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Vinnie Brand's The Proving Ground Podcast is a weekly podcast by comedian and owner of the Stress Factory Comedy Club, Vinnie Brand along with his long time friend Anthony Villa, who also produces the show. Listen in as Vinnie tells tales of The Stress Factory past and present, his 400 MPH life as a comedy club owner, father and farmer. Yes, thats right, we said farmer.
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Get creative insights and business outcomes that make impact and generate income from Emmy Award-winning Brand Advisor, Vinnie Potestivo, as he explores the successes and stumbles behind today’s Creator Economy - with guests like Mandy Moore, SuChin Pak, Christina Milian, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, as well as Top Business Strategist for LinkedIn Creators and co-host, Judi Fox. Listen to I Have A Podcast® and learn: How to take your brand to the next level, Ways to get discovered and stay visible, Co ...
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LamePod

Sam Brandano

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LamePod is where we discuss the week’s brand new content that everyone is talking about. Whether it’s the album of the year or a Netflix show that’s blowing up we’re here to talk about it every week.
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624 Pod

624 Productions

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624 Productions presents "624 Pod"! A brand new podcast hosted by the owner of 624 Productions & Producer Tom Baldinger and stand-up comedian and actor Mark Riccadonna. Each week the duo will bring you behind the scenes on what goes into the world of film production & so many stories over the years. The show will feature guests in the industry and will entertain you weekly by sharing tips of the trade on how to start and run a production company!
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New York isn’t the only place for arts and culture.In New Jersey I’ve found.a huge network of talent, from writers and actors to chefs, painters, photographers and musicians. And I’m going to talk to all of them! Well, maybe not all of them, but a bunch. And I’ll ask them the questions you’re dying to ask. Over coffee.And maybe even dessert.
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Would you like some music to go with your story? Alex Austin hopes you will. He’s integrated the work of 20 contemporary bands and 40 songs into The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed. It’s the late Sixties, the Beatles intact, Jimi Hendrix exploding and the Doors demanding the world. And on the East Coast, famed resort Asbury Park, New Jersey, will become the epicenter of a new brand of rock and roll. But in January 1968, a boardwalk Liverpool lies in the future. Escalating crime and a fading ...
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The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)

The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)

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The podcast that takes karaoke exactly as seriously as it should be taken. Every episode, hosts Adam Wainwright and Ed Cunard discuss an aspect of karaoke or music and play a short round of trivia on that topic, where one of them challenges the other with five questions related to the topic, along with an Impossible Bonus question. Then, they're joined by someone (karaoke hosts and singers, musicians, actors, comedians, authors) with a connection to that topic—and feature that guest singing ...
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Featured on Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, and ESPN Radio. Are entrepreneurs born or made? How can I build my business and live a balanced life? What steps can I take to cut the learning curve in my business and grow profits fast? Is taking the jump into entrepreneurship a risk worth taking? Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. Hop into the Curate You Success Podcast with host, Blaire Brown, for all the business building hacks, marketing, PR, and branding. If it has to do with building ...
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Bryan and Gina reunite remotely this time to discuss the time that's passed since their recent on location episode including their respective Fourth of July festivities. Later they welcome in Fig8th's Director of Lifestyle Brian Summers to discuss his multifaceted role curating community and more for tenants of the luxury high rise at which he work…
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Can rape be funny? Part two of my conversation with comedian Vinnie Brand hammers away at this and also some misogynistic male comedians - Louis CK, Bill Cosby (of course) - but some good guys like Ray Romano & Eddie Murphy as well. There's a reason why a certain comedian is the only one no longer welcome in his clubs, and it might surprise you. Ca…
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Bryan and Gina record LIVE from the Beverly Hills headquarters of LA Golf as they're joined by the founder of 'LA Golf' Reed Dickens. They dive deep into Reed's fascinating past from a small town Louisiana upbringing to how he found his way to the White House as a key aide to President George W. Bush and beyond. They also touch on his time working …
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Gina and Bryan open the show recapping Gina's recent trip to a show favorite desert getaway at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort. They then welcome in Garagiste Wine Festival co-founder Stewart McClennan and Sommelier Melanie Webber to learn more about their upcoming Los Angeles festival on June 22nd at the Glendale Civic Auditorium. Stewart …
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Bryan and Gina open the show discussing their respective holiday weekend activities which saw Gina laying very low while Bryan traveled out to the desert with family for a weekend of relaxation and friendly disagreements. They then mutually discuss their experiences seeing the latest summer movie tentpole 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' before Bryan high…
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We have an AWESOME guest for you for Episode 22! "The 624 Pod" welcomes Tracy Birdsall! Tom & Mark talk about everything there is to know about this rockstar! Tracey Birdsall was born in Van Nuys, California, the youngest of three daughters born to Ronald Birdsall and Carol Birdsall (born Carol Stone). She was raised in Southern California and is p…
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Welcome back to the 624 Podcast! Today we have a VERY Special guest! Neil Johnson joins Tom and Mark to tell his illustrious backstory along with current projects and future plans! Neil Johnson was born in the UK and identifies as being from Yorkshire where he spent most of his childhood. He was educated partly in the UK and partly in Australia. Ne…
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Bryan opens the show asking Gina about her recent trip to the 'Happiest Place on Earth' as she joined radio royalty on a guided trip to Disneyland including a visit to the little known private restaurant inside New Orleans Square, Club 33. They then welcome on the king of NSNG living Vinnie Tortorich to discuss his upcoming fourth documentary exami…
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For 19 Episodes we have been showcasing actors, filmmakers, producers and even bands! Today's episode we would selfishly like to introduce the creators of "The 624 Pod", Owner of 624 Productions, Tom Baldinger and Comedian and Actor Mark Riccadonna! Enjoy their past stories, the come up, and what's been going on in 624 Productions land including so…
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When I remember my college days, it’s with a fog of late nights and parties and dancing… And classes, of course. The college students I interviewed from the Livingston theater Company production staff apparently had a different experience, because they’re incredibly articulate and able to answer my interview questions about the company’s performanc…
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I lost my mother about two years ago and think about her every day. Even though she was approaching 101 when she passed away, it was still too early. Luckily, I had interviewed her when I was doing an earlier podcast (Hazlet Coffee Talk), to ask her about what it was like moving to a farm community from Jersey City. I'm posting this on Mother's Day…
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Bryan and Gina reconnect to discuss their weekends bouncing around Los Angeles which saw Bryan visiting the local cineplex and Gina getting her first traffic ticket in quite some time. Bryan also reviews the new Ryan Gosling summer movie 'The Fall Guy' that had a disappointing opening based on box office numbers but which he is optimistic will end …
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Bryan and Gina reconnect and open the show reminiscing about their respective weekends with Bryan celebrating a momentous milestone and Gina heading to the desert for a birthday celebration. They then welcome in their guest Angel Carter Conrad to discuss her work with the newly launched Kids Mental Health Foundation as well as new previously unrele…
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How difficult is it to have a successful career in the arts when your big brother Steven Van Zandt is a rock and roll icon and a TV star to boot? As a long time friend, I hit Billy Van Zandt with this question- and other embarrassing ones - before we talk about what it takes to get a TV writing gig, his decades working with his long-time writing pa…
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Bryan and Gina reconnect after their respective weekends to discuss their Los Angeles experiences including Bryan's return to the glorious splendor of In-N-Out after an extended hiatus and Gina returning to the LA airwaves. After Gina shares some of her time on Good Day LA+, they turn to questions from you, the listeners and cover questions on movi…
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Bryan and Gina reconnect to discuss their respective weekends including Gina's mind numbing statistics homework and Bryan's proud father moment attending his daughter Tessa's first baseball game. They also discuss some of the entertainment they've been consuming recently with Gina's household diving heavily into old episodes of 'The Twilight Zone' …
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Royce Meier found his place in the arts not in his native NYC roots, but in Asbury Park at the Showroom. Royce and I discuss how LGBTQ characters - so accepted in the 20s and 30s - end up being victims or villains in later films, why you’ll never see “I Shot Andy Warhol” at the Showroom and who we like better: Tonya Harding or Nancy Kerrigan.…
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Bryan and Gina link up to discuss their weeks which saw Bryan off to a sporting goods store for some unique purchases and Gina off to the Inland Empire for some quasi-extreme sporting fun. Later they welcome in their guest this week, someone who is very near and dear to Gina, her plastic surgeon Dr. Elise Min. They discuss Dr. Min's methodology of …
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Bryan and Gina reunite to catch up after their respective vacations where Bryan's family headed to Scottsdale, AZ and Gina and her husband headed back Kansas City to visit Gina's mom and hometown friends. After recapping their trips Bryan treats us to a special review of a star-studded Documentary film he recently watched exploring the life and car…
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We pull back the curtain into the high-stakes world of entertainment networking with our guest Mathew Knowles, a well-known global speaker, music and business executive who reveals the secrets to building relationships in the industry for Destiny's Child, Beyoncé, Solange, Kelly Rowland & Michelle Williams. A round of applause for Mr. Knowles! Get …
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With Bryan away on location Gina Grad rolls solo to start off this week's episode reminiscing about her weekend and specifically the adventures of KidBoy and Lady. Gina then welcomes in our amazing guest and CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation Anousheh Ansari to discuss her extensive work though XPRIZE and their mission is to bring about radical breakthro…
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Is Layonne Holmes a diva? She certainly has the chops. But she doesn't have the attitude. Layonne is one of the most talented yet humble singers I know. But, boy, can she sing! This interview took place at the height of Covid - on my deck - so please excuse the less-than-perfect sound quality. But yes. . . she does sing with me!…
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Season 3 Keeps rolling with the heavy hitting guests! This week we welcome Richie Byrne IN STUDIO! One of the most requested comedians working today, Richie’s comedy credits include such well-known clubs as Dangerfield’s, Carolines and Gotham Comedy Club in Manhattan. As well as many clubs around the country including Hilarities in Cleveland & The …
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Bryan and Gina link up to recount their weekends that were meant to be spent together but were called off at the last minute thanks to an L.A. staple, traffic. They discuss what they each did instead and highlight how they'll be making their make up plans in the near future. They then welcome on Elementary School Counselor Jamie Weddle for a wide r…
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Who doesn't love a good true crime story? This week I interview a long time friend whose entire adult life has revolved around true crime dramas. Andrea Lyon, Rutgers alumna and former Deputy Public Defender in Chicago, talks to me about defending guilty people, proving the innocence of death row inmates and helping convince former Illinois Gov. Ry…
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We keep season 3 Rolling with a MONSTER guest! Welcome Vinnie Potestivo to the 624 Pod! Vinnie is a trusted Emmy Award-Winning Media Advisor who builds well-known brands for authorities, and authority for well-known brands as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of media. Here’s how: 👇 Over the last 30 years, I've played a pivotal role in laun…
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Bryan and Gina reconnect to discuss their respective weekends including Bryan's attentive watching of and thoughts on The Oscars and Gina's third (or fourth) visit to Good Day L.A. with a curveball thrown in for good measure. Gina also describes her experience at a magical hotel and water park that had her howling at the moon and counting herself a…
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Today we kick off Season 3 of the 624 Podcast with Lauren Concar! Community & cultural activist, filmmaker, visionary & heroic leader extraordinaire. A producer, director, editor, tireless champion of the arts in New Jersey, fearless leader & Executive Director of the Garden State Film Festival, relentless fundraiser for numerous causes, & recipien…
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Bryan and Gina catch up on their week's including Bryan's daughter's third experience at Little Kitchen Academy Los Angeles with a surprising menu item at Gina's wild trip to Orange County to celebrate a friend's birthday. They then welcome in entertainment insider and friend of the show Matt Belloni to get a behind the scenes look at this weekend'…
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Gina and Bryan connect to update each other on their respective weekend escapades including an unusual large item pickup find as well as a trip to see the famed Harlem Globetrotters. Later they welcome in professional matchmaker Claire Wexler to learn about the business of matchmaking, how Claire met her husband in an unexpected way and best practi…
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Bryan and Gina reunite to discuss their wet Los Angeles weekends which saw Bryan staying in and discovering a new favorite for pizza delivery while Gina and her husband dined out at one of L.A.'s oldest and most famous Italian haunts, Musso & Frank. They then welcome in FOX 11's resident meteorologist Jonathan Novack to get a sense of what's been c…
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Bryan and Gina reconnect on the heels of a very close and emotionally charged Super Bowl with Bryan dejected and Gina looking forward to collecting on the dinner bet she won. After a quick recap of their weekends which included attending Los Angeles Magazine's Best New Restaurants of 2024 event they welcome in Los Angeles Magazine Deputy Editor Jas…
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Bryan and Gina reconnect to talk about their respective weeks which saw Bryan traveling to the valley to be a good Godparent and Gina giving a demonstration on podcasting to her stepson's class. Gina also discusses her recent appearance on Fox's Good Day L.A. where she both shouted out this show and got to do her fantastic 'Minnesota Mom' impressio…
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If you haven't heard - or heard of - Layonne Holmes, I pity you. She is not just an incredible performer, she's also the definition of a diva, without the attitude. Oh, and we do a duet in this first episode of my "Best of Series," recorded outside during the height of Covid. Yes. I made sacrifices! Click below to listen.…
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Bryan and Gina link up to recount their respective weeks which included Bryan attending LA Magazine's Giada De Laurentiispop-up dinner and Gina traveling to Las Vegas to celebrate a friend's birthday. They then welcome in technology reporter Rich DeMuro for a report on his recent experience attending the Consumer Electronics Show, also known as C.E…
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Bryan and Gina reunite as they start off the show discussing the recent Oscar nominations and they view a video that Bryan made for the Los Angeles Magazine YouTube channel highlighting wear to stream the best picture nominees. They then welcome in their guest Jennifer Lahmers who is a veteran of New York's 'Good Day Wake Up' as well as 'Extra' and…
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Gina and Bryan are back to recap their weekends including a trip for Bryan and his family to the famed Los Angeles Farmer's Market and a celebrity sighting for Gina at a youth sporting event of all places. They also welcome in a special guest, producer of Bryan's other podcast 'The Film Vault' and comedian Avery McKinney. Avery tells us about his u…
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Bryan and Gina return for their first show of 2024 and they open the year optimistic for great things to come from the show in the new year. Gina starts by recounting her Christmas weekend experiences before recounting her after Christmas trip to Minnesota with the family. They are then joined by special guest Elex Michaelson to discuss this week's…
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The 624 Podcast Season 2 Continues with an ELITE actor in Hollywood as we welcome Anthony Mangano! "Anthony is an athletically built, dark-haired American actor who hails from Brooklyn, New York. He is an actor known for the films The Family, Inside Man, Point Break and Raising Helen. His first job in Hollywood was on the sitcom Different Strokes. …
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Another GREAT guest is welcomed to "The 624 Podcast", You have DEFINITLEY seen this guy in "Clerks", as we present to you, Ernie O'Donnell. Tom & Mark catch up with Ernie as we hear about all his newest projects on the horizon along with our traditional, "Three Favorite Films" ! "O'Donnell was the best friend of writer/director/actor Kevin Smith in…
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Bryan and Gina are back to recap the week that was and discuss what's ahead in the waning days of 2023. Gina highlights her recent trip to L.A. favorite Grand Central Market ahead of a musical theatre performance and Bryan shares the details of a shocking trip booked late in the game to take his family abroad. They also preview their New Years Reso…
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Season 2 of "The 624 Podcast" rolls on with a very special and quite the popular guest! We welcome Deanna Giulietti! "Deánna Giulietti is an actress who has performed in many regional productions including Lizzie, Heathers, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, Legally Blonde, and Sister Act. She played Mary Delgado on the Jersey Boys. Deánna is bre…
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Bryan and Gina reunite deep into the holiday season with Gina attending yet another influencers salon and Bryan traveling to enjoy the Holiday cheer. Bryan also explains a rather scary discovery made in his backyard and Gina delights in testing Bryan's skills at deciphering 'Ditloids' puzzles. Bryan also recaps his holiday trip to show favorite 'Th…
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From "Artie Lange's Beer League" to "Beer League The Series", Jimmy Palumbo & Michael Deeg bring the heat in today's episode of the 624 Podcast! Tom & Mark dive into the differences in making the movie to making what is currently in production as a series. The ball busting doesn't stop and that's just the way these 4 like it! Enjoy and rate the sho…
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Bryan and Gina catch up on their respective weekends including a somber experience for Bryan traveling up north to reconvene with family and Gina out and about around Los Angeles hitting famous old haunts and finding great spots for holiday photo ops. They then welcome in storied Los Angeles actress and decades long acting coach Gloria Gifford to d…
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