Best Taste Makers Channel on DASH Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 111 PARADISO the Short Film 1:19:07

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Lenny has been busy during his hiatus! He has a NEW short film PARADISO that he produced and starred in hitting the film circuit and winning awards! Join him as he sits down with his costar Imari Stout, Assistant Producer Justin DeFreece, and Director Jonna Volz as they discuss the process of truly MAKING YOUR OWN WORK as an independent filmmaker. …

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Ep. 110 Aric Abraham CINEMATOGRAPHER | CAMERA | Bat in the Sun Productions 1:34:14

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Aric Abraham has worked too many music videos to count. Artists like Jack Harlow, Soulja Boy, Siento, French Montana, YG, Machine Gun Kelly, Snoop Dog, Justin Bieber and even Eminem. (Yes we are name dropping!) Aric has worked with some HUGE names! We'll ask him all about his experiences but even MORE importantly he's been working alongside the You…

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Ep. 109 Preston Geer ACTOR | WRITER | VOICE OVER 1:56:41

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Preston Geer is making moves! Whether it's recording NSFW audio books to writing/starring in his very own projects including the Daredevil fan film Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses he's keeping busy during the Q. Preston and Lenny chat about breaking in to Voice Acting via the Audio Book route, creating your own material, writing what you know, a…

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Ep. 108 Erica Boozer & Bella Baez | ACTOR | MAXIM COVER MODEL 1:20:47

4+ y ago1:20:47

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We have the incredibly talented Actor Erica Boozer and MAXIM Cover Model Bella Baez in this episode! We'll talk about Bella's journey from heartbreak to Fitness Model as well as what her and Erica have been doing doing quarantine to keep themselves busy. These two talented ladies met during pre production on the anticipated film Road to Rosarito. W…

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Ep. 107 Liv Gallo | Actor | Singer | Musical Theatre 1:58:12

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From Missouri to Los Angeles to New York City to then COVID-19 shutting everything down Liv Gallo has quite a bit to talk about! This triple threat is on the mic from the road for a special one on one with cohost Lenny! They sit down in an abandoned Senior Living community to catch up on what has transpired just in the last few months! This is an a…

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Ep. 106 Phillip Andre Botello | ACTOR | Sunset on the River Styx & The Art of Self Defense 56:21

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Actor Phillip Andre Botello is in the house for the second time! This talented working actor is on IG LIVE with Lenny to promote his latest Horror/Thriller SUNSET ON THE RIVER STYX! This is a great film and a great interview! We'll discuss this latest gem as well as another film he was recently spotted in the wickedly dark comedy The Art of Self De…

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Ep. 105 Marco Parra ACTOR | WRITER | CREATIVE 1:38:01

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MARCO PARRA is our most re-visited guest, why? Because he brings the heat! This 5-time guest Actor/Creator/Influencer and NOW SCREEN-WRITER talks about his current pre-production process with a script he has completed. With the table read officially completed Marco discusses the work involved in writing a feature for himself. How long did it take h…

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EP. 104 Aaron Kozak (Award Winning) PLAYWRIGHT | SCREENWRITER | PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT 1:30:46

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Aaron Kozak is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and show businessman & he's on the MIC in this episode with Lenny to talk about his favorite movies! Kozak is the president of Winner Entertainment LLC, a company which offers a very unique variety of business and creative services for a multitude of well-known entertainment companies and …

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Ep. 103 Team Rad (BONUS EPISODE) 1:42:01

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ACTORS - WRITERS - PRODUCERS - TRAILBLAZERS Rebecca Holopter, Verity Butler, and Darby Kennerly are the three ladies dedicated to telling the stories of rad women. Hence TEAM RAD! Based out of Los Angeles, they will hug, smooch, and punch ya in the gut with their work. They're going to discuss all the trials & tribulations of writing, producing, an…

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Ep. 102 JOKER - (Our review of the movie) 1:44:20

5+ y ago1:44:20

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We have reviewed the very hot topic of the movie JOKER starring Joaquin Phoenix written & directed by Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover, Road Trip). Is this RECORD BREAKING movie worthy of the hype? Is it "too" violent? Is this Joaquin Phoenix best performance as an actor yet? We have lots of thoughts! 🤡 Have questions or comments for el L.A.…

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Ep. 101 LIV WATERS Singer/Songwriter 1:43:31

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Liv Waters is in the studio. This talented artist will play 2 of her singles LIVE IN THE STUDIO as well as drop her first single for everyone to hear! We’ve got exclusives!!!🔥I’ll ask her about her love for music, how she moved across the country to pursue her dreams, and she'll gives out advice on what she loves, writing and performing music! 🙌🏽 C…

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Ep. 100 - Adulting Web Series Creators Cassidy Davis & Mallory Fuccella 1:50:34

5+ y ago1:50:34

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To celebrate our 100th EPISODE we are bringing in two of our favorite heavy hitters!!! Creators & Stars of Adulting Web Series, Cassidy Davis & Mallory Fuccella! They are gonna tell us all about Season 2! Will they drop some hints about their finale? You better believe it! Don't sleep on this show or episode because it is fucking great!!! Catch ALL…

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Ep. 99 Brazii Roberts ENTERTAINER 1:50:33

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Since it’s a Brazii Brazii world out there we brought in Entertainer/Artist Brazii Robert$!!! He’s gonna drop some bars on us via freestyles as well as talk about two of his singles he’s got coming out! We have exclusives on hit singles “Remix” and hear the hook to his unreleased song "Win!" This episode is great! Have questions or comments for el …

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Ep. 98 Anthony Erickson FOUNDER of EYE IN THE SKY COLLECTIVE 1:36:40

5+ y ago1:36:40

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Eye in the Sky Collective Founder and Artist Manager ANTHONY ERICKSON is on this episode of el L.A. with Jake & Lenny. We’ll talk all about managing talent, booking tours, creating interactive events, doing shrooms in the wilderness, how music parallels the porn industry and so much more! This was so so much fun! Have questions or comments for el L…

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Ep. 96 Tom Botchii DIRECTOR of ARTIK 1:50:59

5+ y ago1:50:59

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ARTIK Writer/Director TOM BOTCHII (Terrorizer, 11 Minutes, Goldblooded) is on this episode of 'el L.A.' and we couldn't be more excited to ask him all about this heart pounding thriller! TAGLINE: "A comic book obsessed serial killer teaches his son how to get away with a series of brutal murders until the boy befriends a mysterious man who threaten…

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Ep. 95 Marco Parra ACTOR | CREATIVE 1:48:58

5+ y ago1:48:58

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MARCO PARRA is in the fucking house! 4-time guest (el L.A.'s Alec Baldwin) Actor/Creator/Influencer Marco lays it all out there for us. It’s always a great time when the 3 of us get together and this episode is no different. We’ll talk about auditioning, circumcisions, surfing, Spider-Man leaving the MCU and so much more. Follow him on his Comedy/C…

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Ep. 94 Sarahbeth Luciano STAND UP COMEDIAN / MODEL 1:51:09

6y ago1:51:09

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Fresh to the Los Angeles Stand up Comedy scene Actor/Model Sarahbeth Luciano is on the mic in this episode making us laugh. Our Producer Guy Garner (Taste Maker Media) takes a break from his duties at Kevin Harts radio station to join us as well & we couldn't be more excited to have these talented people in the studio. We are going to get updates f…

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Ep. 93 Shelby Tweten (AMERICAN IDOL & MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE) 1:35:04

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Shelby Tweten is talented, passionate, ride or die, AND on our show this week! This Singer (American Idol) and Mental Health Awareness Advocate (Mental Health for the Digital Age) sits down 1 on 1 with co-host Lenny Hernandez to discuss her move from Minnesota to LA, what she has learned in Cali, and why it’s important to surround yourself with goo…

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Ep. 92 The ladies of "Bernie Mac & Cheese" Long form Improv Troupe 1:45:34

6y ago1:45:34

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We have an incredibly talented group of ladies from the LA based Long form Improv Troupe 'Bernie Mac & Cheese' in the studio. Each one of these Actors/Comedians brings a specific flair and personality that makes this one of the most fun episodes we've had! Rosena, Misha, Simone, & Myra bring the funny as we ask them each how their path lead to come…

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Ep. 91 Ashley Fountain & Dan Mendoza (Actors) 1:51:09

6y ago1:51:09

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Actors, Ashley Fountain & Dan Mendoza join us to discuss Ashley’s stunning performance & the story behind this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival play Thank You For Loving Me, the difference between soccer & football, & the BOLDNESS it takes to pick up women in LA. Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail…

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Ep. 90 Alan Heitz (Character Actor) 1:49:08

6y ago1:49:08

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We guarantee that you've see ALAN HEITZ somewhere! This dude is everywhere. His IMDB is like a mile long because this guy books! From Uber Eats/McDonald's commercials to shows like Conan, New Girl, 2 Broke Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones, Veronica Mars, Kickin' It, This is Us, Glee, Agents of Shield... Basically, if you have ever watched a T…

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Ep. 89 Fanto (Comedian) 1:49:05

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Our boi, FANTO returns to the mic to collectively chat all kinds of crazy things! We also proudly spend the last 35 minutes pulling up instrumentals to 2000's rap songs and unapologetically freestyle to them! You'd be surprised! One day we'll be famous lyricist. one-hundy. Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashr…

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Ep. 88 Micah Vaultz (Musician/Composer) 1:40:29

6y ago1:40:29

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After years of not seeing each other, co-host Jake FH is reunited with the King of Ladera! Micah Vaultz!!! We discuss his artistry as well as where he finds his focus & peace in the chaos that is LA. We'll also ask him about his love for creating music 🎼! Check out Micah here: Spotify | Youtube | Website Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Ja…

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Ep. 87 The Ali Sisters 1:17:28

6y ago1:17:28

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The Ali Sisters are on our show!!! Autianna & Jaseena join us to discuss their new show "Table For Two" on @evertalktv, hosting on the red carpet, launching their company Ali Sisters Media, the pros & cons to being a Virgo, & of course teach Lenny & Jake the only way to correctly eat cereal! It's wild!!! Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Ja…

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Ep. 86 JR De Guzman (Comic, Musical Comedy) 1:49:17

6y ago1:49:17

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You’ve seen musical comedian JR De Guzman on Netflix "The Comedy Lineup" Part 2, Comedy Central, & NBC and now he’s bringing his talents to el L.A. with Jake & Lenny with a vengeance!!! We will chat about growing up brown, the state of internet porn, being on the road touring, and what inspires JR to continue to push the limit with his comedy! This…

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Ep. 85 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL (Saving Cain & Tattered Capes) 1:47:31

6y ago1:47:31

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The 10th annual Hollywood Fringe Festival runs June 13th - 30th and we have two world premieres Tattered Capes produced by Theatre Unleashed and Saving Cain playing at the Hudson Guild Theatre represented in this episode. THEATRE UNLEASHED Artistic Director Jenn Crafts talks about their show Tattered Capes. & Actors Leah Verrill, Tiffany Walker, an…

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Ep. 84 Tyannah SINGER/SONGWRITER 1:49:40

6y ago1:49:40

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Singer/Songwriter, Actress, & Dancer Tyannah is in the building this week promoting her latest single CLUELESS! We’ll ask this multi-talented performer how she juggles so many passions! We also get a little wild by going off script singing our favorite Disney movie songs! Which ones do we belt? Listen to find out! Have questions or comments for el …

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Ep. 83 Jason Konopisos - Alvarez 1:52:02

6y ago1:52:02

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Overall funnyman Jason Konopisos-Alverez brings the heat in this episode! We’ll play around with making voices, because he’s a Voice Over Artist (Click here to listen), we’ll discuss pitching pilots (he’s a Writer/Producer), and for shits and giggles we’ll delve into one of our favorite topics...the world of conspiracies. This is easily one of our …

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Ep. 82 Reigning MS. BLACK U.S.A. Mercedez Ja'Miece 1:47:18

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Don’t get it twisted, Mercedez Ja'Miece aka reigning Ms. Black U.S.A. is more than a pretty face. She’s a spoken word artist, an on-the-rise actor, and a suicide prevention advocate. We ask her how an Indiana native got into pageants, what inspires her acting and spoken word, as well as what she's looking for out of life. We even convince her to pe…

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Ep. 81 Kyle Water Geller (Filmmaker/Creator: El Primo Brand) 1:47:15

6y ago1:47:15

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Filmmaker & Entrepreneur Kyle Waters Geller is in the studio this week! This 'Do It Yourself' filmmaker is gonna give us all the details about his El Primo Brand production company. This is an incredibly insightful interview for all of you filmmakers out there! This dude has done the work. Check out more of his work here: Vimeo Have questions or co…

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Ep. 80 Fanto Fruenze & Ashley Fountain 1:43:28

6y ago1:43:28

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What happens when you combine the humor of a quirky 5 ft. comedienne with a crude Eastern European douche?! You get another classic el L.A. episode! We have Ashley Fountain & Fanto Fruenze in the studio to discuss only the most philosophical & intellectual of topics. Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@g…

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Ep. 79 Rachel Amanda Bryant ACTOR: DEATHDAY & IN BED WITH A KILLER 1:52:48

6y ago1:52:48

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Actor Rachel Amanda Bryant has done it all! She once started a theatre company, will answer to the nickname the "notorious R.A.B.", and has even ridden in a hot air balloon. On this episode she tells us all about her time filming the hit thriller horror feature DEATHDAY as well as what it was like onset of The Lifetime Channel movie IN BED WITH A K…

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Ep. 78 LIANA (Music Artist) 1:13:36

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We ask up and coming Music Artist LIANA all about her latest single SUMMER LOVE produced by Skyler Lexx in this episode! What inspires this talented just turned 18 year old? She'll tell us. Along for the ride, Stand up Comedian Mallory Fuccella helps co-host this week with Jake FH! Don't you dare miss this! Check out LIANA's 'Summer Love' music vid…

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Ep. 77 Frankee Razor SINGER/SONGWRITER: ARTIST 1:57:54

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Singer/Songwriter Frankee Razor will admit that he is not the same person he was when he was on Season 1 of American Idol. He has broken himself away from the cookie cutter mold to redefine himself into something very NEW and we get to talk to him all about it!!! We'll ask him about his latest EP Produced by Skyler Lexx slated to drop this summer, …

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Ep. 76 Melissa Kyle PRODUCER & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 1:44:06

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Producer and Assistant Director Melissa Kyle speaks some truth in this episode with Guest Host Cecilia Tripp. From answering phones (at a Network execs office), to working art department, to directing, and producing Melissa has done a ton of things in the Movie Making World. Scope her RESUME! 👀 *BFA in Film & TV from Tisch (NYU) *Art department (Th…

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Ep. 75 Bret Porter & Jenna Skeva (Actors/Producers) 1:52:09

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HAPPY 75th EPISODE!!!!! Talented Actor/Producers Bret Porter (Westworld) & Jenna Skeva (Nasty Women) join our loaded panel (Lenny & Jake of course, WITH the creator of our show GUY GARNER) for our 75th EPISODE! We ask them about their current projects but we are definitely interested in hearing their embarrassing "Actor" stories and boy are some of…

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Ep. 74 Els! Indonesian–American Rapper, Singer, Dancer, & Actress. 1:43:42

6y ago1:43:42

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Lenny sits down, 1 on 1, with Indonesian–American Rapper, Singer, Dancer, & Actress, the ONE AND ONLY Els! This spunky 11 year old rose to international fame when she released her hit song SLIDE ft. Silento (Yes that Silento! WATCH ME the WHIP/NAE NAE song) which has over 1.1 million views on YouTube. This kid just oozes charisma as she tells us ab…

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Ep. 73 Ava Cantrell (ACTRESS: Young Sheldon, The Haunted Hathaways) 1:40:38

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Actress & Activist AVA CANTRELL is an absolute delight! Check out her IMDB. She stars in the New Line Cinema's horror feature LIGHTS OUT and the indie sci-fi feature film ONE UNDER THE SUN where she won best actress honors and we will ask her all about it! What was it like to work along side Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) as Molly the stand out drama s…

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Ep. 72 Amber Patino (Actor: THE FIRST, Singer/Songwriter SUPERNOVA) 1:36:37

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Amber Patino is an up and coming Actress & Singer/Songwriter. She's also a Professional Face Painter and dedicated Philanthropist. Have we said yet that she still isn't of legal driving age!? Well she isn't! 😱 This multi-talented kid is in the studio to discuss her role on the Hulu Original Series THE FIRST, as well as give us a sneak peak into (2)…

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Ep. 71 Harmony McElligott (Groundlings Instructor; Robot Chicken Writer) 1:39:53

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What does Harmony McElligott have in common with Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Pee Wee Herman, Kaitlin Olson, Will Forte and Flo from Progressive? They are all alumni from the famous improvisation and sketch comedy troupe The GROUNDLINGS. When not teaching improv at The Groundlings, you can find Harmony doing stand-up around L.A., w…

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Ep. 70 Taylor Schulte (Make Up Artist: Legacy Effects) 1:54:07

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Los Angeles Make Up Artist and 2017 IMATS (International Make-Up Artists Trade Show) competition winner Taylor Schulte brightens up the studio in our 70th episode. She tells us all about working for a company that builds the prosthetics for such blockbusters as Jurassic World, Aquaman, & Captain Marvel. What's her stance on the Oscars attempt to no…

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Ep. 69 Cecilia Tripp & Maggie Knoedelseder 1:37:28

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Laurel Canyon Creative co-founder Cecilia Tripp and Actor Maggie Knoedelseder are on our 69th episode! We're going to discuss social media tips, strip clubs, babies and everything else you might need to know in making that next level jump. Need help with growing your social media presence. Contact Cecilia Tripp at www.laurelcanyon.studio Want to as…

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Ep. 68 Heather LaRose with Mark McKee (Singer/Songwriter & Musician) 1:50:25

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Singer/Songwriter Heather LaRose is in the house! She's played for HRC, has had her music on the show Teen Wolf as well as has an album on the way! If you haven't heard of her yet, trust us, you will soon. Her music is incredible and she serenades us with not just one but two of her hits live... Which two does she sing? Check out our episode now to…

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Ep. 66 Thomas Hennessy (Filmmaker) 1:56:00

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Filmmaker & Veteran Thomas Hennessy explains the long process of writing a screenplay to getting your finished work distributed! We talk about funding/casting/directing the whole lot as well as geek out a bit about the last few blockbusters that have hit the big screen. His movie Another Time starring Justin Hartley (This is Us, Little, Smallville)…

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Ep 65 Erica Boozer & Phillip Andre Botello (Actors: PLEDGE) 1:52:15

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Erica Boozer & Phillip Andre Botello the stars of the new thriller PLEDGE are in the fucking house! We ask these two great people what it was like spending over a month filming in upstate New York, how did they discover their love for acting, and most importantly what the HELL was in that soup they had to eat! You just might throw up. 'Pledge' will…

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Ep. 44 Mike Kallio & Taylor Schulte (Director/Producer & Special Effects Make Up Artist) 1:54:39

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One of our favorite interviews. Producer/Director Michael Kallio ("Hatred of a Minute" & "Mutant Swinger from Mars") and Special Effects Make-up Artist Taylor Schulte (Westworld, Aquaman, Insidious: The Last Key, Captain Marvel) discuss their love of practical effects, the process of transferring film to digital and the only thing missing from the …

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Ep. 63 Alexia Dox (Overthinking with Kat & June) 1:39:17

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If you have seen the Hulu Original comedy series 'Quick Draw' you already know how hilarious Alexia Dox is. Now she stars in the new AwesomenessTV series 'Overthinking with Kat & June' where a strange but beautiful friendship is formed between two new housemates. Was the vagina art her character takes selfies in front of made specifically for the s…

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Ep. 62 Simon Sorrells & Daniel Mendoza (The Meridian Contact) 1:49:35

6+ y ago1:49:35

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Jake & Lenny sit down with Simon Sorrells (writer, director, actor) and Daniel Mendoza (actor) of the impressive short film 'The Meridian Contact.' This plot twist thriller is making its way through the film festival circuit and we are here with the exclusive!

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Ep. 61 Cassidy Davis & Mallory Fuccella (Adulting Web Series) 1:45:00

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We have an amazing internet find on this episode of el L.A. with Jake & Lenny. Our Co-hosts interview Cassidy Davis and Mallory Fuccella, the Creators, Writers, and Lead Actors of 'Adulting' the Web Series! What is on Mallory's resume as a special skill? We asked her. Hint: It's called a "double or nothing" and it is wild! We learn so much more cha…

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Ep. 59 Ally Dixon (Actor/Voice Over/Singer) 1:52:45

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If you don't know who Ally Dixon is yet you soon will! Actor/Singer/Voice Over Artist and summer wakeboarder, Ally Dixon schools us on how to break into the V.O. world. She also demonstrates how to properly master the use of our "sultry" voice, as well as her new go to phrase replacing "that's what she said."…

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