COMCASTRO Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Broadcast from the Ministry of Mindwaves in the Kingdom of Pod… this is Comcastro. Hosted by Maximus Groves and co-hosted by Matthew Queen and Evan Fowler, the Comcastro podcast gets the full picture from our culture's thought leaders while cutting through the barriers that shape and prevent communication. Artists, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, startup founders, chefs, politicians, technologists, top podcasts, and more. Executive Producer: Demi Pietchell Newell.
Discussion with Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher about their new movie Eighth Grade, the impact of the internet and social media, and the archetypes that shape us.
Today we talk with fantasy fiction author, army medic, and gaming enthusiast Wiliam Galaini. I met with Wiliam at the world famous DragonCon here in Atlanta where we discussed his motivations for writing, the transformative power of role play, his time in the army, and the spectacle that is DragonCon. Check out William's latest book "Trampling in the Land of Woe" on Amazon and learn more at williamgalaini.com.
James Kahn, Ronnie Cox, and Christine Fry, creators of the new film Wrongside Bob, talk about their latest independent film project and their plans for crowdfunding. James was an earlier guest on the show where we discussed his career in writing and passion for folk music. Now, he's assembled a veteran team to channel these passions into bringing this new film to life. Wrongside Bob successfully completed round one of funding with its Indiegogo campaign today (11/18/15). Learn more about the project and its extremely rare film memorabilia rewards at .
Voice actress and gamer Laura Bailey talks with Maximus Groves about role playing and improv, voice acting for animation and video games, and her experiences as Fiona in Tales from the Borderlands and Spartan Vale in Halo 5: Guardians. You can see more from Laura in the role playing game web series Critical Role and TitansGrave.
Entrepreneur Melissa Blundell Osorio, founder of Night School and the upcoming Sexposé, an event that explores the history and cultural impact of human sexuality taking place at the World Erotic Art Museum in Miami Beach, Florida, talks with Maximüs Groves and Evan Fowler about the event, the culture of Miami, her Night School program, and sex and relationships in general. Sexposé is taking place Saturday, October 24th, you can find more information online at getnightschooled.com/sexpose.
Entrepreneur Arnold Nesis, creator of the heavy metal concept album meets adventure game The Birdcage, has had a long career in music production and composition and has assembled an all-star team of musicians and producers to create this fucked up, dark, melancholic, and wrong love story - his words. Arnold is the founder of Caprica Studios located in Jerusalem; we also talk at length about the challenges of doing business out of that area. Keep up with The Birdcage on Facebook and their Patreon page at patreon.com/thebirdcage.
Entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and tattoo artist Jesse Robinette, owner of La Rue Tattoo in Central Florida, talks with Maximüs Groves and Matthew Queen. Jesse shares stories of online dating, escaping poverty, running a tattoo shop, single motherhood, and stand-up comedy.
Maximus Groves and Matthew Queen talk with two of the five founders of 221B-con, a convention celebrating all things Sherlock Holmes. Here, Liz and Cathy describe the genesis of 221B-con, hype some of the event's attractions, and offer stories from the true fanatics driving the success of this con. The fourth annual 221B-con takes place April 1-3, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. You can learn more at 221bcon.com.
Maximus Groves and Matthew Queen talk with dark comedy The Grand Prince of Moscow's series creator Edward Reid & actress Sarah Spencer chat on the podcast about about how to create your own TV show, getting new projects off the ground, making your own opportunities, life as a background artist, and weird stories from LA as we share our mutual admiration of Art Bell and Coast to Coast radio.
Beat poet Gerd Stern has had a dynamic career in media and the arts, having encountered men such as Allen Ginsberg and Marshall McLuhan. In this hour, we discuss his life, the art movements he's been a part of, recent work with a touring exhibition and the now finished LSD: The Opera.
Voice actor Roger Craig Smith discusses finding your own career path, oversensitive comedy audiences, video game recording sessions, and being Batman. Video game fans may recognize Roger as the voice of Chris Redfield, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ezio Auditore, and Batman from Arkham Origins.
We talk with Anthony Ferraro, creator of the new sci-fi comedy web series Galactic Galaxy, about the series, the sci-fi genre, and making it on your own as an independent. Keep up with the project at watchgalacticgalaxy.com. The Indiegogo campaign is live at http://igg.me/at/galacticgalaxy.
Michael Paul Smith and Gillian Pensavalle, creators of The Residuals, a comedy webseries showcasing the weirdness of casting and auditioning for commercials, discuss their passion for true crime, reminisce on favorite TV shows, and learn about the show's process. We get a little too deep, as usual. Two seasons of The Residuals are available online at http://theresiduals.tv.
Ryan Salmons & CJ Johnson join us on the podcast to discuss Buddytruk, a P2P mobile app startup that connects you with a local driver for on-demand moving and delivery service.
Please welcome career character actor Geoffrey Gould, commonly referred to as Badger. We talk with Badger on his love of film and television, the struggle of acting, his podcast "The Paranormal View," encounters with ghosts, and a hard look at Star Wars. Badger was featured in the film "Strictly Background" and narrated the recent Slamdance-winning animated short "The Pride of Strathmoor." For this one I am joined by Matthew Queen.
Maximus Groves and Evan Fowler talk with Eric Kimelton and Kyle Brown, the creators of King Falls AM, a late night call in show in the cozy mountain town of King Falls where locals deal with alien abductions, ghosts, alleged werewolves, and possibly the second coming of Jesus Christ. In this hour, we discuss the resurgence of radio plays, debate popular drama across all mediums, and riff on the supernatural influences for their episodes.
Maximus Groves and Evan Fowler interview Ira Nayman, award-winning comedy writer, satirist, and author of the book series Transdimensional Authority and The Alternate Reality News Service. In this hour, we discuss how to write comedy, political satire, the value of humor to society, and the doublespeak of wartime news broadcasts. Keep up with Ira on his website at http://www.lespagesauxfolles.ca.
This is my interview with the hosts of the quadcast podcast, Mark and Courtney also known as Swanny and the Quadfather. In this hour we hear about their background and riff on the state of culture and how podcasting fits into that. Let's have some fun.
Maximus speaks with criminal defense attorney Warren Redlich, former Libertarian candidate for governor of New York and author of the book Fair DUI. Warren provides a small government perspective on the history of the Tea Party, the theater of politics, the rights of drivers and gun owners, and closes with a reflection on mental health, addiction, and prohibition as they relate to criminal policy.
This is our interview with Megan Claire, creator of the travel website MappingMegan.com. Here we discuss embracing new cultures, taking control of your life, and adapting to exotic locations where monkeys will steal your video equipment. True story.
Andy Burns, creator of pop culture blog Biff Bam Pop and author of Wrapped In Plastic: Twin Peaks, discusses the future of Twin Peaks, the soul of the artist, Marvel vs DC, and more.
Dark Moon comic creator Tom Freeman talks with us about the science fiction and horror genres, as well as how adding music and motion affects comics.
Josh Gertz and Kyle Rollins of AMMO, the Atlanta Mobile Markting Organization, talk with us about startup culture, finding the right business partnership, and the Atlanta Mobile Awards.
Hypepotamus Editor Tricia Whitlock talks about the Atlanta startup scene, marketing ideas, niches, culture, triumphs, shortcomings, and future expectations.
American television entertainment reporter and stand-up comedian Michele Mahone provides a take on Scientology from a woman raised as a Southern Baptist.
Dragon Con Media Relations Director Dan Carroll Talks Dragon Con history, the growth of the event, the amazing volunteers, goodwill for Atlanta, and more.
Atlanta comedian and comedy club owner Marshall Chiles talks with us about Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and how to succeed at stand-up comedy.
Josh Denny Comedy. Comedian Josh Denny talks with Maximus Groves and Evan Fowler about social justice warriors, free speech, and authenticity in comedy.
The Tortuga Twins traveling comedy theatre troupe talk with us about the Georgia Renaissance Festival, easily offended audiences, the persona conflict, porn star fans, and Game of Thrones.
Tim Lewinson of Savage Empire discusses researching for sci-fi, the prospect of world-building in storytelling, and the balance of story, budget, and risk.
With his finger on the pulse of nerd culture, legendary Atlanta DJ Adam Darby, aka Black Sunshine, discusses the formula for the perfect dance party.
Surviving Cyberwar author Richard Stiennon, Forbes commentator & founder of IT-Harvest, discusses cybersecurity & American vulnerability to cyber attack.
Thad McKraken, occult/visionary writer, filmmaker, musician, and visual artist, chats with us about sex magic, chaos magic, astral projection, and the odd dichotomy between socially normative behavior and its occult origins, tirelessly sharing his worldview as Maximüs and Evan keep pace and offer stories from their own weirdo lives as well.
Limetown podcast co-creator Zack Akers talks about the making of the Limetown podcast, a seven episode series tracking the fictional disappearance of the inhabitants of an entire small town in Tennessee ten years earlier.
Actor Matthew MacCaull of iZombie and Disney's Tomorrowland talks with us about philosophy, anthropology, and the lifestyle of professional acting.
On the Comcastro podcast, Comedian Chris Mata shares with us his thoughts on common parenting fails, raising children, and how to be a parent.
Dennis Miller of Dark Comedy celebrity roast comedian Tyler Morrison talks on Comcastro podcast about political correctness & sensitivity in modern culture.
Adam Heath Avitable talks about Interviews with Dead Celebrities, relationships with adult entertainers, comic books, & superpowers.
Blood Feast horror genre pioneer and Godfather of Gore Herschell Gordon Lewis and Producer James Saito discuss new horror anthology Bloodmania, culture, media, and the changing times.
Hilton Ariel Ruiz discusses dark storytelling and his web series Zombie with a Shotgun, offering an insider look at the publishing world.
Founder Huston Huddleston talks about the making of the Hollywood Science Fiction Museum, sci-fi fandom, Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly, and more.
Meet Nathaniel Hoover, aka YouTube MegaMan Super Player Gemini Laser, a retro gaming enthusiast, editor at Gamecola.net, and host of Mega-Man YouTube series.
Comcastro podcast chats with Dale Adams and Chris Pilcher of the Dream Collection Agency; they collect dreams and recreate them in virtual reality.
Tech journalist Jessica Naziri talks with us about international journalism, the state of the Los Angeles tech startup scene, and the future of technology.
Today on the Comcastro podcast, we talk with Kwanza Hall, the Atlanta City Council representative of district 2. In this hour Kwanza gives us his perspective on the day-to-day work of a city councilor, the challenges of representing both the affluent and impoverished, encouraging urban development without damaging existing communities, the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal and sentencing, new stadium development, rioting in Baltimore, Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy, the ongoing Year of Boulevard, and the possibility of a campaign for Mayor. District 2 covers Midtown, Downtown, Inman Park, Poncey Highland, Candler Park, and the Old Fourth Ward.
MegaWars Game Founder CTO David Baity discusses engineering through the ages, values for gaming, and the phenomenon of emergent community behavior.
We discuss elite karaoke, personal opinions of Comcast and the Atlanta Braves, arcade gaming, Orson Welles impressions, Hawkeye's inferiority, extremely cheap wine, palm reading, personal spirituality, and Atlanta's ancient history with Johnny Martinez and Brandon Ley, owners of Joystick Game Bar in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comedian and mobile app developer Jeff Dwoskin teaches us to hashtag our way to Twitter superstardom with hashtag games and his aggregator Hashtag Roundup.
Sacramento stand-up comedian Michael Cella talks about his experiences launching a career in stand-up comedy.
Net Neutrality and Practical DUI Tips with Ashley McMahan We chat with criminal defense attorney Ashley McMahan who shares stories from her career as a prosecutor and defense attorney while debating the more nuanced issues with justice as we've seen it implemented in America. The conversations becomes an informative and irreverent reflection on legal policy, net neutrality, Southern culture, casual arson, and one loudmouth CNN host.
Good evening internet! Please welcome James Andrews, Key Influencer. James is the host of the Key Influencer Podcast, a public relations expert who has ridden the wave of change with the advent of social media. In 2013, James sold his boutique agency Social People where we had created the 1st Social Media Guinness World Record #BeatCancer which raised $70,000 for cancer in 24 hours using social media and had built social media & data analytics initiatives for clients like Nike, Equinox, The Grammy's & Beats By Dre. In 2014, he got the "band back together" & launched True Story Agency, a company centered around the belief that every brand has a storyline. James tells his stories of seeing the greatest industries rise and fall, from the record industry to the dotcom bubble into today. He shares with us that he is a self-professed freakazoid, risk junkie, and traveler, and we get some insight into the soon-to-come mayoral race in Atlanta.
Birdman v Catwoman with Comcastro Blogger Daniel Smith Comcastro blogger Daniel Smith leads a conversation reflecting on all of the super heroes in present times. He leans heavily on today's comic book explosion and transitions into the treatment of veterans, the most fan-engaging celebrities of Dragoncon, the personality cult of Coach Paul Johnson, and the arrival of the Atlanta Hawks. The conversation goes everywhere: from controversy in sports to the cost of being at the top, to politics, the Mcconaissance, football vs rugby, independent film, the return of Shaq-Fu, career reinvention, constitutional law, the bipolar history of comic book adaptation, and the epic triumphs and failures of comic books in film. Daniel is the greatest of all superfans. Nerds of the world, this one's for you.
How Trump Wins the Election and Other Speculative Fiction with Jacopo della Quercia Comcastrodors, please welcome Jacopo della Quercia. An educator and history writer featured on CNN Money, BBC America, The Huffington Post, Ripley's Believe It Or Not!, Jacopo has authored over 100 articles for the website Cracked.com, specializing in the weirder and more amazing parts of world history. He's also a history professor and writer of speculative, comedic, historical fiction. This conversation becomes a thought experiment walking through the more unlikely points of American history, starting with the super villain life of Andrew Jackson leading to the ultimate question of how Donald Trump could win the 2016 election. He also teases his upcoming _License to Quill_, a James Bondesque thriller starring William Shakespeare during the Gunpowder Conspiracy. Jacopo's present book, The Great Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch Conspiracy, dramatizes the lives and rivalries of the Taft and Roosevelt families and is available on Amazon.
JeKuDo Privacy Company CEO Elissa Shevinsky discusses how government invasiveness will destroy American prosperity, national security, and the economy.
Is the Government Hiding UFOs with Nuclear Physicist Stanton Friedman This is our conversation with renowned ufologist Stanton Friedman. Stanton is a nuclear physicist and veteran investigator of flying saucers. He was the first civilian to document the site of the Roswell UFO incident and maintains that it was a genuine crash of an extraterrestrial spacecraft. In this conversation, Stanton shares with us his experience in gathering first-hand accounts of UFO sightings and his exhaustive research into top secret documents. He has published several books on the matter including _Top Secret/Majic: Operation Majestic-12 and the United States Government's UFO Cover-up and Flying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteries of UFOs: Interstellar Travel, Crashes, and Government Cover-Ups_. You can stay current with his work at www.stantonfriedman.com. Joining us in this episode is Comcastro co-founder Matthew Queen. Let's get weird.
Who Put the Douche in Duchamp with Matthias Young We're very excited to introduce our good friend Matthias Young, guitarist of The Fury and guitar instructor of Atlanta Guitar Clinic, and his new power metal band The Fury to the podcast. Here we get to know his story and have an exhaustive discussion on heavy metal, subgenres, esoteric influences, and the weirdness of the scene. Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven meet Tolkien, Satan, and Gygax. We cover the Metal scene in the Southeast, the present and future of radio, and gaming Spotify royalties. We brainstorm ways to make live classical music more accessible to introductory audiences and talk about backstage hospitality among rock musicians and film scores as modern-day classical music. Matthias shares with us his insight on the process of creating an album and the realities of consensus-created pop music. The Fury's new EP Uncharted Lands is available on iTunes and Spotify. Get guitar lessons at his website atlantaguitarclinic.com.
How to Kickstart Mobile Games with FrightShow Fighter Here Gus Fink, Jeff Brown, & Doug Kavendek of 3 Fright LLC join us on the podcast to chat about the mobile game they're producing: FrightShow Fighter. It is a bizarre, fun fighting game which, at recording time, was on the the last day of its Kickstarter campaign. We get the whole story of how they've been bringing this game together over 3 years and how they're finally ready to enter their final phase of development. We are thrilled to report that the project was fully funded! Check out the evolution of the Kickstarter campaign here.
Alternate Reality Game Design with Startup ARchimeral Comcastrodors, please welcome April Arrglington and Jose Delgado from ARchimeral, a gaming startup in Atlanta. April and JD shared with us details about their upcoming project "The Age of Turing," an alternate reality game that asks how the present would be different had computer science visionary Alan Turing thrived after WWII rather than facing the tragic end he experienced. Here we reflect on Turing's life and accomplishments, ponder the potential of artificial intelligence, explore the challenges faced by the autistic, and debate the merits of science fiction. April and JD describe the remaining characters in the game and detail the dystopian universe that they created to serve as the backdrop for game play. Reflecting on the intersection of society and technology, we also discuss how the game seeks to make these structures known to the general public. Learn more at the http://ageofturing.com.
How to Find Your Comedic Voice with Kevin Gillese On the podcast, Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen spoke with Kevin Gillese, artistic director of Dad's Garage in Atlanta, who came to promote the annual Baconfest Atlanta. Through the conversation, Kevin shares some zany stories of Baconfests past, reflects on the process of finding your comedic voice, and teases upcoming shows that have actually already aired, sorry. Also, Max is irreverent about 9/11, Kevin teases even bigger shows to come, we reflect on the unexpected hilarity of True Detective, and laugh ourselves to death. Their fundraiser is ongoing, leading into their grand opening New Years Eve. You can learn more at www.houseofdads.com.
Journey into Psychedelic Healing with Dr. Neal Goldsmith Dr. Neal Goldsmith is a psychotherapist and author specializing in psychospiritual development. Neal Goldsmith is a popular speaker on drug policy reform and spiritual maturation, and has founded and hosted innovative workshops, salons, and conferences on psychedelic therapy, integral philosophy, governance, media, postmodern science, healing, innovation and change, and the post-modern future of society. He has curated dozens of successful conferences and cross-disciplinary “meetings of minds” for corporations as well as the psychedelic community, including the Horizons and MAPS Psychedelic Science conferences. His book, Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development, describes the influence of psychedelics on the development of his personality theory and clinical practice. Neal speaks with us at length on psychedelic therapy, government policy, the shift of normative thinking, and the path of human civilization. May this be the start of a mind-awakening experience. For this interview, we are joined by previous guest Evan Fowler as co-host.
How to Crowdfund Your Dreams with the Dream Writers Comcastrodors, please welcome the Dream Writers to the Comcastro podcast. In this episode, Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen interview the Dream Writers, a team of four Atlanta film industry locals who learned how to crowdfund their way into producing an original television pilot. Nathan Back, Dalton Lilley, and Shea Castle pitch the story, detail their plan, and explain all of the barriers threatening to keep them out and why they won't be stopped at making their dreams come true. Their talent as comedy writers really shines as we open up, crack jokes, and plot each others' murders. The Dream Writers Kickstarter was fully funded. You can check out the status and evolution of the project at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1357879823/dream-writers-a-television-show. Also their pilot premiers locally in Atlanta Saturday July 25th at the Plaza theater, tickets are available at http://dream-writers.ticketleap.com/dreamwriters/
How to Build a Virtual Reality Empire with ATLvr In this surprisingly engaging interview we introduce ATLvr and their upcoming Virtual Runway. Peter Stolmeier, Annie Eaton, and Jacob Lance walk Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen through all the recent developments in virtual reality, talk about their virtual reality fashion show, and answer tough questions on the future of humanity as VR reaches maturity. These guys are true believers and they share with us some of their personal fantasies for the platform as we ponder the cultural impact. During the second half of the interview, Max and Matt try to stretch their creativity and all we hear in response is either, "We can't talk about it," or, "It's HAPPENING!" - cue lasers and Ron Paul hand motions.... We get the full details on what's coming, plan for a future virtual reality podcast, and reflect on other issues like women in technology, awesome last words, and the whereabouts of Julian Assange. Also, there's an argument about a Tijuana pony show.
How to Hustle in the Music Industry with Young Mark Today on the Comcastro podcast, we'd like to introduce you to up and coming hip hop recording artist Young Mark. Hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Young Mark is known in the rap music scene for his versatile, clever word play. We talk with Young Mark extensively about the music industry hustle, and we spend some time deconstructing the party scene, strip clubs, and action heroes. We talk about Twitter and SoundCloud, and guest host Matthew Queen gives us his take on social media.
How You Can Leverage Your Downtime at Work with SportingATL ATLSportsGuy, editor-in-chief of Atlanta's newest sports site SportingATL.com, stopped by the Comcastro studio for an hour to discuss with Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen the state of Atlanta pro sports, Georgia Tech fanaticism, and general enthusiasm for athletics. ATLSportsGuy, who goes by only the moniker ’T’ in order to remain both anonymous and gainfully employed, began his blog to make more productive use of his cubicle jockey downtime by publishing his thoughts on his primary interest in life: the Atlanta sports scene. See more from ATLSportsGuy at www.sportingatl.com.
How Game Design Evolved into an Art Form with Andrew Greenberg Today on the Comcastro podcast, Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen talk with Andrew Greenberg, President of the Georgia Game Developers Association, member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, helped to found the Mythic Imagination Institute, and is co-chair of the Mythic Journeys convention. Greenberg, a game designer of tabletop role-playing games and role-playing video games, was one of White Wolf Publishing's original game developers for Vampire: The Masquerade and has worked on such titles as Mall Tycoon, Fading Suns, Dracula Unleashed, and Rapture: The Second Coming. Over the course of two hours, we speculate with Andrew on the state of the gaming industry, debate the virtues of gaming, and reflect on the evolution of the art form. The conversation turns to military applications, cognitive effect, the legacy of Street Fighter, and the power of myth.
How to Laugh Past the Edge of Darkness with Screenwriter and Stand Up Comedian Evan Fowler Comcastrodors, let’s welcome award-winning comedian Evan Fowler to the podcast. Evan is the writer of a new feature film called Good Grief Suicide Hotline. Evan was voted best comedian in Atlanta before suddenly taking ill with pancreatitis and backing off of comedy for a while to heal. This conversation is intense and mature; some of the most darkly comedic and emotional material we’ve ever published, we talk with Evan about his recovery and the damaging nature of stand up comedy. We also chat about spoken word poetry, state craziness, celebrities in the CIA, ungraceful deaths, the future of virtual reality technology, the wardrobe of a meth addict, growing up in Covington surrounded by meth, and much more.
How Vine and Political Correctness Are Killing Stand-Up Comedy with Carlos Rodriguez Comcastrodors, please welcome Sacramento stand-up comedian Carlos Rodriguez to the podcast. Voted 2013 best comic in Sacramento, Carlos is known for his observational humor, spanning from silly nuances of mundane daily life to clever commentary on rather offbeat subject matter. Carlos gives a veteran perspective on the changing scene of stand-up comedy from the influence of new social media platforms to a rising sense of political correctness. He shares these new taboos in stage performance as we dive deeper into some of his more crowd-triggering jokes.
How to Avoid the Worst Writing Tropes with Author and Literary Agent Jennie Goloboy Comcastrodors, please welcome Jennie Goloboy. Jennie, an author of both fiction and non-fiction, has a PhD in the History of the American Civilization from Harvard and works as a literary agent selecting new manuscripts for publication through Red Sofa Literary. On the podcast, Jennie and Max take a deeper look at some of the worst tropes in writing, speculate on the state of science fiction, and discover the virtue of hysterically bad movies. Her book, Success to Trade: Charleston’s Merchants and the American Middle Class in the Revolutionary Era will be published by University of Georgia Press in 2016. Jennie also writes fiction under her pen name, Nora Fleischer, and her novels Over Her Head and Zombies in Love are available on Amazon.
The Art and Artifice of Breaking Music Genre Boundaries with EQO On this episode of the Comcastro podcast, Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen talk to the new age progressive rock band EQO who have recently released their first album Ananta. Over the course of two hours, band members Daisy Bellis and Kity Faya open up deeply about the album, the state of the music industry, the fallacy of music genre, and the struggle of bringing your dreams to reality. We also have a thorough conversation on new age philosophy and pharmacology. This might be getting into Joe Rogan's territory, so approach with an open mind.
How Food Establishes Community with Atlanta Eats Food Blogger Krista Miller Comcastrodors, please welcome Atlanta food blogger Krista Miller, a close friend from way back who has risen as a voice of local cuisine and its intrinsic tie to Atlanta culture and politics. Krista is Director of Content Marketing & Strategy at Atlanta Eats, an Atlanta Journal Constitution food blog developed around Steak Shapiro’s weekly 30-minute television program devoted to sharing engaging, entertaining, and informative local food content with the inside scoop on Atlanta’s restaurant scene. Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen talk to Krista about where to eat in Atlanta and think back to the "good" ole days. After some healthy debate and charity plugs, Krista breaks it all down for us from the extreme challenges of opening a restaurant, how food establishes the community, and what the Atlanta food community has that no one else can claim.
NFL Super Agent Rob London: How to Lead Into Greatness Comcastrodors, please welcome Rob London to the podcast. Rob left Wall Street and the finance industry to become a now twelve-year veteran talent agent representing athletes within the NFL and several other professional sports organizations. He was also an official candidate to become the executive director of the NFL Players Association this year. Rob shares with us his perspective on fostering talent, the business side of sports, and general advice for professionals finding their way.
Raw Talk on Food Art, Food Ethics, and the Hospitality Industry with Atlanta Chef Chris Hall Comcastrodors, please welcome Atlanta chef Chris Hall of Local Three, Muss & Turners, and Common Quarter to the podcast. Chris shares his personal experience developing within the food industry until ultimately opening several elite restaurants of his own. Local Three was founded by three Atlanta locals; a collaboration among Chris, Chef Todd Mussman, and business expert Ryan Turner, the restaurant represents the partners’ shared philosophies on local food ethics and seasonal food and drink, valuing people, authenticity, quality, and comfort. Chris talks about the culture of the hospitality industry, transitioning into becoming a business owner, and making equitable choices in local and globalized food production . We all then gets real about college football as Maximüs Groves and guest host Matthew Queen try to keep their Georgia Tech alma mater fanaticism to appropriate levels.
How to Restore American Dignity From Inside Guantanamo Bay and Abu-Ghraib with Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major Montgomery Granger Comcastrodors, please welcome three-time mobilized, retired U.S. Army Reserve Major Montgomery Granger to the podcast. Major Granger was the ranking medical service officer at Guantanamo Bay from February through June 2002 and authored a book called Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior, an account of his experiences and emotions being duty bound to care for and protect terrorists and murderers just months after the horrors of 9/11. He also served in Iraq at Abu-Ghraib to clean up the prison following the abuse scandal that took place there. Montgomery shares his personal values for the importance of treating captives with dignity and gives a soldier's perspective on the abuses that took place, the interaction with CIA interrogators, and current US policy on detainment and action against ISIS. He also offers a very personal perspective on the stress deployment takes on soldiers and their families.
Creative Career Changes Conquer the White Whale with James Kahn Please welcome to the podcast James Kahn, author of the novelizations for The Goonies, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Poltergeist, and Return of the Jedi, writer/producer for television series Star Trek: Voyager and Melrose Place, as well as his new crowdfunded independent film project, Wrongside Bob. James discusses with us in his words what it takes to conquer the white whale and reinvent yourself with creative career changes shifting between emergency room medicine and creative writing. 80s film, 80s movies, crowdfunding independent film, crowdfunding movies, indie film, James Kahn, James Kahn interview, James Kahn podcast, Melrose Place, movie novelizations, novelizations, Poltergeist, producer, Return of the Jedi, Return of the Jedi novel, Star Trek Voyager, Temple of Doom novelization, The Goonies novelization, writer, Wrongside Bob
Virtual Currency and the Bitcoin New World Order with Stevie Frederick Comcastrodors, please welcome filmmaker, entrepreneur, cookie baker, and bitcoin expert Stevie Frederick, contributor to the bitcoin news website qntra.net. Stevie chats with us about the structure and economic impact of bitcoin, from fixed inflation rates to the Wu-Tang Clan name generator. He explains the political challenges of virtual currency, the volatility of bitcoin exchange, and the resiliency of cryptocurrency beyond the power of governments. bitcoin, bitcoin blockchain, bitcoin exchange, bitcoin mining, bitcoin podcast, bitcoin value, bitcoin wallet, btc podcast, crypto currency, cryptocurrency, open source virtual currency, p2p money, peer to peer, Stevie Frederick, Stevie Frederick bitcoin, what is bitcoin
How the Cloud Can Save Democracy with Imran Anwar Comcastrodors, please welcome cloud computing thought leader Imran Anwar to the podcast. The founder of Internet email and the .PK ccTLD in Pakistan, Imran is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, published writer, and media personality, frequently found on leading global TV news channels and popular radio talk shows as an outspoken journalist and media expert on global affairs, technology, politics, and social affairs. Imran has created unique cloud computing offerings across a variety of industries from healthcare to financial services, public sector, retail, manufacturing, education, and service providers. He discusses with us opportunities for both big and small businesses to utilize the cloud, the conflict of privacy and security, and the growth of data collection ubiquity. He also shares with us the present challenges to democracy through monied interests and the power of networks to spread positive ideals while also enabling extremist groups, as well as his ideas for enhancing democracy at home with digital solutions to lead the world in the creation and adoption of a more reliable democratic process. cloud computing, cloud computing democracy, cloud computing government, cloud computing industry, cloud computing podcast, cloud democracy, cloud podcast, democratization of technology, digital government, Imran Anwar, Imran Anwar interview, Imran Anwar podcast, open cloud
Putting Soul Into the Machine: Why You MUST Change the World with Omnologist Howard Bloom “The idea that we’re running out of resources is foolish, all we’re running out of is imagination.” Comcastrodors, omnologist Howard Bloom has come on the show to put soul into the machine. He is here to remind you that you MUST change the world. You need a yearly soul check, and Howard would like to remind you that it is everyone’s OBLIGATION to make history, to cheat death at every possible turn. In this episode, Howard talks to our host Maximüs Groves about getting the Pope on the phone to solve our energy crisis, about the importance of the development of space based solar power, planetary missions, space manufacturing, and the repurposing of carbon dioxide. From accidentally starting the Sixties to living in a state of constant climate change and even contemplating the emerging compassion of Western culture, there is a universe of big ideas we are responsible for bringing to bear – and no stone is left unturned. Also, get ready for the best wingman story you’ve ever heard. aerospace industry, climate change, climate stabilization, energy crisis, genius of the beast, how I accidentally started the sixties, howard bloom, lucifer principle, mohammed code, omnology, philosophy, religion, space based solar power, space development steering committee, space economy, space infrastructure, space solar power, western culture
Glory in the Grindhouse with Hollywood Hyphenate Dave Sheridan Comcastrodors, please welcome actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician Dave Sheridan to the podcast. Well-known for his roles as Officer Doofy in Scary Movie and Doug in Ghost World, Dave began his career with Saturday Night Live and Second City and is credited with introducing the first reality series to the MTV audience with Buzzkill, a show about three slackers who videotape their pranks. Host Maximüs Groves and guest host Jarren Wood chat with Dave about what it was like pitching to MTV and Fox at age 25 and the inherent conflict of being simultaneous writer, actor, and producer in your own production. The conversation turns to genre spoofs, grindhouse films, traditional film financing versus crowdfunding, time traveling social trends in period pieces, and the mastery of Cuban scientists over disease. a haunted house, actor dave sheridan, bubble boy, buzzkill, Comcastro, corky romano, crowdfunding, dave sheridan, dave sheridan interview, film finance, free ride, genre spoofs, ghost world, grindhouse films, saturday night live, scare tactics, scary movie, second city, sex drive, the devil’s rejects, the walking deceased, time travel