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MediaVillage Podcast NetworkFrom Only to Many: AAPI Leaders Share Journeys of Empowerment and BelongingIn celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a dynamic group of industry leaders gathered for MediaVillage’s fourth annual AAPI Leadership Roundtable to discuss the ongoing evolution of inclusion in the media and advertising sectors. The panel featured Suzie Bao, VP Group Account Director for McDonald’s at IW Group; Bernice Chao, Chief Creative Officer at Aster and Founder of Asians in Advertising; Irene Kwak, EVP of Client Growth at Starcom; Jinie Kwak, Executive Director of Global Communications and Marketing at VML; and David Lai, President and Head of Global Data, Analytics & Transformation at Publicis Coll...
2025-05-2848 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkGemma Atkinson on the Power of Culture, Empathy, and Innovation at Active Media Services - Profiles in LeadershipGemma Atkinson, Global Chief People Officer at AMS, is redefining what it means to lead in a fast-paced, technology-driven world. In a compelling conversation with Jack Myers for Profiles in Leadership, Atkinson shared her insights on culture as a competitive advantage, the evolving nature of leadership, and the innovative strategies that make AMS a global leader in media and corporate trade. Her perspective emphasizes empathy, purpose, and the importance of continuous learning, providing a roadmap for navigating today’s complex business landscape.
2025-01-3131 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkRishad Tobaccowala on the Future of Work, Creativity, and LeadershipRishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and thought leader, joined Jack Myers for an enlightening conversation on Profiles in Leadership, diving into themes from his new book, Rethinking Work. In the interview, Tobaccowala discusses the critical changes reshaping leadership, work, and education in the digital age. With insights ranging from integrating technology and creativity to redefining leadership strategies, the discussion highlights the urgent need for businesses and leaders to adapt to an evolving landscape.
2025-01-3148 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkProfiles in Leadership - David VerklinIn the inaugural episode of Profiles in Leadership, which transitions from Legends & Leadership to align with my new book, The Tao of Leadership, I welcome my long-time friend, colleague, and mentor, David Verklin. The interview offers an engaging discussion on David’s expansive career, his vision for the future of advertising and media, and the critical role of creativity and data in the AI era. As we reflected on our shared journeys, David’s industry-shaping contributions across advertising, media, technology, and consulting emerged as a rich narrative that underscored his leadership and influence in transforming modern media.
2024-11-0735 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - Doug Herzog, former President of MTV NetworksAs the television landscape undergoes a seismic shift with the rise of streaming platforms, cord-cutting, and evolving audience preferences, one figure stands at the crossroads of its rich past and uncertain future: Doug Herzog. In the latest installment of Jack Myers Legends & Leadership series, Herzog - former president of MTV Networks and the executive responsible for launching the careers of Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and many more -- shares his candid thoughts on the future of broadcast and cable television. This conversation promises to be a must-watch for anyone invested in the future of media, from executives to creatives an...
2024-11-0729 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkStyle, Luxury and Mentorship with aspireTV’s ‘Style Kings’ stars Justin Q. Williams and Dedrick Thomas - Behind the Scenes in HollywoodaspireTV launched its Power Players programming hour block earlier this month with the premiere of Style Kings and Cut To It, the former of which follows the daily goings-on of interior designer Justin Q. Williams and custom clothier and stylist Dedrick Thomas, showcasing their entrepreneurial endeavors and “elevate the discourse on Black men's contribution to art and culture”, as the network describes. Joining us for this edition of Behind the Scenes in Hollywood are the series’ stars for a conversation on how the show came together, some of their proudest career achievements, and what they hope viewers take away from the...
2024-10-0114 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - Nexstar Media's Michael StroberIn an engaging Legends & Leadership conversation, series host Jack Myers and special guest Michael Strober, Chief Revenue Officer of Nexstar Media Group, discussed the transformative journey of the media industry and Strober’s dynamic career and influences. Strober, who joined Nexstar in 2023 after several years of consulting with Nexstar management, provides a wealth of experience from his time at Turner Broadcasting, as an entrepreneur, and as a consultant, making him well-suited to lead advertising sales for Nexstar’s expansive and diverse media assets.
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2024-10-0130 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - Carat's CEO Mike LawMike Law, the CEO of Carat, a dentsu company, has spent nearly 25 years in the media industry, growing alongside Carat and shaping its evolution. In a recent conversation with Jack Myers, Law shared insights into Carat's journey, its relationship with dentsu, and the broader advertising and television industry through the lens of his experience. His story is one of growth, innovation, and a commitment to people -- a narrative that mirrors the trajectory of Carat itself.
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2024-09-1741 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - Screenvision Media's CEO John PartillaIn a riveting conversation at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Jack Myers and Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla discussed the transformative power of cinema advertising and how Screenvision is thriving in a tech-dominated world. Their discussion, part of Jack's "Legends and Leadership" series, highlighted the irreplaceable impact of cinema in an evolving media landscape and its unique ability to captivate audiences in ways digital platforms cannot. Their discussion provided deep insights into the enduring value of cinema advertising amidst a landscape increasingly dominated by tech companies.
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2024-07-0217 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - Mike Linton & Jeff CullitonIn this week's episode of Jack Myers' "Legends & Leadership," I hosted an insightful and controversial conversation with Mike Linton, renowned Chief Marketing Officer, and former agency President Jeff Culliton, now host and Executive Producer of the CMO Confidential podcast. Jack Myers' conversation with Mike Linton, and Jeff Culliton provided a wealth of insights into the current state and future direction of the marketing industry. From the evolving role of CMOs and the impact of AI on agencies to the challenges of education and the growing influence of procurement, the discussion highlighted the complex and dynamic nature of modern marketing. Fo...
2024-06-2541 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - CBS' Radha SubramanyamIn a Legends & Leadership conversation hosted by Jack Myers, Radha Subramanyam, the Chief Research and Analytics Officer of CBS and President of CBS Vision, shared profound and even surprising insights into the robustness and enduring appeal of network television, specifically highlighting CBS's leadership in primetime programming.
2024-06-1241 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkWomenAdvancing - ScreenVision Media's Christine MartinoIn the digital age where advertisers are vying for consumer attention across various platforms, cinema advertising stands out as a uniquely compelling medium. Christine Martino, Chief Revenue Officer at Screenvision Media, emphasized this during her insightful discussion with WomenAdvancing.org host E.B. Moss. Screenvision leverages the traditional appeal of the big screen while harnessing modern data analytics to deliver impactful advertising messages to a captive audience.
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2024-06-1125 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - dentu's Shirli ZelcerIn a recent engaging session of Jack Myers' Legends & Leadership series, Shirli Zelcer, Chief Data and Technology Officer at dentsu, shared her extensive insights into the evolving role of data and technology in advertising. Link above and here to view the video conversation.
With over two decades of experience in analytics, AI, and technology, Zelcer has been a pioneer in adapting and leveraging data to shape marketing strategies. Her journey from the early days of statistics to the advanced realms of artificial intelligence and machine learning reflects the industry's transformative trajectory. "It started out in a...
2024-06-0526 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - aspireTV's Angela CannonIn this week's episode of Legends & Leadership, Jack Myers is joined by Angela Cannon, the dynamic Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks and General Manager of aspireTV. Their conversation covered a range of engaging topics, from the Harlem Globetrotters to the impressive growth and success of aspireTV. Angela shared her diverse responsibilities within the network, her passion for culturally specific content, and her commitment to nonprofit initiatives, providing an in-depth look at her work and vision.
Both Jack and Angela reminisced about their childhood memories of the Harlem Globetrotters, expressing their excitement about a ne...
2024-05-3029 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkLegends & Leadership - Simulmedia's Dave MorganIn a riveting video conversation hosted by Jack Myers for his Legends & Leadership series, Dave Morgan, the founder and CEO of Simulmedia, explores the implications of the continuing transformation across the media and advertising ecosystem. The conversation not only reflects on Dave's career at the forefront of innovation but also explores the pressing challenges and emerging opportunities within the industry, particularly focusing on the need for transparent, data-driven approaches in television and video advertising.
As an outspoken critic of advertisers' shift to procurement and purchasing strategies that have eroded advertising effectiveness, he rhetorically commented, "Ma...
2024-05-3030 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Zuleyka Silver, CBS' The Young and the RestlessAs the Emmy-winning daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless recently celebrated its 50th year on television, and over 12,000 episodes, the series gave starts to many actors’ careers in Hollywood throughout its historic run, including Penn Badgley, Justin Baldoni, Eva Longoria, Shemar Moore, Vivica A. Fox and even Tom Selleck.
One of its newest cast members is Mexican-born actress Zuleyka Silver, who joins us on this episode of Multicultural TV Talk to talk about her experience on the iconic series, transitioning to the fast-paced world of a daytime series, and teases an exciting up...
2023-07-1210 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Carla Baratta, FX's MayansFX's Mayans star Carla Baratta has been with the show since the very beginning and reflects on her time on the series, the life changes she experienced during that time, and praised recent breakthroughs for Hispanic and Latin representation in the U.S.
New episodes of Mayans air Wednesdays at 10pm ET on FX, available to stream next day on Hulu
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2023-07-0511 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Liza Colón-Zayas of FX's THE BEAROne of last year’s most pleasant surprises of new series came from the freshman comedy series The Bear, centering on an award-winning young chef, played by Critics’ Choice winner Jeremy Allen White, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to revamp his family’s crumbling sandwich shop. Among the boisterous gallery of characters that help keep the restaurant running is Tina, played by this week’s guest Liza Colón-Zayas, a line cook with no filter who she describes as part “mama bear” and part “general”.
The veteran actress of stage and screen looks back at her varied career...
2023-06-2917 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMrs. Kasha Davis, Tyler Dichiara, Damian Terriquez and Brian Falduto - Pride Month RoundtableIn celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are thrilled to be joined by a delightful group from across the entertainment industry and the LGBTQ+ community: Damian Terriquez, Netflix’s Glamorous; Mrs. Kasha Davis, RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars; Tyler DiChiara, The CW’s Gotham Knights; and former child actor-turned-country music star Brian Falduto.
The group discusses the figures and performances they saw growing up that made them feel represented, how some of their current work is helping push for meaningful representation and authentic storytelling, the impact of recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation throughout the country...
2023-06-1634 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Cristo Fernandez, TED LASSO, Apple TV+When an injury ended his dreams of playing soccer on a professional level, Cristo Fernández decided to tackle his other dream: filmmaking and acting. Little did he know that the perfect opportunity would come along in which he could combine all of his talents in a single role, Ted Lasso fan favorite Dani Rojas. “I never imagined when I dreamed of being a soccer player that it would come back to me in this way, but I was always open thanks to my friends and family who pushed me to study and find something else. I learned discipline and...
2023-05-3118 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Aliza Vellani, Julia Lee and Kristian Flores - AAPI Actors RoundtableIn honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by a panel of three actors from the AAPI community to discuss what performances made them feel represented growing up, the current state of AAPI representation in entertainment and media and what changes need to take place in order for progress to continue in a meaningful and positive way. Joining us for this roundtable are actress, model and advocate Julia Lee; star of Paramount+ series School Spirits Kristian Flores; and star of Netflix’s Sweet Tooth Aliza Vellani.
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2023-05-2424 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Jhulenty Delossantos, CBS' The EqualizerRising star of stage and screen, and a former fellow classmate of mine, Jhulenty Delossantos joins us to talk all about his time working on multiple CBS series, including a role that went from a co-star to recurring guest starring role with action-packed scenes on “The Equalizer”.
You can see Jhulenty Delossantos back on The Equalizer on Sunday, April 23rd at 8pm ET on CBS
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2023-04-2011 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Alexis Sides, "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies"Continuing the legacy of the 1978 film Grease, and the 1971 musical it was based on, comes the new musical dramedy Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, a prequel series set in 1954 which focuses on the misfit students at Rydell high school who create the iconic Pink Ladies clique.
In his television debut, triple-threat Alexis Sides talks with us about his early love of acting that began when he was growing up in Mexico, what it felt like working with such a diverse cast in a typically white-centered time period, and how he is similar and...
2023-04-1416 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Reid Scott and Jason Ralph, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"As we approach the final season of the Emmy-winning comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, we spoke with two of the newest cast members on the series, Reid Scott and Jason Ralph, who respectively play late-night talk show host Gordon Ford and his talent booker Gordon Ford. The two stars share their experience tackling their larger roles, from recurring in season four to main cast members for the final season, as well as some of the biggest lessons they’ve learned while in production and how the show has championed breaking the glass ceiling and telling powerful, female-driven stories.
2023-04-1410 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak and Michael Zegen, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"As one of the most critically-acclaimed and awarded comedies of the last decade bids farewell, we are pleased to have had the chance to speak with some of the cast of Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ahead of its fifth and final season. Tony Shahloub, Kevin Pollak, and Michael Zegen play the titular stand-up comedian Miriam “Midge” Maisel’s father, father-in-law and ex-husband, and look back at the last five seasons, how they’ve changed as individuals in that time, and what they hope audiences take away from the show.
2023-04-1310 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Aaron Jennings, NBC's "Grand Crew"While he may play a mild-mannered accountant on NBC’s hangout comedy Grand Crew, Aaron Jennings has practically been in the industry his entire life with Brent Jennings (The CW’s All American) and Juanita Jennings (FOX’s STAR) as his parents. “The art world is something I was very familiar with growing up but I didn’t see myself making a career out of it until I was in about 10th grade and I dove right in,” he explained. “They didn’t want me to do it as a child. They wanted me to know what it was like to be a nor...
2023-04-0713 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Lisa Guerrero, "Inside Edition"Award-winning journalist, Chief Investigative Correspondent of Inside Edition and now author Lisa Guerrero joins us to talk all about her new memoir Warrior: The Path To Being Brave, a tell-all about her most vulnerable moments and how she overcame them. Though Lisa is nowhere near the end of her career, the usual point in time for memoirs to be written, she says that this was the perfect time for Warrior to come out.
2023-03-2716 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - stars of "Kung Fu" Olivia Liang, Yvonne Chapman, Shannon Dang, and Vanessa KaiIn honor of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to be joined by the leading ladies of The CW’s Kung Fu: series star Olivia Liang, her onscreen sister Shannon Dang, her mentor Vanessa Kai, and their villain Yvonne Chapman. Fresh off their season 3 finale earlier this month, the four actresses reflect on the past three years they’ve worked together, sharing the most significant lessons they’ve learned, the women in their lives they used as inspiration for their roles, and the improvements they hope to see in the entertainment industry regarding representation.
2023-03-2237 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Loretta Devine, "A Snowy Day In Oakland"Emmy-winning star of stage and screen Loretta Devine joins us to talk about her upcoming film, A Snowy Day Oakland, where she plays the hilarious local gossip Jeanette, with an all-star cast including Nicole Ari Parker, Michael Jai White, Kimberly Elise, Tony Plana, Keith David, and Jackée Harry.
A Snowy Day In Oakland is in theatres March 17th.
2023-03-1609 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Bloom Li and Jingyi Shao, "Chang Can Dunk", Disney+Underdog stories and sports have crossed over for decades. Rocky, The Little Giants, The Waterboy, Bend It Like Beckham, The Blind Side, even Kung Fu Panda, these stories follow the unassuming protagonist who is dismissed by their peers as they go on a journey of self-discovery and to come out on top, proving themselves to their doubters. Tackling the classic genre is writer and director Jingyi Shao, making his feature film directorial debut, and rising star Bloom Li in the hilarious, poignant and heartfelt semi-autobiographical sports comedy film Chang Can Dunk, coming to Disney+ March 10th.
2023-03-0813 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Jojo Fleites and Nida Khurshid, The CW's "The Winchesters"Just in time for tonight’s season finale, we are joined by two of the stars of The Winchesters, Jojo Fleites and Nida Khurshid, for a look back on the year since the series pilot was filmed, how they’ve grown as actors and individuals throughout production, and the impact of being part of The CW’s mission to increase diversity and representation. The series takes place in the post-Vietnam War 1970s, creating a perfect backdrop for a more diverse cast during this decade of social change and progression.
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2023-03-0721 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Chad C. Coleman, Angela Lewis, Ayesha Harris and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut - Roundtable InterviewClosing out this Black History month we are joined by a delightful panel of actors, from rising stars to industry veterans, including Chad L. Coleman (The CW’s Superman & Lois), Ayesha Harris (Netflix’s upcoming Glamorous), Angela Lewis (FX’s Snowfall) and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Star Trek: Picard, Paramount+), for a conversation on diversity, inclusion, and representation in entertainment.
2023-02-2856 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Isabella Gomez, E! Original Movie "Royal Rendezvous"For her first lead role in a romantic comedy, star Isabella Gomez was whisked away to Ireland for a fast-paced, 15-day shoot and was able to unleash her inner chef for the E! Original Movie Royal Rendezvous. Gomez stars as Cat, a talented young chef from East LA who is picked by a royal family to prepare a banquet. Romances blossom, chaos ensues and Gomez returns to Multicultural TV Talk to chat all about her role in the upcoming TV movie.
2023-02-2314 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Alyson Fouse, creator & showrunner of 'Act Your Age' on BounceTV---
2023-02-2332 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Industry Diversity, Progress, and the Next Steps Forward, a Roundtable DiscussionIn honor of Black History Month, we are thrilled to present this special roundtable interview with a trio of talent, executives, and industry professionals to discuss the current state of diversity and representation in the industry and what the next steps are for continued progress, brought to by Ampersand.
Joining us for this discussion: Karrington Symonds, VP of Content and Programming, HBCUGo; J. Bernard Calloway, actor, The Ms. Pat Show, BET+; and Aaron Finklestein, Head of Recruitment, Ampersand
2023-02-2131 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Tien Tran and Suraj Sharma, Hulu's "How I Met Your Father"After just wrapping up season two of their hit Hulu series How I Met Your Father, stars Tien Tran and Suraj Sharma chat with us about what fans can expect to see in the double size second season, how the cast chemistry and trust is stronger than ever, and what it was like filming in front of a live studio audience for the first time for their season two finale.
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2023-02-1710 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Germain Arroyo, CBS series "SWAT" and Netflix's "Ratched"Rising star Germain Arroyo joins us this week and talks about his early days coming up as an actor, reflects on what it was like pursuing an acting career in a pre-pandemic Hollywood, and discusses some of his biggest television roles, including a recent episode of ABC’s The Rookie, Netflix’s Ratched where they worked closely with Brandon Flynn and Sharon Stone, and his latest appearance in CBS series SWAT which airs tonight.
2023-02-1023 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Diamond White, Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurWith the increased diversity and representation across Disney’s properties, from animation to Marvel and Star Wars titles, their next hero to tackle the small screen is Moon Girl in the upcoming animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Joining us to talk all about the energetic, loveable and genius titular hero is her voice actor, actress and singer Diamond White.
“One girl can make a difference. One person can make a difference,” Diamond explained of what she hopes audiences take away from the series. “Lunella’s superpower is her brain. So use your brain, don’t let th...
2023-02-0707 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Blake Abbie, Netflix's Bling Empire: New YorkAfter a hit debut season in 2021, Netflix’s Bling Empire has expanded to the East Coast as it follows original cast member Dorothy Wang for a New York City adventure in Bling Empire: New York. Described by many as Crazy Rich Asians meets Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the series follows affluent Asian American families and individuals, from designers to billionaire CEOs and mega-influencers. To tell us all about the new season, we are joined by series cast member, fashion editor and actor Blake Abbie.
2023-01-2612 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Analisa Velez, Paramount+ series The GameFor our final episode of Multicultural TV Talk of the year, we are delighted to be joined by actress, singer and producer Analisa Velez, who plays Raquel on the Paramount+ series The Game, to talk all about season two of the revival series. As this was Velez’s first series regular role, she harkens back to her audition, remembering that she made it a goal to have fun with it. "It was one of the first auditions where I just dove in," she recalls. "I gave it everything I had and didn't care to be right. I wanted to ma...
2022-12-2212 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Constance Marie, NBC's Lopez vs LopezTelevision and film star Constance Marie joins us just before the holidays to talk all about her guest-starring role in the upcoming Christmas episode of NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, where she plays a member of George's ex-wife's extended family visiting for noche buena (Christmas Eve). Constance starred for six seasons alongside George Lopez in his self-titled sitcom before it was abruptly canceled in 2007. During our conversation, she reflects on how far Hispanic and Latine representation has come since her early career days, and what it was like reuniting with George and several other co-stars from their previous show.
2022-12-1510 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Rick Sanchez, Emmy-winning journalist & CEO of Agua MediaWe are joined in this edition of Multicultural TV Talk by Emmy-winning journalist, author, podcast host and CEO of Agua Media Rick Sanchez, whose career spans nearly 30 years as an anchor on CNN, Fox News, NBC, Univision and iHeartRadio. Our conversation with Rick ranges from Hispanic representation in entertainment, to the current state of news and media, to the many changes that must be made to improve how Hispanics are perceived.
2022-12-0822 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Alex Rich, FX on Hulu's The PatientAlex Rich, a Critics Choice Award nominee for his acclaimed role as the young version of the title character in the National Geographic limited series "Picasso," joins us to talk about his physically and emotionally taxing role as Elias, the victim of a serial killer, in the chilling FX on Hulu series The Patient. Rich worked alongside Steve Carrell as Alan, a troubled therapist held prisoner by his homicidal patient; Domhnall Gleeson as the murderous Sam, and one of our previous guests, Linda Emond, who plays Sam's villainous mother.
2022-11-3013 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Sarah Podemski, Jeremiah Bitsui and Dallas Goldtooth - Indigenous Actors RoundtableIn celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are thrilled to welcome a wonderful panel of actors from the Indigenous community for a special roundtable discussion. Joining us are Sarah Podemski (Reservation Dogs, Resident Alien), Jeremiah Bitsui (Better Call Saul, Dark Winds) and Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs, Rutherford Falls). These stage and screen stars share their perspectives on the recent strides regarding Indigenous representation, the changes that need to be made in entertainment, and the work there is still left to do.
2022-11-2240 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Jimmy Smits, CBS' "East New York"Jimmy Smits of CBS’ “East New York” We are honored and delighted to be joined by Emmy Award-winning actor of stage and screen Jimmy Smits who after decades of work on long-running series like LA Law and NYPD Blue, is back on primetime in CBS’ latest procedural East New York. Jimmy reflects on his career and early inspirations, how it feels seeing a part of Brooklyn where he grew up reflected on television, and admits he didn’t expect to be back on a procedural at this point in his career. “I didn’t really...
2022-11-1824 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Grace Dove, ABC's Alaska DailyABC's latest drama, Alaska Daily, stars Hilary Swank as Eileen Fitzgerald, an award-winning journalist whose career suffers a nearly fatal blow. Desperate to keep her career alive, she relocates to Anchorage, Alaska, to help a local outlet with a number of unresolved cases related to Missing and Murdered Indigenious Women (MMIW), a very real issue among the indigenious community across North America.
Series star Grace Dove joins us on Multicultural TV Talk to talk about her role in the series as Rosalind "Roz" Friendly, a headstrong young journalist. "Roz" is assigned to open MMIW cold cases alongside...
2022-11-0816 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Mason Alexander Park, NBC's Quantum LeapStage and screen actor Mason Alexander Park joins us to talk about their role in NBC’s action-packed revival of Quantum Leap where they play Ian, the series’ resident tech expert and the mastermind that rebuilt Ziggy, the AI unit that gives Ben (Raymond Lee) information on his leaps.
Mason talks about how as a "very strange kid" they delved into science and tech at an early age. They reveal that some of their early inspirations in entertainment included John Cameron Mitchell in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Tim Curry in Rocky Horror Pict...
2022-10-2712 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Enrique Arrizon, Chord Overstreet, and the cast of AcapulcoAs winter approaches, its time to head back to the sunny Las Colinas resort as the cast of Acapulco teases some of the new storylines, relationships and changes ahead in the second season of the beloved Apple TV+ comedy series. Paired together in this group interview are Enrique Arrizon and Fernando Carsa as best friends Maximo and Memo; Chord Overstreet and Camila Perez as the newly engaged Chad and Julia; and Jessica Collins and Rafael Cebrián as two of the show’s biggest personalities, resort owner Diane and head poolboy Hector.
2022-10-2112 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Justin Johnson Cortez, The CW's Walker IndependenceRising star Justin Johnson Cortez joins us to talk about his portrayal of Calian, a young Apache tracker who helps Abigail Walker on her quest for justice against her husband's killer, in The CW’s Walker Independence. As this is Justin's first series regular role, he talks about some of the surprising technical aspects behind working on a series that takes place over 100 years ago, how much it means to him as a Latino Indigenous actor to take on an Indigenous role, and how his mixed heritage allowed him to connect with his character.
2022-10-1315 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind The Scenes In Hollywood - Linda Emond, FX on Hulu's "The Patient"Three-time Tony Award nominated actress Linda Emond joins us to talk about her role in the chilling new series, FX on Hulu’s The Patient where she stars alongside Steve Carrell and Domhnall Gleeson. The Joel Fields and Joseph Weisman-helmed series, who previously collaborated on FX’s hit series The Americans, follows a psychotherapist (Carrell), who is imprisoned by his client Sam (Gleeson) who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Emond plays Sam’s mother Candace who while not completely supportive of her son’s behavior, certainly isn’t discouraging of it either. “I felt lucky ev...
2022-10-1013 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Alisa Reyes, Disney's The Proud FamilyAlisa Reyes is no stranger to the voiceover world, and even moreso to returning to beloved franchises after years since they wrapped: Nickelodeon’s All That and Disney Channel’s The Proud Family. Alisa shares her experiences working on both series’ original runs, how emotional and fulfilling it felt to return nearly two decades later, and the impact the show has had for young audiences of color who grew up watching them, as well as the first time she felt represented in entertainment when growing up.
Reyes’ big break was in 1994 when she joined the premiere cast of Nicke...
2022-10-0613 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Katherine McNamara, The CW's Walker IndependenceKatherine McNamara, star of The CW’s Walker Independence, joins us to talk about her leading role in the highly anticipated prequel series to the hit series Walker. Katherine shares her experience working on the series, which turns the classic Western genre on its head; instead of the "traditional" leading male hero, McNamara's character Abby Walker is not a damsel in distress. Rather, she takes charge as she seeks her husband’s killer with the help of townspeople and fellow outsiders.
2022-10-0510 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Latinx Actors & Directors RoundtableIn celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we are joined by a delightful panel of professionals from the stage, screen and behind the scenes for a special roundtable discussion. Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by Phillip Garcia, currently starring in Freevee series Sprung; television and film director Gabriela Tagliavini, whose latest project Christmas With You stars Aimee Garcia and Freddie Prinze Jr.; and stage and screen actor Eric Anthony Lopez, currently starring in Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera and the upcoming Disney+ film Chang Can Dunk. The group shared the individuals who mad...
2022-09-2033 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Lil Mike and Funny Bone, FX on Hulu's Reservation DogsJoining us from Oklahoma City are brothers, rappers and actors Lil Mike and Funny Bone, who received national recognition after their viral performance on America’s Got Talent in 2013 where they showcased their Indigenous heritage through their original rap song "Do The Rain Dance" that wowed the judges and audiences alike. The pair has recurred as the equally hilarious and talented brothers Mose and Mekko on the hit FX on Hulu comedy series Reservation Dogs which, while snubbed by the Emmys, won the AFI Award, Independent Spirit Award, Peabody Award and Gotham Award for its premiere season.
2022-09-0818 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - cast of HBO Max's House of HoIn this episode of Multicultural TV Talk we are joined by three stars of HBO Max’s House of Ho -- siblings Washington and Judy and Washington's wife Lesley -- to discuss the upcoming second season of the hit reality series, which has joined the likes of Bling Empire in bringing affluent Asian American families to the unscripted TV space. While the first season dealt with sibling rivalry, marital problems and a divorce, the second season sheds some light on Washington's recovery and sobriety, as well as the family’s growth since the series' inaugural season in 2020.
2022-08-2413 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Amr Elsheikh, Showtime's City On A HillIn this episode of Multicultural TV Talk we are joined by actor Amr Elsheikh, who discusses his latest role -- a multi-episode arc on the Showtime series City on a Hill. He portrays Moustafa Mody, a new character in the show's third season.
Amr talks with us about his upbringing in Egypt and initial dreams of becoming a professional soccer player, a feat he nearly achieved until an untimely injury delayed the opportunity, as well as what sparked his interest in acting. And he shares that there are very few Egyptian and Arabic actors...
2022-08-2319 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Julia Lester, High School Musical: The SeriesActress Julia Lester joins us on the podcast this week to chat about the latest season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+. Julia shares what she looks forward to audiences seeing in season three and some of the biggest changes from previous seasons (including the big production move from Utah to Los Angeles). She also talks about her recent Broadway debut in Into the Woods as Little Red, starring opposite Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller and Gavin Creel.
2022-07-2717 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - David Del Rio, Hulu's MaggieTelevision and film actor David Del Rio joins us this week to chat all about the new Hulucomedy series Maggie, which follows a young psychic who, for the first time, sees herself in a glimpse of the future when she meets David's character Ben. David shares how he and his co-star Rebecca Rittenhouse prioritized their on-screen chemistry as they developed their characters, his experience filming yet another series during the pandemic, and how Latin TV legends like John Leguizamo made him feel represented growing up.
2022-07-1910 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - David Collins & Rob Eric of Scout Productions, creators of Queer Eye and HBO Max's LegendaryTo close out Pride month, we are joined by David Collins, Co-Founder, and Rob Eric, Chief Creative Officer, of Scout Productions, the Emmy and Academy Award-winning production company. David and Eric are the creative minds behind iconic LGBTQ+ centered series including the groundbreaking Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, HBO Max’s ballroom competition show Legendary, the Netflix reboot Queer Eye, the HBO Max street fashion competition series The Hype, the historical documentary Equal and their Academy Award winning documentary The Fog of War.
2022-06-3025 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Cassandra James, ABC's General Hospital; CBC's Sort OfAmerican-Canadian actress and General Hospital star Cassandra James joins us for a delightful chat about her experience working on the decades-spanning series, including her reaction to booking the role of Dr. Terry Randolph, which made headlines as Cassandra became the first openly trans actor to portray a trans character in daytime television, and the increasing importance of gratitude in life.
2022-06-2414 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - "Love, Victor" Stars on Farewell SeasonTo celebrate and say farewell to the beloved teen dramedy Love, Victor, we are joined by three of its young stars, Anthony Turpel (‘Felix’), Isabella Ferreira (‘Pilar’), and Mateo Fernandez (‘Adrian’). The trio talks about their character’s growth, share what they hope audiences take away from the series, and reminisce about what they were thinking and feeling on their first day of production. “I remember being so nervous and not knowing what to do or what to say,” Ferreira shared. Although the young actress had worked on series like Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black, her role in Love, Vic...
2022-06-1411 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Danielle Pinnock, CBS' GhostsDanielle Pinnock, one of the many breakout stars in the ensemble of CBS' hit comedy Ghosts, joins us on the podcast and chats about her experiences working on the series, sharing that she was actually a replacement for the initial actress cast as Alberta, and how she is the total opposite of her character. She describes herself as a "home body" while Alberta is a "boisterous, brassy, delicious hot mess of a diva! Danielle also shares who from history and her own life inspired her character. "I wanted to pay homage to all of the unsung heroes of the 1920...
2022-06-1016 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Justin Sylvester, host of E!'s Daily PopTo kick off our Pride Month line-up of guests, we are joined by the delightful and hilarious Emmy-nominated host of E!'s Daily Pop, Justin Sylvester! He tells us that the show's recent milestone -- five years on E! and counting (with more than 1,200 episodes to date) -- came as quite the surprise to all of its hosts. "I started having flashbacks of how many people came through the door to guest co-host or promote something," he says. "We’ve just had so much fun over the years."
2022-06-0716 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Charles Parnell, Top Gun: MaverickJust in time for the theatrical release of the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick, we are joined by actor and voiceover artist Charles Parnell who plays Rear Admiral Solomon "Warlock" Bates. He chats with us about working on a film that was four years in the making, how Sidney Poitier was a huge influence on him growing up, and how his younger self would react to hearing that he’d star in the sequel to one of the biggest films of the '80s.
2022-05-2608 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Roman Zaragoza, Soji Arai, Saylor Bell Curda and Kian TalanOur second panel discussion in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month features (pictured below, left to right) Kian Talan (CBS' NCIS: Hawai’i), Román Zaragoza (CBS’ Ghosts), Soji Arai (Apple TV+'s Pachinko) and Saylor Bell Curda (Disney+'s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series). The four talk about how their varying cultural backgrounds influenced the ways in which they saw themselves represented growing up, some of the AAPI stories they hope to see more of in the future, and the career struggles that come with being a mixed-race actor who is seen as "not A...
2022-05-2430 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkBehind the Scenes in Hollywood - Nicholas Alexander Chavez of ABC's "General Hospital" We are excited to welcome rising star Nicholas Alexander Chavez of ABC's iconic daytime soap General Hospital to the first edition of our new video interview series Behind The Scenes In Hollywood. Nicholas chats with us about his audition experience for the role of Spencer Cassidine, how he channeled his own life experiences into the character, and, as a fan of fantasy and sci-fi, the potential outlandish soap storylines he hopes to be a part of in the future. "As an actor, I've never gotten to do anything with magic or fantasy. I would say that General Hospit...
2022-05-1616 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Sierra Kate, Desmond Chiam, Max Huang and Mike Cabellon - AAPI Actors RoundtableIn honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are joined by actors from across film and television for a special roundtable discussion. Desmond Chiam (Marvel's Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Prime Video's With Love), Max Huang (Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat ), Sierra Katow (HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls) and Mike Cabellon (NBC's Mr. Mayor) share their thoughts on the current state of AAPI representation in entertainment, what they hope to see more of throughout Hollywood in the near future, and the impact that some of their own roles have had on their community.
2022-05-1234 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - T. Murph of Hulu’s “Woke”Actor and stand-up comedian T. Murph joins us on the podcast this week to talk about season two of Woke, which recently released its second season on Hulu. Woke follows a cartoonist Keef Knight (Lamorne Morris) who is on the brink of mainstream success when a traumatic incident with police changes his perspective on the world. T. Murph chats with us about the changes that season two underwent from it’s pre-pandemic first season, including a production move from Vancouver to Atlanta, how his fellow stand-up comedians were the best representation he felt growing up, and why th...
2022-05-0212 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - TikTok star Antonio Baldwin aka TonyTalksThis week we are joined by TikTok star, comedian and content creator Antonio Baldwin -- aka TonyTalks! Through his hilarious comedy sketches, Tony has amassed a combined two million followers across social media platforms. He shares how creativity and authenticity have been key to his success, his vision for a potential longer format comedy show for television, and his advice for content creators who land ad partnerships with brands and businesses -- as he recently did with Fox for the comedy series Welcome to Flatch and the free streaming service Tubi. His content for both is linked below.
2022-04-2015 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Cast of HBO Max's The GarciasThis week we are thrilled to be joined by the cast of the HBO Max series The Garcias, a revival and continuation of the Nickelodeon family comedy The Brothers Garcia. The entire main cast has returned to reprise their roles, now over twenty years later, with the Garcia siblings all grown up, and new cast members playing their spouses, children and friends. The cast talks with us about multicultural Latine experiences that are not often showcased in television and media, including biracial marriages, growing up mixed-race, and the varying dynamics amongst the Latine community.
2022-04-1318 minMediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Courtney B. Vance, AMC's 61st StreetThis week we are joined by Tony Award, Critics Choice Award and two-time Emmy Award winner Courtney B. Vance, who talks about his upcoming series on AMC, 61st Street -- a gritty drama that, despite being based on a novel, could easily have been ripped from today's headlines. ("It's a nightmare we all fear," he says.) Vance also reminisces about his big break: co-starring opposite James Earl Jones and Mary Alice in a 1985 production at Yale Repertory Theatre of August Wilson's Fences that famously made its way to Broadway with the cast intact -- and how the industry has...
2022-04-0515 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - The Cast/Creators of CBC and FUSE Comedy "TallBoyz"This week we are joined by the hilarious creators and stars of the CBC and FUSE sketch comedy series TallBoyz: Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Franco Nguyen, and Tim Blair! The four share how their show came to fruition from sketch comedy festivals to television, some of their favorite sketches and recurring characters, and the many social issues the series has approached with a lighthearted sense of humor, including race, politics, cultural appropriation, and toxic masculinity. TallBoyz premieres Wednesday, March 23rd at 10 pm ET on FUSE
2022-03-2320 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Yvonne Chapman and Shannon Dang, The CW's Kung FuJoining us for a special edition of Multicultural TV Talk in honor of Women's History Month are two of the stars of The CW's Kung Fu, Yvonne Chapman and Shannon Dang who talk all about the second season of the hit series, the positive impact the show has had in regards to Asian American representation, and the women they took inspiration from for their respective roles. Kung Fu airs Wednesdays at 9pm on The CW
2022-03-1421 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - X Mayo, NBC's "American Auto"Actress, writer and comedian X Mayo joins us to talk about the first season of NBC comedy American Auto; her reaction to booking the role, which is her first ever series regular role; and how she uses her sketch comedy group "Who Made The Potato Salad?" to provide industry resources for actors, writers and artists of color. The season finale of American Auto airs Tuesday, March 8th at 8pm ET on NBC and all episodes are available to stream on Hulu and Peacock.
2022-03-0717 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Phil Augusta Jackson, Co-Creator and Showrunner, Co-Creator and Showrunner of NBC's Grand CrewWe are joined by the co-creator and showrunner of NBC's latest hangout comedy Grand Crew, Phil Augusta Jackson. Just in time for the season finale, Phil shares how his wine bar hangouts with friends led to the show's inception, what he learned from his co-creator Dan Goor while working together on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and his hopes that audiences watch the show for some lighthearted humor during increasingly tense times.
2022-03-0414 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Harvey Guillén, Prime Video's "Reacher", FX's "What We Do In The Shadows"Television and film actor Harvey Guillén joins us to talk about his latest role on Prime Video action drama "Reacher", the audition experience for his now Critics Choice nominated role in FX's hit comedy "What We Do In The Shadows" and how he tries to be the representation for young Latinx that he didn't see when he was growing up.
2022-03-0320 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Sasha Compère, Freeform's "Single Drunk Female"Love Life and Miracle Workers actress Sasha Compère joins us to chat about her latest project, Freeform comedy Single Drunk Female. Sasha shares how she perfectly related to her character as a first-generation Haitian-American, how the series is relatable for so many young millennials navigating adulthood while tackling serious issues, and the often unexpected universality of immigrant stories in media.
New episodes of Single Drunk Female air Thursdays at 10:30 pm ET on Freeform.
2022-02-2510 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Carter Redwood, CBS' "FBI: International"Joining us just in time for the return of CBS acclaimed hit FBI: International is actor Carter Redwood who talks with us about his reaction to joining the ever-growing Dick Wolf Television Universe (by next month, he’ll have ten series on the air!), his experience filming the series in Budapest, and why he’d tell his younger self to learn patience while navigating the entertainment industry.
2022-02-2212 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Francia Raisa of Hulu's "How I Met Your Father"Television and film star Francia Raisa joins us to talk all about her latest series, Hulu's How I Met Your Father, which was just renewed for a second season! Francia shares her early Latina inspirations like Salma Hayek and Selena, how the diversity among the cast in HIMYF is increasingly important for audiences to see, and reminisces on her first major television role on ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
2022-02-1610 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultual TV Talk - Mariel Molino, ABC's Promised LandIn this episode of Multicultural TV Talk we are joined by actress Mariel Molino who shares her reaction to being cast as Carmen in ABC's Promised Land, how her character was the perfect role to show her own multicultural, Mexican-American identity and how early trailblazers like Ricky Ricardo paved the way for Latine performers. New episodes of Promised Land are broadcast at 10pm ET on ABC and available to stream the next day on Hulu.
2022-02-0810 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Tonatiuh, ABC's "Promised Land"This week we are joined by actor and voiceover artist Tonatiuh (Starz' VIDA) who chats with us about his audition experience for the role of Antonio in ABC's latest drama Promised Land, how he is able to bring his own identity to his role as an openly gay man, and how each of the casts own immigrant experiences brought authenticity to their roles. New episodes of Promised Land are broadcast at 10pm ET on ABC and available to stream the next day on Hulu.
2022-02-0710 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Asher Grodman, CBS' GhostsThis week we are joined by stage and screen actor Asher Grodman, known for his hilarious portrayal as Trevor, the pantless wall street broker on CBS hit comedy "Ghosts". Asher chats with us about the COVID-induced, abnormally long process of making the series' pilot, the challenges that came with taking on his first truly comedic role, and his reaction to discovering their show's superfan, Mark Hamill!
2022-02-0118 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Justina Machado, Ice Age: The Adventures of Buck Wild, Disney+This week we are joined by television, film and Broadway actress Justina Machado who voices a new character, the fierce and adventurous Zee, in the sixth installment in the Ice Age film franchise. Justina talks with us about how she relates to her character, the messages of family and peace she hopes audiences take away from the film, and the strides made in Latinx representation in recent film and television.
2022-01-2410 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Grasie Mercedes, NBC's "Grand Crew"In the latest episode of Multicultural TV Talk, host Juan Ayala is joined by actress and writer Grasie Mercedes, who plays Fay in NBC's latest hangout comedy "Grand Crew". Grasie talks about her time as a journalist and writer on NBC's "Perfect Harmony" led to her booking a series regular role on "Grand Crew", how the show shines a light on several different Black experiences, and what audiences can look forward to for her character. New episodes of Grand Crew air Tuesdays at 8:30pm ET on NBC, available to stream next day on Peacock and Hulu.
2022-01-0613 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Edi Gathegi of Netflix's The Harder They Fall This week we are joined by star of stage and Edi Gathegi who you may recognize from films such as X-Men: First Class, the Twilight saga and NBC's The Blacklist and spin-off The Blacklist: Redemption. He most recently starred alongside an A-list ensemble in Netflix's action-packed western The Harder They Fall, opposite Jonathan Majors, Regina King and Idris Elba, as real-life outlaw Bill Pickett. Edi shares that while the film is certainly entertaining, it's also educating and bringing to light the amount of Black erasure in westerns since the Golden Age of Hollywood, and how actors like Don Cheadle...
2021-12-1712 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Celebrity Chefs Amira Kassem and Benny Rivera, 'Foodtastic' on Disney+This week we are joined by the two judges of the upcoming Disney+ culinary competition series 'Foodtastic'. In the series, teams of competing chefs, bakers and culinary professionals take on challenges themed after the iconic Disney IP, from Marvel and Star Wars to Pixar and animated Disney classics. Kassem and Rivera share some of their favorite challenges, the most impressive displays they saw this season and how proud they and series host Keke Palmer felt to be the faces of the series as people of color.
2021-12-1015 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Amara La Negra, host of Fuse's Don't Cancel MeIn the latest episode of Multicultural TV Talk, we are joined by actress, singer, dancer, author and television host Amara La Negra who chats all things Don't Cancel Me, her new show on Fuse and Fuse+ that tackles taboo topics, from sex and racism to colorism and gender identity. "We're in an era where nobody wants to be wrong. Nobody wants to be judged," she shared. "People are afraid to voice their opinions and say what they think because they don't want to get cancelled, they don't want to get judged." New episodes of Don't Cance...
2021-12-0712 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - D'Pharoah Woon-a-tai, Amber Midthunder and more - Indigenous Actors RoundtableIn honor of Native American Heritage Month, Multicultural TV Talk and MediaVillage present a roundtable discussion about the lack of Indigenous representation across media and recent impressive efforts on the part of networks, studios and streamers to change that. Guests include D’Pharoah Woon-a-tai of the critically-acclaimed FX on Hulu series Reservation Dogs; Rainbow Dickerson, from the award-winning film Beans; Isabella Leblanc from the upcoming Pet Sematary prequel on Paramount+, and Amber Midthunder from The CW’s Roswell, New Mexico.
2021-11-2337 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Haskiri Velazquez, Peacock's Saved By The BellThis week we're joined by the star of Peacock's revival of Saved By The Bell, Haskiri Velazquez. She chats with us about what viewers can look forward to in the upcoming second season, her experience leading the new generation of fans to the beloved series, and how she often didn't feel represented in media growing up until shows like George Lopez and Ugly Betty came along. Season two of Saved by the Bell is available to stream November 24th exclusively on Peacock.
2021-11-2212 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Valerie Loo & Harrison Xu, FX on Hulu's American Horror StoriesMulticultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by Valerie Loo and Harrison Xu of FX on Hulu's American Horror Stories, who share their experience playing siblings on the series, the surprising call they received that they'd be returning to the anthology series for the season finale, and what they want to see more of and less of regarding Asian representation in media. American Horror Stories' first season is available to stream exclusively on content hub FX on Hulu.
2021-11-1219 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Anthony Lee Medina, Apple TV+ series 'Truth Be Told'Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by stage and screen actor Anthony Lee Medina who shares all things 'Truth Be Told'. Anthony shares his experience working on the series' second season opposite Kate Hudson, how he often didn't truly feel represented while growing up, and his hopes for LGBTQ+ and Latinx representation in entertainment.
Season two of Truth Be Told is now streaming on Apple TV+
2021-11-0211 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Frankie Rodriguez, Ariela Barer, Scarlett Estevez and Fernando CarlaHispanic Heritage Month may be over but that’s not stopping these young Latinx television stars from sharing their thoughts about diversity and Latinx representation in entertainment! Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by: Ariela Barer, Marvel’s Runaways; Frankie Rodriguez, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Disney+; Scarlett Estevez, Disney Channel's Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion; Fernando Carsa, Apple TV+ series Acapulco. The group chats about the first times they felt represented, the Latinx stars they’d like to work with in the future and the importance of positive and meaningful Latinx representation in television and media.
2021-11-0220 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Raini Rodriguez, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon's 'Rugrats'Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by actress, singer and voiceover artist Raini Rodriguez who chats with us about the updated iteration of the classic 90s cartoon, shares a special clip from one of her episodes and why it was a dream come true for her to join the cast of the series. The second half of season one is available to stream on Paramount+ October 7th.
2021-10-0510 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Ashly Burch, Disney Channel's "The Ghost and Molly McGraw"Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by Emmy Award-winning writer, actress and voiceover artist Ashly Burch who talks all things The Ghost and Molly McGee, the new Disney Channel animated series where she stars as Molly McGee. Ashly talks about how her biracial identity and culture was implemented into her character, how impactful the series can be for mixed race families, and how the series tone reminds her of the classic 90s Disney Channel Original Movie Halloweentown.
2021-09-2908 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Latinx Actors Roundtable: Isabella Gomez, Gabriela Fresquez & moreMulticultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by Isabella Gomez (Netflix's One Day at a Time), Gabriela Fresquez (Telemundo's Radar 2021), Cristina Rodlo (Netflix's No One Gets Out Alive) and Román Zaragoza (CBS' Ghosts), for our first Latinx Actors Roundtable in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The four talk about the representation (and lack thereof) they experienced growing up, overcoming being stereotyped, colorism and advocating for LGBTQ+ representation through some of their work.
2021-09-1635 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Devery Jacobs, FX on Hulu's "Reservation Dogs"Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is joined by star of the latest FX on Hulu series, "Reservation Dogs", a new half-hour comedy that follows four Indigenous teens living in rural Oklahoma. Devery shares how her point-of-view on her community is the complete opposite of her character Elora Danan, how she felt like a big sister to her co-stars as the most experienced actor, and how 'Reservation Dogs' championed authenticity with an all-Indigenous lead cast, directors and writers. 'Reservation Dogs' streams new episodes Mondays, on FX on Hulu.
2021-08-3016 min
MediaVillage Podcast NetworkMulticultural TV Talk - Yvette Monreal, The CW series "DC's Stargirl"Multicultural TV Talk host Juan Ayala is current star of The CW's latest expansion into their growing DC superhero catalogue, Yvette Monreal who plays Yolanda Montez, who fights crime alongside her fellow Justice Society of America heroes as Wildcat. Yvette shares how she was cast in the series while filming another project in Spain, and which DC superhero she'd love to see make an appearance on DC's Stargirl.
2021-08-2413 min
Constructing CultureJack Myers – Founder of MediaVillage – On Inclusive Marketing & ManagementJack Myers is a media ecologist and founder of media consultancy, MyersBizNet and B2B network, MediaVillage.
2020-04-1326 min
FUTURE NOW Media PodcastThe State of the Industry - Jack Meyers, Media Ecologist, Chairman and Founder, MediaVillage (2017)What does the future of media look like? Media ecologist Jack Meyers, the founder of MeyersBizNet and MediaVillage, talks about the changing media landscape and how to best take advantage of these changes to advance your career. (FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, The Sheen Center, NYC, June 1, 2017)
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2020-03-2416 minFUTURE NOW Media PodcastThe State of the Industry - John McMenamin, Chief Operating Officer MediaVillage (2018)In today’s episode, John McMenamin, President and Chief Operating Officer, MediaVillage, addresses the evolution of the media and entertainment industry and what new opportunities are being created for young professionals. MediaVillage is a leading research, content marketing and business development company. (FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, The New School, NYC, May 31, 2018)
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2020-01-1422 min