OccuPassionate!
My interview podcast designed to inspire the aimless and sate the curious.
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EPISODE 21 : RICHARD BROMLEY TRAIN MAN Richard had no inclination of working for the railroad. Midway through his corporate career, he was musing about the general state of the railroad industry. The same week, by uncanny coincidence, one of his coworkers shared a train conductor recruiting ad in the newspaper (one of those paper publications as nostalgic as trains). He signed up, jumped the corporate ship, started riding the rails and never looked back...except when he needed to examine a hot axle on the 145th car (that's part of his job). Find out how to toot your own (train engine) horn like Richard, here. |
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EPISODE 21 : BILL LEWIS BEEKEEPER Bill ordered his first hive from the Sears, Roebuck & Company catalogue. The post office called his home and asked him to please come retrieve his living package! He learned a lot about bees and won a Boy Scout merit badge thanks to that first colony, but it was off to college and an engineering career. Deciding he needed to get back to nature, his next hive found him- attempting to move rent-free into his home. He offered instead to build them their own place out back and it's been a symbiotic relationship of honey and sweethearts ever since. Learn all the buzz about Bill's career here. |
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EPISODE 21 : YANA KIRIACOPOULOS PERFORMANCE RIGGER Yanna began her career on the stage as a classical violinist. Then, decided to climb the literal corporate ladder to work in the rafters as a performance rigger. It took a great deal of dedication and taxing labor to work her way up, up, up to rigger. Now, she uses her technical prowess to help others soar on stage. Shine the spotlight on Yanna's career journey here. |
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EPISODE 20 : SCOT NERY PANCAKE JUGGLER Scot Nery is a renowned juggler, comedian, contortionist, performance artist, and host. The great Robin Williams called Scot "splendidly surreal.” Scot has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, at the HBO Comedy Festival, in films for Disney and Sony, including the hit horror spoof Scary Movie 5. He is a featured performer for Cirque-a-Palooza, produced and directed by Stefan Haves, a director for seven Cirque du Soleil productions who calls Scot "sensational in every way." He performs regularly at private and industry events for Fortune 500 companies — from major film studios to Delta, McDonald’s, and Mattel. He was recently featured in the promotional campaign for the hit FX series American Horror Story. Hear about his career here. |
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EPISODE 19 : SARAH REYNOLDS CLASSICAL SINGER/VOICE TEACHER While training her own voice, Sarah had to learn to block out the voices of the cynics around her...and in her own head. Many things she learned the hard way, but she wouldn't trade in her struggle. That experience helps inform her choices and give depth to her performances. Find out more about Sarah's mellifluous career here! |
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EPISODE 18 : AMBER GARZA DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL LICENSING FOR COMIC BOOKS Amber has a law degree, a background in litigation and a budding library studies eduction, but the most important thing all this experience has taught her is to do what makes her happy. Her 8 year old self would be psyched to see where she is now. As the director of international licensing for comic books she gets to use all her background knowledge to support the industry, the artists and the social commentary that she loves. Find out more about Amber's creatively conscientious career here! |
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EPISODE 16 : JOE TABBANELLA HYPNOTHERAPIST Joe is a neuroprogrammer: the person who helps clients reorganize their thoughts to work to their greatest potential. What he does is not magic, but it is magical. Whether interested in his career, or simply his philosophies, he cautions: one must be open to the magic but science-minded enough not to be foolish. Learning to be open to the magic is a challenge for some. Joe, however, knows just how to do it. Find out more about Joe's hypnotic career, here. OccuPassionate!
EPISODE 14 : MARK KIRKLAND TELEVISION DIRECTOR Mark grew up in an artistic family and had the good fortune of studying with one of Disney's animation greats. But in forging his own path, he still experienced the nerve-wracking ebb and flow of freelance work before landing at an awesome animated TV show. Now directing his 80th episode of The Simpson's, Mark continues to develop his own passion projects. He's completed two award-winning live-action shorts, has a third in post-production and more to come! Find out how Mark has directed his impressive directing career here. OccuPassionate!
EPISODE 12 : ERIN DEAN REALITY TV PRODUCER Erin has a passion for competition reality TV. She launched her own adventurous competition with herself when she decided to change up her entire lifestyle and try to get hired on her favorite show: Survivor. She won! Thus beginning a new life in a new city with a new world-travelin' job. Erin is a creative brainstormer and a fastidious planner, perfect for the many facets of her job: challenge and format development, field production and compelling storytelling in post. Learn more about Erin's adventures here. |
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EPISODE 17 : ADAM GREENWALD ACADEMIC RABBI A scholar and a gentlemensch, Rabbi Adam Greenwald is a self-described Jewish Life Concierge. A combination of his love for helping people during difficult transitional times and his argumentative spirit, prompted him to deepen his exploration of the Jewish faith...ultimately finding himself at "so you want to be a rabbi" summer camp. Adam's studies, experiences and instincts led him to his current position: Director of the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program at American Jewish University. Find out more about Adam's brand of high-impact Rabbi-ing here! OccuPassionate!
EPISODE 15 : WHITNEY PETERSON PUBLICIST Whitney throws all her energy into her goals. As a kid, that meant running her own after-school classroom because she wanted to teach. Now, it means doing her best to put each client's best foot forward. Her work never pauses but her jet-setting lifestyle benefits make it all worth while. Find out how Whitney's attention to detail always catapults her to the head of the class, here. OccuPassionate!
EPISODE 13 : JOSH WILLIS CLIMATE SCIENTIST Josh has always been a science nerd through and through...with a penchant for performing! After wandering into physics, then stumbling back out (physics wasn't for him!) he found a new home studying global climate change. With information that can change the world, he needed a clever way to spread the word. Comedy! Improv! and the power of science combined! Find out more about Josh's super smart tom-foolery here. |
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EPISODE 11 : PRASHANTHI REDDY COFFEE SHOP OWNER Prashanthi spends most days laughing and chatting with "intimate strangers," the patrons of her coffee shop Makeda & Mingus. She guesses she spends only about 20% of her time doing the less-fun necessities like trash and taxes. Business ownership is challenging but certainly rewarding...and delicious! Learn more about Prashanthi's home-brewed career here. |
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EPISODE 10 : JEFF LINDSEY PROFESSIONAL POKER PLAYER Jeff makes his living playing the odds at the poker table. A careful study of poker strategy and human psychology help him win at the casino. And his cleverly managed schedule and bank ledger help ensure consistent earnings. Learn more about Jeff's winning career here. |
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EPISODE 9 : APRILLE CURTIS LANDSCAPER Using colorful flowers as her palate, Aprille is an artist in the garden. No need to negotiate an office with a window, she's already outside! Her career and hobbies share a lot of happy crossover; she prides herself on her roses. Find out how a budding landscaper grew her career here. |
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EPISODE 8 : JON MESSER ARCHITECTURAL ILLUSTRATOR Jon is an expert at the geometry of perspective and the artistry of interpretation, the combination makes him a master Architectural Illustrator! His freelance gig requires personal discipline but also affords him flexibility. "One job done right," leads to more offers and more referrals from his clients (urban planners, architects and advertisers). Listen to Jon's interview explaining his career secrets for being well-fed artist here. |
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EPISODE 7 : JEFF CROSS MODEL FABRICATOR Jeff has built his cool career by building cool things! Both he, and his prop, could be considered the BIG CHEESE. As a model fabricator, Jeff has built fun backgrounds, props and characters for all manner of stop-motion madness including: Robot Chicken, Sponge Bob, and Community! Learn about all 3 dimensions of Jeff's 3-D career here. |
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EPISODE 6 : CLAYTON WELLER PERFORMANCE VENUE OWNER Clayton used his entrepreneurial prowess to create his own awesome job! Now, as the owner of The Pocket theater in Seattle, Clayton has the opportunity to create his own play space AND to provide a home for all manner of fun, weird, and hilarious performers looking to share their talents. Learn more about the comedy and art of theater ownership here. |
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EPISODES 4 & 5: NIKKI SULLIVAN
NEUROECONOMIST
Nikki spends her days inventing clever psychological experiments to collect data regarding how our brains make decisions. Then, a signifiant amount of time figuring out how to analyze that data to prove or disprove existing research theories. The cleverest bit is that she's found a way to combine two of her areas of curiosity: Neurology and Economics, in order to create one super scientist: Neuroeconomist! Find out more about her fascinating fascination here.
EPISODES 4 & 5: NIKKI SULLIVAN
NEUROECONOMIST
Nikki spends her days inventing clever psychological experiments to collect data regarding how our brains make decisions. Then, a signifiant amount of time figuring out how to analyze that data to prove or disprove existing research theories. The cleverest bit is that she's found a way to combine two of her areas of curiosity: Neurology and Economics, in order to create one super scientist: Neuroeconomist! Find out more about her fascinating fascination here.
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EPISODES 2 & 3: MIKE BAUMGARTNER
COMMERCIAL AIRLINE PILOT
Mike has a real passion for looking down on the world...from the flight deck of an aircraft at 35,000 feet! He built his career, literally, from the ground up, starting as an aviation mechanic and earning his wings and eventually his Captain stripes. Check out our page featuring Mike's uplifting career here.
EPISODES 2 & 3: MIKE BAUMGARTNER
COMMERCIAL AIRLINE PILOT
Mike has a real passion for looking down on the world...from the flight deck of an aircraft at 35,000 feet! He built his career, literally, from the ground up, starting as an aviation mechanic and earning his wings and eventually his Captain stripes. Check out our page featuring Mike's uplifting career here.
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EPISODE 1: MARY KARCZ STUNT PERFORMER/ACTOR Mary's professional career has offered her the unique opportunity to catch fire, repel face-first down a skyscraper and get pummeled on a regular basis: for fun! and profit! Check out our page featuring this intrepid stunt performer here. |
The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Katy Goodman!
Katy Goodman is a singer and bassist for her own project, La Sera, as well as collaborating for the last several years with Vivian Girls, in addition to appearances with other bands. She joins Brodie and me in the new Shakeytown Studio, on a hill looking over LA’s eastside, to discuss the deceptive difficulty of Misfits songs, college diplomas that may or may not exist, computer coding and other scientific pursuits, the influence of hardcore music and Riot Grrl on her work, and the evil genius of Kim Dotcom. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Will Kistler!
Will Kistler (@WillKistler) is a character animator who has had his share of his own podcasts, both Japan!c TV and Secondhand Storytime, and collaborated with our own Libby on the short "A Slow Day In Comedy." Bob sits in at Shakeytown Studio C with Libby as she asks Will about his early influences as a kid going to the movies, honing his craft on public access television as a teenager, working in 3D animation as an adult, and the career that is taking him out of the United States. Libby and Bob also chat with Will about breaking into creationist museums, dealing with both fun and terrible directors, and gay rights and devil chickens. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Aurora Lady!
Aurora Lady (auroralady.com) is a true artist, and in this episode, BFH, Bob and I chat with her about living an artist’s life. They talk girl pop vision, zine heroes & teen magazines, the best newspaper mascots, the artist’s ego & author intent versus audience impact. Theres' also an abundant amount of talk about food and even a rhetorical analysis of the new Miley Cyrus video. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Simon Sotelo!
Simon joins BFH, Gene, Bob, and me, on my birthday! to talk about summertime, print art, the creative process, dating professional hobos, marionettes, songs about dog-related mysteries, and cult aesthetics. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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Shakeytown Radio Minute: adventures, nostalgia and tangents.
BFH, Gene & Libby close out the third year of our podcast - a season finale, if you will. As we approach our upcoming summer specials and the start of Shakeytown Year Four, the team looks back at the last year of interviews, tells stories about what happened off microphone, share their recent personal adventures away from the podcast, and chat on the usual tangents about politics, pop culture, and tortured segues and references. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Mike Postalakis!
Mike Postalakis (Dickheads comedy group, Hugs & Dissespodcast) joins us to discuss the quality or lack thereof of street performers, catering celebrity parties, debauchery in the Delta, and the upcoming Night of Storytelling where he’ll be sharing quite the tale (we know what it is and we’re not telling). This episode features the music of(Young) Pioneers. This weirdo's totally one of us!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Allison Krumwiede!
This week, this amazing illustrator and 80s/90s pop culture afficionado joins BFH, Libby, and Bob to discuss growing up and living in Rancho Cucamonga, buying and selling art on Etsy, being interviewed by ESPN at L.A. Zine Fest (wait, what?!), and we all chat about our favorite donuts and Mormon magnet cities. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Bianca Barragan!
Holy smokes, pals, this chick is rad! Bianca Barragan jams with me, Bob, Brodie, Gene and monster cat Ike about LA Zine Fest (her own Problem:Solution Zine will be there), Zine Week, and all the awesomeness to come! She also breaks into hysterical laughter in the vicinity of bathrooms...what's not to love?! Check it out! (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Adam Villacin!
The first time anyone has surprised me with a "That's what she said." I always see it coming...but sometimes it doesn't...come. "That's what she said?" Los Angeles Zine Fest 2013 is coming up, so we are talking to participants and organizers to preview the event. Gene, BFH, Bob and I talk with Totally Radd!! Adam Villacin about his illustrations, his acting debut in the fantasy film "Teenius," and his band dayz. Plus, a new spin on the game “F***, Marry, Kill.” (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Joel Ward! ...and Allison Minick
Ring in the New Year with some magic, courtesy of magician Joel Ward and actress Allison Minick. We discuss the magic circuit and stage scene, BFH’s radical sixth grade interpretation of “Macbeth,” caring for doves and hoarding tennis balls, Bill Murray as Joan of Arc, and what the International Brotherhood of Magicians really thinks of GOB Bluth and “Arrested Development.” (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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Shakeytown Radio Holiday Special...2012!
Shakeytown radio pal Gene George I explain Hanukkah (kinda) and the meaning of Christmas (also shady) to Brodie Hubbard! How does someone who doesn’t believe in anything handle the holidays? What do a reggae musician, a basketball veteran and restaurant owner, a dead dog, a pixie imp, and one of the greatest comedians of all time have in common? It’s part Charles Dickens, part Charlie Brown, and part Cult of Cthulhu: The Shakeytown Radio Holiday Special! In my first Christmas pageant ever I played a camel. In this one I play a dog. I’m moving up in the world!!! Thanks Stella Adler! (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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Shakeytown Radio Bicentennial Reunion Special!
Sillier than usual and fun as always...it's the Shakeytown Radio Bicentennial Reunion Special! Bob Schriner, Gene George, and Brodie Foster Hubbard and I come together to expose the Shakeytown scandal. Why have the airwaves of Shakeytown Radio been silent so many months? Exactly what happened after Lizzy Pilcher’s appearance? Where has Team Shakeytown been this entire time? What does the mafia, MMA, voter fraud, and the British actor Ade Brookshire have to do with all this? ...with special guest Adam Brooks! Yay!
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Shakeytown Radio Minute: Las Vegas, Mork, JST (Jazz Standard Time)
Oh, hey, it’s a Shakeytown Radio Minute, which much like jazz, has lots of riffing. I share my love of the musician’s lifestyle and plans for a Vegas writing adventure. Gene details the joys and trials of daddyhood. BFH has got something to say, he pulled the string on a talking Mork doll today. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
Shakeytown Radio Minute: Possums, Ice-cream, Dirty Dancing
Yay! A new Shakeytown Radio Minute with my pals: Gene George and Brodie Foster Hubbard! A dead possum hoarder, drops frozen possums at prescribed intervals to maintain road-kill quotas. Patrick Swayze dances with Aliens and requests a fly by. Cops in Maine buy you ice-cream, whether you like it or not! We're silly and we love it. You will too! (Week July 1, 2012) (Click the logo at left to listen)!
The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Lizzy Pilcher!
This week’s new episode of The Shakeytown Radio Hour: racism on trains, hoodies on comics and my hilarious pal Lizzy Pilcher! As always Gene George, Brodie Foster Hubbard and Bob Schriner join me. Plenty of laughs, plenty of tangents, but eventually all the questions of the universe are answered. Everything you never knew you wanted. But you do! (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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More Shakeytown Radio Fun! What's up with us?
The return of Club Ding-a-Ling, Libby has a stand up show and a pilot table read of Unemployed Ninja, Brodie is playing music again, Bob tells a story about Laundry Shake, and Gene talks up the book “Yeltaw.” More shenanigans from the Shakey Town family!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Bebe McPherson!
Hilarity and Shenanigans! Bebe provided her own awesome intro to The Shakeytown Radio Hour! I want her to be my new best friend and you will, too. She talks with Gene, Bob, Brodie and I about her comedy, music, and performance art, including Bebe & Serge, as well as her solo career. We also touch on a lot of Arizona lore, including our pals Pete and Babs in the show “Uncle Sku’s Clubhouse,” the late William “Baby Man” Windsor, Franco and the club Mason Jar, and R. Jermaine Schex’s “Yeltaw.” I always thought Tucson was boring- who knew?!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Jane Espensen!
The legendary television writer Jane Espenson joined Gene, Brodie and I to chat about her show Husbands The Series, linguistics, science, archaeology, serialized television, and moving up the ranks of the writing world. Check it out guys, it’s Jane Effin’ Effable (it’ll make sense when you listen) Espenson! Aaaaahhh! (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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The Shakeytown Radio-Hour with Ron Babcock and Ryan McKee!
Check it out friends: Shakeytown Radio Hour with my old buddy Gene George and my new buddies Brodie Foster Hubbard, Ron Babcock and Ryan McKee! A bunch of very funny dudes who were nice enough to have me visit. Sometimes I have butt in though to explain why “crushing” pussy isn’t as awesome as one might think. (Click the logo at left to listen)!
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