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Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingMaking Creative Decisions w/Matt & Oren - Just Shoot It 481Matt and Oren dig into the creative choices director's make. And they kick it off by looking at the growing influence of AI on the process. They also tackle casting and why it’s more than just finding the “right” actor. But also, what makes for the right actor in a commercial? Comedic timing, tone, understanding the game, our grasp of something else? They also share how many actors they callback and put on avail. And what happens when an actor crushes the audition but doesn’t book it. Do you tell them?Y...2025-06-2659 min
The Chuck ToddCastTariffs Gone Wrong? - Trump's Trade War BackfireChuck begins with analysis of the Trump administration's tariff implementation and personnel changes, including Mike Waltz's removal as national security advisor and Marco Rubio's expanding role within the administration. Then, he’s joined by Oren Cass, a leading conservative economic thinker, on America's trade policy and the challenges of reindustrialization. Cass argues that while tariffs and reindustrialization may be sound concepts, the Trump administration's implementation has been completely counter-productive. They discuss how traditional right-of-center thinking on free trade has evolved, questions whether China's integration into global markets has delivered promised benefits, and explores the regional winners and los...2025-05-051h 29
Cornhole Champions Podcast🌽 Cornhole Champions #21 - Reynolds' Surprise Exit (w/ Liz Fleming)Governor Kim Reynolds stunned us with her bombshell decision not to seek reelection in 2026, creating the first wide-open Republican primary since 2010.On this episode of Cornhole Champions, host Zachary Oren Smith is joined by Iowa Starting Line's Amy Rivers and special guest Liz Fleming (a.k.a @LizfromIowa) to discuss how this political earthquake is reshaping races across the ballot. They examine potential Republican candidates including Attorney General Brenna Bird, House Speaker Pat Grassley, state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, and state Sen. Mike Bousselot.The team also discusses how federal funding cuts are creating a crisis...2025-04-231h 04
This Is A VoiceA Voice Teacher's Dilemma: Rehab vs Overreach - with Mike RucklesSend us a textWhat actually happens in a top-tier vocal coach's studio? What is "crack sob" and why is it so common in Broadway belting? What's the deal with voice rehab?In this episode of This Is A Voice, Gillyanne and Jeremy are joined once again by Mike Ruckles - Broadway vocal coach and Singing Voice Specialist - to explore the fine line between SLPs (SLTs in the UK), ENTs and voice teachers in voice rehabilitation.From navigating professional boundaries in vocal rehab to decoding the latest Journal of Voice research on "register instability"...2025-04-2228 min
This Is A VoiceVocal Coach to Broadway’s Best: Mike Ruckles on Technique, Trust & TruthSend us a textWhat does it take to keep a Broadway voice strong, expressive, and injury-free through 8 shows a week?🎤 In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mike Ruckles — vocal coach, pianist, musical director, and the quiet powerhouse behind Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning singers and actors.✅ How Mike balances vocal science and artistic nuance✅ The real challenges of coaching Broadway performers✅ Tools for building sustainable technique under pressure✅ Behind-the-scenes stories of vocal breakthroughs✅ Moving away from voice training "Models"Whether you’re a singer, vocal coach, or jus...2025-04-0841 min
CustomerlandOptimizing Grocery: AI Solutions and Future TrendsWhen Amanda Oren and I finally connected after a month of calendar wrangling, I knew the wait was worth it. As VP of Industry Strategy for Grocery North America at Relex, Amanda brings a unique perspective – she joined the company after being a customer herself, giving her both the retailer's and the technology provider's view of the rapidly evolving grocery landscape.Our conversation quickly dived into how Relux's AI-powered demand forecasting is helping grocers reduce inventory costs by an impressive 20% while simultaneously improving product availability and reducing waste. The platform sits atop retailers' transactional systems, aggregating data to...2025-03-1932 min
Stories Inside the Man CaveBucking Tradition: How a Cedar Park Athlete Found His Rodeo CallingSend us a textCole Holland's unexpected journey from Cedar Park football player to professional bareback rider showcases his meteoric rise as one of the top rookies on the PRCA circuit despite having no rodeo background.• Cole transitioned from football to rodeo after watching friend Rocker Steiner compete• Started bareback riding at Sul Ross University with no previous rodeo experience • Currently ranks second in the Resistol Rookie of the Year standings• Recently beat nine-time finalist Oren Larson in Winston-Salem competition• Describes the mental preparation for bareback riding as "kill or be killed" int...2025-03-1437 min
The GistOren Kessler, Author of Palestine 1936The roots of the current conflict in Gaza trace back to the Balfour Declaration and earlier, but also to a series of ethnic killings and counterattacks in the years just before Israel became a state. Oren Kessler joins us to discuss Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict. Plus, Trump’s latest tariff chaos has Canadians resorting to some choice words. And in The Spiel, we examine the status of the most aggressive initiatives of the Trump administration.Produced by Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.com...2025-03-0836 min
Review RewindEpisode 63: National Treasure(2004)We're on a hunt to see if National Treasure deserves its abysmal reviews... and to steal the Declaration of Independence DirectorJon TurteltaubProducerOren Aviv, Jerry BruckheimerScreenwriterTed Elliott, E. Max Frye, Jim Kouf, Marianne Wibberley, Cormac WibberleyDistributorBuena Vista PicturesProduction CoDeclaration Productions Inc., Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Junction2025-02-281h 31
AWadd RadioThe Richmond Commander, Oren Burks, Mike Golic & Radio RowAWadd takes us into The Richmond Commander on the show next as we ask what are positions of need, and what are positions of want for Washington. Oren Burks and other interviews from last night as AWadd had a chance to talk to some stars from Philadelphia. Mike Golic joins AWadd on the show next for Commander's coverage as Mike breaks down the fantastic rookie season of Jayden Daniels. We air a ton of superstar interviews on the show next including interviews with both defensive coordinators for the Chiefs and Eagles.2025-02-0442 min
Fake PresidentsThe Dude-In-Chief (THE CONTENDER, 2000)We cover 2000's THE CONTENDER starring Jeff Bridges as a U. S. president sometime between 2007 and 2010. Joan Allen is a senator nominated to fill an open VP slot who refuses to address any allegations of sexual impropriety in her past. Gary Oldman is a congressman trying to destroy her during the confirmation hearings. Does anyone actually read these show notes? Do we need to mention that Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, William Peterson, Mike Binder, and Saul Rubinek are all in it, too, in order to game some search engines? You know, for all the Rubinek-heads out there?...2025-02-0156 min
Cornhole Champions Podcast🌽Cornhole Champions #6 - Just feed the kids (with Sen. Janice Weiner and Mike Zimmer)Half a million students are enrolled in Iowa’s public schools. And because Iowa charges students for meals, some rack up lunchroom debt and others go hungry. Studies show hunger impacts academic performance, classroom behavior, as well as overall health and even test scores. But so far, the powers that be in Iowa aren’t interested.On this episode of Cornhole Champions, host Zachary Oren Smith chats with Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) about why year-after-year this policy goes nowhere in the Iowa Legislature which convenes again next week. Also, hear from Democrat Mike Zimmer who is runn...2025-01-081h 04