In today's episode, I provide a primer on the murder for hire of former Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. Jared Bridegan was a 33-year old father of four children, fraternal twins with his ex-wife Shanna Gardner and two very young children with his widow, Kirsten Bridegan. Jared's ex-wife, Shanna, is in jail awaiting trial on charges of first deg…

In today's episode, I discuss the March 2023 murder of Tampa Bay-area attorney Steven Cozzi. Florida plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Cozzi, who was last seen at his office on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. In Episode 1, I go over the probable cause statement fr…

In today's episode, I analyze use and derivative use immunity, which is the type of immunity that Wendi Adelson holds as a result of her trial testimony under state subpoena in the 2019, 2022 and 2023 trials relating to the murder for hire of her ex-husband, FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Specifically, I explain the holding in Kastigar v. United Sta…

Welcome to Trial Recap, a new series that delves into the trials of cases involving some of the most fascinating in true crime. For my first trial, I am covering the case of the State of Florida v. Charles Adelson, which involves the murder-for-hire of FSU Law Professor Dan Markel. Charles, or Charlie as he is commonly known, is Professor Markel's …

In this episode, I provide an update on the legal battles between Tiger Woods and his ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman.By law belle vie

In today's podcast, I discuss the various legal cases involving Tiger Woods and his ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, including the recent pleadings filed in connection with Tiger's Motion to Compel Arbitration of Ms. Herman's state-court Declaratory Action against him. I also provide my comments on the proceedings and what I believe comes next.…

In this episode, I provide a primer on the complicated case on the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel. Using the probable cause affidavit for one of the already convicted co-conspirators, Sigfredo Garcia, I summarize the main individuals associated with the case as well as the state's theory on motive. If you are already familiar with the Dan M…

Welcome to the law belle vie LAW AND TRUE CRIME podcast! In Trial Stories, I revisit some of the most famous (and disturbing) criminal trials that still fascinate us today. This episode covers the Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling, and his 3-day murderous spree at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida, in August of 1990. If you have an…

The future of podcasting is looking bright! But with all the talk of Podcasting 2.0 and Podcasts coming to YouTube, there is a lot to take in! In this Livestream episode of The Hive Podcast, I welcome Doc Rock back to the show. Doc is Ecamm's community manager and a huge advocate of the future of podcasting. Listen in and join the conversation live…

We are back with another live-stream episode of The Hive Podcast. Is it possible to choose the right camera in 2023? Join Josh Sattin and me as we dive deep into the latest cameras and talk about choosing the right camera when there are so many options. I'll share my recent dilemma when buying a new camera and how I finally settled on the right one…

Is podcasting dead in 2023? Hey, it's your host Jared Spink, listen in as I will dive into an article from The Verge about the slowdown in new podcasts. In This episode, I'll also go over some significant changes YouTube is making for podcasts in their YouTube Music app and what that means for the future of podcasting. Try Ecamm: https://geni.us/AY…

This week I sit down with a talented content creator and filmmaker, Christopher Franklin. Chris has been creating videos on youtube for a while now and I first came across his channel when I was researching Blackmagic cameras. Since then Chris's channel has grown not just in size but also in the type of content he creates. Chris also does a lot of …

Enjoy this solo episode as I talk about a sponsorship that didn't really work out and the headache it caused with recording a couple of guest episodes. Try Ecamm: https://geni.us/AYzu2H Save 15% Code: JARED15 Check Out The Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/YKvXDpvm0E4 Subscribe and follow The Hive Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehi…

This week I welcome the marketing manager from FilmConvert & CineMatch. You'll learn precisely what these applications are and how they can transform your video footage and make color grading much easier. I use CineMatch on almost every single one of my video projects and I absolutely love it. https://www.filmconvert.com/ Promo Code: FILMCONVERT10 …

This week I welcome back drone expert and YouTuber, Billy Kyle. Billy is one of those OG drone YouTubers. We dive into the advances we have seen in the drone industry since the last time he has been on the show, the botched release of the Mavic 3, what we would like to see from drone manufactures in 2023, and of course the FAA's implementation of r…

This week I welcome Carlo Stigliano to the show. Carlo is a talented cinematographer and DP. He has a fantastic YouTube channel where he shares a lot of on-set BTS and talks about more than just camera reviews and tutorials, Carlo dives into the mindset of being a cinematographer and creator. Enjoy this episode as you get to know Carlo and his amaz…

Super excited to have put out 100 episodes of the podcast! This week, a long-time friend of the show, Tom Buck, is back! We chat about the show's journey to 100 episodes, the ups, the downs, everything. Tom also shares his insights from podcasting over the years. It's a fun episode, which we did live and answered some Q&A's from the live broadcast.…

This week I welcome a long-time friend of the podcast, Michael Soledad, back to the show. Michael and I dive deep into our thoughts on the current state of Youtube creation, particularly around product releases and product reviews. While it's ok to take inspiration from talented creators you look up to, we chat about how important it is that you be…

This week I sit down with the co-founder of ModWood, David Tyler. ModWood has reinvented the desk space with its modular system. In this episode, David and I talk about how Modwood started, the processes of creating a product, the trials and errors that got them to where they are now, the idea behind the product, and ultimately how they have reinve…

In this week's episode, I chatted with Katie Fawkes. Katie is the director of marketing at Ecamm and the Co-Host of The Flow, the Ecamm podcast where she and Doc Rock dive into the creative workflow of podcasting. Katie and I talked about her background, her role at Ecamm, the behind-the-scenes work that went into starting The Flow, and some cool u…

This week I welcome back Doc Rock to the show. Doc is the community manager at Ecamm, a Content Creation Coach, Podcaster, and he hosts his own YouTube channel. Doc has many years of experience in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we chat about why you need to be incorporating video into your podcasts, and Doc shares what he learned at Podc…

This week I welcome Keely Dunn, aka Discord For Creators, to the show. Keely Dunn is a multipreneur content creator. As FHumpires, she educates field hockey umpires, players, coaches, and fans worldwide and supports umpires to perform at their best. With Discord for Creators, she works with content creators building engaged and valuable communities…

Welcome back to The Hive Podcast! This is a quick update on the show and about Leap Into Podcasting. Leap Into Podcasting is a free virtual conference happing this week that is being put on by the folks at Ecamm! If you have ever wanted to start a podcast or have one and want to grow it, this is the conference for you, did I mention it's free. I'll…

This week I sit down and talk about digital marketing with Jared, also known as Jared Never Sleeps on all social platforms. Jared is a marketing expert and has been helping businesses for years grow their reach and impact through marketing on social platforms. We chat about how he got started, which was long before marketing on social media was eve…

I'm excited to welcome Diana Gladney back to the show. Diana is all about simplifying tech so that you can amplify your brand with video. In this episode, we dive into her journey on YouTube and the success that has come from working hard on what she's passionate about. Diana also shares how time management has helped her and there are some key poi…

I'm happy to welcome Alex Serrao to the show. Alex is a talented real estate photographer, videographer, and entrepreneur. In this episode, I learn about Alex's business and how he is helping others grow a successful creative business. I know I've learned a lot from Alex in growing my own business and I'm sure you'll take away something from this e…

This week I'm happy to welcome Heather Ramirez to the show. Heather is a fantastic creator and YouTube Coach. She's a big advocate for creator mental health and getting anyone who wants to create on YouTube on the right track for success. This week we not only talk about creator mental health, a massive issue in the creative space, but also bad You…

This week I'm excited to welcome back Jordyn Dunseath. She's an amazing filmmaker with an incredible story. Not only will you hear about here journey involving a short film contest that Peter McKinnon put on, but you'll also hear us dive into the importance of creating with passion and purpose, not just for the numbers. Enjoy! Check Out The Video P…

What will you do when you find success in your creative endeavor? How would you manage it all? In this episode, I welcome back Sidney Diongzon, a very talented video creator. Sidney was on the show more than a year and a half ago and since then has had tons of success as a content creator working with big brands on multi-video projects and even mos…

Often times as creators, we feel stuck making the same content we always have. Do we have to stick with that content? Can we start evolving our content into something new? If so how? In this episode, I welcome back Travis Brown who has done just that and he shares his knowledge and experience on how he evolved his content from podcaster focus to a …

Let's talk about some updates to the podcast, whats to come in season 3, that's right, season 3 starts in August. Oh and if you have ever wanted to try Ecamm, I'm going to tell you how to save big in July, don't miss out! Try Ecamm: https://thehivepodcast.live/ecammlive Save 30% Code: JULY30 NEW HIVE PODCAST MERCH: https://geni.us/PodMerch Support …

This week I dive into the business side of video production with Saj Adibs. Saj runs a video production company in Chicago and hosts a YouTube channel where he not only helps you be better filmmakers but also teaches you how to start and grow a successful video production company. Enjoy this episode as we talk about Saj's background and dive into t…

This week I welcome back Doc Rock to show. Doc is the community manager at Ecamm, a Content Creation Coach, Podcaster, and he hosts his own YouTube channel on top of all that. Doc has many years of experience in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we chat about the early days of podcasting, how it has evolved, the abundance of podcasting apps…

This week I chat with Mark Ellis. Mark runs a tech review channel on YouTube and went full-time as a creative the week we recorded the episode. We chat about his journey as a creative, how he started his channel, his viewpoint on the tech space on youtube, whether it's crowded or not, and YouTube creation as a business. We unpack a lot in this epis…

This week I chat with John Owens, host of the YouTube Channel Frame Voyager. Frame Voyager is dedicated to telling stories and helping others find their story through crazy travel vlogs/competitions, camera tutorials, and other fun content! I first came across John's channel when I made the switch to Blackmagic cameras. In this episode John and I c…

This week I chat with Easton Bennett, a very talented filmmaker from the Midwest. We dive into how you can transition from being a freelance videographer to a full-service production company. I thoroughly enjoyed this topic because I'm exactly at that point in my business. If you ever wanted to take your business to the next stage, you'll love this…

This week I sit down with James Hicks from Hicks New Media. James considers himself an Engineering Technologist and Creative Entrepreneur who is DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on purpose. While each series on his channel has a specific target and focus - his primary goals are to Enlighten, Entertain and Educate AND to shine the light on topics tha…

This week I sit down with Lizz Dimaano from LizzLovesTech. Lizz is a fellow creator from San Diego and I love connecting with creators from my hometown. Lizz has built a fantastic community on Instagram of fellow tech lovers through her engaging content. In this episode Lizz and I talk about the Instagram platform, growing on YouTube, the rise of s…

You'll no doubt feel motivated to get out there and create with your gear after this episode. This week's guest is Leo Keller. Leo is an extremely talented creator that creates fantastic content that's super engaging. He loves sharing the BTS of the content he creates and what you'll see is that he truly maximizes the gear he has, it never holds hi…

Join me and the host of Coffee With Creators, Michael Soledad, as we chat about Podcasting. We both started our podcasting journey around the same time and thought it would be fun to compare notes. This was a super fun episode and I know you'll enjoy it! NEW HIVE PODCAST MERCH: https://geni.us/PodMerch Support the Podcast on Buy Me A Coffee: https:…

Matt, AKA NVZION, is a super talented product photographer. Over the last 3 years on Instagram, he's created a community of over 77,000 that enjoy his tech product photography. In this episode, Matt and I talk about the early days of his creative journey, funny stories about lighting his product photos, how Instagram has changed, and much more. Enj…

This week I welcome Jake Bernal to the show. Jake is a talented Freelance Photographer & Videographer. You may know Jake from his BTS work with iJustine & Armando Ferreira. Enjoy this episode as Jake and I talk about his journey as a creative professional and how overcoming self-consciousness about our work and who we are, can set us off on the cre…

Do you need to fit into a current niche on youtube? As content creators, we are told we need to niche down, but can we define our own niche, can we just create what we are interested in. I think you'll see with this conversation with Visionary Watts, it's totally fine to just start creating around your own interests. NEW HIVE PODCAST MERCH: https:/…

Let's talk drones with Eddie Nunes! Eddie is a talented and knowledgeable drone pilot and creative. You may know Eddie as the co-host of the weekly livestream Drone Brews. Eddie and I chat about his journey into the drone community, drone laws, and of course the new DJI Mavic 3. NEW HIVE PODCAST MERCH: https://geni.us/PodMerch Support the Podcast o…

This week I sit down with Instagramer, YouTuber, and Podcaster, Jon Imperial. Jon is known for his amazing photos of desk setups, his tech reviews on YouTube and now his "Figuring It Out" Podcast. Enjoy as you learn about Jon's journey as a creative, and the motivation to help others with theirs with his new podcast. NEW HIVE PODCAST MERCH: https:/…

I've always felt like the outdoors and photography go hand and hand. That's why I was super excited to talk with this week's guest Josh Brown. Josh is an extremely talented Wildlife Photographer specializing in birds. If you are passionate about photography, you'll enjoy this episode as Josh and I dive into his journey into Wildlife Photography and…

This week I welcome Alex Gear & Tech to the podcast. As his name suggests, Alex runs a gear & tech review channel. We dive into the topic of brand relationships and more importantly, how you build a relationship with a brand that's new, not as well known, and has little to no brand identity yet. I know you'll enjoy this episode and topic, enjoy! NE…

This week I sit down with returning guest Dave Maze! Dave was Guest number 10 on the show and a lot has changed with his creative journey since being on the show the first time. Enjoy listening as Dave and I catch up and talk about all the changes. NEW HIVE PODCAST MERCH: https://geni.us/PodMerch Support the Podcast on Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.…

I had the privilege to sit down and speak with Patrick AKA Patrick Rambles. Patrick runs a tech review channel on YouTube and recently started a Livestream podcast, which I've been lucky enough to be on. In just about a year Patrick has grown his tech review channel to 31,000 subscribers. How? My takeaway from this conversation and Patrick's secret…

This week's guest has been a talent creator on the YouTube platform for nearly a decade. Kevin Ross, now known for his tech review videos, has spent the last 10 years on YouTube building an engaging brand to help people with their tech needs. From a family vlog channel to a tech review channel, Kevin's channel has evolved over his time on the platf…