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Creative LicenseMusical Theatre Copyist, Composer and Writer Erin ReiflerErin Reifler went to college as an accomplished trombonist with a focus on cognitive science, but quickly shifted gears, realizing her true calling was in musical theatre. After graduating and then obtaining a Masters in Musical Theatre Writing, Erin sent out dozens of emails looking to learn from those she admired. One of those responses would change her life.As composer and music director Jason Howland's right hand, Erin has worked on celebrated Broadway titles like Shucked and The Great Gatsby. She's also developing her own material in hopes to make her mark on theatre.2025-01-081h 00Creative LicenseMusical Theater Copyist, Composer and Writer Erin ReiflerErin Reifler went to college as an accomplished trombonist with a focus on cognitive science, but quickly shifted gears, realizing her true calling was in musical theater. After graduating and then obtaining a Masters in Musical Theatre Writing, Erin sent out dozens of emails looking to learn from those she admired. One of those responses would change her life.As composer and music director Jason Howland's right hand, Erin has worked on celebrated Broadway titles like Shucked and The Great Gatsby. She's also developing her own material in hopes to make her mark on theatre.2025-01-081h 00
A Tripp Through ComedyMeet the Parents (with Alex Perlman)Our exit today has us going to meet our significant other’s parents and trying to make a good impression. This week, we are talking about Meet the Parents, written by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg based on a story by Greg Glienna and Mary Ruth Clarke, and our third film directed by Jay Roach. Is this a perfect Thanksgiving film? We think so!
Along the way, we bring along Alex Perlman to reflect back on the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and why they don't make this like anymore. Plus, Get Out, Godspell and Oklahoma!, th...2024-11-281h 24
A Tripp Through ComedyMeet the Parents (with Alex Perlman)Our exit today has us going to meet our significant other’s parents and trying to make a good impression. This week, we are talking about Meet the Parents, written by Jim Herzfeld and John Hamburg based on a story by Greg Glienna and Mary Ruth Clarke, and our third film directed by Jay Roach. Is this a perfect Thanksgiving film? We think so! Along the way, we bring along Alex Perlman to reflect back on the cultural phenomenon that was this movie and why they don't make this like anymore. Plus, Get Out, Godspell and Oklahoma!, the movie stardom of...2024-11-281h 24
Human Nature Odyssey10 - Against Leviathan: An Anarchist Fairytale of the Origin of CivilizationGather around the campfire for a ghost story about the most destructive monster in history: civilization itself. In this episode, we delve into the countercultural writings of Fredy Perlman, whose strange 1983 book “Against His-Story, Against-Leviathan”—riddled with grammatical errors and misspellings—blends myth and history to explore the nature of power, subjugation, and the struggle between the rulers and the ruled. Our journey takes us back to ancient Sumer, where egalitarian hunter-gatherer communities transformed into peasants and slaves bound by a mysterious force even the rulers couldn’t control. We trace the rise of the first...2024-10-2441 min
Batman the Animated Series PodcastMudslide ReviewOur hosts return to the podcave and get stuck in with their review of, MUDSLIDE.
Alex and Will discuss the blend of classic monster movie and Alfred Hitchcock vibes in this episode. Highlighting the subway train and the laboratory sequences as the stand outs, as well as Ron Perlman's performance as Clayface.
Our hosts also notice that if Batman didn't get involved in this plot, Clayface would've been able to cure himself and that be one less problem for him to deal with in Gotham City.
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You Skipped That?Hellboy : He's the Good Guy!Join Dan Clark and Alex Grace as they dive into the 2004 comic book adaptation, Hellboy. This week, Dan introduces Alex to the film directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, Rupert Evans, Doug Jones and John Hurt.
Alex, who had never seen the film before, shares his fresh reactions to its blend of humor, action, and supernatural elements. Listen in as they discuss Ron Perlman's charismatic performance, the film's striking visual style, and the memorable characters that populate this dark yet whimsical world.
Whether you're a fan of comic book...2024-09-3031 minCreative LicenseFinback Brewery CEO and Co-Founder Basil LeeBasil Lee took quite the circuitous route to co-founding a craft brewery. He attended art school on the road to becoming an architect, working for a large firm for almost 10 years. As so often happens, Basil came to a crossroads. Does he keep progressing with his current company? Does he try to open his own firm? Or is it time for a new challenge altogether?Basil chose to dive into the craft beer world with art school friend and Finback Brewery co-founder Kevin Stafford. Together they secured a space in little-traveled Glendale, a neighborhood in Queens that’s...2024-07-1750 minCreative LicenseFinback Brewery CEO and Co-Founder Basil LeeBasil Lee took quite the circuitous route to co-founding a craft brewery. He attended art school on the road to becoming an architect, working for a large firm for almost 10 years. As so often happens, Basil came to a crossroads. Does he keep progressing with his current company? Does he try to open his own firm? Or is it time for a new challenge altogether?Basil chose to dive into the craft beer world with art school friend and Finback Brewery co-founder Kevin Stafford. Together they secured a space in little-traveled Glendale, a neighborhood in Queens that’s...2024-07-1750 minCreative LicenseReelAbilities Film Festival Co-Founder Isaac ZablockiIsaac Zablocki has always had a passion for film - from watching movies at an early age to studying them to helping make and curate them as a professional. Throughout his career, he's wondered...what are people not seeing in the industry right now? Since Isaac dealt with a learning disability earlier in life, the answer was evident and brought about the creation of the ReelAbilities Film Festival.It's the largest endeavor of its kind - showcasing films involving disabled filmmakers and actors with themes that revolve around inclusion. As if that's not en...2024-06-1949 minCreative LicenseReelAbilities Film Festival Co-Founder Isaac ZablockiIsaac Zablocki has always had a passion for film - from watching movies at an early age to studying them to helping make and curate them as a professional. Throughout his career, he's wondered...what are people not seeing in the industry right now? Since Isaac dealt with a learning disability earlier in life, the answer was evident and brought about the creation of the ReelAbilities Film Festival.It's the largest endeavor of its kind - showcasing films involving disabled filmmakers and actors with themes that revolve around inclusion. As if that's not en...2024-06-1949 minCreative LicenseNew Yorker Cartoonist and Comedian Asher PerlmanAsher Perlman has spent his entire professional life in comedy - from the famed Second City in Chicago to writing for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, but his foundation came from cartoons.His dad taught him the basics from a young age growing up in Madison, Wisconsin and he's carried on that legacy as one of the few cartoonists to publish in The New Yorker regularly. That's no surprise - Asher's work is pithy, his observations are spot-on and his jokes are universal.His debut cartoon collection "Well, This Is Me" comes out on...2024-06-0549 minCreative LicenseNew Yorker Cartoonist and Comedian Asher PerlmanAsher Perlman has spent his entire professional life in comedy - from the famed Second City in Chicago to writing for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, but his foundation came from cartoons.His dad taught him the basics from a young age growing up in Madison, Wisconsin and he's carried on that legacy as one of the few cartoonists to publish in The New Yorker regularly. That's no surprise - Asher's work is pithy, his observations are spot-on and his jokes are universal.His debut cartoon collection "Well, This Is Me" comes out on...2024-06-0549 min
Ergotopia: Schmerzfrei, Gesund & Produktiv!039 - Resilienz: Wie Du Krisen bewältigen kannstIn dieser Folge reden Nina und Olli über Resilienz und zeigen Dir, wie Du widerstandsfähiger werden kannst. Literaturnachweise Blog-Artikel über Resilienz: https://www.ergotopia.de/blog/resilienz [1] Resilience [Internet]. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. [Letzter Abruf: 2024 Jan 15]. URL: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience. [2] Shatté A, Perlman A, Smith B, Lynch WD. The Positive Effect of Resilience on Stress and Business Outcomes in Difficult Work Environments. J Occup Environ Med. 2017 Feb;59(2):135-140. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000914. PMID: 28002352; PMCID: PMC5287440. [3] Hu T, Zhang D, Wang JL. A meta-analysis of the...2024-01-2618 min
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna162 | Screenwriting: Joy, Pain, Legacy (2023 Guest Supercut Pt. 1)In our time time-honored tradition of asking the same three questions at the end of every show, we wanted to put together a supercut of some great guest responses to be enjoyed in one fell swoop. Part two coming Monday!Featured in today's supercut:- Matt Lieberman- Monique N. Matthews- Sean Presant- Stacy Rukeyser- Sam Bain- Nicole Perlman- Stephen Karam- Anna Drezen- Jenny Lumet and...2023-11-021h 00
Batman the Animated Series PodcastSpecial Guest - Kevin Altieri Returns - Full InterviewOur hosts return and bring the full chat that Alex had with returning BTAS Director, Kevin Altieri!
Kevin shares what it was like seeing Ron Perlman and Ed Asner work with one another in the recording booth. He also shares scenes that were cut from Feat of Clay Part 2, the difficulties in animating certain sequences, and how he almost got fired from the show!
Kevin also shares his opinions on the Bat-Wing from the show and explains what his version would look like, if he had the chance to...2023-10-051h 52
The Modern Hippie PodcastEP40: The Simpsons on Psychedelics & Turning Rejection Into Resilience w/ Alex RuizOn this episode of The Modern Hippie Podcast, I sit down with Alex Ruiz, an Emmy Award-Winning animator of The Simpsons and Visionary Artist. Alex shares with us the behind-the-scenes scoop of The Simpsons and how psychedelics influenced the show. He also talks about how he got his start in the art industry and how he overcame rejection to become the successful visionary artist he is today. We also dive into the world of Ketamine and art and how Alex attempts to explain the deep Ketamine experience through his illustrations. Finally, we discuss the definition of art and how...2023-06-1952 min
The Modern Hippie PodcastEP35: Visual Alchemy, Ketamine Channeling & Relationships w/ Alex RuizIn this episode, visual alchemist and visionary life coach Alex Ruiz shares his origin story as an artist. He went from animating The Simpsons to creating art for Dr. Joe Dispenza and Aubrey Marcus. Through drawing spiritually inspired figures, Alex triggered his own spiritual awakening and cultivated a safe space to begin his self-healing journey.
Learn about the impact of psychedelics and natural medicines on the visionary art Alex creates and shares with the world. These tools have shaped his ever-evolving perspective on our place in the universe. Alex reveals his affinity for ketamine, both its beauty...2023-05-011h 17
The Visible HandEpisode 62: Elisabeth Perlman on Federal Funding, Innovation, and EntrepreneurshipThe paper discussed in this episode is ‘Cutting the Innovation Engine: How Federal Funding Shocks Affect University Patenting, Entrepreneurship, and Publications’, by Tania Babina, Alex Xi He, Sabrina T. Howell, Elisabeth Ruth Perlman, and Joseph Staudt. The paper was published at the Quarterly Journal of Economics in 2023. 2023-04-1343 min
Highly UnlikelyWhen Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy WeismanWhen Jewish Gangsters stopped the Rise of American Nazis with Lizzy Weisman
Comedian, and fellow Jew, Lizzy Weisman joins this episode as we resurrect the largely untold story of how a U.S. Judge Nathan Perlman secretly recruited a small army of Jewish mobsters to stomp out the rise of Nazi-loyal Americans who were pushing the US to side with Hitler before the official start of WWII. The year is 1938 America and we’re learning about the notorious and iconic figures of the Jewish Mafia, like Arnold Rothstein, largely considered to be the godfather of organized crime in...2023-03-0258 min
BrainStorm with Sony PerlmanWith Alex CzertokSend us a textThis week Sony sits down with Alex CzertokAlex Czertok started The Monsey Lighthouse along with his wife Bayla. The Lighthouse is a safe non judgemental space for over 70 girls from the wide Monsey area aged 15-23 years old. Alex works in the real estate field but has been engaged for over 20 years in outreach and inreach program for teens and young adults. The Lighthouse is the best.For more episodes check us out on....Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4...2023-02-101h 24
Batman the Animated Series PodcastSpecial Guest - The Voice of Tim Drake & Robin - Mat ValenciaOur hosts return with a special guest for this episode! Alex and Will sit down with Mathew Valencia, the voice of Tim Drake and Robin!
Mat describes his surreal experience walking into the recording booth for the first time. Recalling what Mark Hamill first said to him, what it was like working with Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, and Ron Perlman. Plus, how he got the role of Robin, what it was like being a 13 year old voice actor, and shares what his favourite episodes were to record.
Support the...2023-01-301h 30
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerBPS 253: How to Attach a Bankable Movie Star to Your Indie Film with Steven LukeToday on the show we have writer, producer, director, actor, and Filmtrepreneur Steven Luke. Steven and I discuss how he attaches bankable movie stars like Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Chuck Liddell, James Cromwell, Thomas Jane, Sam Worthington, Tom Berenger, Ron Perlman, and Billy Zane to his independent films. We also discuss his misadventures in film distribution, how he presells his films and if he actually makes any money with film distributors.
Steven also has a Filmtrepreneur mind when it comes to his film productions. He has found his niche, war films. Understanding his niche market he uses the films he...2022-11-251h 33Creative LicenseThe Perfect Loaf's Maurizio LeoMaurizio Leo's considered one of the country's top sourdough experts. You'd think that means he's been a professional baker his entire adult life, right? Not so much. The Albuquerque, New Mexico native grew up in his father's Italian restaurant but actually became a software engineer.Maurizio never stopped baking for fun and started his website The Perfect Loaf a little more than a decade ago, where he’d post sourdough recipes he was trying out in the kitchen. It grew slowly at first, but that little side project became the launching point for countless bakers as they be...2022-11-2354 minCreative LicenseThe Perfect Loaf's Maurizio LeoMaurizio Leo's considered one of the country's top sourdough experts. You'd think that means he's been a professional baker his entire adult life, right? Not so much. The Albuquerque, New Mexico native grew up in his father's Italian restaurant but actually became a software engineer.Maurizio never stopped baking for fun and started his website The Perfect Loaf a little more than a decade ago, where he’d post sourdough recipes he was trying out in the kitchen. It grew slowly at first, but that little side project became the launching point for countless bakers as they be...2022-11-2354 minCreative LicenseRecord Executive and Producer Michael GoldwasserMichael Goldwasser has done just about everything in the music industry - from performing to production - and across all different genres. He also founded Easy Star Records in 1996, which has become a leading independent reggae label.Recently Michael teamed with Jason Mraz to produce his album Look For The Good, a collection of songs that not only entertain, but deliver an important message about life and ways to look at the world around you.Learn about Michael's musical influences (they aren't only reggae), find out how he possibly manages so many different roles and...2022-11-0941 minCreative LicenseRecord Executive and Producer Michael GoldwasserMichael Goldwasser has done just about everything in the music industry - from performing to production - and across all different genres. He also founded Easy Star Records in 1996, which has become a leading independent reggae label.Recently Michael teamed with Jason Mraz to produce his album Look For The Good, a collection of songs that not only entertain, but deliver an important message about life and ways to look at the world around you.Learn about Michael's musical influences (they aren't only reggae), find out how he possibly manages so many different roles and...2022-11-0941 minCreative LicenseMaster Crossword Constructor Jeff ChenJeff Chen has published 138 crossword puzzles in the New York Times. That's already tied for 22nd all-time and he's only been doing this for 12 years.Why the late start? Jeff's background is actually in mechanical engineering and technology. He was immensely successful in the pharmaceutical industry but felt like it was time for a new adventure.Enter wordplay and writing. Jeff now spends his time constructing puzzles, authoring novels and exercising the more creative side of his mind. Turns out...he's pretty good at that too.Learn about what drew Jeff into the...2022-11-0242 minCreative LicenseMaster Crossword Constructor Jeff ChenJeff Chen has published 138 crossword puzzles in the New York Times. That's already tied for 22nd all-time and he's only been doing this for 12 years.Why the late start? Jeff's background is actually in mechanical engineering and technology. He was immensely successful in the pharmaceutical industry but felt like it was time for a new adventure.Enter wordplay and writing. Jeff now spends his time constructing puzzles, authoring novels and exercising the more creative side of his mind. Turns out...he's pretty good at that too.Learn about what drew Jeff into the...2022-11-0242 minCreative LicenseSubpar Parks' Amber ShareAmber Share had always been passionate about design, but never pursued it as a career, instead opting for a life in marketing. That wasn't enough - she never felt completely fulfilled and still had the urge to create.Then Amber began the venture that would change her life - Subpar Parks. Simply put, she takes a 1-star online review of a national park or monument, draws an image from it and then slaps on a ridiculous comment. A perfect example is the one she did for Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming - "just a big rock". 2022-10-2650 minCreative LicenseSubpar Parks' Amber ShareAmber Share had always been passionate about design, but never pursued it as a career, instead opting for a life in marketing. That wasn't enough - she never felt completely fulfilled and still had the urge to create.Then Amber began the venture that would change her life - Subpar Parks. Simply put, she takes a 1-star online review of a national park or monument, draws an image from it and then slaps on a ridiculous comment. A perfect example is the one she did for Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming - "just a big rock". 2022-10-2650 minCreative LicenseVideo Game Designer and CEO Sam RosenthalSam Rosenthal is the founder and CEO of The Game Band, an award-winning studio that aims to inspire hearts and minds by pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. Their latest endeavor, Blaseball, has become a viral sensation, drawing a diverse group of "fans" in an incredibly unique format. Learn all about why Blaseball is so innovative, how Sam fell in love with gaming and much more in this in-depth conversation.Follow Sam on TwitterVisit The Game Band's website-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-10-1947 minCreative LicenseVideo Game Designer and CEO Sam RosenthalSam Rosenthal is the founder and CEO of The Game Band, an award-winning studio that aims to inspire hearts and minds by pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. Their latest endeavor, Blaseball, has become a viral sensation, drawing a diverse group of "fans" in an incredibly unique format. Learn all about why Blaseball is so innovative, how Sam fell in love with gaming and much more in this in-depth conversation.Follow Sam on TwitterVisit The Game Band's website-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-10-1947 minCreative LicenseSinger and Songwriter Sammy RaeSamantha Bowers - you might know her as Sammy Rae - learned she could sing and write music at an early age, immersing herself in the greats from years ago...masters at connecting with their audiences.With her 7-piece band, Sammy Rae and the Friends do just that - fostering a safe space filled with light, joy and acceptance. They're currently out on a massive tour across America and their audience is expanding exponentially.Discover how Sammy developed her vocal style, what goes into writing one of her songs and what she's learned from a...2022-10-121h 06Creative LicenseSinger and Songwriter Sammy RaeSamantha Bowers - you might know her as Sammy Rae - learned she could sing and write music at an early age, immersing herself in the greats from years ago...masters at connecting with their audiences.With her 7-piece band, Sammy Rae and the Friends do just that - fostering a safe space filled with light, joy and acceptance. They're currently out on a massive tour across America and their audience is expanding exponentially.Discover how Sammy developed her vocal style, what goes into writing one of her songs and what she's learned from a...2022-10-121h 06
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastESPN's Mike Couzens Conversation, NFL, College Football, Pujols, Judge & more! | Announcer Schedules PodcastThis week on Episode 17 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin welcome Mike Couzens of ESPN and ESPN Radio to talk about his career as one of the nation’s most versatile play-by-play announcers. Couzens recently was elevated to a new role with ESPN Radio which includes major NFL, MLB, NBA and college football assignments. Highlights from the conversation include Couzens’ origin story, the benefits of working in minor league baseball, the network of Syracuse University alumni, NCAA Wrestling, Ultimate Frisbee and how he proposed to his wife on air. Throughout the show...2022-09-291h 15
The Unbearable Fate of Massive TalentSeason of the Witch (2011)Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman are medieval knights back from the crusades when they are enlisted to help relocate a witch in the 2011 film, Season of the Witch. What is this movie about? We're not sure. We also discuss Nic Cage as a Batman villian!
This episode features "Season of the Witch" by Karen Elson.
Our theme music is by Alex O'Hagan. 2022-08-2752 min
RAGE Works Network-All ShowsTrek Untold Encore | Alex DatcherAlex Datcher - Trek Untold Encore
This week it's an encore episode from October 2020 with Alex Datcher.
The lower decks crew aboard a starship rarely get the recognition they deserve, so today, we get to chat with a Starfleet member whose quick thinking saved the entire Enterprise.
Alex Datcher played Ensign Tait on the season 7 opener "Descent Part 2" in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," which was a dream come true for her. Datcher walks us through the audition process, what it was like being on set and working with Gates McFadden, and more...2022-08-1357 min
Trek Untold: The Star Trek Podcast That Goes Beyond The Stars!Alex Datcher | Trek Untold Encore
This week it's an encore episode that originally aired on October 2020 with special guest Alex Datcher.
The lower decks crew aboard a starship rarely get the recognition they deserve, so today, we get to chat with a Starfleet member whose quick thinking saved the entire Enterprise.
Alex Datcher played Ensign Tait on the season 7 opener "Descent Part 2" in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," which was a dream come true for her. Datcher walks us through the audition process, what it was like being on set and working with Gates McFadden, and more memories of her...2022-08-1157 min
Creative LicenseChef JJ JohnsonEver since Chef JJ Johnson graduated from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America, he seemed destined to work in the world of fine dining and that’s exactly what he did. JJ cultivated his path from storied eateries like Tribeca Grill, Jane and the Morgan Stanley Executive Dining Room and eventually became the executive chef at the Cecil, which was named the Best New Restaurant in America by Esquire.But he wasn't fulfilled and decided to choose a new path, opening up an unassuming, fast casual rice bowl shop in Harlem called Fieldtrip, which features menu items spanning th...2022-05-1846 minCreative LicenseChef JJ JohnsonEver since Chef JJ Johnson graduated from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America, he seemed destined to work in the world of fine dining and that’s exactly what he did. JJ cultivated his path from storied eateries like Tribeca Grill, Jane and the Morgan Stanley Executive Dining Room and eventually became the executive chef at the Cecil, which was named the Best New Restaurant in America by Esquire.But he wasn't fulfilled and decided to choose a new path, opening up an unassuming, fast casual rice bowl shop in Harlem called Fieldtrip, which features menu items spanning th...2022-05-1846 min
Creative LicenseComposer and Arranger Don HartIf you’re a fan of the band Phish (a phan), you probably know Don Hart or at least have heard the fruits of his labor. He's lead guitarist Trey Anastasio's composer and arranger and Don's transformed some of Trey and Phish's most beloved and well-known tunes into orchestral masterpieces.All of that work culminated in the Beacon Jams - a pandemic-inspired eight-show live stream residency at an empty Beacon Theater in New York City. Trey and his friends didn't repeat a song the entire run and the repertoire ranged from Phish compositions with the Trey Anastasio Band to...2022-05-1132 minCreative LicenseComposer and Arranger Don HartIf you’re a fan of the band Phish (a phan), you probably know Don Hart or at least have heard the fruits of his labor. He's lead guitarist Trey Anastasio's composer and arranger and Don's transformed some of Trey and Phish's most beloved and well-known tunes into orchestral masterpieces.All of that work culminated in the Beacon Jams - a pandemic-inspired eight-show live stream residency at an empty Beacon Theater in New York City. Trey and his friends didn't repeat a song the entire run and the repertoire ranged from Phish compositions with the Trey Anastasio Band to...2022-05-1132 min
Creative LicenseSIX the Musical Tour Head Carpenter Adam FarberAdam Farber has always been interested in building things, which led him to a thriving career behind the scenes in theatre. As head carpenter on the first national tour of Broadway's highly acclaimed (and soon to be Tony-nominated) musical SIX, he's responsible for making sure the show looks the same in Chicago as it does in Omaha - basically what's drawn on paper is what the audience sees on stage.But to do that, he has to be much more creative than you might think. Learn how he uses that creativity to problem-solve on the road and much...2022-05-0426 minCreative LicenseSIX the Musical Tour Head Carpenter Adam FarberAdam Farber has always been interested in building things, which led him to a thriving career behind the scenes in theatre. As head carpenter on the first national tour of Broadway's highly acclaimed (and soon to be Tony-nominated) musical SIX, he's responsible for making sure the show looks the same in Chicago as it does in Omaha - basically what's drawn on paper is what the audience sees on stage.But to do that, he has to be much more creative than you might think. Learn how he uses that creativity to problem-solve on the road and much...2022-05-0426 min
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Creative LicensePlaywright and Actor Ari BrandAri Brand never imagined he would one day write a play and have it performed on stage, but that's exactly what happened when he put pen to paper (so to speak) and told his father's story in Scenes from Childhood.His father Natan was a concert pianist who died from AIDS at the height of the epidemic at just 46 years old, raising a family but also living a secret life.In this conversation, Ari raises the curtain on his creative process, giving us an inside look at how a play goes from an idea to a...2022-04-2742 minCreative LicensePlaywright and Actor Ari BrandAri Brand never imagined he would one day write a play and have it performed on stage, but that's exactly what happened when he put pen to paper (so to speak) and told his father's story in Scenes from Childhood.His father Natan was a concert pianist who died from AIDS at the height of the epidemic at just 46 years old, raising a family but also living a secret life.In this conversation, Ari raises the curtain on his creative process, giving us an inside look at how a play goes from an idea to a...2022-04-2742 min
Creative License92Y Film Moderator and Columbia Professor Annette InsdorfAnnette Insdorf is a renowned film historian, professor, and moderator of the Reel Pieces series at New York City's 92nd Street Y, where she talks with the biggest names in Hollywood from Meryl Streep to Andrew Garfield to Jason Reitman and beyond.Learn how she prepares to interview these masters of their craft in front of a live audience, which star has actually audited her film classes at Columbia University, and many more priceless stories in this exciting conversation.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-04-2037 minCreative License92Y Film Moderator and Columbia Professor Annette InsdorfAnnette Insdorf is a renowned film historian, professor, and moderator of the Reel Pieces series at New York City's 92nd Street Y, where she talks with the biggest names in Hollywood from Meryl Streep to Andrew Garfield to Jason Reitman and beyond.Learn how she prepares to interview these masters of their craft in front of a live audience, which star has actually audited her film classes at Columbia University, and many more priceless stories in this exciting conversation.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-04-2037 min
Creative LicenseWME Sports' Zach SwartzZach Swartz produces multimedia content with the top athletes in the world for WME Sports, but this wasn't always his passion. Learn how Zach found his creative path and why his willingness to take advantage of every opportunity helped him stand out in a now-crowded field.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-04-1140 minCreative LicenseWME Sports' Zach SwartzZach Swartz produces multimedia content with the top athletes in the world for WME Sports, but this wasn't always his passion. Learn how Zach found his creative path and why his willingness to take advantage of every opportunity helped him stand out in a now-crowded field.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-04-1140 min
Decarb ConnectBrett Perlman, CEO, Center for Houston’s FutureHouston is not just the ideological center of the energy sector in the US but also in the region around it houses a large proportion of the US’s petchem and industrial complex. In this conversation, Alex talks with Brett Perlman, CEO of the Center for Houston’s Future about how stakeholders from across the city and greater Houston area are coming together to create the projects that could transform Houston’s economy, and move it from fossil fuels to hubs focused on hydrogen, ccus, electrification and circular economy. Lots to talk about here, from collaborations to lessons learned from o...2022-03-3125 min
Creative LicenseArt But Make It Sports' LJ RaderLJ Rader started the Art But Make It Sports meme account not expecting much, but it's grown to 12.5K followers on Instagram and now almost 10K on Twitter. How does he create these viral posts? What makes them unique? Where does his inspiration come from? Find the answers to those questions and much more in this week's episode.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-03-2832 minCreative LicenseArt But Make It Sports' LJ RaderLJ Rader started the Art But Make It Sports meme account not expecting much, but it's grown to 12.5K followers on Instagram and now almost 10K on Twitter. How does he create these viral posts? What makes them unique? Where does his inspiration come from? Find the answers to those questions and much more in this week's episode.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-03-2832 min
Creative LicenseESPN's Mike CouzensPlay-by-play broadcaster Mike Couzens shares his journey to ESPN, how he prepares for a game and what drives his thirst for storytelling in this enlightening and inspiring conversation.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-03-2136 minCreative LicenseESPN's Mike CouzensPlay-by-play broadcaster Mike Couzens shares his journey to ESPN, how he prepares for a game and what drives his thirst for storytelling in this enlightening and inspiring conversation.-Follow Alex on Instagram2022-03-2136 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: The House / Fantastic Fungi / The Fly / A Clockwork Orange / Shrek: The Musical / AladdinEight is enough for Kenneth Branagh, Netflix is done with Marvel, and The Patman may or may not be a DJ on valium. Plus! Get Out’s alternate endings, Joesph is back from COVID leave, and we’re joined by 2 amazing guests. In news: Netflix, Marvel shows, Disney+, Daredevil, Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Arrow, the CW, DC comics, The Simpsons, Star Trek The Next Generation, Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld, Cop Car, The Oscars, Don’t Look Up, Dune, Ron Perlman, Josh Brolin, Nightmare Alley, Robert Pattinson, Ben Affleck, The Batman, Christian Bale, Kenneth Branagh, Belfast, George Clooney, Alfons...2022-02-141h 10