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TINO - Making a Whole Movie with Michael Mina, Jackie Diehl, and Kaitlyn Diehl 29.06.2026 1h 12min

"It's not what a movie is about, it's how it is about it."This week, the creative force behind the new feature film Tino joins us to discuss all the trials and tribulations of making a feature film. Writer/Director/Producer Michael James Mina talks about his inspiration, while producers Kaitlyn Diehl and Jackie Diehl weigh in with their own experiences. We have fun, we get deep, we learn. Filmmaking rules.Tino, a homeless drug addict, desires the love and acceptance of his Father, Charles Anderson, the Police Commissioner of Philadelphia. However, Tino’s broken lifestyle and passion for ballet continues to put distance between the two, leaving their relationship in jeopardy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Advertising - The Art of the People with Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong 22.06.2026 55min

“Advertising is the ability to sense, interpret… to put the very heart throbs of a business into type, paper and ink.”Not gonna lie, this one was tough for me to get behind. But once you hear Caitlin's story, you may be persuaded on the craft of advertising as well. As an art director with a career in advertising and an amazing portfolio of passion projects, Caitlin shares her intimate experience with creativity and how it helped push her to achieve many great feats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Algorithm Isn't a Director with Bruno Arnabar 15.06.2026 1h 19min

“Truly creative things happen when one thinks differently, yet nobody wants to think differently.”Welcome Back! This is the first episode in the new apartment, apologies for any technical issues. Unfortunately this podcast has to take the back burner to my passion for film, but change is good sometimes.Who better to ring in the new era other than film buff Bruno Arnabar? Bruno has an extensive knowledge of cinema, the craft and the history, from his days in studying film. He walks us through his introduction to the art form, why slow-cinema has value, and the implications of where we're headed within the craft.Full videos are out on YouTube as well. Thanks for the support and I hope you enjoy the new episodes!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grit Test - A Guide to Film Festivals with Kaitlyn Diehl 05.08.2025 1h 4min

"Truth is, generally I like film festivals; somewhere at some level there's an exchange of ideas."Are you thinking about submitting your first short to a film festival? Well hold your dang horses, you may need some guidance. In this episode we discuss how & why festivals can be useful, and how important it is to utilize the best strategy suited to your personal filmmaking goals.Music:Bass Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100462Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cosmic & Comedic Solutions with Betty Smithsonian 21.07.2025 57min

"Even though a number of people have tried, no one has yet found a way to drink for a living."This week we're joined by comedian and business operations expert Betty Smithsonian. Is comedy teachable? Is self-awareness? Discussing sobriety and getting to the bottom of fear-based decision making, you'll somehow manage to find that you're still in a basement, and that's totally okay.Music:Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Sketch Every Monday with Scott Bigos 07.07.2025 1h 3min

"Instagram comments are your local community. YouTube comments are like... the world."This week we're joined by Scott Bigos, creative director behind the sketch comedy YouTube channel, CheeseParade. In this interview, we discuss the insanity behind pumping out quality, one-minute sketches every week, and how in order to really process your childhood, you're gonna need a weapon.Subscribe to CheeseParade for a new sketch every Monday.Music:Bean by Lukrembo | https://soundcloud.com/lukremboFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Milk & Cardi B with Tyler Wolf and Manny Brown 30.06.2025 1h 19min

"I used to think this podcast was a good time capsule for us. But now I'm like, this is just us devolving into madness."Tyler and Manny join us for their third round on Articulate, a checkpoint for reflection on their sanity. On this very real podcast, we discuss how you get worse with jokes as you progress in standup, comedic breakthroughs, and getting vulnerable. The boys struggle through old recordings from their first year of open mics.Support Next in Line Comedy!Music:J a z z by Deoxys Beats | https://soundcloud.com/deoxysbeats1Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crushing the Bingo Mic with Jake Lipinsky 09.06.2025 51min

"Standup is a war for confidence all the time."Jakey's back! We talk podcasts, standup, and sketches; a good balance while dissecting the classic nasty & silly work. Follow Jake, Friendly Comedy, and Friendly Television for the good stuff.Music:Cuts by Le Gang | https://soundcloud.com/thisislegangMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Painting with Light with Maxwell Collins 02.06.2025 1h 16min

"If we don't want to see it, we shouldn't see it."This week, we're joined by Maxwell Collins (D.P.) to discuss cinematography, the film school debate, and the best ways to create opportunities for your career.https://www.maxwellcollinsdp.com/Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-officialMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeding Creativity with Charlie Temple 19.05.2025 49min

"The whole culture is telling you to hurry, while the art tells you to take your time. Always listen to the art."At the end of the day, we're here to collaborate, create, and have fun. But DON'T TALK ABOUT discipline. I can't know to hear any more about discipline. This week we're joined by Charlie Temple to discuss the best way to feed into multiple sides of creativity.Check out his work on Spotify and Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blind Filmmaker with David Block and Alex Kucy 12.05.2025 1h 2min

"When a child learns Torah, they bribe him with candy. When an adult learns Torah, they say it's okay if you do it for a selfish motive, because it becomes a pure motive."This week we're joined by The Blind Filmmaker, David Block and his documentarian and fellow filmmaker, Alex Kucy. We discuss David's motivations for deciding to take on the challenge of filmmaking, despite his visual impairment, and how it's impacted his creative endeavors along the way.theblindfilmmaker.comBelong by Moavii | https://www.youtube.com/@MoaviiMusicFree To Use | https://freetouse.com/musicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mural Capital of the World with Sahiti Bonam 05.05.2025 1h 9min

"In a world of chaos, a mural can be a peaceful oasis, a visual retreat for the soul."This week we're joined by Sahiti Bonam of Mural Arts Philadelphia. We discuss the organization's mission, as well as some history of murals and the stress of the job. As a Philadelphian, this episode helped deepen my appreciation for the character these pieces bring to our city.sahitibonam.com@visualliteratureCold by ThinkChill | https://soundcloud.com/thinkchillmusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sounds About Right with Tom Carman 28.04.2025 1h 16min

"You know music and sound design can be very powerful with how you use it. But the absence of sound can say a lot as well."This week we're joined by sound mixer, designer, and post-production god, Tom Carman. We dive into his background in theater production and how it plays into his attention to sound detail, that path to building a production company, and his role in developing the sound design on "No Thoughts!" (2024).https://www.tomcarmansound.com/Music:"Philly Cheese" by Tom CarmanMusic by Michael JacksonParody of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Defense of Improv // Get To The Point with Maeve Hennessey 18.11.2024 51min

"The rules of improvisation apply beautifully to life. Never say no - you have to be interested to be interesting, and your job is to support your partners."It's Maeve Hennessey everybody!! In this conversation, we dive into her background of improv- which surprisingly requires skill, discipline, and talent... crazy, right?? Follow along as it lead her to get comfortable with performing, get into standup, and eventually start her own comedy show.Be sure to catch the next Get To The Point comedy show, every second Saturday of the month at CSz Philadelphia.Music:Breakfast in Paris by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative Writing, Boxing, and Eating Dirt with Mbeta Sokolo 11.11.2024 54min

"A failure is like fertilizer; it stinks to be sure, but it makes things grow faster in the future."Mbeta Sokolo rejoins the pod this week to discuss post-project depression, motivational babies, and how each project you do should strengthen your natural talents.Music:Song: Blue BoiLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0https://www.youtube.com/LakeyInspiredMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stay The Course with Beaux Emerson 04.11.2024 50min

“Movies will make you famous; Television will make you rich; But theatre will make you good.”This week we're rejoined by Beaux Emerson, a local Philadelphia actor and singer/songwriter, to reconvene after two more years into his artistic journey. In it we discuss how his outlook on the entertainment industry has changed, and his goals within in. Music:The Process - LAKEY INSPIRED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DRAGULA & Creative Freedom with Pi 21.10.2024 37min

"Drag is full body creative expression; you're basically this big ball of clay that you can do whatever you want with."Do whatever (or whoever) you want this week with Pi, as she discusses her journey into the drag scene of Philadelphia. From arts & crafts, to dinky dark amusement rides, follow Pi into the world of Dragula, a show that explores a creepy mix of fashion and terror, in the newest season (666).Music:Witching Hoursby Panda Beats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaking and Ego Tests - Is Sewing Masculine? with Kevin Diep 14.10.2024 44min

"Men weren't really the enemy - they were fellow victims suffering from an outmoded masculine mystique that made them feel unnecessarily inadequate when there were no bears to kill."This week, Kevin shows us how many interests and hobbies can accumulate over time, and why, sometimes, dropping out of college can be the right move.Music:Song: Faithful MissionLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC49uNuUk7pY77NoVMlNYDAMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Not-So-Supreme Court, with Lydia Ellsworth 07.10.2024 41min

"Whenever you put a man on the Supreme Court, he ceases to be your friend."Current attorney and previous judiciary employee Lydia Ellsworth joins the pod again this week to discuss the Supreme Court: some history, the inner workings, and what it looks like now. This one might get a little spicy!Music:🎵 Music "Cream" by ‘Psylone & oxinym’   • psylone & oxinym - cream 🍦 royalty fr...  💿 Listen everywhere: https://lofihiphop.de/cream✅ For more Copyright Free Music visit:https://youtube.tamamusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MXenes: The New Supermaterial, Breaking Ground and Breaking Friendships with Kateryna Shev and Jamie Fitz 30.09.2024 44min

"When you look at something on a nano scale, you start to see how something on such a small level can affect such enormous properties on a macro scale."Tune in this week to get the dirt on the MXene community... mostly cool stuff about how they can help the future and all that, but ALSO how two standup comics fit into the community of scientists. Hint: they're pretty much both Oppenheimer.Track Name: "www is a thing"Music By: Dj Quads @   / aka-dj-quads  Original upload HERE -    • Video  • DJ QUads YouTube channel HERE:    / channel  • Dj Quads on SoundCloud HERE:   / aka-dj-quads  • Dj Quads on Twitter HERE:   / djquads  • Dj Quads on Spotify HERE: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VZrd...• Dj Quads on Instagram HERE:   / djquads   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.