Best Hilmi Podcasts (2025)

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What If Story Didn’t Require Conflict? Donald Conley on Empathy, Tension Without Trauma, and Stories Without Villains 56:54

5 days ago56:54

56:54

What if the point of a story wasn’t conflict—but something more subtle, more layered, and more human? In this episode, award-winning director and producer Donald Conley joins Mishu to talk about the evolving shape of story, the language of tension, and how Nonviolent Communication changed the way he writes characters, builds scenes, and approaches …

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The Film Stalled—Then We Started Over | Cassidy Tee & Kristina Mercado on First Chair 47:12

7 days ago47:12

47:12

What does it look like to grow into a role you didn’t expect to take on—and do it with someone who trusts you, even before you trust yourself? In this episode, Cassidy Tee and Kristina Mercado talk about their collaboration on the short film First Chair, navigating setbacks, building momentum from scratch, and making decisions in real time with cre…

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Let the First Pancake Burn | Emma Palizza on Starting Messy and Laughing Anyway 50:36

12 days ago50:36

50:36

Emma Palizza has stopped waiting for permission—and she’s not dragging a boulder uphill just to be "seen." In this episode, she talks candidly about leaving the Chicago theater grind, recalibrating her definition of success, and rediscovering joy in creative work. Whether it's saying no to bad plays, launching a podcast with her best friend, or wat…

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You Don’t Need Permission | Shane Dresch on Making It Work Without a Big Budget, a Full Crew, or a Perfect Plan 57:02

14 days ago57:02

57:02

Before you hit play, go watch Sleepwalking—a surreal, floating, time-bending music video Shane directed for Mario McClean: Watch here. Then come back and hear how it came together—one melted phone prop and 4-hour beach shoot at a time. In this episode, Shane Dresch breaks down the emotional math and creative strategy behind directing, designing, an…

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What If You Didn’t Push So Hard? Elissa Wolf on Curiosity, Casting, and Letting the Work Breathe 47:21

19 days ago47:21

47:21

What if the most powerful creative move you made was choosing to pause? In this episode, Elissa Wolf unpacks the subtle and often overlooked moments that shape her approach to theater—whether she’s in rehearsal, navigating a career shift, or nerding out over Shakespeare’s linguistic breadcrumbs. We talk about slowing down as a strategy, making room…

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Armin Korsos on Momentum, Documentaries, and Saying Yes Too Soon (On Purpose) 40:54

21 days ago40:54

40:54

Why wait until everything’s perfect to start something new? In this episode, Armin Korsos shares how saying yes now—even before you’re “ready”—can spark organic growth, community, and career-shifting momentum. Born in the Cayman Islands and now based in Chicago, Armin is a filmmaker known for emotionally vivid imagery and a global lens—both in his …

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The Premiere’s Over | Jon Silver on Burnout, Festivals, and Letting Go 57:13

21 days ago57:13

57:13

What happens when you get everything you asked for—and it still doesn’t feel great? In this episode, Jon Silver talks candidly about navigating the tail end of a feature film rollout, the unexpected burnout of the festival circuit, and what it really means to build an audience when your control over exhibition is limited. We talk about the tension …

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Nobody Prepares You for This Part: Imani Davis on Finishing a Film, Podcasting and Figuring Out the Rest 50:52

21 days ago50:52

50:52

So much of the film industry is shrouded in secrecy—and Imani Davis is here to crack it open. In this episode, we talk about her podcast Players as well as what happens after you make the movie: the emotional labor, the financial blind spots, and the strategic chaos of trying to get your work seen. A producer, writer, and curator, Imani is a film p…

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Welcome to Mischief & Mastery with Mishu Hilmy 2:41

about a year ago2:41

2:41

Creativity is messy, unpredictable, and full of sharp turns. Mischief & Mastery with Mishu Hilmy brings you real conversations with artists, filmmakers, and fearless makers who wrestle with doubt, chase inspiration, and shape chaos into something real. Episodes drop weekly. Sign up for the mailing list at mischiefpod.com Email us anytime at podcast…

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Hilmi Tell 36:06

2 years ago36:06

36:06

Hilmi Tell (Guest Speaker) 17-Sep-23

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I am the God of your fathers 37:34

2 years ago37:34

37:34

Tendai Togara 03-Sep-23

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What is Love? 56:02

2 years ago56:02

56:02

Johnny Scroggins 27-Aug-23

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Devine Health 38:36

2 years ago38:36

38:36

David Delphin - 20-Aug-23

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Power Love and a Sound Mind 43:58

2 years ago43:58

43:58

Pastor Larry Sebastian | 13-Aug-23

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That I may not cause pain 37:30

2 years ago37:30

37:30

Tendai Togara | 06-Aug-23

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Speak the word of the Lord 42:25

2 years ago42:25

42:25

Pastor Christa Sebastian | 30-Jul-23

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The Anointing of the Holy Spirit 23:55

2 years ago23:55

23:55

David Delfin 23-Jul-23

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The Battle is God's | The Armour is God's | The Victory is God's 36:55

2 years ago36:55

36:55

Graeme Cann (16-Jul-21)

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Four Powerful Healing Principles 31:20

2 years ago31:20

31:20

Graeme Cann 09-Jul-23

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Who do you think you are? 36:30

2 years ago36:30

36:30

Giovanna Amoruso 02-Jul-23

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Graeme Cann 35:48

2 years ago35:48

35:48

Graeme Cann 18-Jun-23

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Gary Morgan 1:05:01

2 years ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Gary Morgan - 28-May-23

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What the Lord Jesus Christ has done for us 1:06:48

2 years ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Johnny Scroggins - 21-May-23

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Mother's Day Special 34:22

2 years ago34:22

34:22

Ian McDonald - 14-May-23

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His Bride 42:10

2 years ago42:10

42:10

Ps Kevin Manning - 07-May-23

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The Faithfulness of God in us 54:06

2 years ago54:06

54:06

Pastor Kevin Manning | 30-Apr-23

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Encountering Easter 1:02:34

2 years ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Penelope, Greg, CJ | 02-Apr-23

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Discipleship Pathways 50:09

2 years ago50:09

50:09

Pastor Larry Sebastian | 26-Mar-23

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The Fruits of Obedience 11:43

2 years ago11:43

11:43

Angok Lueth | 26-Mar-23

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Keys To Discipleship 43:25

2 years ago43:25

43:25

Pastor Larry Sebatian (19-Mar-23) Keys To Discipleship www.caseycity.church

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Persistent Prayer That Breaks Resistance 41:45

2 years ago41:45

41:45

Tendai Togara | 12-Mar-23

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New Years Day 2023 33:46

2 years ago33:46

33:46

Trevor Davis | 01-Jan-23 caseycity.church

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First Things First 38:12

2 years ago38:12

38:12

Pastor Christa Sebastian | 04-Dec-22

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Power of Thanksgiving 56:05

2 years ago56:05

56:05

Pastor Larry Sebastian

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Should Christians get involved in politics? 41:32

2 years ago41:32

41:32

Lyle Shelton | 20-Nov-22

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Who do we worship? 54:13

2 years ago54:13

54:13

Chris Field | 13-Nov-22 caseycity.church

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Biblical Truth on Healing 34:55

2 years ago34:55

34:55

Pastor Larry Sebastian | 06-Nov-22

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Revival: Building a Hope & a Future 40:14

3 years ago40:14

40:14

Malcolm McQuie | 09-Oct-22 CaseyCity.Church

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The Generous Lifestyle 1:06:18

3 years ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Pastor Kevin Manning - 02-Oct-22 CaseyCity.Church

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The Generous Steward 28:31

3 years ago28:31

28:31

Pastor Bryan Greene | 25-Oct-22 caseycity.church

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Life of a Worshipper 52:21

3 years ago52:21

52:21

Pastor Christa Sebastian | 18-Sep-22 www.caseycity.church

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Koii - The blockchain project built for media - Al Morris, Koii Network 28:33

3 years ago28:33

28:33

About Al Morris Al is a chief architect and co-founder of Koii network. Koii was born in 2020 to widen the possibilities for the future of Web3. Al loves teaching, which made him start Blockchain Institute Chicago. The main goal of the institute is to help educate the public about the use of blockchain technology. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction to…

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Our Good Father 29:09

3 years ago29:09

29:09

Pastor Shami Marandawela | 04-Sep-22 Father's Day Sermon

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Seasons of Consecration 49:07

3 years ago49:07

49:07

Pastor Larry Sebastian | 21-Aug-22

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40 Days of Consecration Pt.6 1:02:22

3 years ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Pastor Larry Sebastian | 14-Aug-22

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The Ugly Side of Unintentional Growth with Mark Rickmeier, TXI 46:51

3 years ago46:51

46:51

About Mark Rickmeier Mark is the CEO at TXI - a product innovation firm. He believes in creating rich employee and customer experiences. But, not everything scales well. Even good intentions don’t necessarily scale well. In the pandemic, TXI tried to deliver cooked meals to all members of the team. That didn’t scale well. Mark shares lessons he lea…