https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com Speak Easy is a radio program from KLBP, Long Beach hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman.  We feature local storytellers to connect our community one story at a time. 

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 00:38:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Speak Easy is a community storytelling show hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, broadcasting live on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach. Every episode features real people sharing real stories — live performances, intimate studio conversations, and music that moves you. From the stage of the Long Beach Community Theater to the KLBP studio, Speak Easy is where Long Beach comes to tell its truth. New episodes every other Tuesday. Speakeasyradio Speakeasyradio No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22127919/SpeakEasy_Flyer_2048x2048.jpg https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com 144 144 ep7 Begin Again https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/ep7-begin-again/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/ep7-begin-again/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 00:38:00 -0300 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/23b77549-8de7-3145-8bf1-252fbeedb874 What does it take to begin again? In Episode 7, hosts Melanie Rae and Ann Welman explore the theme of reinvention and second chances. Special guest Sue Gauthier-Pin shares the story of growing a successful acting career after a major life pivot, featuring storytellers Lisa Ramelow and Sue Perkins. Recorded on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach — real stories, real people, real life.

]]> What does it take to begin again? In Episode 7, hosts Melanie Rae and Ann Welman explore the theme of reinvention and second chances. Special guest Sue Gauthier-Pin shares the story of growing a successful acting career after a major life pivot, featuring storytellers Lisa Ramelow and Sue Perkins. Recorded on KLBP 99.1 FM Long Beach — real stories, real people, real life.

]]> Speakeasyradio false No 3542 6 full ep6 Best of the Best https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/ep-6-best-of-the-best/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/ep-6-best-of-the-best/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 01:40:00 -0300 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/d0433ceb-38c8-3df4-bab9-ddc510416f33 Speak Easy takes the stage. Episode 6 was recorded live at the Long Beach Community Playhouse as part of the Long Beach Community Theater's production of The Best of the Best Stories. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman — Artistic Director of the Long Beach Community Theater — this special episode features storytellers Sue Gauthier-Pin, Giovanna Martinelli, Brody Fitzpatrick, and Alex Stein bringing their most powerful personal stories to a live audience. This is storytelling at its finest.

]]> Speak Easy takes the stage. Episode 6 was recorded live at the Long Beach Community Playhouse as part of the Long Beach Community Theater's production of The Best of the Best Stories. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman — Artistic Director of the Long Beach Community Theater — this special episode features storytellers Sue Gauthier-Pin, Giovanna Martinelli, Brody Fitzpatrick, and Alex Stein bringing their most powerful personal stories to a live audience. This is storytelling at its finest.

]]> Speakeasyradio false No 4056 7 full ep5 Long Beach Soul Collective at Secret Island https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-ep5/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-ep5/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:38:13 -0300 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/a3cc18be-1866-374e-b2e5-c3e4e7477406 Settle in for an evening of stories, music, and poetry recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Welman, Episode 5 features Doyle Smiens, Subject Matter, Tommy Domino, and Acoustic Soul Express in an intimate performance produced by the Long Beach Soul Collective. This is community storytelling at its most alive.

]]> Settle in for an evening of stories, music, and poetry recorded live at Secret Island in Long Beach. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Welman, Episode 5 features Doyle Smiens, Subject Matter, Tommy Domino, and Acoustic Soul Express in an intimate performance produced by the Long Beach Soul Collective. This is community storytelling at its most alive.

]]> Speakeasyradio false No 3485 5 full ep4 Mixed Tape Confessions part 4 https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-episode-4/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-episode-4/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:03:26 -0300 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/28a5ea19-1bb7-3390-a42f-8b9da47eda2b Mixed Tape Confessions comes to the studio. Episode 4 brings storytellers Sue Perkins and Vickie Wippel into the KLBP studio for Part 4 of the Long Beach Community Theater's Mixed Tape Confessions, featuring music by Joni Mitchell and Reba McEntire. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman. Pull up a chair.

]]> Mixed Tape Confessions comes to the studio. Episode 4 brings storytellers Sue Perkins and Vickie Wippel into the KLBP studio for Part 4 of the Long Beach Community Theater's Mixed Tape Confessions, featuring music by Joni Mitchell and Reba McEntire. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman. Pull up a chair.

]]> Speakeasyradio false No 3696 4 full Ep3 Mixed Tape Confessions part 3 https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-episode-3/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-episode-3/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:36:26 -0300 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/f1967829-acc6-3616-9ceb-3cbeeafb7582 Speak Easy heads back to the stage for Part 3 of Mixed Tape Confessions, recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features storytellers Danny Lemos, Ravina Wadhwani, Ida Pickett, and Chad Bishop sharing their most memorable and personal stories before a live audience. Turn it up.

]]> Speak Easy heads back to the stage for Part 3 of Mixed Tape Confessions, recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features storytellers Danny Lemos, Ravina Wadhwani, Ida Pickett, and Chad Bishop sharing their most memorable and personal stories before a live audience. Turn it up.

]]> Speakeasyradio false No 3462 3 full ep2 Mixed Tape Confessions part 2 https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-ep-2/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-easy-ep-2/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:46:35 -0300 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/01f4eb2c-eac5-3eb0-994c-347466aefb5e Speak Easy returns for Part 2 of Mixed Tape Confessions, recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse as part of the Long Beach Community Theater production. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features storytellers Gregory Chavez, Sanyon Syprasoeuth, Jesse Soriano, and Liam. Turn it up.

]]> Speak Easy returns for Part 2 of Mixed Tape Confessions, recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse as part of the Long Beach Community Theater production. Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features storytellers Gregory Chavez, Sanyon Syprasoeuth, Jesse Soriano, and Liam. Turn it up.

]]> Speakeasyradio false No 3426 2 full ep1 Mixed Tape Confessions part 1 https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-east-episode-1/ https://Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/e/speak-east-episode-1/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:27:02 -0400 Speakeasyradio.podbean.com/cc5c3935-77fd-3439-9c40-532b57c330ef Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features stories and music from Mixed Tape Confessions — Part 1 of the Long Beach Community Theater production recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse. Featuring storytellers Lorenzo Gigliotti, Amy Haller, Rick Sanchez, and Jerlene Tatum. This is where it all began.

]]> Hosted by Melanie Rae and Ann Wellman, this episode features stories and music from Mixed Tape Confessions — Part 1 of the Long Beach Community Theater production recorded live at the Long Beach Playhouse. Featuring storytellers Lorenzo Gigliotti, Amy Haller, Rick Sanchez, and Jerlene Tatum. This is where it all began.

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