"Love's A Secret Weapon" Podcast

Nov 26 2024 85 ep. 68 mins 10

Donna Loren takes audio book reading to an innovative new level! In storytelling and autobiography, singer-actress Donna Loren and her collaborator Dr Adam Gerace delve into her life and career at the height of the Swingin' Sixties and what it all means for her today. Included interviews with Special Guests from Donna's past career as well as "Fan" Guests.

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Girl Group Power! With special guest DJ Glynis Ward

Nov 26 2024 87 mins  
It's time for the Girls! In this episode, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by DJ Glynis Ward, host of WFMU "Crayons to Perfume", a weekly radio show dedicated to girl groups and women artists from the '60s. In conversation, Glynis shares how she became a champion of the girl group sound, having started as a DJ and writer in Canada. Along the way, you'll be introduced to garage rock ra

Made in Hollywood: Donna & Dr Adam In Conversation with Scott Morrow & Shannon Allen

Oct 23 2024 107 mins  
Are you a fan of classic film and television? Well, Donna and Dr Adam have you covered when they are joined by two very special guests: Scott Morrow and Shannon Allen! As a child actor during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Scott “Scotty” Morrow played Hope Lange’s brother in the film “Peyton Place” and was seen in classic shows “The Donna Reed Show”, “Wagon Train”,

A Visit to Alberobello with Donna and Dr Adam

Oct 05 2024 12 mins  
Ep 83 Part 1 Come along with Donna and Dr Adam and experience the famous ancient village of Alberobello in Southern Italy with its well-preserved Trulli houses in this special video episode! From Donna: "In 1967, I found myself in a Warner Bros recording studio in Rome, Italy. I was asked to sing a theme to a movie called "Once Before I Die", starring Ursula Andress. To promote the

A Travel Diary from Alberobello to Milan

Oct 05 2024 32 mins  
Ep 83 Part 2 Ciao, Love’s A Secret Weapon community! Fancy a summer vacation in Italy? Back in June and July, Dr Adam was travelling around Europe – and Donna and Dr Adam thought you might like to come along! They caught up twice: once in Alberobello in Southern Italy, and this one in Milan before he headed home. In these two travel diaries, Adam shares his experiences in rea

Shindig's 60th Anniversary! "Tales of Shindig!"

Sep 14 2024 72 mins  
Celebrate Shindig’s 60th Birthday (Sept 16, 1964-2024) on “Love’s a Secret Weapon” Podcast❤️ with a replay of Chapter 7 part 3 of Donna's Memoir: "Tales of Shindig!" But wait! There’s more❣️ If this perks your curiosity, Chapter 7, Parts 1-4 reveal my entire Shindig! Experience ❤️Go Donna and Dr Adam🎊🎉 Onstage and backstage, Donna relishes

JUST THE 2 OF US: Scorpions, Babies & Solar Flares!

Jul 07 2024 62 mins  
JUST THE 2 OF US: After 20-years there's still so much more to learn about each other. Relationships are incredibly valuable and Dr Adam and Donna have a strong bond they share in the name of Donna's favorite 4 letter word: LOVE In this rare intimate time together, Donna and Dr Adam share what they’ve been up to over the past couple of months, including the arrival of n

Tuned In and The Power of One: Donna and Dr Adam in Conversation with Jim Wilson

Jun 19 2024 92 mins  
In this episode, Donna and Dr Adam Gerace are joined by musician and author Jim Wilson to talk about his new book “Tuned In: Memoirs of a Piano Man”! Jim has had distinct, but complementary careers as both a musician and performer alongside his work as an expert piano tuner-technician to music royalty, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Burt Bacharach, and Carole King. In

Route 66 and Beyond: Donna and Dr Adam in Conversation with Leslie Stevens

Apr 29 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, Donna and Dr Adam are joined by longtime radio DJ Leslie Stevens! Leslie has 45 years’ experience as a DJ, including hosting his own long-running syndicated show “Route 66 Oldies Show”, which brings back the sounds and memories of the ‘50s and ‘60s. In their conversation, Leslie shares his journey from a small radio station in the LA mountains to hosting

Hope Thru Music: Donna and Dr Adam in Conversation with Maurice Gainen

Apr 08 2024 74 mins  
In this special episode, Donna and Dr. Adam are joined by musician Maurice Gainen! Maurice, who is a woodwind musician, producer, composer, and engineer, first worked with Donna to rejuvenate her signature song “It Only Hurts When I Cry” in 2009. He then engineered Donna’s first album in decades, “Love It Away” in 2010, and he provides the distinctive saxophone sounds on

Season 6 Premiere - You're Invited to a Party!

Feb 12 2024 72 mins  
Welcome back to Season 6 of Love’s a Season Weapon Podcast! In this episode, you’re invited to a dinner party! Join Donna, Dr Adam, and special guests Sheryl Farber and Steven Stanley, who recorded this episode while Donna, Sheryl, and Steve were out to dinner in Topanga, CA. Sheryl Farber and Steve Stanley are music producers, musicians, archivists, and historians, who have