Big Conversations, Little Bar Podcast
1) Brian Ellis | Gatekeeper of Glamour Shares Palm Springs' Untold Supper-Club Secrets
Legendary maître d’ Brian Ellis pulls back the velvet rope on five decades at Melvyn’s and the Ingleside Inn, where stars, moguls, and locals mixed like martinis as he opens up on this episode of Big ...Show More
2) Brad Fuhr, Media Entrepreneur | Local Radio, Community Advocacy, and Nostalgia Power a Resilient Desert
From the corner booth at Skip’s Little Bar, this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar explores modern radio, community impact, and the power of local voices. Our guest Brad Fuhr charts a path from...Show More
3) Teddy Grouya, AmDocs Festival | From Statecraft to Storycraft: Building Festivals, Films & Community
This episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence dives into how passion, persistence, and service shape a life in film and community. Our guest Teddy Grouya—founder of...Show More
4) Lou Schachter, Writer | True Crime, Travel, and Coachella Valley Scandals
At Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, narrative nonfiction writer and true crime sleuth Lou Schachter unpacks why crimes captivate us—and how travel fuels his reporting on Big Conversations, Litt...Show More
5) Dr. Patrick St. Pierre | From Battlefield Discipline to Robotic Shoulder Repair & Burgundy Wisdom
What do Ranger School grit, cutting-edge robotics, and Burgundy wine have in common? This lively episode of Big Conversations, Litte Bar with Patrick Evans & Randy Florence traces an extraordinary jou...Show More
6) Gary Levingston | From Church Pew to Primetime: Faith, Fame, and Second Acts
Recorded at the famed corner booth of Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, follows a remarkable journey fro...Show More
7) Lee Mills, Artistic Director | From Montana to Maestro: Orchestras, EDM, and Palm Springs Magic
This episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with Patrick Evans and Randy Florence spotlights a dynamic leader shaping the desert’s classical scene. As artistic director for Palm Springs Friends of P...Show More
8) Lola Kent, Event Planner | Inside Desert Glam: Event Magic, Wedding Wins, and Wild Weather
From New York steakhouse soirées to Coachella Valley showstoppers, event planner Lola Kent brings a decade-plus of creative fire to the corner booth on this week’s episode of Big Conversations, Little...Show More
9) David Church, Author | Uncovering Thomas Edison’s Mysterious Spirit Box and Hidden Inspirations
In this captivating episode, local author and playwright David Church takes listeners on a fascinating journey through history, imagination, and creativity. Best known for his Edison Trilogy of novels...Show More
10) Danny Labin | JFED Desert CEO | Global Impact and Local Leadership: A Journey of Service
In this powerful episode, the hosts welcome Danny Labin, CEO of the Jewish Federation of the Desert, for a conversation spanning his global experiences and local commitments. From producing Sesame Str...Show More