The Interesting Podcast (with Brian Ballance)

This episode is the return appearance of the fantastic Tara Platt! We talk about her recent trip around Europe, becoming a Lady of Scotland, the process of making her interactive book Zartana, her debut novel Prep School for Serial Killers and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Tara! Instagram/Twitter: @TaraPlatt TikTok: @TheTaraPlatt www.taraplatt.com www.monkeymayhemhub.com Buy her books! https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Platt/e/B009W4EEF2?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter/Instagram: @PodOfInterest

This episode is the 4TH APPEARANCE of the great Derek Arnold! We talk about him being a captain of the puppeteer team for Jurassic World: Dominion, what it was like working through the pandemic, getting to work with practical dinosaurs, what it takes to puppeteer a dilophosaurus and a Dimetrodon, big lessons he learned on set, the process of shooting a sequence from the puppet team's perspective and SO MUCH MORE! WARNING: THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter/Instagram: @PodOfInterest Support the show! www.patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with the FANTASTIC Jim Pirri! We talk him learning multiple languages as a kid, performing Shakespeare with Val Kilmer, doing set construction before working on Beverly Hills 90210, working on FRIENDS, memorizing 3 pages of Italian for his Red Dead Redemption 2 audition, how much he enjoys Performance Capture and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Jim! Instagram/Twitter: @Jim_Pirri Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter/Instagram: @PodOfInterest Support the show! www.patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with actor/director/coach Walt Gray IV. In this episode we talk about working on Shakespeare, getting a lead role in high school by accident, Going to UCLA, working on The Newsroom, taking a class from the legendary Gordon Hunt, working as a PA at the Sony MoCap stages, how important communication is and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Walt! Instagram: @dash_rendar_007 Twitter: @WalterGrayIV007 Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show and get early releases! www.Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with the incredible Stephen Oyoung! We talk about him wanting to be a comic book artist growing up, fight coordinating on 47 Ronin, getting blown up while doubling Baze in Rogue One, his LEGENDARY audition for Mr. Negative, getting to be Jason Todd in the upcoming Gotham Knights game and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Stephen! Twitter: @MrStephenOyoung Instagram: @StephenOyoung www.stephenoyoung.com Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show and get early releases! www.Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with the incredibly talented JB Blanc! We talk about him going to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, teaching in a maximum security prison, misconceptions on what actors and directors actually do, getting the call for The Count of Monte Cristo after quitting acting, moving to the states, blacking out screaming as the Hulk, his INCREDIBLE performance as Vander in Arcane and SO MUCH MORE! Be sure to check him out in the new season of Barry, premiering April 24th on HBO! Follow JB! Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @TheJBBlanc www.jbblanc.com Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show! www.patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with the LEGEND, Kiran Shah! We talk about getting his start at the Red Buddha Theatre Company, learning mask and mime technique, getting into stunts, being Superman's scale double, working on Dark Crystal, being an Ewok, getting hanged in Braveheart, his amazing work on Lord of the Rings, having 2 WORLD RECORDS and MUCH MORE! Follow Kiran! Twitter: @littlekiranshah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleKiranShah http://www.littlekiran.com/ Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.comA Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show! Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with the fantastic Charissa Barton! In this episode, we talk about her starting in tap dancing at 3 years old, moving from Canada to New York, going to Juilliard, traveling the world with the Parson's Dance Company, the importance of finding your people, creating Axis Connect with her sister, her choreography process and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Charissa! Instagram: @CharissaBarton Twitter: @CharissaBarton1 www.charissabarton.com Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show at www.patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with Don Marshall AKA The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts guy on TikTok! In this episode, we talk about how he used to be an investigative journalist, the crazy hours he worked and wild situations he got into as a reporter, the special way he was introduced to Lord of the Rings, how he got started on TikTok, his new TTRPG series and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Don! TikTok/Twitter/Instagram/Twitch/Patreon: @DonMarshall72 Don's merch: https://www.donmarshall72merch.com/ Don's TTRPG: https://theunpredictedparty.podbean.com/ Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the delightful, gem-of-a-human-being known as Ciaran Byrne. We talk about him working as a plasterer for over 20 years, moving from Northern Ireland to Nantucket, being inspired by the play Doubt to become an actor, How Catherine Zeta-Jones helped him propose to his wife, shaving his head to play Angus is Diery, how he got involved with The Irish Repertory Theatre and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Ciaran! Twitter/Instagram: @RealCiaranByrne www.ciaranpatrickbyrne.com Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show and get early releases! Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with the fantastic Elias Toufexis! We talk about him growing up in Montréal, taking a chair to the head while wrestling, his love of theatre, combatting imposter syndrome, signing the Golden Book with William Shatner, how to make a living as an actor and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Elias! Twitter: @EliasToufexis Instagram: @RealEliasToufexis Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show! www.Patreon.com/JediBrian www.teepublic.com/user/brianballance

This episode is with world-renowned acting coach, Bernard Hiller! We talk about why traveling is so good for you, his training at Summer Stock, moving from New York to LA, Developing his teaching technique, how he started working with Emilio Rivera, the importance of asking for help and SO MUCH MORE! Be sure to check out his classes at bernardhiller.com, his first book Stop Acting, Start Living on Audible and be on the lookout for his new book The Revolutionary Guide to Acting coming out in July of this year! Follow Bernard! Instagram: @bernard.hiller Twitter: @bernard_hiller www.bernardhiller.com Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Instagram: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with award-winning producer, Caroline Kermel. We talk about her moving a lot as a kid, working her way from executive assistant to producer, what it means to work in production, winning a Saturn award for Star Wars Rebels, what it was like attending the Emmys, what makes a good producer and MUCH MORE! Follow Caroline! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-robinson-kermel-66aba452/ Twitter: @CarolineKermel Follow Brian! Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Support the show! Patreon.com/JediBrian https://www.teepublic.com/user/brianballance

This episode is with the fantastic Brant Russell! We talk about him growing up singing in Texas, touring the western US in college with an a-cappella group, traveling to South Africa, going to grad school in Boston, the process of writing his capstone, why the words we use are so important and so much more! Follow Brant! Instagram/Twitter: @BrantRussell Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest Patreon.com/JediBrian for early releases!

This episode is with tv writer, short story author and one of my favorite novelists, Jordan! We talk about him being from the Ozarks, how Midnight Rider came to be, trying to balance art and commerce, how the pandemic may have changed the entertainment industry, his take on writer's block, the importance of cultivating the artist, getting inspiration from multiple places, his writing process across different mediums and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Jordan! Twitter: @jordan_harper Check out his newsletter, Welcome To The Hammer Party: https://jordanharper.substack.com/ Buy Jordan's books! amazon.com/Jordan-Harper/e/B009BXPJEY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1642707192&sr=8-2 Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest

Happy 2022! This episode is with my good friend Alexandra Pica! We talk about our first movie together, moving to Atlanta, getting into Yoga, traveling by herself, the importance of being present, playing multiple characters in her new movie and MUCH MORE! Follow Alex on Instagram: @alexpica/@healthybeingwpica www.alexandrapica.com Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest You can support the show and get episodes EARLY by joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with martial artist/stunt performer Ross Kohnstam! We talk about starting martial arts at 7 years old, teaching himself tricking, being the 7th person EVER to land a Triple Corkscrew, doubling Spider-man for the Insomniac game, playing multiple characters on The Mandalorian and MUCH MORE! Follow Ross! Instagram: @rosskohnstam Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the fantastic Kola Bokinni! We talk about creating his character in his first play, learning different accents, having emergency dental surgery AND handling a hawk on Black Mirror, auditioning for Ted Lasso, learning the NSYNC dance, what it was like shooting the Isaac-central episode and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Kola! Twitter: @KolaBokinni Instagram: @kolabokinni Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bokinnikola/ Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the multi-talented B. Dave Walters! We talk about always doing multiple things at once, being a black belt in more than one martial art, touring with Evanescence as a bodyguard, being inspired by Shakespeare to become a writer, why he moved to LA, the process of writing D&D: A Darkened Wish, his upcoming documentary Dear America: From a Black Guy and so much more! Be sure to catch him as the DM on Invitation to Party: The Scoundrels of Waterdeep, Friday's at 3pm on G4TV! Follow B. Dave on Twitter/Instagram: @BDaveWalters Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian also at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with animator Lindsay Thompson! We talk about her growing up in LA, randomly getting into animation, moving to New Zealand on a whim for work, the differences between animating for movies and games, the joys of creative freedom and MUCH MORE! Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @Binzimation Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode with writer/director Benjamin Lancaster! We talk about him putting on Christmas pageants with his family, directing a live audio drama for IPR, the intricacies of getting your eyebrow pierced, behind the scenes of Walt's Frozen Head, his inspiration for World of Tomorrow SO MUCH MORE! Follow Ben! Twitter: @WaltsFrzenHead www.waltsfrozenhead.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf9Jlqj0wGd8iUKG6zscFMw Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prototypeworldoftomorrow Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the fantastic, award-winning costume designer Ann Closs-Farley! We talk about her being one of 14 kids, her greatest talent show performance, switching from acting to costume designing, working on Toy Story: The Musical, being ok with failure and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Ann! Instagram: @clossfarley www.annclossfarley.com Follow Brian! Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the gem-of-a-human-being, Jennifer Hale! We talk about how we see the world, growing from trauma, finding your truth in your art, how she came up with her new coaching platform SkillsHub, being a World Record holder and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Jennifer! Instagram: @jhalegram Twitter: @jhaletweets Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jenniferhale Check out SkillsHub: https://acting.skillshub.life/ Follow Brian! Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with Keythe Farley! We talk about playing trombone growing up, where his interest in entertainment started, why talent outweighs who you know, our favorite nuggets of wisdom, his FANTASTIC podcast and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Keythe! Instagram: @keythefarley Twitter: @faronear www.keythefarley.com Check out LIVE FROM THE LOUNGE with Keythe Farley: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tMpjVHdCIiHTfdQkWFeja Follow Brian! Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with one of my closest friends and ROCKSTAR Slim Gillian! We talk about how we met in a gas station, moving around as a kid, learning music at a young age, celebrating your wins, forgiving your failures, his upcoming tour and so much more! Follow Slim on Instagram/Twitter: @Slimtronic5k Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/slimtronic5k www.slimtronic5000.com Help support his upcoming tour here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-back-the-get-back-up-again-tour-2021?fbclid=IwAR0F-lPzsnZU6KcGNrlQAjc3UXdrcVDXEzlA-VaoGhWwlIzkGQQpVX4rdls Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is the return of Danica Rockwood! We talk about how she chooses her characters, navigating how to be creative and still pay your bills, the ins-and-outs of her multiple platforms, how fast "sudden" really is and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Danica on Twitter: @ODanicaRockwood Instagram: @Danica_Rockwood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanicaRockwoodOfficial Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danicarockwood Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DanicaAndDavid Follow Brian on Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the incredibly talented Tara Platt! We talk about her going to 14 schools growing up, how she wanted to be a neurosurgeon, working on soap operas, her first VO gig, getting to work with her husband, the importance of finishing your projects and MUCH more! Follow Tara on Twitter/Instagram: @taraplatt and at www.taraplatt.com Keep up with her latest projects at https://monkeymayhemhub.com Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with Marcello Haynes! We talk about driving from Florida to Rhode Island, how he became a gondolier, the technique of rowing a gondola, what it's like being a small business owner, how he was once a high school physics teacher, what brought him to Naples and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Marcello on Instagram: @matthewmarcello / @LaGondolaNaples / @LaGondolaProv Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian or at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with Bob Bergen! We talk about having a dream of playing Porky Pig since he was 5, getting to see Mel Blanc work, being a tour guide at Universal, getting help from a squirrel, opening for Kenny Rogers, playing No-Face and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Bob on Twitter: @BobBergen Instagram: @bergen.bob www.bobbergen.com Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com

This episode is with the POWERFUL Alex McKenna! We talk about her being from LA, studying neuroscience, getting a scar from a kangaroo, being starstruck on Legend of Korra, what it means to go "full Sadie" and MUCH more! Follow Alex on: Instagram: @maxmagpie Twitter: @MsAlexMcKenna Follow Brian on: Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the delightful Earl T. Kim! We talk about his history with glitter, how an instructor changed his life, auditioning for a teacher in Russia, his beautiful short film Han, playing Norio in Ghost of Tsushima and so much more! Follow Earl on Twitter: @earlofsammich Instagram: @fyrestorm Twitch.tv/earlofsammitch Watch Han on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Han-Earl-T-Kim/dp/B08CZ4J3GP Follow Brian on Instagram/Twitter/Everything: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Instagram: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with one of my new favorite people, the incredibly talented and hilarious, Yuri Lowenthal! We talk about traveling the world, knowing multiple languages, living in Japan, how D&D made him a better person, how he got into voiceover, his new show Orbital Redux and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Yuri on Instagram/Twitter: @YuriLowenthal Check out the trailer for his new show, Orbital Redux: vimeo.com/513085307 Check out his travel show Up Up & Away: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzZgNNVHxbExgRhvWc3yQAEgaj9W4gnfG You can buy his book Voice Over Voice Actor on Amazon and Audible! Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram/Everything: @JediBrian or at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with event coordinator and MASTER LIBRARIAN Daniel Kennedy! We talk about him going to school for history, how he got into art, what goes into planning big events, designing the Ahsoka jersey, his love of the LFC, his frenchie Miles and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Daniel on Twitter: @DanielKennedyDK Instagram: @danielkennedy Twitch: Twitch.tv/TL_DK Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest and at www.pateron.com/JediBrian

This episode is with actor/writer/director Justin Taite! We talk about how martial arts helped his acting, learning Stella Adler's technique, how he makes his TikTok videos, the research that goes into his projects, making The Awful Kind and so much more! Follow Justin on TikTok/Instagram/Twitter: @JustinTaite Check out The Awful Kind: https://vimeo.com/364185590 Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian or at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with Jeffrey Pierce! We talk about rebuilding motorcycles, learning things the hard way, being nominated for a BAFTA, his writing process for The Reckoning series, breaking down Tommy from The Last of Us and MUCH more! Follow Jeffrey on Twitter: @pierce_jeffrey Instagram: @jeffreypierce71 Learn more about his books at www.thereckoningseries.com Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram/Everything: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the INCREDIBLE Greg Baldwin! We talk about his love of Disney, working on the movie credits for Marvel's Phase 2, how a 17th birthday gift came full circle, getting the role of Iroh and Aku, his Tera Sinube theory and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Greg on Twitter/Instagram: @GregBaldwinIroh Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/newaku Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram/Everything: @JediBrian or at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PofOfInterest

This episode is with Tohoru Masamune! We talk about him graduating from MIT, how his education influenced his acting pursuits, introducing the totem in Inception, learning Shredder's speech in English And Japanese for TMNT, basing some characters on his family, auditioning for Ghost of Tsushima on crutches and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Tohoru! Instagram/Twitter: @tohorumasamune Follow Brian! Instagram/Twitter/Everything: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast! Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with my good friend Callie Wills! We talk about her love of theatre, how she got into voiceover, making her own stuff, inspiring each other to chase our dreams, the different projects we've worked on together, her latest audio project DEPARTURE and so much more! Follow Callie on Instagram: @calliewills_va Twitter: @Callie_Forney Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4O6dXKiu46y5Zdpp6DIBzQ Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the hilarious and talented Casey Hamilton! We talk about him surviving the snowstorms in Texas, becoming a teacher at a school he used to attend, starting on TikTok, his process for making his videos, the importance of acknowledging creator burnout and so much more! Follow Casey on TikTok: @MrHamilton Instagram: @chsteakhouse Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian or at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with my friend Kristina Morss! We talk about her growing up playing a bunch of sports and instruments, how dangerous she is with a ball, starting college at 13, how she got into sound production, The Closing Credits podcast and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Kristina on Instagram and Twitter: @kristinamorss Her website: www.kristinamorss.com Follow The Closing Credits Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @closingcred Follow Brian on Instagram and Twitter: @JediBrian His website: www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with my new friend Joe Perez! We talk about how he got into stunts, what a stunt rigger actually does, how a casket tried to kill him, a time he got a burrito from Jackie Chan, his favorite episode worked on of The Mandalorian and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Joe on Instagram: @ninjoeperez Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram/Everything: @JediBrian or at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with Jason Paige! We talk about him growing up singing, when his love of performing started, how he came to sing the Pokémon theme song, what that process was like, advice for pursuing success and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasonpaige Twitter: @jasonpaigeshow Facebook: Facebook.com/jasonpaigeshow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2XYGW_iC8xtSgV_xdQRc6A Website: www.jasonpaige.com Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with filmmakers Matthew Pye and Joshua Mitton! We talk about where their interest in filmmaking started, making several short films together, what their process is from idea to screen, learning the business side of the film industry and much more! Check out their new movie concrete_savanna available on VOD everywhere February 2nd! Follow Matt on Instagram: @psychedelic_hemingway Follow Josh on Instagram: @joshua_mitton Follow Brian on Twitter/Instagram: @JediBrian and at www.brianballance.com

This episode is with Taylor Gray! We talk about where his interest in acting started, working on Wonderstruck with Kevin Durant, what filming a Nickelodeon sitcom was like, his audition for Ezra Bridger, writing and performing Sold in the Name of Sex and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Taylor on Instagram: @taylorgray3 Twitter: @iamtaylorgray Follow Brian on Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with Raquel Horsford Best! We talk about her process and love of dance, auditioning for STOMP, what it was like touring the world as a black woman, a beautiful experience she had in South Africa, starting Rock Your Best and SO MUCH MORE! Follow Raquel: Instagram: @rockyourbest_fit Twitter: @RockYourBest Website: www.rockyourbest.com Follow Brian: Twitter/Instagram/Everywhere: @JediBrian or www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest Patreon: Patreon.com/JediBrian

This episode is with my friend Josh Slaby! We talk about training together, how he first got into martial arts, a time when he was homeless, his thoughts on technology in martial arts, going to Japan and MUCH more! You can follow Josh on Instagram: @tosa_no_kaiden Follow Brian: Twitter/Instagram/Everywhere: @JediBrian or www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode the return of one of my best friends in the whole world, Victor Espinosa! We talk about life from the past 5 years(since his last appearance on the show), working on several projects together, some crazy camping stories, things he's learned while surrounded by nature and his new venture with Authentik Florida! Follow Victor and his adventures on: Twitter: @VGEspinosa Instagram: @AuthentikFlorida Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQiv8gvJ8eR-MG5g3U3DmuA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticFlori1 His website: www.authentikflorida.com Follow Brian: Twitter/Instagram/Everywhere: @JediBrian or www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the FASCINATING Mariana van Zeller! We talk about her growing up in Portugal, wanting to be a journalist at 12 years old, moving to New York just before 9/11, the process of making her documentaries, covering different black markets, her new show TRAFFICKED (Wednesdays at 9/8c on NatGeo) and much more! You can follow Mariana on Instagram/Twitter: @marianavz You can follow Brian on Instagram/Twitter: @JediBrian You can follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with the hilarious Kris Collins! We talk about raising our dogs, crazy stories from her time at hair school, her process for making her TikTok videos, staying true to yourself with your content and MUCH more! Follow Kris on TikTok: @KallMeKris Instagram: @kallmekris_4 and check out her Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiciOsypkXcqSFqSPd-NRVA Follow Brian: Twitter/Instagram/Everywhere: @JediBrian or www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest

This episode is with my friend Christian Pyles! We talk about him being from the Dominican Republic, how Dora the Explorer was reversed, moving to the states with $100 in his pocket, starting his own video production company, the different projects we've worked on together and MUCH more! Follow Christian on Instagram: @christianpyles and @pylesofmedia Check out his website: www.pylesofmedia.com Follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram: @JediBrian Check out Brian's other work at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest If you'd like to support the show, you can do so at Patreon.com/JediBrian or by leaving a positive review wherever you found this podcast.

This episode is with the INCREDIBLE concept artist, Matthew Savage! We talk about him growing up drawing in Bristol, starting out getting tea and coffee for the art department, his first concept art gig, what that job actually entails, his work on Star Wars, Dr. Who, X-men and MUCH more! Follow Matt on Instagram: @mattsav.concept Check out his website: www.mattsavconcept.com Follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram: @JediBrian Check out Brian's other work at www.brianballance.com Follow The Interesting Podcast on Twitter: @PodOfInterest If you'd like to support the show, you can do so at Patreon.com/JediBrian or by leaving a positive review wherever you found this podcast.