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The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Write What You Love: A Career in Animation & Comics | Adam BeechenAdam Beechen is an Emmy-nominated writer and producer with over 200 produced episodes across live-action and animation, including MacGyver, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Teen Titans, The Batman, and The Stinky And Dirty Show. A New York Times best-selling author (Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond), he has written comics for DC, Lion Forge, and Darby Pop, including the acclaimed graphic novel Hench, praised by Variety for its "black and comic strangeness." Beyond television, Adam's storytelling spans film, video games, and development for studios like DreamWorks, Starz, and NBC. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ From Journalism to Animation – finding your real...
2025-10-271h 05
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)From Landscape Architect to Global Storyteller | Ambika MathurAmbika Mathur aka "Amby" is an experienced model, actress, and host who began her career in Los Angeles, CA. Ambika is represented by top agencies in America and Italy. She has walked in prestigious runway shows in NYFW, PFW, LAFW, and appeared as a principal role in international campaigns, including a commercial with Visit Italy that aired in New York Times Square. Ambika currently splits her time between the US and Italy, where she moved for love. Ambika's story has captured the interest of global networks such as CNN, ABC, and Rai. She is currently developing a tv series...
2025-10-201h 10
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)"The Rule I Break" - Vol. 3 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: "What's a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?" In this bonus episode, we revisit the answers from the previous 10 guests. The designer who brought mindfulness into the workplace... The screenwriter who follows feeling over formula... The actor who refuses to give in to industry despair... The entrepreneur who doesn't chase sales... Each voice is different, but the message is the same. There's no single path. No perfect process. No permission required. ⚠️ Warning: This episode may increase your risk tolerance. 00:00 – Intro 00:58 – John S. Couch – Episode 21...
2025-10-1424 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Art Is Life-Saving: Acting, Rejection & Resilience | Kate AmundsenKate Amundsen is an accomplished American actress. Born and partly raised in Los Angeles, she spent much of her youth in Utah and New Mexico, where she discovered her passion for acting through hero Judy Garland. She has a long list of network credits that include acclaimed TV series such as 9-1-1: LONE STAR and SHAMELESS. Her film work includes the lead role in MOTHER NATURE & THE DOOMSDAY PREPPER (2025) as well as the lead in 408 OP. 1 from director Niki Byrne and the producers of Nickel Boys. She also received critical acclaim for her portrayal as the titular role in ...
2025-10-061h 05
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Worldbuilding for Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering & More | Ari LevitchAri Levitch is a world builder and storyteller for games. He is also half of Mysterious Alchemy, the company that he and his writing partner, Adam Lee, created after working on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering for almost a decade. Most recently, he served as Narrative Director on the Disney Lorcana trading card game. When he's not working, he's likely watching the Dodgers or conversing with his cat, Pippin. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ How history and castles shaped his love for storytelling ✅ Writing names & flavor text for Magic: The Gathering cards ✅ T...
2025-09-291h 05
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Pitch Docs Presents: Nick Filippi - Storyboards, Directing & DevelopmentThis bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Nick Filippi is an Emmy Award-winning story artist, director, and producer with a passion for storytelling. He is best known for directing and producing The Penguins of Madagascar and All Hail King Julien, as well as serving as co-developer, executive producer, and supervising director on Disney's Big Hero 6: The Series. Nick began his career as a story...
2025-09-2532 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Five-Year Rule: Technology, Change, and Looking Ahead | Chester StocktonChester "Chet" Stockton is an experienced technology professional and author with over three decades of experience in the enterprise software space, having held management, senior solutions engineering, and architectural roles at industry-leading companies such as VMware, Symantec, and Veritas. Chet has spent years providing technical consultation to C-suite individuals as well as mentoring young engineers. Parallel to his impactful tech career, he has dedicated himself to a lifelong passion for athletics, serving as a fitness and track coach committed to mentoring young athletes and fostering community well-being. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ How the IT field e...
2025-09-221h 09
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Never Hesitate: Acting the Long Game in Hollywood | Andrew KeyAndrew is a husband of 15 years, a father to three boys, and has been in entertainment for 15 years. With numerous credits on network television as well as lead and supporting roles in films, he describes every day on set as the best day ever. Aside from his work as an actor, he really enjoys getting to help build a culture with the cast and crew throughout the duration of any and every shoot. Onward and upward. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Chasing the dream from Dallas → Miami → Chicago → LA ✅ How fitness kept the lights on while...
2025-09-151h 08
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)$100K a Week: Inside the Creator Economy | Jane ZhaoJane Zhao is a media and marketing strategist with 10+ years of experience driving growth in live streaming and influencer marketing. She has led content strategy, partnerships, and campaign optimization at leading global tech and media platforms, specializing in creator engagement, branded content, and audience monetization. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ The grind behind live streaming (8 hours a day, 7 days a week) ✅ How creators build communities off-platform for stability and growth ✅ Cultural differences in consumer behavior between China and the U.S. ✅ Witnessing the decline of traditional ad agencies ✅ And why ve...
2025-09-081h 07
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Pitch Docs Presents: Freddy Tutiven - Why Play Patterns MatterThis bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Freddy Tutiven is the Creative Director and co-owner of Fun Ideas LLC a content creator, product design and development studio. Before starting his studio, Freddy was the Vice President/Creative Director of Toys and 3D at Paramount Consumer Product overseeing toys creatively across ViacomCBS Media Networks, working on brands like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blue's...
2025-09-0427 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Land On Both Feet: Grind Through Life With a Skateboarder's Mindset | Brett SoremBrett Sorem is the author of Land On Both Feet: Grind Through Life with a Skateboarder's Mindset. His journey has taken him from carving the streets of San Diego to skitching cabs in New York City, making nearly every major metropolitan area his home at one point or another. Through it all, one thing remained constant: his skateboard was always by his side. By the age of 20, he was sponsored by big names like Billabong, Oakley, and Savier Shoes, but he faced a life-defining choice - continue his education or pursue his skateboarding dream full-time. 🎙️In this episo...
2025-09-011h 07
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Pitch Docs Presents: Mary Bredin - The Power of ConnectionThis bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Mary is a creative, quirky, master of story spells. She is Emmy nominated for Best "Pre-school Show" for "Justin Time", developed and executive produced Netflix's "True and the Rainbow Kingdom", co-creator of Disney Jr's "Pikiwik Pack", developed girl led action series "Jade Amor", and Youtube Original "Behind the Beats". One of the EPs on the Oscar nominated...
2025-08-2824 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Adventures in Screenwriting | Guy ToubesGuy Toubes is an Emmy-nominated writer, executive producer, and showrunner who burst onto the children's television scene with Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book, a series he co-created and produced for Fox Kids Network. Guy is also the Executive Producer and showrunner of the Emmy and Annie nominated series The Stinky & Dirty Show on Amazon Prime, the smash hit series CoComelon Lane on Netflix, and the upcoming epic action-adventure Messi & The Giants on Disney+. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Pitching Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book with a live bear ✅ The pr...
2025-08-251h 10
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Stop Waiting, Start Creating | Emily BrundigeEmily Brundige is the creator of GOLDIE on Apple TV+, based on her award-winning short film of the same name, and the mind behind the cult-favorite YouTube series Pubertina. She served as Head Writer on the Emmy- and Annie-winning Hilda (Netflix) and Big Nate (Nickelodeon/Paramount+), and has over a decade of experience crafting original, heartfelt, and slightly oddball stories for kids and families. She recently self-published A Guide to Developing Animated Shows, a practical and personal resource for aspiring creators. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ How a scrappy YouTube series launched her career ✅ Cre...
2025-08-181h 13
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Pitch Docs Presents: Dimitris Dodoras - The Art of Scoring for the ScreenThis bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Dimitris Dodoras, born in Cologne, Germany, is an award-winning composer whose musical journey began with piano lessons and early exposure to opera, theater, and film. He earned his Bachelor in Music Composition from the Prince Claus Conservatory and University of the Arts, performing internationally with the Creative Ensemble. His work spans films, commercials, and orchestration for viral...
2025-08-1422 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)A Life in Sitcoms | Andy GuerdatAndy Guerdat is a TV writer/producer whose credits range from "Mork & Mindy" to "Sister, Sister" to "Herman's Head," which he created. In addition to half-hour comedies, he has written hour-long dramas and TV movies, as well as animated series, including "George of The Jungle," "Higglytown Heroes," "Sheriff Callie's Wild West," "Fancy Nancy," "Paw Patrol" and "Robogobo." He has been Emmy-nominated three times for Outstanding Writing for animation. His play "Red Remembers" was produced at the Berkshire Theater Festival. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Robin Williams in the studio: what was scripted vs. improvised ✅ Wha...
2025-08-111h 13
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Pitch Docs Presents: Scott Gray - Writing for Nickelodeon, Disney, and NetflixThis bonus episode of The Story Series is brought to you in collaboration with The Pitch Docs, an online platform founded by "Shimmer and Shine" Creator Farnaz Esnaashari that pairs first time show creators with seasoned veterans: https://thepitchdocs.com Scott Gray is an Emmy and Writers Guild Award-winning writer with over two decades of experience in animation. He's written for Rugrats, Pupstruction, LazyTown, Rusty Rivets, Mecha Builders, and more, with credits across Nickelodeon, Disney, Netflix, and Sesame Workshop. He's served as a head writer, staff writer, and story editor, and has also contributed to comic books...
2025-08-0726 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Creative Rebellion | John S. CouchJohn S. Couch is a visionary writer, designer, and technologist dedicated to unlocking creative potential. He leads Galvanize Studios, which has partnered with Amazon Prime Video and Verses.ai on future-focused design and strategy. Formerly Chief Experience Officer at Blockchain Creative Labs (Fox) and VP of Product Design at Hulu, John has shaped groundbreaking user experiences - from Hulu's major redesigns to web3 innovation in content creation. His book, The Art of Creative Rebellion, reflects his belief that curiosity and courage are essential to progress. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ The tension between rules and rebellio...
2025-08-041h 12
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)"The Rule I Break" - Vol. 2 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: "What's a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?" In this bonus episode, we revisit the answers from the last 10 guests - a mix of showrunners, startup founders, fitness experts, and creative disruptors - each offering their own raw, unfiltered take on the rules they've chosen to break. From ignoring screenwriting "don'ts" to saying no to gigs that don't align with your life to tossing out the 10,000-hour myth - this is a masterclass in risk-taking, reinvention, and rewriting the rules. ⚠️ Warning: This episode may increase your r...
2025-07-2820 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Make It Personal | David LevyDavid Levy is the Head of Studio at Pinkfong USA, where he oversees original IP and creative direction on co-productions for the company behind Baby Shark. With over 20 years in animation, Levy has held roles at Disney, Viacom, and Warner Bros. As Director of Animation at Disney+, he led teams creating content for Pixar, Lucasfilm, and more. He is also the author of Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive, and has taught at Parsons, SVA, and NYU. A former president of ASIFA-East, Levy brings deep creative and leadership experience to every stage of production. 🎙️In th...
2025-07-211h 14
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Take the Meeting | Jeff AghassiJeff Aghassi is a 30-year film and television industry veteran, literary manager, and producer. He began as a location manager on Tank Girl and The Crucible before moving into agenting under renowned agent Lynn Pleshette. Jeff contributed to sales of major works including Cold Mountain, Memoirs of a Geisha, and Brokeback Mountain. Since 2007, he has managed a diverse roster of writers, directors, and creators across film, TV, and publishing. His clients' work spans preschool animation to award-winning features, including The King's Speech. As a producer, Jeff's credits include the documentary series Sports On Fire and numerous projects in development.
2025-07-141h 10
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Authentic Host | Tanya MemmeTanya Memme is an Emmy-nominated TV host, award-winning producer, and internationally recognized speaker, best known as the host of A&E's hit series Sell This House. Over her 20-year career, Tanya has anchored and produced acclaimed programs for networks including A&E, TLC, Hallmark, and CBS, conducted hundreds of celebrity interviews on the world's biggest red carpets, and appeared in more than 50 national commercials. She is the founder of Mastering the Spotlight Academy, where she empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to command the camera with authenticity and confidence. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Going from pageants to primetime ✅...
2025-07-071h 13
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Write Like a Pro | Daniel CalvisiDaniel Calvisi is a Script Doctor, Writing Coach and the author of Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay and Story Maps: TV DRAMA: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilot. He was the Script Consultant on the upcoming feature "Devoted" starring Mena Suvari and Skeet Ulrich. Daniel is a former Story Analyst for major studios like Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax Films and New Line Cinema, and as a versatile screenwriter, his three most recent writing assignments were on a feature thriller, a one-hour drama pilot and the award-winning horror short "The Lost Camp." Many of his coaching clients hav...
2025-06-301h 10
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)From Intern to Icon | Farnaz EsnaashariFarnaz Esnaashari rose from Nickelodeon intern to creator and executive producer during her 17-year run at the studio. While running post on Dora the Explorer she developed and sold several shows, ultimately creating Shimmer & Shine, a preschool juggernaut that built a multi-billion-dollar global franchise. Farnaz has steered projects for Disney, Nickelodeon, Spin Master, Mattel and more, and served as SVP, Creative at BRON Digital, leading Unreal Engine series and companion games. Also a Simon & Schuster children's author, she brings a holistic, business-savvy lens to storytelling for all ages. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ Growing up neurodivergent and discover...
2025-06-231h 38
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Love, Camera, Action | Noël StarkNoël Stark is the author of Love, Camera, Action, a smart, steamy debut novel that pulls back the curtain on life behind the scenes of a TV set. A true industry veteran, Noël has worked in nearly every role in film and television—both in front of and behind the camera. Although she's Canadian, she lives in L.A. with her young son, desperately missing winter. She likes chocolate milk in her coffee and gets most of her real world intel from her three step kids. 🎙️In this episode, we explore: ✅ The leap from acting...
2025-06-161h 19
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)A Composer's Puzzle | Mike ReaganMike Reagan is an award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer for film, TV, and games, known for his work on God of War, Wow Wow Wubbzy, Chico Bon Bon, and Rock, Paper, Scissors (Nickelodeon). A Berklee alum and former sound designer on Face/Off, Mike blends orchestral, electronic, and world music with hands-on multi-instrumentalism. His credits include scoring for Disney, Marvel, Sony, and composing Grammy-winning songs like "Take the First Step" (Elmo in Grouchland). Mike records globally with top orchestras at legendary studios like Abbey Road, Capitol Records, and Skywalker Sound, creating immersive scores across genres and platforms. 📌 Learn mor...
2025-06-091h 21
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Founder's Fight | Mengting HouMengting Hou is an entrepreneur and the founder of Mimir, an AI-enhaned language learning platform that transforms language learning by focusing on real-life content and conversation. With a background in law, commerce, finance, and strategy, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to solving challenges in education. Mengting has led business development across industries, forged global partnerships, and managed complex investments. Her mission is to bridge the gap between innovative technology and practical classroom needs, empowering both learners and educators through meaningful, experience-based learning. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How her childhood shaped her relentless work ethic...
2025-06-021h 09
Becoming a Wise AgentScaling With Strategy: Real Tactics for Real Estate GrowthIn this exclusive Wise Agent webinar, CEO Brandon Wise sits down with real estate broker Nicci Violette of the Violette-Grant Real Estate Group to explore the strategies that helped her build a successful business early in her career.Nicci shares how she grew her brand through a consistent open house strategy, developed custom client resources, and is now focused on refining her systems to scale even further. Whether you're a new agent or looking to take your business to the next level, you'll gain actionable insights into:Hosting high-impact open housesUsing lead magnets like buyer and expired listing...
2025-05-3159 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Making of a Showrunner | Rick SuvalleRick Suvalle is a writer, producer and showrunner known for creating and producing DreamWorks' "Dew Drop Diaries" and Mattel's "Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!" and for his work as Head Writer/Story Editor on Amazon's Emmy-nominated animated series "The Stinky & Dirty Show". Other recent credits include five television movie premieres including the Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Campfire Kiss" and the Syfy Original Movies "The Hollow" and "Roadkill". Rick's work spans animation and live action, with a career that includes writing for top studios and networks across kids and family entertainment. Learn more about Rick: https://ricksuvalle.com/
2025-05-261h 19
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Muscle & Mindset | Marlyn BenitezMarlyn Benitez is a women's fitness and nutrition coach helping busy moms reset their mindset, fuel their bodies, and train with purpose—without restrictive dieting. Based in Santa Clarita, California, Marlyn draws from her experience as a mom of three to support women in building sustainable health habits that fit real life. Raised in a hardworking Latino household, her passion for wellness grew after becoming a mother, inspiring her to create programs that blend strength, flexibility, and mindset. While running her online coaching business, she's also developing digital tools to make fitness more accessible for moms. With a heart fo...
2025-05-191h 12
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)"The Rule I Break" - Vol. 1 - 10 Guests, 10 Answers10 guests. 10 answers. 1 powerful question: "What's a rule in your industry you don't follow or believe in?" In this bonus episode, I've gathered answers to the question I ask every guest. The responses are surprising, deeply human and reminders that rule breaking isn't always reckless… sometimes it's requisite to carving out a path that's uniquely yours. Whether you're new to the podcast or have been following since the beginning, this compilation offers a glimpse into the mindset of artists, outsiders, and originals who do things differently. Here are the rules the first ten guests dared to br...
2025-05-1219 min
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Two Lives of a Storyteller | Jeffrey FleishmanJeffrey Fleishman is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, novelist, and former senior writer for the Los Angeles Times. He previously served as the paper's foreign and national editor, and was bureau chief in Cairo and Berlin. A longtime foreign correspondent, Fleishman also reported from Rome for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the author of five novels, including My Detective and Good Night, Forever, blending his journalistic eye with a deep love for noir and literary fiction. Learn more about Jeffrey: https://tinyurl.com/3ut67se9
2025-05-051h 29
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Culture Misfit | Marisa BalkusMarisa Balkus is a seasoned producer and executive specializing in anime, adult animation, and IP adaptations. She began her career at New Regency Productions, contributing to acclaimed films like The Revenant and Ad Astra. In 2017, she joined Crunchyroll to oversee original series and co-productions across Japan and the U.S. Most recently, she served on Netflix's Adult Animation team, focusing on gaming adaptations such as Arcane, Devil May Cry, and Tomb Raider. Marisa now runs Culture Misfit, a consulting and producing firm focused on anime, adult animation, and bringing bold IP-driven stories to life. Learn more about...
2025-04-281h 21
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)The Gift of Intentionality | Viri MaldonadoViri Maldonado is a multi-hyphenate creative, luxury gifting expert, and former TV producer based in Los Angeles. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Viri built a career behind the scenes in television, but after years in entertainment, made a creative pivot into luxury retail, where she found her niche in high-end gifting. Today, Viri runs a blog devoted to intentional, beautifully curated gift-giving and is the founder of an upcoming line of luxury gift bags and birthday cards designed to be as meaningful as the gifts themselves. With each chapter of her journey, Viri proves that creativity isn't linear—an...
2025-04-211h 24
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)A Screenwriter's Journey | Ron MitaRon Mita is a veteran screenwriter whose films have earned over $530 million worldwide. His credits include the animated feature Robots (20th Century Fox), S.W.A.T. starring Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell (Columbia Pictures), Sniper II (Tri-Star), and 24 Hours to Live starring Ethan Hawke. Since selling his first screenplay to Columbia Pictures in 1993, Ron has worked with top studios including Universal, Sony, HBO, TNT, Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, and CBS. He holds a Master's in screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University and currently teaches writing and filmmaking at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. Learn More Abo...
2025-04-141h 29
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Leading With Humanity | Paul FalconePaul Falcone is a bestselling author and workplace leadership expert with decades of HR executive experience at top organizations like Nickelodeon, Paramount, and NBCUniversal. As the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, he helps companies of all sizes strengthen leadership through keynote speaking, executive coaching, and custom training programs. A longtime SHRM columnist and HarperCollins author, Paul specializes in performance management, leadership communication, and ethics—bringing practical, engaging strategies that empower teams across the employee lifecycle. Learn more about Paul: https://www.paulfalconehr.com/
2025-04-071h 29
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)14 Million Views Later | Agnes LeeAgnes Lee is a self-published children's book author from Riverside County, California who turned a dream into a viral reality. While preparing for law school admissions, she took a bold detour in August 2024 to pursue storytelling—something that had always been close to her heart. That leap paid off when a single TikTok video went viral, racking up over 14 million views and propelling her debut book to an instant sellout. Since then, Agnes has captured the attention of readers and media alike, with features in The New York Post, Newsweek, and outlets around the world. Learn more ab...
2025-03-311h 10
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)A Filmmaker Plays Himself | Mike OttMike Ott studied at the California Institute of the Arts where he received his MFA in Film/Video. Mike's films (Littlerock, Kid Icarus, Pearlblossom Hwy) have won numerous awards, including an Audience Award at AFI Fest, Gotham Award and an Independent Spirit Award. His new film McVeigh is available in theaters and on demand. He lives part time between Los Angeles and Berlin with his wife Isolda. Learn more about Mike: https://www.newavesx.com
2025-03-241h 27
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Engineering Is Universal | Caroline TrujilloCaroline Trujillo is a senior electronics technician driven by a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Based in Los Angeles, she has gained hands-on experience in Aerospace, Military/Defense, and Medical industries, working with organizations like Tesla and NASA's JPL. Raised between Southern California and Arizona, her curiosity and determination led her to pursue engineering, and she is currently balancing her career with mechanical engineering studies at California State University of Northridge. With aspirations to break into aviation, Caroline is dedicated to pushing boundaries in a male-dominated field and inspiring others to make the world a better place. ...
2025-03-171h 18
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Comedy With Meaning | Joey CliftJoey Clift is a Los Angeles-based comedian, TV writer, director, Emmy-nominated producer, and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Joey attended college to become a local TV weather person because as a kid he didn't see any Native American comedians on television, and that made him believe he wasn't allowed to work in comedy. Since then he has learned that this is not true – and his comedy style reflects that. Joey's work has been featured in The Washington Post, CNN, Pitchfork, NPR, Dead Meat, and Comedy Central. Learn more about Joey: www.JoeyClift.com ...
2025-03-101h 38
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Don't Ask For Permission | Ryan PyleBorn in Toronto, Canada, Ryan Pyle spent his early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, Ryan realized a life long dream and traveled to China on an exploratory mission. In 2002 Ryan moved to China permanently and in 2004 Ryan became a regular contributor to the New York Times. In 2009 Ryan was listed by PDN Magazine as one of the 30 emerging photographers in the world. In 2010 Ryan began working full time on television and documentary film production and has produced and presented several large multi-episode television series for major broadcasters...
2025-03-031h 36
The Story Series Podcast with Brandon Violette (Creativity, Careers, Personal Growth)Welcome to The Story Series PodcastJoin screenwriter and storyteller Brandon Violette as he sits down with artists, outsiders, and originals to share the unfiltered stories behind how they work, create, and live. Subscribe to get your fix of big ideas, hard-won lessons, and the rules worth breaking. 👉⚠️ Warning: Listening may increase your risk tolerance. 🎥 Prefer to watch this podcast? Catch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bviolette?feature=shared 🔔 Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Story Series Podcast, leave a review, and share this show with someone who needs to hear it.
2025-02-2400 min
Drinking With...Ep. 39: Drinking With...AdaptationPour up a Flower Show and join Steven McCash as he dishes on one of Nicolas Cage's Oscar-nominated performances with Brandon Vick and Stoney Keeley. Today, we're drinking with...Adaptation. For the Flower Show, you'll need: -1 egg white-2oz gin-1/2oz crème de violette-1/2oz Cointreau-1oz fresh lemon juiceTo make it: -Fill a shaker with ice-Add ingredients-Shake until frothy-Strain into a cocktail glass
2023-08-071h 10
Poker Fraud Alert RadioPoker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/04/2023 - Spaces of DespairTopic begins at (0:12:03) mark: Big cash game on PokerGO gets bad reaction for obnoxious table talk and cackling.... (0:34:57): 70-year-old bearded dude wins WPT Ladies Event, makes national news.... (0:59:10): Charlie Carrel goes at it with Doug Polk on Twitter Spaces regarding Doug calling him a pedo.... (2:13:15): Cyndy Violette's daughter is missing.... (2:17:54): Update in Doug Polk / JNandez lawsuit story.... (2:42:37): Nik Airball pays Matt Berkey $10,000 NOT to play him heads up.... (2:47:21): Hustler Casino Live to host $1,000,000 buyin game.... (2:57:40): Former NFL player Henry Ruggs gets sweetheart deal in plea bargain after his drunk driving killed someone.... (3:07:48): Barstool Sports personality Ben Mintz fired over accidental...
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Bitch Talk PodcastSundance 2021 - The Adventure EpisodeSend us a textWe're here at Sundance 2021 (virtually) joined by our honorary Bitch and Sundance partner-in-crime John Wildman of FilmsGoneWild.com.Happy hump day, ya'll! In this Episode, we are with the crew from First Date, One For the Road, and Pleasure, three films that will take you for a ride in more ways than one! In First Date, we're joined by director Manuel Crosby, producer/talent Brandon Kraus, and stars Tyson Brown, and Shelby Duclos. We get into filming shootouts and violent scenes on an independent budget, and the importance of havi...
2021-02-101h 02
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense[German] - Titan (Eismond 2) by Brandon Q. MorrisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/816209to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Titan (Eismond 2)
Series: #2 of Eismond
Author: Brandon Q. Morris
Narrator: Mark Bremer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 5 minutes
Release date: June 1, 2018
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
2005 setzt die von der Erde gesandte Sonde Huygens auf dem Saturnmond Titan auf. 40 Jahre später empfängt ein Radioteleskop Signale vom Titan, die nur von dem längst vergessenen Lander kommen können. Zur selben Zeit kehrt eine internationale Expedition gerade vom Nachbarmond Enceladus zurück. Die Crew landet auf Titan und stößt dort auf ein gefährliches Geheimnis, das ihre Rück...
2018-06-018h 05
RARAS MUSICASRaras Músicas 01 - 30 mar y 02 abr 2016Raras Músicas
Emisión 01
Playlist:
01. Pierre Schaeffer: Cinq Études de Bruits - Étude Violette (1948) 3:18
(Schaeffer: manipulación de grabación magnetofónica; Pierre Boulez: piano)
02. György Ligeti: Continuum - adapted for 2 Player Pianos (1970/ 1995) 3:30
(Adaptación y operación: Jürgen Hocker)
03. Robert Fripp: 1986 (1979) 5:12
(Fripp: Frippertronics -guitarra eléctrica, pedales, dos grabadores de bobina abierta)
04. John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine (1986) 4:15
(San Francisco Symphony dirigida por Edo de Waart)
05. Christian Marclay: Untitled (1987) 3:28
(Marclay: cuatro giradiscos, cincuenta discos)
06. Lawrence D. 'Butch' Morris: Conduction 38, E (1993) 5:50
(Morris: conducción; Myra Melford: piano; Zeena Parkins: arpa; Bryan Carrott: vibráfono;
Brandon Ross: guitarra...
2016-04-0958 minPoker Fraud Alert RadioDruff & Drexel Show - 10/2/2012 - Latrina JacksonWe introduce new recurring guest Dave Lerman, a former Hollywood insider who tells an especially seedy story about a sexual encounter with LaToya Jackson. Jasep of vegaspokerradio.com is our special guest third host for this episode. We talk about Cyndy Violette's odd plea for as little as $20 to help open her new Las Vegas vegan restaurant. We discuss Brandon Cantu's complaint that he was "robbed" of a bracelet at the WSOP Europe. We touch on Gus Hansen's appointment as the new "Face of Full Tilt" for its November relaunch. We try to determine what is really wrong with Matt...
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« Maître Journaux, sur un arbre perché, Tenait en son bec un sondage. Maître Bobard par l'odeu...
2012-03-1700 min