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As a journalist and former TV anchor/reporter, I always told stories rooted in emotion and vulnerability.

Podcast · By Bella Michaels · English · Official site

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Aug 31, 2026
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  1. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Tim Johnson Jr.: New Album, Growing Up on Nickelodeon & Disney to Everybody Still Hates Chris & More (opens the original)

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    Tim Johnson Jr. is an actor, singer, and dancer who grew up as a child actor on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel and has continued to evolve as a triple-threat artist. Most recently, he voiced young Chris Rock in the Comedy Central animated series Everybody Still Hates Chris . In this fun and candid conversation, Tim joins Bella Michaels to talk about his new album, Homegrown , his journey as an artist, the stories and inspiration behind his music, and what it means to continue growing and evolvin

  2. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Jason Earles: Hannah Montana 20 Years Later, His Journey, Directing & Mentoring Disney's Next Generation (opens the original)

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    Jason Earles is an actor, comedian and director best known for playing Jackson Stewart on Disney’s Hannah Montana. If you grew up watching Disney Channel in the 2000s, chances are Jason was a huge part of your childhood. In this episode, Jason takes us behind the scenes of one of Disney Channel’s most iconic shows as we celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. He opens up about the surprising story behind landing the role of Jackson, working alongside Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus, finding hi

  3. Episode · Aug 10, 2026

    Isaiah Bailey: Faith, Perseverance and Becoming The Phantom (opens the original)

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    Isaiah Bailey stars as one of musical theatre’s most iconic roles as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. Isaiah takes me behind his journey to the stage, including the moment he nearly stepped away from performing altogether before landing the role that would change everything. We talk about his classical and opera training, the discipline and preparation that goes into performing as The Phantom, and the unexpected moments that come with performing live—including one VERY unforgettable onst

  4. Episode · Aug 3, 2026

    Jaylen Lyndon Hunter: From Broadway to Michael (opens the original)

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    Jaylen Lyndon Hunter is an actor, singer and dancer best known for his role as Young Marlon in the $1 billion global box office success Michael . Born in Granada, Spain and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Jaylen began acting at 7 years old before taking the stage as Young Simba in Disney's The Lion King Rafiki National Tour. He later joined the cast of MJ The Musical, where he portrayed Young Marlon Jackson and served as the understudy for Young Michael. Jaylen made his big-screen debut in Michael

  5. Episode · Jul 27, 2026

    Matthew Schwab: Horsegirls, Acting, Disability Advocate, TEDx Speaker (opens the original)

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    Matthew Schwab is an actor, disability advocate and TEDx speaker who has Down syndrome. Matthew discusses his latest film, Horsegirls , which premiered at the Tribeca Festival, and shares what drew him to a story centered around autism, his experience bringing the film to life and what he hopes audiences take away from it. He also opens up about his journey into acting, the importance of authentic disability representation in Hollywood and how he's using his platform to advocate for greater incl

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