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Here it is the last episode of the podcast, episode no. 203! Joining me as my final guest is the return of dancer and wine-enthusiast, Jacqueline Joyner. Just like part one it's anything goes on this conversation, and by far the most personal and emotional one yet. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did, plus we have more cameos from past guests giving their toasts to show.  Reminder: All these episodes are available till March 30th. Thank you to everyone that supported the podcast all these years, I couldn't have done it without your support.

This is it, it's the first of our two-part series finale of Absolute Talk! Eddy V. and Lou Colella join me in this very laid-back chat about everything going on in the world. No random themes here, just fun times. Also, some of my past guests join in with sendoffs for me as well as their favorite memories of the show. Part two, the very last episode will air next Monday.

We end the year with a newbie, but a goodie as Jessie Lopez and Ariel Peck join the pod for a great chat! They have some amazing, individual dance journeys that you wouldn't believe growing up. Also, what was that one moment that sparked the start of Ariel's photography career? Plus, how did they first meet and what makes their west coast swing teaching dynamic unique? And we'll even get into a couple of their dance routines that are amazing in very different ways genre-wise. If you want to check out Ariel's website, go to ari-photography.com

We've made it!!! It's the 200th episode of the pod that says it all, It's Absolute Talk! Today, Aric Lemieux a.k.a. DJ 911 and I wrap up our deep dive into the legendary music of the G.O.A.T. of parodies, Weird Al Yankovic! We'll look at his hilarious tracks from "Word Crimes" to "Polka Face" and everything in-between. Also, thank you for supporting this show since the very first episode in 2018. Without it, none of this would be possible, and I'm very grateful for all of it.

With only a few episodes left, and close to the big milestone, we get "Weird" today! Joining me is Aric Lemieux a.k.a. DJ 911 as we look back at the music of the greatest parody musician of all time. This week, we look at the first few decades of the music and videos of Weird Al Yankovic from "My Bologna" to "Eat It", all the way to "All About the Pentiums." The 200th Episode of Absolute Talk will air next week.

With only a few episodes left, we give you on episode 198 the sixth and final installment of Bonus Audio Extras. They are clips from previous interviews that were never used in their respective episodes. We have soundbytes from guests including Alyssa Schoeller, Angelique Early, Victor Loveira, Renee Wasko, Lou Colella, Zack Ruggiers, Tara Trafzer, and a little bit of StreetHype from Tony Tucker.

With only five episodes left, it's Episode 197 and Mark Bolter is back to talk about our favorite football team, THE NEW YORK GIANTS!! This was before the losing streak for what it's worth, but we share our favorite memories of big blue. Also, what's on our mind these days from Twitter to dance, and everything in-between.

We are only four episodes away from episode 200 in the final season of the show! Today, we're back with more of Victor Loveira sharing his time in Australia. This week, he shares if anything was different from his first event to the second and third times there including the culture down under. Plus, what else is on his mind and what are his favorite memories of the past?

It's been a long time coming, but Victor Loveira is back to talk the land down under! He shares how he got the chance to finally go to Australia and what the culture was like there. Plus, he holds nothing back on several other topics and stories of recent times you have to hear.

Hey, we are finally back with a new collection of clips from past interviews that didn't quite make the cut! Joining me for this installment are Isabel Nunes-Siraco, Alyssa Schoeller, Renee Wasko, Emily Rose, Maria Ford, Vania Estes, "Tomdog" Morse, and Carl Coleman.

Today is Halloween, but it seems like it's horror is spread around from politics to sports. I'll talk about that, and what's in store coming up for the podcast. Don't forget to follow the hashtag #absolutetalkpodcast on Facebook.

One of my favorite, long-time west coast swing dance pros, Angelique Early, is on the podcast this week! She's a fantastic teacher of different trades whether it's dance or education, but was that what she wanted to do growing up? Also, how did West Coast Jamn start as well as who were the first pros she got to learn from? Those are a few of the topics and stories we got to share with more you'll find from this very chill chat. For more about the group, check out westcoastjamn.com

Today, we continue my fun conversation with the awesome Brad Whelan, famous for his great photography, emceeing, and more! We'll look back at how he got his start on the mic and what he has learned along the way. Plus, how did he first start learning west coast swing dancing along with the first pros he got to learn from? And what prompted him to move to Australia that has been the move of a lifetime? So much you have to hear with more stories on the way!

What a better way to kick off our return to Mondays than with my guest, West Coast Swing Photographer and Emcee, Brad Whelan!! We'll dive into how he got started in photography, meeting his fiancee Rachel, along with other hobbies and interests growing up. Plus he shares a scary moment that took place one night at a dance event in Germany that could've been a lot worse.

Rounding out our adulting month, Alyssa Schoeller reflects back on her high school days that you don't wanna miss that really became a head-scratcher. Plus, we finish reading random questions that were written and drawn at random. It is a fun month that we were proud...I guess you can say, to bring to you in the month of September.

So this week amongst other random questions, what were our favorite toys we played with growing up? Alyssa Schoeller and I answer that along with other possible highlights of our youth...and maybe even a teaser for next week?

This week, Alyssa Schoeller and I discuss the people we personally know that would be great for reality TV. That along with more random questions we have drawn on this "Mature Audience" month.

Alyssa Schoeller is back this month as we draw random questions on a variety of topics including one that involves the consequences of tequila. All that and more that's for a mature audience only, so be warned.

As a hard-working hip hop and ballet dancer, Tony Tucker is thriving in both music videos on his YouTube channels and for other recording artists! Today, he shares about his experience in a couple of them, "Test Me" by John Doss, and "Sugar My" by Jann Klose, and how those opportunities came about. Links to videos are available in the song title, and for Tony's YouTube channel here.

This week we find out more on what inspired Tony Tucker to start his own YouTube channels. Not only that, we look back at some of his favorite performances of the past including a few notable dancers along the journey. If you want to see his old channel click here, and for his newest one click here.