SANE Show

Episode 87: Entertainment Law & Education

Featuring Entertainment Attorney, Professor, Mediator, and Musician; Dr. Ira Abrams. He's worked with the likes of Led Zeppelin, Gloria Estefan, Miles Davis, Timbaland, Sony Music, Atlantics Records, Gianni Versace and countless others.

 

(2:17) We have a conversation about the rise of independent music artists. We discuss how the digitalization of the music industry has helped independent music artists. (10:38) Following that conversation we discuss entertainment education at colleges and universities. Ira explains to us how formal education in entertainment can benefit students.

 

(18:58) During the interview, Ira tells us how he built momentum and maintained it. We learn how Ira was able to leverage his passion to launch his career. Ira also tells us what he believes is the biggest knowledge gap among his students. Lastly, Ira gave us his thoughts on media and entertainment conglomerates.

Episode 86: Premium Cable Networks

Featuring Senior Writer & Producer at Showtime; Kate Wagner. She's works on Homeland, The Chi, The Good Lord Bird, Ray Donavan, among other productions.

 

(1:58) Kate explains her role in the special features department and what the broader narrative is. We discuss how the broader narrative helps productions to have a bigger impact. (9:57) We have a discussion about what makes the content of premium cable networks so unique. Kate also helps to explain the immersive experience and how premium cable networks have applied strategies used in the film industry.

 

(18:08) Kate tells us how behind the scenes interviews benefit both the actor/actress and productions. Kate also defines what makes a series successful. We get insight into what elements that Kate focuses on when constructing the broader narrative. Lastly, we learn how Covid has pushed Kates to innovate.

Episode 85: Entertainment's Social Responsibility

Featuring Marketing Executive; Royce Wolfe. He's a former Journalist for Fortune Magazine and Marketing Executive for the 1996 Olympic Games.

 

(1:51) We have a conversation about sponsorship marketing. Royce explains how companies have always integrated their products and brands into entertainment productions. (10:22) Following that conversation, we have a discussion about media and entertainment companies' responsibility to consumers. Royce explains what corporate social responsibility is and gives us his take on the content being produced by the industry.

 

(17:58) During the interview, Royce tells us how he has adapted though out his career. He also tells us how he's sustained his passion for film. Royce then give us his thoughts on advertising and its future. Lastly, Royce tells us what two movies he would like to see a Black filmmaker to produce.

Episode 84: Just Being Available

Featuring Front of House [Audio] Engineer & Production Manager; Adam Jackson. Adam has worked with the likes of Owl City, Christina Perri, Demi Lovato, SIA, St. Vincent, Jai Wolf, among many others.

 

(2:04) Adam gives us insight into being a Live Audio Engineer. We discuss their relationship with the artists and audience. (12:09) We discuss the importance of being available. We also discuss how being available makes people more trustworthy and reliable.

 

(20:07) During the interview, Adam tells us what keeps him excited about his career. Adam tells us how he remains focused while being positioned in the middle of noisy crowds. We learn why Adam decided to become a Live Audio Engineer, and we learn about his continued passion for his career.

Episode 83: Entertainment Is A Privilege

Featuring Tour Production & Stage Manager; Lenny Rogers. He's worked with Country Music Hall of Famer & Icon, Kenny Rogers, Carrie Underwood, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Sia, St. Vincent and many others.

 

(2:07) We have a conversation about how it's a privilege to work in the entertainment industry. We talk about how to people should conduct themselves when they're around the industry's best. (10:48) Lenny explains the importance of relationships on the road (during tours). Lenny also explains why its critical to have a good team with chemistry.

 

(20:39) During the interview, Lenny tells us how he's applied what he learned from his father, Lelan Rogers and uncle, Kenny Rogers to his own career in entertainment. Lenny gives us insight into his managerial style and how his team functions as a unit. We get Lenny's thoughts on the importance of relationships in the modern-day entertainment industry. Lastly, Lenny details his experience working a presidential campaign tour.

Episode 82: Mental Toughness & Peak Performance

Featuring Founder of Salum International Resources, Leadership-Performance Strategist Consultancy; Carlos Salum. His clients include Enzo Fittipaldi, Formula 4, Italian Champion 2018, Sergi Bruguera, 2-time French Open Winner 1993 & 1994, and Gabriela Sabatini, U.S. Open Winner 1990.

 

(2:12) Carlos walks us through the responses that competitors have when facing challenges. He then explains how one works towards a breakthrough, leading to peak performance. (11:24) We have a conversation about how mental toughness and peak performance training applies to modern day athletes with the increased pressures. He talks about the importance of balance and self care (mental and physical).

 

(18:51) During the interview, Carlos tells us how he utilizes his previous experience in his current career. Carlos explains to us how his training is applicable to both athletes and corporate clients. He also tells us what makes his clients' stories unique for a documentary and the which type of client has the upper hand.

Episode 81: Millennials in Entertainment

Featuring Writer, Speaker, and Author of the books Dealing with This Thing Called Life and Dealing with This Thing Called College; Chris Sumlin.

 

(2:20) We begin with a discussion about how Millennials have a different view of the entertainment industry than that of previous generations. We also discuss how Millennials are reshaping the entertainment industry using their influence. (11:37) Following that discussion, we have a conversation about giving back and the importance of it. Chris talks to us about the importance of giving back through the sharing of knowledge and connections.

 

(19:03) During the interview, Chris talks to us about adjusting to undergraduate life at Morehouse College, and how he's applied his knowledge and skills that he's developed by working for prominent entertainment organizations. Chris explains "visibility as survival" and some insight as to how he became successful.

Episode 80: Film Locations & Sets

Featuring Film Worker & Enterpreneur; Steve Bax.

 

(2:01) Steve gives us insight into picking a location for filming (television and film). We also gain some insight about what goes into putting a set (stage) together. (10:42) We have a discussion about the initiatives taken by the entertainment industry in response to the current social justice movement. Steve gives us his thoughts based what he's seen and experienced too.

 

(18:40) During the interview Steve gives us his thoughts about diversifying your skill set while pursuing a career in entertainment, the North Carolina film industry, elevating minority creatives, and his SAME (Socially Accepting Mankind Equally) campaign.

Episode 79: Don't be A Manager

Featuring John Maxwell Certified Coach & Director at Whip Around; Jacob Ciccarelli

 

(2:25) We discuss not being a manager and the difference between a leader vs a manager. We talk about how leaders influence their team. (11:06) We discuss being a team and some of the things that make a a team successful. We talk about the importance of a team having an identity and unified culture.

 

(19:29) During the interview Jake talks to us about keeping a team on track, the importance of trust and morale, and business vs personal.

Episode 78: EDM & Video Game Soundtracks

Featuring Music Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Freerunner; Cam "FootRocket"

 

(2:27) We discuss the importance of music in video games. We talk about how video game soundtracks enhance the gaming experience, whether they feature mainstream artists, or an originally composed soundtrack. (10:51) We also discuss the Electronic and Dance music genres. We talk about how the Electronic sub-genres are typically grouped under Electronic, oftentimes disregarding how vast some of the sub-genres are. Cam also gives us a quick history lesson too.

 

(19:59) Following that we have an interview with Cam. He tells us about his newly released project and why college wasn't a fit along with how he got into music. Cam also gives us insight into the process of creating a song and how he has been able to channel FootRocket through his music.