The Chris & Sandy Show

Tony Scalzo of Fastball joins The Chris & Sandy Show for an honest conversation about songwriting, touring, success, ego, collaboration, music discovery, and staying grounded.Tony reflects on Fastball’s early discipline, the unseen grind behind touring, meeting Rudy Sarzo, attending the US Festival, and why remembering who you are matters more than fame.

Known around the world for her years on MTV's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness, Chanel West Coast has spent much of her career entertaining audiences with her humor, personality, and music. While many first discovered her through television and later through hip-hop, she is now writing an entirely new chapter as a country artist, embracing a sound that blends country, rock, and modern pop while remaining rooted in honest storytelling. Her transition has introduced longtime fans to a different side of her—one centered not on reinvention for reinvention's sake, but on finding where she believes her voice truly belongs.This conversation goes far beyond discussing a new album. Chanel opens up about losing her father, becoming a mother, redefining success, handling public criticism, balancing faith in the entertainment industry, and discovering that some of life's greatest setbacks become unexpected blessings. Rather than simply documenting another career move, the interview reveals the person behind the public image and offers timeless lessons about resilience, purpose, family, and trusting life's unexpected turns. For longtime fans and first-time listeners alike, it provides an authentic look at an artist continuing to grow both

In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with rising artist Mattie Pruitt, who captured national attention as a Top 7 finalist on American Idol at just 16 years old.From growing up in a small Tennessee town to performing in front of millions, Mattie shares what that journey has really been like—and what people don’t see behind the scenes.We talk about her experience on American Idol, the pressure of being a young artist in today’s world, and how she handles criticism and online negativity. Mattie also opens up about the sacrifices she’s had to make, the importance of mindset, and the moment her faith became real to her.She also shares insight into her music, including her recent release “Hit The Road,” and what’s next as her career continues to grow.This conversation is a reminder that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about resilience, identity, and staying grounded in who you are.If you enjoy real, in-depth conversations with artists and creators, be sure to subscribe and follow The Chris & Sandy Show.

In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Hogan for a raw and honest conversation about life beyond the spotlight.Best known from Brooke Knows Best, Brooke shares where she is today — navigating grief, embracing motherhood, and rebuilding her life on her own terms while stepping back into music and television with Rock the Block.This is not a surface-level interview.Brooke opens up about:• Growing up in the public eye and how it shaped her• Family struggles and the weight of living it out publicly• Processing grief and the emotional ups and downs that come with it• The role faith has played in her darkest moments• Becoming a mother and how it changed everything• The truth about fame, identity, and starting overThere are moments where Brooke goes deep… and moments where you can feel she’s still carrying a lot. That’s what makes this conversation real.If you’ve ever faced loss, struggled with identity, or tried to rebuild your life after difficult seasons, this episode will resonate.

In this powerful episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with rising rock artist Magdalene Rose for a raw and honest conversation about her journey through depression, identity struggles, and finding purpose through faith.Magdalene shares what it was like to walk through one of the darkest seasons of her life… a time where she felt lost, angry, and unsure of who she was or where her life was going.But that’s not where her story ends.Through an ongoing journey of healing, she discovered a deeper relationship with God, a renewed sense of identity, and a calling to help others who feel like they’re too far gone.In this episode, we talk about:Her battle with depression and mental healthLearning to be honest with God in the hardest momentsThe transition from brokenness to purposeThe story behind her music and messageWhat it really takes to pursue a callingThis conversation goes beyond music…It’s about healing, hope, and the reminder that no matter how dark things feel, your story isn’t over.If you’ve ever struggled, questioned your purpose, or felt alone… this episode is for you.