Barry Bell →
Actor Barry Bell discusses being invited to fan conventions and ponders the unique economy arising from proximity to fame.
Alex Criqui →
Alex Criqui and Dustin Klein never set out to make art that would grace the cover of National Geographic or be declared by The New York Times as the #1 “Most Influential Work of American Protest Art Since World War II,” but it happened. Alex describes how it started, where its going, and what its like to suddenly be thrust into national debates about social justice and the future of public art.
For more information visit reclaimingthemonument.com
Bret Yount →
Immunologist turned fight director Bret Yount shares what it's like to work with stars such as Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kenneth Branagh, Ralph Fiennes and others - and explains what it's like to fall off a horse while doing stunts on a blockbuster film.
Ace Callwood →
Entrepreneur, facilitator & consultant Ace Callwood describes the downsides of being likable and shares the risk mitigation secrets that helped him convince 20 million people to listen to coffee shops sounds.
To learn more visit envoyportfolio.com/ace-callwood.
Morgan Barbour →
Model and activist Morgan Barbour describes what it’s like to run away and join the circus and explains how her nipples are helping the United Nations take action against gendered violence.
To learn more visit morganbarbour.com.
Matthew Dubroff →
Matthew Dubroff explains how a 650 year old Japanese theatre form might just be the cure for the modern world.
To learn more visit theatrenohgaku.org.
Lorenzo Callender →
What does it mean to "make it" in business or in life? Is success working more, or being able to work less? Actor turned lawyer turned entrepreneur Lorenzo Callender discusses retiring from Hollywood -- for now -- and following dreams he never knew he had.
To learn more visit callenderlegal.com.
Foster Solomon →
Award-winning independent filmmaker Foster Solomon describes the creative process of writing, directing, acting, and producing the film Hawk’s Ridge - and explains the things everyone needs to know about the way art is distributed in today's streaming economy.
To learn more visit Hawksridgefilm.com.
Tony Pisculli 2 →
Professional Gambling and Gender Edition
Tony explains the stress of high stakes card counting, why professional poker isn’t gambling, and the things that changed his mind about women actors.
Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Tony Pisculli →
Hawaii Shakespeare Festival co-founder Tony Pisculli describes transitioning from computer programmer to writer and director and explains what it feels like to lose tens of millions of dollars virtually overnight.
Visit Tony’s blog at lovebloodrhetoric.com, and check out the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival and Kumu Kahua Theatre.
Micah Edwards →
Computer nomad, chess boxer, hash runner, and author Micah Edwards explains the economy of nerd-conventions and how fear of stagnation led to a life of adventure.
To learn more visit amazon.com/Micah-Edwards or reddit.com/r/micahwrites.
Dr. Chioke I'Anson →
African American Studies professor and National Public Radio star Dr. Chioke I’Anson discusses motorcycles, breaking into voice work, podcasting while black, and the secret Hegelian lessons acorns and oak trees can teach you about your career.
To learn more visit the The Media Center and Everything is Alive Podcast.
Sterling Hundley →
How do you figure out what really matters? Artist, entrepreneur and creative investigator Sterling Hundley discusses collaborating with NASA, baseball, healthcare, and finding meaning by running straight at the thing that scares you.
To learn more visit sterlinghundley.com and legendeer.org.
Jonathan Becker →
Ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the best in the world at something? Ever wanted to make a living doing something you love?
This month’s guest does both of those things by being equal parts dancer, sculptor, teacher, artist, and entrepreneur.
Jonathan Becker - the world’s most prolific theatrical mask-maker (no kidding) - discusses the joys and headaches of building a business to sustain a life in art.
To learn more visit theater-masks.com.
Dr. Nicole Rankins →
Dr. Nicole Rankins discusses moving to medicine, starting a podcast, building a business, and the radical idea that women should have a say in their own birth experiences.
To learn more visit drnicolerankins.com .
Scott Wayne →
Want to make more money doing what you love but don’t want to go to business school to figure out how? Successfully entrepreneur Scott Wayne explains the key skills any new business needs to survive and thrive.
To learn more about Scott, visit envoyportfolio.com and canvasstudiosrva.com.
Geoffrey Kent →
Every wonder what it’s really like to be a working actor? Only 2% earn a living — and less than .04% achieve fame — yet few who follow that path would have it any other way.
Award-winning actor, director, fight director and teacher Geoffrey Kent takes us backstage into the life of a working artist before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic and explains what it’s like to chase the horizon every day.
To learn more about Geoffrey, visit http://geoffreykent.com/.
Dr. Alan Dow →
Excited about COVID vaccines but worried about zombies?
Award winning physician and professor Dr. Alan Dow discusses the science of teamwork, the challenges of interprofessionalism, why he started broadcasting during a pandemic — and why asking about zombies is such a good question.
Elizabeth Byland →
Improviser, educator, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Elizabeth Byland explains how improv can turn tragedy into healing, and how practicing mistakes can change the world.
For more information about Elizabeth visit https://www.elizabethbyland.com/.
Matt Johnson →
Mathematician, Punk Rocker, Pentagon Memo-Writer, and Corporate Consultant Matt Johnson describes his journey from chalk covered truth seeker to storyteller and explains how drudgery might just save us all.
For more information about Matt visit https://evolve-productions.com/our-people.