This week on the show, it’s Erik Jendresen —an Emmy-winning Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include the HBO mini-series BAND OF BROTHERS, as well as the two latest installments in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise.In today’s conversation, deep dive into the writing and making of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING (2023) and MISSION: IMPOSSIB…

How wonderful to welcome on the show Timothy Dowling, a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include the cult classic ROLE MODELS, the Adam Sandler romantic comedy JUST GO WITH IT, and the explosive rom-com THIS MEANS WAR (starring Tom Hardy, Chris Pine and Reese Witherspoon).In today’s conversation, Tim and I discuss how one of his first scripts m…

Julie Szego is a writer of the popular Substack blog Szego Unplugged, and a former senior journalist at The Age and other major Australian publications. She has authored a book titled The Tainted Trial of Farah Jama which was shortlisted for both the VIC and NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. Our conversation spans a number of topics including taking r…

What a special opportunity to welcome on the show ALEXANDER WITT, perhaps the most influential second unit director of his generation.When it comes to action cinema, he may as well be responsible for the most iconic action sequences of the last 30 years, with credits that include everything from the epic battles of GLADIATOR, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBE…

Ray and Steven discuss Eight World which provides unconditional cash transfers to villages in Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast. The discussion also touches on having a decolonial mind-set, the coffee value-chain and how Eight World has found success with a radical approach to non-profit work. -- Learn more about Think Design Fol…

Ray and Matt discuss eBusiness Institute which provides specific digital training courses that allow our students to generate income online anywhere – anytime. The discussion also touches on advice for early-stage entrepreneurs, a look at how today's internet can be leveraged to gain financial freedom and what the future landscape looks like -- Lea…

Nathan Wolski is a lecturer in the Australian Centre of Jewish Civilisation at Monash University who has a special interest in the Zohar and Yiddish. He’s an author, translator and member of Di Farborgene Khalyastre (“The Hidden Group”). Our conversation meanders through a range of topics including reality and the mystical experience, professional …

Ray and Bo Abrams discuss GoKommu a travel platform that values people over profit, designed to help expand your network to find trusted, affordable places to stay. The discussion also touches on advice for early-stage entrepreneurs, a look at how travel is changing for consumers and how the community travel offers an enhanced set of experiences an…

Ray and Mark Westlake discuss GearBrain and how they are a pioneering recommendation platform where you can research, discover, buy, and learn how to connect and optimize smart devices all in one place. The discussion also touches on advice for early-stage entrepreneurs, a look at how AI is changing the consumer landscape and a look at how the Smar…

Ghil'ad Zuckermann is a professor of linguistics who invented the field of revivalistics, a trans-disciplinary field of enquiry exploring "the dynamics and problematics inherent in spoken language reclamation, revitalization, and reinvigoration". He was named in 2024 as one of Australia’s Top 30 “Living Legends of Research” by The Australian newspa…

We're delighted to welcome on the show EVE STEWART, a 4-time Oscar-nominated production designer whose credits include a wide range of prestige period films (THE KING'S SPEECH, LES MISÉRABLES), Marvel's ETERNALS — as well as this year’s brand new movies KRAVEN THE HUNTER and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE.In today’s conversation, Eve and I discuss her…

Ray and Falk discuss Lowcoder Software LTD and its position in the market as a innovative all-in-one solution for application development, data sets, visual presentation tools and video conferencing. The discussion also touches on antiquated high-education for programing, Falk's past projects and the future implications of AI in the development wor…

Raphael Dascalu is a quirky scholar with a special interest in Judeo-Arabic thought and literature. Currently serving as an Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, he is starting Beit Midrash Oz (a House of Study) which is due to officially open in 2024. Our conversation covers a range of topics including the vibe of the new Beit Midrash, …

Listen to John P. Parmigiani's journey to entrepreneurship and the challenges launching and scaling Impact Hub. Impact Hub connects entrepreneurs and innovators to large organizations, partners, investors, and the public sector. Why? To build a more just and sustainable society. Learn more about Think Design Follow Ray Shah on LinkedIn Follow Kyle …

Listen to Adam Greene's journey launching 'Klaatch' which leverages human touch and technology to help older adult organizations determine their Social Quotient, build new initiatives for individual and community social connectivity, and propel organizational performance. -- Learn more about Think Design Follow Ray Shah on LinkedIn Follow Kyle Mann…

Listen to Shan Rizvi's journey launching 'Just Ads'. Shan plans for Just Ads to become an all-in-one solution for marketing professionals to be able to easily manage and analyze campaigns across all channels. -- Learn more about Think Design Follow Ray Shah on LinkedIn Follow Kyle Manning on LinkedIn Follow Think Design on LinkedIn Follow Think Des…

What a treat to welcome on the show the Oscar-nominated cinematographer of NAPOLEON Dariusz Wolski, whose credits also include NEWS OF THE WORLD, THE MARTIAN, HOUSE OF GUCCI, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, SWEENEY TODD and four films in the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN franchise.In today’s conversation, Dariusz and I discuss the challenges of photographing the e…

David Solomon is a scholar and educator who holds a doctorate in translation studies from Monash University. His latest work, a monumental seven volume translation of the Tikunei haZohar, one of the Kabbalah's most famous texts, has been a decade in the making and is due for release next year. This conversation spans a number of topics including Da…

Simon Holloway is the Melbourne Holocaust Museum's Manager of Adult Education and Academic Engagement. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney in Classical Hebrew and Biblical Studies, and a Masters in Ancient History. This conversation spans a number of topics including how the Nazis used their interpretations of the Talmud to fuel their prop…

Zach Gomo is studying for his PhD in Education, and is currently serving as a Victoria Police Chaplain. He's been a Teacher and Assistant Principal, as well as a former Sergeant in the Israeli Defence Force. This conversation spans a number of topics including the modern social and political movements replacing religion, the missing "third space", …

Listen to Oana Ciherean's journey launching 'Dahlia's Book'. Oana plans for Dahlia's Book to either become a global organization for digital education or spin off into a for-profit education company for kids. The program connects software engineers with school children online to teach them how to code. Dahlia's book is guided by a mentor in real-ti…

Listen to Paolo Fragomeni's journey launching 'Socket Supply'. They created a product call 'Socket Runtime' that introduces a modern P2P protocol that provides secure, real-time, and eventually consistent communication between users. It even allows a user to send messages to someone who's offline. Socket Runtime allows you to build for any OS — des…

Listen to Jason Malki's journey launching 'StartUp Boost' which empowers new start-ups to find the resources and funding they need to reach their next phase. His entrepreneurial journey began in college, helping with his family's business. Which gave him perspective on what a business requires to have a successful launch. StartUp Boost helps new bu…

Listen to Paul DiCesare's journey launching 'Sky VLS' which combines blockchain and real-estate in the metaverse. His career through physical real-estate and early introduction to crypto, allowed him to move quickly when the metaverse started taking shape Sky VLS creates a digital representation of a property in the metaverse, allowing a property o…

Listen to Rick Goffe's journey launching 'Backstabbers' a mobile party game with a unique spin, it doesn't take away from the people you are with. He aims to solve the problem of digital addiction by creating a game that puts the technology in the background and people in the foreground. Backstabbers is a party game played on a mobile device, it is…

We're excited to celebrate the release of his latest MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movie by welcoming on the show the film's Oscar-nominated editor Eddie Hamilton, whose credits include MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE and TOP GUN: MAVERICK.In today’s conversation, Eddie and I discuss MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE i…

Listen to John Gaenzler's tackle constructing his first corporation and how it presented a unique set of challenges. After start-up he was the first hire at was acquired by Warner Brothers, he reflected on what he had learned. This sparked the desire to connect musicians and their fans with his current start-up - Artist Verified. Artist Verified di…

Follow Henry Poydar's journey through entrepreneurship. How after his first start-up was acquired, he reflected on the difficulties he faced. Which sparked the inspiration for his current company - Status Hero. Status Hero helps connect teams to their work and each other with smart check-ins, live goals & OKRs, and unifying dashboards. Check out St…

Sneh was the founder of 2 startup companies, PnP Labs and Kloudi. She is currently a student getting her Master's degree but will jump back into being a startup founder very soon. Sneh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneh-ganjoo/ -- Learn more about ThinkDesign: https://www.thinkdesign.com/ Follow Ray Shah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.…

Matthias is the Founder of Incentivize Green, a startup on a mission to accelerate the adoption of greener, cleaner products such as EV's, EV chargers, home batteries and electric heat pumps and other technologies by eliminating the barriers that roadblock people from getting government and utility rebates and incentives. Matthias's LinkedIn: https…

Shahzad is the Founder of BeSparrow, a Creative Agency focusing on Brand Strategy, Identity Design, UX Design, and Digital Marketing. Shahzad's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisshahzadansari/ Checkout BeSparrow: https://besparrow.co/ -- Learn more about ThinkDesign: https://www.thinkdesign.com/ Follow Ray Shah on LinkedIn: https://www.li…

We're excited to celebrate the release of his newest movie by welcoming on the show Michael Finch, a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include THE NOVEMBER MAN and the latest chapter in one of the hottest action franchises - JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4.In today’s conversation, Michael and I discuss his philosophy on surviving the industry and the obsta…

Kurt is the founder and managing partner of c-f2, a start-up venture studio for Edtech and Fintech companies that invests in founders with deep domain expertise and great software ideas. Kurt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-vandebroek-a32646/ Checkout c-f2: https://www.c-f2.com/#/ -- Learn more about ThinkDesign: https://www.thinkdesig…

Welcome to The No Code Project For Startups podcast! -- Learn more about ThinkDesign: https://www.thinkdesign.com/ Follow Ray Shah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayshah/ Follow Kyle Manning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksmanning16/ Follow ThinkDesign on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-design-nyc/ Follow Think…

It was awesome to welcome on the show Dan Romer, a Emmy award-nominated composer whose film and TV credits include Netflix's MANIAC, and the Oscar-nominated movies BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD and Pixar’s Luca.In today’s conversation, Dan and I discuss his beginnings as a record producer, later transitioning into film composing. The reasons why, fol…

For this masterclass on the Art of Sound in film and TV, we welcome on the show Gwen Yates Whittle, a 2-time Oscar-nominated sound professional whose credits include this summer's JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION, Steven Spielberg's SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, TOP GUN: MAVERICK and the upcoming AVATAR: THE WAY OF THE WATERIn today’s conversation, the Skywalker So…

We had a blast welcoming on the show Billy Magnussen, a Tony-nominated actor whose credits include GAME NIGHT, BLACK MIRROR, Disney’s live-action ALADDIN, and Daniel Craig’s final chapter as Bond, 2021’s NO TIME TO DIE.In today’s emotionally-honest conversation, we discuss how Billy's early work on a soap opera impacted his process as an actor; wha…

Such a treat to welcome as a guest Les Bohem, an Emmy-winning screenwriter whose credits include THE ALAMO, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: THE DREAM CHILD, as well as some of the biggest disaster movies of the 1990’s - like DANTE'S PEAK and DAYLIGHT, starring Sylvester Stallone.Today’s conversation was recorded to mark the 25th anniversary of DAYLIGHT,…

It was awesome to welcome on the show Marc Shaiman, a 7-time Oscar-nominated composer and lyricist whose credits include (among others) the musical HAIRSPRAY, and films like WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, SISTER ACT and MARY POPPINS RETURNS.Today’s conversation is a masterclass in musical theater, as we discuss how a simple songwriting audition turned into …

What an honor to chat with Martin Campbell, a BAFTA-winning director whose credits include THE MASK OF ZORRO, GOLDENEYE and Daniel Craig’s first James Bond movie CASINO ROYALE... among many others!Today’s conversation marks the 15th anniversary of CASINO ROYALE, and in the episode we discuss how Martin started his career in the UK as a TV cameraman…

It was so much fun to welcome on the show Ve Neill, a 3-time Oscar winner and Makeup Effects Designer whose credits include EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, BEETLEJUICE, and the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN among many other iconic films.In today’s conversation, Ve and I discuss her early love for the Universal Monsters, and how the appreciation for makeup history …

What a joy to welcome on the show Kevin Lima, an award-winning film director whose credits include Disney classics like A GOOFY MOVIE, TARZAN, and ENCHANTED (starring 6-time Oscar-nominee Amy Adams).In today’s conversation, Kevin and I discuss several topics: how his early days at Disney led him to make A GOOFY MOVIE as his directorial debut, a pro…

It was fantastic to welcome on the show David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include AQUAMAN, RED RIDING HOOD and this month’s newest release, THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT.In today’s conversation, David and I discuss a wide range of topics: from stumbling into the business as an assistant on THE SHAWSHAN…

Jeremy James Miranda has been the volunteer assistant coach and choreographer for the University of Florida gymnastics team for 14 seasons. He is a professional dancer, former elite gymnast, and incredible person. He has performed on Broadway, cruise lines, television shows, and more, and he takes care of the magical Disney shows in Orlando. Jeremy…

We're so lucky to welcome on the show Chris Beck, an Emmy-winning music composer with over 150 credits in film and television, including THE HANGOVER, Disney’s FROZEN & FROZEN 2, the ANT-MAN franchise and Marvel’s first original series WANDAVISION.In today’s conversation, Chris and I discuss a wide range of topics: how he wound up a student at the …

What a pleasure to speak with Jenny Beavan, a two-time Oscar-winning costume designer whose credits include SHERLOCK HOLMES, MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, and Disney’s newest release CRUELLA (starring Oscar-winner Emma Stone).In today’s conversation, Jenny and I discuss a wide range of topics: an in-depth chat on the design of MAD MAX: FURY ROAD; the hypnoti…

University of Michigan gymnast Gabby Wilson sits down to recap the (crazy!) 2021 season and how it felt to win the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP with her teammates. On top of being a stellar all-around gymnast and the 2021 Big10 floor champion, Gabby has so much positivity and wisdom to share with athletes everywhere. We chat motivation, the gymternet, the…

It was awesome to welcome on the show Ted Griffin, a director, producer and screenwriter whose credits include OCEAN'S ELEVEN, MATCHSTICK MEN and Martin's Scorsese's THE WOLF OF WALL STREET.Ted has an encyclopedic knowledge of film history, and in today’s conversation we discuss a number of topics: from Ted selling his first script at age 27 and th…

Gator gymnast Ellie Lazzari has already accomplished huge feats as a freshman, including earning athletic All-American honors, winning beam at the SEC Championships, and helping the Gators secure the regular season SEC conference title. On this episode, Ellie reflects on her freshman year so far, discusses keeping a strong mindset through difficult…

What a treat to speak with Ilya Naishuller, a Russian filmmaker whose credits include HARDCORE HENRY and NOBODY (starring Bob Odenkirk as a kick-ass action star).In today’s conversation, Ilya and I discuss a wide range of topics: how directing a music video that went viral led him to receive a fully-financed offer to make his first feature film; ho…