Two lifelong friends who are fascinated by the darker things in the world. Join us as we virtually travel the world to learn more about the myths, folklore, monsters and murder of a different country each episode.
Try Not To Blink is a podcast about the ups and downs, ins and outs, news, tips and tricks of those who live the optometry lifestyle.
A Japanese fashion podcast focusing on lolita. Also a focus on the under represented J-Fashion enthusiasts including, but not limited to: plus size, members of the LGBTQ+, people of color. I want to take a fun, light hearted approach to get the conversation started about some possibly touchy subjects.
"Big World" is a documentary that helps us travel around the world through "Roya sounds" in an effort to learn about different civilizations and cultures to get to know the other side of the world that was captured by Roya's own mics. The program also deals with people’s customs, traditions, and beliefs.
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Great Podversations features nationally-recognized writers in conversation. These candid discussions invite the listener to learn about literature, politics, history, economics, science, and culture through the voices of compelling authors and experts. NPR’s Robert Siegel introduces each pair of fascinating guests. Great Podversations is produced by the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum, and distributed by Louisville Public Media. For more information, please visit kentuckyautho ...
Austin Real Estate Investing is all about real estate investing in the Austin, TX area. We'll bring you experts from different industries and investors who are having success in numerous strategies through multiple market cycles to make sure you have the best information. We will discuss everything from househacking to large apartment syndication and will bring in guests that do it all in the Austin area. If you want to learn about how to get started or get involved in the Austin real estate ...
A warm, lighthearted and intimate look at life inside the royal household, told through conversations with those who have lived and worked alongside the royals. Hosted by Robert Jobson, Royal Editor at the Evening Standard - "The Godfather of royal reporting". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Global Arts Network for Artists and Lovers
Women are powerful. This is how we work.
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The podcast that helps Entrepreneurs and Real Estate professionals create brands that create connections. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talentless-execution/support
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Diplomatic Immunity
Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Georgetown University
Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. We bring you "frank and candid" conversations on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers globally. We talk to current and former diplomatic officials, scholars, and analysts and seek to understand how best to foster international cooperation in an age of global crises. Produce ...
Who is this for? Pod Pit is primarily aimed at aspiring young designers and creatives who are about to fly solo. And business people who enjoy learning about creativity, processes, entrepreneurship, challenge, sacrifice, success and juggling families with running a business. Who am I and why am I doing this? I'm Gareth Robertson and I am a graphic designer. I help savvy business leaders be seen, heard and remembered with powerful graphic design.I'm a visual communicator and I love a good sto ...
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Roya Johnson - Real Estate Investor and Agent
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Roya Johnson has an amazing story to tell! Originally from Iran, she went to work at age 7 to help support her family. After coming to Texas, she graduated from UT with a computer science degree and has been living in Austin for 40 years. She has over 30 years of real estate experience from building & renovating to buying & selling. She joined Kell…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Cory Zwahlen, Class of 2024 at Southern College of Optometry and the winner of the Valley Contax Optometry Meeting Travel Grant about what made him choose Optometry, how he is prepping for the board with Optoprep and how he's choosing his externship. 👁 👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segme…
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K. Trevor Thompson - Full Time Real Estate Investor
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K. Trevor Thompson is originally from Canada and has been a proud Austinite for over 12 years. He is a full time real estate investor whose vast portfolio includes a variety of property types in Texas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He has invested in over 1,250 multifamily apartments, a retail strip mall, a Townhouse to Condo conversion, 1 Si…
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Ep 123: ...If You're Ever on Snapped… - Pandora's Box Crimes
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In this episode, Casey takes us on one hell of a ride. We hope that you don’t feel like an adult Harry Potter under the stairs while you listen to the story of Lori Vallow and her unraveling world. Her crazy religion has everything, Demon Nick Schneider, zombies, reincarnations and ceilings. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Pat…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Caitlin McQueen about how it is to work in clinics with her father and her passion for body building and how it changed her lifestyle. 👁 👉 Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review servi…
Politician and author Charles Booker discusses his book, “From the Hood to the Holler: A Story of Separate Worlds, Shared Dreams, and the Fight for America’s Future,” with writer and Professor Eddie Glaude. Charles Booker represented the 43rd District in the Kentucky House of Representatives, where he served on the economic development and workforc…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Carly Rose about the wild ride it has been opening a second location focusing on the brand new industry of Dry Eye Med Spa. Jimmy and Roya are also launching a brand new TN2B segment about Boards review questions, Try Not To Stress. They teamed up with Optoprep, a premier Boards review service to compile q…
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Keller Williams FREE School of Real Estate
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Mallory Mundy is a team leader with Keller Williams Austin South West Market Center who loves her day-to-day which involves helping agents grow their business at a high level and succeed in this industry. Alison Wingate is an assistant team leader who works with Mallory and other team leaders to help new and current agents grow their business and w…
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Ep 122: Ummmm.... What? - Pandora's Box Crimes
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Continuing the trend of a deeper dive with individual episodes for both hosts, Roya is leading off this topic with the kidnapping of Michael Hughes and how one boy being kidnapped unraveled two people with a lifetime of skeletons in their closets. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod on IG …
Jimmy and Roya meet up with guest Khanh Ton to discuss what to expect in your first year of optometry school. SOURCES https://www.cnet.com/news/google-sister-company-puts-glucose-sensing-contact-lens-project-on-hold/ https://www.achillesinternational.org/who-we-are Khanh Ton YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGzpX58xuOMD_VhSJiRlNlg …
Artist and author James Bridle discusses their book, Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary Intelligence with writer and musician Claire Evans. James Bridle is an artist, technologist and philosopher whose artworks have been commissioned by galleries and institutions and exhibited worldwide, including the Victoria & Al…
Tony Taveras started his career in sales with LA Fitness, became the youngest VP at the time, & was regional VP in Florida from Tampa to Naples. Now he's the VP of sales & a managing partner at Linear Roofing where he oversees 150 project managers in Florida and Texas. Linear Roofing was also the contractor for Season 1 on No Demo Reno on HGTV wher…
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Ep 121: A Regular Footloose Type Situation - Vampires Pt 2
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Time for MURDER! We know you guys were waiting with baited breath and we’re evidently trying out a solo episode situation for the next few planned episodes so let us know how you feel about that set up on one of our various social medias below! This is a Roya one and she covers the murders of Ruth Adams and Rick Wendorf by some loser who pretended …
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about Neuropathic Corneal pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and more... SOURCES Grupo Prats Trigeminal Neuralgia Hopkins Neuropathic Corneal Pain Review TFOS DEWS II Pain and Sensation Trigeminal NeuralgiaBy James Deom OD & Roya Habibi OD
Katie Showell is a native Texan and has been living in Austin since 2007. She is a full-time Sales Operations Manager of Strategic Development Department of a National Plumbing and HVAC Distributor. Katie started her portfolio in 2012 with her primary residence and, through home improvements and strategically rolling equity for lifestyle design, ha…
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Ep 120: I’m A Top or Nothing - Vampires Pt 1
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Much like Alyssa Edwards, we are back back back again! You thought you got rid of us? HA! Wrong. This is a Casey episode where she takes us on a small Epcot tour of Vampires before rounding out the episode with a conversation around the inspiration behind Dracula, Vlad Tepes. But was he actually the inspiration? A mystery. Next week Roya talks abou…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to returning guest Gerry Belgraver about the use of genetic testing to guide the use of supplements for macular degeneration and more... SOURCES Ojos Del Mar Love Aloha kaufman-whitepaperBy James Deom OD & Roya Habibi OD
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Vivian Yip - Full Time Real Estate Investor, House Hacker, & Flipper
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Vivian Yip is a full-time real estate investor, house hacker, and flipper! She's been investing and house hacking since 2004. Vivian and her husband began taking investing seriously in 2018, which enabled them both to quit their corporate jobs and focus on their passion - real estate! They flipped their first 6 houses in the first year while still …
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Stephanie Klemencic from Stephanie Klemencic Optometry about her very diverse experience including working for a nursing home, find out what her spirit animal is and more... SOURCES Dr Stephanie Klemencic - LinkedIn 360 care Eye Care on the Square The Clear Eyes & Aesthetics Dr Stephanie Klemencic Email: s…
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Rod Khleif - Real Estate Investor, Author, & Founder of the Tiny Hands Foundation
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Rod Khleif is a real estate investor with 44 years of investing experience! Originally from The Netherlands, Rod has lived in Denver for 30 years and spent 25 years in Florida. He's owned over 2,000 houses and thousands of multifamily units. In addition to his wealth of real estate knowledge, he's also a philanthropist who founded the Tiny Hands Fo…
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Schornack from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota about her career, her research in scleral lenses and more... June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! Jimmy and Roya will be giving out one last promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses. There is also an awesome gr…
Author Geraldine Brooks discusses her book “Horse: A Novel” with journalist Gal Beckerman. Geraldine Brooks grew up in Australia and became a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald, and later with The Wall Street Journal. Brooks was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2006 for her novel “March.” Many of her novels and nonfiction books have …
Lawrence Briggs is a New Orleans native living in central Texas. He currently works for the State in customer relations and has been investing in real estate for 4 years. His journey started with the purchase of his primary residence and recently expanded to include a rental property.By jordanmoorhead
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Steven Sorkin from Corneal Associates of New Jersey. He currently serves as President of the Essex County Optometric Society and is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He is also a Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society. June is also scleral lens mon…
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Craig Curelop - Author, Real Estate Agent, & Investor
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Craig Curelop is a real estate agent and investor based in Denver, CO. He's been investing since 2017 and wrote THE book on house hacking, The House Hacking Strategy. He achieved financial independence in a short period because of his house hacking skills and determination!By jordanmoorhead
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Ep 119: We'll Get Into It - Wolves in Sheep's Clothing Pt 2
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Rounding out this two episode arc, Roya finally covers Mother Teresa. Gentle, compassionate nun or sadistic, money driven nun? You decide. Much like a robot in disguise, there's much more than meets the eye. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at: @strange_unusual_podcast Follow Casey: @ca…
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS from Boston Sight about her background and how she fulfilled her American Dream though her optometric career. June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 3 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scle…
Author Keri Blakinger discusses her book, “Corrections in Ink: A Memoir” with writer Piper Kerman. Keri Blakinger is an investigative reporter based in Texas, covering criminal justice and injustice for The Marshall Project. She previously worked for the Houston Chronicle and her writing has appeared in the New York Daily News, the BBC, VICE, and T…
Conner Olsen is a real estate agent, investor, and house hacker in Austin. He runs an AirBnB in North Austin and a cabin in the Smokey Mountains. He is continuing his path to financial freedom by adding to his investment portfolio.By jordanmoorhead
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Ep 118: Oooo, Ominous - Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
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In this episode that definitely did not get cut into two parts, Casey's story has EVERYTHING, Nazis, communists, child brides, tiny mustaches... She's talking about Charlie Chaplin. Roya will be rounding out this episode next week with Mother Teresa. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/strangeunusual Follow the pod at:…
In this special episode Jimmy and Roya finally get to catch up with the amazing Dr. Heidi Miller. June is also scleral lens month at Try Not To Blink! In the next 4 episodes Jimmy and Roya will be giving out a promo code to receive 15% off your next pair of scleral lenses. You also get a chance to enter to win a free Custom Stable fitting set as we…
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Lloyd Minick - Operations Manager & Green Building Expert for Fortunate Foundations
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Lloyd Minick is the Operations Manager and Green Building Expert for Fortunate Foundation. He's been helping the team grow since 2019. This real estate development firm in Austin is passionate about building beautiful eco-friendly homes while helping homeowners save money!By jordanmoorhead
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Ep 117: She Didn't Not Say She Didn't Want That - Unsolved
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We weren't sure what to do for this episode, so we went to a popular standby, Unsolved. Roya talks about the brutal crimes of notorious Australian child rapist known only as Mr. Cruel. Casey covers the largest art heist in America, the theft at the Gardner Musuem of Boston. For any details on Mr. Cruel, please: Phone 131 450 from anywhere in Austra…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about what it takes to travel abroad with pets, Johnny Depp's glasses, the upcoming Optometry's Meeting and the the use of breast milk eye drops. SOURCES Traveling internationally with pet Across the Pond Johnny Depp’s Court Glasses MOSCOT Optometry’s Meeting Breast Milk Eye Drops…
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Joe Hodge & Jamille Kelley - Real Estate Investors
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Joe Hodge is a high school educator with 6 years of real estate investing experience. Jamille Kelley is a network security pre-sales engineer and has 3.5 years of real estate investing experience. Joe & Jamille are both passionate about investing & flipping, especially in the Austin area.By jordanmoorhead
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Ep 116: It Imbiggened the Situation - AAPI
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Did you know that the usage of 'Leper' is kind of a slur? Well, listen to this episode to hear Casey talk about more insensitive actions of the US in the Hawaiian Islands and the mistreatment of individuals diagnosed with leoporasy. Roya talks about a Japanese-American icon as well as the terrible treatment of Japanese people in North and South Ame…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about all the new treatments available to help treat or relieve different eye conditions such as the collarette, cataract, demodex and more... SOURCES C3-R-CXL Dr. Boxer Wachler COMING SOON New treatment for demodex blepharitis Tea tree harmful to MGD? Concomitant conditions present with demodex Weave…
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Taylor Puntch - Enterprise Account Executive & Real Estate Investor
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Originally from Roswell, New Mexico, Taylor Puntch has 5 years of software sales experience and 2 years of real estate investing experience. Taylor is currently the Enterprise Account Executive for a technology startup. He has a property near Texas Tech University in Lubbock, a house hack in Austin, and a half acre of land in central Wisconsin.…
Following yet another great recommendation from the amazing CharliRae, Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Barry Leonard about his career, the use of HOA, seeing clearly with keratoconus and more... SOURCES Dr. Barry Leonard: Clinic Seeing Clearly With Keratoconus Valley Contax Consultant: CharliRae Eaglet Scleral Profilometer GSLS Conference ICS Conference…
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Joel Fine - Real Estate Investor, Multi-Family Syndicator, & Land Developer
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Joel Fine has had a successful 30+ year career in high tech and is a savvy real estate investor. He has developed his business expertise as a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, program manager, and engineer. He is also a General Partner in over 1,000 doors in Texas and a Key Principal or Limited Partner in more than 7,000 doors across seven s…
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Ep 115: What's This Plan Made Out Of? Swiss Cheese? - H.H. Holmes Part 2
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We're back with this Victorian asshole. H.H. Holmes, how he ran, how he was caught, how he was tried is all covered in this episode led episode finishing off the life and crimes of one H.H. Holmes who was born with the Devil in him. (Except he never said that... Just listen to the episode, trust me). Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Pat…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk about makeup and eye health, the use of Lumenis IPL, the relation between Accutane and dry eye, the use of Vitamin C eye cream and more... SOURCES We Love Eyes Extension Cleanser Lumenis IPL Accutane + Dry Eye Vitamin C Eye Cream Research Vitamin C Eye Cream Option 1 Vitamin C Eye Cream Option 2 Vitamin C Eye Cre…
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Will Brown - Founder & CEO of Titan X, Software Pioneer, & Real Estate Investor
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Will Brown is a real estate investor turned real estate software pioneer who found a passion for real estate after over a thousand hours of research. After achieving 100 wholesale deals in a year, he discovered a new challenge he wanted to tackle, helping real estate investors with lead generation. Will traveled to Los Angeles and founded Titan X, …
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: Lessons from the Edge with Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch
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Season 4, Episode 8: In the current series of Diplomatic Immunity, ISD Director of Programs and Research Dr. Kelly McFarland looks back at the first year of the Biden administration's foreign policy and looks forward to the next. In the final episode of the season, Kelly is joined by Ambassador Maria L. Yovanovitch, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukrain…
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Ep 114: Everyone Say Murder! - H.H. Holmes Part 1
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In this episode, Roya covers the early life and known crimes of H.H. Holmes while he lived in Chicago. Did he have a murder castle? Did he have the devil in him? How many murders are attributed to him? Tune into this episode and the next to find out as we take a shallow dive into H.H. Holmes. Email us at: Strangeunusualpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Pa…
In this episode Jimmy and Roya talk to Dr. Kristen O'Brien about how she cold started her second private practice, why she moved out of Colorado, why it is important to be involved with the AOA and more... SOURCES Vuity Dr. O’Brien: Denver Eye Care Dr. O’Brien: Linkedin iCare Advisors OVVO Optics Michael Bullar: Frame Expert Vision Source SOLN Opto…
Author Anna Quindlen and writer Amy Bloom discuss Quindlen’s book “Write for Your Life.” Anna Quindlen is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novelist, and opinion columnist. She is the best-selling author of nine novels, including “Every Last One,” and “Still Life with Bread Crumbs.” Her memoir “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake”, published in 2012…
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Jamie Gruber -Multifamily Investor & Gobundance Mastermind member
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Jamie Gruber has 20+ years of coaching around goal setting, achievement and transformation as an insurance executive. He's a featured speaker at the Multifamily Investor Nation Virtual Summit on brand building and scaled from 1 to 42 apartment units in 3 years. He also created the Multifamily and More networking platform from scratch and is a membe…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: Trade, Technology, and China with Wendy Cutler, Carolyn Brehm, and Francine Lamoriello--Part 3
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Season 4, Episode 7–Part 3: In the current series of Diplomatic Immunity, ISD Director of Programs and Research Dr. Kelly McFarland looks back at the first year of the Biden administration's foreign policy and looks forward to the next. In the final episode of this three-part series, Kelly continues his conversation with Carolyn Brehm and Francine …
In this episode we accidentally talk about two spies that influenced Bond, James Bond. Casey talks about Christine Granville, a brave woman who put her life and safety on the line for the lives and safety of many others. Roya's spy of choice is a bit of a surprise, but if you enjoy horror movies, you may be familiar with him already. Email us at: S…