Pivot Point explores the personal experiences of those who have made a life and career in the world of film, music and the arts. We’ll hear from industry pros about how they got started, the hurdles they overcame and the help they received along the way. Joseph’s style of interviewing reveals stories we embrace as our own, finding empathy and encouragement in the creative journey and hopefully help you move closer to your own personal Pivot Point.
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WSHU Public Radio's Kate Remington combines her love of music and video games in this series of informal conversations with composers and performers of game soundtracks. Plus, there's lots of music in the interviews, so you can hear it for yourself!
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Tom Salta's terrifying soundtrack for 'Outlast Trials'
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Tom Salta talks about how he created a terrifying soundtrack for Outlast TrialsBy Kate Remington
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Doyle Donehoo's soundtrack for 'Aliens: Dark Descent' stays true to form
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Doyle Donehoo talks about his soundtrack for Aliens: Dark DescentBy Kate Remington
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Marty O'Donnell talks about creating the iconic Monks Chant for Halo and being part of a worldwide choir.By Kate Remington
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Lena Raine's soundtrack for 'Harmony: The Fall of Reverie' glides between two worlds
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Lena Raine talks about the process for creating the soundtrack for Harmony: The Fall of ReverieBy Kate Remington
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Maclaine Diemer's soundtrack for Firmament has Myst's DNA
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Maclaine Diemer talks about creating a new soundtrack for Cyan Worlds' Firmament.By Kate Remington
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Takeshi Furukawa's compelling soundtrack for Planet of Lana hits all the right notes
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Takeshi Furukawa talks about his soundtrack for Planet of LanaBy Kate Remington
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Island hopping with John Robert Matz and his soundtrack for 'Tchia'
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John Robert Matz talks about creating the perfect music for the island adventure TchiaBy Kate Remington
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Tim Wynn's music shines in 'Marvel's Midnight Suns'
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Tim Wynn talks about his music for Marvel's Midnight SunsBy Kate Remington
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Josh Sawyer and Alkemie create an immersive Medieval experience in 'Pentiment'
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Josh Sawyer and Tracy Cowart and Sian Ricketts of Alkemie talk about how they created a soundrack for Pentiment, set in the Middle AgesBy Kate Remington
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Jason Graves: From 'Dead Space' to 'The Devil in Me'
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Jason Graves talks about his iconic soundtrack for 'Dead Space' and his latest score for 'The Devil in Me'By Kate Remington
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Garry Schyman creates a world of music for Athia in Forspoken
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Garry Schyman talks about his music for Forspoken in collaboration with Bear McCrearyBy Kate Remington
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Grant Kirkhope's music helps Mario + Rabbids save the galaxy in Sparks of Hope
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Grant Kirkhope chats about his music for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of HopeBy Kate Remington
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Celebrating 'Fallout's' 25th anniversary with Inon Zur
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Inon Zur talks about his long history composing music for FalloutBy Kate Remington
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The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and Inon Zur present a world premiere
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The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony and Inon Zur present a world premiereBy Kate Remington
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Tom Salta talks about the excitement of a new game soundtrack category of the Grammy AwardsBy Kate Remington
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Andrew Prahlow creates some "Lost Reels" for his 'Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye' soundtrack
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Andrew Prahlow talks about how he created additional tracks for his Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye soundtrackBy Kate Remington
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Nainita Dessai's soundtrack for 'Immortality' is inspired by her favorite films
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Nainita Dessai talks about how she created her dazzling soundtrack for ImmortalityBy Kate Remington
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Kris Maddigan's winning music recipe for 'Cuphead The Delicious Last Course
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Kris Maddigan talks about his 1930's inspired music for Cuphead The Delicious Last CourseBy Kate Remington
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Quill has a bigger, bolder adventure in 'Moss Book II', and Jason Graves' soundtrack is with her every moment
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Disco Cactus pulls out all the stops for Mania Mode
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Six members of Disco Cactus talk about their first albumBy Kate Remington
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John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", for which he won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination, in 1988. In 1989 he was the co-winner of ASCAP Awards' "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" for "Time of My…
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How does one become a tech privacy attorney and a musician? How do you go to Mumbai to find your way? This is the story of Alan Chapell. Growing up on the multi-ethnic streets of Stamford, Connecticut, Alan Chapell was exposed to a multitude of music – playing piano and trumpet before the age of six and at age 15 recording with the legendary produc…
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Richard Humann is a Brooklyn-based neo-conceptual artist whose work has been included in the Venice Biennale, represented the United States in the 2017 Karachi Biennale in Pakistan, and has had multiple national and international solo gallery and museum exhibitions. Richard was born and raised in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State. He…
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Franke Previte: Academy Award and Grammy award winning songwriter, singer, talks with Joseph about his early childhood, selling cars in his driveway to earn money and how (I've Had) The Time of My Life and Hungry Eyes were written and how they found their way in movie Dirty Dancing.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Joseph met Diana at a SAG-AFTRA workshop and have been friends since. Diana is an actor, voice actor and producer. Known for her recurring roles on "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives", she has also done a number of TV Commercials. She began working in Group ADR in 2010, on "Eureka", and has been heard on "Alphas", "Defiance", "Code…
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Bill Schnee is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has received over 125 gold and platinum records and more than 50 Top 20 singles that run the gamut from Barbra Streisand to The Jacksons, Rod Stewart to Steely Dan, and Whitney Houston to Dire Straits. This is my conversation with Bill about his journey and his art. C…
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Episode 66 with music producer Aaron Ruiz
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Today's guest is Nashville music producer, singer, songwriter Aaron Ruiz. Aaron is an artist who has had hundreds of songs placed in tv shows. Joseph and Aaron talk about the work it takes to stay present, dealing with negative self talk and accepting that we are not in control of whether a song is a success or not.www.aaronandandrew.comhttps://sou…
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Episode 65 Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett
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Meridith and Joseph have a podcast (Are You Waiting For Permission) dedicated to those of us who have stood on the edge, waiting for others to give us permission to pursue our dreams. Today, Joseph interviews Meridith and Joseph about their creative journeys as actors, coaches and podcasters.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Today Cathy and Joseph wrap up their conversation. We learn of Cathy's acting opportunities; how she drove 3 hours each way for her auditions and how she views her creative process.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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This week, Cathy and Joseph continue their conversation. We hear how Cathy moved forward with her education and started modeling. We also learn of the one woman who positively impacted her life.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Cathy is a first generation Vietnamese American born and raised in Seattle, WA. To say that Cathy grew up under difficult circumstances is an understatement. Her story is one of hard work, perseverance and survival. Cathy graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Washington all the while working as a genetic researcher at the Fre…
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Matt McNally was working in the advertising world for over 2 decades when he decided that his life needed a shift. How did he go from the ad world to the world of culinary arts? Matt is the chef of Laurel's Catering, a catering company he and his wife Laurel started. They are in Napa, CA. www.laurelscatering.com.…
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In part 2 of Joseph's conversation with Stacy Widelitz, we hear how Stacy handle the stress of being a film composer, how he shape-shifted to a country song writer and his latest adventure as a photographer.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Stacy Widelitz is a composer, songwriter and photographer. He co-wrote the Dirty Dancing song, "She's Like The Wind" with Patrick Swayze. Today we hear how Stacy got his start as a pianist, songwriter and now photographer.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Episode 58 Barrington Smith-Seetachitt - Author-Screenwriter
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Barrington is an author and screenwriter who writes speculative fiction that explores how people respond when their world — or their place in it — changes. Her work has been optioned and won prizes like Amazon Studios’ Best Screenplay Award, Screencraft’s Cinematic Short Story Competition Grand Prize, and DreamAgo’s Pen & Pellicule Writing Fellowsh…
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Episode 57: Fidan Aghayeva-Edler, Pianist
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Today we hear the story of Fidan Aghayeva-Edler, pianist. She is a pianist based in Berlin, Germany, currently focused on performance of contemporary music and improvisation. She was born in Azerbaijan, moved to Norway and then Berlin. Fidan tells us about the joy she has when performing and the journey she's taken to get there.…
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Thomas Laub is a producer currently represented on Broadway with David Byrne's American Utopia (Special Tony Award). Past work includes Slave Play (Tony Nomination), Seven Deadly Sins, and the site-specific Myths & Hymns. Upcoming: Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes, Selina Fillinger's POTUS, and Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jess…
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Katie Leigh is a voice actress, best known for her roles as Sunni Gummi in Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Zuzu in Poppy Cat, Alex in the first two seasons of Totally Spies!, and as Connie Kendall in the Focus on the Family radio program Adventures in Odyssey since 1987. This is her story.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Today's episode you'll hear Joseph talk about his decision to change markets - from NYC to Los Angeles; how a scoring rejection caused him to reconsider his dreams and how he received the opportunity to compose the underscore music for American Sniper.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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For the first episode of Pivot Point in year two, Joseph continues with an exploration of his own journey. This Pivot Point explores his years in Nashville, his time working at Belmont Church, his unsuccessful production company and how he dealt with difficulties in his personal life. This two-part series starts where he left off in bonus episode #…
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Award-winning composer Sherri Chung is on Pivot Point today. Her music can be heard on Batwoman, Riverdale, Blindspot and The Red Line. She composed the music for Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase and The Last Husband. She is a pianist, vocalist, conductor and orchestrator. Her theme music to Kung Fu is heard in the podcast intro.…
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Today's guest is Janay Woodruff. Janay is a powerhouse rock singer and songwriter. She hails from St. Louis where she cultivated her love for music at age 9 through the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Known for her laser focus and unshakeable drive, Janay was unsurprisingly tapped to open for FloRida for NOW 96.3 NOW Night Out. The into features her su…
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Kevin Brewerton is a 5 time world kickboxing champion, author, director, actor and painter. His story is one of seeking the truth both in his life and in his art. Kevin's book is called - These Are African Hands-A Memoir. You can find it on Amazon.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Beau Stroupe: Opera singer, actor and coach is my guest this week. Beau and I met 25 years ago in Nashville. A graduate of Manhattan School of Music, Beau's talent provided him opportunities as a professional opera singer. Listen in on how his path changed directions and why. In the podcast intro, hear Beau sing Che gelida manina from La Boheme.…
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April Cleveland is a director, educator, and the creator of THE EXODUS ENSEMBLE in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which creates wild and immersive theatrical events. April directs fast-paced thrillers across genres, from classics and contemporary adaptations to dystopian new work and large-scale musicals.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Kimber Terry is today's guest. She is know by her stage name, Kimber. She is a singer/song writer from Nashville, TN. From a young age Kimber has always been singing and writing songs. She would even sing her math homework and make the questions into lyrics. Today her lyrics and music go far beyond math equations. Check out her song: Used to Being …
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Adele Cabot is a well-known voice coach in Los Angeles. Her clients are actors who have appeared on Broadway, in regional theatres, and in starring roles in films and on TV. Adele was also an actor and director of plays for many years in New York. She is the head of LAvoiceJOY, a studio she founded where she teaches Linklater Voice for actors and e…
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Today Joseph chats with Ed Hooks. Ed is an actor for almost thirty years. He's written several books on acting and became a respected acting coach. He was trained as an actor in New York, where he appeared in many stage plays plus TV Soaps and hundreds of TV commercials for major companies like AT&T, Bounce Fabric Softener, Dawn Dishwashing Liquid,…
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Dan Navarro is Joseph's guest this week. Dan is co-author of the song We Belong with his late partner Eric Lowen. Prior to Eric's illness, they toured together for years as Lowen & Navarro. Eric's illness from Lou Gehrig's disease had Dan eventually go solo. You can find Dan on Facebook at Dan Navarro Music.…
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Today's guest is Kyle Fritz. 🎬 Kyle is the owner and president of Kyle Fritz Management, a talent management company in Los Angeles that has developed and guided the careers of Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winners for the past 25 years. ✨Kyle studied acting at ASU and later with the master Sanford Meisner. Joseph met Kyle through Kyle's class - Kyl…
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