(March 22-30, 2010) Coming Up On Conversations LIVE! Radio

Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to announce what you can look forward to in the coming days on Conversations LIVE! Radio. Hosted by Cyrus Webb, the award-winning talk show heard on the radio dial in the South and online worldwide continues to bring you the guests that people are talking about and shows on the issues that matter to you.

(To listen to any of the shows live, simply visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or listen via the studio line at 1.347.426.3645. All guests should call into the program at least 5 minutes early to ensure you are connected when the show goes live.)

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Host Cyrus Webb welcomes multi-media personality Herndon Davis to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about his journey to success and the tour he is currently on to promote the new book REPACKAGED COMMON SENSE.

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Charmaine Tucker to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about her new book and what's next for her in 2010.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Diane Hassan to Conversations LIVE! Radio to catch listeners up on what she has been doing and to talk about her book ANGELS AMONG US...EVEN IN IRAQ.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Cyrus Webb welcomes author Kelly Zimmerman Green at the top of the hour to talk about her journey as an author and the book Tender Love. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes back author Valerie Dodson to talk about her new non-fiction title.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Cyrus Webb welcomes author Michele Cameron to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her career as a writer, and what she hopes to achieve in 2010.

THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Bestselling author Deborah Gregory of Cheetah Girls fame talks to Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio about her remarkable achievements and what's next for her.

SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Dela Sandra McKnight to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her new book THE SPIRIT OF NEW ORLEANS. At 45 min. past the hour, stay with Conversations for this week's edition of "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up".

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Host Cyrus Webb welcomes bestselling author Zetta Elliott to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about her amazing career during Women's History Month.

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010 @ 1P.M. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Host Cyrus Webb welcomes recording artist Debra Ashley to Conversatiosn LIVE! Radio to talk about her amazing career, when she found her voice and to debut her single DO IT AFRAID.

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Cyrus Webb welcomes author A. P. Jones to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about her journey as a writer, her new book BILLION DOLLAR WINNER and what's next for her.

Missed any of the live shows? Catch up at www.conversationsliveradio.com.  Interested in advertising on Conversations LIVE! or being a guest? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

Herschel Dixon: Pulling His Own Weight In The Fight Against Obesity

by Cyrus Webb


The journey of Herschel Dixon is one that men and women across the world can relate to in some way.


Growing up, sports were more than just a hobby for the Cuba, Alabama native. Beginning at the age of four, he had found something he not only enjoyed but was good at. Growing up in Aurora, IL, he did well in school academically, but by the age of 12 or 13, he was already thinking of making football his profession in life. He trained hard, lifting weights and tried to take care of himself inside and out.

In high school Herschel was at the top of his game in football as a member of the Waubonsie Valley Warriors with numerous scholarships and college opportunities at his feet. By his junior year attending college at Western Kentucky his battle with his weight led to depression and threatened to derail his hopes for the future. But the worst was yet to come.

Herschel would not see his dream of playing ball professionally come to light. Though he left college,he didn't leave behind the eating habits that he had picked up. "Fast food was my biggest weakness," he confesses. "I looked at food as my way of escaping my problems instead of dealing with what was really bothering me."


By 2009, he found himelf married with two children and at a dangerous weight of over 380 pounds. It was at that point Herschel looked at his life and knew that he had to make a change. "I love my family with all my heart," he says, "I knew that if I kept on the path I was on, that I wouldn't be here for them in the future."

In August 2009, Herschel began to take steps that would change his life. After weighing his options, he decided to undergo the gastric band procedure, but he knew that was only a fraction of the equation. In order for him to make a real difference in his life, he was going to have to change his lifestyle as well---and that included what he put in his body.

Exercise, dietary supplements like Optimum Nutrition and making healther choices when it came to food became part of a new routine for Dixon. It also brought about a new mindset as well. "I look at food as something I have to do," he says. "I understand it's not my friend."

Eight months later and after losing over 80 pounds, Herschel may not be playing professional football, but he is making the most of each day. The 31-year old is hosting his own weekly radio show called "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up" and is a supporter of literacy programs like The Write Stuff and even has his own project in the works called Read Or Die.

Success looks different to him now. It's not about a big contract or even fame. "Success for me is about being the best husband, father and individual that I can be," Herschel says. "I want others to be able to look at me and what I've done and say that I encouraged them in their own fight. If I can help others, then that is all I could ever ask for."

Listen to "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up" every Sunday @ 7:45p.m. EST (6:45p.m. CST/4:45p.m. PT) on Conversations LIVE! Radio. www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive

(Sun. March 14, 2010) Singing Sensation Abraham McDonald on Conversations LIVE! Radio

He stole the heart of Oprah and others during a televised talent competition on her show, but Abraham McDonald's love of music was born love before that moment. Now several months later and a new member of the Island Def Jam family, singing sensation Abraham McDonald talks to Cyrus Webb on Conversations LIVE! Radio about the journey, introduces a song that inspires him and tells the world what's next for him. Joinng Webb will be Gail Ambeau, host of "Fashion Forward" and Stanley Clark of For The People Productions. Listen to the conversation live at this link: http://tobtr.com/s/958527 or through the switchboard @ 1.347.426.3645.

At 30 min. past the hour, Chef Bruce Tretter will give you a recap of this week's Quick & Easy Cooking Tip.

At 45 min. past the hour, Herschel Dixon of "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up" will let you know what's going on in sports.

Missed the live show or any other episode of Conversations LIVE! Radio? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com to catch up.

(March 8-14, 2010) This Week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

(March 8-14, 2010) For almost seven years, listeners all of the world have been tuning in to Conversations LIVE! with Cyrus Webb on the radio dial and online. During that time, over 750 guests have joined Webb in talking about their roles in the arts, literary, entertainment and political arenas as well as covering the hot button topics in the news. Up-and-coming as well as established names have spoken to you through this unique program---and the payoff has been incredible.

Tens of thousands of you tune in, and now we have learned that out of the thousands of shows broadcasted online through Blogtalkradio.com, Conversations LIVE! Radio is being recognized as one of the top 200 shows of 2009!

During the next week of shows as well as those to come, look for Conversations to continue its commitment to bringing the best to the radio. To listen to any of the shows live, simply visit www.blogtalkradio.com.


MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 @ 1P.M. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT)
Authors Marta Hiatt and Nina Foxx on Conversations LIVE! Radio
At the top of the hour Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Marta Hiatt to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the differences over the generations and what we can learn from the ole days. At 30 min. past the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Nina Foxx to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about her career as an author and what's next for her readers.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT)
Author Niobia Bryant on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb talks to author Niobia Bryant about her writing career, the new book MESSAGE FROM A MESSAGE and what's next for her.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 210 @ 8P.M. EST (7p.m. CST/5.m. PT)
Author Cheryl Joyner-Clark on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Cheryl Joyner-Clark to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about writing for her and the new book NO MORE SUDAY MORNINGS.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT)
Author Nesta Aharoni on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Author Nesta Aharoni is back on Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk with host Cyrus Webb about how she is using her book to help parents in 2010.

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m CST/5p.m. PT)
Author Jeral Davis on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Author Jeral Davis talks to Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio about her book TOMORRROW and what she hopes readers get from it.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010@ 1p.m. CST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT)
Author Kiffany Dugger and FASHION FORWARD with Gail Ambeau on Conversations LIVE! Radio
At the top of the hour, author Kiffany Dugger will talk with Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio about her new book. At 30 min. past the hour stay with the show for "Fashion Forward with Gail Ambeau".

SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT)
Recording artist and rising star Abraham McDonald on Conversations LIVE! Radio
You've seen him on the internet and even the Oprah Winfrey Show. Now recording artist Abraham McDonald talks to Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio and special co-host Stanley Clark about his rise to stardom and the message he wants to share with anyone who has a dream.

Missed the live shows? Catch up by going to www.conversationsliveradio.com. Interested in being a guest, advertising on the air or online with Conversations LIVE! Radio ? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

March 1-5, 2010: This Week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Cyrus Webb and Conversations LIVE! Radio are excited to introduce a new month of over 60 unique guests and interviews with those making moves in the worlds of the arts and entertainment. During the first week you will hear from those who are using their influence and skills to make a difference in their lives and beyond.


MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Teresa Rae Butler http://tobtr.com/s/936486
To kick off the celebration of Women's History Month, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Teresa Rae Butler to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her career and what's next for her.


MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) ---Dafna Michaelson of the Journey Institute http://tobtr.com/s/936490
Dafna Michaelson returns to Conversations LIVE! Radio at the top of the hour to discuss her mission in 2010. At 45 min. past the hour, Bruce Tretter will deliver this week's "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip" of this week.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Susan Violante http://tobtr.com/s/936496
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Susan Violante back to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her book and her plans for 2010.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Tiona Brown http://tobtr.com/s/936504
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Tiona Brown back to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss what led to the writing of her book AIN'T NO SUNSHINE.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Pardis Mahdavi http://tobtr.com/s/936509
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Pardis Mahdavi to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her book about Iran and how the issue of sexuality is being addressed.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Elissa Malcoln http://tobtr.com/s/936547
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Elissa Malcohn back to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her incredible journey as a writer.

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author W. H. Muhlenfeld http://tobtr.com/s/936552
Cyrus Webb welcomes author W. H. Muhlenfeld to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his new book the Amen Heresy and what he hopes you get from it.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Kim Vazquez http://tobtr.com/s/936554
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Kim Vazquez to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about her life since the last time she was on the program, her new book and what's next for her.

Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Anjuelle Floyd and FASHION FORWARD with Gail Ambeau http://tobtr.com/s/936590
Cyrus Webb talks to author Anjuelle Floyd about her journey as an author and the book KEEPER OF SECRETS. At 30 minutes past the hour, stay with the show for the debut of "Fashion Forward with Gail Ambeau" with special guest recording artist/author/actor Tray Chaney ("Poot" from HBO's The Wire).

Missed other conversations? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com to catch up by listening and downloading those interviews you might have missed. Interested in being a guest or advertising on Conversations? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.