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Faith & Family FilmmakersSet Dynamics: Roles and ResponsibilitiesEpisode 138 - Set Dynamics: Roles and Responsibilities In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Geoffrey Whitt welcomes back Joth Riggs to discuss set logistics and the various roles of assistant directors (ADs) on a film set. They delve into the responsibilities of first ADs, second ADs, and production assistants, highlighting their importance in maintaining order and efficiency. Joth shares advice for aspiring ADs and discusses the skills necessary for the role, emphasizing diplomacy and a can-do attitude. The episode concludes with an overview of Joth’s online course, 'Directing Your Movie,' and in...2025-04-0330 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersThe Journey of a Seasoned FilmmakerEpisode 137 - The Journey of a Seasoned Filmmaker In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, your host Geoffrey Whitt interviews award-winning filmmaker Joth Riggs. With a career that spans over 30 years and includes work on well over a hundred movies and TV shows, Joth shares his journey from working on 'Pet Sematary II' to his time at Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, and eventually becoming an assistant director and then transitioning to director. Joth shares his transition into faith and family projects, where he has worked on familiar films such as God’s Not Dead, Je...2025-04-0227 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersTestimony Series - Collaboration and Divine GuidanceEpisode 112 - Testimony Series - Collaboration and Divine Guidance This episode is a part of our December Testimony series. A series of short testimonies of times that God showed up upon set or in ways related to the film-industry.In this episode, Christopher Sean Shaw discusses the challenges and divine guidance encountered during the making of his short film 'Skip Listening' for the 168 Film Project. Despite losing key locations including their initial filming location (after they showed up to film on the first day of the shoot), God provided even better options. CSS believes these...2024-12-3009 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersActing Insights: Training, Networking and Trusting God’s PlanEpisode 92 - Acting Insights: Training, Networking and Trusting God’s Plan In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Jaclyn continues her conversation with actress Gigi Orsillo. They revisit Gigi's role in 'Family Camp,' discussing the unique challenges and emotional range required for the character. The discussion expands into the importance of versatility in acting, balancing comedy and drama, and the critical role of continuous learning and networking in the industry. Gigi shares insights on the value of taking classes, getting on sets for experience, and maintaining a supportive community among filmmakers. She emphasizes tr...2024-10-3122 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersActing in the Faith-Based Film SpaceEpisode 91 - Acting in the Faith-Based Film Space In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Jaclyn talks with Gigi Orsillo, a prominent actress in faith-based films. Gigi shares her journey into acting, rooted in her family's deep involvement in the production industry in Oklahoma. She discusses her transition into faith-based filmmaking, detailing how divine guidance led her to pivotal roles in 'Sleeper Agent,' 'Family Camp,' 'Running the Bases,' and more. Gigi emphasizes the importance of living generously and supporting others in the industry, recounting how mentorship and divine connections have influenced...2024-10-3020 min
Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveBelly Up Fantasy LIVE! - Week 8! Game by Game fantasy football analysis!Week 8 game-by-game analysis from the BellyUp Fantasy Live crew - Hosted by Christopher Pinto, joined by Brandon Ghabbour & Billy Whitt. Let's get your lineups right!
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveBelly Up Fantasy LIVE! - Week 7! Game by Game fantasy football analysis!!Your Week 7 game-by-game fantasy breakdown! Join host Christopher Pinto joined by Senior Analyst Billy Whitt as they touch on every matchup in this week's NFL schedule! This is BellyUp Fantasy Live!!
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveBelly Up Fantasy Live - Week 5! Game-By-Game Fantasy Football analysisHost Christopher Pinto discusses the Week 5 fantasy landscape with Senior Fantasy Football Analyst Billy Whitt, game by game. Add bye weeks to injuries, let's get these Wins!! This is Belly Up Fantasy Live!
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Faith & Family FilmmakersReal Talk for Actors and ProducersEpisode 79 - Real Talk for Actors and Producers In this episode of the Faith Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt continue their interview with comedian, actor and producer Mark Christopher Lawrence. They delve into Lawrence's ventures in film and television production, his long-standing experience with live events and stand-up comedy, and his collaboration on projects like 'Sleeper Agent' with Leland Clausen and Matt Falk. Mark Christopher shares his perspective on changes in the industry, the increasing outlets for new filmmakers, and the importance of authenticity in acting. He also offers advice on vetting potential collaborators...2024-09-1920 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersFilm, TV, and Squeaky-Clean Comedy with Mark Christopher LawrenceEpisode 78 - Film, TV, and Squeaky-Clean Comedy with Mark Christopher Lawrence In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt host Mark Christopher Lawrence. Mark shares his journey to becoming an acclaimed actor and comedian. He discusses his early start in high school speech and debate, transitioning to stand-up comedy, and significant career milestones like acting in 'Chuck' and 'Terminator 2'. Mark highlights divine interventions that guided his path and his commitment to clean comedy. Lawrence also reflects on God's influence in his life and career and provides listeners with words of e...2024-09-1816 min
Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveWeek 1 Matchups!NFL fans, rejoice! NFL kickoff is finally upon us! Host Christopher Pinto & Billy Whitt break down the entire week 1 slate! Let us help get your lineups right!
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveFinal Rankings Debate - Explain Yourself!Christopher Pinto, Billy Whitt & Brandon Ghabbour dive into their consensus ranking & touch on all of the discrepancies! Where will your favorite targets land in our consensus rankings??
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveBelly Up Fantasy LIVEJoin Christopher Pinto & Billy Whitt for a week of draft preparation! We're eyeballin' Brandon Ghabbour's 2024 season projections & analyzing who he is projecting to outperform their ADP, and who we're a bit more reserved on for 2024!
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Belly Up Fantasy Football Live2023 Year in Review; 2024 Kickoff Show!!Join Christopher Pinto & Billy Whitt as they put 2023 in perspective leading into the 2024 draft season! Where in the world is Brandon Ghabbour??
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Faith & Family FilmmakersScreenwriting, Comedy, and Strategic Success with JD CrevistonEpisode 62 - Screenwriting, Comedy, and Strategic Success with JD Creviston In this episode of Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Jaclyn Whitt interviews James Creviston, a seasoned comedian and screenwriter. JD shares insights into his current project, a Christopher Guest-style screenplay titled 'Breaking the Routine,' which focuses on three standup comedians competing in an improv contest. He explains the challenges and strategies of maintaining continuity in a largely improvised film. JD also dives into his experiences and advice on making a career in comedy, emphasizing the importance of treating comedy as a business, learning from mentors, and...2024-07-2526 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersCrowdfunding and Networking with Christopher Shawn ShawEpisode 47 - Crowdfunding and Networking with Christopher Shawn Shaw In this episode of the interview with host Geoffrey Whitt, Christopher Shawn Shaw shares extensive insights into the world of crowdfunding for independent filmmakers. He emphasizes the significance of thorough preparation, including the concepts of soft and hard launches. Christopher discusses strategies such as leveraging personal connections, utilizing social media, and building a robust support network for a successful campaign. He also recounts the story of how a tweet to Stephen Baldwin led to the production of the film 'Church People'. Additionally, the interview touches on the importance o...2024-06-0331 min
Faith & Family FilmmakersChurch People and Singing Zombies, with Christopher Shawn ShawEpisode 46 - Church People and Singing Zombies, with Christopher Shawn Shaw In this episode, host Geoffrey Whitt interviews filmmaker Christopher Shawn Shaw, delving into his journey from aspiring actor to accomplished director. Christopher discusses his start in filmmaking, initially inspired by a VHS camera gifted in college, and his evolution into roles behind the camera through projects like the 168 Film Project. He also talks about his comedy feature, 'Church People,' the importance of attending film festivals, and his approach to crowdfunding and social media engagement. Shaw gives insight into upcoming projects, including 'Dogs on Duty,' a...2024-06-0335 min
Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveChris & Billy’s Most Excellent Landing Spot Adventure!Host Christopher Pinto, joined by co-host Billy Whitt, go on an adventure through the NFL draft landing spots. Join them on the Most Excellent Landing Spot Adventure for some insight into the Belly Up Fantasy Live dynasty league rookie draft progress as well!!
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveDynasty WR Consensus 1-36Host Christopher Pinto leads Billy Whitt & Brandon Ghabbour through the Belly Up Fantasy Live crew's consensus top 36 WRs! Who should you be targeting in trades this off-season, and who should you be selling? We try to snag it all this week!
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveThe QB Equation: Dynasty EditionHost Christopher Pinto leads Brandon Ghabbour & Billy Whitt through the Dynasty QB landscape, detailing the Belly Up Fantasy Live consensus Top 12 QBs.
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Belly Up Fantasy Football LiveBelly Up Fantasy Live - (WAYYY too early) 3 Round Rookie Mock DraftThe Belly Up Fantasy Live crew runs through a 3 round, non-superflex dynasty rookie draft. Hosted by Christopher Pinto, joined by Billy Whitt, and Brandon Ghabbour making selections & giving analysis alongside guests.
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Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 148: FRONTIOSWhat could be worse than being sucked through the earth? Having our panelists make dirty jokes about it. (Heh. “Dirty” jokes.) Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, Dalton Hughes, and special guest J.G. McQuarrie as they discuss Christopher H. Bidmead’s novelization of FRONTIOS.
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Living CorporateIncluding You : Focus On Community (ft. Dr. Christopher Whitt)Amy C. Waninger welcomes Dr. Christopher Whitt to the Including You podcast this week.Connect with Dr. Whitt on LinkedIn.https://bit.ly/4aUxatrIncluding You is brought to you by Lead at Any Level. Learn more about them on their website.http://bit.ly/2lPvOMM2024-01-1229 min
Google on Trial - The US vs GoogleGoogle on Trial Day 1 - US vs Google startsThis is The Google on Trial Podcast. ,Thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe to never miss a court room detail. The first day of the United States v. Google trial took place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The trial is expected to last for 10 weeks.The Justice Department's case against Google alleges that the company has violated antitrust law by maintaining its monopoly power in the online search market. The government claims that Google has done this through a variety of anticompetitive practices, including:Striking...2023-09-1304 min
United States v. Google TrialUnited States v. Google Trial - Day 1 - 09-12-2023This is the United States v. Google Trial Podcast,Thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe to never miss a court room detail. The first day of the United States v. Google trial took place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The trial is expected to last for 10 weeks.The Justice Department's case against Google alleges that the company has violated antitrust law by maintaining its monopoly power in the online search market. The government claims that Google has done this through a variety of anticompetitive practices, including:2023-09-1303 min
Nose Bleeds Sports PodCastNose Bleeds "237" Celebrating Matt ChristopherThe boys try to Reese's Puffs cereal bars, discuss Draymond Green's suspension and the rest of the NBA Playoffs, the Mount Rushmore of Matt Christopher books, and Big Jay Oakerson's special, Dog Belly.2023-04-201h 17
Doctor Who Target Book Club PodcastEP 129: CASTROVALVAIt’s the beginning, and the moment…ah, you get it. Come join Tony Whitt, Alyson Fitch-Safreed, Dalton Hughes, and special guest J.G. McQuarrie as we discuss Christopher H. Bidmead’s introduction to the Fifth Doctor, CASTROVALVA, and try to figure out if the new guy is actually going to work out. (Come to think of it, we’ll likely be talking about that in a year’s time in real life, won’t we?)
We are now a proud part of the Direction Point Podcast Network, including such fine shows as THE DOCTOR WHO COLLECTORS PODCAST, THE POLICE BOX IN A JUN...2023-02-191h 30
Nose Bleeds Sports PodCastNose Bleeds "198" Christopher KardashianThis one is off the rails. Reese's Fastbreak, NBA Playoffs, the Kardashians, NIL in high schools, walking stories, Mount Rushmore of double play combos, and Chris DiStefano's Netflix special.2022-05-191h 52
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 328Comic Reviews: DC Batman Annual 2021 by James Tynion IV, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Romulo Fajardo Jr. Batman Fear State Omega by James Tynion IV, Riccardo Federici, Christian Duce, Ryan Benjamin, Guillem March, Trevor Hairsine, Chris Sotomayor Detective Comics Annual 2021 by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg, David Lapham, Trish Mulvihill, Lee Loughridge Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant 1 by Danny DeVito, Dan Mora, Tamra Bonvillain, Wes Craig, Jason Wordie, G. Willow Wilson, Jordie Bellaire, Emma Rios, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Riccardo Federici, Sunny Gho, Nadia Shammas, Max Raynor, John Kalisz, Stephanie Phillips, Max Fiumara, Dan Watters, Skylar Patridge, Marissa Louise, Mairghread Scott, Ariela...2021-11-282h 49
The Geek Awakens PodcastEpisode 111: Like a Jello SaladAll Mitch, Matt and Tabitha want is a Book-It for adults.
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Lives Radio Show & Podcast with Stuart ChittendenChristopher WhittDr. Christopher Whitt is Creighton University’s inaugural Vice Provost for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. Our conversation includes discussing the purpose of his role, the need for diversity and inclusion in our colleges and communities, the urgent need for social justice and solidarity, the impacts of COVID-19, and more. Whitt also shares how his upbringing in Baltimore shaped his sense of the world.2020-05-1451 min
A Better Peace: The War Room PodcastTHE MEANING OF 'PARTNERSHIP' IN THE INDO-PACIFIC (INDO-PACIFIC SERIES)This is not going to look like US-Soviet competition. ... Countries in Southeast Asia -- they don't want to choose.
This episode is the second in a series of releases on the Emerging Environment in the Indo-Pacific Region, produced in collaboration with the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Department of Social Sciences as part of the 2019 Senior Conference.
One of the central features of the Indo-Pacific region is the importance of alliances and partnerships. For the United States, five of its seven mutual defense treaties are in this region, and working together on issues from deterrence to proliferation to...2019-05-0729 minA Better Peace: The War Room PodcastLEARNING ABOUT LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE CLASSICS (LEADER PERSPECTIVES)Napoleon stands out in history for being an individual who understood the interplay between war and politics
WAR ROOM welcomes Lieutenant General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army, to discuss his perspectives on strategic leadership. In this interview, he uses the examples of prominent historical figures to describe the qualities of strong strategic leaders, and the importance of reading classic texts as a way of better understanding today's national security issues. He shows the importance of taking the time to read and reflect, and not give military history a rushed, cursory look. WAR ROOM Podcast...2018-10-3030 minA Better Peace: The War Room PodcastTHE VEXING AND COMPLEX CIVIL WAR IN SYRIAIt is difficult to describe just the unbelievable amount of destruction that Syria has gone through... since 2011.
WAR ROOM welcomes Dean of the U.S. Air War College Christopher Hemmer to the studio to explain the historical and present-day contexts of the on-going civil war in Syria. With possibly over 500,000 killed and untold destruction, it is easily one of the bloodiest wars in recent times. What are the factors fueling the war? Why has it drawn so much international attention? What can be done to stop it? These and many other questions are addressed with the assistance of WAR ROOM p...2018-05-0321 min
Margins'Margins' Ep. 12: The Wrap Up — In The Margins, Until Another Time...Dr. Christopher Whitt has worked as a change maker in the Quad Cities community for over a decade. He recently accepted the opportunity to take on the role of the inaugural Vice Provost for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.2018-02-1231 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 11: Diversity In Views On Crime And Criminology, Part 2Dr. Christopher Whitt is once again joined by criminologist Dr. Amber Beckley. She is a Marie Curie post-doctoral fellow who splits her time between Duke University and Stockholm University in Sweden.2018-02-0529 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 10: Diversity In Views On Crime And Criminology, Part 1Dr. Christopher Whitt first met criminologist Dr. Amber Beckley over a decade ago when they were both members of the Black Graduate Students Association at the University of Maryland. Today, Beckley is a Marie Curie post-doctoral fellow. She splits her time between Duke University and Stockholm University in Sweden.2017-12-1817 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 9: Thinking 'DIFFRINT'lyDIFFRINT is a quarterly event where artists and storytellers use their crafts to tackle difficult topics. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Whitt talks to Brandon Carleton, the organizer of these events.2017-10-0633 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 8: Diversity In Institutions, Part 2In the most recent episode of Margins, Dr. Christopher Whitt talked with April Johnso n about diversity in institutions, like churches and universities. Johnson is the executive director of Reconciliation Ministry for the Christian Church Disciples of Christ. There was so much to talk about that Johnson is back in this episode to continue the conversation.2017-09-2535 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 7: Diversity In Institutions, Part 1After a summer hiatus, Dr. Christopher is back with more conversations with change agents.2017-08-2130 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 6: 'We're Living In An Interesting Time'A couple months ago, Dr. Melanye Price joined Margins to talk about her book “The Race Whisperer: Barack Obama and the Political Uses of Race.” Now, Price joins Margins again to talk more broadly about race under the Trump administration, as well as being a black political scientist and college professor.2017-07-1021 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 5: Diversity in the Workforce, Part 2Dr. Christopher Whitt continues a conversation about inclusion and equity in the workforce, including strategies for diversifying an organization.2017-06-1923 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 4: Diversity in the Workforce, Part 1Dr. Christopher Whitt has a conversation about diversity, inclusion and equity in the workforce.2017-06-0523 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 3: The Race WhispererDr. Christopher Whitt talks with Dr. Melanye Price, author of The Race Whisperer: Barack Obama and the Political Uses of Race.2017-05-2236 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 2: Owning The NarrativeRecently, Maria Hinojosa was in the Quad Cities for the Ellwood F. Curtis Family Lectureship at Augustana College. The title of her talk was "Owning Our Power and Our Voice."2017-05-0828 minMargins'Margins' Ep. 1: Shared ResponsibilityIn the first episode of "Margins," Dr. Christopher Whitt talks with Berlinda Tyler-Jamison, president of the Rock Island County NAACP, and Rev. Dwight Ford, pastor of Grace City Church in Rock Island.2017-04-2436 minMarginsIntroducing 'Margins'Dr. Christopher Whitt hosts "Margins," a new WVIK podcast featuring conversations with change agents from around the Quad Cities area, as well as across the country. These discussions focus on groups of people who are marginalized politically and socially, and the people working to provide change for those communities.2017-04-2009 min