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Beyond the Studio with Brent Pierce9. How Talmage Thayne Built FilmLaab's Professional Podcast DivisionJoin me as I sit down with Talmage Thayne, who heads the podcast division at FilmLaab. In this episode, Talmage shares his journey of building a professional podcast studio alongside FilmLaab's production company, and how he even shot a podcast episode with Mr. Beast. Key topics discussed: How FilmLaab transformed a 100-year-old school into professional podcast studios Their approach to pricing podcast production ($300/hr studio time, $750-1000 per produced episode) The importance of finding the right clients and team members Tips for creating engaging social media clips from podcast content His unique modular studio design approach with multiple sets The...2025-02-1053 min

ReleasedThree Pillars of A Successful Return Home: TJ FaamausiliSend us a textTalmage Interviews TJ Faamausili about the three pillars of a successful return home. Order, Purpose and relationships helped TJ in his RELEASED STORY. TJ is a Cohost of the popular podcast This Is Kingdom, he's a seminary teacher, is married to his wonderful wife lora and has a little boy. His post mission life has been blessed by the gospel and implementing these three pillars. But in spite of the blessings, lessons have had to be learned through hardship and hard work.Join us as we discuss these pillars...2024-07-0957 min

ReleasedGod Went Radio Silent | Connor BenichSend us a textTalmage got to ask Connor Benich about his experience coming home from the mission. Connor's story goes through heart break, God's radio silence, Tiktok, dating, and a conversation you wouldn't think someone would have with God. Season Three will be wrapping up after a few more episodes. We recorded them in the beginning of the year and we're excited to get these episodes out to everyone. Please rate and review the podcast. It really helps us know what you want to hear more of. Thank you for listening. R...2024-06-271h 12

How to Take Over the WorldMrBeast (Interview)To watch this episode on YouTube, tap here: https://youtu.be/xlwwhAeknkA -----MrBeast joins the podcast to discuss how he trains and manages his employees, why he didn't take Christmas and Thanksgiving off for more than five years, what separates him from other content creators, and more.-----00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Jimmy's obsession with strategy games05:15 - Did Jimmy consider himself smart?08:50 - How does he manage his obsessions?11:30 - Jimmy's inflection points12:40 - Pushing himself with stunts15:00...2024-02-081h 06

ReleasedFrom Missionary to Marine: Jackson Paul - Co-Host of The Stick of Joseph.Send us a textDiscover the power of transformation as we share an intimate conversation with Jackson Wayne Paul, a young man from Sandy, Utah, whose life journey took him from the valleys of repentance to the peaks of spiritual insight. In the bustling streets of Lisbon, Portugal, Jackson found his mission and, later, his calling as a United States Marine. His dedication didn't stop there; it blossomed into an endeavor to authenticate the Book of Mormon through his YouTube channel, the Stick of Joseph. We unravel the complexities of returning to everyday life after a mission...2024-02-051h 02

ReleasedGrowing Pains: SOLO EpisodeSend us a textI've grappled with the growing pains that have simultaneously sculpted and tested my resolve. In this solo episode, I talk about how some of my biggest blessings have been the hardest things to bare. and I confess to moments when it felt like I was barely holding on. I recognize that growing pains are a sign of growth and I can look forward to greater capacity and strength moving forward. Douglas Malloch's poem "Good Timber" finds its way into the episode. Remember, God is good and is planning on your success. A...2024-01-3013 min

ReleasedGod In All Things, Podcast Co-Host: Tori MacArthurSend us a textTalmge sat down with Tori MacArthur, the cohost of God In All Things podcast. Her podcast looks at the gospel principles that can be found in literature like books and movies. One of her favorite episodes being The Sound of Music. Her ability to identify these principles came from both studying these classic works of art as well as looking at her own life. She shares her journey and the struggles of depression and loneliness she went through when she was RELEASED from her mission. God In All Things...2024-01-2244 min

Released"I Met My Wife On My Mission": Austin BradySend us a textIn this episode Talmage interviews Austin Brady. Austin is a talented videographer, entrepreneur and YouTuber. On his mission he had to learn a lot about the delicate dance between structure and the human touch in service. While Austin was never looking for love while serving he ended up meeting his soulmate. The narrative unfolds to reveal how a steadfast commitment to serving others can lead to profound personal growth, even when it means setting aside meticulously laid plans. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on the power of human connection and the enduring...2024-01-1652 min

ReleasedUnlocking Your True Purpose: Life Coach Mitch HarrisSend us a textNothing will give you more energy or joy than knowing your specific purpose for why you are here. In this episode Talmage talks with a life coach, Mitch Harris. Together, we discuss the transformative power of understanding our past, the insights garnered from loved ones' perspectives, and Mitch's journey from spiritual seeker to guiding light for others in pursuit of their life's mission.We question wrong beliefs about worthiness and explore the idea that our true selves, eternally divine and valuable, are the key to unlocking a life rich with purpose...2024-01-081h 15

ReleasedAbandoned And Found Again: Danny Garcia'sSend us a textImagine remolding your life's path from law enforcement to the lens of a videographer, all while traversing the valleys of personal challenges and rediscovering faith. That's precisely the story Danny Garcia shares in our first guest of the new season. His candid reflections on divorce, the taxing demands of his police work, and the subsequent introspection that led him toward betterment are as stirring as they are enlightening. His commitment to overcoming depression through rigorous physical training and a rekindled spirituality paints a picture of a man reconstructing his life piece b...2024-01-0153 min

ReleasedReleased Season 3: Mary, The Newest Member of the TeamSend us a textAfter 7 months, Talmage is back to continue Released and he's got a new addition to the team. Mary has joined to help Released stay on track and reach soaring new heights. For 2024, their goal is to post one episode every week, so they need your help to keep the content rolling in! Reach out if you would like to be a guest or know someone that has a story that needs to be heard. releasedthepodcast@gmail.comRemember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though y...2024-01-0102 min

PMoP: A FilmLaab PodcastTalmage Thayne: A Podcasters Technique for Viral ClipsOur guest is an expert podcaster, Talmage Thayne. Mitchell asked him about principles of storytelling, vitality, and the benefits of a podcast.In this episode, we venture into the world of podcasting, a raw and unfiltered platform where consistency meets perfection. We discover together how podcasting is a powerful tool for creating content, enhancing storytelling skills and building a personal brand. The value of storytelling, the potency of asking questions, and the art of crafting viral content are some of the gems you will unearth in this episode. It’s a journey through storytelling techniques, personal experiences, an...2023-09-071h 01

ReleasedStewart Fletcher: 3rd Times the Charm, Returning To The Mission Field ThriceSend us a textStewart Fletcher is the fifth of ten kids. He promised his younger brothers that he would serve a mission but found it more complicated than the typical missionary. So after delaying submitting his papers, Stewart finally went out, only to realize he wasn't ready. Stewart came back home, rinsed, and repeated. After going out to the mission field for the third time, he was confronted with Covid, as every missionary was, but he had experience that no other missionary had. Stewart had fought so hard to be out on the mission, and while...2023-05-231h 22

ReleasedMAY UPDATE, Leisure W. H DaviesSend us a textTalmage updates the Released audience on work situation and what the future of Released has in-store. Talmage will be putting a greater effort on work life balance which will help in the in consistency and frequency of episodes. He also hints at a website, blog and other resources for returned missionaries. To end this episode he shares the poem "Leisure" by W. H Davies. If you are interested in helping the podcast reach out to Releasedthepodcast@gmail.com Follow Talmage on all social platforms @talmagethayneRemember, God is...2023-05-1807 min

ReleasedJameson Blosil: Diagnosed With Cancer the Day After His WeddingSend us a textJameson Blosil is an Orem native who found himself getting as far away from Utah and religion as possible. However, through some miraculous experiences, he chose to serve a mission. After coming home a transfer early due to visa problems, he met his wife, who was visiting from New York. They fell in love and got married. Basically, an RM's dream. But this is when everything fell apart. The day after his wedding, he was diagnosed with cancer. Listen to this masterful storyteller talks about his experience fighting cancer and seeing it as...2023-05-091h 17

ReleasedAnna Willden: Slow Down and Address Your NeedsSend us a textWhen Anna Willden came home to a shutdown, she was forced to slow down. This was a change from the ever-going rhythm of the mission, and it turned out to be a breath of fresh air. While on the mission, she suffered from depression, comparison, and self-sabotage. When she returned home, she invested time and effort into a life coach that helped her rewire her brain. She shares many insights that will resonate with returned missionaries and make them ask whether they can change how THEY think. @Annawillden@talmagethayne 2023-05-0353 min

ReleasedDallin Fuller: Including the Outsider and Serving Outside the MissionSend us a textDallin Fuller was sent home due to covid when he had the impression he needed to stay home. Confused but faithful, he has found ways to serve and minister outside the usual 2-year mission. One of these opportunities was being a counselor at FSY this last year. Please reach out if you want to share your story, whether by having it read out loud on the podcast or coming on as a guest. You can reach me at Releasedthepodcast@gmail.com.Please leave a review, rate, subscribe and share b...2023-04-251h 16

ReleasedHope Is The Thing With Feathers - Technical DifficultiesSend us a textThis is a quick bonus episode because I wasn't able to finish the episode for today due to technical difficulties. My computer stopped working so I will try to fix that and have this weeks episode to you guys by Thursday. I recite Emily Dickinsons poem, Hope is the thing with feathers. Remember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from your ministry. 2023-04-1801 min

ReleasedAnna Tibbitts and Alysha Turner: Popping Perfectionism for Returned Missionaries.Send us a textAnna and Alysha are the hosts of the podcast Popping Perfectionism. As you can guess from the name, it is all about counteracting the stunting vice of perfectionism. They came on Released to share insights and experiences that many returned missionaries can relate with. They don't only share how perfectionism affected their experience coming home from a mission, dating, going to college, and starting their careers, but also how they became aware of it and have found success in countering its harmful effect. This i...2023-04-111h 21

Released#1 Solo Story: I Did NOT Love My Mission (ANONYMOUS)Send us a textThis episode is the first where Talmage reads a listener-submitted story. The Sister in this account wished to remain anonymous.She found it hard to love her mission both during her service and after feeling confused and lost. Everyone around her seemed to love and enjoy their missions, while she didn't. Despite loving the country, the people, and her companions, she often found herself on the verge of tears. She finally told her honest feelings about the mission to her mother. Her mom said while she won't love every part of...2023-04-0408 min

ReleasedRoxanne Thayne: Jewels In Your Pocket, How To Craft Your StorySend us a textRoxanne is an expert on storytelling and marketing. Roxanne has written books on the topic and has done pieces of training for missions around the world. She shares the importance of recording your history and then crafting it into something people actually want to read or listen to. David McCullough once said, "History was never hurt by making it something people enjoy reading." Roxanne has done that and teaches other to do it with their own stories.At the end of this episode, you should sit down to...2023-03-2845 min

ReleasedTessa Savage: The Best Is Yet To ComeSend us a textTalmage interviews Tessa Savage in this episode. Tessa has a unique story because while she was raised in Utah for most of her adolescent years, she moved with her family to Saudi Arabia for her Junior and Senior years of Highschool. After Highschool she did a year of college before getting called to the Mongolia Ulaanbaatar mission. Being a Covid missionary, she got reassigned to the Missouri independence mission. After returning home, she had the opportunity to be an MTC and seminary teacher and an HXE counselor. 2023-03-2153 min

ReleasedAustin Anderson: Choose To Grow With the Live Hard ProgramSend us a textAustin Anderson was benched most of his Highschool basketball career. Today, he is a returned missionary, 3rd year medical student, and is finishing up 75 hard despite just having a hernia surgery. This will be his 2nd time completing the program. He has gone on to do the Live Hard Program before and it wouldn't surprise me if he does it again. We discuss responsibility for your life. You are where you are because of the choices you make. And if you want somewhere different, then act different. Austin submitted hi...2023-03-1455 min

ReleasedTianna Evertsen: Waking Up From a Coma With a Vision For Her LifeSend us a textTianna Evertsen is a serial entrepreneur with a dramatic beginning in her life. Tianna was in a coma as a child. When given a priesthood blessing, she was given a choice to return either to her heavenly home or her earthly one. That decision has guided all her intentions for the rest of her life. Tianna has a vision of what her life could be, and her determination to realize that will make you want to make a vision board for your own. Click here if you are interested in sharing...2023-03-071h 11

ReleasedDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good NightSend us a textThis solo episode was recorded by Talmage in Madrid Spain 2 hours before it was going to be launched. Talmage talks about the consistency of work. He shares the poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night." by Dylan ThomasRemember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from your ministry. 2023-02-2804 min

ReleasedRian Elaine: Grieving the Loss of A ChildSend us a textRian Elaine talks about grieving the loss of a baby girl she raised for 15 months. After experiencing motherhood Rian's foster child, Emery, went to live with her grandparents. After a long time of anger she found God's grace.If you want to share your story please reach out. https://amap.to/talmagethayne?go=HxAGNyFpGWwKWRsbWxUNJwEZVEcFBjkZISI4HiEWKh0vZgMRNjlBEwswBgYOOS08PWoQQg8fKD0CcQptPyFTJw8PSjM2CloPJAAdXgQTU30EFAAHNFknYAwMZQU7XDlUJTtfaAIDQX80BTpdUSIDTalmage's SocialsIG @talmagethayneTiktok @talmagethayneRemember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been r...2023-02-2158 min

ReleasedBob Kittell: Healing and Peace Through Authentic ConnectionSend us a textBob Kittell is an accomplished and very sought after motivational speaker. Having toured with some big names like Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell, Margaret Thatcher, Brian Tracey, Barbara Bush, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Laura Bush and Lou Holtz you can say he has been heard by thousands, maybe millions of people. Bob shares his story about trauma and how he healed from it decades later through connection to God, self and others. His entheusiasm and insights will motivate you to want to do the same. https://www.instagram.com/bobmemory...2023-02-1452 min

ReleasedTautai Fano: Eldertiktok Using Social Media To Spread the Gospel and Be A Missionary EverydaySend us a text Talmage interview Tautai Fano. AKA: Eldertiktok. He shares his experience about sharing the gospel through social media. They talk about love, rules, and being yourself while growing into something better. Finally, they talk about NBA Youngboy and the possibility of his conversion. There are so many great lessons that can be learned from Taitau and his take on sharing the gospel and how it has changed his life, regardless of social media. TaitauTiktok: @eldertiktokIG: @tautai.fano...2023-02-071h 04

ReleasedThe Race: Faith Crisis, Enduring To the End, and Working As A Team. (SHORT)Send us a textIn this short 10 minute episode Talmage shares about his thoughts when his friends leave the faith. Dr. D Grobergs "the Race" helps illistrate how to lovingly encourage someone to be all they can. We should be able to encourage without judging and love without condoning. You can find a place to submit your story for Released and Talmage's Socials herehttps://amap.to/talmagethayne/Remember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from...2023-01-3009 min

ReleasedEmily Roberts: Depression Made Her Leave, But Faith Took Her BackSend us a textEmily is an Illinois native that was raised to go on a mission. However, it wasn't what she was planning, and she had to return due to depression. While at home, she found healing that eventually led her to ask God if he wanted her back out on the mission. Her story of faith and mental illness is applicable and shows that we can be great even when we feel broken. God can use us to bless people's lives even when we feel inadequate. There is a new g...2023-01-2352 min

ReleasedVicente Pötzsch: Chile to Utah, Finding Community, Sexual Sin, and Never Giving UpSend us a textTalmage interviews Vicente Pötzsch (Vince) about his experience migrating to Utah after his mission to Brazil. Bad examples, sin and barriers were present, but his attitude is to see it through. When you understand your life and what it means you will be able to face so many of these challenges knowing they aren't eternal, but how you conduct yourself can be. If you are interested in sharing your story on the podcast reach out to Releasedthepodcast@gmail.com Remember, God is good and is planning on your suc...2023-01-161h 32

ReleasedSit Down with Sky and Preston: Trauma, Same Sex Attraction, Healing and PurposeSend us a textTalmage Recorded this episode in 2021. He interviews Skyler Sorensen and Preston Jenkins, who both hose the podcast Sit Down With Sky and Preston. They talk about their upbringing as gay Latter-day Saints and their desire to serve a mission. Things didn't turn the way they had planned, though. Abuse, trauma, and shame accompanied their experiences. However, they share the miracles they saw, the healing, and the blessings from living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Reach out if you have a story you wish to share releasedthepodcast@gmail.com 2023-01-091h 52

ReleasedBridger Coburn: the Destruction and Rebirth of FaithSend us a textTalmage interviews @Bridgethoughts (Bridger Coburn), regarding his faith crisis. Bridger began studying Anti-Mormon literature after he had gotten married. When he felt his faith shelf break, he had to decide. His inspiring story will make you consider your relationship with personal revelation and research. Bridger is known on Tiktok and Instagram for his defense of the faith and extensive knowledge of controversial subjects surrounding our religion. In addition, he is a great teacher and shows a lot of empathy and understanding to those who find themself in a faith crisis. 2023-01-0253 min