Best Two Gents Podcasts (2024)

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Donna de Varona – Two Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist, Sportscaster, Women’s Sports Activist. Ep#88 1:07:36

15d ago1:07:36

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One of America’s greatest female swimmers of all time, Donna de Varona, will be the featured guest on A Mick A Mook and A Mic on March 16th. At the age of 17, Donna appeared on ABC’s Wide World of Sports, becoming the youngest and one of the first women sportscasters for a national network. Her groundbreaking career has earned her an Emmy, two Grac…

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R. Brandon Johnson: Actor/Host. Co-star of SHAKE IT UP, TNT reality series 72 Hours. Ep. #167 1:38:51

20d ago1:38:51

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R. Brandon Johnson: Actor/Host. Co-star of SHAKE IT UP, with Zendaya. Ubiquitous host of many shows, including TNT reality series 72 Hours.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / R Brandion Johnson / Derrec Harris

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Behind the Mix at Signature Sound: Insights from Audio Professionals on Their Collaborative Process. 1:34:52

27d ago1:34:52

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Audio industry veterans Dawn Redman, Larry Benjamin, and Tim Hoogenakker join me in a lively conversation at Signature Post. Dawn is the director of scheduling, where she oversees operations. Larry is a re-recording mixer who has worked on shows such as Ozark and is currently mixing Jason Bateman's upcoming series Black Rabbit. Tim is also a re-rec…

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Episode 19| The Cornerstones 25:52

1M ago25:52

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By Ken Davies / Iain Mackay

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EP Scott Dodoro's Journey Launching Local Boy Productions. 1:24:39

1M ago1:24:39

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Executive Producer Scott Dodoro shares how his passion for film led to starting Local Boy Productions after over a decade working for another company. Local Boy, by the way, is a full service production company in Detroit, built for the future. He discusses building his roster of directors and tackling big projects for Buick, Cadillac and GMC> Goll…

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Mykelti Williamson: Actor/Director. Partial credits include, Bubba in FORREST GUMP, FENCES w/Denzel, LAW & ORDER. Ep. #166 1:08:07

1M ago1:08:07

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Mykelti Williamson: Actor/Director, has worked constantly over the course of his 40 year career. He is best known for his roles in the films Forrest Gump (as Bubba), 12 Angry Men (1997), Con Air, and Ali, and the television shows Boomtown, 24, and Justified. In 2016, he portrayed Gabriel Maxson in Denzel Washington’s acclaimed film adaptation of Au…

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AI Storytelling From An Early Adaptor's Point of View, Filmmaker Jon Finger, Part Two. 53:19

1M ago53:19

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The conclusion to my fascinating chat with Filmmaker Jon Finger, my guru of AI filmmaking tools, discusses their impact on the creative industries from the perspective of an early adopter. While acknowledging tools like image generation raise valid concerns, Jon believes AI can empower independent artists by lowering barriers to distribution. Jon s…

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Filmmaker Jon Finger Quells Our Fears Of AI Storytelling Tools. Part One. 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Jon Finger, my guru of AI filmmaking tools, discusses their impact on the creative industries from the perspective of an early adopter. While acknowledging tools like image generation raise valid concerns, Jon believes AI can empower independent artists by lowering barriers to distribution. Jon shares experiences experimenting with AI storytelling …

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Diane Strand's Creative Journey in Entertainment and Nonprofit Arts. 58:29

2M ago58:29

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Diane Strand owns JDS Video & Media Productions, a woman-majority owned business with over twenty-five years of expertise in video production and media marketing. Diane began her career in theater production before transitioning to prominent roles at The Walt Disney Company and Universal Studios, focusing on corporate video production known for cre…

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Episode 18 | Hunting Mr X 34:35

2M ago34:35

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It's been a year, but we're back - and we're back because of a tip off. A suggestion that we might look at an intriguing case from the early 1990s and see where it takes us. And as it turns out, it proves to be well worth investigating. For more information on the man we are looking at. There's a great podcast here: https://pressandjournal.podbean.…

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Art Levitt: Environmentalist/Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO, FANDANGO movie ticketing company, Pres & CEO, Hard Rock Cafes. Ep. #165 1:20:55

2M ago1:20:55

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World renown entrepreneur Art Levitt will be joining Frank and Billy on A Mick A Mook and A Mic podcast this summer. Levitt was the founding CEO of Fandango, Inc., the premier online movie ticketing and entertainment business. Art launched Fandango in July 2000, and led the company to growth and profitability, establishing the company as a national…

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Steve Ignorant (Crass, The Steve Ignorant Band, Conflict, and many more...) 46:46

2M ago46:46

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The Punk Rock Chronicles had the huge honor of sitting down with the legendary Steve Ignorant, co-founder and vocalist of the anarcho-punk band Crass and current vocalist of The Steve Ignorant Band. In this interview, Steve shares his journey through the punk rock scene, the formation and impact of Crass, and his thoughts on the evolution of punk m…

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Behind the Balls: Comedy Director JJ Adler Talks Manscaped "The Boys'". 46:19

2M ago46:19

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Director JJ Adler of her own Ruckus Films, returns to talk about her award-winning spot for Manscaped that's all the buzz. "The Boys" is truly hilarious commercial that uses the same actors to portray our heroes and those hero's testicles. Forced perspective, shaving and more. Agency Pereira O'Dell has gobbled up the kudos with J.J. and they've got…

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Hitting the Mark: Stunt Driving Experts Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant. 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

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Retreat Curious? Schedule a call with me to see if our FIlmmaker Retreat is right for you. Wow, great time chatting with stunt drivers Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant. We talk about the precision required for their work - things like practicing hitting marks down to the inch. It was fascinating to hear how they rehearse big sequences. We keep it real…

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Directing in Japan: Navigating Cultural Differences with Director Ryan Christopher McGuire. 1:23:18

3M ago1:23:18

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Retreat Curious? Schedule a call with me to see if our FIlmmaker Retreat is right for you. Director Ryan Christopher McGuire has been based in Tokyo for over a decade, where he is also the Managing Director of Cutters Studios Tokyo. Ryan has a truly global perspective on the film industry thanks to his diverse career path. We discussed what ultimat…

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Comic Actor and Improvisational Wizard Pat Finn Plays To The Whistle. 1:36:59

3M ago1:36:59

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Improvisational genius/comic actor Pat Finn is on this very special episode! Pat and I have been collaborating together for almost 20 years making on Valley Toyota spots, and it's always a blast. Agency folks always like casting actors that can improv, but Pat is next level. And he happens to be the one of the top three nicest humans in Hollywood. …

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The Gents - Billy and Frank share wild stories Ep# 164 1:13:54

3M ago1:13:54

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The Gents- Billy and Frank share wild stories about their past.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Derrec Harris

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VLM's Veronica Lombardo Is More Than A Sales Rep, She's Guiding Creative Careers. 1:37:39

3M ago1:37:39

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Veronica Lombardo of VLM started her career as a below-the-line talent agent before establishing herself as an independent representative and manager. Veronica shares her perspective on representing directors and production companies, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, strategy and treating her clients as part of a team. She also offers v…

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From Real-Life Repo Man to International Filmmaker with Director Ed McCulloch. 1:21:34

3M ago1:21:34

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Commercial director Ed McCulloch shares his unconventional rise to becoming an internationally renowned filmmaker. Ed opens up about his journey of self-discovery through photography, and ambitious do-it-yourself approach to shooting 12 spec commercials that launched his successful global career spanning over 30 countries. Oh fun fact: Ed was a Rep…

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An interview with Auxilio - Los Angeles Hardcore 53:10

4M ago53:10

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Welcome to another episode of the Punk Rock Chronicles... Today, we're thrilled to feature Auxilio, an all-female punk band from Los Angeles. Join us as we chat with Krisma, Andrea, Cindee. about the history of the band, stories from the road, and upcoming shows/music releases. We'll also play a couple songs from their new EP, Dimension Oscura, so …

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Are You Filmmaker Retreat Curious? Plus My Passion Project Jumpstart Process. (Patent Pending). 16:13

4M ago16:13

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Curious if our Filmmaker Retreat Joshua Tree is right for you? Set up a free quick call with me, and perhaps I'll talk you out of it. Plus, I share how to get your passion project off the ground. It's pretty eazy actually. Just me babbling for 19 mintes. C'mon folks, time to level up, duct tape the monkey brain and keep making stuff. FLOW Use the l…

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TODD GRINNELL - Actor/Director Ep#163 1:07:25

4M ago1:07:25

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TODD GRINNELL: Actor, Credits include, Norman Lear’s, ONE DAY AT A TIME (Janitor Dwayne Pat Schneider), FOUR KINGS, GRACE & FRANKIE, and WITH LOVE. Actor and Director Todd Grinnell, known for playing janitor Dwayne Patrick “Pat” Schneider in Norman Lear’s 1970s sitcom, ONE DAY AT A TIME, joins Billy and Frankon the April 17th episode of A Mick A Mo…

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Emerging Filmmaker Emmanuel Afolabi And His Journey Defining His Voice. 1:19:33

4M ago1:19:33

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Filmmaker Emmanuel Afolabi joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion of his path from Nigeria to pursuing his filmmaking dreams. While relatively young, Emmanuel is very generous with his knowledge, hoping to help others as he himself grows. It was energizing to speak with someone so dedicated to their craft. Through determination and skill, he'…

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Punk Rock Museum 1 Year Anniversary Show featuring My Shot Exhibit: Marla Watson, Chris Petersen, Courtney Coles, Oginee Viamontes, and Jennifer Finch 1:10:08

4M ago1:10:08

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Join us on a special episode of Punk Rock Chronicles as we take you on an unforgettable journey to Las Vegas, where we dive into the heart of punk rock culture at the Punk Rock Museum! In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you exclusive interviews with four remarkable individuals: Marla Watson, Oginee Viamontes, Courtney Coles, and Chris Peterse…

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Founder/Creative Director Vasanth Seshadri On Growing The Sunny Side Agency in Singapore. 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

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Vasanth Seshadri is the Founder, head honcho and Creative Director of the ad agency in Singapore called The Sunny Side. Vasanth shares his non-traditional path into the ad world, starting out as an engineer before catching the creative bug. We talked about his globetrotting career that took him from Singapore to New York and back again. Click here …

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Euro Tripping: Germany 31:48

4M ago31:48

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Here we are at the final episode of Euro Tripping where Angelo and I talk about my time in Germany. One of my favorite parts of being in Germany was the history and the wood burning stove, in the episode picture, which we had to do all our cooking on! I also touch on a lot of the snacks I got to enjoy in Europe, including the Dutch Peanut M&Ms 🤤 An…

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Building a Directing Career with Seed Media Arts' EP Bradley Johnson and Filmmaker Matthew Underwood 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

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Wow! What a fun, productive talk with Bradley Johnson, Managing Director and EP at Seed Media Arts, and Seed Director Matthew Underwood. We discuss Matthew's spec spot for Chevy titled "Follow Your Own Road" - including the process of developing the script, shooting it on location in Utah, and editing it down from an initial long cut. Matthew's sta…

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Tom Arnold - Actor/Comedian Ep. #162 1:20:55

4M ago1:20:55

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Tom Arnold is both a funny and controversial individual. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss, especially if you like show business stories. Arnold is best known for playing Arnie Thomas on Roseanne, which starred his ex-wife Roseanne Barr, and opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies. Tom has appeared in many films, including Tr…

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Little Hands of Stone Founders Matt McCain & Michael Boychuk Are Crafting Memorable Ad Campaigns. 1:17:46

5M ago1:17:46

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Matt McCain and Michael Boychuk founded their Little Hands of Stone ad agency in 2019 after both having extensive careers working at other agencies and companies like Amazon. Matt and Michael worked together at the legendary Wong Doody in LA in the late 90s/early 2000s. The LHoS founders discuss their fun projects, unique creative process, and illu…

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Comedy Director Michael Ryan Fagan's Shares Funny Stories from Commercial Sets. 1:51:23

5M ago1:51:23

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Comedy Director Michael Ryan Fagan was in town, so we chat it up about directing comedy for ads... and we never stop. We discuss his career directing actor Vincent Pastore from The Sopranos, among others. We debate the pros and cons of using LED walls and other virtual production techniques in commercials. MRF shares some stories about creative sol…

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REN BELL: Up & coming young TV Director. Credits include multiple episodes of NIGHT COURT & CALL ME KAT Ep. #161 1:11:04

5M ago1:11:04

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Ren Bell, one of America’s foremost young TV Comedy Directors, will join Billy and Frank on the April 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. This young, South Carolina native is not only a Dick Van Dyke lookalike he is a throwback to the days Van Dyke, Carroll O’Connor, Andy Griffith, Candice Bergen, and Robin Williams plied their trade under the …

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A Slice of Cannabis - Euro Tripping: The Netherlands 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Well here we are halfway through the journey and heading up to the Netherlands! Come along and hear about my adventures in Alkmaar with the CheeseHeads, differences in their grocery stores vs. ours, and how I can make some OK food 😅 I was able to visit the Cheese Museum where cheese makers from all over would bring their cheese to market (pictured …

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What Does Cinematographer Dustin Pearlman Like To Shoot Most? 1:47:21

5M ago1:47:21

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Cinematographer Dustin Pearlman stops by the podcast for a great chat. We met at the DGA trying to dispel myths to help up and coming directors, and we ended up chums. Dustin has shot for brands, agencies, promos, narrative and doc. I try to nail him down to what he likes best... Stay tuned. Check out his work by clicking his name or here. Thanks t…

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No Means No: From Obscurity to Oblivion with author Jason Lamb 1:04:21

5M ago1:04:21

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In this installment, we're stoked to have Jason Lamb, the accomplished writer of the groundbreaking book "No Means No: From Obscurity to Oblivion – An Oral History." Hailing from the punk-rich city of Victoria, BC, Canada, Jason brings a unique perspective shaped by his background in stand-up comedy and broadcast journalism. But that's not all – Ja…

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Umpire Joe West Returns Plus BILLY O'CONNOR Returns Stand -Up Comedy Ep. #160 55:53

5M ago55:53

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Umpiring legend, JOE WEST joins us again to share more of his humorous takes of the state of baseball and the world today... PLUS, our own BILLY O'CONNOR talks about his triumphant return to stand-up comedy with clips from his performance.By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Bo Barrett Goes From Acting In 300 Commercials To Directing Them. 1:27:51

5M ago1:27:51

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Commercial Director Bo Barrett shares his journey from acting in over 300 commercials to pursuing directing. He discusses how he learned on film sets by observing legendary directors. He dives into directing his first paid commercial for the brand Shorebirds and the positive response it received. Bo provides advice for other directors just starting…

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DiWulf Publishing House Round Table with Mike Magrann, Dave Scott Schwartzman and Steve Dilodovico 1:20:40

6M ago1:20:40

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In this episode of the Punk Rock Chronicles, we feature Dave Scott Schwartzman of Adrenalin O.D., author of 'If It’s Tuesday This Must Be Walla Walla,' Mike Magrann of Channel 3, with his work 'Miles Per Gallon,' and Steve Dilodovico from DiWulf Publishing. They'll share insights on their writing and publishing journeys, diving into the rich histor…

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From Surf Films To Major Commercials With Director Ross Haines. 1:20:07

6M ago1:20:07

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Filmmaker Ross Haines shares how his career making spots has grown and tells us about his short film "Around the Band". Ross got his start editing surf films in Hawaii, joined Beyoncé’s team for her HBO feature doc, Life Is But a Dream and helped launch DC Shoes' internal film department. We discuss "Around the Band," as a visual poem comprised of …

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A Slice of Cannabis- Euro Tripping: Barcelona, Spain 32:04

6M ago32:04

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Euro-Tripping Part II: Barcelona Here we are making our way down to Barcelona in Southeast Spain! Come along as Angelo and I review my time at Spannabis. We talk about the cannabis culture of Spain, opposite ends of the food spectrum between the Russian Salad (not my favorite) and the Iberico Ham (my absolute favorite). And I go over my adventures …

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NYAMBI NYAMBI: Actor – Night Court, The Good Fight, Mike & Mollie Ep. #159 1:12:25

6M ago1:12:25

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Nyambi, best know for his roles on Night Court, The Good Fight, and Mike & Molly, will be joining Billy and Frank on the February 21st episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Nyambi went to Bucknell on a scholarship to play basketball. He also became interested in acting during his final year and decided to study for his Maste…

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Filmmaker Nema Vand: From Shah's of Sunset Star to VaynerMedia Spot Director. 43:56

6M ago43:56

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Part two, the exciting conclusion to my chat with Filmmaker Nema Vand. Presently, he is directing commercials at VaynerMedia and Eva Nosidam, the in-house production unit. A turning point came when Nema documented Mike Winkelmann's (Mr. Beeple) historic NFT sale, which gained him recognition as a storyteller and director. Now, Nema's goal is to dir…

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VaynerMedia Commercial Director Nema Vand's Filmmaking Evolution from Commercials to TikTok to Features. 1:08:42

6M ago1:08:42

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Filmmaker Nema Vand has enjoyed an eclectic career in entertainment, from being an extra on David Fincher's set, to starting his own casting company to presently directing commercials at VaynerMedia and Eva Nosidam, the in-house production unit. A turning point came when Nema documented Mike Winkelmann's (Mr. Beeple) historic NFT sale, which gained…

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A Slice of Cannabis- Euro Tripping: Bilbao, Spain 35:06

6M ago35:06

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Welcome back for a new season of A Slice of Cannabis! This season we are starting by going over my trip to Europe last year. We will start in the Northeastern part of Spain known as the Basque region of Europe. I went to Bilbao, the unofficial capital of the Basque region. Angelo and I talk about the area itself, how I wandered into a crucifixion m…

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time) Ep. #158 1:21:48

7M ago1:21:48

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time)By Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Michael Lembeck / Derrec Harris

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Commercial Director Jason Cook Melds Motion Design And Directing. 1:35:54

6M ago1:35:54

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Commercial director Jason Cook is known for his design-driven approach and ability to concept visually striking commercials that effectively convey messaging. We discuss his formative directing gigs like spots for Toyota and Maytag, where he also served as creative director. He provides advice on working with actors and improv techniques. Cook also…

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Getting Unstuck with Sacha Reeb: Ideation Techniques and Creative Pushups. 1:31:50

7M ago1:31:50

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My guest is Sacha Reeb, Chief Creative Officer at Manifest. Sacha shares insights into real collaboration and explains Creative Pushups - an internal exercise turned event series - sparked new ideas through contributions to "mini briefs" on Slack. Constantly improving ideas through collaboration or reflection is key. Sasha's real-world examples of …

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MELISSA RAUCH: Star of TV’s Night Court, Co-Star of The Big Bang Theory. Ep. #157 1:15:26

7M ago1:15:26

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Melissa Rauch burst into prominence in the role of Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (2009-2019) on the massive CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Melissa was nominated for the ‘Critics’ Choice Television Award’ for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. She then used her ‘Big Bang’ experience to start her own production company, After…

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Riding the Squid: Carolyn Chen's Journey from Director to Helping Creatives Navigate Career Transition. 1:27:19

7M ago1:27:19

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Veteran commercial director Carolyn Chen returns to the podcast to offer invaluable career advice. like how storytelling remains key, despite changing tools. My friend Carolyn has since transitioned to life coaching, helping those in entertainment navigate challenges. She provided candid insights into the emotional toll of freelancing. Most fascina…

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Two Fine Gents: Jeff Feurhaken and Conor Logan talk about their new band Fine Gents 55:20

7M ago55:20

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On this eposide we talk to Jeff Feurhaken (Stench, Sick Shift, National Product) and Conor Logan (Shelter, Fine Gents) as they reminisce about past projects, and talk about their newest band, Fine Gents. Jeff has a history with The Punk Rock Chronicles as the director of the Ill Repute document Clean Cut American Kids – The Story of Ill Repute. He …

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Invaluable Industry Insights with Spears & Arrows Founder, Managing Director, EP Jason Wolk 1:29:24

7M ago1:29:24

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Thrilled to welcome back Jason Wolk - Founder, Managing Director, and Executive Producer of Spears & Arrows. As the leader of one of the top commercial production companies, Jason has a truly unique insight into the ever-changing advertising world and production. Jason and I explore the myriad ways the industry has evolved just in the past few year…

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