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Old Takes"The Sound of Music," with Savannah SiroisThe hills are alive! Jordan, Ryan & Jake are joined this week by Jordan's wife, Savannah, to talk about 1965's "The Sound of Music," starring Julie Andrews & Christopher Plummer.Follow Old Takes on Instagram.2025-03-241h 16
The Dumb Zone FREEVerne Troyer Celebrity Wife Swap and Today in Fast Food with Mike Sirois | DZ 3-6-25Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneSeverance Sirois re-focuses Dan for today's show. We've got what's new in fast food with Clayton, Sirois talks about his exit from The Freak, we watched the Celebrity Wife Swap episode featuring Hines Ward and Verne Troyer, and Sirois explains the time he had to sneak out of a girl's apartment
(00:00) - Open: With Mike Sirois
(24:07) - Today in Fast Food with Clayton
(42:45) - Dan drove a Cybertruck
(51:20) - Sports: Celebrity Wife Swap with Verne Troyer
(01:29:20) - Severance Sirois' exit...2025-03-073h 11The Dumb Zone FREEDZ 2-7-25: Show from Haas Moto Museum with Mike Sirois and Danny Balis presented by Fair Lease DZ 2-7-25: Show from Haas Moto Museum with Mike Sirois and Danny Balis presented by Fair LeaseGet every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe broadcast live at the Haas Moto Museum thanks to our friends at Fair Lease. Mike Sirois and Danny Balis join the show today and we preview the "big game" with Jared Sandler and Chappy!
(00:00) - Open: Live from Haas Moto Museum
(16:27) - Mike Sirois's grand entrance
(49:20) - Super Bowl preview with Chappy and Jared Sandler
(01:28:34) - News: college kid's foot on the line
(01:44:35) - VM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man
(02:20:52) - Closing remarks with Earl Young
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Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost George Sirois Discusses Getting Into Voice Acting, Audiobook Narrating, and a Podcast NetworkThis week, host & producer George Sirois takes the time to answer some questions about getting into voice acting and audiobook narrating, as well as advice on what to do and what not to do when starting a podcast. Also, if you have an idea for a podcast yourself, the Once Upon a Podcast Network wants to know about it. Send your concept - or some samples of your work - to george@hesgotit.com, and you might be the latest addition to the network's roster. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by...2024-02-2637 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost and Producer George Sirois Has Some Stories and a Big Announcement!It's Part 2 of the 2-part 4-year anniversary special of Excelsior Journeys. Here, host & producer George Sirois answers some questions given to him about how the show got started, about the steepest learning curve that came with starting a podcast, and about what the future holds for Excelsior Journeys. Be sure to listen in as 2023 will be the launch for a brand new venture for this show and nine others.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for...2022-10-1117 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost and Producer George Sirois Recalls His 2019 Call to ActionIt's Part 1 of the 2-part 4-year anniversary special of Excelsior Journeys. Here, host & producer George Sirois recalls a special Call to Action episode he recorded in 2019. Hopefully there will be more people listening to it this time, as well as more people hoping to get their creative works out there. Do you have a question to post for the upcoming Q&A to be recorded Monday night 10/11? Let me know by going HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so...2022-10-0422 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity#TCMTalk with Todd Tucker of Illusion Industries, Part 2On February 19, 2022, horror host Ivonna Cadaver and Excelsior Journeys host and producer George Sirois presented a very special YouTube live Q&A with Todd Tucker, founder of makeup effects house Illusion Industries. The main topic was Illusion Industries' latest project: the makeup effects for Leatherface in the 2022 Netflix film Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Todd had lots of stories to tell and Ivonna did a fabulous job as the host. In this second of two parts, the "after-party" started, led by Michael B of Terror Talk and George Sirois of Excelsior Journeys, and we had plenty of follow-up questions for Todd...2022-03-2159 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityFrom the Visual Arts to the Performing Arts and Back Again: The Journey of Duncan RegehrThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois had the opportunity to speak with a man who truly captures what an Excelsior Journey is all about: artist / actor / writer Duncan Regehr. Having first fallen in love with art during his childhood, Duncan went into broadcasting and theatre in Canada before making the move to Hollywood in 1980 to pursue opportunities in movies and television. But while making his mark on the big and small screens in Wizards & Warriors, The Last Days of Pompeii, V, The Monster Squad, and Zorro, he never lost his passion for art, and he...2022-03-0841 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityThe Stage, the Sciences, the Screen: The Journeys of Writer-Director Charlotte WincottThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with a fellow graduate of Mills E. Godwin High School, award-winning screenwriter & director Charlotte Wincott. After being heavily involved in theatre and music, Charlotte started a new journey into neuroscience for many years, and then returned to the arts by helming various short films and, most recently, her first feature film The Issue with Elvis. Starring her husband Jeff and son Wolfgang, Charlotte has turned a personal pandemic project into one that's winning one award after another on the film festival circuit and will be available for purchase...2022-03-0141 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Rich Lewis is Speaking About SilenceThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with Rich Lewis, a speaker and author who has discovered how valuable silence can truly be. In this day and age where more people are talking at each other instead of to each other, silence is a commodity that too few people use to their benefit. With his book "Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer," Rich shares his experience with centering prayer that goes back to 2014, how this form of meditation has given him greater focus than he ever thought possible...2022-02-1531 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Poet Dara Kalima Has Reached the Off-Broadway Stage!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois welcomes back author and poet Dara Kalima. Dara has recently reached a milestone achievement, something that so many creatives long for: the chance to perform on an Off-Broadway stage! And better yet, she got to perform her own work. Hear for yourself how she made it there!Find out more about Dara by going to darakalima.com.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts...2022-02-0838 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityDebut Author Jaurice Smiley Introduces Tourion to the World!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois welcomes debut author Jaurice Smiley and introduces his young adult / superhero novel Tourian! Jaurice tells about how one of the more well-known Nintendo games was directly responsible for his inspiration, how he worked on this story for over ten years to get it just right, how he envisions this series to unfold, and much more!Get your copy of Tourian by clicking HERE.To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please...2022-02-0135 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBrian K. Morris Lifts All Creative Boats with the Rising Tide Broadcast NetworkThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Brian K. Morris and talks about how he went from writing to publishing to forming the Rising Tide Broadcast Network, with so much in between. Click HERE to subscribe to the Rising Tide Broadcast Network on YouTube. To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com/podcasts to subscribe, rate & review, and access the Buy Me a Coffee link.2022-01-251h 06Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAudio Sorceress Marnye Young is Making Magic Behind the Mic and Behind the ScenesThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with multi-award winning audiobook producer Marnye Young. The two talk extensively about how Marnye first got into acting and voiceover, the steps that led her into audiobook narrating, the need to not only start her own business but also to build a roster of male and female voices, and so much more!Question of the Month: WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION? Upload your answer to the show's Pod Inbox and hear it on the air! Submit it to podinbox.com/excelsiorjourneysTo...2022-01-181h 01Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityFrom Guinevere to Carrie Bradshaw: USA Today Bestselling Author Nicole Evelina Knows Them All!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois finally sits down with someone he's wanted to chat with since this podcast was started: award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author Nicole Evelina. The two talk about how Nicole started her journey with multiple submissions to agents and publishers, choosing the self-publishing route and finding success, speaking at various conventions and conferences, landing a 2-book deal with a publisher of cultural analyses, and much more. Question of the Month: WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION? Upload your answer to the show's Pod Inbox and hear it on...2022-01-1156 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor, Voice Artist, Audiobook Narrator Steve Corona is Ready to Show You How It's Done!Season 5 of the Excelsior Journeys podcast has begun, and this week, host and producer George Sirois sits down with actor, voice artist, and teacher Steve Corona. With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Steve is not only ready to share his story of how he reached his level of success, but also to teach you how to get there as well. Question of the Month: WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION? Upload your answer to the show's Pod Inbox and hear it on the air! Submit it to podinbox.com/ExcelsiorjourneysTo show...2022-01-0435 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityA Festivus Airing of Gratitude with Ivonna CadaverOn this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois joins his monthly Facebook Live partner - Hall of Fame horror host Ivonna Cadaver - for a special season finale. The two of them sit down with friends and fans to say thank you for their support and drop some news about what to expect in 2022 and beyond!Question of the Month: WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION? Upload your answer to the show's Pod Inbox and hear it on the air! Submit it to podinbox.com/excelsiorjourneys To show your support for...2021-12-2842 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityThe Spine Bookstore and Cafe in St. Louis is Ready for Customers, Readers, AND Writers!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois goes on location to Spine Bookstore and Cafe on Arsenal St in St. Louis to meet with the cafe owner, Mark Pannebecker. The founder of the St. Louis Indie Book Fair, Mark has been a supporter of local authors and artists for years, and now that Spine is open for business, he has a venue for readings, signings, art gallery showings, and much more! If you're in the St. Louis area, make sure you visit Spine to have some coffee, play some games, read some undiscovered work...2021-12-2123 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityEnjoying Some "Words by Women" at the 6 North Cafe (On Location)On this very special episode of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois goes outside his studio and sits down with some of the writers participating in the Words By Women event taking place at 6 North Cafe. Author/Illustrator Jennifer Stolzer, Author/Poet TM Pedroley, and Author/Poet Marie Chewe-Elliott have a lot to say about their genres of choice, the opportunities they create for themselves, and much more.6 North Cafe is a shining example of a business that supports authors, musicians, and artists in the community. If you live in the St. Louis area, please come...2021-12-1429 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAnd Just Like That, the Hosts of We Couldn't Help But Wonder are Here!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois has three special guests on the show: George's wife Cheryl acting as co-host, and the hosts of the We Couldn't Help But Wonder podcast, Elise Castle and Mike Jensen. The four discuss how this Sex and the City episode-by-episode discussion got started, how the show grew in listenership, and what's to come with the upcoming revival series "And Just Like That..."To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com...2021-12-0756 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTalk of the Table Founder Christi Hoehn Will Have You Giving Thanks for Her IdeaYou never know when inspiration will strike. This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Christi Hoehn, founder of the Talk of the Table company to discuss how her time living in Germany inspired the start of a growing fad in the household: table grilling. With deals being made by various companies and awareness of her brand on the rise, Christi talks candidly about her ongoing struggles and how they played a key role in turning her idea into a reality. For more information about table grilling, and some recipes and tips, please click here: https...2021-11-2342 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityIndie Author, Podcaster, Radio Host Karina Kantas Can Be Found All Over the Bookstore!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with author, podcaster, audiobook narrator, and promotions expert Karina Kantas. By choosing to not work with the Big Five publishers, Karina has enjoyed the freedom of writing in so many different genres, including young adult, sci-fi / fantasy, horror, thriller, romance, dark mafia romance, even dystopian erotica, and this freedom has brought international success in all three major formats: paperback, digital, and audio. For more about Karina, please visit her website by clicking HERE.If you wish to show your support for Excelsior Journeys...2021-11-1653 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActress and Voice Artist Ellen Dubin Takes Us from Abraxas to Arrakis!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with actress and voice artist Ellen Dubin. With more than thirty years in the entertainment industry, both on camera and in animation, Ellen has proven to be someone who transcends stereotypes with a refreshingly diverse series of performances. Her credits include Abraxas, Guardian of the Universe, Forever Knight, Highlander: The Raven, The Collector, Earth: Final Conflict, Lexx, Napoleon Dynamite, Star Wars: Resistance, and - most recently - one of the ancestral Bene Gesserit's voices in 2021's Dune.For more about Ellen, please visit her website...2021-11-081h 01
From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel StudiosThe Fantastic Four (1994)Who knew the one movie that was meant for the trash can wound up having the most heart? Host & producer George Sirois discusses the unreleased 1994 film The Fantastic Four!For more information, please go to: www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark2021-11-0412 minFrom Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel StudiosCaptain America (1990)Cannon Films tried for years to get Captain America on the big screen, and once Menahem Golan broke away and formed his own production company - 21st Century Film Corporation - he could finally make it a reality. However, it was shelved for two years after production ended and, after an international release, had to settle for a VHS release in 1992. Host & producer George Sirois gives his thoughts about the Albert Pyun-directed low-budget adaptation.For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark2021-11-0216 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArtist Robert Mars is Proof the American Dream is Alive and Well!In 2010, host & producer George Sirois sat down with artist Robert Mars to interview him for his grad school class called "Artists are Alive and Well." Now, in 2021, the two sat down again for a more extensive discussion about how Robert is now living the American Dream by working full-time on his passion, how he discovered the Americana collage style that became the key to his success, his first-ever gallery exhibit as well as his current exhibit in Australia, and much more!Learn more about Robert and his art by clicking here: https://www.robertmars.com/...2021-11-0240 minFrom Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel StudiosHoward the Duck (1986)In the beginning, there was.... a box office bomb that gave a sour start to Marvel Comics' foray into Hollywood. Host & producer George Sirois gives his thoughts and some behind-the-scenes information about the 1986 film Howard the Duck.For more information, please go to www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark. 2021-11-0115 minFrom Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel StudiosWelcome to From Duck Till Dark (2nd Edition)In 2019, the podcast From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios was born. Now, two years later, for the latest National Podcast Post Month Challenge, host & producer George Sirois (Excelsior Journeys) has been given the chance to reboot this show and give it better production values, more material, a proper intro & outro, and opportunities for listener interaction. For more information, please go to www.facebook.com/fromducktilldark. 2021-10-3109 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityListeners Got to "Ask Me Anything!" And they did!This week, host and producer George Sirois announces that Excelsior Journeys is now part of the Rising Tide Broadcast Network, and has invited listeners and former guests to ask a question about writing, podcasting, or being a voice actor. The questions that came in were definitely beyond expectations. Enjoy!Your support of Excelsior Journeys is always appreciated. Please listen and subscribe to the show here: https://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts2021-10-2646 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityMulti-Award Winning Podcaster Kim Adragna Takes Us to The Grindhouse!This week, host and producer George Sirois welcomes one of his favorite podcasters, multi-award winner Kim Adragna. Since 2015, Kim has been the co-host of The Grindhouse Radio, a go-to weekly show delving in all the latest pop culture news, and she is also the co-host of her Disney-centric show The Magic KimTom. Kim is here to talk about how she discovered this amazing platform, how she got started with her two co-hosts, her experiences as a voice artist, her advice to those who want to get into podcasting and voiceover, and much more!Find out more about...2021-10-1959 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Podcaster Bethanie F. DeVors Has Lots of Stuff to Talk AboutThis week, host and producer George Sirois sits down with a good friend and creative kindred spirit, author and podcaster Bethanie F. DeVors. She is here to tell us about her work on the upcoming third book of her fantasy trilogy, The Seodrassian Chronicles, and her podcast Bethanie Talks About Stuff, which you can see on YouTube. She is also preparing for her latest 24-hour gaming marathon to benefit ExtraLife, a non-profit organization that raises money for children's miracle network hospitals. Learn more about ExtraLife here: https://twitter.com/ExtraLife4KidsPurchase Bethanie's books on...2021-10-121h 07
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityContent Creator Justin Beahm Puts the Special in Special FeaturesThis week, host and producer George Sirois got to revel in his love of DVD & Blu Ray special features with Justin Beahm, one of the premiere content creators responsible for some of the most innovative and entertaining material for Shout Factory / Scream Factory, Paramount Pictures, Anchor Bay, Music Box Films, and so much more. Find out more about Justin and his production company Reverend Entertainment by clicking here: https://www.justinbeahm.comPRODUCER'S NOTE: Due to some audio difficulties, the quality on my side took a bit of a dip this week, but thankfully you...2021-10-051h 04
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor and Digital Artist Victor Caroli Gives Both Lead Performances and CameosFor this week’s episode of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with actor, voice artist, and digital artist Victor Caroli. Now living in Naples, Florida, Victor chats about his decades on stages all around the country, his transition into voice acting, the role that made him one of the most iconic voices of the 1980s as the narrator of TransFormers: Generation One, how he discovered the welcoming theatre community in Naples, and how he also indulges in photography & graphic art!Victor also just started performing messages on Cameo, so please visit his page he...2021-09-281h 24
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityManny Cabo Has Quite "The Voice" and the Mojo to Back It Up*** Since this interview took place, Manny Cabo lost over 20 years worth of work when a terrible storm hit his hometown and completely destroyed his livelihood. He has since started a GoFundMe account, and so far it was accumulated over $10,000. Manny is always willing to lend a hand to his fellow creatives, so anything you can spare is appreciated. Please click HERE to donate. ***This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with musician / photographer / podcast host Manny Cabo. Manny shares his journey to success, which is highlighted by a stellar appearance on NBC's "The Voice" that led...2021-09-2140 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityWriter / Producer Ron Friedman Has Transformed You, Your Parents, and This ShowIt's the Season 4 premiere of Excelsior Journeys, and host & producer George Sirois celebrates with a deluxe-length discussion with writer/producer Ron Friedman. With over 60 years in show business, Ron has accrued a lot of experiences and he shares so many of them here. Come and hear from the man who wrote for such iconic characters as Sheriff Andy Taylor, Samantha Stephens, Willy Gilligan, Archie Bunker, Felix Unger, Oscar Madison, Richie Cunningham, Arthur Fonzarelli, Cobra Commander, and Optimus Prime, among so many others.Also, if you have a story that needs an extra pair of eyes, this specific...2021-09-142h 35Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity”Til All Are One!” - The Legacy of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L
It's Part 5 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois has concluded his month - and Season 3 of the podcast - with Hasbro designers Mark Maher and Evan Brooks. They not only share how this film inspired them from childhood, but they provide lots of details about Hasbro's Studio Series line, presenting some of the most detailed and most intricate figures in the entire TransFormers line. George also presents...2021-08-311h 12Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity”An Autobot Shall Rise from Our Ranks” - The Aftermath of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L
It's Part 4 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois welcomes writer/producer F.J. DeSanto, the current TransFormers torchbearer as the showrunner of Netflix's War for Cybertron Trilogy. The two discuss how F.J. grew up as a fan of the franchise, including the G1 series and the 1986 movie, how he got caught up with Beast Wars and everything else that came after the original series ended, and...2021-08-241h 05Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity"Heaven Only Knows What You Might Find" - The Music of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2LIt's Part 3 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois was pleased to welcome back to the show music composer & performer Vince DiCola. The two talked about how Vince's work on Rocky IV caught the attention of producers Joe Bacal & Tom Griffin, the piece of music that got him the job while never appearing in the final cut, his personal favorite part of the score, the soundtrack albums that...2021-08-1739 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity"It Is the Year 2005" - The Voices of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L100 episodes! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, downloaded, shared, commented, participated. If it weren't for all of you, I would have stopped podcasting a long time ago!It's Part 2 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois had the honor of sitting down with five iconic voice artists who were among the cast of the 1986 feature: Susan Blu (Arcee), Gregg Berger (Grimlock), Michael Bell (Prowl, Scrapper...2021-08-101h 23Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTwo Years in the Making - The Development of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L
It's Part 1 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and it all starts with two major reasons why this animated film endures today: screenwriter Ron Friedman and story consultant Flint Dille. Both sat down with host & producer George Sirois and talked about how Hasbro gave the directive to kill so many characters from the '84 line - including the beloved Optimus Prime - to make way for the '86 line, how the violence...2021-08-031h 09Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityFinancial Clarity Coach Tricia Daniel Wants to Make Your Business Thrive!Special Thanks to Mains Playing Cards for sponsoring Excelsior Journeys throughout the month of July: https://mainsplayingcards.com/
This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sat down with financial clarity coach Tricia Daniel, and he learned right away how invaluable she is to people who want to produce a steady supplementary or full-time income doing what they love. With over twenty years of experience in money management, Tricia has made a name for herself helping women who either need to start over from a divorce or get their own small business up and running, and...2021-07-2735 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost and Producer George Sirois Has an Excelsior Journey to ShareIn February of 2021, host & producer George Sirois sat down with bestselling author (and previous guest) Amy Hale on her YouTube show Creative As Hale (Best. Title. Ever.) to discuss his own journey as an international bestselling author, voice actor, audiobook narrator, and podcaster. To celebrate Episode 80, here is the complete audio from that conversation, which included a Q&A from YouTube Live viewers (George's mother and aunt were among the viewers).
Creative As Hale is part of The Rising Tide Broadcast Network: https://www.facebook.com/RisingTideBroadcastNetwork
Amy's show Creative As Hale can be found h...2021-03-221h 42Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActress Catia Ojeda and Writer/Director Alex Goldberg Gave Us ClosureWith several film festival official selections and awards given to the dark comedy Closure, it's safe to say that actress Catia Ojeda and writer/director Alex Goldberg make a terrific team, both professionally and personally. And this week, they both sat down with host & producer George Sirois to discuss their respective Excelsior Journeys in both theatre and film.
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Tv/Movie RewindTv/Movie Rewind Assault on Precinct 13The Sirois Brothers Matt and Todd talk about one of their favorite movies. John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13.2021-01-1838 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor, Audiobook Narrator, and Excelsior Journeys Host & Producer George SiroisFor the Season 2 finale of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois reached out to listeners and readers for questions to answer about his history as a writer, his experiences as an up-and-coming audiobook narrator, the future of the podcast for 2021 and beyond, and more!
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Real Faith Stories20: Mary Sirois - Following God's PromptingsFrom being the only woman trading in the fed funds futures pit at the Chicago Board of Trade, to opening a salon, spa and retail space, to owning and running three property investment companies, to starting the TRIBL app and YouTube channel, Mary's life is one of following God's promptings, leaning into what she's sensing as His direction, then taking steps of faith. She's always had this belief that she could do anything and, God has wonderfully honored that belief.
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https://www.tribl...2020-10-2935 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityNew York Giants Superfan & Charitable Fundraiser Joe RubackThis week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Joe Ruback, one of the most visible New York Giants fans in the past twenty years, and discusses how he started the look that earned him the persona "License Plate Guy," how his fandom of the Giants began and evolved, the players he's met as a result of attending all home & away games for nearly two decades, how his connections with the team led to various highly successful charitable events (including one where he crossed enemy lines and coordinated with a Philadelphia Eagles superfan), how his annual charitable softball game...2020-09-2244 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityVoice Over Actor Neil RossThis week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with one of his personal heroes: voice over actor Neil Ross. They discuss Neil's years in radio, his transition into voice over work with commercials and industrial videos, his move into animation where he became the voice of such iconic characters as Shipwreck in G.I.Joe and Springer in Transformers: The Movie, working with Hollywood legends Warren Beatty and Robert Redford, and more!
Make sure you get your copy of Neil's book Vocal Recall by clicking HERE.
Producer's Note: All apologies to the late great Steve...2020-09-151h 34Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor and Producer Stanley LivingstonIf you're a fan of classic TV, then you know the name Stanley Livingston, most well-known for playing the role of Chip, the youngest son on My Three Sons. But you may not know about his acting experience before and after, his transition into producing, his experience with Cinerama, and much more. Host and producer George Sirois sits down with Stanley, who has some amazing stories to tell.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-09-081h 28Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTwo-Time Emmy Nominated Actress Kathleen GatiHost & producer George Sirois sits down with two-time Emmy nominated actress Kathleen Gati, who has been on an amazing journey over the past several decades. Kathleen shares quite a few stories about being a part of daytime and prime-time television, acting in both America and Hungary, being a part of two vastly different Emmy Awards events, and much more! For more information about Kathleen, please visit: https://abc.com/shows/general-hospital/cast/kathleen-gati
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-09-011h 02Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityVoice Over Artist and Vocal Coach Christina SmithTo start off the next 50 episodes of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with accomplished voice over artist and vocal coach Christina Smith. They talk about how she was inspired to go into voice over, her training, working in various media such as radio commercials, animation, and video game, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-08-251h 07Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySo You Think You Can Dance Competitor & Hamilton Dance Supervisor Ryan KasprzakFor Episode 50 of the Excelsior Journeys podcast, host & producer George Sirois sits down for a fascinating chat with Ryan Kasprzak about his decades of experience in acting, dancing, choreographing, competing on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, and his latest venture as Dance Supervisor for the #AndPeggy tour of Hamilton.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-08-181h 29Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityIn Case of Emergency Author E.G. ScottThe duo of authors that make up the name E.G. Scott (Liz Keenan & Greg Wands) chat with host & producer George Sirois about their upcoming novel In Case of Emergency, the spark that started their partnership with the debut novel The Woman Inside, their shared history at Marymount Manhattan College, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-08-111h 00Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTales from the Crypt Producer, Writer, Director Gilbert AdlerOn this week's episode, host and producer George Sirois sits down with producer, writer, and director Gilbert Adler. They discuss Gilbert's start as a producer for theatre, how he made the transition into movies and television, his experiences on Freddy's Nightmares that led him into developing Tales from the Crypt for HBO, working on larger big-budget movies like Constantine, Superman Returns, and Valkyrie, and much more!
Gilbert also shares his experience working with Operation Mend for UCLA. For more information on this, please visit www.uclahealth.org/operationmend
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...2020-08-041h 28Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor & Voice Over Artist Fred MelamedThis week's guest is not only an accomplished actor & voice over artist, taking part in such films as In a World... and A Serious Man and contributing his voice to CBS Sports among other properties, but he was also our host's Announcing & Voice Overs teacher in college. Fred Melamed sits down with George Sirois to discuss his past, present, and future projects, including various films, brands, and animated series, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-07-281h 52Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTransformers, G.I.Joe, Dungeons & Dragons Writer Flint DilleHost and producer George Sirois sits down with the literal author of his childhood, Flint Dille, in this very special feature-length episode. Flint shares so many great stories about how he broke into the world of animation, writing for the Mr. T animated series, working on Dungeons & Dragons, acting as story editor for G.I. Joe, writing the later drafts of Transformers: The Movie, and so much more! After listening to this episode, please get Flint's memoir The Gamesmaster, which tells his story in much greater detail and is an amazing read.
Support this podcast at — ht...2020-07-121h 41Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & Founder of Metamorphosis Literary Agency Stephanie HansenHost & producer George Sirois sits down this week with Stephanie Hansen, founder of Metamorphosis Literary Agency. During their conversation, they talk about how Stephanie took a chance on herself to get into the literary world, learning how to become an agent, founding her own agency, bringing in other agents, and also about how Stephanie took another chance on herself by writing her own series of novellas.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-07-0754 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor, Screenwriter, Producer, Teacher Joel EisenbergHost and producer George Sirois sat down for a terrific conversation with author, screenwriter, producer, public speaker, and teacher Joel Eisenberg. Enjoy their chat about how Joel fell in love with the movies with the help of Forrest Ackerman's Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, his early fan-fiction that led to his first original works, his success with networking that led to his first published book, his constant looking out for other up-and-coming writers, and much more! Expect quite a bit of name-dropping from both.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-06-301h 01Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPerformer, Musician, and Instructor Kim HawkeyKim Hawkey is one of the reasons why this show exists in the first place. Her talent caught the attention of host & producer George Sirois while they were working together at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, and years later he knew people like Kim needed to share their story. The two get to reminisce about their time at Rockefeller Plaza, how Kim became an award-winning singer, founded the band The Swingaroos, created the upcoming Variety Show Lab, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-06-2343 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor, Dancer, and Tesla & Clean Technica Representative David HavasiThis week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with longtime friend David Havasi, who shares his story about how his decades of dance and musical theatre culminated in performing in national tours of The Producers and Spamalot, before he transitioned into being a proud representative of Tesla Motor Company and Clean Technica.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-06-161h 44Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySeason 2 Premiere: Writers of 411Mania Tribute to Larry Csonka & Chris HyatteThirteen different writers from the independent pop culture website 411Mania join host & producer (and fellow 411Mania alum) George Sirois to discuss some of their favorite memories from writing for the site, reveal what they've gone on to do because of their time as a 411Mania writer, and pay tribute to their late colleagues, Larry Csonka and Chris Hyatte.2020-06-091h 44Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySmashwords CEO Mark CokerIn this very special episode of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sat down with Mark Coker, founder and CEO of Smashwords, one of the most valuable tools any independent author would ever need to get their books out in the widest distribution possible. They talked about Mark's thoughts on the book publishing industry, his inspiration for Smashwords, his success working with authors, his plans for the company's future, and more!
(This was meant to be a two-parter, but since life has a way of getting in the way, I missed last week's post date and...2019-11-121h 17Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & Armed Services Veteran April WoodDuring a very busy weekend at PennedCon 2019, host and producer George Sirois sat down with fellow author and armed services veteran April Wood. We discussed how writing has always been a part of her life, how she has been able to produce so much work in such a limited amount of time, and more! (Apologies for the audio quality, it was a very busy night at the restaurant)
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-2929 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & Illustrator Jennifer Stolzer and Author Jessica MathewsCollaboration is a great benefit to being part of a writing community and fellow St. Louis Writers Guild members Jennifer Stolzer and Jessica Mathews have experienced that several times already by teaming up on various children's book projects. Host and producer George Sirois had some time at Penned Con 2019 to talk about how each one got into writing, how they got involved with the SLWG, how they decided to team up, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-2237 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBestselling & Award-Winning Author Eric AsherHost and producer George Sirois took some time to sit down with bestselling and award-winning author Eric Asher about his successful transition from working a full-time job with writing on the side to being a writer full-time, achieving a dream so many want to come true for them. They also discussed Eric's journey as an author, getting his books into Audible as audiobooks, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-1529 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBestselling Author Amy HaleThe second season of Excelsior Journeys opens with the first of a series of interviews recorded at Penned Con 2019. Host and producer George Sirois speaks with bestselling author Amy Hale about how she got into writing, her new shared universe project, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-0846 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityDo's and Don'ts of Book SigningsHost and producer George Sirois took some time this week to discuss various do's and don'ts when it comes to setting up a book signing at a bookstore.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-06-0429 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Jessica McBrayerThis week's guest is author Jessica McBrayer, who has five novels coming out in 2019 to go along with the 13 works she has published since 2011. She and host George Sirois chat about her experience in various genres, bringing in a virtual assistant, sticking to a 2,000-word schedule, and much more! Jessica can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-05-2149 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Kendall GreyAfter knowing her via social media for several years, Excelsior Journeys host and producer George Sirois finally gets to chat with fellow author Kendall Grey. They talk about her impressive span of over fifteen published works since 2012, her forays into various genres, her recent work with different audiobook narrators, and more! #MakeArtNotHousePayments
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-05-151h 01Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAMA EpisodeHost and producer George Sirois decided to use this episode as an AMA platform, so he put the word out on social media with an #AskMeAnything request. This week, he answers questions about building an interactive platform, jealousy among authors, and more.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-04-2331 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityStand-Up Comic and Emcee Robert TuroHost and producer George Sirois celebrates the 30th episode of Excelsior Journeys by sitting down with stand-up comic & emcee Robert Turo. They discuss how stand-up comedy is the purest form of entertainment, Robert's history on the stage dating back to 1996 when his college roommate called up Stand-Up NY and set him up with a 5-minute spot, how he made the transition from being a solo stand-up to co-hosting his own weekly show, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-04-161h 05Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAmy Brewer of Metamorphosis Literary AgencyThis week, host George Sirois sits down with one of his two literary agents: Amy Brewer of Metamorphosis Literary Agency. They discuss how she formed a partnership with fellow agent & co-author Patty Carothers on their own book "Texting Prince Charming," how they worked their way up to becoming agents with Metamorphosis, the vital role an agent plays in an author's career, and more.
George is also taking questions for Amy and Patty to answer in the near future. If you have one, please send to his email: georgehsirois@gmail.com.
Support this podcast at — htt...2019-04-0954 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySt. Louis Writers Guild President David Alan LucasFor this very special episode, host George Sirois sits down with his friend and new business partner, co-founder of Winding Trails Media and St. Louis Writers Guild President David Alan Lucas. They talk about how David was inspired by the St. Louis writers community to chase his dream and - as part of the board of the prestigious St. Louis Writers Guild - inspire others to chase theirs. They also talk about the guild's annual conference/convention Gateway Con (which goes up on Father's Day weekend in June) and their big venture coming soon, the Winding Trails Media Podcasting...2019-04-031h 20Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityA Call to ActionHost and producer George Sirois has a little something he needs to tell all of you, something he needed to tell himself.
If you enjoy this episode and the others before it, please subscribe, rate, and review. Your feedback means the world to me...
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-03-2614 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityMissouri Writers Guild President Robin TidwellEver think about joining a writers guild? Ever wonder what guilds offer for writers? Maybe you're already part of a local chapter but you're not sure what a statewide guild can do for you or your career as a writer? Well, the two latest Presidents of the Missouri Writers Guild - current President Robin Tidwell and her predecessor, George Sirois of Excelsior Journeys - sit down to discuss all of these things and more, including Robin's experience as a writer that led her to create Rocking Horse Publishing and lend her expertise to the Missouri Writers Guild.
2019-03-1959 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityQ and A Episode with George Sirois and Previous GuestsFor the 25th episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois takes a break from the regular format to answer a question from a listener, and share the answers to a question he offered to his previous guests.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-03-1426 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPlaywright Jonathan NortonThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes award-winning playwright and long-time friend Jonathan Norton. The two talk about the Playwriting class they took together at Marymount Manhattan College, the scene Jonathan wrote that captured everyone's attention, the controversial plays he wrote while in high school that made him an award-winner, his mentors and idols, and his latest play Mississippi Goddamn, which takes place during the time of civil rights leader Medgar Evers' assassination.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-03-061h 11Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityA Tribute to Mac DamronOn February 13, Godwin High's beloved Drama teacher - Mac Damron - passed away over a month before a scheduled ceremony where the school's theater would be dedicated in his name. With several decades of teaching experience, Mr. Damron changed the lives of hundreds, even thousands, of students, one of which is our host, George Sirois. So George decided to reach out to his classmates from those years to see if anyone wanted to come on Excelsior Journeys to share some stories about Mr. Damron. Three classmates were able to accept: musician & animator Sruli Broocker, mother & photographer Kelly Wright Myers...2019-02-261h 03Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityDirector Chris EthridgeFor this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with longtime friend, director Chris Ethridge. In addition to chatting about growing up in Richmond, Virginia and dreaming of collaborating on big-budget film projects, they also discuss Chris' evolution as a filmmaker, his time creating a Stephen King "Dollar Baby," directing Tiffany Shepis and Nicholas Brendon on "Attack of the Morningside Monster," and his latest project "Haven's End," which is currently getting its share of interest from potential distributors.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-02-191h 08Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArtist and Author Elizabeth MeggsFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down and chats with - for the first time in about 25 years - artist Elizabeth Meggs. They give a much-deserved shout-out to Mac Damron in the Drama department of Godwin High School in Richmond, VA, discuss the moment that made Elizabeth want to become an artist, putting together her first exhibit, working on both coasts in America, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-02-121h 35Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityScreenwriter and Production Assistant Luke AnnandFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois began his filmmakers miniseries by talking with screenwriter, director, and film enthusiast Luke Annand. The discussion goes from the sequence that made Luke a devout cineaste, to getting involved in several projects in Canada as a production assistant, to getting his own short film off the ground, to his latest project - a full-length screenplay that will hopefully get him some much-deserved attention on the independent scene. Check out more of Luke's story by going to Instagram at @reginaroadie, and make sure you catch his podcast "Ramblings of a...2019-02-0541 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArtist Lisa PenzOn the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with Vancouver's own, artist Lisa Penz. Lisa some terrific stories about how Disney became her inspiration for teaching herself how to sketch (The Little Mermaid, to be exact), the moment when she decided to step away from graphic design and pursue her passion in painting, her first gallery opening, her ideas for a very special work-in-progress, and much more! Find Lisa on Twitter at @LisaRosaPenz and on Instagram at @LisaPenz.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-01-2956 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityNatalie Bushnell of SoulisiousFor this episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with Natalie Bushnell, an author, speaker, medium, transparency coach, and so much more. Natalie shares her incredible life story with us, from her days as part of a polygamist family to her decision to be a spiritual guide to help others reach their full potential. She also tells us about Soulisious and her monthly Life Made Simple boot camp. Please find more information on her website: www.soulisious.com.
In addition to her words of wisdom and hope, Natalie also shares details of her abusive past t...2019-01-221h 17Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityJudi Fox of #foxrocks#foxrocks indeed! Host George Sirois presents a terrific conversation with LinkedIn content strategist Judi Fox, where they discuss how she decided to turn her years-long career into a prologue for the new life she would make for herself. She also puts our mind at ease about the use of LinkedIn, shares the moment when her first piece of content generated over twelve thousand views, and more! They even chat about how they both went through four years in the same high school and never had a conversation until now!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ex...2019-01-151h 12Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityFitness Advocate and Wristful Thinking Wristbands' Brandi StewartResolutions Month continues on Excelsior Journeys, and host George Sirois chats with fitness advocate and owner of Wristful Thinking Wristbands Brandi Stewart. They discuss how Brandi played such a big part in his life, her experiences in physical fitness, her tips for those looking to improve their health, what led her to create Wristful Thinking, and more!
Brandi even has a very special gift just for Excelsior Journeys listeners. Find out what it is by downloading this episode.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-01-0855 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArchon 42 Part 2 - Alternate Paths to PublishingFor the final episode of Excelsior Journeys in 2018, host George Sirois presents the audio of a panel at Archon 42 - Alternate Paths to Publishing. In addition to hearing George's story of how he went from self-publishing to working with small presses to finally getting an agent for larger projects, we will also hear from authors Debbie Manber Kupfer (P.A.W.S.), Brad R. Cook (The Iron Horseman), and Camille Faye (Voodoo Butterfly).
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions and comments in 2019 and beyond.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-12-271h 00Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArchon 42 Part 1 - StorytellingOn Sunday, October 14, 2018, host George Sirois moderated a panel at St. Louis' sci-fi & fantasy convention Archon 42 (www.archonstl.org) called "Storytelling: A Modern Take on the Oral Tradition." His fellow authors on the panel were Brad R. Cook (The Iron Chronicles), Camille Faye (Voodoo Butterfly), and Jennifer Stolzer (Threadcaster, Dog Park), and they were gracious to allow the panel to be recorded.
On this first of two year-end bonus episodes of Excelsior Journeys, George Sirois presents the complete panel with Q&A from the attendees.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-12-181h 02Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Editor Rebecca JaycoxFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with Rebecca Jaycox, author of the YA / Fantasy novel "The Other Inheritance" and editor-in-chief of Aelurus Publishing. In addition to sharing her personal story that led to her becoming an author and editor, Rebecca has various dos and donts for aspiring authors to keep in mind, she makes sure you know what to do after National Novel Writing Month is finished, and she provides plenty of reasons why she would be an ideal editor for your latest project. For more information about Rebecca's services, please look up "...2018-12-1157 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Amalie JahnFor the final installment of the NaNoWriMo miniseries, host George Sirois chats with multi-award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author Amalie Jahn. They talk about her journey to write and release her YA time-travel Sci-Fi novel "The Clay Lion," introducing her stories to students, working with other authors to make their successful run at the USA Today bestselling list, and more! Amalie can be found on Twitter at @AmalieJahn, as well as other social media outlets.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-12-041h 03Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Katherine BogleIt's Episode 10 of Excelsior Journeys, and host George Sirois gets to enjoy this milestone by speaking with author Katherine Bogle. In addition to a healthy amount of name-dropping (Hello, Sell More Books Show!), they discuss Katherine's early fan fiction that pushed her into pursuing writing as a career, her experiences with National Novel Writing Month, the rapid release plan she put into motion to give her books the maximum exposure that resulted in a huge jumpstart in sales, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-2743 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Jessica McHughFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois takes a trip into the McHughniverse and chats with prolific award-winner author & playwright Jessica McHugh. They discuss the early stories that pushed Jess into being an author, her experiences - good and bad - with various small presses, her different genres from horror to young adult, and more! Jess is all over social media and you can find her on both Twitter and Instagram at @TheJessMcHugh.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-201h 06Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor RR VirdiFor Episode 8 of Excelsior Journeys - presented by the Write Pack Radio Podcasting Network - host George Sirois continues National Novel Writing Month by sitting down with two-time Dragon Award nominated author RR Virdi. They discuss the inspiration that led to Virdi's successful urban fantasy series - The Grave Report - as well as his writing process, the experience of being nominated alongside Jim Butcher, his tips for up-and-coming authors, and more! To find him on social media, go to www.twitter.com/rrvirdi.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-1353 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Musician EC StilsonThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with author / musician / humanitarian EC Stilson to discuss her experience with National Novel Writing Month, the various events she has hosted, causes for which she raises money, her time when she was homeless on the streets of Hawaii, the tragedy in her life that she has used to inspire others, and more. To follow EC and her journey, please visit ecwrites.net.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-0652 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPrologue to NaNoWriMo MonthFor Episode 6 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois presents the Prologue to the month-long NaNoWriMo miniseries, in which he will be speaking with different authors who have conquered the National Novel Writing Month challenge, which is to write a 50,000-word draft of a novel in just 30 days. George will not only share the origins of this global phenomenon; he will also talk about his own NaNoWriMo experience which ultimately led to the completion of his Young Adult / Science-Fiction novel "Excelsior," which has been launched by Aelurus Publishing in 2017.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/do...2018-10-3027 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBestselling Authors Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor KentFor Episode 5 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois speaks with bestselling and multi-award-winning independent authors Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent. This literary power couple met George in person at the 2017 Missouri Writers Guild Conference, where Sheri was the keynote speaker, and during this conversation, they talk about what led both of them to write children's books, their journeys as novelists (Sheri with "Cake in Bed" and Derek with "Kubrick's Game"), the partnership that became "Whimsical World," their thoughts on the various online book contests, and more. For more information on their books, please visit https://www.whimsicalworldofsherifink.com/.
2018-10-231h 28Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActress and Yoga Instructor Kristina EriksonFor Episode 4 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes actress / writer / director / producer / yoga instructor Kristina Erikson. They talk about their time together at Marymount Manhattan College, Kristina continuing on her journey as an actress after graduation, how yoga played a major role in regaining the confidence in herself, how the highs and lows in her life prompted her to create her short film Evolved, and more. To learn more about Kristina and her journey, please visit her on Instagram at @kristinaeriksonyogi.2018-10-1656 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityWest Coast Swing Dancer Doug RousarFor the inaugural episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down for a lengthy discussion with Douglas Rousar, a multi-award-winning West Coast Swing dancer, instructor, event director, and founder of the Global Online Open. They talk about how each of them found and fell in love with the dance, how Doug rose from the novice ranks to becoming an instructor for many others, his experiences with directing various events, and the journey that led him to creating the Global Online Open.
Have questions for Doug? Send them to georgehsirois@gmail.com.
Support this...2018-10-091h 37Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityUSA Today Bestselling Authors Michelle Lynn and Michelle BryanFor Episode 3 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois took some time from his weekend at the authors & readers convention Penned Con (www.pennedcon.com) to chat with USA Today Bestselling Authors Michelle Lynn & Michelle Bryan. They talk about how the two authors found each other through the muck of negativity known as Goodreads and how they made the decision to collaborate on a story which would reach the USA Today bestselling charts, as well as their team of readers, editors, formatters, and cover artists that helped make their success possible.
Got a question for either Michelle? Send...2018-10-0943 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySports Announcer Mark FrattoFor Episode 2 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes voiceover actor, sports announcer, and founder of Linacre Media, Mark Fratto. They talk about how Mark began his path way back in St. Mary's Catholic School, acting as a media director in college, and working all the way up to standing in the middle of a boxing ring for HBO Sports in the World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden.
Got a question for Mark? Send it to georgehsirois@gmail.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-10-091h 08Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityIntroducing Excelsior JourneysFor the Write Pack Radio Podcasting Network, we hope you enjoy this brief look at what is to come with our new show "Excelsior Journeys with George Sirois."
Each week, we will post a discussion with various creative people that are currently on their path to success. They're trying to make their dreams come true just as you are, so we hope by telling their stories, we will inspire you to keep going in your journey and not turn back.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-10-0308 min