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Lisa Lampanelli gives "Tough Love" to the guys at "Night Views"

Your favorite roaster and insult comic stops by "Night Views" to talk about her latest Comedy Central Special "Tough Love", the Roast of Donald Trump and to question host Rob Saul's sexuality and marriage. So pour a drink, relax and enjoy
this hilarious edition of "Night Views" Radio

CLICK HERE to pre-order "Lisa Lampanelli: Tough Love" on DVD and CLICK HERE to order it on CD.

"Cracked" Up

on "Night Views"

The "Night Views" hosts are chatting with VP of Cracked.com, Oren Katzeff . Oren stops by to talk about Cracked's latest book release "You Might Be A Zombie, And Other Bad News".

Oren tells about the inspiration behind the new book, some of stories' premises, his professional life, and even the highlight of his career... being on "Night Views" Radio... Huh?? Tune in to find out more. Only on "Night Views"

Author Kiri Blakeley
Can't Think Staight

with Rob & Travis

Hosting the Show

Rob and Travis chat with Kiri Blakeley about her new book "Can't Think Straight: A Memoir of Mixed-Up Love". Kira cuts loose with the guys to talk about her fiance/bf of ten years who was secretely gay and cheating on her with men.

Columnist Jonathan Alpert

Tells Us How to Stick

to This Year's Resolution

Metro Advice Columnist and Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert makes his 2nd appearance on "Night Views" to put your New Year's Resolutions and goals into perspective. He tells about the importantace of setting realistic goals, how the media influences them and much more.

Night Views Radio

Celebrates 2 years

on the Internet Airwaves

On January 6th, 2009, Night Views host Robert Saul and Travis Wettstein started their radio program on the TalkShoe network, and then eventually moving to BlogTalkRadio where they began to book some of the biggest and most interesting celebrities, musicians, comedians and news-makers. The show eventually made it's way to CBS Radio and now resides on Z Talk Radio and here on BTR.

In this show, Rob and Travis look back at some of the memorable Night Views moments and talk with new segment host Trenita Taylor about the 2 year journey. Check out this hilarious episode of Night Views Radio

Night Views

Welcomes Back

Comedian and Yahoo! TV Host

Frank Nicotero

The hosts welcome back Comedian and Television host Frank Nicotero (Street Smarts, Primetime in No Time), who Video Skypes in to stream on the Chat About It format. Also, Nicotero's dad phones in to chat with Rob, Travis and his son Frank. The hosts also play Radio Street Smarts with Nicotero.

CLICK HERE to WATCH this broadcast that was filmed in CBS Studios in New York City.

On the Edge of Madness

with Grace & Michelle

The hosts chat with Grace Slick, the legendary rocker from Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship and Independant Artist Michelle Mangione about their latest single "The Edge of Madness" in which all proceeds go to relief for victims of the oil spill in Louisiana. Also, an in depth interview with Grace about her career.

CLICK HERE to WATCH this broadcast that was filmed in CBS Studios in New York City.

Singer,Song-writer

and Musician Keith Chagall

is Inaugural Guest on

CBS Chat About It Show

The hosts take the show to CBS Studios live in New York City for the new Chat About It show. Singer, Song-Writer Keith Chagall is the first guest and video skypes in live to talk about his new album Invitation. Chagall also wrote and performed the Night Views theme song Only on Night Views which is premiered at the opening of the show.

CLICK HERE to WATCH this broadcast that was filmed in CBS Studios in New York City.

For Tessa

Night Views & Michael Caruso

Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention

In this Night Views Radio Special event, the hosts welcome back Singer/Song-writer Michael Caruso. Michael stops by to help raise awareness about suicide prevention as well as share personal intimate stories along side Rob, Travis, and Z Talk Radio's Stacy Lupinacci.

CLICK HERE to donate to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention in honor of Tessa Caruso. Anyone who donates $10 or more will receive a FREE download of Michael Caruso's song For Tessa by forwarding their donation confirmation to 4Tessa@nightviewsrado.com.

The hosts chat with show biz legend Lucie Arnaz and her son Joe Luckinbill about their current albums and careers. Author of "The Passion Playbook" Seth Eisenberg stops by to talk about the importance of passion in a marriage and gives the hosts tips for their relationships. Brilliant Frugal Living's Kris Hagopian talks about saving $ on Thanksgiving dinner. Plus a hilarious week of Trenita's Freebies. A+ Radio you must download

Brad Garrett’s New

Comedy Club—and

New Disney Role

On this edition of Night Views Radio, Emmy-winning funnyman Brad Garrett stops by to chat with hosts Rob Saul and Travis Wettstein about his new comedy club at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. The Everybody Loves Raymond star also discusses his role in the Disney animated feauture Tangled, starring Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, which opens Nov. 24.

Rob and Travis are back and uncensored

Join your favorite radio team on "Night Views" Radio as Rob and Travis interact with you the listeners and let you know where the show is going next. Also current events, news and more. Amy P returns as a special guest co host. Join in, call in, interact in our chatroom. And for the love of god, pour a drink, relax and enjoy this uncensored show.

Dating on Demand Diva Trenita will be our special guest

Also the hosts' favorite television and now online dating on demand video star Trenita will be calling in to chat about her viral video that was recently played right here on "Night Views"

Brad Garrett Weighs in on

‘Raymond’ Reunion

As with every long-running sitcom that has wrapped, there’s always the chance that those involved in creating the magic will be enticed to reunite. So when Brad Garrett dropped in on Night Views Radio, host Robert Saul was quick to ask about an Everybody Loves Raymond reunion. And without missing a beat, Brad—who played Robert Barone on the CBS series that signed off in 2005—replied: “No, that will never happen. Ray [Romano] isn’t the type who would ever do that. Like Jerry Seinfeld, Ray knew when to go out.To this day, nobody made the money on TV that Ray…” (To read the full story, click here.)

Night Views returns this week at a new time with Singer, Song-Writer and Recording Artist Tamara Champlin. Before marrying music legend Bill Champlin (formerly of Rock Band Chicago), Tamara was a singer in Houston who was evolving into a session musician. Tamara has written with/for such as artist as Elton John, Andreas Carlson, Douglas Carr, her son and former Night Views guest Will Champlin, her long-time writing partner and former Night Views guest Michael Caruso, among many others. She has also done background vocals for many popular recording artists such as Richard Marx and Mister Mister. Tamara released her solo album "You Won't Get to Heaven Alive" in 1995. The title track reached the Top 20 charts in Spain and the track "Tragic Black" reached #1 in Germany. Tamara recently toured with husband Bill in Norway and Sweden. She is currently touring the west coast with the legendary California based band "Sons of Champlin" along with frontman and husband Bill Champlin and her son Will. Join us we chat with Tamara about her music, career, family and much more

Join the hosts this week on Night Views as they discuss current events in news, entertainment, music and more. This week Night Views is welcoming Donna Simpson who was recently in the news as she set a goal to way 1,000 lbs. Guiness is considering adding her record as the heaviest birth mom to the book at her request. Donna will give her view and the message she is trying send to other overweight women.

This week on Night Views we will be talking with the "Redneck Outlaw", country musician Christian Lee. Christian Lee Is A Nashville Country Music Recording Artist,Singer,Song-Writer and Producer. He took his first steps in this world at his childhood home in bartlesville,Oklahoma, just North Of Tulsa. At the age of 5 Christian Lee was singing along to his Dad's Country Music, but Christian always had a bit of a wild side in him. This is a Country Music Artist that you will not find standing still behind a mic and belting out sad twangy love songs. He is a one man show. He's REAL,He's RAW and He's NOW. He's Christian Lee, The Redneck Outlaw.

"Night Views" Radio has been proud to promote the wonderful charity the "After School All Stars". Last week, Night Views' Moderator and co-host Michael Nayt was live at the Annie Duke After School All Star Poker Tournament reporting for "Night Views" Radio and playing for charity himself. We will be playing you his interviews with such stars as Poker Star and Celebrity Apprentice runner-up Annie Duke, Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad Garrett, Poker Star and Amazing Race contestant Tiffany Michelle, and Former WWE Diva and actress Stacy Keibler. All that and much more this week on Night Views

Night Views is talking this week with the very accomplished musician Billy Vera of Billy Vera and The Beaters. Billy is most famously known for his huge #1 hit "At This Moment" after it was featured in the sitcom "Family Ties".

Billy has also worked and written for such greats as Bonnie Raitt, Robert Plant, Fats Domino, the Shirelles, Tom Jones, Freda Payne, Dolly Parton and more.

Among his impressive music career, Billy has also appeared in such films as "Buckaroo Banzai", "Oliver Stone’s The Doors", Blake Edwards’ "Blind Date", as well as various TV shows like "Alice", "Wise Guy", "Baywatch" and a recurring role as Duke on "Beverly Hills, 90210".

Billy’s radio show, "Billy Vera’s Rock’n’Roll Party", led to yet another side career as a voiceover artist. He’s been heard, plugging products like Burger King, Honda, Toyota, Mercury, Mervin’s and dozens of others.

Join us as we talk about all the aspects of Billy Vera's amazing career. Call in and talk with a true music icon.

David “Hawk” Wolinski will be joining us to talk about his career in the music world. Hawk is a keyboardist, song-writer, and record producer best known for his work with the funk band Rufus and their lead singer Chaka Khan. Hawk has worked with numerous other artists as a musician, song-writer, or producer including The Bee Gees, Glenn Frey, Michael Jackson, Stephanie Mills, and many others. Hawk has also worked a lot with former Night Views Radio guest Danny Seraphine and will talk about writing with the founding member of rock group Chicago.

Night Views Radio will be talking with musician/guitarist extraordinare Rick Vito about his current projects and musical career working, writing, and playing with some of the most elite musicians in the biz.
From working with Todd Rundgren, Little Richard, Jackson Browne, Rita Coolidge, Dolly Parton, Bob Segar, Bonnie Raitt, and many others, Rick has established his name in the music industry.
In 1987, Rick joined the legendary band Fleetwood Mac replacing guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham. These days Rick is still recording and playing with Mick Fleetwood as the guitarist and frontman for "The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band" whose album "Blue Again" is nominated for a 2010 Grammy.

Will Champlin is holding his own among an industry of giants. From his education at Berklee College of Music in Boston to his time spent songwriting in Nashville, there can be no doubt that Will is a well refined musical Timebomb! An accomplished and versatile piano player, Will draws influence from artists like Stevie Wonder, Billy Preston, and Bruce Hornsby.

Will’s father Bill was a member of the infamous Rock band ‘Chicago’ for nearly 30 years and his mother Tamara is an accomplished songwriter and vocalist. Both parents strongly encouraged and fostered his natural musical abilities. In 2006, Will toured extensively as frontman for the Salvador Santana Band opening up for Carlos Santana and The Los Lonely Boys in Major Concert Venues across the U.S. In 2008, Will won for best R&B/Soul at the ‘Hollywood Music Awards’ for a song from his self-titled debut, ‘Now that we’re fallin’. Will has had the opportunity to work with many top songwriters in the business such as Andreas Carlsson, Keith Thomas, Michael Caruso, Rivers Rutherford, Eric Bazilian, and many others.

Recently, Will Champlin landed his first major cut on Heather Headley’s Grammy nominated “Audience of One” Pop/R&B/Gospel album produced by Keith Thomas. Will is a soulful artist with an R&B/Rock/Pop Style that pulses with honesty, attitude, and inspiration. Wills tenacity and passion is evident in everything note and lyric he sings. Nuances of his charisma and soul are captured in every song. This music will make you move and move you at the same time.

Danny Seraphine is the original drummer for rock group Chicago (he played with them from 1967-1990). Seraphine is now touring and recording as the drummer and founder of California Transit Authority, playing orginal tunes and some Chicago classics. Join us as we talk to Danny about his career with Chicago, his departure, and his success with California Transit Authority. We will also be taking your calls live in the studio to chat with us about Danny Seraphine's career. Don't miss out on this great interview with a rock legend.