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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 221 Amanda GallaceThis episode is with my friend Amanda Gallace! She is an actor, a nurse, an artist, and an all around wonderful person. We talk about her time as a nurse, backpacking across Europe and Ireland, camping in the Serengeti National Park, working in the Covid ICU at the start of the pandemic, volunteering to lend medical help in Ukraine, how nursing has helped her acting and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 220 Tatum BatesThis episode is with my very good friend, phenomenal makeup artist and one of the best actors I have ever worked with, Tatum Bates. We talk about her recent experience at the Southeastern Theatre Conference, her first film audition, how she got into makeup, how we met, working together on our different projects and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 219 Phi-Long NguyenThis episode is with martial artist and stunt performer, Phi-Long Nguyen! We talk about him coming to the states as a refugee, a crazy black market tattoo story, different martial arts he’s done, working at theme parks, how he got into stunts, skills every stunt performer should have and so much more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 218 Sara SecoraThis episode is with the wonderful Sara Secora! We talk about the importance of a work-life balance, dealing with her disabilities since childhood, writing The Amethysta trilogy, her time as a YouTuber, playing Avi the Space Cat in Boonie Bears, being nominated for a SOVAS award, writing The Anywhere Voice Actor and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 217 Jeremy HallThis episode is with my acting coach, Jeremy Hall! We talk about him growing up playing guitar, starting in the games industry as a game tester, moving to NY for a year, how he got into casting, what it’s like directing as a freelancer, his love of teaching actors and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 216 David Anthony BuglioneThis episode is with actor, stunt performer, world-champion martial artist and my friend, David Anthony Buglione! We talk about his grandfather putting him in martial arts at 7 years old, going pro at 18, becoming a world champion, how he got into stunts, the key to crashing a car into a tree safely, Playing Agent Johnson in Daredevil, getting lit on fire in Gotham, his journey with Gaslight Cafe and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 215 Julia Bianco SchoefflingThis episode is with the DELIGHTFUL Julia Bianco Schoeffling! We talk about her recent trip to Costa Rica, her growing up in New York City, moving to LA for college, starting out at Treyarch, learning on the job, how she got into casting, venturing out with her own company The Halp Network, not being afraid of failure, the process of writing her book and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 214 Randall Duk Kim 3This episode is the 3RD APPEARANCE of the LEGENDARY Randall Duk Kim! We talk about what’s happened since his last appearance, reflecting on his past, dealing with AI, why art is so important, his feelings on his latest production of Tartuffe, things he’s proud of from his life and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 213 Hawk WaltsThis episode is with the fantastic Hawk Walts! We talk about him watching the solar eclipse with his family in Texas, moving around as a kid, working for a news station, doing stunt shows at Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studio AND Disneyland ALL AT THE SAME TIME, Moving to Georgia from LA, booking The Hulk on Marvel’s Avengers without knowing what the job was, throwing around Tom Hiddleston in Loki and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 212 Tracy FlemingThis episode is with Sifu Tracy Fleming! We talk about him training in martial arts from the time he was 6, being inspired by Bruce Lee, Learning different styles of Kung Fu, competing and winning gold in China, how he got into fight choreography, the spiritual side of martial arts and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 211 JD RaubThis episode is with the FIRST friend I ever made IN MY LIFE, JD Raub! We talk about how we met, how he became a Manchester United fan, what it’s like working in a marina, starting his own woodworking business, the process behind the different things he makes and SO MUCH MORE!
Go to cedarbaywoodworks.com and let him know I sent you for a 10% discount!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 210 Sara CravensThis episode is with the wonderful and hilarious Sara Cravens! We talk about her growing up playing basketball, her musical comedy duo Sara and Andrew, working on The Young and the Restless, booking her first game, singing in a Slaughter cover band, her love of Lionel Ritchie and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 209 Myrna VelascoThis episode is with the delightful Myrna Velasco!
We talk about her recent trip to India, her deep love of Yoga, how she got into acting, working on Elena of Avalor, Star Wars Resistance, DC Super Hero Girls, the importance of cultural representation and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 208 Peter NgaouThis episode is with the super-talented artist behind Pugnacious Pins, Peter Ngaou! We talk about how he got into art, balancing art and commerce, what goes into making his enamel pins, working with Pug Nation Rescue of LA and Pug Rescue of Korea, how he recently started fostering, coming into your own as an artist and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 207 Max RandolphHappy 8 years of The Interesting Podcast! Today's guest is the WONDERFUL Max Randolph. We talk about him growing up on a cattle ranch, how he got started working with metal, the importance of passion, the piece he’s more proud of, creating his character Biri for The Unpredicted Party and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 206 Darragh OFarrellToday's guest is the incredible Darragh O’Farrell! We talk about him originally being from Ireland, moving to LA, starting as a runner at an animation company, his first time directing, bluffing his way into a job at Lucasarts, working on Knights of the Old Republic, advice for upcoming directors and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 205 Kevin YostThis episode is with my friend Kevin Yost! We talk about working through the pandemic, originally wanting to be a herpetologist, how he got into editing, working at a trailer house, how technology has changed over the years, getting his job at Lucasfilm and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 204 Seth Allyn AustinThis episode is with the AWESOME Seth Allyn Austin! We talk about him living in Hawaii as a kid, getting into martial arts at 9 years old, juggling being an actor and a stunt performer, training with Arthur Mendoza, creating his own stuff with his wife and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 203 America YoungThis episode is with the incredible America Young! We talk about her moving around a bunch as a kid, starting out in stunts, directing her first feature, taking on the role of Barbie, playing Batgirl in Gotham Knights and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 202 Judy Alice LeeThis episode is with the RADIANT gem-of-a-human-being, Judy Alice Lee! We talk about her growing up in LA, moving to Colorado, starting out at a music recording studio, how she got into VO, almost drowning while filming a music video and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 201 Sandra SaadThis episode is with the DELIGHTFUL Sandra Saad! We talk about her celebrating New Years in Italy, spending her summers in Egypt growing up, getting to play at the Greek Theatre with her band, the differences between performing music and acting, her love of Brendan Fraser and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 200 Loretta BellThis episode's guest is Loretta Bell… my mom! We talk about her being the youngest of 9, always wanting to have kids, surviving a house fire, meeting my dad, living on a farm, moving to Florida, not letting your past define you and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 199 Todd StashwickThis episode is with the fantastic Todd Stashwick! We talk about him growing up in Chicago, the Stashwick gaming table, auditioning for SNL, reigniting his love of D&D, playing a Starfleet captain on Picard and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 198 Tom Wilton 4This episode is the FOURTH appearance of Tom Wilton! We talk about working after quarantine, the novels he’s been writing, getting the role of Sarris in Willow, sword fighting Christian Slater, the importance of never giving up and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 197 Andrew DuhonThis episode is with the delightful and talented Andrew Duhon! We talk about Mardi Gras King Cakes, growing up playing baseball, learning to play guitar right handed, his writing process, becoming a trio, the upcoming Tourin' Tour and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 196 Chip BeamanThis episode is with the DELIGHTFUL Chip Beaman! We talk about his time as a nightclub promoter, getting into game testing, building a VO department from the ground up, the process of creating The Halp Network and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 195 Ryan M. James and Kathryn FarrenThis episode is a rare Two-For-One special with Ryan M. James and Kathryn Farren! We talk about how they met, Kathryn’s band, how Ryan learned to edit videos, the different plays and musicals Kathryn has written, Ryan’s machinima series A Clone Apart, their new movie ALL OF IT (which they’ve been working on for 15 years) and so much more!
Contribute to making their new movie a reality, by donating to their Indiegogo here:
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 194 Derek BascoThis episode is with the FABULOUS Derek Basco! We talk about his mom putting him into various activities growing up, starting out breakdancing, working as a DJ, injecting his culture into his work, the process of making The Fabulous Filipino Brothers, being a saloon owner in Obi-wan Kenobi and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 193 Eliah MountjoyThis episode is with one of my new favorite people, Eliah Mountjoy! We talk about him moving a lot as a kid, ancestry surprises, playing in a band, training with the VO Doctor, the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 192 Morla GorrondonaThis episode is with the delightful Morla Gorrondona! We talk about her playing cello as a kid, the intricacies of modeling, getting the role of Eris Morn, being super involved in the making of Moss, her love of performance capture and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 191 Tom O'ConnellMerry Christmas, friends! I have a gift for you!
This episode is with the incredible Tom O’Connell! We talk about him being from Kentucky, growing up playing sports, how he got into acting, the importance of being present, fighting through tough days on set, getting the call to double Darth Vader in Obi-wan Kenobi and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 190 Libby Letlow-GrayThis episode is with my friend, Libby Letlow-Gray! We talk about her recent wedding, starting acting at a young age, working on Masked Rider, how she got into puppetry, her love of theatre, surviving a house fire and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 189 Craig Lee ThomasThis episode is with the hilarious Craig Lee Thomas! We talk about how he was a child actor, what being in an action figure commercial is really like, studying the Stella Adler technique of acting, his sketch comedy group Pursued by Bear, why he loves working on video games and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 188 Claire Roi HarveyThis episode is with the DELIGHTFUL Claire Roi Harvey! We talk about how she got into puppetry, making her own puppets, the inspiration behind her show Lilly Through the Dark, working on Star Wars, Dark Crystal AND Jurassic World Dominion, the importance of being open to new things and MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 187 Tara Platt ReturnsThis episode is the return appearance of the fantastic Tara Platt! We talk about her recent trip around Europe, becoming a Lady of Scotland, the process of making her interactive book Zartana, her debut novel Prep School for Serial Killers and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 186 Derek Arnold 4This episode is the 4TH APPEARANCE of the great Derek Arnold! We talk about him being a captain of the puppeteer team for Jurassic World: Dominion, what it was like working through the pandemic, getting to work with practical dinosaurs, what it takes to puppeteer a dilophosaurus and a Dimetrodon, big lessons he learned on set, the process of shooting a sequence from the puppet team’s perspective and SO MUCH MORE!
WARNING: THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 185 Jim PirriThis episode is with the FANTASTIC Jim Pirri! We talk about him learning multiple languages as a kid, performing Shakespeare with Val Kilmer, doing set construction before working on Beverly Hills 90210, working on FRIENDS, memorizing 3 pages of Italian for his Red Dead Redemption 2 audition, how much he enjoys Performance Capture and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 184 Walt Gray IVThis episode is with actor/director/coach Walt Gray IV. In this episode we talk about working on Shakespeare, getting a lead role in high school by accident, Going to UCLA, working on The Newsroom, taking a class from the legendary Gordon Hunt, working as a PA at the Sony MoCap stages, how important communication is and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 183 Stephen OyoungThis episode is with the incredible Stephen Oyoung! We talk about him wanting to be a comic book artist growing up, fight coordinating on 47 Ronin, getting blown up while doubling Baze in Rogue One, his LEGENDARY audition for Mr. Negative, getting to be Jason Todd in the upcoming Gotham Knights game and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 182 JB BlancThis episode is with the incredibly talented JB Blanc! We talk about him going to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, teaching in a maximum security prison, misconceptions on what actors and directors actually do, getting the call for The Count of Monte Cristo after quitting acting, moving to the states, blacking out screaming as the Hulk, his INCREDIBLE performance as Vander in Arcane and SO MUCH MORE!
Be sure to check him out in the new season of Barry, premiering April 24th on HBO!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 181 Kiran ShahThis episode is with the LEGEND, Kiran Shah! We talk about getting his start at the Red Buddha Theatre Company, learning mask and mime technique, getting into stunts, being Superman’s scale double, working on Dark Crystal, being an Ewok, getting hanged in Braveheart, his amazing work on Lord of the Rings, having 2 WORLD RECORDS and MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 180 Charissa BartonThis episode is with the fantastic Charissa Barton! In this episode, we talk about her starting in tap dancing at 3 years old, moving from Canada to New York, going to Juilliard, traveling the world with the Parson’s Dance Company, the importance of finding your people, creating Axis Connect with her sister, her choreography process and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 179 Don MarshallThis episode is with Don Marshall AKA The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy on TikTok! In this episode, we talk about how he used to be an investigative journalist, the crazy hours he worked and wild situations he got into as a reporter, the special way he was introduced to Lord of the Rings, how he got started on TikTok, his new TTRPG series and SO MUCH MORE!
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Don's merch: https://www.donmarshall72merch.com/
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 178 Ciaran ByrneThis episode is with the delightful, gem-of-a-human-being known as Ciaran Byrne. We talk about him working as a plasterer for over 20 years, moving from Northern Ireland to Nantucket, being inspired by the play Doubt to become an actor, How Catherine Zeta-Jones helped him propose to his wife, shaving his head to play Angus is Diery, how he got involved with The Irish Repertory Theatre and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 177 Elias ToufexisThis episode is with the fantastic Elias Toufexis! We talk about him growing up in Montréal, taking a chair to the head while wrestling, his love of theatre, combatting imposter syndrome, signing the Golden Book with William Shatner, how to make a living as an actor and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 176 Bernard HillerThis episode is with world-renowned acting coach, Bernard Hiller! We talk about why traveling is so good for you, his training at Summer Stock, moving from New York to LA, Developing his teaching technique, how he started working with Emilio Rivera, the importance of asking for help and SO MUCH MORE!
Be sure to check out his classes at bernardhiller.com, his first book Stop Acting, Start Living on Audible and be on the lookout for his new book The Revolutionary Guide to Acting coming out in July of this year!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 175 Caroline KermelThis episode is with award-winning producer, Caroline Kermel. We talk about her moving a lot as a kid, working her way from executive assistant to producer, what it means to work in production, winning a Saturn award for Star Wars Rebels, what it was like attending the Emmys, what makes a good producer and MUCH MORE!
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https://www.teepublic.com/user/brianballance2022-02-141h 02
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 174 Brant RussellThis episode is with the fantastic Brant Russell! We talk about him growing up singing in Texas, touring the western US in college with an a-cappella group, traveling to South Africa, going to grad school in Boston, the process of writing his capstone, why the words we use are so important and so much more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 173 Jordan HarperThis episode is with tv writer, short story author and one of my favorite novelists, Jordan! We talk about him being from the Ozarks, how Midnight Rider came to be, trying to balance art and commerce, how the pandemic may have changed the entertainment industry, his take on writer’s block, the importance of cultivating the artist, getting inspiration from multiple places, his writing process across different mediums and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Jordan!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 172 Alexandra PicaHappy 2022!
This episode is with my good friend Alexandra Pica! We talk about our first movie together, moving to Atlanta, getting into Yoga, traveling by herself, the importance of being present, playing multiple characters in her new movie and MUCH MORE!
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You can support the show and get episodes EARLY by joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/JediBrian2022-01-142h 09
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 171 Ross KohnstamThis episode is with martial artist/stunt performer Ross Kohnstam! We talk about starting martial arts at 7 years old, teaching himself tricking, being the 7th person EVER to land a Triple Corkscrew, doubling Spider-man for the Insomniac game, playing multiple characters on The Mandalorian and MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 170 Kola BokinniThis episode is with the fantastic Kola Bokinni! We talk about creating his character in his first play, learning different accents, having emergency dental surgery AND handling a hawk on Black Mirror, auditioning for Ted Lasso, learning the NSYNC dance, what it was like shooting the Isaac-central episode and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 169 B. Dave WaltersThis episode is with the multi-talented B. Dave Walters! We talk about always doing multiple things at once, being a black belt in more than one martial art, touring with Evanescence as a bodyguard, being inspired by Shakespeare to become a writer, why he moved to LA, the process of writing D&D: A Darkened Wish, his upcoming documentary Dear America: From a Black Guy and so much more!
Be sure to catch him as the DM on Invitation to Party: The Scoundrels of Waterdeep, Friday’s at 3pm on G4TV!
Follow B. Dave on Twitter/Instagram: @BDaveWalters
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 168 Lindsay ThompsonThis episode is with animator Lindsay Thompson! We talk about her growing up in LA, randomly getting into animation, moving to New Zealand on a whim for work, the differences between animating for movies and games, the joys of creative freedom and MUCH MORE!
Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @Binzimation
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 167 Benjamin LancasterThis episode with writer/director Benjamin Lancaster! We talk about him putting on Christmas pageants with his family, directing a live audio drama for IPR, the intricacies of getting your eyebrow pierced, behind the scenes of Walt’s Frozen Head, his inspiration for World of Tomorrow SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Ben!
Twitter: @WaltsFrzenHead
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf9Jlqj0wGd8iUKG6zscFMw
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prototypeworldoftomorrow
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 166 Ann Closs-FarleyThis episode is with the fantastic, award-winning costume designer Ann Closs-Farley! We talk about her being one of 14 kids, her greatest talent show performance, switching from acting to costume designing, working on Toy Story: The Musical, being ok with failure and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 165 Jennifer HaleThis episode is with the gem-of-a-human-being, Jennifer Hale! We talk about how we see the world, growing from trauma, finding your truth in your art, how she came up with her new coaching platform SkillsHub, being a World Record holder and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Jennifer!
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Check out SkillsHub: https://acting.skillshub.life/
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 164 Keythe FarleyThis episode is with Keythe Farley! We talk about playing trombone growing up, where his interest in entertainment started, why talent outweighs who you know, our favorite nuggets of wisdom, his FANTASTIC podcast and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Keythe!
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Check out LIVE FROM THE LOUNGE with Keythe Farley: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMpjVHdCIiHTfdQkWFeja
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 163 Slim GillianThis episode is with one of my closest friends and ROCKSTAR Slim Gillian! We talk about how we met in a gas station, moving around as a kid, learning music at a young age, celebrating your wins, forgiving your failures, his upcoming tour and so much more!
Follow Slim on
Instagram/Twitter: @Slimtronic5k
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/slimtronic5k
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Help support his upcoming tour here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-back-the-get-back-up-again-tour-2021?fbclid=IwAR0F-lPzsnZU6KcGNrlQAjc3UXdrcVDXEzlA-VaoGhWwlIzkGQQpVX4rdls
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 162 Danica Rockwood returnsThis episode is the return of Danica Rockwood! We talk about how she chooses her characters, navigating how to be creative and still pay your bills, the ins-and-outs of her multiple platforms, how fast "sudden" really is and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Danica on
Twitter: @ODanicaRockwood
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 161 Tara PlattThis episode is with the incredibly talented Tara Platt! We talk about her going to 14 schools growing up, how she wanted to be a neurosurgeon, working on soap operas, her first VO gig, getting to work with her husband, the importance of finishing your projects and MUCH more!
Follow Tara on
Twitter/Instagram: @taraplatt
and at www.taraplatt.com
Keep up with her latest projects at https://monkeymayhemhub.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 160 Marcello HaynesThis episode is with Marcello Haynes! We talk about driving from Florida to Rhode Island, how he became a gondolier, the technique of rowing a gondola, what it's like being a small business owner, how he was once a high school physics teacher, what brought him to Naples and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Marcello on Instagram: @matthewmarcello / @LaGondolaNaples / @LaGondolaProv
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 159 Bob BergenThis episode is with Bob Bergen! We talk about having a dream of playing Porky Pig since he was 5, getting to see Mel Blanc work, being a tour guide at Universal, getting help from a squirrel, opening for Kenny Rogers, playing No-Face and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Bob on
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www.brianballance.com2021-05-181h 07
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 158 Alex McKennaThis episode is with the POWERFUL Alex McKenna! We talk about her being from LA, studying neuroscience, getting a scar from a kangaroo, being starstruck on Legend of Korra, what it means to go "full Sadie" and MUCH more!
Follow Alex on:
Instagram: @maxmagpie
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 157 Earl T. KimThis episode is with the delightful Earl T. Kim! We talk about his history with glitter, how an instructor changed his life, auditioning for a teacher in Russia, his beautiful short film Han, playing Norio in Ghost of Tsushima and so much more!
Follow Earl on
Twitter: @earlofsammich
Instagram: @fyrestorm
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Watch Han on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Han-Earl-T-Kim/dp/B08CZ4J3GP
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 156 Yuri LowenthalThis episode is with one of my new favorite people, the incredibly talented and hilarious, Yuri Lowenthal! We talk about traveling the world, knowing multiple languages, living in Japan, how D&D made him a better person, how he got into voiceover, his new show Orbital Redux and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Yuri on
Instagram/Twitter: @YuriLowenthal
Check out the trailer for his new show, Orbital Redux: vimeo.com/513085307
Check out his travel show Up Up & Away: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZgNNVHxbExgRhvWc3yQAEgaj9W4gnfG
You can buy his book Voice Over Voice Actor on Amazon and Audible!
...2021-05-071h 05
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 155 Daniel KennedyThis episode is with event coordinator and MASTER LIBRARIAN Daniel Kennedy! We talk about him going to school for history, how he got into art, what goes into planning big events, designing the Ahsoka jersey, his love of the LFC, his frenchie Miles and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Daniel on
Twitter: @DanielKennedyDK
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and at www.pateron.com/JediBrian2021-04-301h 33
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 154 Justin TaiteThis episode is with actor/writer/director Justin Taite! We talk about how martial arts helped his acting, learning Stella Adler's technique, how he makes his TikTok videos, the research that goes into his projects, making The Awful Kind and so much more!
Follow Justin on TikTok/Instagram/Twitter: @JustinTaite
Check out The Awful Kind: https://vimeo.com/364185590
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or at www.brianballance.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 153 Jeffrey PierceThis episode is with Jeffrey Pierce! We talk about rebuilding motorcycles, learning things the hard way, being nominated for a BAFTA, his writing process for The Reckoning series, breaking down Tommy from The Last of Us and MUCH more!
Follow Jeffrey on
Twitter: @pierce_jeffrey
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Learn more about his books at www.thereckoningseries.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 152 Greg BaldwinThis episode is with the INCREDIBLE Greg Baldwin! We talk about his love of Disney, working on the movie credits for Marvel's Phase 2, how a 17th birthday gift came full circle, getting the role of Iroh and Aku, his Tera Sinube theory and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Greg on
Twitter/Instagram: @GregBaldwinIroh
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/newaku
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 151 Tohoru MasamuneThis episode is with Tohoru Masamune! We talk about him graduating from MIT, how his education influenced his acting pursuits, introducing the totem in Inception, learning Shredder's speech in English And Japanese for TMNT, basing some characters on his family, auditioning for Ghost of Tsushima on crutches and SO MUCH MORE!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 150 Callie WillsThis episode is with my good friend Callie Wills! We talk about her love of theatre, how she got into voiceover, making her own stuff, inspiring each other to chase our dreams, the different projects we've worked on together, her latest audio project DEPARTURE and so much more!
Follow Callie on
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4O6dXKiu46y5Zdpp6DIBzQ
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 149 Casey HamiltonThis episode is with the hilarious and talented Casey Hamilton! We talk about him surviving the snowstorms in Texas, becoming a teacher at a school he used to attend, starting on TikTok, his process for making his videos, the importance of acknowledging creator burnout and so much more!
Follow Casey on
TikTok: @MrHamilton
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 148 Kristina MorssThis episode is with my friend Kristina Morss! We talk about her growing up playing a bunch of sports and instruments, how dangerous she is with a ball, starting college at 13, how she got into sound production, The Closing Credits podcast and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Kristina on Instagram and Twitter: @kristinamorss
Her website: www.kristinamorss.com
Follow The Closing Credits Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @closingcred
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His website: www.brianballance.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 147 Joe PerezThis episode is with my new friend Joe Perez! We talk about how he got into stunts, what a stunt rigger actually does, how a casket tried to kill him, a time he got a burrito from Jackie Chan, his favorite episode worked on of The Mandalorian and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Joe on Instagram: @ninjoeperez
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or at www.brianballance.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 146 Jason PaigeThis episode is with Jason Paige! We talk about him growing up singing, when his love of performing started, how he came to sing the Pokémon theme song, what that process was like, advice for pursuing success and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Jason on
Instagram: @jasonpaige
Twitter: @jasonpaigeshow
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Website: www.jasonpaige.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 145 Matthew Pye And Joshua MittonThis episode is with filmmakers Matthew Pye and Joshua Mitton! We talk about where their interest in filmmaking started, making several short films together, what their process is from idea to screen, learning the business side of the film industry and much more!
Check out their new movie concrete_savanna available on VOD everywhere February 2nd!
Follow Matt on Instagram: @psychedelic_hemingway
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and at www.brianballance.com2021-01-271h 08
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 144 Taylor GrayThis episode is with Taylor Gray! We talk about where his interest in acting started, working on Wonderstruck with Kevin Durant, what filming a Nickelodeon sitcom was like, his audition for Ezra Bridger, writing and performing Sold in the Name of Sex and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Taylor on
Instagram: @taylorgray3
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 143 Raquel Horsford BestThis episode is with Raquel Horsford Best! We talk about her process and love of dance, auditioning for STOMP, what it was like touring the world as a black woman, a beautiful experience she had in South Africa, starting Rock Your Best and SO MUCH MORE!
Follow Raquel:
Instagram: @rockyourbest_fit
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Patreon: Patreon.com/JediBrian2021-01-011h 49
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 142 Josh SlabyThis episode is with my friend Josh Slaby! We talk about training together, how he first got into martial arts, a time when he was homeless, his thoughts on technology in martial arts, going to Japan and MUCH more!
You can follow Josh on
Instagram: @tosa_no_kaiden
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 141 Victor Espinosa ReturnsThis episode the return of one of my best friends in the whole world, Victor Espinosa! We talk about life from the past 5 years(since his last appearance on the show), working on several projects together, some crazy camping stories, things he's learned while surrounded by nature and his new venture with Authentik Florida!
Follow Victor and his adventures on:
Twitter: @VGEspinosa
Instagram: @AuthentikFlorida
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQiv8gvJ8eR-MG5g3U3DmuA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticFlori1
His website: www.authentikflorida.com
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 140 Mariana van ZellerThis episode is with the FASCINATING Mariana van Zeller! We talk about her growing up in Portugal, wanting to be a journalist at 12 years old, moving to New York just before 9/11, the process of making her documentaries, covering different black markets, her new show TRAFFICKED (Wednesdays at 9/8c on NatGeo) and much more!
You can follow Mariana on
Instagram/Twitter: @marianavz
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 139 Kris CollinsThis episode is with the hilarious Kris Collins! We talk about raising our dogs, crazy stories from her time at hair school, her process for making her TikTok videos, staying true to yourself with your content and MUCH more!
Follow Kris on
TikTok: @KallMeKris
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and check out her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiciOsypkXcqSFqSPd-NRVA
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 138 Christian PylesThis episode is with my friend Christian Pyles! We talk about him being from the Dominican Republic, how Dora the Explorer was reversed, moving to the states with $100 in his pocket, starting his own video production company, the different projects we've worked on together and MUCH more!
Follow Christian on Instagram: @christianpyles and @pylesofmedia
Check out his website: www.pylesofmedia.com
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If you'd like to support the show, you can do so at Patreon.com/JediBrian or...2020-11-201h 18
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 137 Matthew SavageThis episode is with the INCREDIBLE concept artist, Matthew Savage! We talk about him growing up drawing in Bristol, starting out getting tea and coffee for the art department, his first concept art gig, what that job actually entails, his work on Star Wars, Dr. Who, X-men and MUCH more!
Follow Matt on Instagram: @mattsav.concept
Check out his website: www.mattsavconcept.com
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If you'd like to support the show, you can do so at Patreon.com...2020-11-061h 42
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 136 Jason MarsdenThis episode is with Jason Marsden! We talk about him acting as a kid, getting into VO early on, learning new words, his INSANE career spanning from Hocus Pocus, Spirited Away, A Goofy Movie, Lion King 2, the different recording processes, the Mars Variety Show and MUCH more!
Follow Mars on Twitter and Instagram: @JasonMarsden
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Instagram: @MarsPresents
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 135 Chris PrynoskiThis episode is with my new pal Chris Prynoski! We talk about him being from New Jersey, crazy stories about going to the School of Visual Arts in New York, how Titmouse Animation technically started out as a t-shirt company, the process of directing a cartoon, what a board revisionist does and MUCH more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 134 Shannon TindleThis episode is with the almost-too-talented Shannon Tindle! We talk about being from rural Kentucky, getting into CalArts, his writing process, Kubo and the Two Strings, how to pitch a project, winning an Emmy for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and MUCH more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 133 Wendy Lee SzanyThis episode is with my new friend Wendy Lee Szany! We talk about her moving to Florida from Taiwan, driving across country, sword fighting at birthday parties, her different hosting jobs, going to New Zealand and MUCH more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 132 Adam IrigoyenThis episode is with Adam Irigoyen! We talk about moving from Miami to LA to pursue acting, working on sitcoms growing up, making his own music video, the many different roles he's played and MUCH more!
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Check out AWAY on Netflix!2020-10-0257 min
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 131 Emily SwallowThis episode is with the hilarious Emily Swallow! We talk about growing up in Florida, studying acting in New York, her love of Shakespeare, Jac N' Swallow, working on Flight of the Concords, Supernatural, Castlevania, The Mandalorian and MUCH more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 130 Lauren Mary KimThis episode is with the badass Lauren Mary Kim! We talk about how she started in dance, the MANY different jobs she's done, some super secret stunt BTS, her youtube series Kali Diaries and much more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 129 Gemma WestonThis episode is with the amazing Gemma Weston! We talk about her love of extreme sports, doing stunts in The Hobbit AND Vikings, becoming a Flyboard WORLD CHAMPION, recovering from her injury, her hilarious TikTok videos and much more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 128 Denim RichardsThis episode is with Denim Richards! We talk about him starting in musical theatre, making the jump from stage to screen, putting in the work to accomplishing your goals, playing Colby on YELLOWSTONE and much more!
Follow Denim on Twitter and Instagram: @denimrichards
Check out his new film THE ZOO!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 127 Chris Foster returnsThis episode is the return of one of my favorite people in the whole world, Chris Foster! We talk about what he's learned since moving to LA, why he hates movies theaters, the different projects we've worked on together and his NEW movie Burger Bait! Enjoy!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 117 Brian SipeThis episode is with the SUPER talented Brian Sipe! We talk about honing his skills in a garage with his friends, the importance of honesty, working on a ton of superhero movies, heading up The Mandalorian makeup department and so much more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 107 Brian HerzlingerThis episode is with writer/director/Christmas pajama enthusiast Brian Herzlinger! We talk about what sparked his love of movies, working his way from a Production Assistant to a director, My Date with Drew, why it's important to be nice and so much more!
Check out Twinkle All The Way on Lifetime and A Christmas Movie Christmas on UPTV this holiday season!2019-11-261h 08
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 72 Brian A. PrinceThis episode is Brian Prince! We talk about him being the world's tallest practitioner of Parkour, how that influenced all aspects of his life, how he got into acting, taking on the mantle of The Predator and so much more!
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The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 12 Animate! Miami with BriLan Imagery, Yannick, Amber and DiegoEnjoy this extra special helping of post-Thanksgiving podcast! This week's episode was recorded at Animate! Miami with Brian Lansangan of BriLan Imagery with a bunch of extra guests we grabbed throughout. We talk about how he got into cosplay photography, what it was like working at Disney World and tips for photographers that he's learned along the way. Our friend Amber also drops by for a bit with a puppy, Yannick talks Star Wars and there's a special cameo by Diego of Japan Minute. Check it and Enjoy!2015-11-271h 23
The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)Ep. 1: Youtuber Josh CumminsWelcome to the first episode of The Interesting Podcast with Jedi Brian!! Thank you so much for checking this little creative adventure out. On this inaugural episode, Josh and I talk about living in Australia, making videos on youtube and what it's like having fangirls. I hope you enjoy!
Apologies for the low volume intro. I'M STILL LEARNING!2015-09-111h 01