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The Mailroom

Steven Aronow

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Hear from the unheard voices of Hollywood with "The Mailroom." Each week welcomes a different up-and-coming entertainment industry professional to talk about their current role, experiences breaking into the industry, and future aspirations. New episodes every Monday!
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The Mailroom goes meta! We dive into the podcast world with Greg Holdsman, the Producer for David Spade and Dana Carvey’s Fly on the Wall podcast. Greg works at Cadence13, where he also produces Pull Up with CJ McCollum. Hear all about producing podcasts from one podcaster to another on this special episode!…
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Inventing Anna, Bridgerton, Grey’s Anatomy: we’re talking Shondaland on The Mailroom today! Amanda Taylor comes on the pod as an Office PA at Shonda Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland. Hear all about how she got to work for one of most prestigious companies in television on this episode of The Mailroom!…
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On this episode of The Mailroom, you’re getting two for the price of one! At Management 360, Addison Cassidy is an assistant to TWO Executives: a Literary Manager and a Production & Development Executive. Hear about the hours of work that Addison puts into her job in order to make it as a producer for animation on this episode of The Mailroom.…
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Rachel Heffler is no joke! At 27 years old, she is already a Comedy Manager for 16 hilarious clients at Framework Entertainment. Hear about the business of making you laugh on this episode of The Mailroom! And shout out to her client, Chris Cafero, who is in 4 episodes of the new Netflix show, Inventing Anna!…
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On this week’s episode of The Mailroom, we’re going to The Oscars! Keeland Bowers, a Development Coordinator at Breakwater Studios, takes us behind the Oscar-nominated documentary, A Concerto Is a Conversation. Breakwater Studios produced the short film about Keeland’s brother, Kris, a highly-regarded film and television composer. But that’s not al…
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She was Belinda on White Lotus, she wrote on Insecure, and she’s going to be in the new Wonka movie with Timothee Chalamet. We’re talking about actor/writer/producer, Natasha Rothwell. And today, we are interviewing her assistant, Mahtub Zare! Hear all about the lifestyle of supporting a creative on this episode of The Mailroom!…
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At the center of every TV show, there lives a logistical engine known as the Production Office. Paul Terzian joins The Mailroom to discuss his role as an Assistant Production Coordinator and the challenge that comes with coordinating big-name shows, like American Horror Story, Mythic Quest, and Little America. Be sure to catch this episode of The M…
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Noelle Rubinstein has gone a long way in very little time. Maybe it’s from landing her first full-time job in entertainment while she was still in college. Or maybe it’s from reading 50+ books a year. But Wayfarer Studios, the socially-driven company that brought you Five Feet Apart, is lucky to have Noelle as its Social Media Manager. Hear her amb…
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Evan Steinberg is a perfect example of the guests we aspire to interview on this podcast. Only recently, we talked to Evan about his job as a Concerts Central Assistant at ICM. Yet just since this interview, Evan has gotten one step closer to his dream by becoming the Assistant to the Co-Head of Electronic Music at UTA. Hear about where it all star…
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In the world of Hollywood, being an Assistant Director is one of the most gruesome of all career paths. But that did not stop Lily “Zigs” Ziegler from pursuing her dream and joining the highly competitive DGA Trainee Program. Hear all about the unsung heroes on a film set on this week’s episode of The Mailroom.…
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If it’s not Friday, then it’s almost Friday! Catch this week's episode to hear how some basic photoshop skills and an admirable amount of persistence helped Joe Pomeroy land a Production and Executive Team Coordinator role at Friday Beers, one of the fastest-growing multimedia companies out there.
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Not many people get to say they’ve worked on The Masked Singer, Billboard Music Awards, and Annie Live (just to name a few). Our good friend Matt Ward joins The Mailroom this week to share how his diversified experience is helping him become a Camera Operator for live television. Oh yeah… and he’s our roommate!…
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Nora Cawley spent countless hours working with Tyler in the production office on Mythic Quest Season 2. Since then, Nora has made moves to become the assistant to showrunner, Marissa Jo Cerar, whose writing credits range from The Handmaid's Tale to 13 Reasons Why. Hear all about what goes into supporting a creative on this week’s episode of The Mai…
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For her whole life, Emma Axelrod had one goal in mind: to be on the Supreme Court. She now works as a Covid Zone monitor on a Netflix rom-com and spends her free time drafting her own scripts. Be sure to learn all about how she couldn’t stay away from her love for storytelling on the latest episode of The Mailroom!…
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Justin Dickerson enters the mailroom with six feet of distance! Catch him on the pod this week as we dive into his role as a Covid Compliance PA on the upcoming Paramount Plus comedy series, Players. And just in time for Halloween, he shares a classic entertainment horror story from his internship days with Steven that will be sure to keep you up a…
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CEO and lead designer of Bungee Brand Sneakers and Clothing, Darrell Alston talks with Greg about his hustle as an up and coming rapper in the ‘90s; the trials and tribulations of his 11 year stint in and out of prison; creating his viral Eagles-themed sneakers that catapulted his business; how he pivoted in the face of COVID-19; why he thinks judg…
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"Cherish Philly” restaurant owner Raheem Islam Jr. talks with Greg about his unexpected childhood in Jamaica, making wings for Don King at Kenny Gamble’s restaurant in South Philly, and how his family-influenced dishes reflect his philosophy on life and food. Go check out Philly's best new breakfast spot, Cherish Philly located at 7060 Germantown A…
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Multi-faceted bass player, musician, Emmy nominated Music Director and Grammy award winning writer Adam Blackstone talks with Greg about how the pandemic has impacted the music industry, his passion for the behind-the-scenes musical process, his time at University of the Arts and how he met The Roots, working with Kanye, Jay-Z, and Dave Chappelle's…
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Award-winning journalist and Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine, Ernest Owens talks with Greg about how he experienced and handled racism as a kid, the intersectionality of being both black and gay, his philosophies on the redistribution of power, his most controversial articles, the Philly food scene, and much more. Learn more about Philly …
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A veteran of comedy, Jimmy Shubert talks with Greg about his new album Zero Tolerance, his early passion for magic, touring with Sam Kinison, his feelings about the evolution of the industry, his thoughts on Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink Outro music by Dangerboy…
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One of the biggest and most respected agents in Hollywood, Richard Weitz talks with Greg about the origin and explosion of his Quarantunes Zoom parties, his love of and passion for entertainment, his approaches to work and life, his epic 50th birthday party, his Philly roots, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOU…
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NBA superfan David Delooper talks with Greg about accomplishing his dream of going to 30 NBA games in 30 NBA cities in 30 days and getting on the Jumbotron every time, the cultural differences between soccer and basketball, and his love for Philly. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink…
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Philly and Eagles legend Vince Papale talks with Greg about his quarantine life, his son's NFL pursuit, the impact of Invincible on his life, his childhood and relationships with his parents, his love for Philly, and much more. Learn more about Philly Famous Use promo code "PHILLYFAMOUS" for 10% off Phresh Prints Ink…
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Teammates on the Golden State Warriors, Eric Paschall and Damion Lee talk with Greg about their mutual friends and experiences, their time playing college ball in Philly, each of their NBA paths, injuries, music, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% off Soothe CBD products by using the promo code PHILLYF…
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2-time PIAA State champ, McDonald's All-American, Arizona Wildcat, and current Toronto Raptor, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson talks with Greg about growing up in Chester and the city's relationship with basketball, the formative people in his life, his college experience, draft night, his "welcome to the league" moments, the charter school he's planning t…
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Former 10 year NBA player and Villanova Hall of Famer, Alvin Williams talks with Greg about growing up in Philly, his lifelong friendships with other Philly greats, his time playing in Toronto, his thoughts on Philly, and so much more. In this episode you'll hear stories about Rasheed Wallace, Cuttino Mobley, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Charles Oa…
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Stroke survivor, former Division I basketball player, and recipient of the 2018 Pat Summitt USWBA Most Courageous award, Avery Marz talks with Greg about the day that changed her life, her evolution of mindset, faith and identity, her journey to get back to the court, her thoughts on Philly, and much more. More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfa…
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Philly rap legend Freeway talks with Greg about being Muslim, his 4 year battle with kidney failure and the process of waiting for a transplant, how he's changed his lifestyle, the rap battle culture, his favorite cities to perform in, his relationship with Philly, and much more! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/ Get 10% of…
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Chairman & CEO of Smith Global Media and younger brother of Will Smith, Harry Smith talks with Greg about the birth and growth of his company, his personal and professional evolution, the influence of his parents and his hometown, growing up in West Philly, he opinions about problem solving and the current generation of young people, and much more.…
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Former NBA player and current Big 3 Champion Cuttino "Cat" Mobley talks with Greg about 3 on 3 vs. 5 on 5, how is preps and treats his body, the NBA legends that mentored him as a rookie in the league, the misdiagnosed heart condition that ended his career in the league, his cannabis business ventures, his thoughts on Ben Simmons, his relationship …
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Entrepreneur, software engineer, and co-founder of Workflow and DeskConnect, Ari Weinstein talks with Greg about living in Silicon Valley, learning HTML at age 7, Jailbreaking at age 13, his high school years, receiving the Thiel Fellowship, selling his apps, his relationship with Philly, and much more! More from Philly Famous @ https://phillyfamou…
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An award-winning record producer, world-renowned DJ, and comedic actor, Jeffrey Townes, better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, talks with Greg about his yearly creative retreats, the current state of the music industry, his relationship with Will Smith, growing up in Philly, and so so so much more. This one was FUN! More from Philly Famous @ https://philly…
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A woman of many musical and creative talents, Donn T talks about her &More duo with Philly rapper Chill Moody, her approach to songwriting, her relationship with music, the highs and lows of her career, growing up in a family of esteemed musicians including her brother Questlove, performing in front of Michelle Obama, her thoughts on Philly, and mu…
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For the first hour Greg talks with his long time friend and basketball savant Ari Rosenfeld about his NCAA-certified scouting service, Delaware Valley Hoops Report, the Philly grassroots basketball scene, and his basketball philosophy. The second hour contains an in-depth discussion about the NBA Finals, the pending free agency, and the upcoming NB…
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Multi-instumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and member of The Roots, James Poyser talks with Greg about his childhood in England and his move to Philly, growing up with a father as the pastor at a Pentecostal church, his breakthrough with Erykah Badu, teaming up with The Roots, playing in the house band for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fa…
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