Join us on Breaking the Biz, a captivating podcast where we dive into the world of entertainment by interviewing seasoned professionals who have made their mark in the industry. Gain invaluable insights as they share their personal journeys, offering advice on navigating the dynamic landscape of the entertainment industry. Whether you're an aspiring actor, musician, filmmaker, author, animator, or any creative soul, tune in for expert career guidance, insider tips, and firsthand accounts on ...
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Real people talking about real issues having a real conversation. Actor and business owner, Leonard Jackson moderates and sometimes referees the debate showcasing liberal and conservative perspectives with no half stepping.
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Breaking Into Storyboard Development // Episode 6248 - Marc Sánchez
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Marc Andrew Sánchez hails from Yuma, Arizona, where growing up on the border profoundly influenced his perspective, straddling the cultural divide as a Mexican-American. He graduated from UCLA with a Masters in Fine Arts focus Animation production (2022). Under the mentorship of animation luminaries like Charles Sheetz, Mark Kirkland, Aaron Ehasz, …
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Breaking Into Voice Over Careers // Episode 6247 - Jazzy Frizzle
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In this episode of "Breaking the Biz," we sit down with the incredibly talented Jazzy Frizzle, a versatile voice-over artist with a rich background in ADR, commercial, animation, and video game voice-over work. Jazzy shares her journey into the world of voice acting, discussing how she breathes life into products, characters, and stories across var…
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Breaking Into Casting // Episode 6246 - Jacqui Pitman
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In this episode of "Breaking the Biz," we sit down with the legendary Jacqui Pitman from Pitman Casting. With a career spanning decades, Jacqui has become a powerhouse in the world of Reality Casting, known for her ability to spot and nurture talent for Nationwide Competitive Reality Shows, Docu-series, Occupational Casting, In-studio Game Shows, D…
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Breaking Into Music Supervising // Episode 6245 - Robert Rudkin
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Join us for an exclusive conversation with three-time Emmy® nominated Music Supervisor Robert Rudkin, who has over 16 years of experience in seamlessly linking music to picture. Our guest excels in navigating the fast-paced world of content production, executing a wide range of media projects from initial concept to final product. Discover how they…
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Breaking Into Producing // Episode 6244 - Jason Wolk
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Original Recording Date: June 12, 2024 Jason Wolk was born and reared in The Bronx, NY before transplanting to Los Angeles to graduate from University of Southern California. Wolk is a product of an attorney and schoolteacher which helped mold his ability to multitask, prioritize and educate at the same time. Wolk is a natural born leader, and he…
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Breaking Into Comedic Passion // Episode 6243 - Dave Williamson
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Original Recording Date: June 11, 2024 After ascending the corporate ladder in his family's South Florida car business, Dave Williamson discovered a passion for making his customers smile, but found true fulfillment in making them laugh. Since then, he has excelled in nearly every major domestic comedy festival, consistently reaching the finals or …
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Original Recording Date: June 6, 2024 Marissa Tomas Main is originally from Burbank, California and graduated from University of California Santa Barbara with a BA in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting. After college, she worked as an assurance associate (AKA an Auditor) for an Accounting firm in LA. During her course of auditing, she enjoyed…
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Original Recording Date: June 3, 2024 Jamie Dee Hart is a music rights management advocate who is passionate about giving back to the industry by educating independent creators at all levels of their career. Her expertise is grounded in guiding artists to comprehend the crucial aspect of royalty collection, which is often overlooked but vital for e…
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Original Recording Date: February 23, 2024 Sophia Sambo is an interdisciplinary artist and writer with an impressive academic background. She holds a B.F.A. and an M.F.A., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Humanities and Culture, with additional certifications in Museum Studies and Creative Writing. She has dedicated herself to rigorous academic…
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Original Recording Date: February 21, 2024 Sydney Alston is a dynamic entertainment manager known for his comprehensive expertise across all dimensions of the music industry. With an illustrious background spanning artist development, A&R, marketing, sales, and promotion, Sydney's multifaceted skill set has consistently driven success in the indust…
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Original Recording Date: May 16, 2024 Dillon is a Show Caller & Stage Manager and currently resides in Las Vegas. Recently working in Greater China and the Middle East, his experiences abroad have allowed him to work, grow, and most importantly lead fun. As a Show Caller with shows including AWAKENING at the Wynn, Absinthe at Caesars Palace, and Th…
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Original Recording Date: May 9, 2024 More than just an event producer extraordinaire, Hanson is first and foremost an avant-garde business entrepreneur who, in the span of three decades, has created an unsurpassed cultural and social phenomenon. Hanson has built an impressive empire, from a small, one-night event at The Palm Springs Museum with 1,5…
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Original Recording Date: May 7, 2024 Daniella is the Head of Creator Partnerships for CreatorForce, ForceBrands’ specialized practice for creators and creator brands. Working alongside the sales and leadership team, she forges partnerships for the creator and celebrity brand sector. She takes pride in creating opportunities for CreatorForce as the …
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Original Recording Date: May 2, 2024 Candice Belton is a visionary force in the realm of live events and music festivals, boasting a rich tapestry of experiences spanning nearly a decade. From orchestrating seamless venue management to commanding the intricate dance of front-of-house and back-of-house logistics, her expertise knows no bounds. With …
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Original Recording Date: April 30, 2024 Guido is a Berklee College of Music alumnus and an award-winning film and game composer. His accolades include two Intel Game Awards at the Game Developers Conference for his video game music, first prizes for best film music at the California Independent Film Festival (San Francisco, CA) and the Indie Gather…
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Original Recording Date: April 25, 2024 Jeff Murphy has an extensive background in the film industry, having contributed to over 150 feature films. Notably, he served as the lead editor for the Emmy® Nominated Ryan's Mystery Playdate, working on 90 episodes, and for 76 episodes of Nickelodeon's Emmy® Nominated series Mutt & Stuff. He also lent his …
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Patrick Voetberg moved to Los Angeles in 1989, after graduating from the University of Michigan, with the goal of becoming a feature film editor. After learning the ropes in live action editorial on several films, including Doc Hollywood and Undercover Blues, his focus turned to feature animation. His credits include The Emperor's New Groove, Open …
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Join us for an insightful episode with a Los Angeles-based editor who boasts an impressive 19-year career specializing in advertising for film, television, and commercials. Our guest shares their extensive experience working across a wide array of networks and studios, skillfully cutting across various genres. Additionally, they discuss their invol…
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Original Recording Date: 11/30/2020 Dani Bowman, who founded DaniMation Entertainment at age 11 and began working in the animation industry by 14, has premiered 11 award-winning animated short films at San Diego Comic-Con over the past decade. Her films feature notable voices such as Joe Mantegna and Tom Kenny alongside other actors on the autism s…
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Original Recording Date: 4/11/24 Taylor Roberts is the Founder and CEO of the Mental Health Company, Season Of. Season Of includes clothing, merchandise, wellness events, and media (upcoming). With her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Psychology, she was fueled to create a business that marries the two studies and passions.…
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Mason Lieberman is an award-winning composer, audio director, and producer known for his contributions to the gaming and anime zeitgeist. He prides himself on being a problem-solver whose biggest passion is always to connect people through music. Having started his professional journey as a freelance composer, he is most known for his work composin…
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My journey of entrepreneurship started in November 2008 after managing an unsuccessful political campaign. I didn’t want another “real job.” My dream was to be able to work from home with my wife, Melane. That opportunity came about in the form of an online furniture business. Melane and my mother-in-law had started a very part-time online furnitur…
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Original Recording Date: 3/26/24 Two time Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer. Signed to Sony Music Publishing. He has over 35 million streams on Spotify alone for Indie Artists that he’s developed and produced. Josh is a multi-instrumentalist that plays keys, guitar, and drums. Ready to create a unique sound that defines YOU as an ar…
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Building Connections Across Music, Lifestyle, Brands & Live Events Caroline Burruss is a sophisticated brand marketer inside a killer sales executive. She brings 25+ years’ experience pioneering connections across live events, audience experiences, sponsorship, and carefully curated branded integration that generates growth revenue built to scale. …
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With over two years of experience as the US Team Lead at Humanitix, I lead the business development and operations of the world's first not-for-profit ticketing platform that redirects booking fees into sustainable funding for education. I also co-founded The Josh Fund, a nonprofit organization that honors the memory of my brother Josh, who we lost…
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Lawrence Grey is a lifelong musician, a dedicated educator, and a tireless proponent of music education in schools. Lawrence is the founder of YPG and serves as the head of curriculum development by designing innovative, engaging curricula that reflect the interests and lived experiences of students. With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition fr…
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Michael is a freelance voice over artist and copywriter out of Los Angeles, California. My home studio is equipped with Source Connect Standard, a Sennheiser 416 and Neumann U87 and an Apollo Twin. I voice a wide array of work, including commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, corporate narration, eLearning and medical narration. I have a …
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Jack Friedman is a creative, driven, and intelligent entrepreneur. As a college student, Jack developed a vision for helping students be the first in their families to go to college. He took a risk in starting his own business and 7+ years later, has helped tens if not hundreds of thousands of students. Jack has an outstanding ability to move his b…
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From studio backlots to classrooms, the wheels are always turning with this creative problem-solver. With years of experience producing content, I have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, including narrative and documentary, scripted and unscripted series, commercials, branded content, and live events. I am a hig…
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Bringing Boarding Schools to the Inner City (Ray Walker)
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Live from the Santa Clarita International Film Festival (SCIFF), Leonard welcomes Ray Walker, Executive Director of The Stokes Foundation, for an in depth discussion on urban boarding schools and the positive impact they are having on communities.By Leonard Jackson
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Fighting on the Front Lines for Autism Advocacy (Bret Lieberman)
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Recorded on location at the 2022 Santa Clarita International Film Festival (SCIFF), Leonard welcomes Bret Lieberman, Executive Director of Yes I Can, Unity Through Music and Education. They have an in depth discussion about the hurdles disabled people face in the work world and how Bret's non-profit is on the front lines, changing the landscape and…
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Cocaine, Meth and the L.A. Tagging Scene (JAZE)
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Leonard and Alexander talk about choices in their past that led to where they are today. They bring on JAZE, who has been tagging in LA for over 30 years to discuss the street art scene then and now.By Leonard Jackson
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Scandal in the church and at work - a survivors story! (Brittany Walden)
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Brittany tells her harrowing story of sexual assault in the church and how surviving it has made her stronger and shaped who she is today. This is not a story she tells for pity, rather, she hopes to inspire people to find their inner strength, as she did.By Leonard Jackson
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Vaccines and Intersectionality (Auntie Donna Brown & Dan Chapman)
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Leonard and his guests, Auntie Donna Brown and Dan Chapman, their concerns about the Covid 19 vaccine, intersectionality and who got the rawest deal in America.By Leonard Jackson
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Divided We Stand - Post Election 2020 arguments with guests Cole Parker and Diaz Mackie
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Leonard talks to his guests about the post election antics of the Trump Administration and whether Trump's actions are justified or not.By Leonard Jackson
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Leonard goes one on one with his Grandmother, Lenora Jackson, who shares her story of what it was like growing up in a bi-racial family in the 1930’s, and offers her opinion on the state of the country today!By Leonard Jackson
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Two Sides to Every Story (Gerald Jackson & Barrie Eget)
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Leonard talks with his brother, Gerald Jackson and Barrie Eget about the President's response to Covid-19, RBG, China and much more.By Leonard Jackson
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Actor and businessman, Leonard Jackson, takes a break from debating to have a deep, personal conversation with long time friend and fellow father, Flex Alexander. They discuss life as actors in Hollywood during the pandemic, the recent police incident in Santa Clarita and the historical repression of Black infrastructure and ownership in the United…
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A Comedian vs. A Platinum Voice (Cory Robinson & Barrie Eget)
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Actor and business owner, Leonard Jackson, discusses BLM, the state of the Confederate flag and police defunding with guests, comedian, Cory Robinson and the platinum voice of MMA and arm wrestling, Barrie Eget.By Leonard Jackson
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Another Bad Lib vs. A Good Old Boy (Brendan Woodruff & Christopher Mckool)
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Bad Libs Podcast host, Brendan Woodruff and business owner, Christopher Mckool, join Leonard Jackson and debate President Trump race baiting to get votes, the fall of the confederacy and the plight of sex workers in the post-Covid economy.By Leonard Jackson
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A Bad Lib vs. a Trump Supporter (Zach Miller & Julie Walsh)
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Bad Libs podcast host, Zach Miller and Leonard's old roommate and proud Republican, Julie Walsh, join Leonard Jackson and give the left and right perspectives on COVID-19, Black Lives vs. All Lives debate and who you kneel for.By Leonard Jackson
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China's Long Game and Trump Has Failed Us
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Leonard Jackson has a very candid conversation with his brother, Jerry Jackson, a global supply chain executive about China's long game in Africa, assimilation in corporate America and Trump's failure on the Covid-19 Pandemic.By Leonard Jackson
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Actor and business owner, Leonard Jackson, discusses #MeToo, Trump's racism, fluid sexuality and adoption with change maker Brie Widaman.By Leonard Jackson
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A Republican Running for Congress in a Blue District
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Actor and business owner, Leonard Jackson, discusses politics with Brian Perras, who is running for California's 29th Congressional District. Perras was born in Dunedin, Florida. As of 2019, he was a member of the fraternity Pikes and the SAG TV AcademyBy Leonard Jackson
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Actor and business owner, Leonard Jackson, discusses the recent school shooting in their community with his son, Brian, as well as Brian's viral videos on TikTok and who can and cannot say the N word.By Leonard Jackson
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