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Comedian Scott Wood speaks with David Fleming once again. He was on a few months ago talking about his TV show, "Something Smells Funny," as well as serving as emcee for music events, including one in September with Affordable Music Productions.

This time we'll hear about his approach to comedy, past and present. Also, coming early in 2022, he has a new comedy special, a movie, and more... and just a bit more on "Something Smells Funny."

Oh yes. And impressions. LOTS of impressions. We'll even get impressions of people DOING impressions.

Stories highlighted for November 30, 2021.

This month on Musically Speaking, we find out out about two holiday concerts planned for the Inland Empire. Margaret Worsley speaks with Maestro Ransom Wilson about his storied career and The Big Band Christmas Jam planned for the Redlands Symphony. She also talks to Maestro Tomasz Golka of the Riverside Philharmonic. Among other things, he shares information regarding the Riverside Phil’s holiday concert plans.

Stories highlighted for November 24, 2021.

David Fleming speaks once again with Al Pitrelli, of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. On the previous program we heard about the virtual Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert from last year, and the current tour, with a stop in Ontario December 4th. On this program, they speak just a BIT of TSO, then it's off to the sidebars. We'll get a bit on Derek Sherinian - some REALLY funny moments there, including mentions of Sherinian's approaching meeting with Alice Cooper. There's also a past project with quite the funny name. We'll also explore, in one way or another, why and how Pitrelli does what he does, which includes discussion of Jeff Beck, front porch improv, and continuous exploration.

David Fleming speaks with Al Pitrelli, Music Director for, and one of the guitarists with, Trans-Siberian Orchestra. With the exception of 2020, TSO has come to the region every year for QUITE some time now. Last year, while they didn’t come to our area physically, they DID provide a special virtual concert. We spoke about THAT concert, as well as being on the road again this year with a stop in Ontario December 4^th at the Toyota Arena.

Stories highlighted for November 23, 2021.

Longtime Inland Empire journalist and KVCR news contributor Cassie MacDuff and KVCR's Rick Dulock review some of the big Inland Empire news stories from the past week.

On Nov. 18, the California Air Resources Board unveiled its new Southern California Headquarters in Riverside.

Stories highlighted for November 18, 2021.