SANE Show

Episode 97: Too Funny

Featuring Actor & Comedian; Trevor Price.

 

(2:20) We have a discussion comparing being a comedic actor to a stand-up comedian. Trevor tells us the benefits of being a comedic actor. (12:02) Following that conversation, we have a discussion about pursuing your passion at a young age. Trevor shares his thoughts and his advice with us.

 

(23:33) During the interview, Trevor tells us how he got into comedy. Trevor tells us how was able to land opportunities to work with a few well-known comedians. Trevor shares what he has learned from his early influences. Lastly, Trevor shares a pieces of advice with his peers that have an interest in pursuing a career in entertainment.

Episode 96: Production Purchasing

Featuring Director of Production Purchasing at the Madison Square Garden Company; Bill Jegle

 

(2:00) We have a discussion about the responsibilities of purchasing in entertainment. Bill gives insight into how the purchasing department plays a critical role in supporting entertainment productions. (10:31) Following that discussion, we have a conversation about the Madison Square Garden Company. Bill gives a brief history of the company and the iconic venue, while giving us insight into what makes the Madison Square Garden company so successful.

 

(19:23) During the interview Bill tells us how technology has impacted live entertainment. Bill explains why Radio City Music Hall remains an iconic venue. We learn how Bill manages the expectations and ideas of creatives in relation to budgeting. Lastly, we learn how Bill was able to leverage his accounting background after transitioning into purchasing.

Episode 95: New York, L.A. or Atlanta

Featuring Writer, Director & Actress; Chloe Aktas.

 

(2:13) We have discussion about the prominent entertainment location, New York, L.A. and Atlanta. Chloe offers her insight while comparing the three locations. (10:59) We also have a conversation about creating within your means. We discuss ways to be creative without spending a lot of money.

 

(18:41) During the interview Chloe tells us how she infuses her voice in each of her projects. Chloe tells us the importance of having diversity amongst film directors. Chloe speaks on how NYU prepared her for the entertainment industry. Lastly, Chloe shares how her career goals intersect with each other.

Episode 94: Lighting in Live Productions

Featuring Producer, Light Designer, and Technical Director at Boyd Design; Brendon Boyd;

 

(1:49) We have a conversation about lighting in live productions. Brendon educates us on the importance of good lighting during live productions. (11:28) Following the first conversation, we discuss working with major clients. We gain insight from Brendon as he tells us about managing client expectations.

 

(19:40) During the interview, Brendon shares his thoughts on why New York has a large-rich artistic tradition, Brendon explains to us why lighting it overlooked by the audience, Brendon also tells us what type of individuals are better suited for the demand of entertainment, lastly, Brendon tells us how he found his niche.

Episode 93:The Global Black Experience

Featuring British Podcaster, published writer, and host of The Social Saint podcast; Rianne Walters.

 

(2:26) We have a conversation about the global Black experience. We talk about how we have learned from each other's experiences of being Black in America, being Black in the United Kingdom, and in other parts of the world. We discuss how many people in the Black diaspora identify as Black. (12:47) We also have a conversation about global religion & the power of religious communication. Rianne talks to us about being a Christian podcaster, the misconceptions, and how Christian podcasters can effectively communicate without alienating their audience.

 

(22:39) During the interview, Rianne offers her thoughts on the difference between the United Kingdom and the United States, and the availability of faith based content. Rianne explains to us why she went form blogging to podcasting and the skills that she was able to transfer to podcasting. Rianne shares the misconceptions she faces when telling people that she's a Christian podcaster. Lastly, Rianne shares her thoughts about the current women's suffrage movement and her responsibility to the movement.

Episode 92: Concert Round Table

Featuring guests; Javier Alcaraz, Lenny Rogers, Adam Jackson, and new guest Tim Coakley.

 

We have a round table discussion with the entire crew about the touring business. The crew tells us about the different artists they've worked with. They also share some of their funny moments from their time of the road. We also learn how they all met and later became one team. During the round table, they share their thoughts about working in the business,  life on the road, and advice to people wanting to get into the concert-touring business.

Episode 91: Ready, set, action!

Featuring Director, Filmmaker, and Human; Leah Shore. She has directed spots for Cartoon Network, MTV, VICE, she has been featured in the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Comic Con, she recently wrapped up the Lincoln Project, and has a film on the Criterion Channel.

(2:21) We have a conversation about being a good director. Leah gives us insight into being a director and what directors look out. (10:41) We discuss being different creatively. We discuss why it's important for people to be different and the impact it could have on culture.

(19:22) During the interview we get more insight into Leah's style. Leah also shares with us her inspirations. Leah gives us insight into working as a mixed media artist. Lastly, Leah gives us her thoughts on live action directors directing animated productions and vice-versa.

Episode 90: Supporting the Arts

Featuring the founders of A La Carte; Dr. Lance Hulme, Professor of Music Theory at North Carolina Central University and Professor Clara O'Brien, Professor of Vocal Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

(1:53) We have a discussion about the fusion of music across genres, cultures and geographic regions. We talk about how fusing different music genres can help introduce people to genres that they may not have been exposed to before. (15:05) Following that conversation, we have a discussion about the importance of supporting the arts. During the conversation we discuss the relationship between money and the arts.

(28:21) During the interview Lance and Clara address the misconceptions surrounding classical music. They tell us what makes American musicians unique. Lance and Clara give us their thoughts on individuals learning to express themselves musically. Lastly, they explain the difference between classical compositions, film score compositions, and modern music compositions.

Episode 89: More Than a Creative

Featuring Brand Creative & Producer at HGTV; Valerie Carrillo.

 

(2:00) We have a discussion about how entertainment professionals are more than creatives. Valerie enlightens us about how entertainment careers can help development hard skills and soft skills that are applicable in any industry. (10:37) We also have a discussion about the importance of inspiration to the creative process. During this segment, Valerie gives us insight to her creative process.

(20:50) During the interview, Valerie tells us how she learned to create promotional content. Valerie explains the difference between working for an in-house promotional department and an ad agency. Valerie tells us what makes promotional pieces successful. Lastly, Valerie gives us her positive takeaways from having to adjust due to COVID.

Episode 88: Sports in India

Featuring Founder of Hoops India & Entrepreneur; Neel Pahlajani.

 

(2:02) We have a conversation about the globalization of sports with a specific focus on India. Neel details India's uniqueness as it relates to their sports culture.(12:47) We have a discussion about India and its market potential. Neel explains to us why India has been slow to catch up with the rest of the world in sports.

(23:36) During the interview Neel tells us how entertainment and media can help highlight other countries. He also talks to us about how lessons from sports can be applied in business. Neel tells why he decided to start Hoops India during the height of the 2008 recession. Lastly, Neel tells us how he sees the information age reshaping media.