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My guest on this episode of the Someone You Should Know  Podcast is an incredible singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, NY—Bruce Sudano! You may know him from his work with legendary artists, including his late wife, the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.

Bruce’s songwriting career is nothing short of amazing. He co-wrote Ball of Fire with Tommy James and penned the Top 10 hit Tighter, Tighter for Alive N Kickin’. Over the years, he’s toured with Chicago and even Frank Zappa.

Now, he’s here to talk about his latest album, Talkin’ Ugly Truth, Tellin’ Pretty Lies. It’s a collection of deeply personal, beautifully crafted songs that showcase his storytelling and musical genius. Bruce Sudano is Someone You Should Know.

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Be sure to check out “Love To Love You, Donna Summer” on HBO/Max

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Rik Anthony Someone You Should Know Podcast

Somehow, Rik knew he wanted to be a radio announcer from an early age. So after graduation in 1978, Rik joined the U.S. Air Force to be a Radio and TV announcer for the Armed Forces Radio and TV Service (AFRTS). After 20 years, he retired from the Air Force in 1998. He retired on a Friday in August then two days later, started a new job as a host and producer for the All Star Radio Network. During his 19 years there, Rik hosted several nationally syndicated radio shows, including: "Back in the Pits with Rik Anthony" and "Someone You Should Know." Rik has thousands of celebrity interviews in his archives.

Rik retired from daily on-air radio on 1/1/23 and is focusing on his podcast and enjoying life. Rik has two grown children, Shauna and Brad.

Rik loves flying airplanes, traveling, cooking, the arts, and spending time with his wife, Leslie.