Inspired by the international bestselling young adult / science-fiction novel Excelsior, this weekly interview show puts the spotlight on both up-and-coming and established creative talents who share their journey to success.
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Starting Labor Day weekend 2023, the Audio Drama Sunday Theatre brings the trending topic to life by celebrating and showcasing the modern-day audio drama. This show not only presents a platform for completed audio dramas everywhere, but it also allows the chance to interview cast and crew members.
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A special mini-series from the host and producer of Excelsior Journeys, each episode provides a look back at the films based on Marvel Comics properties that were NOT a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from 1986's Howard the Duck to 2019's X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
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Actor and Author David Hern Discusses How NOT to Make It in Hollywood
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Nearly 40 years ago, host & producer George Sirois was introduced to this week's guest when he stumbled upon a movie on HBO called "Summer Camp Nightmare." It featured a brief appearance by actor & author David Hern, and this was not only the starting point to this week's conversation, but it was also the start of David's time in Hollywood. Since t…
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From The Last Dragon to The Phantom of the Opera and Beyond: The Journey of Composer Misha Segal
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For more than forty years, composer Misha Segal has been consistently working on all kinds of films and television projects, from Ninja III: The Domination to The Facts of Life Goes to Paris to Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon to 1989's Phantom of the Opera with Robert Englund. To this day, Misha not only continues to inspire as he had throughout the …
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Jazz Musician and Podcaster Miguel Landestoy Has Turned His Passions into His Livelihood
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with accomplished jazz musician, instructor, and podcaster Miguel Landestoy. For nearly twenty years, Miguel has taken his love of music and turned it into a livelihood, and also turned his love of pop culture into the PlayBlack Podcast. Learn more about Miguel by clicking HER…
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Author, Professor, Advocate Joe Chianakas Has Some Singlets and Secrets to Share
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author, college professor, and LGBTQ advocate Joe Chianakas. After reaching bestselling status with the Rabbit in Red trilogy, Joe would go on to create a new LGBTQ-focused YA series starting with Singlets & Secrets, inspired by The Karate Kid and its sequel series Cobra …
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Jendia Gammon's Journey from Author to Publisher
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author / publisher Jendia Gammon. A Nebula Award finalist, Jendia has had a love and passion for writing since childhood, and that has led to various published works released through different presses around the country. And now, with the development of an anthology fille…
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Rolling the Dice for the Season 9 Premiere with Game Designer Lucas Zellers
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It's the Season 9 Premiere of the Excelsior Journeys podcast, and host/producer George Sirois is starting this season with multi-game designer Lucas Zellers. In addition to sharing his journey into the world of games, Lucas goes into great detail about the development of his enormously successful crowdfunding campaign for his game "Book of Extincti…
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Wrapping Up Season 8 with Powerhouse Strategist Ann Koppuzha (Part 2)
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We've reached the end of Season 8 of Excelsior Journeys, and so this conversation with digital strategist Ann Koppuzha is picking up where last week left off. Last week, we learned about how Ann has been working for years with podcasters, authors, and other content creators developing strategies for them to get their work in front of as many eyes a…
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Wrapping Up Season 8 with Powerhouse Strategist Ann Koppuzha (Part 1)
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We're reaching the end of Season 8 of Excelsior Journeys, and so this conversation with digital strategist Ann Koppuzha will be a two-parter. Ann has been working for years with podcasters, authors, and other content creators developing strategies for them to get their work in front of as many eyes as possible. For this episode, Ann & I go into her…
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Performer, Marketer, Publisher: Rebecca Vickers Brings Storytelling Wherever She Goes
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with FMO Media's VP of Operations, Rebecca Vickers. As a marketer, a performer, and now as the head of her own publishing company, Rebecca's primary thrust that she brings to all of her ventures is storytelling. And the lesson she learned during her journey is that fellow crea…
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Walking the Trail from Experience to Story with Author Mic Lowther
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Mic Lowther, who harnessed his decades-long dream of writing into seeking out experiences that can become the basis for later stories. The first major experience came in 1973 when he, his wife, and their 10-year-old child walked the Appalachian Trail, a 200+ day-lo…
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Searching for the Source of Creativity Itself with Artist and Author Michaell Magrutsche
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with multimedia artist & author Michaell Magrutsche. This became a truly fascinating conversation that focused on the one thing that all creatives take for granted: finding out where the ideas came from that sparked the artistic journey we're all on. Learn more about Michaell …
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The Incredible Journey of Ceramic Artist and Author Morgan McCarver
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with ceramic artist & author Morgan McCarver. From overcoming scoliosis spinal fusion surgery to working with all kinds of clay to start up her business that now resides in Asheville, NC, Morgan never lost sight of her faith, which guides her to the next milestones in her life…
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Author Laura E. Thompson is Ready to Take Her Writing Community on an Elven Quest
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Laura E. Thompson. She has written several YA & New Adult novels under the pen name Laura LaBarge, and has moved into sci-fi & fantasy with her Elven Quest series, her Witches of Tradbeldam series, and more! And she accomplished this with the help of the wri…
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Filmmaker and Performer Dan Watt Has a Message for Everybody: Dance!
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with filmmaker Dan Watt to discuss his latest project, the feature-length documentary "Everybody Dance," which can be found HERE. The two also talk about the various pivots he made in his career in entertainment, from dancing to stage managing to working with icons Carol Burne…
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois goes solo by answering questions provided by different creatives on social media. He discusses his history with voice acting, what led him into audiobook narrating, the mysteries of time management, the future for the Once Upon a Podcast Network, and more! For those who would like to ge…
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Author CE Foltz Has Different Identities for Different Genres, and You Can Too!
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with the author now known as CE Foltz. After making herself known as an author in the YA/MG genres under the name Coral Elizabeth, she has taken the freedom afforded to the modern-day author and moved into adult science-fiction. Now with a new name and a fresh high-stakes st…
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Audiobook Narrator Victoria Connolly Wants You to Use Your Voice to Launch Your Opportunities
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow audiobook narrator Victoria Connolly. After working in retail for ten years, Victoria decided to stop putting her creative dreams on hold and leapt into the wonderful world of audiobook narrating. Through sheer talent and tenacity, she has built strong profession…
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Author Georgia LIninger and Salus Publishing are Introducing New Voices on Recycled Paper
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Georgia Lininger, who not only made her creative passion a reality by publishing her own works, but also set out to provide the same kind of opportunity to other authors through her own Salus Publishing. And what is truly amazing about Georgia's work - oth…
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Author and Researcher Dr Leanna Wolfe Proves There are Many Ways to Tell a Story
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** THE FOLLOWING EPISODE CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER EARS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. ** This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Dr Leanna Wolfe. With the recent launch of her non-fiction book "177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher," Leanna has not …
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Author and Community Organizer Sara Burton Has Glitter Ready for Fellow Authors Everywhere
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Writing is, at its heart, a very solitary profession. No matter how the day unfolds, at some point the writer has to sit down by themselves and get the daily word count finished. Sometimes the words spill out onto the page very easily, most of the time it's agonizing just to put one sentence together. So it's very important for the writer to have a…
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Performance Coach and Author Milena Dalinaros Will Help You Unleash the Charisma Within
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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with charisma expert Milena Dalinaros. With years in performance coaching and now with her first book in progress, Milena has made it her mission to help as many people as possible to unlock the charisma within themselves. By tapping into this energy that some don't even reali…
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Filmmaking Duo The Boylan Sisters Keep Proving Hollywood Can Be Anywhere
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This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with the filmmaking duo The Boylan Sisters. Since starting their own production company, Alexandra Boylan and Andrea Polnaszek have written & produced various films all around the country, and everywhere they've gone, they've been met with nothing but support, enthusiasm, and a willingness to help.…
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Podcaster Stephanie Laffey Believes It's Okay for Introverts to Stay Introverted!
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This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster Stephanie Laffey. As co-host of the show Stay Introverted, Stephanie has made it a mission to let fellow introverts know that it's okay to not try to push yourself to get out there and act extroverted when you only want to do the exact opposite. This is a show that encourages …
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Host George Sirois Discusses Getting Into Voice Acting, Audiobook Narrating, and a Podcast Network
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This week, host & producer George Sirois takes the time to answer some questions about getting into voice acting and audiobook narrating, as well as advice on what to do and what not to do when starting a podcast. Also, if you have an idea for a podcast yourself, the Once Upon a Podcast Network wants to know about it. Send your concept - or some sa…
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Voice Artist, Teacher, Social Media Strategist Chris Woodworth is Moving Ever Upward!
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For this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with his friend & co-worker, voice artist Chris Woodworth. The two discuss getting to know each other through the 529 Club on the Clubhouse app, working together on Excelsior: The Audio Journey, the animation VO dubbing videos on social media that sparked a sensa…
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