The Teensy Leader Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cody J Hamilton
Sam Serrif, A.K.A Sam I am the artist, is a visual artist, clothing designer, poet, originally from California. The middle child in their family, Sam started dressing somewhere in the middle of there two brothers, they now do anything from oversized sweaters, to high fashion.
We look at one of their newest visual drawn series, which happens to be a tarot card deck. A few of there zines, they give us a couple one liners from their poems, and we talk on fashion.
There art is more about Mental health and gender visibility.
They can be found online at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069457478179
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/_serrif/
Nick Aliberti the Kingwhistler is a Folk /Americana, Singer/Songwriter originally from Windsor, Ontario Canada, who grew up in St.Louis Missouri
We talk about Pink Jelly, the instruments he plays, his journey to becoming the @kingwhistlermusic . How it went from a band to a solo act. His new EP Tall Tales and when it’s expected to come out, the sheen of analog, the origin of Red Room and Orion's Gaze , the Nevada Arts Council and Art Grants.
He also preforms Orions Gaze, and Mr.Alphabet for us.
Malandi Pinay is a Drag Entertainer and Hair Dresser located in Reno/Sparks. She does drag brunch at The Emerson Bar twice and month on Sundays, at Whitney Peak one Saturday of the month, and Drag Bingo every second Thursday of the month. She does hair at Siren Salon in Sparks.
We talk on wigs, clothes and titties, how she got into drag, her thoughts on Ru Paul, Advice for models and small business owners, Drag Brunch, Drag Bingo, Crotch Goblins, The expansion of Reno, her inspirations, stripper pageants, the culture of drag across the U.S.
She can be found online at:
IG HAIR:https://www.instagram.com/slangin_beauty_b/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/malandi_pinay/
Stephen George is a Filmmaker and Chemist from Fort Myers, Florida. He moved here for graduate school.
We talk on his background, his studies in organic chemistry, interests in problem solving, his favorite filmmakers, western vs eastern story structure, oblatory scenes, his short films, The Tonight Show, Rotten Apple, Inanimate Objects, and Helpful Horizons. He even does a Commentary for Inanimate Object.
He can be found online at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010024081944 His Instagram has changed: https://www.instagram.com/stephen.george.ii/ Youtube: @complicatedshoesproduction1041
Joe Atack, is the Producing Artistic Director and Goodluck Macbeth, The Director of Education, and a Grant Writer for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Actor, Director, Musician, and creator. Originally from the village of Carleton, England, he came to "the vortex of Reno" by way of being heartbroken and bored.
We talk on, the future of Reno Theater/Art, his background, Goodluck Macbeth(GLM) and their Elevate Campaign, GLM's next theater season/upcoming shows. Coming back from Covid to do Theater, rural plays in cattle markets, and the upcoming show hell be directing later in the year: "Misery".
Joe can be found online at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeatack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeatack/
Goodluck Macbeth can be found online at: Website: https://www.goodluckmacbeth.org/ Youtube: @GLMacbeth Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GoodLuckMacbethTheatre/?ref=br_rs Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goodluckmacbeth/ Tiktok: @goodluckmacbeth
(If the footage is laggy, it's probably your shitty computer)
Luke Westberg is a stand-up comedian, comedic musician, and improviser from Quincy, Illinois and now of Reno. He is a comedy show producer and founder of Dead Panda Comedy which currently runs monthly shows in 3 cities (4 if you count Sparks as separate from Reno) and 2 weekly open mics.
He performs a comedic song. We talk about his mustache, how he came to Reno, some of his favorite movies, the origin of the nickname 'Ducky', Dead Panda Comedy, Crypto Currency, The rise of A.I., his comedy inspirations, Card and Board Games that he has made and more.
Dead Panda can be found online at:
https://deadpandacomedy.com/
https://bit.ly/deadpandacomedy
https://www.instagram.com/deadpandacomedy/
Luke can be found online at:
https://lukewestberg.com/
https://www.instagram.com/westbergcomedy/
https://www.youtube.com/@westbergcomedy
Steve Dickson is a filmmaker and editor in Reno, NV. He works at 88 studios as an editor, runs Knell Productions, as well as @blipsoda3947 , helps with The Go To editor course with @ThisGuyEdits . He originally wanted to be a comic book artist, and is overall just a wonderful human.We talk on his latest projects, All is Calm and Darlene, and he gives a Commentary on the Short Jingle Balls, 5 films to inspire and he answers?,Southpaw editing, How to keep a crew excited, How has the power in Hollywood.He can be found online at: @knellproductions4121 FB: https://www.facebook.com/steve.dickson.58IG: cheap_thrilla
Austin Lugo is a filmmaker, co-founder of Theater 42, novelist, and professional meditation maker for world class athletes. He moved here from Indianapolis with his wife about two years ago, and has grown to fall for Reno.
We talk on, creation of Meditations for professional athletes, Austin's beginnings in film, flat-earth, modern day Religions, 7-up, the Clock, Sir Mel Haze, the history and future of Theater 42, and five movies Austin could watch anyday.
Austin can be found online at:
https://www.facebook.com/austin.lugo
https://www.instagram.com/austinlugo12/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-lugo/
https://www.youtube.com/@auztinist/videos
His books can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Austin-Lugo/author/B00T0ZXMMO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Theater 42 can be found online at:
https://theater42.org/
https://www.instagram.com/theater42cinema/
https://www.youtube.com/@theater42cinema
Krystal with a K is an Multi-Media Artist(Poet,Model,Actor,Painter). She comes from a family of artist, and as a kid was surprisingly shy about talking in front of people.We talk on survival as a starving artist, working survival jobs, freedom, creating the container, the process of completing a book, advice for models, her last art show/we talk on some of her paintings, sex in art and marketing, being a creative on bad days, and the feature film Final Girl, that @MadWifeProductions is making.She can be found online here:(includes IG, Website)Krystalwithak.art
Adam Cates is a Theatre Artist from Reno, NV. He currently works as the Education and Development Manager at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts. After a long career on Broadway Adam moved back to Reno after the Pandemic. We talk on working with Disney, Adam's path east to New York, Choreography in theatre vs. film, Tommy Tune, Spectacle vs Simplicity, Laundry Day, Advice for moving to NYC.Adam can be found online at:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/adam.cates.acInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/adamcnyc/Website:https://www.adamcates.com
Sierra Scott is a Mom, Producer, Director, The Arts and Culture Supervisor for Carson City and about a million other things. (Former working New York actor, former casting director in L.A., former Grants Director for the Nevada Arts Counsel). After moving to Carson City to take a break she and her husband Kingwhistler, Nicolas Aliberti ( @kingwhistlermusic ) settled down to raise their beautiful twins. In her short time in Carson City she has produced/directed 3 musicals, (Rent, Chorus Line, and Spring Awakening)We talk on the future of Arts and Culture in the Northern Nevada Area, Cody's (Hot-take) or Rent, Sierra's background in musical theatre, acting and casting, and representation in the Northern Nevada area.
She can be found online at:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sierrameganInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/pixisierra/
Tarek is a singer, and actor. They are playing Frank N. Futter in Ghostlight Theatre Company's upcoming production of the Rocky Horror Picture show. Playing in Sparks the 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th. And in Carson City March 24th, and 25th.
Tickets Available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rocky-horror-show-tickets-511416038137
On the Podcast we have a few drinks and speak on, being a medical assistant during COVID, The good and the bad of Oregon culture (Heroin use, Proud Boys, ext.) , thoughts on playing an alien, and ideas for the future of Reno, and Reno Art.
Janet Lazarus is a Director/Producer/Actor. She is the Producing Artistic Director and Educational Director at Sierra School of Performing Arts (S.S.P.A.). She grew up in New York, before moving to L.A. for a life of acting. Everything changed though when she was shot at 'Point Blank' through the chest. Janet survived, but came to revelations that lead her to Reno, where she built a family, and later helped in the creation of S.S.P.A. This is Janet's first podcast.
Though they speak on her life, she almost interviews Cody more in this episode. They have known each other for over a decade and have worked on many shows together. She asks him about his experiences in directing so far: 'Puffs' That he did at GLM, and the short he just wrapped on 'WAIT'.
WARNING: SPOILERS to PUFFS
S.S.P.A. has youth programs, classes, and big community musicals to explore. They are doing The Adams Family Musical this summer.
Audition info and class info can be found online
S.S.P.A. can be found online:
https://www.sierraschoolofperformingarts.org/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sierraschoolperformingarts
Janet Lazarus can be found online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janet.lazarus.7
Jessica is a Drag Entertainer/Hairdresser/Meme Queen. She is a Pisces, a Bimbo, and a part of the Haus Does Moore. She has drag brunches in Reno at both The Emerson in Midtown(on select Sundays), and at Whitney Peak one Saturday a month. We speak on Ballroom culture, Hairdressing, Musical theatre, SpongeBob, and Cake Farts.
She can be found online:
Instagram: @jessica.coxx.x
Tickets available at:
Tickets for Emerson Brunch: https://www.theemersonreno.com/ (check under events)
Tickets for the Whitney Peak: https://www.cafewhitney.com/calendar
Michael is an Actor/Writer/Improv Player.
Writer of: Cody Stanfield I Know You Stole My Gameboy Color in the Third Grade and Now the World Does Too, The Hero (Madwife Productions), Ears
Check some of his stuff on his Youtube:
@ryancostello6942
His Instagram handle is : @ryancostello1
He plays Watson, in Reno Little Theaters upcoming production of Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery: tickets available at https://www.renolittletheater.org/
His Podcast with Eric Goldstein: Namely, is available on all major podcasting platforms, or here: https://namelypodcast.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR0__4UqkkEkIpoNezS464kflTvbvkyIqQysSmnyTsko49VOgLWRsMPY1tY
Find details for his future parody work with Goodluck Macbeth: https://www.goodluckmacbeth.org/
Dan Bailey is a Director/Voice-Over Producer/Actor/Ex-Military Man/Hockey Player/Audiophile. His latest voice over project, Diablo IV is set to release June 6th 2023.
He can only be found on Facebook under the name Dan Bailey, creepy messages/or inquires on Audio/Voice-Over only please.
He also has an IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9116367/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Abby Rosen is a singer/actor/dancer/vocal coach/director/choreographer. They teach at Take2 Performance Studio, Sierra School of Performing Arts and Reno little Theatre, as well as working with the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. They recently choreographed the show, Peter Pan Jr. which opens this weekend at Damonte Ranch High School on 12/9, 12/10, and 12/11, tickets on sale at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5598393
DEATH and TAXES link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLVPVDnLpWc
Found online @
Regular Insta: abbyrosen
Professional Insta: abbyrosen_music
email: abbysrosen@gmail.com
Contact her for online vocal lessons over zoom
Melody Ricketts is an actor, writer, singer, photographer, and filmmaker.
She wrote/directed Braille which can be seen on the Teensy Leader Youtube channel. As well as two music videos, Hookup Culture, and DAYS, both of which can be seen on her youtube channel @melody .
She can also be seen in Serial Confession: Episode 3, as Jane the Party Princess.
And will be playing Ilse in Spring Awakening in Carson City at the end of January/beginning of February. Tickets for the show available here: www.wildhorsestageco.com
She can be found at:
linktr.ee/melodyricketts
INSTA: melodyricketts
melodyjanephoto.com
melodyricketts.com
Check out: splice.com(music sample website mentioned)
brick+pine (art studio rental space in Carson City)
App mentioned : pixart
Here is a sampling of Melody's poetry:(unformatted here)
40’s from the liquor store i smoke a bit, we drink some more i need some fresh air, need to sit - you follow me out the front door the hills are quiet (one forgets they can be in Los Angeles) the night is still - the hour: one soon, we’ll start to see the sun the trees are sheers across the sky and i can’t look you in the eye you scare me, kid - i must admit you really seem to know some shit it’s like you’ve somehow figured out things most adults don’t know about i know it’s wrong/ i shouldn’t do or say the things i do to you you could just stop me... tell me “hey - please, do not get swept away” but you’re too good at keeping cool - too kind to make me feel a fool this weekend, you will go away to bigger things and bigger dreams just knowing you is worth that pain - so really, i cannot complain
Kaleb is a doodler, storyteller, movie buff, and all around gentle spirit. He works at the Nevada Museum of Art, where he does AV work. His doodles can be seen at his Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr or Website:
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaleb_the_doodler/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaleb.temple
-Tumbler: https://www.tumblr.com/hierodoodle
-Website: https://www.kalebtemple.com/
His Short films:
-"Snozzled" - https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3488264985/?ref_=vp_rv_2
-"Absolved" - https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1292016921/?ref_=vp_rv_0
-"Welcome Home" - https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3193545497/?ref_=tt_vi_i_1
IMDB: Kaleb Temple - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3375910/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
Melissa Taylor is the Executive Director at Reno Little Theater, and Chad Sweet is the Technical Director at Reno Little Theater. (Reno Little Theater is a non-profit theater, established in 1935.) Both are directing shows in the theater's upcoming season, and both are part of the 6 person staff that makes up RLT(Reno Little Theater). Chad has a background in acting, directing, painting, as well as scenic work. Melissa has a background in acting, producing, directing and arts administration.
You can see more info about Reno Little Theater at
renolittletheater.org
Gregory Klino is an actor, filmmaker, and co-founder of Teensy Leader Pictures. He runs video and production at Grace Church, and is a key member of the Mad Wife production team. Greg's worked with most people in town, and has a background in drawing, dance, musical theatre, stage combat, and teaching.
His credits can be seen at IMDB under: Gregory Klino
Carp-e Diem is available now on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Carp-Diem-Emily-Sweet/dp/B0B77WF1CN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33BB30WCO8105&keywords=carpe+diem+movie&qid=1666848733&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=Carp-e%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1
all of the following @'s are for Youtube
Trailers for Mad Wife can be seen @Mad Wife Productions
Also the Trailer for Midnight Bloodshed which Greg worked on is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcanmine1vU
Lastly a List of all the Channels Greg would recommend to new Filmmakers:
@Filmmaker IQ - Terminology
@Indy Mogul - examples
@Film Riot - filmmaking/ editing/ vfx
@D4Darious - filmmaking
@Potato Jet - gear
@Brady Bessette - lighting
@Wandering DP -composition
@Epic Light Media - how to...
@Waqas Qazi - color grading
@Film Courage - industry interviews
(can't tag any more) but also check out
@In Depth Cine - comparisons
@StudioBinder - production management
@Tomorrow’s Fimmakers - business
Jillian Harker is a sound healer, world traveler, and nature seeker. She offers a sound healing at the The green building next to Moon Rabbit Cafe(225 Wets Taylor St.)(The building has no name, as its a shared office space) every other Tuesday.
She is the owner of Blue Heron Medicine and can be found at blueheronmedicine.com
or on Instagram: @blueheronmedicine
Sara Paschall is a graphic design artist, and owner of Pine Nut Printing. A hand full of her work can be seen on her Instagram listed below. Much of her work centers around Native themes, motifs, and imagery. The work we talk on in the later half of the video includes the images in the video so you can see her gorgeous creative offerings.
Instagram: pine_nut_priting
mentioned in video: https://www.tribalnationsmaps.com/a copy of a map from this website is shown in this video
@Nick Gapp is a Filmmaker (director, writer, producer, and editor), UNR Teacher, Podcaster, and Novelist. He is currently working at UNR in the Media department, with the goal of expanding film not only at UNR but in Reno, and the Northern Nevada area. Although Nick has social media platforms like facebook and Instagram, he is more easily reached at either has Youtube channel(linked above), or by email: nickgapp@gmail.com Check out his book: https://www.aerorising.com/ Short Film's Nick's helped on/made: Another Slow-mo Video: https://youtu.be/omBx5uWcjUE Nosebleed: https://youtu.be/ELeLK1jOl_M Thor's Lost Hammer: https://youtu.be/hVcKiWl389o Overnight Professionals: https://youtu.be/wXHIaSLupx0 The Dealt: https://youtu.be/Ao3rVjgjeZ8 Verisimilitude: https://youtu.be/b-UzZD8cl7g
Jeffery Bentley is a voice over artist, video editor, producer, director, and parody writer. His work can be found most commonly under the title Jeffery B. that's me voiceover extraordinaire. You can see him in the film "Three tickets to paradise" streaming on Vudu. Quote: "When riding a horse for the first time, go from boxers too briefs." - Jeffery Bentley Jeffery's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffreybthatsme Jeffery's Website: https://jeffreydbentley.wixsite.com/jeffreybthatsme
Elise and Darby are both playing Cinderella on alternate nights in a local Sierra School Performing Arts (S.S.P.A.) production of Into the Woods, in Reno Nevada. The production plays at the Bartley Ranch theatre on August 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 , 21, 26, and 27, at Reno Little Theatre on September 8, 9, 10, 11, and at the brewery arts center in Carson City September 16, 17, and 18. Tickets can be bought at Intothewoodsreno.com Also a few hours after this interview Cody was called to fill in for the rest of the run as Cinderella's Prince. He will be in all future performances. Elise Van Dyne is a vocal teacher in Reno, NV. Check out her website: https://www.lessonswithelise.com/Or her Social Media: Insta: themothgirl or email her: evandyne.music@gmail.com Darby Beckwith is a theatre and english teacher in Carson City, NV Check out her Social Media: Insta: theavocado Transformers Film Theory video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKyrU...
Lily is a drag entertainer, writer, and performer. Part of The Haus Does Moore, she performs in drag brunch at The Emerson(Midtown Reno), at Cafe Whitney in Whitney Peak(Downtown Reno), as well as The Discovery Museum(Downtown Reno). She will star this summer as Wayne, in Goodluck Macbeth's upcoming production of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic Links to all of Lily's performances, and projects go to her instagram page: @lilydoesmoore or at this linktree account: https://linktr.ee/Lilydoesmoore
Adam Sings Lead in a local barbershop quartet, soon going to the international level. His group, Never Too Late, will perform a free concert this Saturday June 4th, at 7:30pm at St.Paul's Episcopal(1135 12th St. Sparks) to help raise funds for international competition. Check out: This free events fb page: fb://event/?id=1201504187288115 Adam's Gofundme: https://gofund.me/096e0196 Piano lessons: https://www.teachoutmusic.com/ The Wolves of Verdi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvKzq...
Dillon is the Owner/Executive Producer at Horror Nerd Productions. His newest film, The Flock is available soon for purchase. Trailers to Dillon's Work, and other projects can be seen Horror Nerd Productions Also check out his Facebook/Instagram under the same name. The Devil's Children available on tubitv.com for free!
Jesse James is a Poet, Performer, and Activist. Creator of Sideways Eight Projects, and member of the spoken views collective, Jesse runs a Monday night Poetry open-mic workshop at Shims on third street downtown. He also does a hosts Collective Breath, a weekly online workshop with Bruka Theater. We talk on Poetry, Accessibility, and the future. Weekly Poetry workshops in person Monday night's, at Shim's Surplus Supplies (tonight will be the 20th session, May 16th 2022) 5:00PM - Doors Open 5:30PM - Sign-Ups Open 6:00PM - Prompt Open 6:30PM - Mic Open Find his work at: sidewayseightproject.co Facebook: @sidewayseightprojects Insta: @sidewayseightprojects
Lauren Shaw is an Actor, Writer, Producer and Director living in the Northern Nevada Area. She plays assassin Charlotte Corday at local playhouse Goodluck Macbeth's upcoming production of The Revolutionists; Directed by Libby Bakke, and starring Mary Bennet as playwright Olympe De Gouge, Stacy Johnson as Queen Marie Antoinette, and Keanna Hamilton as Haitian Revolution Leader Marianne Angelle. Tickets Available at www.goodluckmacbeth.org Lauren Shaw insta: @thelaurenshaw
John Frederick and Cori Lynne Cooper are local artist in the Northern Nevada Area and the owners of VVE3 Productions. They open the show "Murder Ballad" This coming week at the basement in Downtown Reno. It plays May 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st. side note: Cody's microphone did not record for this episode! Sorry he sounds so muffed and far away