Isis’ Incredible Drive-By Interviews

Ice Skating Cinematographer 'On Ice Perspectives'

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:34:09 GMT

April 17, 2021 - In the last few years, I've gotten back into watching ice skating, thanks largely in part to the incredible On Ice Perspectives, aka Jordan Cowan. He's a retired skater who has revolutionized the way skating fans can see their favorites on the ice (check out his YouTube and Instagram accounts). We chatted about his start in skating, the creation of On Ice Perspectives, and the importance of ice skating as an international sport.

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The Complete Conversation: Mary Vogt

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:24:13 GMT

February 5, 2021 - It's been a while since my last podcast (thanks Covid), so to celebrate my first podcast of 2021, I did a special full length conversation with the one and only Mary Vogt, costume designer for many movies I love, including Crazy Rich Asians. She and I had a blast chatting away over the phone about how she got her start, some of the movies she's worked on/talent she's worked with, and so much more!

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Winemaker Wes Hagen

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 01:08:15 GMT

July 16, 2020 - As a fan of J. Wilkes Wines, it was a pleasure to learn a little about the history of wine and how it's made with J. Wilkes Wines winemaker Wes Hagen. In addition to being a fantastic guest on this podcast, he also hosts his own tri-weekly show (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5pm Pacific) that can be found on his Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages.

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Cosplayer/Costume Designer Duy Truong

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:20:55 GMT

July 3, 2020 - I became a fan of cosplayer Duy Truong (check out his Facebook and Instagram) after seeing him cosplay as Yuri!!! on ICE character Yuri Katsuki, and have been following him ever since. We had the opportunity to chat about his work as a cosplayer and costume designer, as well as touch on his love of haute couture fashion.

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Phone Interview with Darynda Jones (about The Graveyard Shift)

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

June 10, 2020 - A mere day after the release of Darynda Jones' latest story in the Charley Davidson series, The Graveyard Shift, she and I had a lovely little chat about the story. We talked about the lead character of the story, Garrett Swopes, some of the plot of the story (there is a small spoiler alert), the teaser for the next story in the series, and a bit more. You don't want to miss this interview!

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Phone Interview with Figure Skater Nam Nguyen

Wed, 20 May 2020 21:36:13 GMT

For the first time ever, I'm posting a podcast on my talent's birthday! Happy 22nd, Nam!

May 14, 2020 - I enjoyed a phone call with Canadian figure skater Nam Nguyen in which we discussed how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed his training for ice skating, how he keeps from spreading himself too thin, and more.

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Toon Con Co-Creator Loryn Stone

Tue, 05 May 2020 18:48:52 GMT

*DISCLAIMER* This was recorded BEFORE Covid-19 caused the cancellation of pretty much everything this year. As such, the closing question and comments about San Diego Comic-Con no longer apply.

January 27, 2020 - I sat down with Loryn Stone, the co-creator of the brand new Toon Con, which took place in November 2019. It's one of the most intimate and fun conventions I've ever experienced in my time as a convention attendee. Loryn and I discussed the previous event and her goals for Toon Con's second year.

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Skype Interview with Voice Actor André Sogliuzzo

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:30:39 GMT

January 18, 2020 - I've known André Sogliuzzo for several years thanks his performances in various productions at L.A. Theatre Works as well as being a fan of his work as King Bumi in Avatar: the Last Airbender. It was an absolute pleasure to chat with him about those topics, and much more over Skype recently. I even learned that I was hearing his voice without knowing it due to some of his commercial work!

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Makeup Artist Richard Redlefsen

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 07:44:49 GMT

January 17, 2020 - For my first podcast of the new year, I sat down for coffee with the wonderful Richard Redlefsen to discuss his work on Bombshell, the new Star Trek: Picard, his path to becoming a makeup artist, and a little bit more!

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San Diego Comic Fest Chairman Matt Dunford

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:36:04 GMT

November 10, 2019 - While attending the first ever Toon Con, I ran into the wonderful Matt Dunford, who is the current chairman of San Diego Comic Fest. We chatted about Comic Fest and some of the special guests who will be attending the 2020 convention.

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The Brain from Pinky & the Brain

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 22:37:34 GMT

In a brief break from his attempts to take over the world, The Brain has something he'd like to share!

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Makeup Artist Debbie Zoller

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:41:00 GMT

October 21, 2019 - After a fantastic Q&A at Makeup Designory in Burbank, Debbie Zoller sat down with me to talk about Pitch Perfect, working on Fosse/Verdon, and what it was like to win her Emmy for non-prosthetic makeup after being nominated eleven times previously.

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LA Comic Con 2019 Special - Maurice LaMarche

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 22:14:09 GMT

October 12, 2019 - While attending L.A. Comic Con, I had the chance to sit down and chat with the one and only Maurice LaMarche about several of the shows he's previously worked on, including Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, Futurama, and more. On top of that, we discussed Rob Paulsen (and his new book Voice Lessons), the 2020 Hulu revival of Animaniacs, and even a few upcoming projects!

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Skype Interview with Broadway Star Rory O'Malley

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 00:04:58 GMT

September 18, 2019 - I sat down for a quick chat with Broadway star Rory O'Malley. We talked about how he became interested in theater, his time as King George in Hamilton, being a new dad, and more!

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SDCC 2019 Special - Artist/Character Designer Stephen Silver

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:11:48 GMT

July 20, 2019 - While walking through the floor at San Diego Comic-Con International, I happened to discover the one and only Stephen Silver in his booth! I know him from his work on Kim Possible and Danny Phantom, both shows that were integral to my teen years. We talked about both shows, SDCC turning 50, and more.

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SDCC 2019 Special - Voice Actor Steve Blum

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:22:23 GMT

July 20, 2019 - It's always fun to run into voice actors you highly admire while walking through the Sails Pavilion at San Diego Comic-Con International. Steve Blum and I discussed the importance of SDCC being 50 years old, how excited he is to be back as Wolverine, and a whole lot more!

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The Complete Conversation: Andrea Romano

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 16:17:24 GMT

Sometimes, the interviews I do are a bit long for my standard podcast. Such was the case when I had a phone interview with the legendary voice director Andrea Romano on November 27, 2017. I've been thinking about releasing the entire interview, and in light of San Diego Comic-Con's 50th event taking place next week, I am sharing the complete conversation as a special piece. Thanks to everyone for listening!

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Screenwriter/Voice Actor Paul Rugg

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:04:51 GMT

June 21, 2019 - I sat down for coffee with Paul Rugg, one of the writers from Animaniacs, to discuss my favorite episode H.M.S. Yakko (which he wrote), some of the comedy work he's been doing recently, and more. Froynlaven!

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Makeup Artist/Sculptor Casey Wong

Fri, 17 May 2019 22:07:48 GMT

May 15, 2019 - I got a chance to chat with makeup artist Casey Wong about his love of the classic Universal monsters, makeup, and a bit more.

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Del Howison about Dark Delicacies' New Location

Thu, 02 May 2019 02:03:07 GMT

May 1, 2019 - Dark Delicacies had its soft open today in its brand new location (822 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank, CA)! I chatted with store owner and author Del Howison about the move, how Guillermo Del Toro helped to boost the GoFundMe that kept the shop alive, and more.

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IMATS LA 2019 Special - Bill Corso

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:22:58 GMT

January 13, 2019 - While at IMATS LA, I had the opportunity to speak with Oscar- and Emmy-winner Bill Corso about his work on the Deadpool films. What a thrill and an honor to speak with such an incredible makeup artist!

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IMATS LA 2019 Special - Eden Elizalde

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:37:57 GMT

January 13, 2019 - Eden Elizalde is an up-and-coming makeup artist who recently was part of a team that did a tarot-inspired shoot for a special edition cover of Makeup Artist Magazine Issue 135. It was a thrill to speak with this insanely-talented young woman at IMATS LA.

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New Year Skype Interview with Darynda Jones

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:31:26 GMT

December 31, 2018 - In two weeks, the final Charley Davidson book, Summoned to Thirteenth Grave, will be released. As it's the end of my favorite series, I had to sit and chat with Darynda Jones, the creator of this fantastic set of books. We had a great time chatting about this book and what's coming next for her.

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Actor Tim DeKay

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:57:00 GMT

October 21, 2018 - After attending 'The Little Foxes' at LA Theatre Works, I ended up chatting with Tim DeKay, who had been part of the show's cast. We discussed the play, reminisced about his time as agent Peter Burke on White Collar, and some of his upcoming work.

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Visual Media Composer Mike Reagan

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 22:39:00 GMT

October 16, 2018 - Visual media composer Mike Reagan and I sat down to talk about some of his past and current work, which includes creating original scores for the God of War series and the new Powerpuff Girls show.

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Speedy Gonzales from New Looney Tunes

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:00:00 GMT

Speedy Gonzales has a few (quick) words for you!

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Makeup Artist Douglas Noe

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:28:40 GMT

September 20, 2018 - Makeup artist Douglas Noe is best known for turning Tom Hiddleston into Loki. He and I finally had a chance to catch up and record this podcast! We discussed the aforementioned makeup, as well as the current and upcoming projects Douglas is working on.

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SDCC 2018 Special - Dino Andrade

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:37:00 GMT

July 22, 2018 - This year's Comic-Con was an entirely different experience for me as I was working throughout the convention and didn't have much time to see and chat with my friends. It's also the last time I'll see my friend Dino Andrade in his usual booth, as he's decided to retire the booth. As such, we reminisced about previous years of SDCC and talked a little bit about his upcoming work.

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Actor Darren Richardson

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:27:00 GMT

May 20, 2018 - After enjoying another show at L.A. Theatre Works, I had the opportunity to speak with actor Darren Richardson about his years with L.A. Theatre Works, the projects with them that he's loved the most, and some of his upcoming work.

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Mark Holden of The Invisible Studios

Sat, 26 May 2018 05:48:00 GMT

May 20, 2018 - After enjoying another show at L.A. Theatre Works, I had the opportunity to speak with Mark Holden of The Invisible Studios about his work recording the shows for LATW. We talked about the production I'd seen that night, Spill, some of his favorite shows he's worked on, and more.

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Animator Jane Baer

Sat, 05 May 2018 20:58:25 GMT

May 3, 2018 - After enjoying a panel about the history of women in animation (focusing in Disney animation), I was lucky enough to speak with animator Jane Baer, whose storied career has included projects like Sleeping Beauty, The Rescuers, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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Doug Jones talks about the Oscars

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 22:28:34 GMT

March 13, 2018 - When I spoke to Doug Jones at Dark Delicacies in December, it was just prior to The Shape of Water getting its full US release (though limited release had already begun). Now, with four Oscar wins, including Best Picture under its belt, I caught up with Doug once again at the Dark Delicacies signing for the release of the film's novelization to discuss what it was like at the Academy Awards in the moment when The Shape of Water won the most coveted award of the evening.

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Author Daniel Kraus

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:54:50 GMT

March 12, 2018 - Author Daniel Kraus is the man who worked alongside Guillermo del Toro to bring The Shape of Water (currently Amazon's #1 new release in historical fantasy fiction) to life as a book alongside the film. I had the opportunity to speak with him following a Q&A session.

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Actor/Director Raphael Sbarge

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 19:56:25 GMT

March 11, 2018 - While attending FirstGlance Film Festival, I once again caught up with actor/director Raphael Sbarge, who hosted this year's awards ceremony after winning Best of Fest in 2017. We chatted about the difference in his role at this year's festival as well as some of the work he has coming up.

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Makeup Artist Arjen Tuiten

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:56:29 GMT

February 6, 2018 - Makeup artist Arjen Tuiten is currently Oscar nominated for his work on the film Wonder. He and I spoke about learning about his nomination, his creation of the Pale Man makeup for Pan's Labyrinth, and what kind of projects he'd like to do in the future.

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Bubbly Primes Creator Alex Bozman

Sat, 13 Jan 2018 19:32:00 GMT

January 5, 2018 - Alex Bozman is an incredibly talented musician who became a digital game designer. His games are educational and fun to play. I spoke with him about his inspiration for his current game, Bubbly Primes, as well as his next game, which is in the works.

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Actor Doug Jones

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:55:00 GMT

December 19, 2017 - While attending a signing for the art book for The Shape of Water, I had the opportunity to interview Doug Jones, who is one of the film's stars. We talked about how it was to play the love interest while also being a creature, the suit/makeup, and more.

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Author/Historian Mindy Johnson

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 23:04:00 GMT

December 7, 2017 - Mindy Johnson is an incredible professor as well as an expert on the history of women in animation. I was lucky enough to take one of her classes, and in that time, her new book Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation was published. It's absolutely fascinating, and I was lucky enough to interview her about her work on it.

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Phone Interview with Legendary Voice Director Andrea Romano

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:59:00 GMT

November 27, 2017 - Not everyone will immediately recognize the name Andrea Romano, but if you've watched cartoons including Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, Static Shock, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and a lot of the DC universe cartoons, the show you watched was heavily influenced by her. Andrea is one of the best known voice directors in entertainment, and it was such a thrill to talk to her about her experiences and ask about what one should do if they'd like to follow in her footsteps.

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Actor Seamus Dever

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:08:15 GMT

November 19, 2017 - I sat down with Seamus Dever to discuss his life post-Castle, his continuing relationship with L.A. Theatre Works, and the goals he'd like to reach in his continuing career.

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Release Day Skype Interview with Darynda Jones

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 23:15:14 GMT

October 31, 2017 - Today, my favorite author and dear friend Darynda Jones' newest book, The Trouble with Twelfth Grave, released to the public. We talked about how she met Charley and the gang, plus more!

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Stan Lee's LA Comic-Con 2017 Special - Seldon Young

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 00:02:00 GMT

October 28, 2017 - While attending Stan Lee's LA Comic Con, I ended up meeting Seldon Young, the executive producer of The Swan Princess movies. As a huge fan of the movies, it was a thrill to ask about his contributions to the franchise as well as about some of the talent he's worked with for them.

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Professor Putricide from World of Warcraft

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 22:58:27 GMT

It's Halloween month once again (in fact, it's Friday the 13th!), and the man behind the voice of World of Warcraft's Professor Putricide has a brief message he'd like to share with everyone!

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Gran Fondo Santa Clarita Announcer Jim Miller

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 01:51:43 GMT

October 1, 2017 - At the second annual Gran Fondo Santa Clarita (which raised funds for the Davis Phinney Foundation), I spoke with announcer Jim Miller about his love of cycling and how he became an announcer.

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Singer/Songwriter Darren Hayes

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:49:42 GMT

September 30, 2017 - On International Podcast Day, I spoke with the one and only Darren Hayes (you might recognize him as the lead singer of Savage Garden) while attending the 4th Annual 'Comedy Fights Cancer' Variety Show. We discussed his pre-Savage Garden work, the musical he's currently creating, and more!

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Makeup Artist Sven Granlund

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:18:39 GMT

September 17, 2017 - While attending Son of Monsterpalooza, I ran into Sven Granlund, a makeup artist who makes the pieces used on set to bring character makeups to life. He's currently best known for being part of the team behind Deadpool, and shared a story about his work on the film (which includes Ryan Reynolds) as well as some details about upcoming projects he's worked on.

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Christopher Hart (Thing from The Addams Family movies)

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:05:48 GMT

September 5, 2017 - While at Dark Delicacies to support a fundraiser raising money for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, I was lucky to meet Christopher Hart, the man behind one of my all-time favorite characters, Thing, from The Addams Family movies. We had a great little chat!

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Makeup Artist Craig Reardon

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 22:49:01 GMT

August 23, 2017 - Makeup artist Craig Reardon and I sat down to talk a little about his storied career, which includes work on Poltergeist, The Goonies, Oz the Great and Powerful, The Orville, and much more. We also lightly brushed over Craig's semi-retirement from makeup artistry and what comes next for him.

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Independent Shakespeare Company's Managing Director, David Melville

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 21:23:54 GMT

August 19 2017 - After attending my first ever Shakespeare in the Park at Griffith Park, I spoke with Independent Shakespeare Company's managing director, David Melville, about the current production of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The show will continue to run Wednesdays through Sundays at 7 PM until September 3. You can learn more here: http://www.iscla.org/griffith-park-festival/ Image Credit: Mike Ditz

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Former Pro Cyclist Christian Vande Velde

Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:03:52 GMT

August 11, 2017 - While at Stage 2 of the Colorado Classic in Breckenridge, Colorado, I had the opportunity to speak with former professional cyclist Christian Vande Velde. He now works for NBCSN as a cycling commentator alongside Bob Roll. We discussed his love of his sport, his past as a pro, and more.

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Makeup Artist Christopher Nelson

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:19:46 GMT

August 1, 2017 - Following an incredible Q&A at Makeup Designory in Burbank, I spoke with makeup artist Christopher Nelson about what it was like to win the Oscar for Suicide Squad, some of his upcoming work (including Bright and The Orville), and more.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Sherrilyn Kenyon

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:30:00 GMT

July 23, 2017 - In my final new podcast from San Diego Comic-Con International, I spoke with bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon. She is the reason I started attending Comic-Con ten years ago, and in that time, she's finished an arc of her Dark-Hunter book series and published countless more books.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Sergio Aragones

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:04:41 GMT

July 22, 2017 - The legendary Sergio Aragones and I discussed comics, the Eisner Awards, and San Diego Comic-Con.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Scott Shaw!

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:13:10 GMT

July 22, 2017 - I have been a fan of Scott Shaw's comic art work for years. It was an honor to discuss comics, his history with the art form, and his upcoming work (including a book by Mark Perez called "How to Win at Life by Cheating at Everything" which comes out next week) with him.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Alethea Kontis

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:14:53 GMT

July 22, 2017 - I have known writer Alethea Kontis for years thanks to the internet, but I finally had the chance to meet her in person and talk with her about her books and various convention experiences.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Dino Andrade

Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:45:20 GMT

July 21, 2017 - It's always fun to catch up with voice actor Dino Andrade. We discussed some of his current and upcoming roles, as well as SoulGeek.com, the site that helps geeks find love.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Scott C

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:35:56 GMT

July 21, 2017 - I have been a fan of Scott C. for a long time, and as we're both at Comic-Con, we took a moment to talk a little about his art and upcoming projects. You can find his work at PyramidCar.com and GreatShowdowns.com.

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SDCC 2017 Special - Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) Spokesperson Jarrod

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 02:26:25 GMT

July 20, 2017 - In the first of the 2017 batch of exclusive interviews I am conducting at San Diego Comic-Con International, I chatted with a Comic Book Legal Defense Fund spokesperson named Jarrod about the CBLDF's mission and how they fundraise to support their wonderful cause.

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Makeup Artist Peter Montagna

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:51:06 GMT

July 18, 2017 - After a successful Q&A at Makeup Designory in Burbank, I had the opportunity to speak with Oscar-nominated makeup artist Peter Montagna. He's known best for his work on SNL, The Princess Bride, and Hitchcock. We discussed the aforementioned films, as well as his upcoming work.

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Emmy-Winner Tom Ruegger (Creator of Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, Tiny Toon Adventures, etc.)

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:15:00 GMT

July 5, 2017 - Tom Ruegger, the Emmy-winning genius behind shows including Animaniacs, Batman: The Animated Series, Freakazoid!, Pinky & the Brain, and Tiny Toon Adventures took the time to speak with me about several topics including Animaniacs Live!, a hint about his upcoming work, and much more!

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PJ Haarsma talks about Con Man: The Game

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:29:49 GMT

June 26, 2017 - Since there's no such thing as too much Con Man, PJ Haarsma and I continued our chat by talking about Con Man the Game. It's available via iOS, Android, and now Facebook's Gameroom!

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Con Man webseries' PJ Haarsma

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:14:17 GMT

June 26, 2017 - PJ Haarsma is the executive producer of Alan Tudyk's webseries Con Man (season 2 is now available on Comic Con HQ, iTunes, Amazon, etc.). We discussed the webseries, news about season 3, and more.

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TV/Film Editor Richie Candib

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:43:04 GMT

June 13, 2017 - Richie Candib is a tv/film editor with an impressive list of credentials. He's currently the editor for Netflix's Fuller House, and he chatted with me about his career as an editor, how he got his start, and advice for anyone who wants to be an editor.

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Phone Interview with Molly Harper

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 03:26:43 GMT

June 1, 2017 - Molly Harper is one of my favorite paranormal romance writers, and on July 27, 2017, her new book Accidental Sire will be released as an ebook and audiobook. It's the fourteenth book in her world that started with her Nice Girls/Jane Jameson series and continues in the Half-Moon Hollow spinoff series. We discussed a bit about the world of Half-Moon Hollow, the origin of the series, and some upcoming signings where you can meet Molly.

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Skype Interview with Rose Del Vecchio of FanMail

Wed, 17 May 2017 23:58:49 GMT

May 12, 2017 - While many are familiar with mystery boxes like Lootcrate, Rose Del Vecchio and Jenny Cheng co-created their own box, called FanMail, that is exclusively for female fans! I've been a fan of the boxes since I first heard about them a couple of years ago, so it was great to chat with Rose Del Vecchio about how the boxes came to be. (There's also a spoiler about this year's San Diego Comic-Con International box contained in this podcast.)

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Theater Actor Daniel Stewart

Thu, 11 May 2017 17:33:47 GMT

April 30, 2017 - Actor Daniel Stewart is currently best known for his work in Deaf West Theatre's production of Spring Awakening on Broadway. We caught up after his performance as three separate characters in Act One at L.A. Theatre Works. He and I spoke about his work at LATW and on Broadway.

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Phone Interview with Disney Producer Don Hahn

Tue, 02 May 2017 02:55:43 GMT

April 27, 2017 - I've been a fan of Beauty and the Beast since I was a child, and I was granted the opportunity to interview Don Hahn about his work on both the animated feature and the new live action feature. Don was the producer of the animated Disney classic, and executive produced the live action that's currently still in theaters. It was an honor to discuss my favorite fairy tale with him as well as his upcoming documentary about Howard Ashman.

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Actor Raphael Sbarge

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:31:59 GMT

April 23, 2017 - You may know Raphael Sbarge best for his work in projects including Once Upon A Time and Murder in the First, but he's also an incredible director whose short film The Bird Who Could Fly world premiered at FirstGlance Film Fest. The short won Best of Fest, Best Short, and Best Ensemble (Short) at FirstGlance Film Fest. (The only way to currently see the short is to catch it in a film festival.) He and I spoke about his film as well as diversity in entertainment.

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Skype Interview with Communications Director Sean Weide

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:34:09 GMT

April 5, 2017 - I consider myself beyond lucky to know Sean Weide. He's an incredibly talented social media guru and communications director. In this podcast, we discussed the importance of social media across various platforms. I'd also like to thank my sister for connecting me to Sean and assisting with making this podcast possible.

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Musician John Zeretzke

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 02:05:04 GMT

March 30, 2017 - I've known John Zeretzke through my day-to-day work for a couple of years, and what he does is both inspiring and beneficial to children around the world. John's both a composer and a teaching artist. As a composer, he's created music for film as well as dance companies. As a teaching artist, John teaches children about all kinds of music as well as sharing a taste of global cultures that he's encountered and learned from. In addition, he created a program called Flutes Across the World. It was an honor to interview John, and I'm proud to share this podcast with everyone.

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Makeup Artist Kato DeStefan talks about Teen Wolf

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:59:18 GMT

March 22, 2017 - It's always wonderful to catch up with friends, and this is especially true for me when it comes to Kato DeStefan. He just finished a several-year stint on Teen Wolf, and we discussed how the end of the show has effected him.

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Actor Stefan Kapicic

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 05:13:14 GMT

March 15, 2017 - You may not recognize his face, but you absolutely know his voice if you've seen Deadpool. I spoke with Stefan Kapicic, the one and only Colossus from the aforementioned film. He's getting ready to work on Deadpool 2, and spoke with me about his character and his excitement for Deadpool 2, which will begin filming this June.

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Makeup Artist Bruce Spaulding Fuller

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:05:20 GMT

February 22, 2017 - I had the opportunity to speak with makeup artist Bruce Spaulding Fuller yesterday after his Q&A with students at the Makeup Designory. He told me a bit about working on Edward Scissorhands and the Underworld series, as well as some of his upcoming work.

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Writer/Actor Amber Benson

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:37:29 GMT

February 15, 2017 - Once upon a time, Amber Benson was best known as the actress who played Tara on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Now she's better known by fans as an incredible writer (with a new book coming out in May). I was lucky to run into her at a signing at Dark Delicacies, and we had a lovely little chat.

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Makeup Artist Tami Lane

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:45:57 GMT

February 9, 2017 - Oscar winner Tami Lane and I had a lovely chat this evening about what it was like to be at the Academy Awards and hear her name called, working on The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and what she has coming up in the near future.

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Dark Delicacies Owner and Writer Del Howison

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 03:42:38 GMT

February 4, 2017 - I've been a patron of Dark Delicacies for years, and I finally was able to chat with store owner Del Howison about the store and the many signings it's been host to for over 20 years.

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Steve Johnson at his Dark Delicacies Signing

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 03:33:47 GMT

February 4, 2017 - For the second time ever, I interviewed someone twice! This time, it was Steve Johnson while he was signing his book Rubberhead at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, CA. I picked up a copy of the book while at IMATS, and have read it already. It's incredible and such a fun read! Steve and I discussed Rubberhead Volume 2, as well as the audiobook and much more!

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Michael Westmore

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:38:51 GMT

January 15, 2017 - Michael Westmore is the man behind countless aliens of all shapes and sizes from his work on Star Trek. He's also the patriarch of a family that has been a part of Hollywood since the first studio in 1917. I'm so honored that he was willing to speak to me about his family for this podcast.

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Ve Neill

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 02:33:55 GMT

January 15, 2017 - Ve Neill is an incredible, multiple award-winning makeup artist, and someone who I both admire and am inspired by. It was incredible to chat with her about IMATS, Galaxy Quest, and much more!

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Mike Elizalde

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 01:23:17 GMT

January 15, 2017 - Mike Elizalde is a makeup artist who's worked on many projects that I love. One of them just so happens to be Netflix's Stranger Things. We discussed that and more in this podcast.

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Greg Cannom

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 01:07:30 GMT

January 15, 2017 - While at IMATS, I had the chance to speak with Greg Cannom after his panel celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the beloved vampire flick The Lost Boys. He's incredible, and has given so much to the entertainment industry. I'm in awe that he even spoke to me at all!

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - 'What it Takes' Director Amber Talarico

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 23:59:40 GMT

January 15, 2017 - Makeup artist Amber Talarico knows how hard it can be to follow your passion and work in the entertainment industry. She made a documentary called What It Takes to show how anyone starting on their path, especially makeup artists, can have a hard road ahead, but perserverence is the key to following that path.

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Kato DeStefan

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:28:12 GMT

January 14, 2017 - Kato DeStefan is always fun to talk with, and in this podcast, we talked about IMATS's 20th Anniversary and his work on various shows including Teen Wolf, NCIS, and (my personal favorite) Dig.

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Joel Harlow

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:49:51 GMT

January 14, 2017 - Oscar-winning makeup artist Joel Harlow and I had a lovely chat at IMATS about his work on Star Trek: Beyond, IMATS' 20th Anniversary, and Michael Key. It's really interesting; check it out!

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Allan Apone

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:55:18 GMT

January 14, 2017 - Allan Apone is such an incredible person. I interviewed him for the second time while at IMATS in his Mel Products booth. His makeup products are incredible, and can be found on sets all over the world!

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IMATS LA 2017 Special - Michael Key

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:18:11 GMT

January 14, 2017 - I'm spending this weekend at IMATS - the International Makeup Artist Trade Show - and garnered this fantastic interview with the man who created both Makeup Artist Magazine and IMATS itself, Michael Key! He gave a fantastic interview! Take a listen and enjoy!

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Actor Kirby Heyborne

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 21:59:31 GMT

January 8, 2017 - Kirby Heyborne is an actor who you've seen in a lot of commercials. You've probably also heard his voice if you listen to audiobooks. He was kind enough to sit with me and discuss his work as an actor and voice actor as well as his love of improv.

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Writer/Showrunner Glen Mazzara

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:23:58 GMT

December 12, 2016 - I am so excited to share my new podcast! Showrunner and writer Glen Mazzara and I had a lovely conversation (there's a lot more content that is not in this podcast) about his show Damien, diversity in the entertainment industry, and more!

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Special Effects Makeup Artist Steve Johnson

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:37:40 GMT

December 6, 2016 - Steve Johnson is a breath of fresh air when it comes to sharing fantastic and somewhat risqué stories about working in the makeup industry. I was lucky that he agreed to share a couple of those stories with me! Be prepared; this edition of my podcast is a bit spicier than my usual fare.

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Makeup Artist Allan A. Apone

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:21:00 GMT

November 30, 2016 - In today's new podcast, I talked to Allan Apone, a makeup artist extraordinairé who has worked on numerous Marvel films including the Iron Man movies, both Avengers movies, and much more, as well as being a personal makeup artist to a few Marvel celebrities. He's also worked on films including Ben-Hur, Django Unchained, Killing Reagan, and Suicide Squad. Check out what he had to say to me about his career.

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Skype Interview with Bestselling Author Darynda Jones

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 22:45:42 GMT

November 8, 2016 - I'm really excited to share this podcast! Darynda Jones is one of my all-time favorite authors, and her Charley Davidson series is ALWAYS entertaining! In this interview, Darynda talks about what's coming up for Charley, the title for the 12th book in the series, and more!

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Actor and Puppeteer Allan Trautman

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 21:23:21 GMT

October 30, 2016 - I've known Allan Trautman for practically my entire life. To the rest of the world, however, he's probably best known for being Tarman in Return of the Living Dead. He's also an incredible puppeteer who worked on Disney's live action version of The Jungle Book. He and I chatted about what working on The Jungle Book was like as well as some of his other puppeteering work.

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Stan Lee's LA Comic Con 2016 Special - Phil LaMarr

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:38:41 GMT

October 29, 2016 - Phil LaMarr is one of my favorite voice actors. I first discovered him on the wonderful cartoon Static Shock, then Samurai Jack, and have continued to be a fan ever since. He's a total sweetheart, and graciously granted me this interview for my podcast.

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Stan Lee's LA Comic Con 2016 Special - Cas Anvar

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:23:46 GMT

October 29, 2016 - Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con was awesome yesterday! I ran into the lovely Cas Anvar, and we had a nice little chat about some of his most recent work, including news about The Expanse, Assassin's Creed, and The Strain. Check it out!

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Stan Lee's LA Comic Con 2016 Special - Maurice LaMarche & Rob Paulsen

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 08:27:24 GMT

October 29, 2016 - Anything can happen at Stan Lee's LA Comic Con! I was thrilled to be able to speak with Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen, better known as the duo behind the infamous Pinky and the Brain! I'm still pinching myself to make sure this is real. What wonderful guys!

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Stan Lee's LA Comic Con 2016 Special - Fanbase Press

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 02:31:34 GMT

October 29, 2106 - Today, I checked out Stan Lee's LA Comic-Con, and was delighted to find my friends Barbra and Bryant Dillon, the co-founders of Fanbase Press were there! We chatted about their incredible projects, both current and upcoming. Check it out! In fact, if you can make it over to the aforementioned convention, go say hi to them! They're in Artist Alley at table J44. Tell them Isis sent you.

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Actor Andrew Bowen

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 22:35:26 GMT

October 20, 2016 - In today's new podcast, I talked with my friend Andrew Bowen, an actor who I've been lucky to know for years. He was just in Season 14, Episode 4 of NCIS - "Love Boat." Check out our chat!

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Scarecrow from Batman: Arkham Asylum

Sat, 01 Oct 2016 18:04:48 GMT

Happy Halloween month! My fiendish friend Scarecrow from Batman: Arkham Asylum & Batman: Arkham Underworld has something he'd like to tell you.

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LATW Foley Artist Jeff Gardner

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 07:36:47 GMT

September 25, 2016 - EXPLICIT warning: The title of a show mentioned in this podcast contains profanity.

Today, I spoke with Jeff Gardner, the foley artist at L.A. Theatre Works. He helps bring performances to life by adding in the sound effects you hear in LATW productions. Check out what he has to say about his job; it's pretty cool!

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Actor Simon Templeman

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 07:19:23 GMT

September 24, 2016 - I first met Simon Templeman at an L.A. Theatre Works production of George Bernard Shaw's play You Never Can Tell. He charmed me then, and even more now in the current L.A. Theater Works production of Amadeus. He gave me an excellent interview after a performance of the show.

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Actor Michael Emerson

Sun, 25 Sep 2016 06:17:08 GMT

September 24, 2016 - In today's new podcast, I spoke with Michael Emerson about his role as Antonio Salieri in Amadeus at L.A. Theatre Works during their first show of the 2016-2017 season.

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Skype Interview with Animator Steven E. Gordon

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 07:51:10 GMT

September 22, 2016 - In a first for me, this podcast was recorded as a Skype interview! Today's guest is artist/animator Steven E. Gordon, who has worked on popular animated shows and movies including X-Men: Evolution and The Swan Princess. Check out what he had to say!

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SDCC 2016 Special - Mindy Sterling

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 07:07:53 GMT

July 23, 2016 - You may know Mindy Sterling as Frau from the Austin Powers trilogy, or maybe Lin Beifong from The Legend of Korra. Now she's Bobbie on Alan Tudyk's web series Con Man, and was kind enough to grant me a fantastic short interview!

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SDCC 2016 Special - Christopher Gorham

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:26:23 GMT

July 23, 2016 - One of the many people I saw at SDCC was actor Chris Gorham. I've been a fan of his since Covert Affairs, and he was kind enough to grant me an interview!

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SDCC 2016 Special - Eisner Awards Administrator Jackie Estrada

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 03:33:16 GMT

July 23, 2016 - This is a very special podcast with a woman who most people don't know. Jackie Estrada is living Comic-Con history! She's been to EVERY SDCC since the very first one! Nowadays, she also is the administrator for the Eisner Awards (basically the Oscars of the comic book industry), and I'm so grateful to know her. Jackie is amazing!

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SDCC 2016 Special - Fanorama Director Dan Lanigan

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:19:56 GMT

July 23, 2016 - In yet another special SDCC podcast, I spoke with Fanorama director Dan Lanigan. He's a huge Futurama fan, and turned that love into a live action film project that's going to be AMAZING! Learn more about Fanorama from their website.

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SDCC 2016 Special - Bestselling Author Sherrilyn Kenyon

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 01:59:06 GMT

July 23, 2016 - In the second of my special SDCC interviews, I chatted with paranormal romance author Sherrilyn Kenyon. She's best known for her incredible Dark-Hunter series, which should be hitting our screens via a movie very soon! In fact, this interview is especially close to my heart because Sherri is the reason I started going to Comic-Con, and have been attending ever since 2007.

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SDCC 2016 Special - Dino Andrade

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 00:49:11 GMT

July 23, 2016 - In the first of several VERY exclusive interviews I grabbed at San Diego Comic-Con International, I am joined by Dino Andrade, voice actor extraordinaire. There's even a special message at the end of this podcast from a certain character that he voices...

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GeekFest Film Fest Creator/Host Bill Ostroff

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:28:07 GMT

July 12, 2016 - In another interview that took place at Infolist.com's Pre Comic-Con Bash, I spoke with Bill Ostroff. He's the creator of two incredible film festivals: First Glance Film Fest, which can be found in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles, and GeekFest Film Fest, a geeky content traveling film festival that is gaining prominence on the convention circuit.

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San Diego Comic-Con International co-founder Mike Towry

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:01:34 GMT

July 12, 2016 - Today's interview happened last night at the InfoList Pre Comic-Con Bash. Mike Towry, the subject of the interview, was a co-founder of what is now the globally-known San Diego Comic-Con International, and currently is the head of San Diego ComicFest, another great convention.

I'm really excited to share this exclusive interview with everyone! You can learn a little more about Mr. Towry here.

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TBT - Actor James Marsters

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:56:10 GMT

February 13, 2014 - This TBT is an interview that happened at the first Pasadena International Film Festival with James Marsters. It's actually shorter than 90 seconds, but James gave some great answers!

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Actor Simon Helberg

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:28:41 GMT

June 24, 2016 - In today's 90 second podcast, I interviewed Simon Helberg about his work with LA Theatre Works.

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TBT - Screenwriter Jane Espenson

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 23:00:09 GMT

June 13, 2015 - In this TBT podcast, I talked with Jane Espenson about her 2015 Inspiration Award from Etheria Film Night.

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Bestselling Author Joe Hill

Thu, 26 May 2016 08:49:07 GMT

May 25, 2016 - In today's 90 second podcast, I interviewed author Joe Hill about his book tour for his latest release, 'The Fireman.'

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