Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy: Recent Episodes
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Join entrepreneur Stu Levy and esteemed guests as they explore the eternal tug-of-war between creative endeavors and financial success.
Just when you think no one could be that cool... Shao Dow, bona fide rapper, manga author, and ninja steps onto Left Brain vs. Right Brain to discuss the process of his multi-nuanced approach to life. Having one of the most unique careers in the world, Dow walks us through the creation of The Way of Shao while expressing the one-of-a-kind relationship with the manga world and how race plays a part. Stu Levy of TokyoPop pushes to learn more and understand how so much can be achieved in such a short period of time.
HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Shao Dow | www.diygang.co.uk | IG: @shaodowmusic | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20qH3oCu_mcDwh30o_ZmLA
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Producer of award-winning films such as Cairo Conspiracy (2022), The Nile Hilton Incident (2017), and Swoon (2019), Linda Mutawi is also a filmmaker and storyteller who has crossed cultures and bridged worlds throughout her life. Host Stu Levy discusses how Linda juggles the demands of business, filmmaking, and motherhood while zig-zagging across Europe and the Middle East.
HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Linda Mutawi | Her IMDB: Linda Mutawi
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With an animation and directing career that spans the top echelon of productions such as Tarzan, Mulan, Madagascar and more, Saul Blinkoff’s moonlights as an inspirational life coach and podcast host of “Life of Awesome!” While Saul's passions are what led his successful career in Dreamworks and Disney, host Stu Levy of TOKYOPOP explores the keys to life success with a true expert, who juggles his left and right brains at the top of the ladder.
HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Saul Blinkoff | www.SaulBlinkoff.com | Life of Awesome
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Sophie-chan was trained as an engineer but chose her own path as a manga creator and artist. Growing up in the Middle East meant her struggle to pursue her creative dream was also a cultural challenge. In touch with her emotional side, her art acts as an expression of individualism. Tune in as host Stu Levy explores Sophie-chan's unique journey on the road to becoming an artist!
HOST: Stu Levy GUEST: Sophie-chan | www.sophie-chan.com | YouTube: Sophie chan
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Fluently oscillating between left and right brain, comic book entrepreneur Gareb Shamus is also a renowned fine artist, with gallery showings worldwide. Having built Wizard Magazine and Wizard World in the 90’s, Gareb has gone on to found ACE Comic Con and his new metaverse company HeroMaker Studios. In this episode, host Stu Levy dives deep into Gareb’s robustly creative mind.
HOST: Gareb Shamus | www.HeroMakerStudios.com GUEST: Holly Liu
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Gaming entrepreneur Holly Liu jumps back onto Stu Levy’s podcast to continue the Left Brain vs. Right Brain debate. They discuss the nuanced intersection of business, language, international law, and media – and how to navigate the current digital sphere in our modern society. ------- HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Holly Liu
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Gaming has become a hot button topic for the entertainment industry and general pop culture. Host Stu Levy dives deep into the world of Holly Liu, legendary gaming entrepreneur and investor. In this 2-part discussion, Holly reveals her pendulum swing from right brain to left brain and back again. What secrets will be revealed about her success story on the road to making gaming accessible to millions?
HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Holly Liu
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Imagine being a professional athlete - competing amongst the world’s best for a living. Then imagine, in addition to that, creating original stories and running an entertainment company. Unlikely, right? Well, professional basketball player Johnny O' Bryant III does all of that, and more. Is it Johnny’s creative instinct or business drive which keeps him going, and how does his sport fit into all that? Host Stu Levy uncovers the secrets of this young - and very tall! - entrepreneur.
HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Johnny O'Bryant III | Noir Caesar Web | www.nba.com/stats/player/203948
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Camilla d'Errico has thrived as a fine artist in the pop culture space, building an impressive fandom through her appearances at art galleries, live events, and comic book conventions. Camilla’s pop surrealist style, unique character designs, and hypnotic imagery has drawn the attention of crowds as she crafts eye-opening and, at times, even controversial imagery. Host Stu Levy digs into what makes Camilla tick and uncovers the juxtaposition between her immersive creativity and her surprisingly outgoing persona.
HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Camilla d'Errico | IG @camilladerrico | www.CamilladErrico.com
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Voice acting has become one of the hottest fields for talented thespians, especially in the areas of anime and video games. Host Stu Levy’s guest, Todd Haberkorn, is one of the most popular voice actors out there, voicing key roles in Fairy Tail, Dragon Ball Z, Full Metal Alchemist, and hundreds of games. If that wasn't enough, he also directs and produces. So how does Todd focus his right brain on immersion when his left brain calls the shots?
HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Todd Haberkorn | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1920556/
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Host Stu Levy dives into the brain of highly prolific, veteran movie producer Hawk Koch, whose fingers have touched dozens of films including “Chinatown”, “Marathon Man”, “Source Code”, “Wayne’s World”, “The Pope of Greenwich Village” and many more. Hawk’s insight as not only producer but past president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars) and the Producers Guild of America (PGA) enlightens all of us. When Hawk demonstrates his professionalism and humility, does it stem from the creative instinct of his right brain, or the measured analysis of his left brain?
HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Hawk Koch | Buy his book Magic Time HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Time-My-Life-Hollywood/dp/1642933023#:~:text=Magic%20Time%3A%20My%20Life%20in,9781642933024%3A%20Amazon.com%3A%20Books
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In this exciting debut episode, host Stu Levy reunites with old friends Kev Nish & Prohgress from Far East Movement. Both witnessed each others' growth and success – one producing hits "Like a G6" and more, while the other building manga media brand TOKYOPOP. In their respective realms, they unlocked global demand for Asian entertainment, collaborating with talent across the region. Ultimately, do world-renowned music artists flourish with right-brain creativity, or does unlocking the power of international business favor left-brain analytical prowess?
HOST: Stu Levy | www.StuLevy.com | TokyoPop.com GUEST: Kev Nish & Prohgress (Far East Movement) | Learn more: www.transparentarts.com
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