About Last Night is a podcast series about exploring the highs and lows of a creative journey and seeking joy.
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Parry Ray Podcasts
Showcases a wide range of industries and fields, featuring guests from entrepreneurship, entertainment, sports, arts, science, and more. The podcast bridges the gap between personal and professional experiences, allowing listeners to connect with the guests on a deeper level and draw inspiration from their diverse journeys. With each episode, listeners are not only inspired by the guests' stories of triumph but also gain practical lessons and strategies that can be applied to their own lives ...
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Deadpool Writer Rhett Reese joins TV voice of the Phoenix Suns Kevin Ray to discuss his rise through Hollywood, Arizona sports fandom & the perfection of Ryan Reynolds.
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He's now part of a massively successful movie Franchise with the Success of Deadpool, but Arizona native Rhett Reese shares just how close they were to never getting the movie off the launch pad. He's an example of resilience and believing in your dreams and the things you love. From that moment he thought it might be time to look into another form…
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State 48 Founder Michael Spangenberg Gets Real About Local Business Success
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You've seen their uniquely designed TShirts along with other apparel and merchandise around the State and in some instances the globe for a decade now. But do you know who is behind the launch and growth of one of Arizona's many local business success stories? Michael Spangenberg was like so many other Entrepreneurs who had a dream and vision. Alon…
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She's overseen Super Bowl's & NCAA Championships, One Of The Most Influential Members Of The Arizona Sports Community, Jay Parry talks big games and a career filled with big moments
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In the latest installment of Breakthrough Chronicles I caught up with one of the busiest women in Sports! What does it take to pull off successful Super Bowl's and a Men's Final 4? Jay Parry has had a front row seat as the CEO and Executive who has been tasked with making them spectacular not only for Arizona but for the world to see! From WNBA Cha…
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Cheryl Miller is the true definition of a basketball legend, Hall of Famer and numerous other accolades! Inside her story, she touches on who inspired her, how her family played a massive role in her success ...
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She dominated the game long before Social Media and live broadcasts of women's basketball. Can you imagine the attention and social media explosion that would occur if a player scored 105 points in a game today?! She did that! She's long been considered the better Miller of the hooping Millers. You might know her brother Reggie? Knee injuries cut h…
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JJake Plummer-Valley football legend-Business owner-drawing up plays for a better quality of life
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Jake Plummer stopped by on our latest Episode of Breakthrough Chronicles. He has always marched to his own beat. From his days at ASU to the NFL, Plummers path in life has and will always be on his terms. He never wanted to be defined by just football and now his purpose is built around trying to provide a better quality of life by educating the ma…
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Award winning, Legendary Investigative Journalist Mike Watkiss has always been chasing a story-we catch up with him
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On the newest episode of Breakthrough Chronicles with Kevin Ray, he sits down with long-time, award-winning journalist Mike Watkiss to discuss his career, acting, family and covering some of the most infamous trials in American history.By Kevin Ray
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Rex Chapman Unfiltered-A raw, emotional & powerful conversation with the man known as King Rex
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He was seemingly born to have a basketball in his hand. As the only son born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Laura and Wayne Chapman, young Rex would feel the pull of that orange sphere at an early age to no ones surprise considering his father Wayne played professionally. It wasn't quite that simple however. Few knew of his love for the Pool and his…
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Unstoppable- How Anthony Robles-Born with 1 leg became a 3X All American Wrestler-In his own words
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Anthony Robles was born with one leg to a mother who was only 16 years old. You wanna talk about the odds being stacked against you?! But the fierce, loving, nurturing spirit and attitude of his mother Judy would be instilled in him seemingly the moment he took his first breath. What others saw as a disability, Anthony's mother saw and chose to tea…
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3 Strokes couldn't stop her-Health setbacks became catalyst to Pen Bestseller-Coach Dar on Bouncing Back
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She's coached world class athletes, CEO's, world leaders, and artists. A 3rd Stroke took her skills, attributes and talents and required her to relearn every day tasks. In the process she realized she needed to heed some of her own coaching to start her journey back. The end result is a Best selling book that chronicles her path back and lays out s…
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A LIFETIME OF FIRSTS-HOW A HALL OF FAME HOOPER BECAME AN ALL WORLD HURDLER
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She grew up the 6th of 11 children where competition started early in her life. As a quiet, shy girl little did she know that 5 decades later she'd be in multiple Halls of Fame, a multi time Champion as an Executive as well as an Emmy Winning Broadcaster. Yet, none of those feats came without numerous obstacles being thrown at her. Her greatest acc…
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Eddie Johnson-Lessons from the Streets of Chicago, a Mother's Love and learning to Dream early
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The successful man you see and hear today was built thru early challenges in life in the Chicago projects of Cabrini Green. He survivied multiple brushes with death by the love and strong hand of his single mother as well as his siblings. He also learned the importance of Dreaming of something better and how those dreams put him on a path where he'…
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About Last Night: Episode 11 featuring Geeta Sidhu-Robb
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This episode’s guest is founder and CEO of Nosh Detox, Geets Sidhu Robb.If you follow me on Instagram or read my blog, you will know I am a huge Nosh Detox fan, so it was wonderful for me to sit down with Geeta and find out about her vision, her creative journey and her plans for the future for Nosh.Nosh Detox was primarily born out of Geeta’s need…
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About Last Night: Episode 10 featuring JoAnn Fowler
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This episode’s guest is the founder of makeup brand, Sappho, New Paradigm, JoAnn Fowler.JoAnn Fowler is an Emmy nominated make up artist and has a TV and film career that spans 25 years. She was compelled to start her own makeup line when an actress she worked with on the L word decided she didn’t want anything with parabens on her face anymore and…
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About Last Night: Episode 9 featuring Maneesha Patel
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This episode’s guest is the founder of skincare brand, Balbec Beauty - Maneesha Patel.Maneesha founded her brand, after she struggled with skin problems as an adult. Trying things that did not work, propelled and compelled her to find a solution. This was quite a shift as she was an academic before.Towards the end of our conversation Maneesha said …
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About Last Night: Episode 8 featuring Tarra Rosenbaum
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This episode’s guest is jewellery designer Tarra Rosenbaum.Creating jewellery has been a passion for Tarra ever since she was a child - it has never left her and obviously has evolved into a successful brand. She produces limited edition and bespoke pieces using ethically sourced gemstones and eco-friendly sourced precious metals. Her pieces are un…
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About Last Night: Episode 7 featuring Andy Wright
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Today’s guest is music producer Andy Wright.The list of people Andy has worked with is truly illustrious, artists like Simply Red, Luciano Pavarotti, Eurythmics, Jeff Beck, Dave Stewart, Simple Minds, and Annie Lennox, to name a few…and me of course!Andy’s career started in the mid 80s when he chased up a job ad in The Melody Maker and started work…
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About Last Night: Episode 6 featuring Sam Hamilton
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This episode’s guest is jewellery designer Sam Hamilton.Having spent a bit of time with Sam, I know she is bold, strong and fearless much like the pieces she creates. She also has a great sense of humour - which also runs through her creations, particularly her current collection called the "Pretty Dix" collection.I caught up with Sam at Bench in t…
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About Last Night: Episode 5 featuring Amanda Thompson
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This episode features fashion designer Amanda Thompson.One of the most fascinating things about Amanda, to me, is that her creative journey actually began as a professional ballet dancer.She was a dancer in Michael Clarke’s company, during which time Amanda danced in a Vivienne Westwood show and was photographed by Nick Knight many times, notably o…
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About Last Night: Episode 4 featuring Oli Rockberger
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This episode's guest, Oli Rockberger.Oli is a writer-producer, keys player and singer-songwriter. A long time former NY resident, Oli now lives in London where he grew up.Oli has worked with a staggering number of incredible musicians - Steve Gadd, Randy Brecker and John Mayer to name a few. If you check out Oli's website you will see it is a verit…
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About Last Night: Episode 3 featuring Ali Mapletoft
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This episode’s guest is designer Ali Mapletoft. Ali founded her brand, Age of Reason after noticing a gap in the market for high-end designs that have a message and purpose. Age of Reason produces luxury fashion and home accessories. Stunning, unique, edgy, cool - these are the words that spring to mind for me when I see Ali’s creations.Ali strongl…
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About Last Night: Episode 2 featuring Sheila McKain
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About Last Night is a podcast series that I have wanted to record for ages. Each episode I talk to someone who excels in their field, about the highs and lows of their creative journey and how and where they find joy in their lives.Fashion has always played an important part of my life. My love for fashion started at a very young age. I remember go…
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About Last Night is a podcast series hosted by me, Parry Ray.Each episode I talk to someone who excels in their field, about the highs and lows of their creative journey and how and where they find joy in their lives.Why About Last Night? Because I meet my guests at the end of the day and we have a conversation over a drink or two...…
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