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Big Conversations, Little BarAuthor: Mutual Broadcasting System LLC
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. The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! 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. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Scott Coulter & Michael Childers: Stories From The Producers of Palm Springs’ One Night In Hollywood
Episode 4
Monday, 2 February, 2026
From 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 shares how his company, Spot-On Entertainment, grew from performing to creating concert experiences for orchestras and performing arts centers nationwide—plus how the Palm Springs Pops Orchestra and Plaza Theatre programming are bringing fresh energy downtown. Photographer-producer Michael Childers adds Hollywood history, personal milestones, and a playful (sometimes outrageous) nostalgia for the Plaza’s past, while also reflecting on how AI is expanding creative possibilities in photography and exhibitions. Along the way: stories of Dolly Parton, Broadway paths not taken, the power of live performance as “church,” and why restored venues matter to artists and communities. The episode spotlights friendship, gratitude, and the momentum behind Coachella Valley’s cultural renaissance.TakeawaysThe Plaza Theatre restoration isn’t cosmetic—it’s major infrastructure: sound, air, and artist-first spaces.The Palm Springs Pops Orchestra is anchoring a multi-show series that blends local talent with major guests.Scott Coulter’s Spot-On Entertainment evolved from performing into producing concert concepts worldwide.A career “no” (and being ghosted after an audition) can redirect you into building your own platform.Michael Childers’ life story mirrors the arc of LGBTQ+ progress—visibility, partnership, and late-in-life marriage.Downtown Palm Springs performing arts drive real economic impact: audiences, restaurants, and nightlife momentum.Live performance is framed as modern “ministry”: connection, healing, and shared language through music.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #McCallumTheatre #ScottCoulter #MichaelChilders #PlazaTheatre #PalmSpringsPopsOrchestra #SpotOnEntertainment #OneNightInHollywood #PalmSpringsArts #Cabaret #Wicked #AIPhotography #DowntownPalmSprings #LivePerformance
