Entertainment Dudes

We sat down with Eben Matthews, founder of Macroverse, to discuss his new vision for digital comics and how he, along with Adam Martin and Ricci Rukavina, has propelled comics into a digital age focusing on innovative storytelling made of mobile devices. If you loved reading comics before, then you're going to cry tears of joy reading them now! Check out their bite-sized episodic content with binge-worthy serialized narratives that celebrate the strengths of the traditional comics art form. Download the Macroverse Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play

From crafting iconic pieces for Star Wars projects like Ahsoka to adding his magical touch to Marvel movies, Guardians 3, Parker's journey into the realm of movie magic is nothing short of epic. In this exciting episode, he spills the beans on weathering costume pieces. Painting techniques and tips for getting into the business of painting! Get ready to be inspired and entertained; we know we were! #CosplayMagic #ParkerHensley #Ahsoka #starwars #painting

From crafting iconic pieces for Star Wars projects like Ahsoka to adding his magical touch to Marvel movies, Guardians 3, Parker's journey into the realm of movie magic is nothing short of epic. In this exciting episode, he spills the beans on how he kickstarted his career, shares his unique approach to every intricate item he paints, and lets us in on the juicy secrets behind working on massive productions versus his own cosplay creations. Get ready to be inspired and entertained; we know we were! #CosplayMagic #ParkerHensley #Ahsoka #starwars #painting

After last episode's cliff hanger and a long hiatus, we are back with the conclusion of our interview with Zack Bennett! We dive in to the history of the Music City, WSM, and advice for people thinking about a career in entertainment!   A native Middle Tennessean, Zack Bennett grew up in Wilson County and got his first on-air radio job in 1999 at a station in Lebanon, TN. After graduating from MTSU, plus a stint working for the Titans Radio Network and a few different Nashville stations, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 2005. There he programmed two talk radio stations, served as a producer & sidekick on a talk show, did sports play-by-play, reported morning and afternoon traffic, and was an on-air personality on a Top 40 station. He returned to Middle Tennessee in 2010 and joined the airstaff of 95.5 WSM-FM in 2012. Zack is now Assistant Program Director at the legendary WSM 650 Radio. Zack lives in Smyrna, TN with his wife, Audrey.

A native Middle Tennessean, Zack Bennett grew up in Wilson County and got his first on-air radio job in 1999 at a station in Lebanon, TN. After graduating from MTSU, plus a stint working for the Titans Radio Network and a few different Nashville stations, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 2005. There he programmed two talk radio stations, served as a producer & sidekick on a talk show, did sports play-by-play, reported morning and afternoon traffic, and was an on-air personality on a Top 40 station. He returned to Middle Tennessee in 2010 and joined the airstaff of 95.5 WSM-FM in 2012. Zack is now Assistant Program Director at the legendary WSM 650 Radio. Zack lives in Smyrna, TN with his wife, Audrey.

In this captivating two-part series, we dive into the world of Mragendra Singh's feature film, "Normal," available on Plex, Tubi, and Prime. Get an exclusive look at the director's creative process as we explore character motivation, emotional beats, color, set design, and working with actors. This deep dive takes you into the mind of a visionary director, showcasing Singh's determination, passion, and unwavering belief in the transformative power of cinema. Episode 1 chronicles Singh's journey to becoming a filmmaker and discusses the essential qualities of a good storyteller, while Episode 2 provides a detailed analysis of his debut film.  Come along for the ride foooooooz!

In this inspiring YouTube video, we delve into the journey of Mragendra Singh, an Indian-born filmmaker who defied societal expectations and pursued his dream in the bustling city of Los Angeles. Initially trained as a computer programmer, Singh embarked on a remarkable transformation as he aimed to create movies that authentically represented his culture and tackled profound and emotionally challenging subjects. Singh's decision to leave behind a stable career in programming was motivated by his desire to challenge the prevailing stereotypes and caricatures of Indian characters in the film industry. Frustrated with the limited opportunities available, he sought to create films that portrayed his culture as it truly is, delving deep into its nuances and complexities. Through this video, Singh shares his experiences, shedding light on the trials and triumphs he encountered along the way. Throughout his journey, Singh has acquired invaluable insights into the art of filmmaking, which he shared with us! From learning the technical aspects of cinematography and storytelling to navigating the intricacies of scriptwriting and directing, he offers a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experiences that aspiring filmmakers can learn from. Join us as we explore Mragendra Singh's captivating story, filled with determination, passion, and the unwavering belief in the power of cinema to challenge and inspire. In Episode 1 of 2 we talk about how he became a filmmaker and what makes a good storyteller. In episode 2 we break down his first film and look at the choices he made from scene to scene. Enjoy!!!

In this episode, Mindy drops some amazing advice and knowledge that every actor needs to hear! Mindy Sterling is an American television, film and voice actress. She portrayed Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers film series and starred in the web series Con Man, the latter of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Mindy is part of the iconic Ground lings improve group and has had recurring roles as Miss Francine Briggs on the Nickelodeon series iCarly, Principal Susan Skidmore on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm, and Linda Schwartz on the ABC series The Goldbergs. Mindy joins The Dudes for a fun look at her career and gives advice for others entering the Entertainment Business!

Mindy Sterling is an American television, film, improv, and voice actress. She portrayed Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers film series and starred in the web series Con Man, the latter of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Mindy is part of the iconic Groundlings improv group and has had recurring roles as Miss Francine Briggs on the Nickelodeon series iCarly, Principal Susan Skidmore on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm, and Linda Schwartz on the ABC series The Goldbergs. Mindy joins The Dudes for a fun look at her career and gives advice for others entering the Entertainment Business!

The Comet Casino by Miranda & Scott Parkin is not only set in the stars but has an All-Star lineup including Tara Strong (#Loki, #DCSuperHeroGirls, #TeenTitansGo), Grey DeLise-Griffin (#ScoobyDoo, #TheLoudHouse, #AvatarTheLastAirbender), Billy West (#Futurama, #SpaceJam, #RenAndStimpy), Dee Bradley Baker (#American Dad, #PhineasAndFerb, #SpongeBobSquarePants, #StarTrekProdigy), Maurice LaMarche (#Animaniacs, #RickAndMorty, #InspectorGadget), Mindy Sterling (#Austin Powers, #TheGoldbergs, #TheLegendOfKora), Gary Anthony Williams (#DocMcStuffins, #BostonLegal, #TheBoondocks, #PuppyDogPals), Laraine Newman (#TheGroundlings, #SNL, #TheAdventuresOfPussInBoots), & and more! The showrunner is the amazing Ed Yeager (#LastManStanding, #DharmaAndGreg, #GraceUnderFire).   Comet Casino Merch: https://comet-casino-gift-shop.company.site/ Miranda's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/parkinart/ Miranda's Website: https://mparkinb.wixsite.com/parkinart Miranda's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@parkinart8140 Miranda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mparkinb Agent: DPN https://dpntalent.com/talent/miranda-parkin/   Scott's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/scottparkinactor/ Scott's Twitter: https://twitter.com/californiagravy Agent: DPN https://dpntalent.com/talent/scott-parkin-3/   Scott Parkin is America's Commercial Actor, an improv acting specialist in film, Television, and Radio with over 27 years of experience as a performer. Scott has voiced over 2,000 radio & TV commercials as well as  appeared as a principal performer in over 200 on-camera commercials. He is a master at the “conversational, real read”. He has developed his techniques and how to teach them over his 27 years in commercial TV & Radio VO. Just some of Scott's commercial credits include:  ”Splenda”, “Eggo Waffles”, “AT&T”, “Capital One”, USPS”, “Shell”, “Stanton Optical”, “McDonald's, ‘Budweiser” and that is just a drop in the ocean.   Miranda Parkin is an American artist and voice talent based in Los Angeles. She the English voice of Nagi Usui in NEO: The World Ends with You. Parkin started doing vocal performances from a young age as a choir student as well as voice acting for a few commercials. She also has a passion for art and animation and is working on an animated pilot in which she will play a main character. She has gained popularity within the fan community for The World Ends with You for being one of the voice actors to be more active with the community. On Miranda's YouTube channel, she has made a number of Nagi-related videos such as reacting to and voicing internet memes relating to Nagi.

Tune in for the Entertainment Dudes Top 5 this week! We're talking about the DGA Awards, stars who are still acting, our favorite characters with prosthetics, and the New Voice Over Guide. Get the scoop on who won plus everything you need to know about getting into the voice over industry. Don't miss it!   #EntertainmentDudes #Top5 #DGAAwards #EverythingEverywhereAllAtOnce #TopGunMaverick #Fabelmans #Longevity #Stars #Acting #Prosthetics #VoiceOver #Guide #Agent #RateGuides #AwardsSeason #MovieNews #Celebrity #EntertainmentIndustry #Actors #VoiceActors #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #TVIndustry

The Comet Casino by Miranda & Scott Parkin is not only set in the stars but has an All-Star lineup including Tara Strong (#Loki, #DCSuperHeroGirls, #TeenTitansGo), Grey DeLise-Griffin (#ScoobyDoo, #TheLoudHouse, #AvatarTheLastAirbender), Billy West (#Futurama, #SpaceJam, #RenAndStimpy), Dee Bradley Baker (#American Dad, #PhineasAndFerb, #SpongeBobSquarePants, #StarTrekProdigy), Maurice LaMarche (#Animaniacs, #RickAndMorty, #InspectorGadget), Mindy Sterling (#Austin Powers, #TheGoldbergs, #TheLegendOfKora), Gary Anthony Williams (#DocMcStuffins, #BostonLegal, #TheBoondocks, #PuppyDogPals), Laraine Newman (#TheGroundlings, #SNL, #TheAdventuresOfPussInBoots), & and more! The showrunner is the amazing Ed Yeager (#LastManStanding, #DharmaAndGreg, #GraceUnderFire).   Comet Casino Merch: https://comet-casino-gift-shop.company.site/ Miranda's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/parkinart/ Miranda's Website: https://mparkinb.wixsite.com/parkinart Miranda's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@parkinart8140 Miranda's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mparkinb Agent: DPN https://dpntalent.com/talent/miranda-parkin/   Scott's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/scottparkinactor/ Scott's Twitter: https://twitter.com/californiagravy Agent: DPN https://dpntalent.com/talent/scott-parkin-3/   Scott Parkin is America's Commercial Actor, an improv acting specialist in film, Television, and Radio with over 27 years of experience as a performer. Scott has voiced over 2,000 radio & TV commercials as well as  appeared as a principal performer in over 200 on-camera commercials. He is a master at the “conversational, real read”. He has developed his techniques and how to teach them over his 27 years in commercial TV & Radio VO. Just some of Scott's commercial credits include:  ”Splenda”, “Eggo Waffles”, “AT&T”, “Capital One”, USPS”, “Shell”, “Stanton Optical”, “McDonald's, ‘Budweiser” and that is just a drop in the ocean.   Miranda Parkin is an American artist and voice talent based in Los Angeles. She the English voice of Nagi Usui in NEO: The World Ends with You. Parkin started doing vocal performances from a young age as a choir student as well as voice acting for a few commercials. She also has a passion for art and animation and is working on an animated pilot in which she will play a main character. She has gained popularity within the fan community for The World Ends with You for being one of the voice actors to be more active with the community. On Miranda's YouTube channel, she has made a number of Nagi-related videos such as reacting to and voicing internet memes relating to Nagi.

Kristian Penza is a long time set designer, builder, and director. After a long career working in the studio system as a set builder, Kristian didn't feel fulfilled. He decided to take the jump to independent designer/director and started his own production studio. Find out how Kristian's attitude to bending the rules, led him on an incredible journey!      

In the episode Cam and I cover the top Entertainment news for the week! Some awesome new series, some sad news, and a chance for Cam and I to play with ChatGPT. We laughed so hard when we let the AI write our show! Don't miss this! #MrBeast #TheMandalorianSeason3 #TheLastofUs #ChatGPT #LearnPrompting #PedroPascal #JustinRoiland #AdultSwim #RickandMorty #Elvis #EntertainmentDudesPodcast 1. Mr. Beast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus 2. Rick and Morty - https://decider.com/2023/01/25/rick-morty-co-creator-justin-roiland-fired-adult-swim-domestic-violence-charges/ 3. The Last of Us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLtkt8BonwM 4. Mandalorian 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znsa4Deavgg&t=1s 5. ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com/chat    

For those of you who don't know Janet Ivy then please allow us to introducer her. As an actress, producer, and entertainer Janet has spent over 30 years bringing life changing kids programming to children across the world. She has won over 11 Emmy awards for her programs and has spoken around the world.  In the beginning Janet was focused on teaching kids life skills, like studying, reading, and how to take care of our bodies. But, as her show grew and evolved she morphed into a space guru helping to launch the carriers of young aspiring astronauts  and scientists.  Janet's career has recently led her to become the President of Explore Mars Inc along side CEO Chris Carberry. (How does a children's entertainer become the President pf Explore Mars Inc.? She lets us in on the secret during this episode, and also tells us what the secret sauce is for success over her storied journey!    Join us for the final part of our two part series with this incredible and talented woman,    Please let us know what incredible things you've learned from your job that helped you succeed in the comments below!   

We don't want to give everything away, but we were thrilled to have Janet Ivy on the show. For the last 30 years she has enthralled and inspired children to think about living healthy lives, caring for others, overcoming, the value of learning, and of course, SPACE!  The 11 Time Emmy award winning actress and show host of Janets Planet, shares her secret to inspiring and uplifting others. It's a rally touching, powerful, and heart warming story with lessons you will be able to apply to your life.  Don't miss this wonderful first episode. Part 2 coming next week. 

This week in Entertainment has some some exciting numbers, some wild festivals, and of course one of our favorite all time books now available in public domain, but what did they do with it? Find out on this episode of Entertainment Dudes!    Elvis Laughing through his entire song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwbzxENP2eE   This 30-Year-Old Terminator VFX BLEW OUR MINDS! : Corridor Crew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXehBx0Yc_w

We had the awesome pleasure of having Triple Threat Writer/Producer/Director Greg Travis on the show a few months ago. Today we are going over the Top Five things we learned from this mad genius! Don't miss out. If you liked this episode you can check out Episodes 30 and 31 for Greg's complete interview. 

See the full interview at http://watch.EntertainmentDudes.com 00:00 Intro 00:50 1 - Be a Great Listener 03:47 2 - Learn How To Play 10:18 3 - Exercise For Creativity 14:38 4 - Keep Training 17:46 5 - Know Yourself 23:34 Close Everett Oliver is a 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry. Everett specializes in professional directing for Voice Over #auditions. He has experience as an animation demo co-producer, a private coach for commercial and animation, as well as a career-building consultant. Everett's unique experiences in voiceover casting, coupled with his vast experience in animation production, voiceover casting, talent management, and performance directing give his clients incredible insight into multiple facets of the business. When Everett puts on the director's hat to bring out the best reads for his clients on their auditions, he can draw a #performance out of them like no other. https://www.voiceactingdirector.com/        

https://www.sciff.org/ https://mobile.twitter.com/lisadesouza After graduating from the prestigious boarding school, Deerfield Academy, Lisa moved to New York where she attended Columbia University. Always an artist at heart, Lisa's practical side gave way to her independent spirit, and she enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The School for Film and Television. While working in the fashion industry, she started her career as an actor in the off-Broadway theater scene of New York City. However, she soon learned that her passion (and strength) was in writing and directing. After 25 productions…some of which won local awards…Lisa soon found herself drawn to a new medium, the internet. She moved to Los Angeles where she started producing and creating web content. Her work with many San Francisco Bay Area companies led her to take a seven-year hiatus from the “industry” while she pursued a successful career in the tech space. However, her heart always yearned to return to the arts. After selling her company and buying a ranch in Santa Clarita, CA Lisa found herself inspired to write again while taking long hikes with her dogs or riding her horses (literally) into the sunset. As with her days on stage, writing soon led to directing. She has written and directed several short films and is in pre-production with two features. She currently serves as the Founder & Executive Director of the Santa Clarita International Film Festival and, ever the entrepreneur, is spinning up two small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley. @santaclaritainternationalf3208

https://www.sciff.org/ https://mobile.twitter.com/lisadesouza After graduating from the prestigious boarding school, Deerfield Academy, Lisa moved to New York where she attended Columbia University. Always an artist at heart, Lisa's practical side gave way to her independent spirit, and she enrolled in the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The School for Film and Television. While working in the fashion industry, she started her career as an actor in the off-Broadway theater scene of New York City. However, she soon learned that her passion (and strength) was in writing and directing. After 25 productions…some of which won local awards…Lisa soon found herself drawn to a new medium, the internet. She moved to Los Angeles where she started producing and creating web content. Her work with many San Francisco Bay Area companies led her to take a seven-year hiatus from the “industry” while she pursued a successful career in the tech space. However, her heart always yearned to return to the arts. After selling her company and buying a ranch in Santa Clarita, CA Lisa found herself inspired to write again while taking long hikes with her dogs or riding her horses (literally) into the sunset. As with her days on stage, writing soon led to directing. She has written and directed several short films and is in pre-production with two features. She currently serves as the Founder & Executive Director of the Santa Clarita International Film Festival and, ever the entrepreneur, is spinning up two small businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley.

VFX Compositor Brad Moon is back for round 2 - The Menu, Renfield, The Peripheral, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more takes us deeper into the world of Compositing and the lessons and skills you have to have to compete in this super exciting and competitive industry. As we learned, even the shots you think no one touched, have the marks of Compositor all over it, from painting out lights, reflections, and crew, to coloring grass and rebuilding backgrounds. Don't miss out on this super informative episode! And you can see Cam again. That's always fun. 

VFX Compositor Brad Moon - The Menu, Renfield, The Peripheral, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more takes us deeper into the world of Compositing and the lessons and skills you have to have to compete in this super exciting and competitive industry. As we learned, even the shots you think no one touched, have the marks of Compositor all over it, from painting out lights, reflections, and crew, to coloring grass and rebuilding backgrounds. Don't miss out on this super informative episode! 

Check out Part 2 of Actor, Christian Howard's awesome interview. Go deep behind finding meaning, finding joy in every victory and changing your mindset to enjoy the entire process of following the dream.         

Christian Howard is an actor and stunt man hailing from across the pond. He talks about making the transition to Los Angeles, casting, when should you turn down a role and the attitude it takes to be an actor. We think you will love this as much as we did! 

Laura is a California-based modern wardrobe artist with specialties in costume design, commercial styling, fashion design, and personal shopping. She studied French literature at Reed College and graduated Cum Laude with an AA in fashion design from FIDM in San Francisco. At the turn of the millennium, Laura established the clothing line LB-426. San Francisco's nightlife elite and artists alike embraced her otherworldly designs, which included a collaboration with local artist DJ UFO!. LB-426 featured Laura's love of high-tech performance fabrics, technical sportswear, feminine silhouettes, and the color black. Press for Laura and LB-426 includes Paper Magazine, WWD, and Urb. Laura was recognized as one of the “30 under 30” by the San Francisco Design Center and her work was shown in the Booth-Clibborn Editions book Scrawl Too: More Dirt. Laura naturally gravitated to Hollywood, which began a new and challenging chapter of her design career. She is currently a member of the Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892 and Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705. Laura continues to work in moving and still pictures and has resurrected LB-426 as a personal-style blog. There Laura continues to keep her finger on the pulse of modern dark style, electronic music and shares her futuristic aesthetics. http://www.lauralbrody.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134654/

Laura is a California-based modern wardrobe artist with specialties in costume design, commercial styling, fashion design, and personal shopping. She studied French literature at Reed College and graduated Cum Laude with an AA in fashion design from FIDM in San Francisco. At the turn of the millennium, Laura established the clothing line LB-426. San Francisco's nightlife elite and artists alike embraced her otherworldly designs, which included a collaboration with local artist DJ UFO!. LB-426 featured Laura's love of high-tech performance fabrics, technical sportswear, feminine silhouettes, and the color black. Press for Laura and LB-426 includes Paper Magazine, WWD, and Urb. Laura was recognized as one of the “30 under 30” by the San Francisco Design Center and her work was shown in the Booth-Clibborn Editions book Scrawl Too: More Dirt. Laura naturally gravitated to Hollywood, which began a new and challenging chapter of her design career. She is currently a member of the Costume Designers Guild IATSE Local 892 and Motion Picture Costumers IATSE Local 705. Laura continues to work in moving and still pictures and has resurrected LB-426 as a personal-style blog. There Laura continues to keep her finger on the pulse of modern dark style, electronic music and shares her futuristic aesthetics. http://www.lauralbrody.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3134654/

David Goodman got his start in film working on Titanic in the art department and transitioned to Gaffer through G&E. From Union to freelance and beyond David Goodman gives us a behind the scenes peak at what a Gaffer does and what it takes to be successful at this very important position!  

David Goodman got his start in film working on Titanic in the art department and transitioned to Gaffer through G&E. From Union to freelance and beyond David Goodman gives us a behind the scenes peak at what a Gaffer does and what it takes to be successful at this very important position!  

Kim Dwinell joins the show to talk about her popular Graphic Novel Surfside Girls, how she came up with the idea, found and agent, got it published, and how Apple TV has turned it into an awesome new show! You won't want to miss this exciting journey. 

Jason and Cam finish up the VO session and then talk rates! The final animation will be available soon on the channel, but you can watch how it's made...now!  Part 2 of 2   GVAA Voice Over Rate Guide

In this episode, Jason has written an animation script for Cam to voice. Get a look inside a VO session as the voice actor is being directed live. The final cartoon will be available soon on the channel, so you will see the behind-the-scenes NOW... before it is released! Part 1

Ashley Ross is a brilliant hair and wig stylist for Film/TV/and Private collections! Join us while we check out how in the ever loving world she does what she does. What's the difference between hair on the face, head, nose? How they color it? What kind of hair do they use and what tools do they need? How do they do it? You're about to find out in PART 2!    

Ashley Ross is a brilliant hair and wig stylist for Film/TV/and Private collections! Join us while we check out how in the ever loving world she does what she does. What's the difference between hair on the face, head, nose? How they color it? What kind of hair do they use and what tools do they need? How do they do it? You're about to find out! 

Whether it's Christian Music, Country, Rap, or Hip Hop Stephen has always found a way to leave his Mark. With over 400 Music videos and TV shows spanning 30+ years Director/Producer Stephen Yake tells us what it takes to always be reinventing how things are done! Find out how to pitch shows, find work life balance, and even a little bit about budgeting as an independent contractor or production company! 

Whether it's Christian Music, Country, Rap, or Hip Hop Stephen has always found a way to leave his Mark. With over 400 Music videos and TV shows spanning 30+ years Director/Producer Stephen Yake tells us what it takes to always be reinventing how things are done!

Entertainment Attorney Robert Sciglimpaglia gives us the ups and downs, ins and outs of how California's AB5 will affect you as an entertainment professional. Contact Robert if you need help navigating AB5 or any other Entertainment Law issue: http://www.robscigesq.com/   #actors #producers #directors #gigwork #gigworker #independentcontractor

Townsend Coleman shares highlights from his amazing career including stories from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Tick, #Transformers, and Adventures In Odyssey! He also talks about the importance of being grateful and sharing with others.

Townsend Coleman is an American voice actor who has performed in many animated series and TV commercials beginning in the early 1980s. Among his most notable roles are Michaelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wayne Gretzky on ProStars, and the title characters in Where's Wally? and The Tick. Townsend shares his wisdom and humor with the dudes in part 1 of this amazing interview!

How does Hollywood handle fan service, and is fan service a good thing or a bad thing? The Dudes also talk about how pandemics have changed the entertainment industry in the past and will change the direction forward!

Jason and Cam are out this week, so enjoy some words of wisdom you might have missed from previous guests! 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Shun Lee Fong - Passion 01:00 Epic Voice Guy, Jon Bailey - Ryan Reynolds did what? 02:38 Liz Atherton on Talent Agents 03:15 Roy Yokelson, Audio Guru - Peer Pressure 04:14 Everett Oliver, Voice Director - Knowing Yourself 05:30 Shun Lee Fong - Knowing who you are 07:23 Everett Oliver - Keep Training 08:35 J. Michael Collins - Be the weird little car 09:53 Everett Oliver - Character Repertoire 10:25 Rob Sciglimpaglia - Are You an Actor? 10:38 J. Michael Collins - The 2nd Casting Revolution 13:46 Rei Kennex - Getting Started in Cosplay 14:48 Shun Lee Fong - Draw from your experiences! 16:29 Closing

Jason and Cam take a deeper look into the Mandoverse with cool #BTS footage of the costuming, animatronics, and vehicles that bring #StarWars to life!

Jason joins up for Anaheim for this year's Star Wars Celebration! https://www.starwarscelebration.com/

Jason is on location at Star Wars Celebration! Stay tuned this Saturday for an AMAZING episode!

J. Michael and Anna Collins keep VO ATLANTA alive, share tips on Voice over agents, manager, and demo reels. They share insightful thoughts on the direction of voice-over in 2022. Catch up with the Entertainment Dudes as they speak with voice-over actor, demo producer, and vocal talent coach, J. Michael Collins, and organizer, promoter, and voice over angel Anna Collins as they share their ideas for Voice Over Atlanta, what it takes to lead a successful voice-over conference, and tips and tricks to be a better voice over artist! https://www.onevoiceconference.com/one-voice-conference-usa-2022-tickets-schedule/ https://voatlanta.me/ https://www.jmcvoiceover.com/euro-vo-retreat/

Justin T. Lee  is a director, graphic designer, VFX Flame Artist, Puppeteer & creator of the viral fan film Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Animated Series. We break down the behind the scenes ST:TNG:TAS as well as Thunderbirds 1965 and the hit kid's show Miikshi!   Originally working on Filmed in Supermarionation as a puppeteer and visual effects artist, Justin T. Lee would go on to co-lead the #Thunderbirds 1965 anniversary project alongside Stephen La Riviera. In 2021, it was announced he would be part of Anderson Entertainment's Thunderbirds series of audio adaptations, voicing regular characters Scott, John, the Hood, and Kyrano. Lee had previously recorded lines as Scott for both Filmed in Supermarionation and Thunderbirds 1965.   With his wife Lindsay Lee, he co-founded the production company Gazelle Automations (named after a company of the same name from The Duchess Assignment), which has produced the children's television shows Miikshi and Power Lines.   Watch Justin's Star Trek Love Letter here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz2pVqrEkI Watch Miikshi here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFF64BHVg0o&list=PLFj9CLKQggfmuSoL7xCmYFt5wBbWfYU0j Thunderbirds 1965 (The Anniversary Episodes): https://www.century21films.co.uk/#/thunderbirds-50th-anniversary-specials/ Follow Gazelle Automations on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gazelle_inc How Justin made TNG: TAS : https://youtu.be/xcRzkRTlUY4

Justin T. Lee  is a director, graphic designer, VFX Plame Artist, Puppeteer & creator of the viral fan film Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Animated Series. Originally working on Filmed in Supermarionation as a puppeteer and visual effects artist, Lee would go on to co-lead the Thunderbirds 1965 anniversary project alongside Stephen La Rivière. He has been credited with coming up with the idea of adapting the audio stories, some time after having filmed the new puppet sequences for Filmed in Supermarionation. In 2021, it was announced he would be part of Anderson Entertainment's Thunderbirds series of audio adaptations, voicing regular characters Scott, John, the Hood and Kyrano. Lee had previously recorded lines as Scott for both Filmed in Supermarionation and Thunderbirds 1965.   With his wife Lindsay Lee, he co-founded the production company Gazelle Automations (named after a company of the same name from The Duchess Assignment), which has produced the children's television shows Miikshi and Power Lines.   Watch Justin's Star Trek Love Letter here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jyz2pVqrEkI Follow Gazelle Automations on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gazelle_inc How Justin made TNG: TAS : https://youtu.be/xcRzkRTlUY4

Join us for another exciting guest! Megan Alexander! Megan has covered a variety of news topics like the last 10 Super Bowls, swimming with wild animals, covering an adventure travel story or chatting with celebrities. She is known for her sense of humor and knack for putting people at ease while entertaining and informing the public. For the 2014 and 2015 NFL seasons, she covered Thursday Night Football on CBS. She hosts popular sports podcast “Women Talk Sport”. An actress and producer, her film credits include roles in the movies Space Warriors, Redeemed, Heartbeats, and in the television dramas “Nashville” on ABC and “Still the King” on CMT. She is Executive Producer of the feature film “HEARTBEATS”. Megan hosts the nationally televised Inspirational Country Music Awards each year from Nashville, TN.   You can check out her books here: http://faithinthespotlight.com/

https://www.travistelevision.com/ Greg P. Travis is an Emmy-Award-winning Television and Streaming Content Producer and Greg also serves as CEO of Travis Television (TTV), an Emmy Award-winning TV production company specializing in entertainment news, promotions, and marketing. For the past 27 years, Greg has been a regional Producer for the shows Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. TTV has produced TV marketing campaigns and promotional content for virtually every major TV Network and music superstar in the world including Rolling Stones, Springsteen, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, and many many others. As an extension of TTV's music involvement, TTV has guided major corporate launches including the creation and implementation of the Walmart TV in-store promotional network, coordinating the book and music advertising over a ten-year period, which grew to become the largest in-store promotional network in the world. The TTV team provides crews and production services to most major networks, such as the BBC, Disney, CBS, VH-1, MTV, Comedy Central, and others. TTV produces documentary television specials for several major networks. Branded Entertainment content for companies such as Scripps Networks to Nissan North America.   Charity organizations are very special to our team and we love producing High-Impact Fund Raising presentations.  Some of the more notable organizations include Stand Up to Cancer, TJ Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, and many Caribbean charities around the islands. ‍ Greg is also a Co-Founder of 2 San Francisco Bay Area companies including BIA Controls, Inc. Greg served as the driving force behind the brand's marketing direction and product launches, and was responsible for consumer product education and communication, product experience, and product advertising.

https://www.travistelevision.com/ Greg P. Travis is an Emmy-Award-winning Television and Streaming Content Producer and Greg also serves as CEO of Travis Television (TTV), an Emmy Award-winning TV production company specializing in entertainment news, promotions, and marketing. For the past 27 years, Greg has been a regional Producer for the shows Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. TTV has produced TV marketing campaigns and promotional content for virtually every major TV Network and music superstar in the world including Rolling Stones, Springsteen, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, and many many others. As an extension of TTV's music involvement, TTV has guided major corporate launches including the creation and implementation of the Walmart TV in-store promotional network, coordinating the book and music advertising over a ten-year period, which grew to become the largest in-store promotional network in the world. The TTV team provides crews and production services to most major networks, such as the BBC, Disney, CBS, VH-1, MTV, Comedy Central, and others. TTV produces documentary television specials for several major networks. Branded Entertainment content for companies such as Scripps Networks to Nissan North America.   Charity organizations are very special to our team and we love producing High-Impact Fund Raising presentations.  Some of the more notable organizations include Stand Up to Cancer, TJ Martell Foundation, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, and many Caribbean charities around the islands. ‍ Greg is also a Co-Founder of 2 San Francisco Bay Area companies including BIA Controls, Inc. Greg served as the driving force behind the brand's marketing direction and product launches, and was responsible for consumer product education and communication, product experience, and product advertising.

This week the Dudes talk about the tips and tricks of working with clients, how to get clients, how to work with them, budget, pricing, and delivery!   Rate Guides for VO: GVAA Voiceover Rate Guide - https://globalvoiceacademy.com/gvaa-rate-guide-2/ GFTB International Voiceover Rate Guide - https://rates.gravyforthebrain.com/   Robert Sciglimpaglia on setting up your entertainment business: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gnmpj-11664aa