Best Esteban Ramirez Podcasts (2024)

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Karma, Karma, "Kamala Chameleon?" 33:22

31m ago33:22

33:22

Never thought we'd say this, but you could liken Kamala Harris' political career to the story of Goldilocks. Some moments are considered "too soft" on crime, other policies are considered "too hard." But is she "Commie-la" or "Cop-ala?" And can she lead a campaign that's "just right" for the American people? In this episode, Sara and Juan Diego tra…

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Louisiana is Red, NOLA's Blue, ‘Climate's an Everyday Voter Issue’ 33:33

5d ago33:33

33:33

Basically, anything you’re afraid of regarding Trump or Project 2025’s policies is already in place in Louisiana, says Capital B’s national climate reporter Adam Mahoney. Louisiana, ranking second as both the poorest and Blackest state in the country, has voted Republican since 2004. In fact, back in 2020, Donald Trump won it by nearly 20 percent o…

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Ok, I'll Bite: Who...What...is a "Viable" Candidate? 29:09

12d ago29:09

29:09

In light of President Biden's decision to step down from the 2024 presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, co-hosts Juan Diego Ramirez and Sara Sadhwani are exploring the concept of political viability. For a presidential candidate, what does it mean to be “viable? Showing mental and physical fitness? Me…

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The "Good" Immigrants, The "Bad," & The Tap Vance 26:04

19d ago26:04

26:04

By Immigrantly Media

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¿Podrían los puertorriqueños en Pensilvania cambiar las elecciones? 26:50

26d ago26:50

26:50

La población puertorriqueña estadounidense que vive en Pensilvania podría ser el factor determinante en uno de los estados claves en esta elección presidencial. Pensilvania, el estado natal del presidente Joe Biden, votó demócrata en 2020, pero ¿cómo votará esta vez el estado pendular más poblado de Estados Unidos? Con casi 500.000 puertorriqueños …

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Could Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Sway the Election? 26:23

26d ago26:23

26:23

Pennsylvania’s Puerto Rican American population could potentially pivot America’s most populous swing state. That’s not only a tongue twister, but, also, an election twister. President Joe Biden’s home state of Pennsylvania ultimately voted blue in 2020, but which color will America’s most populous swing state vote this time around? With nearly 500…

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Behind the Iron-y Bars: Who’d be Elected if all Convicted Felons Could Vote? 34:48

1M ago34:48

34:48

While convicted felon — and former president — Donald Trump parades across the United States, campaigning for electoral support, thousands of American people convicted with felonies sit barred from voting. In this episode, co-hosts Juan Diego Ramírez and Sara Sadhwani dig into understanding convicted felons as a political group: their rights and la…

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What Happened at the Presidential Debate??? 32:52

1M ago32:52

32:52

It's about to get cozy. Co-hosts Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez are giving you a window into their souls and homes before breaking down the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season. First, you'll learn more about the co-hosts' backgrounds as a professor and journalist, as well as their identities and ties to the immigrant communi…

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Gen Z Democrat vs. Indicted Republican Incumbent 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

Ashwin Ramaswami is the 24-year-old Democrat — and recent Georgetown Law School graduate — campaigning for a seat in the Georgia Senate. Ramaswami, who previously worked to create election protections at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), quit his job to challenge Senator Shawn Still after the Republican incumbent was indi…

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Georgia’s Power Players: The Rising Influence of Indian-American Voters 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

In this episode, we explore Georgia's historic political shift in 2020 when the state narrowly elected Joe Biden, marking the first Democratic presidential win since 1992. Asian voters were a big part of that result, as voter registration and participation surged from 2016 to 2020, leading the turnout increase. Our focus today is on Indian-American…

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Debunking the Latino Vote 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

In 2016, Trump claimed victory in Arizona, but in 2020, Biden narrowly won by a razor-thin margin of 11,000 votes. This episode explores the diverse perspectives within the "Latino vote" and questions the existence of a cohesive voting bloc. Our focus centers on Arizona's Senate race, featuring Ruben Gallego, a Latino war veteran and Democrat, agai…

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A Brutal Choice 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

In this premiere episode of Nationly, we take a closer look at how the feelings surrounding Gaza have influenced voter sentiment, particularly among Muslim voters in Michigan who have harnessed the power of their vote to send a message. We explore the importance and history of this community in Michigan, especially in Dearborn and Ann Arbor, a cruc…

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Introducing Nationly 1:42

3M ago1:42

1:42

Who's spearheading the uncommitted movement in Michigan? What key issues are driving Latino support in Arizona? Why is Gen Z stepping up to run for office in Georgia? Join hosts Sara Sadhwani, Professor of Political Science at Pomona College, and seasoned journalist Juan Diego Ramirez as they dive into these questions and more on 'Nationly.' This l…

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2023 SAG-AFTRA MOA Reading 🍍 3:52:32

9M ago3:52:32

3:52:32

Strike Captain Brendan Bradley reads the MOA so you don't have to! No seriously, you should read it... or listen to it. #Solidarity -- 00:00:00 - Start 00:03:14 - (1) Term 00:06:30 - (2) Minimums 00:07:52 - (3) Health Plan 00:09:25 - (4) Start Date 00:012:26 - (5) Major Role 00:04:56 - (6) Options 00:023:36 - (7) Relocation 00:025:42 - (8) Work Tim…

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JOTA E 56 Ronald Reagan Saves the World 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

On this week's episode of Jim On The Air, I interview the writer, producer, director, and actor of the one-person show Ronald Reagan Saves the World. Terry Phillips and Paul Messinger will join me in the virtual studio to talk about their play which is making its world premiere at our very own Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara! The play opens S…

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JOTA E 55 GURLZ Behind Bars Drag is NOT A Crime 26:57

1y ago26:57

26:57

I am back! My first podcast in about eight or nine months! I really need to be more consistent with this thing! Anywhoodle! This episode is a fabulous interview for my first show back after a long hiatus. I had a wonderful chat with two of our Artistic Directors, who are helping me put on our second annual Drag Revue and Cabaret! The show is called…

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JOTA E 54 Miss You Like Hell OTB 27:05

2y ago27:05

27:05

The 54th episode of JIM ON THE AIR features the director and cast of the NEW musical MISS YOU LIKE HELL! This show will be produced by OUT OF THE BOX THEATER COMPANY and is making its South and Central Coast premiere at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara! My guests include Samantha Eve, Executive Director of Out of the Box, and the two leads of …

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JOTA E 53 Bonnie Felicia DramaDogs 36:00

2y ago36:00

36:00

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN A SITUATION WHERE THE "PROFESSOR" BECOMES THE "STUDENT?" This subject is at the center of the play Collected Stories by Donald Margulies, produced by DramaDogs, and starring E. Bonnie Lewis and Felicia Hall. Both Bonnie and Felicia are my guests on this episode of Jim On The Air. Bonnie Lewis plays Ruth Steiner, a professor an…

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JOTA E 52 AJ Rawls SBGMC 26:36

2y ago26:36

26:36

WHAT DO CHORAL MUSIC AND CRAFTING HAVE IN COMMON? Well! You'll find out in Episode 52 of Jim On The Air! This episode features AJ Rawls, who is the president of the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus. He also owns and operates The Crafter's Library in downtown Santa Barbara! The main focus of the interview is centered on the SB Gay Men's Chorus. Howeve…

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JOTA E 51 Angel Dmon 28:52

2y ago28:52

28:52

GUESS WHAT! THERE ARE ANGELS living among us, and I got to interview one of them! Angel Dmon is my latest guest on Jim On The Air. Angel was born and raised in Oxnard, California and now lives in Santa Barbara. She has been a professional dancer over the past 10 years and has traveled overseas to showcase original choreography. Angel is an educator…

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JOTA E 50 Ben Ferguson Dude! 29:35

2y ago29:35

29:35

Have you ever had to pull someone aside at a party or an event and say to them, "Dude! you're making a scene!" Well, now there's a local game show called just that! Dude! You're Making A Scene! is the latest creation by Ben Ferguson, and it fully gives anyone and everyone permission to make a scene... literally! Ben's new game show will be presente…

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JOTA E 49 Stacie Burrows Efringe! 52:13

2y ago52:13

52:13

Episode 49 of Jim On The Air features Actor and Comedian Stacie Burrows! Stacie has written a one-woman show called Bulletproof Unicorn. She recently had the opportunity to take her show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. At the time of the interview, Stacie was still in Edinburgh, however, she has since returned to the US. In this inter…

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JOTA E 48 Miss Kitty Willows 45:24

2y ago45:24

45:24

I'm on a roll! Two episodes in less than a week! Can you just stand it!! Episode # 48 of JIM ON THE AIR, features Miss Kitty Willows from the Drag Revue and Cabaret, LES FEMMES FATALES AT CENTER STAGE, ENCORE! Miss Kitty Willows, or Miss Kitty for short, identifies as he/him when the boots and jeans are on, but Gurl/she when the wigs and heels are …

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JOTA E 47 Esteban Ramirez Concert 33:46

2y ago33:46

33:46

A new episode of JIM ON THE AIR! This is my 47th episode of JIM ON THE AIR, and my guest this time around is Esteban Ramirez. Esteban and I talk about his upcoming concert at Center Stage Theater. His concert, Esteban Ramirez: Romance Tour, will be performed Saturday, September 17th at 7:00 PM. During my interview with Esteban, we talk about his jo…

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JOTA E 46 Samantha Eve Out of The Box Theatre 37:01

2+ y ago37:01

37:01

Ok, soooo you know that musical "Rent?" It was a groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that changed the course of how musicals are done "at the end of the millennium" and into this current millennium. Well!... it was written by Jonathan Larson. But before Larson wrote "Rent," he wrote a show called "Tick, Tick...Boo…

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JOTA E 45 Kevin Doyle "The Ninja Scouts!" 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

33:30

POW! ZZZZZAP! BOOOOOOF! ZOINK! SWOOOOOOOOSH! SPLAT! ARRRRRRRRRRRR! AWWWWWWWWWWWW! WAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! You might have guessed it... this episode of Jim On The Air is all about comic books! My friend, Kevin Doyle, has started a comic book series called "The Ninja Scouts," and we talk about how he got started writing a comic book, what goes into creating…

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JOTA E 44 Seaward Play Center Stage Theater 36:26

2+ y ago36:26

36:26

In this episode of Jim On The Air, I interview Cyrus Roberts, Matte Kranz, and Grace Wilken from the upcoming original play - "Seaward." Seaward is written and directed by Cyrus Roberts. It will have its debut performance at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, CA. Seaward is an absurdist tragicomedy exploring the issue of identity within the set…

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JOTA E 43 Arthur Murray Dance 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

31:59

Arthur Murray Theater Show My guests this week on Jim on the Air are Serge Chmelnitzki and Kristen Salazar. They are co-owners of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Santa Barbara. Arthur Murray will be performing at Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara. After a two-year break, the students and professional dancers of the Arthur Murray Dance Studios…

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JOTA E 42 Matt Talbott "Reptile!" 31:33

2+ y ago31:33

31:33

In this episode, I have a conversation with actor and playwright Matt Talbott. Matt has written a one-man show called "Reptile." During our chat, we talk about his career in the performing arts, his inspiration for writing this piece, and the process he uses to write and rehearse the show. Reptile is about a white male who struggles with the image …

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JOTA E 41 Doubles at UCSB Roni and Will 39:53

2+ y ago39:53

39:53

In this episode of Jim On The Air, I had the opportunity to interview two students at UC Santa Barbara who wrote four one-act plays which will be performed in an evening called "Doubles." Roni Ragone and Will Huffaker are 3rd-year students who wrote two plays each. The plays are titled 'My Barricade,' 'One Hundred Years and a Day,' 'The Dulling of …

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JOTA E 40 Brandon Whited SBDT 2022 26:04

2+ y ago26:04

26:04

This episode features Professor Brandon Whited who recently took the helm as the new Artistic Director of Santa Barbara Dance Theater. Santa Barbara Dance Theater is a professional dance company in residence at UC Santa Barbara. An integral component of the Department of Theater and Dance, the company celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season in 2022.…

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The Future of The 5th Wall Forum with Stephanie Riggs & Brandon Powers & Ep25 20:09

3y ago20:09

20:09

This week we launch an official Fundraising effort to support XR Storytelling and check in with several of our community members about what 5WF meant to them. Support today at www.5thWallForum.com/support -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva

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Jorge Esteban Blein Talks Cuarta Pared VR, Titans, Story-Living & Ep 24 21:31

3y ago21:31

21:31

This week we check in with Jorge Esteban Blein of Cuarta Pared VR (The 4th Wall VR) about the necessity of live performers to reach virtual audiences. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva…

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Stephen Butchko Talks Ferryman Collective, Playing Michael, VR On Demand & Ep23 28:44

3y ago28:44

28:44

This week we check in with Stephen Butchko of Ferryman Collective about scaling up intimate immersive experiences. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva

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Joshua William Gelb Talks Theater In Quarantine, How to Monetize Your Closet & Ep 22 33:37

3y ago33:37

33:37

This week we check in with Joshua William Gelb of Theater In Quarantine about bringing artists and audiences into his own closet during the shutdown and beyond. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva…

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Jonathan David Martin Talks Oculus Launch Pad, Smoke & Mirrors, Tacos and Ep21 37:15

3y ago37:15

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This week we check in with Jonathan David Martin of Smoke & Mirrors Collaborative about staying curious through failure and how to prototype more effectively. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva…

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Dasha Kittredge talks Immersive Weddings, Creative Confusion, Training for VR & Ep20 39:45

3y ago39:45

39:45

This week we check in with Dasha Kittredge of MetaForYou talks about giving yourself permission to be a multi-hyphenate and enjoy the confusion of your audience. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva -- #theatre…

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Corey Lubowich Talks The Nest, Star Kid, Tin Can Bros & Ep19 41:37

3y ago41:37

41:37

This week we check in with Corey Lubowich, a prolific producer for immersive and virtual experiences who explored what made "live" special during the shut down and is bringing those learnings into a slate of hybrid projects this Fall. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com…

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Deirdre V. Lyons Talks Audience Connection, Severance Theory, The Under Presents & Ep18 27:49

3y ago27:49

27:49

This week we check in with Deirdre V. Lyons of Ferryman Collective and Welcome To Respite about how she went from her first VR acting job to co-producing three productions within a year and co-founding her own immersive company. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Jo…

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Lafiya Watson Ramirez & Rachel Ho Talk Forgotten Venues, Isolation, Finding Your People & Ep 17 47:44

3y ago47:44

47:44

This week we check in with Lafiya Watson Ramirez and Rachel Ho who presented Project Lookout at The 5th Wall Forum REVEAL. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva

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Tim Kashani Talks Apples & Oranges, Guitars, VR Empathy & Ep 16 52:36

3y ago52:36

52:36

This week we check in with Tim Kashani of Apples & Oranges Arts about fostering new voices and empathy in the latest interactive storytelling tools. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva…

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Clemence Debaig Talks Unwired Dance, Homemade Haptics, Live MoCap & Ep15 44:17

3y ago44:17

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This week we check in with Clemence Debaig of UnwiredDanceTheatre.com about giving up her day job to go back to school and learn programming to support her movement practice. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchv…

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Ari Tarr Talks Vaudeville, XR, Shamanism and Ep 14 47:39

3y ago47:39

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This week we check in with Ari Tarr about (essentially) the entire history and future of storytelling technology. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva

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Kyle Wright Talks Broadway Tech Accelerator, Canasta, Live AR & Ep13 28:43

3y ago28:43

28:43

This week we check in with Kyle Wright of The Shubert Organization about remembering to keep a sense of play in the business of show. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva…

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Rob Auten Talks Hexagram, Tron, TVs That Watch You & Ep12 39:07

3y ago39:07

39:07

This week we check in with Rob Auten of Hexagram.io about how to thoughtfully work in XR for audiences and your team. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva

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Kimberly Adams Talks AdventureLab, Wolves in the Walls, Delightful Embarrassment & Ep11 35:07

3y ago35:07

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This week we check in with Kimberly Adams, the co-founder of the delightfully embarrassing AdventureLab about the potential and power of responsive storytelling. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com

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JOTA E 39 Noah Lashly Show Ponies 41:09

3y ago41:09

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On this week's episode of "Jim on the Air," I have a delightful conversation with Noah Lashly. Noah is a writer from Ojai, California. His work has been featured in Cagibi Literary Magazine, Allegory Ridge Magazine, Array Photo Journal, The Aonian, The Dewdrop, Beyond Words Magazine, and at Speaking of Stories, and on The Townies Podcast. His radio…

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Brandon Powers Talks TikTok, Embodiment Design, Chronicle X & Ep10 32:08

3y ago32:08

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This week we check in with Brandon Powers a.k.a. "TikTok Theater Dad" about creating and choreographing embodiment design in virtual and physical space. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Show Notes: http://www.brandonrpowers.com/ https://mtf.nyc/ https://youtube.co…

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Shanda Sawyer Talks Lasers, the Circus, Street Performance & Ep09 28:27

3y ago28:27

28:27

This week we check in with Shanda Sawyer about how to find an audience whether you’re in an arena or a street corner. Her team’s project DUE TO THE INCIDENT is seeking venues and partners now! Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://di…

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Ágnes Bakk Talks Virtual Research, The Machine Stops & Ep08 28:19

3y ago28:19

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This week we check in with Ágnes Bakk about her research and work in virtual reality storytelling. Want to join the 5th Wall Forum to find your team and develop your own project? Apply today at www.5thWallForum.com -- Join 5WF Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xkDCNpchva --

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