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Today we talk with Lucien Harriot, what we consider a "digital renaissnce man", about the ins and outs and ups and downs of all things VXF and AI...and the Rubix Cube!

Since 1996, Lucien Harriot has been the driving force behind Mechanism Digital, a New York City-based studio specializing in award-winning visual effects, animation, and next-gen media for marketing and entertainment. As both a creative and technical director, Lucien develops advanced workflows to further content production.

Under Lucien's leadership, Mechanism Digital has become an industry trailblazer in CGI and VFX. The studio serves a diverse clientele, from feature films to medical education and corporate communications. Lucien's agile problem-solving and quick decision-making have guided teams of technical artists in both studio and on-set environments. Always forward-thinking, the studio leverages AI in post-production to benefit projects.

Lucien is a VFX-supervisor for 2D/3D animation, design, and experiential projects. But he's not just about work; he's a man of diverse experiences. An avid sailor, Lucien enjoys racing and family overnights on Chesapeake Bay or Hudson River. He's a pilot, a DJ, and in the '80s, taught himself to solve the Rubik's Cube.

His life has been a tapestry of unique experiences: from summers in nudist communities to living in a Tennessee school bus, and an Amsterdam houseboat. He's led a blind runner through two marathons, volunteered at Ground Zero, and enjoys Burning Man. He's raced classic sports cars, survived high-speed motorcycle crashes, and enjoys longboarding in NYC with his boys and night SCUBA diving with sharks.

Raised in SOHO among artists, Lucien maintains a loft lifestyle. He's a published author, experimental photographer, and a concert sound engineer. He mentors disadvantaged entrepreneurs, believe the best way to learn is to teach, enjoys math, puzzles, and singing. He's been arrested, awarded, and does all his own stunts. A member of both Visual Effects Society and Producers Guild of America, his studio has garnered numerous awards, testifying to Lucien’s dual strengths in technical mastery & creative innovation.

www.mechanmismdigital.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucienharriot/

On today's episode we chat with Alisa Stern and Scott Ampleford, who wrote and directed the short film Spiral to the Center.

In the film, Rick reviews records and talks about music online. After his reaction to a strange record goes viral, a documentary filmmaker follows Rick down the rabbit hole where he uncovers twelve albums, a record label that disappeared in the 70s, and a dark secret.

Alisa is a filmmaker whose career has encompassed making puppets and props for commercials, designing and animating for preschool TV, teaching stop motion animation, and creating graphics and art for social media. Currently, leads Ziff Media Group's art team. Between 2012 and 2018, created the animated web series called Doctor Puppet which has over 4 million views.

Scott is an award-winning composer, arranger and synthesist from the North East of England. He’s well versed in traditional composition and is known for his symphonic style. Scott has been in award-winning bands, composed for stage & television, has written musicals and has released studio albums, EPs & orchestral works. He also created all of the original music for Spiral to the Center.

Get the Soundtrack
https://scottampleford.bandcamp.com/album/spiral-to-the-center

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@doctorpuppet

In today's episode we speakwith Charles D. Lincoln, an actor, writer, producer, musician, activist, and sometimes-advice columnist. Charles was born and spent the first few years of his life in the area of New York City known as Hell's Kitchen, to a mixed race mother and horror/adult film legend, Fred J. Lincoln, who instilled in him a love of cinema, from a very early age. With the silver screen as his weekend destination as a child, he wrote stories and scripts for fun and appeared in friends' short films and music videos, growing up, but focused more on music than film, fronting the touring bands Dark Eden and Nemesis Imperium.

Upon his father's death and after losing half his hearing from Meniere's Disease, he decided to take things a bit more seriously, and dove into the world of television and film, full time. Besides being an actor, Charles stepped behind the camera, producing (with his C. L. Squared Productions partner, Chelsea LeSage) and writing the award-winning vampire feature, Theresa + Allison, as well as writing, directing, and co-producing the cult hit webseries (that later found its way to Amazon), 21st Century Demon Hunter, based off the novel of the same title he had written and starring Chelsea. Bishop's Cove will be his feature film directorial debut.

@charles.d.lincoln

@bishops_cove

facebook.com/bishopscove

Bishop's Cove Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBSxA6_oUxo

Bishop's Cover Festival Premiere Friday Oct 20th at 10pm
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On today's show we chat with Matthew Kulewicz, a Two-Time Emmy Honors recipient, Recording Engineer/Sound Mixer, Voice Actor and musician, originally from NY currently based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Mathew received Master’s Degree for Music Technology at NYU with honors in Tonmeister studies.  He is an active member of MPSE (Motion Picture Sound Editors).

His audio work specializes in post-production and voice-over recording/editorial for animation and video games.  He's experienced in developing and implementing remote recording workflow for actors and productions.  His voice-over work focuses in creatures noises and unconventional characters.

Matthew prides himself on being able to work on both sides of the microphone, as engineer and actor.

www.mattkulewicz.com/

@spikesplayfood/

On today's episode entertainment writer Jim Colucci give us snippets about what it takes to write books about some of the greatest shows in TV history and an endearing story about finally nailing an interview with Bea Arthur.

Jim's work has appeared in such publications as TV Guide, Inside TV, Quick & Simple, InTouch, The Advocate, Next and CBS’ Watch! magazine, where he served as a Deputy Editor.  Since 2008, he has covered television and other entertainment media in his popular blog, Must Hear TV. He has appeared as a TV expert and historian on such shows as CNN’s History of the Sitcom and Reelz’s continuing series, Behind Closed Doors.

For over ten years, Jim also delivered a weekly on-air version of  “Must Hear TV” as a correspondent for “The Frank DeCaro Show” on Sirius XM radio. In the fall of 2004, Time Inc. released Jim’s official, authorized companion book to one of NBC’s biggest comedy hits, titled Will & Grace: Fabulously Uncensored.  His second TV book, The Q Guide to The Golden Girls, was released by Alyson Books in September, 2006.  His third book, Golden Girls Forever, released in April 2016 by HarperDesign, a division of HarperCollins, became a New York Times best-seller.

In November, 2021, Rizzoli/Universe released All in the Family: The Show That Changed Television, featuring the remembrances of TV legend Norman Lear plus dozens of All in the Family‘s stars, writers, producers, directors, crew and guest stars, and an introduction by Jimmy Kimmel.

Always a fan of classic TV, Jim frequently conducts day-long, in-depth, on-camera interviews with legendary figures from American TV history for the Academy of Television Arts & Science’s “Archive of American Television” project.  Interviewees have included Jayne Meadows, Arthur Rankin, Rue McClanahan, Cloris Leachman, Phylicia Rashad, Tyne Daly, Barbara Feldon, Sam Waterston, James Lipton, Chuck Barris, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jeffrey Tambor, and Bernie Kopell.

Jim has written for entertainment media since his days as the Film Editor for The Daily Pennsylvanian, the college newspaper at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with degrees in economics/marketing and computer science from the Wharton School of Business and the Moore School of Engineering.

Originally from Wayne, New Jersey, he now lives in Los Angeles with Frank and their mischievous Boston terrier, Gabby.

www.jimcolucci.com

@jimcolucci

Maya Azucena’s dynamic 4-octave vocal range explores the passionate grit of Blues, Gospel and Rock, while easily entering the warmth and storytelling of the Singer-Songwriter. Regardless of genre, all of Maya’s performances seem to come from a deep place in her heart, affecting the audience in an emotional way.

Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Azucena contributed her voice to a feature performance with Stephen Marley, which earned a Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year, and can be heard on her latest 2022 Stephen Marley collaboration, “Celebrating Nina: a Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone,” on Ghetto Youths record label.

Maya is a critically acclaimed Brooklyn-native, avid touring artist and songwriter. She has 3 full-length solo albums under her belt, plus numerous digital singles and countless recordings, as both writer and featured performer. Azucena collaborates extensively on stage and recordings with both national and international stars. Her collaborations have included diverse artists such as rock band Brass Against, guitar legend Vernon Reid (Living Colour), jazz greats Marcus Miller, Jason Miles, soulful house producers DJ Spinna, DJ Logic, alt-pop group Fitz and the Tantrums, and Croatian super-star Gibonni.

Performing 40+ countries throughout her career, recent concerts include representing America at the International Expo in Dubai 2022; a 17-country tour of Europe 2019; over a dozen Humanitarian tours to countries such as Qatar, Philippines, El Salvador, Myanmar, and Tanzania, as Cultural Ambassador for U.S. State Department; Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles), Essence Fest in New Orleans, Blue Note New York, plus countries like Turkey, Russia, India, Brazil, Croatia, and South Africa.

Maya is well known for her humanitarian outlook and projects around The Globe which include special focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence. Based on a personal commitment to help the world through her talent, most of Azucena’s songs are anthems that lend a voice to self-worth, empowerment, overcoming obstacles, and stepping into our “fearless” selves.

Maya Azucena is excited to present “I Am Enough,” a 6-song EP recording produced by Timo Ellis, whose “Prince-like” musical diversity brings out the soul of her songwriting and voice. Having worked with the likes of Mark Ronson, Yoko Ono, Cibo Matto and Joan As Policewoman, he incorporates elements of Gospel, Blues and Rock, to manifest Maya’s anthems of empowered survival.

mayaazucena.com/

@mayaazucena/

Maya Azucena on Spotify

Maya Azucena on Apple Music

https://www.youtube.com/@MayaAzucena1

Today we chat with DJ Mike Trotter who takes us on his journey through art, events, and ultimately music and djing, from North Carolina to New York City to Miami Beach. He shares insights about his music curration process and navigating the world of DJing.

Trotter is a force to be reckoned with, elevating his DJ career from his 8 year residencies in NYC, to shows all over the globe. He delivers a signature sound by fusing deep & melodic house with funky Disco elements, rolling basslines, and late night risque.

Mike's first large audience debut was opening for Walker & Royce and closing for Griz at Mysteryland 2016. Since then, he has commanded the decks in exotic places; from Tel Aviv and India, to the edgy clubs of Berlin and Paris. He is now becoming one of the most sought-after DJs in South Florida and beyond.

His achievements include international hype with mentions in the New York Times and Industry Magazine. Opening for Honey Dijon Wynwood Pride 2021 and closing for Hector Fonseca at Miami Beach Pride 2022. He is currently working on his first EP.

You can find Trotter regularly spinning at Twist Sobe and Nathan's Beach Club, in addition to his touring engagements.

Trotter sets the dance floor on fire full of love wherever he goes.

soundcloud.com/mstrotterart

@theemiketrotter

On today's episode we talk with Georgiana Rodrigues, otherwise known as Noopy, about both her mother's centennial celebration, Rose Marie Sings, as well her own stint in the world of production.

The estate of Rose Marie launched a centennial celebration honoring the star of stage, screen, radio and television whose career spanned 90 years from Baby Rose Marie in vaudeville, to Sally Rogers on The Dick Van Dyke Show, to the top center square in The Hollywood Squares and the subject of the acclaimed documentary “Wait For Your Laugh.”

The celebration began with release of ROSE MARIE SINGS: THE COMPLETE MERCURY RECORDINGS & MORE from Sepia Records in association with the Rose Marie estate. Among the 29 classic recordings and rarities are favorite showtunes, standards and novelty songs – all available on compact disc for the first time. Some may only know Rose Marie as the comedienne from “The Dick Van Dyke Show” who occasionally sang, and not realize that she started in the business as a singer with her own radio show at the age of three. For decades prior to her television stardom she was primarily known as a singer opening Las Vegas, headlining the top nightclubs, and performing with the country’s best musicians.

Rose Marie’s daughter, Georgiana “Noopy” Guy Rodrigues, elaborates: “Just in time to celebrate her centennial year, we’re so happy to finally have a compilation of my mother’s music which her fans have been requesting for years.” In addition to her Mercury recordings dating to the 1940s and 1950s, there are many exciting and previously unreleased songs from her personal archives from her early career on radio and into the 1960s after she became a big television star. Mother accomplished so much in her long, amazing career in show business from childhood into her 90s. She loved her fans and would be thrilled to know that we’re still being responsive to them and continuing the conversations she started when she was three,” exclaims Rodrigues.

https://www.missrosemarie.com

https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/

On today's episode we talk with Princess Superstar!

With two top 20’s under her belt including “Bad Babysitter” and “Perfect Exceeder” (#3 on the UK charts), Princess has recorded 7 astonishing albums and has had numerous collaborations with musicians and producers such as Armand Van Helden, Moby, Kool Keith, Prince Paul of De La Soul, Chilly Gonzales, DJ Hell, The Prodigy, Arthur Baker (“Planet Rock” with Afrika Baambata and “Blue Monday” with New Order), Stuart Price (Madonna), and more.
Her dance smash with Larry Tee “Licky” was featured in two #1 movies; the Judd Apatow film “Get Him to the Greek” and “Hall Pass.” She was featured rhyming on Grandmaster Flash’s album which also featured Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and other hip-hop legends. She was even also an early producer/mentor of the #1 artist Lana Del Rey. Her release “I’m a Firecracker” featured producers like the Rural, who have produced the Gorillaz and Beyonce; Nyceboy, smash producer of JLo/Fat Joe; Shawn Lee of the Ping Pong Orchestra; plus Princess’ own inimitable production. She also hosts The Magical Adventures of Princess Superstar, a weekly radio show on Tastemaker Radio/Dash Radio every Thursday at 7 pm PST.

In June, Doja Cat shared a video to her Instagram with the audio to Princess Superstar's "Famous," along with quoting the lyrics in the caption.

Hamdi's "Counting," which features samples from Princess Superstar's "Perfect," received accolades from SoundCloud, Marshmello, and more. Released on Zed's Dead's label, Deadbeats, the track has nearly 1 million streams on Spotify and was #1 on Beatport's Bass Chart.

Princess Superstar has had synch placements in TV shows such as Orange is the New Black, Ugly Betty, Sex and the City, CSI, CSI Miami, Six Feet Under, and the internationally televised Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Her songs have been featured in movies like Bruno, Get Him to the Greek, Hall Pass, and Goal! Commercials for Christian Dior, Payless, JC Penny, and Easy Spirit have also used her tracks.
Princess has collaborated with famed comedian Margaret Cho; and she was also featured on Inside Amy Schumer Season 4, rapping on a hilarious skit called “Beautiful.”

https://www.princesssuperstar.com

IG: @princesssuperstar

TikTok: @therealprincesssuperstar

Susan-Sojourna Collier is an Emmy Nominated veteran television writer, who has worked on daytime drama series, including All My Children, Port Charles, and One Life to Live. She partnered with the late Tommy Ford to produce two features for Lionsgate/Grindstone. The first, Conflict of Interest, is the highest-rated film on Aspire TV. The second feature, Switching Lanes, received the Best Feature honor at the Kingdomwood Christian Film Festival. She also penned the screenplay Get the Show on the Road, an adaptation of a romantic comedy novel, which was a semi-finalist in the Tribeca Screenwriting Festival.

Susan-Sojourna has authored four plays produced throughout the east coast and was a recipient of Playwrights Horizon Theatre’s Black Ink Reading Festival, winner of the New York’s New Professional Theatre’s Writing Festival and Walt Disney Television Writing Fellowship. 

Currently, she is finishing the documentary - Through My Lens: A Study of Bullying in the African American Community. 

Susan-Sojourna is an Assistant Art Professor at New York University Tisch School and she is the co-founder of the Mamie & Jimmie Collier Writing Fellowship with her sister - Yasmin Collier-Rucker.

https://www.susansojournacollier.com/

@susansojournacollier

In today's episode we speak with Raihven Minter, a highly skilled film and media professional with a bachelor's degree in film production from Georgia State University. With several years of experience in production, she has worked in various production roles ranging from production assistant to director. Raihven is a proficient organizer and has produced several successful productions. Her roles include location scouting, talent casting, and freelance hiring, among others. Her outstanding creativity and attention to detail have earned her rave reviews from her peers.

One of Raihven's most notable achievements is the script she wrote in 2019, Unforgettable, while studying under the Emmy-nominated writer, Susan-Sojourna Collier. Unforgettable ranks among the top 35% of discoverable scripts on Coverfly and landed as a semifinalist in the prestigious 2019 Screen Craft competition. Raihven's remarkable talent and dedication have enabled her to refine and expand on the script since 2019.

Unforgettable is a touching short story of a young woman with worldly talents, but unimaginable circumstances. This story showcases the societal and familial pressures forced upon young women and the unforgiving realities of life. This film begins with the main character, Jayla, living out her wildest dreams in front of the person she owes it all to, her grandmother, Bell. Jayla is awakened by a blistering fire alarm, or in this case the harsh reality that her dream will never come to fruition. As the sole caretaker of her ill but immensely talented grandmother, Jayla is forced to fight harder than she ever has to achieve what she and her grandmother have worked so hard for. With her grandmother's illness progressing and time running out on her scholarship, Jayla has no choice but to place her grandmother in a nursing home as she heads to the school of her dreams. Much like everything in the young musician's life, this joyous and prestigious occasion is met with great difficulty and challenge. She battles with her family, systematic processes and herself until she breaks. 

https://www.unforgettable2023.com/

@unforgettable_thefilm

@raihven

This week we speak with long time friend Christi Bertelsen.

Christi is a multidisciplinary artist: Director, Art Director, Animator, Storyboarder, Compositor, Editor, and Educator are the ways she earns a living. 
Her award-winning films have been screened in several countries, aired on PBS, and featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Embracing her perspective as Native (Navajo and Cherokee), woman, queer, an animator, and a Xennial, Christi's art is often a playful exploration of experiences, daydreams, heartbreak, and absurdity. She shares joy in her creative shenanigans, immersing her work with unexpectedness, charm, and striking visuals. Her love for music inspires and enriches her projects, as well as utilizing various techniques and mediums such as digital art, photography, pixels, spray paint, cut-outs, toys, etc.

As an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts, she shares her knowledge and enthusiasm with aspiring animators. Christi is also pursuing a Master's degree in Directing Film, furthering her passion for storytelling through cinema. 

With an unwavering dedication to authenticity and a DIY spirit, Christi's art aims to forge connections with humans through its simplistic charm and soul-baring humility.

@christi.bertelsen

www.bertelsen.nyc

In today's episode we speak with filmmaker John Morena. A New York City native; born in The Bronx, migrated to Brooklyn. His films have screened worldwide including several official selections to Oscar® qualifying festivals such as Annecy, Ottawa, Hiroshima, Anima Mundi, Animafest Zagreb and the International Children’s Festivals in both Chicago and New York. He is currently in production on a feature-length anthology film called Films For No One.
He is also an art director and broadcast designer for television such as A&E's Cold Case Files and livestream productions including Coachella.

http://www.johnmorena.com/

@JohnMorena

@filmsfornoone

In this episdoe we talk with Scott F. Mason, otherwise know as Damn Edna's Honorary Understudy. He has an artistic resume’ that spans over 30 years. He was a member of the National Dramatists Guild, having written over 25 plays, including book writer for two shows with musical theatre partner, Joyce Hill Stoner, that were presented at Don’t Tell Mama in the 90s.  He has acted over 100 roles and directed over 75 plays for community/regional theater. Mason has been a professional Dame Edna impersonator for a quarter of a century, having performed in Vegas, Sedona, Philadelphia, and the Mid-Atlantic states. In 2010 he was named the Honorary Understudy by her creator, Barry Humphries, in a contest sponsored by Playbill. He has twice won “Best Comedian” at the Las Vegas Reel Awards and is in the Sunburst Professional Impersonators Hall of Fame as “Funniest Male." 

After making his debut in NYC in 2022 he was runner up as Best Impersonator in Broadway Worlds Cabaret Awards, a nominee for the Manhattan Association of Cabaret's 2023 Male Debut Award, and a 2023 Bistro Award winner for Comic Characterization. Finally, he is featured prominently in the award-winning documentary short subject, Just About Famous. You can learn more about Mason’s work as the Dame and his other creative outlets at his LLC website, www.f-ervescent.com. 

This week we talk with Aaron Cowdery, an animator and storyboard artist based in Southern New Jersey. Growing up, he would always find himself either drawing or playing video games in his free time, making Sonic and Dragonball Z Flash cartoons for websites like Newgrounds.com in the 2000s. After getting a BFA in Animation at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Aaron moved to the Greater New York Area to work on shows such as Amazon Prime’s Niko and the Sword of Light, Adult Swim’s Ballmastrz 9009, and Apple TV+’s Duck and Goose. When not spending time with his wife and toddler, or behind a Cintiq, Aaron enjoys dabbling in sneaker culture and sinking his teeth in to a good video game.

In this episode we speak with Writer, Creator, Producer, and Educator Lisa Goldman, who along with Heather Kenyon and Munjal Shroff created the award-winning preschool animated Netflix series, “Deepa & Anoop”.

Lisa’s motto is “Never Give Up!” After a wonderful, life-altering trip to India and 17 years of perseverance, Lisa and her team worked out a development deal with Mattel that landed “Deepa & Anoop” on Netflix. This series won the 2023 Kidscreen Awards for “Best New Animated Preschool Series,” “Best Inclusivity,” “Best Voice Talent,” and “Best Music.”

Brought to India by animation guru Ram Mohan, Lisa served on the international jury for the Mumbai International Film Festival and taught a workshop for Ram’s animation school. Lisa became fascinated with the “Page Three” column in The Times of India dedicated to Bollywood stars and from there, her inspiration for the series took flight. 

Lisa continues to develop shows with heart and humor, animated or live-action, across the family and children’s media landscape. Lisa’s other accomplishments include serving as story editor on “BabyRiki,” a Russian preschool animated series adapted into neutral English for the British market.

Lisa is currently developing two unscripted series with Citizen Skull Productions. She loves writing episodes on other people’s shows and also has several new series she’s developing and preparing to pitch for preschoolers and tweens.

Dedicated to the NYC animation scene, Lisa was appointed to the NYC Animation Industry Council that advises The Animation Project (TAP). She is a past president of Women in Animation (WIA) NYC and continues to mentor and network creators in our industry. She’s published articles in Animation Magazine and AWN.COM. Lisa also teaches classes on developing animated series and business practices at Montclair State University in New Jersey, previously at School of Visual Arts and privately. 

Lisa is also co-founder of Tour de Forks, a culinary travel company based in New York City. When not busy with all these interests, Lisa can be seen walking her Fox Terrier Lulu, in Central Park or posting for Lulu on Instagram @luluwhythelongface. Lulu has successfully persuaded Lisa to write a picture book called, “Hey Lulu Why the Long Face?” based on comments received during their walks

Lisa Goldman on LinkedIn

@tourdeforkstravel

You have seen references to A.I. Technology in the media almost every day. Paul Zane Pilzer, author of 13 New York Times best-selling book in 25 languages, and Stephen P. Jarchow, who has been involved in the production and distribution of over 250 films and TV series, resulting in two Academy Awards and five Emmy nominations, have come together to shine a light on one of the hottest topics today in the news and affecting the world today – A.I. Technology.

As exciting and futuristic as this all sounds, authors Pilzer and Jarchow contend that our civilization faces a very real danger from “zero-day” cyber-attacks and manipulative algorithms.

On today's episode they discuss thier book, “The Roaring New Twenties”, which is the essential guide to surviving and prospering in the New Roaring Twenties.  Technology with A.I. is a major issue in the confrontational U.S. relationship with China and Russia. This book explains why this has happened and presents an unexpected perspective, based on extensive experience in both countries. 

Paul Zane Pilzer is an economist, social entrepreneur, and the New York Times best-selling author of 13 books published in 25 languages. He graduated from Lehigh University in three years and received his MBA from the Wharton School in 15 months. He became Citibank’s youngest office at age 22 and its youngest vice president at 25, and became an adjunct professor at New York University at age 24 where he was voted “best teacher” five times. Pilzer served as an appointed economic advisor in two White House administrations and has started and/or taken public six companies. His career has been featured in more than 100 publications, including on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, once said that he was “amazed at Pilzer’s business capacity and his ability to put it into laymen’s terms.”

Stephen P. Jarchow received his BBA, MS and JD from the University of Wisconsin. He has been involved in the production and/or distribution of over 250 motion pictures and television series. Jarchow’s films have won two Academy Awards. He has been nominated for five Emmy Awards, winning in 2021 for “Girls Voices Now.” Jarchow has been a principal in more than 100 real estate ventures, and is the author of five books on real estate finance.

benbellabooks.com - The New Roaring Twenties

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Today we join Director Jose Esquea and listen to the beginnings of his career. 

His feature directorial debut, "St. Nicholas", is a court drama about a defense attorney breakdown in the face of mounting pressure as he attempts to defend a childhood friend from federal drug charges as he himself fights through his own battle with addiction due to his childhood trauma. The film is distributed by Summer Hill Films and presently streaming on Amazon Prime and TUBI.

His experience also includes a stint as the Artistic Director of Teatro LATEA on the Lower East Side of Mahnattan. Afterward Esquea has directed multicultural productions of Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth 2029, Romeo and Juliet, and King Lear for "SHAKESPEARE IN LIVING COLOR: RACE AND PERFORMANCE NOW".

https://tubitv.com/movies/496118/saint-nicholas

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5063930/

https://www.instagram.com/jaesquea/

In this episode we have a nice chat with Julie Rodgers Pomilia, the author of the first book ever by a Roy Rogers and Dale Evans family member to chronicle the lives of the "Royal Western Couple," from the distinctive perspective of being their grandchild.

We knew them as our heroes, but she knew them as simply, Grandma and Grandpa. Having lived through the 50’s and 60’s at the height of their popularity, and on into these current times when few people under the age of 50 remember them more as historic figures that had a great impact on American culture.

They were the Brad and Angelina of the 50’s, before it was in vogue. Being the youngest daughter of Dale Evans’ only biological son, Julie shares from personal experience, the love and acceptance her grandparents exuded as they adopted five children from different walks of life and cultures. Combining “yours, mine, and ours, step, adopted and foster” making nine total.

The author shares unique insights about what it was like living with her famous grandparents. Today, Roy and Dale are still relatable, and their granddaughter’s heartwarming experiences transcend time and generational differences.

https://britonpublishing.com/julie-rogers-pomilia/

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-heroes-my-grandparents-julie-rogers-pomilia/1143211015

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Heroes-My-Grandparents-Granddaughters/dp/195621609X