Big Conversations, Little Bar
by Mutual Broadcasting System LLC
Joe Croyle, Musician | Piano Bars, Vegas Stages, and Backstage Stories
About this podcast
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.
Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and around the world. And, a very special note of gratitude to our friends Skip Paige and Kate Spates for hosting us at Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA, and to the fine staff at the McCallum Theatre, without whose segment sponsorship this program would not be made possible to bring you every single week. Please support these enterprises as doing so helps support our ability to deliver hours of entertainment each month to our loyal followers.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 165 episodes
- Joe Croyle, Musician | Piano Bars, Vegas Stages, and Backstage Stories · 53 min · Episode 160Musician Joe Croyle joins Patrick Evans and guest co-host Mary Ann Halpin, his wife of 42 years, for a conversation spanning piano bars, Las Vegas stages, and Hollywood memories…
- Deven Green & Handsome Ned Douglas, Performers | Making Music, Mischief, and Room for Everyone · 52 min · Episode 159Performers Deven Green and Handsome Ned Douglas join Patrick Evans at Skip Paige’s Little Bar for a conversation connecting comedy, music, marriage, and community. Deven traces…
- Pepe Serna, Actor | Hollywood Stories and the Art of Saying Yes · 1 h 0 min · Episode 158Actor Pepe Serna brings Hollywood stories and a lifetime of saying “yes, and” to Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Friends. Joining Patrick at Skip Paige’s…
- Tim Kiley, Filmmaker | From Newsroom Trauma to Independent Film Dreams · 55 min · Episode 157Filmmaker and former news producer Tim Kiley joins Patrick Evans and guest co-host Shaun LaBelle, music producer and host of the Shaun LaBelle Show on 100.9FM The Patriot, at…
- Karen Devine, Television Journalist | Behind the Headlines: Trust, Family, and Finding Answers · 51 min · Episode 156What keeps a journalist asking tough questions after decades on television? KESQ anchor Karen Devine joins Patrick Evans and guest co-host Shaun LaBelle, music producer and host…
- Billy L’Amour, Drag Performer | From Ballet to Drag, Reinvention Takes Center Stage · 1 h 0 min · Episode 155From ballet stages in Japan to cabaret spotlights in Palm Springs, drag entertainer Billy L’Amour has built a life around performing. Billy joins Patrick Evans and guest co-host…
- Cheryl Bentyne, Musical Artist | Jazz Harmonies, Grammy Memories, and New Beginnings · 49 min · Episode 154From singing with her father's dance band at fourteen to spending 44 years with The Manhattan Transfer, Cheryl Bentyne has stories worth pulling up a stool for. She joins Patrick…
- Tom Snyder, CEO, Animal Samaritans | Saving Pets, Supporting People, Strengthening Community · 56 min · Episode 153Animal welfare, affordability, creativity, and community service converge in a lively conversation with Tom Snyder, CEO of Animal Samaritans. He explains to host Patrick Evans…
- Luke Yankee, Playwright & Producer | Broadway Memories, Family Legacy, and New Chapters · 57 min · Episode 152Playwright, director, actor, professor, and producer Luke Yankee joins the corner booth for a lively journey through a remarkable theatrical life. He shares memories of growing…
- Linda Gray, Actress | Breaking Barriers, Defying Expectations, Building a Legacy · 1 h 2 min · Episode 151Television icon Linda Gray kicks off a new season joining Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar for a candid, funny and revealing…
- Big Conversations Hits 150 Episodes of Stories, Laughter, Legacy | Guest Host: Bruce Fessier · 1 h 10 min · Season 2026 Episode 13On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, the tables turn as legendary Coachella Valley journalist Bruce Fessier steps in as guest…
- Baratunde Thurston, Media Entrepreneur | Balancing Technology, Humanity, and the Future Together · 1 h 0 min · Season 2026 Episode 12On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, Patrick sits down solo with media entrepreneur and digital thinker Baratunde Thurston for…
- Eric Frankson, Musician & Humanitarian | Music, Kindness, and Changing Lives in the Desert · 1 h 4 min · Season 2026 Episode 11On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, the hosts welcome musician and humanitarian Eric Frankson for an inspiring and deeply…
- Legendary Journalist Hank Plante Reflects on Truth, Courage, and Change · 59 min · Season 2026 Episode 10On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, award-winning journalist Hank Plante shares an extraordinary career journey from copy boy…
- Jimmy Steinfeldt, Photographer | Capturing Rock Legends Through a Camera Lens · 59 min · Season 2026 Episode 9On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, music photographer Jimmy Steinfeldt shares the incredible journey that took him from a…
- Ron Nyswaner, Filmmaker | From Small-Town Dreamer to Hollywood Storyteller · 1 h 5 min · Season 2026 Episode 8Filmmaker Ron Nyswaner joins Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar for an engaging and emotional conversation about his remarkable…
- Miss Jane Guy, Performer | Comedy, Tap, and Showbiz Stories Unleashed · 1 h 0 min · Season 2026 Episode 7In this lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence, the hosts welcome performer and tap dance powerhouse Miss Jane Guy for a wildly…
- Brian Ray | Inside A Legendary Musician’s Desert Roots · 57 min · Season 2026 Episode 6Recorded in the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence blends local pride with…
- Nelda Linsk | Palm Springs Glamour, Modernism, And Iconic Memories · 1 h 0 min · Season 2026 Episode 5Step into Palm Springs history with a conversation that feels like slipping into a poolside cabana in 1970. This episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans &…
- Scott Coulter & Michael Childers: Stories From The Producers of Palm Springs’ One Night In Hollywood · 49 min · Season 2026 Episode 4From the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar, the conversation swings from karaoke dreams to the real work of building a thriving arts scene. Singer-producer Scott Coulter…







