The Blackhall Podcast with Ryan Millsap: Recent Episodes
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Ryan Millsap takes Entrepreneur Brad Lea down the philosophical journey of being a businessman, an entrepreneur, and
Ryan Millsap talks with up and coming University Football player and an incredible scholarship Opportunity
Bem Joiner believes in Atlanta. Born and raised in the city, he has a pure passion for its people and its progress, and he majorly contributes to what makes culture in Atlanta, cool and captivating. As a culture curator and co-founder of the creative consultancy/brand, Atlanta Influences Everything, Bem has managed and consulted a variety of lifestyle brands and designed meaningful programs for clients like Sprite, Mississippi Dept. of Education, truth.com, Jack Daniels, Nissan, the National Black Arts Festival and countless others. He has also booked "early-adopter" shows for Drake, Kendrick Lamar and the Goodie Mob reunion. Bem is also one of the founders of CreativeCall.org which is a community service effort/collaboration between Atlanta and Stockholm creatives and was most recently the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Center for Civic Innovation in South Downtown Atlanta.
Listen up! Darius Evans is a film & production pro - a serial entrepreneur, Evans knows how to write a script, shoot a script and find the story within the story.
Welcome Marlene Reid to the podcast! Grandmas' are moms with lots of frosting is so true! Go on a journey with 90 year old Marlene Reid - while Ryan and wife, Brittany, help us take a tour through Marlene's life!
Ryan Millsap is joined by top entertainment and Atlanta based executive Chris Ledoux and his entrepreneurial wife - Genevieve Ledoux! Listen up - 2 Ledoux's are better than one!
Ryan Millsap interviews fellow entrepreneur - Avi Ahdoot - about his experience creating a successful business during covid!! Learn about Carla Cafe!
Ryan Millsap is joined by friend and entrepreneur - Avi Ahdoot. Ahdoot - who identifies as a Persian Jew - has an incredible entrepreneurial story - and a unique American story - as he was born in and resides in LA. Talking about "negotiating with myself" - both Millsap and Ahdoot share reflections on current events an issues.
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community.
Todd Harris - CEO of SkillShot Media - sits down with Ryan Millsap for a candid conversation about gaming and the esports community in Atlanta, GA.
On the podcast with Host - Ryan Millsap - Speech from Arrested Development tells the bands story and talks about their new album - From The Cutting Room Floor - Mixed Tape.
Meet Don Garlits, the man who changed the sport of drag racingGarlits, now 91, says his love for speed began at 17 --- with his drag racing car - SWAMP RAT - Garlits broke record after record! Listen up - great interview with Legend Don Garlits.
On today’s podcast – I’ve got broadcasting sales, negotiating, andoperations guru – Coleman Breland.Here are a few headlines involving Coleman -From the LA Times – 2018 -“The killing of FilmStruck shows that AT&T’s defense of its Time Warnertakeover was a lie”And here’s another from Reuters – 2019 -“U.S. fights AT&T deal by citing Time Warner's clout with cablecompanies” (BTW – Breland saved this history making $85 billion dollardeal with a court appearance – Much to President Trump’s chagrin)And one more from Variety – 2019 -“AT&T-Time Warner Trial: DOJ Focuses on Turner’s Negotiation WithYouTube TV”Each of these articles shows the range and the elasticity of ColemanBreland’s role with one of the worlds’ largest and most influential mediacompanies ---Now – lets’ talk to Coleman….
Garrett has co-founded and scaled three companies to more than seven figures each.That includes ADDO Worldwide, a leadership consulting firm recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta. ADDO’s clients include Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta Braves. Most recently ADDO developed Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a servant leadership based program that trains more than 30,000 leaders annually.He was named one of the “Ten Outstanding Young People in the World” by the Junior Chamber International in India and has visited 197 countries.Garrett studied economics at the University of Georgia and leadership development at Harvard Business School.
Listen up! Isaac Hayes III and his incredible entrepreneurial venture FANBASE was created to build wealth in the black community. Citing the phrase "Money is the new black" - Hayes has created a platform for artists and subscribers that is a NO FAIL platform to grow equity for online content creators!!
Filmaker and entrepreneur MONTY ROSS talks with Ryan Millsap about blazing a trail with movie legend - SPIKE LEE - and talks behind the scene stories never heard before. Join us for this fascinating listen!
Emory Morsberger is the superhero of community development! Like BATMAN - when Emory hears the call - Emory shows up. Creatin spectacular developments to recreate entire neighborhood - Emory Morsberger knows how to create an infrastructure that creates financial stability for new neighborhoods.
In this pop-up podcast with North Creative post production studios owner - Andrew Satinoff - we talk about the current state of post production in Atlanta, GA. As the city looks to keep talent in Georgia - the merger between DISCOVERY and WARNERMEDIA has hit the city's professional community hard.
Ryan Millsap welcomes friend and author - Sara LaChapelle - of THE COVID BRIDE! Join us for an hysterical romping look at the life of a covid bride - through planning - vaccines - and people generally going crazy - Sara LaChapelle brings the covid bride wedding process to life with fun, laughter, and poignancy. Good job, girl! The MRS. is in the house!
Founder of the Georgia Film Foundation, Ryan Millsap, interviews the GFF Executive Director - Delores Crowell. Listen up to hear how Georgia is becoming the #1 state for entertainment industry training!!
I’m Ryan Millsap and this is the Blackhall Podcast.
Today I am at the Chick fil A Peach Bowl offices in Atlanta, GA and I’ll be talking with some incredible folks.
Why am I here?
Because Atlanta takes its sports seriously. And…. It also takes it’s healthcare seriously.
As home to the CDC, CARE, Habitat for Humanity, The American Cancer Society, and many other health focused non-profits – Atlanta is always in the lead!
Atlanta is also in the heartland of the Southeastern Conference – which means that we LOVE our football.
A city with heart, Atlantan’s are famous for writing checks and opening their wallets.
Put it all together – and you’ve got --- BIG GAME BALL and the National Down syndrome Congress.
For more information go to our Instagram page @ blackhall podcast Or head to the National Down syndrome Congress website. Thanks for listening….
MomoCon was born from the hard work and dedication of a small group of committed people. Split between animation, gaming, comics and costuming, we strive to bring the very best aspects of these fandoms to our fellow fans. From parents bringing their curious “young’uns” to the most dedicated old-schoolers, everyone is welcome. Based out of Atlanta, extending Southern Hospitality is important to those at MomoCon. It is important for everyone to enjoy what MomoCon does best: having fun!
Author, columnist and funnyman Joel Stein sits down with movie mogul Ryan Millsap in a brand-new episode of the Blackhall Podcast. Stein and Millsap talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars (“That was not his first slap”) Crypto currency (“It’s like being in a boiler room except everyone is happy”) and living in L.A. (Millsap: “I love California even more not living here” Stein: “That’s our new slogan.”) The pair also talk about how our culture has changed since “Girls Gone Wild” was considered so provocative, and how people now perform for cameras instead of cameras simply recording history. All in the latest Blackhall Podcast
On this podcast Ryan Millsap interviews amazing screenwriter - Juel Taylor. Only 34 years old, Taylor has a lot of great work under his belt! Listen up - and hear this incredible journey of Jules Taylor.
Ryan Millsap's daughters have a lot of opinions! Listen up to this special edition of The Blackhall Podcast with 2 of the 3 Millsap ladies - and listen to their expert opinions on POP culture!
Two ladies of Atlanta Hip Hop and Entertainment - the incredible LaRonda Sutton - and the fierce Dina Marto - listen to these ladies as they pave the way for the girls in the entertainment and music businesses in Atlanta, GA.
Today on the podcast the Founders of Electric Owl Studios - Michael Hahn and Dan Rosenfelt. Why does a studio need to be sustainable? Because entertainment always leads the way. Listen up - Electric Owl Studios breaks ground!
Adam Fristoe is an American actor, voice actor, writer and theater artist, best known for his portrayal of Adrian Harris on MTV's Teen Wolf. He is classically trained, holding an MFA in Classical Acting from the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Adam works as a voice and dialect coach and on set acting coach.
Today on the podcast I’ve got Mr. Kevin Greiner – CEO of Gas South.
Now you’re asking - What do movies and utilities have in common??
Well – in 2020 - While we were watching Netflix, Amazon and Disney Plus and consuming more entertainment from our homes than ever before - we were ALSO using more and more resources – electricity, water and YES, natural gas.
With the recent acquisition of INFINITE ENERGY – Greiner has more than doubled Gas South’s revenue from $350 million to over $1 Billion dollars annually.
Named one of the Southeast’s 100 most influential executives – Kevin Greiner not only leads a competitive, growing industry – he also shows amazing leadership in and around the Atlanta community.
His favorite show is MADMEN - - because, I think, he might be a little bit of a MAD MAN himself – I welcome to the Blackhall Studios Podcast – Gas South CEO – Kevin Greiner.
A sociologist from the Midwest, Longhofer is co-lead on the exciting, newly formed Roberto C. Goizueta Business and Society Institute.
What’s the goal? To transform business to solve the problems of inequality and climate change through cutting edge programming and principled leadership.
We’re going to talk to Dr. Longhofer about these incredibly ambitious goals - - and maybe he’ll tell us how it was to have the Dalai Lama teach one of his classes. Yes – the Dalia Lama is a Presidential Scholar at Emory University, and he visits Atlanta frequently. We’ll try to get him on the podcast on his next visit.
This is a fascinating topic to explore and important to understand now. I’m Ryan Millsap, and the is The Blackhall Studios Podcast.
Ron Hart grew up in Columbia, Tennessee, and graduated from The University of Memphis and the Institute for Political and Economic Systems at Georgetown University. Ron was an officer in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, elected Interfraternity Council President and student government president.
Upon getting his MBA, he went to work for Goldman Sachs. He was appointed to the Tennessee Board of Regents by then Governor Lamar Alexander. Ron is now a private investor , runs his family foundations, and a syndicated op-ed humorist. Ron’s book There’s No Such Thing As A Pretty Good Alligator Wrestler was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award for Humor/Satire. He appears on CNN and FOX and has been quoted in numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal.
Ron and his wife Jackie, have three children. After Goldman Sachs, Ron was a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and a perennial Barron’s Top-100 Advisor. Hollis Hart Montgomery, his daughter, took over his $3 billion in assets under management in Atlanta. His eldest is an MD and his son is involved in a tech start-up. Both of whom live in Chattanooga.
Ron’s columns reflect a rare combination of Southern libertarian views and humor and have been described as “Lewis Grizzard meets P.J. O’Rourke with a dash of Will Roger’s horse sense.” His columns are carried by 50 newspapers and have a total weekly circulation of approximately 1.5 million readers.
A nationally recognized singer/songwriter/musician, Jan Smith is also a Grammy nominated producer, GA Music Hall of Fame inductee, and a multi-platinum certified vocal coach/vocal producer who has tended to some of the most distinctive voices in the business. Owner of Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, a state-of-the-art vocal coaching, artist development, and production facility offering services nationwide to record companies, artists, producers and motion pictures. Clients include Usher, Rob Thomas/Matchbox Twenty, Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, The Band Perry, Jill Scott, India Arie, David Crowder, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Sugarland, Drake, Mastodon, Nicki Minaj, FLA/GA Line, Jesus Culture, etc. (www.jansmith.com). Vocal consultation and production credits also include Tyler Perry Productions, Warner Bros Pictures, Universal Pictures, Paramount, Disney, New Line Cinema, Fox Television, as well as work with award winning actors Liam Neeson, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Jamie Chung, Terrence Howard, Christian Serratos, the girl group STAR on Fox, and White House Correspondent John Roberts.
Brian Brasher is president and CEO of Pitch Hammer Music. Brian oversees all general business operations including new business development, managing the sales, licensing and administration teams as well as international sub-publishers. He is also a co-producer and composer with business partner, Veigar Margeirsson, who oversees the company’s production department. Prior to co-founding Pitch Hammer, Brian was Music Licensing Director at Killer Tracks and Director of Film and TV Licensing at APM Music where he formed their trailer music division.
Brasher cut his teeth in the music business as a founding member and Guitar Player for the multi-platinum selling recording artist CREED, a Florida-based rock band that sold over 20 million albums. He is a co-writer and collaborator on two of Creed’s #1 hit songs “What’s this Life For” and “One”. He is a member of the PMA, NARAS, Los Angeles/Atlanta Chapters, NARIP and AIMP.
As a composer, producer and songwriter, Brasher likes to collaborate with many other top writers and musicians by fusing his rock and pop skills with orchestral and electronic elements, mashing up darkness with beauty. He has a creative vision way beyond his Rock n’ Roll roots, and by not limiting himself to one style or genre, Brasher creates tracks that rise above the rest with a unique and unmistakable sound that stands alone. The characteristic and mesmerizing style and emotion he expresses through his music make him a highly respected player, producer and composer.
Veigar Margeirsson is a film and tv score composer, songwriter and co-founder/VP of Creative at Pitch Hammer Music. Veigar oversees a team of music composers, songwriters, sound designers, producers and mixers who create songs and premium original music scores.
As a music composer and songwriter, Veigar is regarded as an industry leader in orchestral scoring with over 2,000 combined placements in motion pictures, television, commercials and trailers. In addition to his promotional work, Veigar has scored many independent films. He won Best Original Score at the 2011 Badalona Film Festival for the acclaimed short film 'In a Heartbeat.' Additionally he has written arrangements and orchestrations for many orchestras such as The LA Philharmonic, The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and The Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Veigar is a frequent guest speaker and panelist on the subject of music scoring and licensing, and is a part-time lecturer at the Iceland Academy of the Arts. Veigar is also very well known and respected as a go to resource in the Advertising agency world for commercials and campaigns and sonic logos for brands.
Joel Stein talks with CEO of Blackhall Studios, Ryan Millsap for a second time! Welcome back!! Listen up to Joel and Ryan talk movies, Clooney, age and wisdom, and more intense stuff!
RANDY KESSLER Divorce & Celebrity Attorney
Randy Kessler is the founding partner of Kessler & Solomiany Family Law Attorneys, a 30-person family law firm in Atlanta. He is the author of many family law books including Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future (www.divorceprotect.com), The GA Library of Family Law Forms and How to Mediate a Divorce.
He teaches Family Law Litigation at Emory School of Law.
He is the former Chair of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia.
Mr. Kessler has 30 years of experience in domestic relations and family law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, prenuptial agreements and child support. He lectures across the country and internationally on Family Law topics. He is a LinkedIn “Influencer” with approx. 300,000 followers and appears regularly as a contributor for national media such as Fox News, CNN, NBC and others. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and Emory University School of Law.
Sports and Entertainment Clients:
Denver Broncos – Travis Harry Jets – Braylon Edwards RHOA – Nene Leakes
He has gone after the following for child support:
-Evander Holyfield -Jason Caffey -Rapper TI
TOPICS/Questions
Divorce during COVID
Private Courtrooms – COVID - what has Blackhall done – what are the parallels?
The Future of Same Sex Marriage
Child Custody during the pandemic
Trial by Zoom
Three decades ago, Boston sports talk radio host - Eddie Andelman - gave a 20-year-old intern the name "Steak" after sampling a particularly fine one at a local steakhouse that he liked.
The name stuck. And it works, given Steak's love for vittles.
Shapiro is a larger-than-life Atlanta local and national personality with shows on the Food Network like –
Food Truck Face Off and BEST! EVER!
He’s a frequent contributor to CNN, Fox News, Fox Business and MSNBC.
Changing his gigs has never been a problem – and Steak has never shied away from reinvention.
With 2 top rated media companies under his belt, Shapiro is an extrovert with the heart of an entrepreneur.
Ladies and gentlemen – Steak Shapiro.
By now you know how much I enjoy a kick-ass philosophical discussion. We’ve got a great one today on the ‘cast – Terrence Smith.
Terrence Smith is a cultural broker. And a pastor. And a Director of Equity and Inclusion professional. With a Master of Divinity from Emory University. Smart, spiritual, philosophical, inclusionary who helps guide Atlanta middle school students. There are so many directions this conversation can go. Yeah, I’m going to enjoy this. Please welcome to the podcast, Mr. Terrence Smith.
Originally born and raised in South Africa, Justin relocated to the US at age 23. In 1998, he opened the first South African restaurant in the United States, 10 Degrees South, alongside his parents, Derek and Diane. In 2012, Justin opened Yebo Beach Haus and in 2015, he debuted his third restaurant, Cape Dutch. Biltong Bar is Justin’s most recent addition to the group, opening in early 2016, specializing in dry, aged beef jerky. Justin and his wife Kelly, renowned interior designer behind Wolf Design Group, currently live in Atlanta with their dog Dempsey.
BILTONG BAR
YEBO BEACH HAUS
CAPE DUTCH BRAAI AND BAR
10 DEGREES SOUTH
What is something that no one knows about you?
Yebo Beach Haus is a coastal-inspired concept flaunting signature South African flavors combined with distinct American fusion, opening in spring 2016 as the latest addition to Anthony’s expanding resume. Lend yourself to the Hamptons-meets-California beach style, chic menu options perfect for sharing and atmospheric elements, alongside the Cape Town, South Africa-influenced design for an exotic escape in the heart of Buckhead. Think creative cocktails, small plates and an expansive patio, perfect for lounging. VISIT SITE • 111 West Paces Ferry Road NW • Atlanta, GA 30305 • 404.869.1992
Chris LeDoux is what some people describe as a MARVEL AT HIS CRAFT - with Director and Producer credits under his belt – aside (check him out on IMDB) – Chris LeDoux is a digital artist – or – as the mainstream would say – “A visual effects supervisor in film and television” –
We tracked down some of Chris’ peers – and this is just a tiny sample of the accolades we came across:
LAP LUU (Chief Technology Officer at Magnopus) says – “Chris is a man of many skills and as hard working as they come. He has the ability to make miracles happen.”
ANDY RAFAEL BARROS (VFX SOOP or Supervisor at A52)– “he did the design and work of a whole team in a matter of days, not weeks”
ANDY WILCOFF (CEO at Furious Designs)– “If Chris leaped over a building in a single bound I wouldn't be surprised.”
JASON YANOFSKY (Senior Light Designer at LUMA PICTURES)– “There are compositors, and then there's Chris LeDoux. To say he's a one-man wrecking crew, would be putting it lightly.”
Chris LeDoux – Founder of Crafty Apes VFX – is described as “SMART”, “DAMN FUNNY”, “DETERMINED TO THRIVE” –
I welcome to The Blackhall Studios Podcast – Chris LeDoux.
Today on the podcast – I’ve got actor/producer/director – Chris DeBlasio. A New Jersey native (don’t mess with those guys!), DeBlasio is a real creative force in todays’ entertainment business. You’ve seen Chris’s handsome mug on Daytime TV in soaps like – All My Children – The Guiding Light – and One Live to Live. We can get philosophical with that last one... Chris’s goal NOW? – to make Florida’s Emerald Coast – the next Hollywood (but better)! DeBlasio traces his love for production and all things MOVIES back to his childhood – where he bonded with his dad over their love for horror movies. Let’s hear what Chris has to say about his company - 850 Entertainment – his latest production – “Government Records” – which is based in the world of Hip-Hop – and how entrepreneurship and entertainment, meld creativity, drive and financial risk.
Today on the podcast I’ve got someone that you’re all familiar with –
Mr. Clifford T.I. Harris.
Known as one of the worlds’ greatest rappers – T.I. has dubbed himself – KING of the SOUTH!
With his newly released album out – titled L.I.B.R.A – meaning The Legend is Back Running Atlanta – T.I.’s ventures swing from Music – to television and movies – to designer - to his own podcast titled EXPEDITIOUSLY – to partnering a top historically black college – Clark Atlanta – T.I. is a prolific artist and producer.
I’ll talk with T.I. - or TIP as he is known to his friends – about all of this, as well his interesting and purposeful role in economic development for the city of Atlanta.
Ladies and Gentlemen – T.I.
Today on the podcast I have renowned StoryBoard artist – Mark Simon.
A hugely accomplished artist – Mark has worked on:
Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, Black Lightning, Creepshow, Dynasty, Cult of Chucky, Little Rascals, Woody Woodpecker, The Waterboy, Spielberg's seaQuest DSV and more.
An author as well – Mark’s penned his autobiography ATTACKED – which shares his deeply inspiring story of being bullied and how he got the legal system to hold parents accountable for their childrens’ actions.
I’m inspired by Mark – the artist and the storyteller – listen up, and you will be too.
Sanjay Seghal CEO of MSys Technologies
Who can tell you what the difference is between intelligence and wisdom – I know someone –
Mr. Sanjay Seghal – that’s who.
As CEO of MSys Technologies – Sanjay Seghal is one complex guy.
From Technology entrepreneur to global businessman – to startup advisor – keynote speaker –
– Philanthropist – Self-proclaimed Heartful Human – Meditation instructor – and Self-development enthusiast –
Sanjay Seghal is part of his own self- development journey.
We cover a lot here in this podcast – so pay attention.
Ryan Gravel came up with the NOW famous concept of THE BELTLINE - an ambitious project that started as his Masters’ thesis at Georgia Tech – AND now consists of 22-miles of transit greenway that connects all of Atlanta – yes – it’s cool…
Known locally and nationally as an URBAN THINKER – – (conspiratorially) we’ll figure that one out during the interview…
Gravel is a talented designer – author and builder.
Lets’ listen to Ryan Gravel, founder of the company SIXPITCH – as he tells us “Where we want to Live” - which also happens to be the title of his book. An interesting man, Gravel’s imagination for the urban life knows no bounds.
JAY JACKSON
Today on the podcast I am hosting a real visionary –
Jay Jackson – Founder of RYSE CREATIVE VILLAGE – is an award-winning entrepreneur – We seem to host a lot of these on this show!
Jackson’s ambition for specifically nurturing minority talent in and around Atlanta has led him to his latest project – RYSE CREATIVE VILLAGE – which we will absolutely talk about – as well as his support for the technical colleges of Georgia – and what that means to the future of young, creative minds in the state.
Jay Jackson is known for creating his own path – he is a motivational speaker with tried and true leadership skills.
Listen up – pay attention – because Jay has a lot to say.
Today I speak with Mr. Grant Wainscott –
Grant is VP of ECOSYSTEM EXPANSION for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce….that sounds like a big job – we’ll find out about that – and going into a place that’s been blowing UP in Georgia – and around the world – is E-Sports –
Grant is the Vice Chairman of the E-SPORTS ALLIANCE - - which is part of the ATLANTA SPORTS COUNCIL led by Mr. Dan Corso.
The significance of putting E-Sports alongside the NFL, the NBA ans well as Major League Baseball – is a sign of the times AND of things to come.
Lets’ to to Grant Wainscott – thanks for listening to The Blackhall Studio Podcast
Next up on the Blackhall Studio Podcast is my friend, Mr. Matt Baxter. An entrepreneur on fire – Matt is a Michigan boy done good!
5 years ago, Matt dove into the world of designing remote recruiting systems and operations. He built a start up – Competitive Wedge – WEDGE for short - on money that he earned while day-trading in college –
Remote recruiting is HOT right now because of the pandemic – as well as the global cultural shift to remote working.
Lets’ talk with Matt about the pressures of being an entrepreneur, raising investment money, the Hopper Popper – NO – it’s NOT micro-waved popcorn, his love of country music , elephants and the B52’s – LOVE SHACK.
Listen and learn with my guest – Matt Baxter.
I’m Ryan Millsap and this is The Blackhall Studio Podcast –
I thought I was an entrepreneur until I met this guy……
Today on the podcast I welcome Mr. JR McNair - -
If you google him – you’ll come up with endless descriptors – -Small Business Consultant -CEO -Philanthropist -Motivational Speaker -Startup expert
And more - -
Sit down – relax – and listen - - as you’re going to hear a unique story from a truly unique man – JR McNair is everything that GOOGLE says he is and more….
I’m Ryan Millsap – and this is the Blackhall Studios Podcast
Today on the podcast – the tables are turned!
I welcome Atlanta Journal Constitution entertainment reporter, RODNEY HO – to the show…
and instead of it being MY job to ask the questions – I am handing the reigns over to Rodney – who will take the lead on the interview….
Let’s see what Rodney discovered about me and about Blackhall Studios –
I’m Ryan Millsap and thanks for listening to The Blackhall Studio Podcast.
Today I’ve got a great guest – Asante Bradford –
Asante works for The Georgia Department of Economic Development – The STATES SALES ARM! And he is Project Manager for the Digital Entertainment and Emerging Media division.
If you know ANYTHING about economic development, you’ll know it’s crucial to any and every state across the nation.
Overseeing growth in both digital and emerging media is like overseeing the WILD WEST – and Georgia has a kickass Cowboy in this role - - lets talk with Asante Bradford.
Today on The Blackhall Studios Podcast I’ve got ACTOR - Eric Goins.
Eric is from my home base of Atlanta, GA – and right now you can see him as Steven Sharpe – a SUPERVILLIAN – known as the GAMBLER – in the CW’s new summer hit – STARGIRL –
Shot here in Georgia, STARGIRL has a great cast, an interesting, complex storyline, and after you hear this conversation with Eric – you’re going to want to binge the first season – I know I’m going to!! Probably with my daughters! Check out Eric Goins on IMDB and on Instagram.
Thanks for subscribing to the podcast – I’m Ryan Millsap, and this is The Blackhall Studios Podcast.
Hi – I’m Ryan Millsap – and this part 2 of my conversation with ABILITY MAGAZINE Publisher and former National Lampoon Publisher, Chet Cooper.
In this podcast we go a little deeper into the story of Christopher Reeve – an amazing actor, whom as you will recall fell off a horse and broke his neck resulting in complete paralysis for his remaining years.
It is astonishing to think of the man who WAS Superman – becoming the man who would never fly again.
This is the first podcast where Chet Cooper reflects on, not only his groundbreaking interview with Reeve – but also on the media pressure that led up to it and the varied voices that demanded Reeve be a role model for the disabled.
A fascinating perspective on Christopher Reeve – The man who was and will always be – Superman….
I’m Ryan Millsap and this is The Blackhall Studios Podcast
'A Most Beautiful Thing' Details the First All-Black High School Rowing Team in the U.S. Former team captain and author Arshay Cooper shares his experiences growing up on Chicago's West Side in the 1990s, how the sport of crew changed his life and how his story can be used a a tool for social change today.
“I don’t want to give you all the details because I really want you to buy the book.” Thus began author Michael Coles’ talk at the Book Festival of the MJCCA on Nov. 15. The Atlanta entrepreneur was promoting his memoir, “Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life.”
The book, co-written with Kennesaw State University history professor Catherine Lewis, tells the story of Coles at the helm of Great American Cookies and Caribou Coffee; his time as a record-breaking cyclist and as a candidate for U.S. Congress; and the trials and tribulations he encountered along the way.
For more than 28 years, Chet Cooper has been one of the leading advocates for employment, awareness building and housing for people with disabilities (PWDs). He saw the need to break down the myths and stereotypes associated with disabilities, focusing on three major areas that needed change; social attitude, resources, and awareness. In seeking to alter society’s attitudes about PWDs, he launched ABILITY Magazine in 1990, at the dawn of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The publication quickly became an award-winning magazine and was selected by Time-Warner for distribution. Simultaneously, Cooper created a specialized career system for job seekers with disabilities so companies could find this untapped talent. In 1995, this system converted to the first employment website for PWD’s, called JobAccess.org/ABILITYJobs.com. Since it's inception it has helped hundreds of thousands PWDs connect with thousands of employers. He also developed ABILITY Awareness, dedicated to enhance volunteer opportunities for PWD’s, showcasing employability. Cooper also co-founded ABILITY Corps expanding partnerships with NGO's around the world. Since publishing ABILITY Magazine, Cooper strove to redefine disability into ability. Using the same strategy Ad Agencies use to shift public perception of a product, he created a celebrity driven publication. Featured interviews consisted of film and TV celebrities, business leaders, sports figures, Presidents, First Ladies and more.
Ivy Meeropol directed and produced the HBO documentary Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn, which premiered at the 2019 New York Film Festival. She was the senior story producer for the 2017 CNN Films feature-length documentary The End: The Final Days Inside the Obama White House. In 2016, Meeropol produced and directed two short films for the Emmy Award-winning climate change documentary series Years of Living Dangerously, which aired on The National Geographic Channel. Meeropol directed and produced the feature-length documentary Indian Point, which premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival and received the 2016 Frontline Award for Journalism in a Documentary Film. Meeropol is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and was a 2013 Sundance Institute Fellow.
Homeland Actor Navid Negahban talks with Studio Chief Ryan Millsap about his journey leaving Iran in the early 80's and making his way through Europe as a refugee and how he found and developed his passion for acting. Negahban is a well recognized actor with credits like HOMELAND, LEGION, ALLADIN, and more! Take a listen!!
Founder and CEO of Crafty Apes, Chris LeDoux - A top Hollywood Special Effects company - and international publisher - Miles Nieman - sit down and have a practical, hands on conversation about the philosophy of the entertainment biz! Prepare to be amazed....
On this podcast – I get to talk to one to one of the finest leaders in ETHICS in the country today…
Dr. Paul Root Wolpe is the Director of the Center for Ethics at Emory University – and is known in academic circles as The Raymond F. Schinazi Distinguished Research Chair in Jewish Bioethics.
Coming from UPENN where he worked under the famous bioethicist Dr. Zeke Emmanuel, Wolpe arrived in Atlanta at Emory University in 2008 – where he took the Center from Ethics from a necessary element of the university and grew it into an essential and integral hub of programs, curriculum and leadership.
Spending 15 years as the senior bioethicist for NASA – Wolpe sits on the editorial boards of over 15 international bioethics journals and is well known as a futurist in assessing and analyzing social dynamics.
He’s a busy man…and we JUST scratch the surface of some fascinating elements of the unpredictable, ever-changing and evolving year that is 2020.
Listen up to my arresting conversation with Dr. Paul Root Wolpe of Emory University.
IN this episode Ryan Millsap hosts Olympic Athlete and Gold Medalist - Norman Bellingham. Norman competed in three different sports - whitewater kayak slalom, flatwater kayaking, and rowing, earning distinction in each. He was a national team member in slalom at age 17 before switching to flatwater two years later and at the 1984 Olympic trials, his first-ever flatwater race, he qualified for the US Olympic team and then stroked the US four man kayak at the LA Olympics in the 1000 meter event.
Four years later came the highlight of his athletic career when he and partner Greg Barton were Olympic Champions in the flatwater kayak doubles 1,000 meter event.
Norman subsequently enrolled at Harvard University, earning a varsity letter in heavyweight rowing by winning the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges Championship and then placed second at Henley in the Thames Cup competition.
After that, he took another shot at the kayaking Olympics, placing 4th in both the singles 500 meters and the doubles 1,000 meters. His training partner, whom Norman unselfishly coached, won the 500, thus costing Norman a medal.
Norman ultimately graduated from Harvard with an honors BA in economics and later returned to earn an MBA.
He has contributed greatly to the USOC on several occasions. From 1993 to 1996, while working there, he improved programs that support athletes and National Governing Bodies. He created and directed the $4.5 million Hometeam ‘96 Program that maximized the US Team’s medal performance at the Atlanta Games. He also helped design and implement a system that more closely tied financial support to athletic performance, a system the USOC still uses today.
From 1993-2001, Norman was co-chairman of the Athletes’ Advisory Council, vice chair from 2000 to 2001, and from 1997-2001, he was a member of the USOC board of directors and executive committee.
Kenny Blank - Director of The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival - talks about the new film landscape -the pandemic - and creating unique experiences in film!
Listen up as #RyanMillsap talks with #MtNeboBaptistChurch Pastor - Aaron Jones III. Pastor Jones is a leader in the Atlanta community carving his way through the noise to grow and care for the folks that connect with Mt. Nebo.
CEO of Blackhall Studios talks with famous ethicist - Dr. Edward Queen of Emory University! Listen up - your brain needs this....
Ryan MIllsap takes listeners on a journey through time and sports with Dr. Harvey Schiller.
Dr Darria Long-Gillespie - or Dr. Darria - is seen on CNN - Headline News - and other networks for her advice for a woman on the go. Listen up! for Dr. Darria's Life Hacks....With Ryan Millsap - CEO of Blackhall Studios, Atlanta, GA
In this podcast, Chairman and CEO Ryan Millsap talks with author and columnist, JOEL STEIN. Stein talks about his book - "In Defense of Elitism" and how he became one of his generations great social satirists.
On this track, Chairman and CEO of Blackhall Studios, Ryan Millsap dives deep into the local and statewide Georgia broadcasting arena with Bob Houghton - news veteran and President of the Georgia Broadcasting Association. Enjoy this great talk with Ryan & Bob!
Today I speak with Chuck Reece – editor and publisher of the website – THE BITTER SOUTHERNER.
Originally meant to be a breezy overture to southern cocktail culture – Reece and his friends hit on the phrase BITTER Southerner – and then spent a year trying to figure out what that meant and where they would take their magazine.
Focusing on a broad definition of modern southern culture – Reece took his platform and turned it into what the New York Times describes as a KITCHEN-SINK publication with a profile like THE NEW YORKER – but with an undeniable southern-profile.
Chuck is a fascinating guy – I know you’ll love listening to him – so pour yourself some sweet tea – and get ready for The Bitter Southerner.
Chairman and CEO of Blackhall Studios welcome GM of PC&E - Mark Wofford - if you're making a movie in GA - you are working with PC&E - then he welcomes LaRonda Sutton - the unknown Queen of hip hop - Listen up to some amazing stories from the entertainment landscape in Hot'Lanta, Georgia!!
Listen up as Blackhall Studios CEO Ryan Millsap talks Corona Response in Atlanta, GA with United Way CEO - Milton Little. Raising $21M in 3 weeks - Milton Little is a super hero in the non-profit world - and always puts community first....Donate to the United Way of Greater Metro Atlanta!
GA's own Gaming Guru - Andrew Greenberg sits down with Blackhall Studios CEO - Ryan Millsap for a heart to heart on the current trajectory of the digital space for gaming and its future! Listen up! Blackhall Studios Podcast has got game!
On this episode of The Blackhall Studios Podcast, Ryan Millsap chats with The Atlanta Journal Constitution's entertainment reporter, Rodney Ho! It's a tough business reporting on entertainers with all their quirks and personalities - but Rodney Ho handles it like a pro!! An insightful interview that dips and delves into life, heart and soul. Enjoy!
CEO of Blackhall Studios, Ryan Millsap, talks with Mark Stiemke - the Souths' top luxury film location guide!
Dana Barrett - Georgia's own liberally leaning talk show host - is running for Congress! Listen up as Ryan Millsap - Chair and CEO of Blackhall Studios talks with Dana about the Georgia Political scene!
Listen up as CEO - Ryan Millsap of Blackhall Studios in Atlanta, GA - talks with Jessica Merriman - wanna-be neurologist and CEO of MOMOCON!! Anime-Gaming-and Comics!! 49,000 folks to be in Atlanta in May 2020! Listen up to Jessica- and hear how she's gettin' ready for the crowds........
Ryan Millsap, Chairman & CEO of Atlanta-based Blackhall Studios, is one of todays’ top entertainment executives!
With a vision for Blackhall that’s ambitious, energizing and boundless- Millsap is blazing a trail through the heart of the south – and setting his sites on the future of entertainment.
Listen and learn as Ryan Millsap journeys through the myriad industries, people and landscapes that transverse the complex and dynamic world of film production.