, where we dive deep into the 100+ episode back episodes of Hey Rhody Podcast. This episode was recorded in 2022. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Alexus Lee, singer, songwriter, and musician. Alexus, Nick, and Sascha talk about the moment she knew music would be her "thing," what it's like to let people hear your emotions through music, playing PVD Fest, and more! Stay Connected with Alexus Aexusalee.com | @alexusalee | Youtube | Spotify Links and Resources RIienergy.com/saveathomePVD FEST Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

Welcome to Hey Rhody Rewind, where we dive deep into the 100+ episode back episodes of Hey Rhody Podcast. This episode was recorded in 2021. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Laura Afonso, the woman behind the cheeky brand Buns and Bites and the online clothing boutique Pinkie Swear. Laura, Nick and Sascha discuss the beginning of Buns and Bites, Laura’s fav pizzas around the state, finding your passion and more. Connect with Laura Instagram | Bunsandbites.com Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

On this episode of we are joined by wellness expert and founder of LOVE HEALING & SPIRITUAL GROWTH, Elizabeth Cornetta. Charlie Brewer joins as a guest co-host. This episode begins a little differently than usual, with a guided breathing exercise and a reading from Louise Hay's affirmation cards. Elizabeth discusses the power of affirmations and the importance of mindfulness and breathwork in daily life. She also provides a glimpse into her retreats, sharing details about the transformative experiences participants can expect. Save the Date for PVD FEST September 5 & 6, 2025 Join Love, Healing, and Spiritual Retreat on August 17-22nd. Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights in the Bahamas | Tickets Stay Connected with Elizabeth: Elizabethcornetta.com | iloveyogatoo@gmail.com Read about Elizabeth on HeyRhody.Com Stay Connected with Charlie - @itscharliebrewer Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody This episode was recorded at Conversations Studio. Book your session today. Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

This week on the show, Revill sits down with father and son duo Cameron and Kevin Connaughton, the founders of Rhodeway Financial. This amazing nonprofit provides free financial planning and literacy services to underserved communities right here in Rhode Island. We are joined by guest co-host Nikoli Blinow OMpowerment Psychotherapy for a powerful conversation about their work. Links & Resources: Work with Rhodeway Financial: Rhodeway.org | LinkedIn Work with Nikoli Blinow Ompowermentpsych.com | LinkedIn Sponsors: Providence Children's Museum | Get Your Tickets To Play On! Oct 17th 2025 PVD FEST The People's Festival of Art, Music, and Culture September 5 & 6th Get Your Beach Pass | Riparks.ri.gov/beaches Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody This episode was recorded at Conversations Studio. Book your session today. Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

In this episode, Revill and Jenna sit down with The Providence Real Estate Guy himself, Jim DeRentis. From growing up in Warwick to making a career leap from banking to real estate, Jim shares the story behind his success and how he landed a feature on HGTV’s House Hunters. The conversation also gets personal – Jim chats about life with a public figure spouse and the couple's shared love of Rhode Island’s vibrant food scene. Links & Resources: thepvdrealestateguy.comResidentialproperties.com @jamesderentis RIienergy.com/saveathome Stay Connected: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Revill: @letschatrevill Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@heyrhody This episode was recorded at Conversations Studio. Book your session today. Interested in advertising with Hey Rhody? Email us at Mail@HeyRhody.com

On this episode of the Hey Rhody Podcast, Revill, guest co-host Josh a.k.a JMACK, sit down with Rhode Island’s most famous resident, Dawny The Duck, and owner Justin Tayme. Dawny the Duck is a media darling who is known for spreading love and happiness across Rhode Island. Chances are, if you are out and about in Providence, you have run into Dawny and Justin. Justin shares his journey from growing up in Providence and always wanting a pet duck, and the wild ride that Dawny has brought them on. Justin also shared plans for Dawny. Dawny, including merchandise, a children’s book about recycling, and even dreams of her becoming a team mascot. Links & Resources: Dawny online - Instagram | TikTok | Twitch Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow John: @jmack2o23 Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com This episode was produced and edited by John Balleste of The JMack Experience Podcast and recorded at the Social Enterprise Greenhouse

On this episode of the Hey Rhody Podcast, Revill chats with Rhode Island comedian Doug Key. Doug is the founder of Rhode Island’s first comedy festival, the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, which returns to Newport from May 22 to May 25, 2025. You can also catch Doug’s special Mother of the Year on Mark Normand’s YouTube channel. Revill and Doug talk about his comedic influences growing up—from classic films to legendary SNL cast members. Doug shares how starting his comedy career in Rhode Island helped shape his voice and perspective as a comedian. They also dive into the Rogue Island Comedy Festival’s decade-long run and what audiences can look forward to at this year’s event. Links & Resources: Get your tickets for Rogue Island Comedy Festival May 22nd - May 25th, 2025 Follow Rouge Island Comedy Festival on: Rogueislandcomedyfest.com | Instagram | Facebook Follow Doug on Instagram Listen to Doug's Special - Mother of The Year Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com This episode was produced and edited by John Balleste of The JMack Experience Podcast and recorded at the Quahog Creative Studio

On this episode of the Hey Rhody Podcast, Revill and Jenna chat with Michael Gravison, Marketing Director of the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, about the upcoming LIL RHODY LAUGH R!OT comedy festival. This exciting new event, set to bring big laughs to Providence from March 27th to 31st, will feature a diverse lineup of local and national comedians at mutiple venues across Providence. Michael provides an inside look at the festival's creation, its goal of establishing Providence as a comedy hub, and details on how to get tickets and stay updated on the full schedule. Listen in to get the scoop on this hilarious four-day celebration! Links & Resources: Get your tickets for Lil Rhody Laugh R!ot Follow along on Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com This episode was produced and edited by Ryan Ardito Fim and recorded at the Quahog Creative Studio

On today’s episode of the Hey Rhody Podcast, Revill sits down with Rhode Island native Paul Mecurio–an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor. Known for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Paul has built an impressive career spanning television, film, and live performances. In addition to his comedy, Paul is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Inside Out with Paul Mecurio and a regular commentator on major news and sports networks, including CNN, MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Fox News, HLN, and ESPN. Now, he’s bringing his hit one-man Broadway show, Permission to Speak, to the United Theater in Westerly on March 7 and 8. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from Wall Street lawyer to stand-up comedian, the importance of taking risks, and how comedy and art can bridge connections in an increasingly isolated world. Plus, he gives us the inside scoop on the best places to eat when he visits Rhode Island! Stay connected Get your tickets for Permission To Speak at The United Theater on March 7th and 8th Follow Paul online: Paulmecurio.com | @paulmecurio | Listen to Inside Out with Paul Mecurio | @Yotuube Read Paul’s interview with Hey Rhody Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com This episode of The Hey Rhody Podcast was filmed and recorded at The United Theater and produced and edited by John “Jack” Balleste of The JMACK Experience Podcast

On this episode of Hey Rhody, we chat with Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival's Shawn Quirk and Ericka Joy Atwell-Cardona. Experience Hollywood glamour at Flickers' annual Red Carpet Experience—a black-tie optional event featuring cocktails, dinner, awards, and a live Oscars telecast at the Graduate Hotel. We discuss the festival's impressive Oscar connections (six nominated films this year!) and keep an eye out for Hey Rhody's Chris Revill and Jenna Kaplan on the red carpet. Shawn and Ericka share their Rhode Island roots, their love of film, and their journeys to working in the industry. We also talk about every Rhode Islanders favorite things, and restaurants, from Olympia Tea Room to Stanley's Famous Hamburgers Stay connected Get tickets to The Red Carpet Experience on March 2nd at The Graduate Providence Instagram: @flickers.riiff Website:Rifilmfest.org/ Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com This episode was recorded at Quahog Creative Studios

On this episode of Hey Rhody, host Revill sits down with Dr. Jason Evans, Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology (CFIT) at Johnson & Wales University, and Chef Matt Britt, Organizer of The FIT Symposium, instructor, and co-host of the Culinary Now podcast, to discuss the exciting 2025 Johnson & Wales FIT Symposium. They delve into what attendees can expect from this year's event, exploring the key themes, workshops, and speakers that will be featured. Dr. Evans and Chef Britt share their insights on the importance of the symposium for the food innovation and technology landscape, the current challenges to our food system we are facing and possible solutions. Stay connected Get tickets to the FIT Symposium Cultivating Food on February 20 & 21, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island Instagram: @johnsonandwales, @jwuprovidence Listen to the Culinary Now Podcast Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Carl Byrd. You might know him as the co-host of Rhode Island's longest-running podcast, Code X Prime, or DJ Mr Byrd spinning tunes. Carl's been everywhere from moderating panels at RI Comic Con, AEW wrestling events, CIC, and Ecas Theater We dive deep into his childhood in South Providence, and how Code X Prime became a cornerstone of his friendship with co-host Victor. The Rhode Island creative community is crucial for success and how we all support each other. Old school hip hop and the balancing act of raising a family and working a full-time job while pursuing your passions. Stay connected with Carl Code X Prime Podcast | Dj Mr Byrd | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Fleet Dj’s | Youtube Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

Welcome to Hey Rhody Rewind, where we dive deep into the 100+ episode back episodes of Hey Rhody Podcast. In this week’s episode we are joined by Mads and Caroline Vericker, owners and founders of HeartLeaf Books a new Co-Op bookstore on Federal Hill. Mads, Caroline, Nick and Sascha talk about how Mads always wanted to start their own thing, how a yard sale kicked off HeartLeaf Books, finding their spot on Federal Hill, why starting a co-op was so important to them, and more! Stay connected with HeartLeaf Books Heartleafbooks.com | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

This episode is a recorded interview with Steven Schirripa for HeyRhody.com Steven Schirripa is best known for playing Bobby “Bacala” Baccalieri on The Sopranos and Detective Anthony Abetemarco in Blue Bloods. This month, Schirripa brings the popular Talking Sopranos podcast to The United Theatre on November 23 to celebrate The Soprano's 25th anniversary. Along with co-stars Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), and Vincent Pastore (Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero), Schirripa chats about his connections to Rhode Island, why the best meatball he has ever had is here in Lil Rhody, and what we can expect from a Talking Sopranos live show. Read the article on HeyRhody.com Catch Talking Sopronos at The United Theater on November 23rd. Stay Connected with Steve @Instagram Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

Brendan Kirby is a comedian, co-author of Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook, and co-host of The Rhode Show. On this episode, Brendan chats with Revill and Jenna about his early days in public access television hosting Wicked Late, and his journey to L.A that brought him back home to host The Rhode Show, the origins, of the Seinfeld cookbook, his time interning for David Letterman, interviewing celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, and much more. Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Catch Brendan on The Rhode Show on weekdays at 9 a.m. on WPRI 12 and live streaming on WPRI.com and Youtube Connect with Brendan on Facebook and Instagram Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

Vanessa Volz is the President and CEO of Sojourner House a nonprofit that focuses on victim services that promote healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and to effect systems change. On today's episode, Revill and Jenna chat with Vanessa about what brought her to Rhode Island, and the journey that led her to work at Sojourner House. The Rhode Island Food scene, the importance of self-care, and Sojourner House's upcoming 14th Annual Masquerade Ball! Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Get your tickets for the 14th annual Masquerade Ball: Fall in the Enchanted Forest November 22, 2024 from 7-11pm at the Graduate Providence Hotel Stay Connected with Sojourner House Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

Bryan Molloy is the founder of Meteor Trail Creative. Bryan has almost two decades of experience in graphic design, working with a variety of talented people & companies. Bryan's work can be seen both locally and nationally. Past clients of Bryans have included Mike Tyson, Jenna Fisher, Providence College, Barstool Sports, Neil Young, and many more. On today's episode, we are joined by guest host Hey Rhody Editor Ken Abrams. Bryan and Revill share their origin story of meeting at the Providence Flea. Bryan chats about working with his high-profile clients. The importance of logos, album art, and music posters and Revill and Ken share their experiences at this year's Newport Folk Festival seeing acts like De LaSoul and Conan O’Brien. Bryan shares how being a family friend of The Farley Brothers led to being a background actor in Me Myself and Irene. We also chat about the best food and breweries in Rhode Island. Links & Resources: West Broadway Neighborhood Association Presents Dexter Park’s Halloween Extravaganza on October 26th! 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 1560 Westminster StreetProvidence, RI, Stay Connected with Bryan on Meteortrailcreative.com Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Ken:@mrabrams Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com

On this episode of the Cold Soup podcast, host Adam Hogue muses on classical music and previews the URI Guitar & Mandolin Festival. The episode is a companion to the full October 2024 article in Hey Rhody Magazine.

JoJo Loves You is a handmade jewelry brand from Rhode Island that makes you look and feel glam, gorgeous, sparkly, and fabulous. Whether you're 5 or 105, you can rock your bling in jammies, yoga pants, jeans, or the most amazing dress imaginable. Revill and Jenna sit down with sisters and owners Missy Pagios and Kristen Cassisi, taking plenty of tangents as they share the origin story of JoJo Loves You. Ever wondered what kind of animal Revill or Jenna would be? They did! We also dive into how a strong support system is crucial for entrepreneurship. The sisters open up about their struggles—starting a business as new moms, balancing marriage, family, and friendships, and navigating the challenges of the pandemic. They also reveal how the JoJo Loves You community grew out of the pandemic and continues to thrive. Read about JoJo Loves You on HeyRhody.com Links & Resources: Rhode Island Energy: Ready for a no-cost home energy assessment? Visit RIienergy.com/saveathome today Providence Children's Museum Presents: Play On on Friday, October 18th 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Purchase your tickets for this 21+ adults-only event Stay Connected with JoJo Loves You online Jojolovesyou.com Instagram @jojolovesblings and Facebook Join the Bling Addict Community Stay Connected on Instagram: @HeyRhody | @PVDMonthly | @So_RI | @thebay_mag Follow Jenna: @jennnaaakap Follow Chris: @letschatrevill and @letschatpodcasting Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel: Youtube.com/@heyrhody Hey Rhody Media: Interested in advertising with us? Drop us a line at Mail@HeyRhody.com