Best Colleen Sharp Podcasts (2025)

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"Waiting for the Dam to Break" - Jordan Gal's bet on voice AI 1:08:23

13d ago1:08:23

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Jordan Gal is breaking the mold with his new startup Rosie. He's targeting non-technical small business owners using consumer-style marketing rather than the B2B approaches most SaaS use. He talks about the opportunities and risks with AI-based startups, and how he's waiting for the "dam to break." Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (03:42) - Using what I…

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Episode 12: Lets Talk Rebecca Yarros & the Fourth Wing Phenomenon 1:08:39

17d ago1:08:39

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In this episode, lets talk all this Rebecca Yarros: the good, the bad, the ugly and the enjoyable of the Empyrean Series which has taken the Romantasy genre by (onyx) storm As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! Find us on Socials! insta @ WickedGoodBookClub Tiktok: WickedGoodBookClub Music credit: Ete…

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Figuring out what to do next (Adam Wathan) 1:14:26

1M ago1:14:26

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Adam Wathan sat down with Justin and Brian to talk about the challenge of staying motivated with your own business, even when you've "made it." However successful you think a well-known product or founder might be, the truth is everyone's dealing with stresses and challenges and things that don't work and figuring out what to do next. That's what t…

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How do you find Founder-Product Fit? 1:10:07

2M ago1:10:07

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Brian Casel hosts a candid conversation with Val Sopi and Christian Genco about the realities of launching new SaaS products in 2025. All three founders are at pivotal moments in their entrepreneurial journeys, wrestling with what products to build next, how to balance consulting work with product development, and finding the elusive "founder-produ…

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Is doing YouTube a good business? 1:10:23

2M ago1:10:23

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Marie Poulin and Aaron Francis join us to discuss the realities of building creator-driven businesses. We talked a lot about YouTube (they describe how each got traction there) and their current video making process. They also challenged conventional wisdom about sticking to one niche. For them, pivoting between projects keeps them fresh and preven…

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Should you still build in public? Peldi (Balsamiq) and Jay Clouse (Creator Science) 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

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Peldi is the founder of Balsamiq and pioneered transparent business building in 2007. In this episode, he came to the Panel looking advice on "build in public." We invited Jay Clouse, of Creator Science, on to share his wisdom. Jay had tons of practical suggestions for SaaS founders looking to build community and build in public in an authentic way…

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Episode 11: A Very Bookish Return 50:18

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Hey.......Sorry about the year and a half hiatus...........we missed you if that helps any? In this episode, catch up with Sarah and Delaney on all things bookish! We talk BookTok, Topes, Trends and more. As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! social: insta @ WickedGoodBookClub Tiktok: WickedGoodBookCl…

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The business of open source - Caleb Porzio (Livewire) and Taylor Otwell (Laravel) 1:18:02

3M ago1:18:02

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Is web development still a good career choice in 2025? What's the future of open source? Justin and Brian dive deep with Taylor Otwell (Laravel) and Caleb Porzio (Livewire, Alpine.js, Flux) about the state of web dev, building a business on open source, and the anxiety of managing competition. Chapters: (03:31) - Should people still pursue web deve…

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SaaS predictions for 2025 – Colleen Schnettler and Tyler King 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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Is bootstrapping a SaaS dead in 2025? How will AI affect software development as an industry? What's working when it comes to marketing? Justin Jackson (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products) are joined by Colleen Schnettler (SaaS Marketing Gym) and Tyler King (Less Annoying CRM) to debate our predictions for the new year. CHAPTERS:…

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The Panel – smart founders discuss the realities of building a business 6:44

4M ago6:44

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When it comes to bootstrapping and building software, there's rarely one correct answer. The secret to building better products, profitable companies, and a better life is knowing how to find the best answer for you. That’s the purpose of The Panel podcast. Join hosts Justin (Transistor.fm) and Brian Casel (Instrumental Products) in each episode as…

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Episode 10: SJM, Crown of Midnight, and a Total Lack of Time Management 1:05:19

2y ago1:05:19

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What can we even say? Enjoy our triumphant return to podcasting with hot takes on the SJM Universe, Throne of Glass series, and Taylor Swift (naturally). Send in your book thoughts, theories, requests and more on our social media! As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! social: {insta @WickedGoodBookClu…

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Episode 9: DID SOMEBODY SAY BONUS EPISODE? Tessa Bailey, Hook Line and Sinker, and we're not good at this podcasting thing okay? 53:54

2y ago53:54

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Hi listeners and welcome to our bonus episode! This week we cover Hook Line and Sinker by Tessa Bailey (March 2022) which is the second and final book of the Bellinger Sisters Books. This episode is a bonus episode originally recorded in spring 2022. Enjoy! As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! social…

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Episode 8: Window Shopping, Tessa Bailey, and Delayed Gratification? 1:00:12

2+ y ago1:00:12

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Sorry we disappeared for so long but we're back (again, we know). We hope you enjoyed January's book Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey (2021), but more importantly we hope you enjoy the angelic sounds of our voices. February's book: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS…

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Episode 7: Throne of Glass, Sarah J Maas, and We Forgot to Mention the Glass Castle 1:05:04

3y ago1:05:04

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HELLO. Sorry about missing all of June.... shit happens. Join us as we attempt to condense ToG into an hour. Enjoy ;) July books: Hook Line and Sinker + Where the Crawdads Sing

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Episode 6: It Happened One Summer, Tessa Bailey, and Get Me a Fisherman ASAP 1:06:27

3y ago1:06:27

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THIS IS NOW A TESSA BAILEY STAN PODCAST. We will not be taking any questions at this time. Join us this week as we read It Happened One Summer (2021). Small towns. Big personalities. Opposites attract. Grumpy sunshine. Spicy. And fisherman. lots of fisherman. Spoiler alert: we loved it. Join us May 15th for Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (2012) an…

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Episode 5: People We Meet On Vacation, Emily Henry, and Palm Springs Sucks 58:56

3y ago58:56

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ITS APRIL PICKS TIME! Kicking off our spring break themed reads, this week the gals of the WGBC tackle Emily Henry's 2021 novel "People we meet on vacation". In what turns out to be a cute story of life long friendship, love, and navigating adulthood, Sarah and Delaney also talk professional burn out, life purpose and goal achievement (y i k e s ).…

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Episode 4: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Being Deeply Human 1:07:52

3y ago1:07:52

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Talk about a great book! Join the ladies of the WGBC for their second meeting of March (and second unintentional book about struggling authors): the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2017). A now ~very popular booktok novel, Seven Husbands deep dives into the life of the famed Evelyn Hugo, her seven husbands, the true love of he…

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Episode 3: Verity, Colleen Hoover, and Sharp Left Turns 58:55

3y ago58:55

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Welcome back to another book club meeting! This episode we tackle Colleen Hoover's dark and twisty suspense novel Verity (Dec 2018). While many claim this book to be a romance novel (and we almost did too, before we read it) the WGBC gals have firmly decided its a suspense thriller and nothing more. Is Lowen a bad person? Did Verity do it? Is Jerem…

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Episode 2: House of Sky and Breath, Big Reveals, and DON'T TALK TO ME ABOUT SUNBALL 2:37:57

3y ago2:37:57

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SARAH J MAAS WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!?!??!?! Why are our episodes so long? Did our episode 1 predictions come true? Are Bryce and Hunt Mates? Who dies? Are we seriously merging worlds? Does Ithan get less annoying? Can someone give us some Fae history lesson please? Join us this episode as we book talk all about Crescent City Book 2: House of Sky and…

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Wicked Good Book Club- Episode 1: Crescent City, Sarah J Maas, and Our Book Boyfriend Hunt Athalar 1:51:54

3y ago1:51:54

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Hey listeners! We are BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! BUT ALSO DIFFERENT! BUT STILL FUN! We've taken the last 18 months to do some stuff (you know.. stay alive in the pandemic, review your feedback, etc... ). and decided to rebrand the podcast into an any book-book club! We are so excited to present THE WICKED GOOD BOOK CLUB: a gals book club that cover…

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Episode 72 with John DeNicola 1:02:28

3+ y ago1:02:28

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John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", for which he won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination, in 1988. In 1989 he was the co-winner of ASCAP Awards' "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" for "Time of My…

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Episode 71 with Alan Chapell 51:23

3+ y ago51:23

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How does one become a tech privacy attorney and a musician? How do you go to Mumbai to find your way? This is the story of Alan Chapell. Growing up on the multi-ethnic streets of Stamford, Connecticut, Alan Chapell was exposed to a multitude of music – playing piano and trumpet before the age of six and at age 15 recording with the legendary produc…

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Episode 70 with Richard Humann 1:05:36

3+ y ago1:05:36

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Richard Humann is a Brooklyn-based neo-conceptual artist whose work has been included in the Venice Biennale, represented the United States in the 2017 Karachi Biennale in Pakistan, and has had multiple national and international solo gallery and museum exhibitions. Richard was born and raised in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State. He…

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Episode 69 with Franke Previte 1:05:39

3+ y ago1:05:39

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Franke Previte: Academy Award and Grammy award winning songwriter, singer, talks with Joseph about his early childhood, selling cars in his driveway to earn money and how (I've Had) The Time of My Life and Hungry Eyes were written and how they found their way in movie Dirty Dancing.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Ep 68 with Diana Lansleen 1:02:51

3+ y ago1:02:51

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Joseph met Diana at a SAG-AFTRA workshop and have been friends since. Diana is an actor, voice actor and producer. Known for her recurring roles on "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives", she has also done a number of TV Commercials. She began working in Group ADR in 2010, on "Eureka", and has been heard on "Alphas", "Defiance", "Code…

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Episode 67 with Bill Schnee 52:35

3+ y ago52:35

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Bill Schnee is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has received over 125 gold and platinum records and more than 50 Top 20 singles that run the gamut from Barbra Streisand to The Jacksons, Rod Stewart to Steely Dan, and Whitney Houston to Dire Straits. This is my conversation with Bill about his journey and his art. C…

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Episode 66 with music producer Aaron Ruiz 1:04:05

3+ y ago1:04:05

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Today's guest is Nashville music producer, singer, songwriter Aaron Ruiz. Aaron is an artist who has had hundreds of songs placed in tv shows. Joseph and Aaron talk about the work it takes to stay present, dealing with negative self talk and accepting that we are not in control of whether a song is a success or not.www.aaronandandrew.comhttps://sou…

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Episode 65 Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett 1:01:15

3+ y ago1:01:15

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Meridith and Joseph have a podcast (Are You Waiting For Permission) dedicated to those of us who have stood on the edge, waiting for others to give us permission to pursue our dreams. Today, Joseph interviews Meridith and Joseph about their creative journeys as actors, coaches and podcasters.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 64 Cathy Vu pt 3 52:08

3+ y ago52:08

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Today Cathy and Joseph wrap up their conversation. We learn of Cathy's acting opportunities; how she drove 3 hours each way for her auditions and how she views her creative process.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 63 Cathy Vu Pt 2 51:09

3+ y ago51:09

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This week, Cathy and Joseph continue their conversation. We hear how Cathy moved forward with her education and started modeling. We also learn of the one woman who positively impacted her life.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 62 Cathy Vu 45:25

3+ y ago45:25

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Cathy is a first generation Vietnamese American born and raised in Seattle, WA. To say that Cathy grew up under difficult circumstances is an understatement. Her story is one of hard work, perseverance and survival. Cathy graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Washington all the while working as a genetic researcher at the Fre…

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Episode 61 Matt McNally 1:03:41

3+ y ago1:03:41

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Matt McNally was working in the advertising world for over 2 decades when he decided that his life needed a shift. How did he go from the ad world to the world of culinary arts? Matt is the chef of Laurel's Catering, a catering company he and his wife Laurel started. They are in Napa, CA. www.laurelscatering.com.…

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Episode 60 Stacy Widelitz pt 2 50:32

3+ y ago50:32

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In part 2 of Joseph's conversation with Stacy Widelitz, we hear how Stacy handle the stress of being a film composer, how he shape-shifted to a country song writer and his latest adventure as a photographer.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 59 Stacy Widelitz pt 1 54:44

3+ y ago54:44

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Stacy Widelitz is a composer, songwriter and photographer. He co-wrote the Dirty Dancing song, "She's Like The Wind" with Patrick Swayze. Today we hear how Stacy got his start as a pianist, songwriter and now photographer.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 58 Barrington Smith-Seetachitt - Author-Screenwriter 1:08:14

4y ago1:08:14

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Barrington is an author and screenwriter who writes speculative fiction that explores how people respond when their world — or their place in it — changes. Her work has been optioned and won prizes like Amazon Studios’ Best Screenplay Award, Screencraft’s Cinematic Short Story Competition Grand Prize, and DreamAgo’s Pen & Pellicule Writing Fellowsh…

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Episode 57: Fidan Aghayeva-Edler, Pianist 1:06:39

4y ago1:06:39

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Today we hear the story of Fidan Aghayeva-Edler, pianist. She is a pianist based in Berlin, Germany, currently focused on performance of contemporary music and improvisation. She was born in Azerbaijan, moved to Norway and then Berlin. Fidan tells us about the joy she has when performing and the journey she's taken to get there.…

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Episode 56 with Thomas Laub 1:20:06

4y ago1:20:06

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Thomas Laub is a producer currently represented on Broadway with David Byrne's American Utopia (Special Tony Award). Past work includes Slave Play (Tony Nomination), Seven Deadly Sins, and the site-specific Myths & Hymns. Upcoming: Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes, Selina Fillinger's POTUS, and Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jess…

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Episode 55 with Katie Leigh 1:05:24

4y ago1:05:24

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Katie Leigh is a voice actress, best known for her roles as Sunni Gummi in Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Zuzu in Poppy Cat, Alex in the first two seasons of Totally Spies!, and as Connie Kendall in the Focus on the Family radio program Adventures in Odyssey since 1987. This is her story.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 54 with Joseph DeBeasi - pt 2 53:52

4y ago53:52

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Today's episode you'll hear Joseph talk about his decision to change markets - from NYC to Los Angeles; how a scoring rejection caused him to reconsider his dreams and how he received the opportunity to compose the underscore music for American Sniper.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 53 with Joseph DeBeasi 45:21

4y ago45:21

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For the first episode of Pivot Point in year two, Joseph continues with an exploration of his own journey. This Pivot Point explores his years in Nashville, his time working at Belmont Church, his unsuccessful production company and how he dealt with difficulties in his personal life. This two-part series starts where he left off in bonus episode #…

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Episode 52 with Sherri Chung 1:10:09

4y ago1:10:09

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Award-winning composer Sherri Chung is on Pivot Point today. Her music can be heard on Batwoman, Riverdale, Blindspot and The Red Line. She composed the music for Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase and The Last Husband. She is a pianist, vocalist, conductor and orchestrator. Her theme music to Kung Fu is heard in the podcast intro.…

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Episode 51 with Janay Woodruff 1:03:13

4y ago1:03:13

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Today's guest is Janay Woodruff. Janay is a powerhouse rock singer and songwriter. She hails from St. Louis where she cultivated her love for music at age 9 through the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Known for her laser focus and unshakeable drive, Janay was unsurprisingly tapped to open for FloRida for NOW 96.3 NOW Night Out. The into features her su…

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Episode 50 with Kevin Brewerton 1:00:00

4y ago1:00:00

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Kevin Brewerton is a 5 time world kickboxing champion, author, director, actor and painter. His story is one of seeking the truth both in his life and in his art. Kevin's book is called - These Are African Hands-A Memoir. You can find it on Amazon.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 49 with Beau Stroupe 1:08:54

4y ago1:08:54

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Beau Stroupe: Opera singer, actor and coach is my guest this week. Beau and I met 25 years ago in Nashville. A graduate of Manhattan School of Music, Beau's talent provided him opportunities as a professional opera singer. Listen in on how his path changed directions and why. In the podcast intro, hear Beau sing Che gelida manina from La Boheme.…

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Episode 48 with April Cleveland 1:03:51

4y ago1:03:51

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April Cleveland is a director, educator, and the creator of THE EXODUS ENSEMBLE in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which creates wild and immersive theatrical events. April directs fast-paced thrillers across genres, from classics and contemporary adaptations to dystopian new work and large-scale musicals.By Joseph S. DeBeasi

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Episode 47 with Kimber 1:10:59

4y ago1:10:59

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Kimber Terry is today's guest. She is know by her stage name, Kimber. She is a singer/song writer from Nashville, TN. From a young age Kimber has always been singing and writing songs. She would even sing her math homework and make the questions into lyrics. Today her lyrics and music go far beyond math equations. Check out her song: Used to Being …

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Episode 46 with Adele Cabot 1:00:43

4y ago1:00:43

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Adele Cabot is a well-known voice coach in Los Angeles. Her clients are actors who have appeared on Broadway, in regional theatres, and in starring roles in films and on TV. Adele was also an actor and director of plays for many years in New York. She is the head of LAvoiceJOY, a studio she founded where she teaches Linklater Voice for actors and e…

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Episode 45 with Ed Hooks 1:10:30

4y ago1:10:30

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Today Joseph chats with Ed Hooks. Ed is an actor for almost thirty years. He's written several books on acting and became a respected acting coach. He was trained as an actor in New York, where he appeared in many stage plays plus TV Soaps and hundreds of TV commercials for major companies like AT&T, Bounce Fabric Softener, Dawn Dishwashing Liquid,…

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Episode 44 with Dan Navarro 1:29:36

4y ago1:29:36

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Dan Navarro is Joseph's guest this week. Dan is co-author of the song We Belong with his late partner Eric Lowen. Prior to Eric's illness, they toured together for years as Lowen & Navarro. Eric's illness from Lou Gehrig's disease had Dan eventually go solo. You can find Dan on Facebook at Dan Navarro Music.…

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Episode 43 with Kyle Fritz 56:35

4y ago56:35

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Today's guest is Kyle Fritz. 🎬 Kyle is the owner and president of Kyle Fritz Management, a talent management company in Los Angeles that has developed and guided the careers of Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe winners for the past 25 years. ✨Kyle studied acting at ASU and later with the master Sanford Meisner. Joseph met Kyle through Kyle's class - Kyl…

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