Shows
The Art of the ConversationTom Von DohlenTom is a comedian, director, actor, and member of VIBE CHECK, an Atlanta-based improv group.
Instagram - @tomvondohlen
@vibecheck022021-07-022h 00
The Art of the ConversationAkhil DevAkhil Dev is an award-winning DP, Director, and Writer from India. He is also and an Alumnus of SCAD Atlanta.
INSTAGRAM - @akhildev93
2021-06-301h 54
The Art of the ConversationKUNLEKunlei is a rapper, graduate student, and founder of Free Dope Creativ .
INSTAGRAM - @lovekunle @freedopecreativ
2021-05-052h 07
The Art of the ConversationMarcus KyleLong time no see.
We're back with my insanely talented friend Marcus Kyle. He's a DP based in Atlanta and a soon-to-be graduate of SCAD Atlanta.
Instagram - @marcusmakesfilms
2021-04-152h 10
The Art of the ConversationCHRISTMAS SPECIALMark Fikru and I talk about memories from past Christmas' as we go into one of the strangest holiday seasons in recent memory. 2020-12-241h 33The Art of the ConversationEvan BurdettEvan is a graduate Film student at Scad-Atlanta, who's currently working on his thesis film 'Grip Gaffer'. Go support the film on Kickstarter!
Instagram - evan_burdett
Grip Gaffer Instagram - gripgafferfilm
Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1240367980/the-adventures-of-grip-gaffer2020-12-112h 22
The Art of the ConversationDavid Nixon Jr.David is a Director & Producer based in Atlanta. He's also a graduate student at Scad-Atlanta, studying Film and Television. He's interested in Commerical directing as well as narrative.
Instagram - @the_nix_effect
www.dnixonjr.com2020-12-112h 21
The Way I See It...Parenting in a PandemicShutdowns, mask mandates, working from home with kids around. As parents, these are a few of the many things associated with attempting to parent during a pandemic. We’ll explore these topics in great detail in our first virtual podcast session.2020-11-1856 minThe Art of the ConversationJake WaterJake Is an East Atlanta based Rapper and Co-Founder of WLD CRD Entertainment.
instagram- jakewater312020-10-162h 27
The Art of the ConversationQue FreemindQue is a Rapper, Producer, and Co-Founder of WLD CRD Entertainment, who's currently based in East Atlanta.
Instagram- @quefreemind2020-10-152h 10
The Art of the ConversationRyan WintRyan is a Security Officer at a hospital in metro Atlanta that specializes in mental health patients.
instagram - @gualmarpapi2020-10-122h 23
The Art of the ConversationJayce HillJayce is a comedian, podcaster, improv actor, film editor, and all-around creative person based in Atlanta. He's also the co-host of Filibusters.
Instagram - @jaycemichaelhill2020-10-071h 32
The Art of the ConversationErik Francisco MedinaErik Francisco Medina Is a Puerto Rican-American writer based in Atlanta. He is also the co-founder of Anacaona Pictures, a production company dedicated to inclusion and highlighting the stories of people of color.
Instagram - @erikfranciscomedina @anacaonapictures2020-10-052h 15
The Art of the ConversationNatasha SequeiraNatasha is a line producer , Producer, Writer and Director based in Atlanta. She is a recent graduate from SCAD-Atlanta , earning a masters degree in FIlm and Television. She is originally from India, she is an avid animal enthusiast and is honestly one of the hardest working people I know.
Instagram - @tasha20142020-10-012h 29
The Art of the ConversationMark Fikru II ft. Steven CelestinMark returns to the podcast with our good friend Steven Celestin and what ensues is one of the funniest and most memorable conversations I've had in awhile.
Instagram - @myfikru american_sweetmicky2020-09-222h 47The Art of the ConversationJonas StewartJonas is a portrait photographer, aspiring film Director, and M.F.A graduate student at SCAD-Atlanta. Originally from Arkansas, he brings his very unique visual style to all his projects.
instagram - jonas_stewart96
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXozywemNl0&feature=youtu.be2020-09-162h 41
The Art of the ConversationMya MortonMya is a D.P. , Director and writer based in Atlanta. She was the director of the SCAD-Atlanta pilot "What Remains of Emily" and was the DP on the critically acclaimed "Auntie".
Instagram - mya.bre
"Auntie" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgXXHCe1taA
"What Remains of Emily" - https://vimeo.com/3943406812020-09-141h 45
The Art of the ConversationMahalia LatortueMahalia Latortue is a Haitian-American Producer, Writer, and Director based in Atlanta. She is also the Co-Founder of Anacaona Pictures a production company dedicated to inclusion and diversity in their storytelling. Check out her podcast "The Struggle is Reel".
Instagram - @mahalialatortue
Podcast - https://www.struggleisreelpodcast.com/2020-09-101h 51
The Art of the ConversationMichael BolgerMichael is an editor, director, and D.P. based in Atlanta . He recently graduated from SCAD - Atlanta with an MFA in Film and Television and his thesis film 'Ugh' will be making it's festival run soon.
Instagram - @bolger_thefilmguy2020-09-072h 01
The Art of the ConversationJoshua CliattJosh is a Producer, Writer, Director and Actor who attends the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta. His work often focuses on issues and subjects within the LGBTQIA+ community.
instagram - @empathicxsoundx2020-09-013h 14
The Art of the ConversationKALEKale is a rapper, poet, and entrepreneur born and raised in Detroit. He currently resides in Atlanta and has recently started his own graphic design company.
instagram - @kalenelson_2020-09-012h 41
The Struggle is REELComedy, Stand Up, and more with Brandon J. Pridgett!Today’s guest is Brandon Joel Pridgett. Brandon is a stand-up comedian, director, and writer. Brandon was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas and from a young age, was always passionate about film and television. His favorite movies include Jurassic Park, John Wick, Goodfellas, The Godfather. As a Trinidadian-American, Brandon is passionate about bringing diversity to the forefront. He even has a podcast called "The Art of the Conversation" where he has intriguing conversations with people of different backgrounds.
TW: Harvey Weinstein is mentioned in today’s episode.
To further add to our conversation, we at the Struggle Is REEL believe...2020-08-2055 min
The Art of the ConversationPhil WilliamsPhil is an Atlanta based Mental Health Therapist who believe in motivating, inspiring ,and educating people through his work. 2020-08-181h 44
The Art of the ConversationAlex RoseAlex is a science teacher in Metro Atlanta and the creator of the "Barbells & Burnout's" youtube channel.
instagram - @chicopalo19942020-08-072h 01
The Art of the ConversationMark FikruMark Fikru is a globe trotting IT professional who's here to share his perspective on the current state of the world.
instagram - @myfikru2020-07-201h 58
The Way I See It...Head of the HouseWe tackle the idea of the head of the house and its effects on the family unit in the eyes of our kids, our spouse, and society. Is head of the house gender specific? Can it be a divided role? Is it an outdated concept? We’ll explore these questions in greater detail.2020-04-0100 min
The Way I See It...The Dad BodWe kick off season 2 with an in-depth look at the phenomenon we call ‘The Dad Bod’. Is it passive aggressive? Is it lazy? Is it a term to make dads feel better? We’ll discuss the positive and negative effects of this new catch phrase.2020-01-0900 min
The Way I See It...Raising Sons Pt. 2 feat. Tijuan LumpkinToday we pick up where we left off on our discussion of raising boys. We dive in deeper to more hot-button topics such as having ‘the talk’, external perceptions, and doing good in this world.2019-12-0600 min
The Way I See It...Raising Sons Pt. 1 feat. Tijuan LumpkinToday we explore the father/son dynamic in all of its complexities. From the challenges to the triumphs, we discuss the goals of creating a ‘mini me’ as we strive to create upstanding young men of color in society.2019-11-2100 min
The Way I See It...Raising Daughters feat. Khary NelsonThe father-daughter bond is a powerful connection. Today, we discuss the unique dynamic of raising daughters. From protecting your little princess to hair rituals, we dive into the may joys and fears of having a Daddy’s girl.2019-11-0700 min
The Way I See It...The Power of Fatherhood in Academia feat. Duane MooreStatistics show a 40% graduation rate for students of color when there’s also a teacher of color in the school. Today we host high school teacher Duane Moore to dive into the topic of the importance of a father’s presence in the school system, both as an engaged father of a student, as well as an educator.2019-10-2400 min
The Way I See It...Self-Care and the Superhero SyndromeAs men and fathers, do we do enough to take care of ourselves? Do we take on the role of Superman in every aspect of our lives? Are we allowing ourselves to be vulnerable enough to ask for help? Today we get to a new level of transparency that fathers may not allow ourselves to get to.2019-10-1000 min
The Way I See It...The Balance of Things vs ExperiencesThis week we take on the idea of ‘how much stuff is too much?’ With access to so many ‘things’, are our kids missing out on some of the great experiences of childhood that we had growing up? Catching fireflies, hiking, trips to Disney are all memorable experiences. Will a pile of things be remembered years from now, or will they just be forgotten stuff?2019-09-2600 min
The Way I See It...The Generation Gap: Fatherhood Then vs NowIn today’s episode, we welcome Pops Pridgett to the studio to discuss the generation gap and how fatherhood in the 70s and 80s differs from fatherhood today.2019-09-0400 min
The Way I See It...Fatherhood and Bi-Racial Children Pt. 2Picking up where we left off, we explore the ups and downs of being a bi-racial child and how to help navigate our children through societal expectations of ‘choice’.2019-09-0400 min
The Way I See It...Fatherhood and Bi-Racial Children Pt. 1Today we explore the dynamic of the bi-racial household, as well as the triumphs and pitfalls of raising a child with multiple ethnicities. Is there a need to explain negative stigmas to our wives about being a father of color? Does your child have to choose a side? Is culture something that’s pushed or organic? Find out how we see it in this episode.2019-09-0400 min
The Way I See It...The Involved Father: Myth or the Norm?At a time when dads get a bad rap about their levels of involvement with their kids, we dive deeper into the discussion of just how involved most dads are. Are dads not involved enough? Too much? Find out in this great episode.2019-09-0400 min
The Way I See It...Expectations vs Reality of FatherhoodIn this inaugural episode, Pridge and JD take on the topic of Expectations vs Reality. As first time fathers, going in, things are assumed about what it will be like. We discuss the stark reality of what it's truly like.2019-09-0400 min