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Summary Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work. In this Episode, Dr. Paul Israel, Edison Papers of Rutgers University discusses: Why Menlo Park, New Jersey was a great location for his laboratory. Edison’s social and family life, and lack thereof. Edison’s interactions with the media and how he used his exposureContinue reading “Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work.”

Summary Marina Aris @marinaaris_ founder of the Brooklyn Writers Company @bklynwritersco speaks about how that organization creates a community for new and established writers looking to self publish. This convo dives pretty deep into art, creativity and finding the beauty in hardships and hurt. We also learn about Ms. Aris’s writing style, her upcoming books,Continue reading “Turning Hurt Into Art”

Summary Thomas Alva Edison Episode # 1 Learning From Failure. Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about Thomas Edison’s childhood in Milan Ohio and Port Huron, Michigan. Not a terribly gifted student, Thomas Edison thrived in learning independently and loved work from a very early age. Saving a young boy fromContinue reading “Thomas Alava Edison Series: Ep. # 1 Learning From Failure”

Summary The simplicity of “The Sound of Metal” makes it so compelling and powerful. Here are some great lessons from the this amazing film. #TheSoundOfMetal #Film #Filmmaker #Director #Writer #Actor #Oscars #Metal #RockBand #Prime #AmazonPrime #IndieFilmmaker #Filmmaker #Teacher #RizAhmed #DariusMarder — This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.Continue reading “Lessons for Filmmakers/Actors from “The Sound of Metal” on AmazonPrime.”

Summary When I first heard of “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix, I thought it was a joke. My goodness was I wrong. In this video, I break down why that film is so exceptional. Oh the humanity!!! #MyOctopusTeacher #Netflix #Filmmaker #Actor #Writer #Documentary #Film #Series #Content #Creator #Producer #Ocean #Octopus #Nature #FreeDiver #Scuba #UnderWater #OscarsContinue reading “The Humanity in “My Octopus Teacher” on Netflix”

Summary Starting an Acting Career later in life. A recap of the tips provided in TBM Podcast # 7 with actor Gemma Mcllhenny. Many people out there want to get back into or begin an acting career in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. It is totally possible and I break down the process thatContinue reading “Starting an Acting Career later in life.”

Summary Writer/Producer Greg Lingo @lingogreg of the new comedic film “Last Call” starring Jeremy Piven @jeremypiven, Taryn Manning @tarynmanning, Jamie Kennedy @thejamiekennedy, Cheri Oteri @cheri_oteri, Gary Pastore @garry_pastore, and Bruce Dern, talks about the challenges and triumphs of making his first independent film, his “day job” as a prominent real estate developer, his Philly rootsContinue reading “Working with Actors Bruce Dern and Jeremy Piven. TBM Podcast # 8, “Last Call” writer Greg Lingo”

Summary Pursuing Acting as a second career with Gemma Mcllhenny. In TBM Podcast # 7, I talk with talented working actor Gemma Mcllhenny. She speaks about taking acting classes with her mother as child, then embarking on a career in Philadelphia law enforcement with her FBI Agent grandfather as her guide, the process of returningContinue reading “Acting as a Second Career with Gemma McIlhenny”

Summary Full @youtube video in bio, and available on all @podcast platforms. Lovely and talented, Julie Immerman @candidlyjuliet speaks about her love and passion for music. We talk about her trip to the grammy’s in high school, meeting Pavarotti, studying Opera at @USCEDU, performing at and R&B showcase and meeting Stevie Wonder and Sting, creatingContinue reading “TBM Episode # 6 Singer Julie Immerman”