The Iron Skillet Podcast

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This past year has been a crazy one. We promised you some new content and its on the way! After over a year of silence we dusted off the mics got back in the studio and started recording. In this episode we talk about our most recent event opening for up gangstagrass, why stopped recording for a while and we give you guys some updates on what were working on and what we have planned. Tune in to this weeks episode of the podcast and stay tuned were going to keep the episodes coming!

Gangstagrass @ Bright Box Theater Sat, Mar 12 @ 9:00PM Bright Box Theater, Winchester, VA Banjos and rappers shouldn't sound this good together. But they do. Masterminded by Rench

The Iron Skillet Podcast hosts their annual Winter Benefit supporting CCAP of Winchester and featuring some of the best artists in the region! For this event, we are asking the community to bring donation items. Items in need include: warm clothes blankets & linens coats gloves socks There will also be prizes raffled off and merchandise for sale with all the proceeds from these going to CCAP. 80% of ticket sales will also be donated to the non-profit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 @ 8PM Doors, bar, & kitchen open at 7pm $10 advance, $15 at the door TIX & INFO: https://ironskilletwinterbenefit.eventbrite.com ALL-STANDING - Limited bar stool seating available on a first come, first served basis ALL AGES

On this episode we discuss what we've been up to during our time away from the podcast, what we've learned along the way, and talk about our upcoming 3rd annual Back To School event at Bright Box.

Doesn't it seem like there aren't as many original movie soundtracks nowadays? Check out our thoughts and favorites on this serving of Side Dish Sunday!

On this weeks episode we had Jeff Wiltshire and James Bowens from Cannon Prep Basketball join us. We talk about all the details for their program from age groups to skill levels, what their training course and play schedule looks like, and what it took to get the prep group off the ground. In the midst of a pandemic when the community and youth needed it most they successfully operated under safe conditions and follow all COVID protocols. Cannon Prep Basketball prepares athletes for the next level of gameplay and instills a relentless attitude for achieving excellence, offering fundamental and advanced level basketball training from 1 on 1 to group settings.

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we have Zack Kravits who is a filmmaker, photographer and a full time creative coach. Zack has made it his mission to show creatives how to build a successful and sustainable business that allows them the freedom to live the life they want. Zack got started in the filmmaking industry shooting his own fitness VLOGS in hopes of becoming a fitness influencer. As his skills as a videographer started to improve and he started producing higher quality content he began getting hired by other fitness influencers to shoot their VLOGS and branded content. This eventually led to shooting weddings, content for brands and working with some high level lifestyle entrepreneurs. Zack was able to leave his job as a personal trainer and build a full time freelancing business as a content creator. This was great but after a while the countless hours, cross country flights and late night editing sessions started to add up. Zack realized if he wanted to become more financially successful he had to start thinking outside of the box and find a way to increase his revenue without it being directly related to giving more of his time. This is when the creators blueprint was formed. Zack created an online coaching course where he would take limited numbers of students 2-3 times a year and teach them how to take their side hustle and turn it into a extremely successful business. It has become Zack's mission to empower other's who are stuck in situations like he was unhappy with their current job to go all in on their passion as a filmmaker and make it their full time job. In this episode we talk about how focusing on one thing and going all in instead of hopping from idea to idea can lead to the life you've been dreaming of a lot more quickly than you think. How pain can be our biggest motivator in life to push us into situations that force us to change, overcome adversity and reach new levels. As well as how to build your business in a way that allows you the freedom to buy back your time, continue to grow and elevate your vision instead of getting stuck in the hamster wheel of client work. This episode is pack with so much value Zack did an amazing job sharing his story and he gave a lot of tips and advice along the way. Check out this week's episode of The Iron Skillet Podcast with Zack Kravits!

On this weeks episode of The Iron Skillet Podcast we have experienced designer, mentor and creative director Malcolm Lofton. Over the years Malcolm has leveled up his skill sets in the field of business and marketing, going from retail management in a sporting goods store to assisting startups, working with small business and mentoring creatives. We discuss what it takes to get out of the hometown mentality, moving to a big city and handling big opportunities, and we even laugh and joke about our trip to Chicago for a visit. So much inspiration and knowledge is packed into this episode. Take a listen!

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we have Ryan Oakes, a recording artist from Northern Virginia. Ryan started making music when he was in high school but it went from freestyling at parties for fun to making a decision to take it seriously when one of his friends gave him a challenge to put out a mixtape. 10 years later and now he's dropped over 25 music videos, 3 albums and 50 singles and he recently just hit 100 million total streams on Spotify. In this episode we talk about how important it is to remain consistent in making and sharing your music to grow your fan base and skills as an artist, how this year in quarantine really helped him to learn, evolve and gain some clarity for what his goals are moving forward as an artist. And we get an inside scoop on his upcoming project Mass Hysteria and what the fans can expect from him in 2021. Ryan is proof that if you love something and work hard you can make a living doing what you're passionate about. So let's get into it, check out this week's episode of The Iron Skillet Podcast with Ryan Oakes!

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we have Rello. Rello is the DJ for top charting music artists Lil Skies. Rello had been DJ-ing in his hometown in PA for years when him and Skies got linked up. They put on some shows together that pulled hundreds of kids out to watch. Fast forward a couple years and Rello has toured not only the United States but the entire world and performed on stages in front of thousands of people. Most recently participating in Rolling Louds first ever virtual music festival breaking all types of viewing and streaming records. In this episode Rello talks about how he fell in love with the art of DJ-ing taking on any and every event forcing him to learn all different genres of music. He really attributes taking on those events outside of his comfort zone early on in his career for ability to grow his library and learn how to entertain any group of people. He talks about different tactics he uses to practice and perfect his skills in the art of DJ-ing and how he recently started applying these same tactics to music production. We talk about the lifestyle of artists on tour and experiencing different cultures while traveling overseas. Rello tells us about how this down period from DJ-ing due to COVID gave him time to focus on growing in other areas of his life, to elevate his business and collaborate with other artists. Tune into this episode of The Iron Skillet Podcast with Rello! Connect with Rello on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imrello/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/imrello

We are back with new episodes of The Iron Skillet Podcast and this week we have Luke Strege a photographer and videographer from St. Louis Missouri. Luke got into video work by editing call of duty highlights for his friends when he was younger. As got a little older towards the end of high school he went to college to pursue a degree in finance. At the time this felt like the safest and most stable option for Luke but upon graduation during the first few months at his corporate job he quickly realized that wasn't how he wanted to spend the rest of his life. He offered to shoot a wedding video for a co-worker as a gift and this re-sparked his love for video work and storytelling. He started building his personal business on the side and just recently was able to leave his day job to pursue videography and photography full time. In this episode Luke talks about how he built some genuine relationships with other creators on social media and recently during a trip to LA reached out to a few to see if they could use a hand while he was in town. This led to him shooting behind the scenes for Machine Gun Kelly's MTV VMA performance! In this episode Luke talks about his love for storytelling, how to control your own chaos and the importance of being yourself. If you want to connect with Luke on instagram you can follow him @lukestrege . Let's get into this week's episode of the Iron Skillet Podcast! Connect with Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukestrege/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgh2... Website: http://www.elearintime.com/

What's up guys this week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we have Nick Worsky aka Kidd Nick. Nick is a music video director and photographer from the Charlottesville area who has been killing it. Nick graduated from high school last year and hit the ground running working hard to build his business and create a strong brand and presence on social media. Nick has collaborated with numerous artists such as East Side Payne, Keese and Lord Dynasty to help bring them high quality music videos. He has also worked with some men's watch and jewelry brands like Aimant watches and Exclive jewelry to create high quality product photos that help promote and showcase their brands. In this episode Nick talks about how is brother “Creative Ryan” was a huge inspiration and influence in his life. He taught him to keep a strong positive mindset and to never give up. Nick has a group of friends and fellow creatives that he surrounds himself with who are super motivating. He speaks about how surrounding yourself with like minded positive people is essential for growth. We also get a look into the gear that Nick started with and he encourages other creators not to be limit themselves or hold themselves back. Building your own vision and a style that stands out is way more important than upgrading your camera or lenses. This episode is full of tips for creators and Nick has a truly inspiring outlook for someone at such a young. He's only 19 and he's killing the game we can't wait to see what else he has in store. Check out this episode of The Iron Skillet Podcast with Kidd Nick!!

This week on the podcast we have musician, artist, stylist and creative director St. Finnikin. Finn as we know him grew up in Texas and after some time in college realized that he wasn't studying the things he was passionate about. So he dropped out and began putting all his energy into music. He began gathering the base level of equipment necessary to start writing and recording original music. As he continued down this path he started to get a very clear vision of the person he wanted to be and the place he wanted to write from as a musician. At this point in time St. Finnikin was born. He has released over 80 singles and countless music videos with one of his most recent being daydreamer. In this episode Finn shares his unique perspective on art and the relationship between the creator and the consumer. He shares how creating from a place of honesty and truth has always been the most fulfilling thing as an artist and he talks with us a little bit about what the next step/ chapter of his career and his life might look like. Connect with St. Finnikin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=st+finnikin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st.finnikin/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28Tu7osKoWo0ZVKO1eTPF5?si=0WOGSBEyRXK1AAgFUx2dLA

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we have Kyle Sloan the creator and founder of Yerboy Art and Apparel. Kyle grew up in the winchester area and always had a passion for art, music and streetwear. One weekend on a spring break trip he made a run of Yerboy t-shirts and completely sold out in a number of hours. This success gave him confidence and sparked thoughts of him creating his own brand. Shortly after that while studying at Old Dominion University his friends believed in his dream and his passion so much they gifted him a sewing machine so he could continue to create and build his brand. From that point on he started to slowly building the foundation of what you know today as Yerboy Art and Apparel. In this episode Kyle shares how moving to bigger cities like LA and Miami opened his eyes to the possibility of being a full time artist and making money to do what you love. He believes showing love and genuine support for other creatives is one of the best ways to network and use social media. These past 6 months he has been hard at work doing commission artwork pieces, numerous t-shirt/ apparel drops and some high quality limited quantity cut and sew pieces. Kyle is living proof that if you believe in your vision and reinforce that with hard work and dedication anything is possible. I can't wait for you guys to hear his story check out this episode with the founder of Yerboy Art and Apparel Kyle Sloan. Connect with Yerboy Art and Apparel on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yerboy_/ Purchase Yerboy Art and Apparel: https://www.shopyerboyart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yerboy-Apparel-1940324039388903

On this weeks episode hip hop artist Matthew Carter shares his story. He's been heavily on his grind for 10 plus years making hip hop music and he continuously finds ways to evolve his brand and his sound. Sometimes as he would evolve parts of his fan base wouldn't understand that and they would throw hate his way but he never let that stop him or steer his vision creatively. Matt has opened for numerous well established artists and released countless projects. With the release of his most recent project Water World II his hit singles Anxiety and Soul Caliber really show us a different side of Matt and showcases his versatility as an artist. Check out this episode with Matthew Carter! Connect with Matt Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MuttCarterTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcarter13/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0chCD7pwTyEvXE4MMqVgcw?si=94jd29D-Sdqg5YBjWt4TGg

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we have Sam Snowden, a filmmaker originally from Carmel California. He got his start with the camera making highlight videos of him and his friends playing sports at a young age. As he transitioned into college at Cal Poly University he found a core group of friends and the camera became a way for Sam to capture all of their important moments and memories. In this episode he shares with us his experience moving to LA one summer interning with a music management group and almost dropping out of college, what he learned from his experience living abroad with his friends for a period of time, how what your creating most times isn't as important as who you're creating it with and goes into detail on the recent film released on his youtube page titled “How College Changed Me” detailing all his the growth and experiences he went through during his time at college. Sam also talks about the importance of story in filmmaking, finding your voice as a creative and how essentially doubling down on being yourself gives you the best chance at success and longevity. Freshly graduated from Cal Poly a few weeks ago Sam has a clear vision for his next few steps as a creative and plans to hit the ground running. Ladies and gentlemen this is an episode jam packed with value we're so excited to bring you this interview with Sam Snowden!!! Connect with Sam and find his work at the links below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aedion8 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/samsnowden/

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast it's our first poscast in a while. A lot was going on in the world and in our individual lives and we decided to take some time to work through those issues and our emotions. In this episode we talk to you guys about what's been going on in our world during this break, how we worked through some of these issues and what our thoughts are moving forward. We appreciate everyone that continues to follow and support our movement and we look forward to getting back on track!

We give our thoughts on the new deal Spotify made with Joe Rogan to host his podcast exclusively. Do you think this will change the future of podcasts?

This week on the podcast we have local hip hop artist and the founder of a local street wear brand on the podcast Chill Kill Crizz. In this episode we talk about how art and music always had a strong influence in his life from a young age and how he expressed that through his music and his street wear brand Chill Kill Clothing Co. Crizz talks with us about battling creative blocks, how to effectively market clothing on social media and gives a sneak peak into some of the things he is currently working on. We are very excited for you all to hear Crizz's story and if you would like to connect with him click the links below to find him on social! Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillkillcrizz/ Clothing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillkillclothingco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrizzSTM/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS9-AnFs6GXoAZXpNZgboRw

This week on the Side Dish we talk about the "Sunday 16" video series created by Shatora and Travis. They started this series back in 2016 and started dropping weekly videos. At first they were simple 1 take videos with a GoPro and no pre-recorded audio or voice overs. Over time they graduated to a better camera, learned about lighting, shot lists and slowly graduated to truly cinematic films. They were able to keep up with the weekly videos for a year and half and in this episode we talk about they key elements that lead to them being able to produce consistent content for that extended period of time. Tune into this episode to learn how we shot a music every week for a year!

Roy Dean is a producer and hip hop artist who is originally from California but now lives in Austin Texas. Roy was really into sports and music at a young age. He has experience producing for many artists and he has been dropping music on spotify since 2012. Two weeks ago his most recent project growth dropped on all streaming platforms and he has been working on a production project called “Baller Pack” that is a group of beats each titled after famous NBA players. Tune into this episode and hear about how Roy had to roll the dice and bet on himself to get to where he's at! Roy Dean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justroydean/ Roy Dean Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBfM4j-CFcJOhOINMDDymsw Roy Dean Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23CEtGwGX5inMC1a6Qg13u?si=fEl69k3UR6a87vjKo5QHJQ

Shout out to Doja for her #1 on the Billboard chart. Watch "Say So" now at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pok8H_KF1FA Stream her latest Album " Hot Pink" everywhere www.theironskilletpodcast.com

OPHIE is an amazing musician/singer/song writer, based out of Winchester VA. Last year he made waves with his first project "Late Bloomer". His recent feature on Iron Skillet member, Jett Johnson's track "Where Dreams Die" was a master piece. Check out this podcast to learn some more about where OPHIE gets his inspiration and how he started his music career. Stream "Late Bloomer" on all platforms now!

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For the past year and a half Bull Whip has been developing an idea of a music/movie story. That idea grew into 2 EP's and 6 music videos all culminating into the short film and album "Choices". On this side dish we talk about all the aspects of creating the short film. From casting and plot lines to scheduling and shooting.

This guy has done it all. From Music videos, Wedding films, Corporate videos & everything in between. Hes worked with a bunch of names that I'm sure you've heard. He's got a great story and a lot of advice, you don't want to miss this episode.

On this Side Dish we lay out some ideas and techniques to find some dope locations for music videos.

Not everyone has what it takes to become the greatest. In this Side Dish we talk about dedication and how it plays a part in becoming successful. Tune in every Sunday for a new Side Dish. www.theironskilletpodcast,com

This week on The Iron Skillet Podcast we interview one of our own local hip hop artist Jett Johnson. In this episode we talk about his transition from being really involved in sports at a young age to putting all of his energy into music during his senior year in high school. Jett talks about his experiences living in different cities like Phoenix, Denver and LA. Hislyricism and talent in regard to music is undeniable and we get a little preview of what he's got coming. Can't wait to share Jett's story in this episode of The Iron Skillet Podcast.

On this Side Dish we talk about the benefits to writing you songs verse freestyle. The song writing process & share some tips on how to get in the song writing mode.

Riley has an amazing story to tell and amazing music to go along with it. Check out more of Riley & Reckless Island on Apple music & Spotify now!

This week on the podcast we are bringing you an exclusive interview with Seth Baker. Seth is an unbelievably talented make-up artist from the Winchester area who currently works at Salon Kelektiv. He has built a pretty big following on instagram with his unique horror film inspired makeup and body art looks. During this interview Seth talks about his journey from him trying out his first look alone in his basement to traveling to LA where he had the opportunity to do make up with a group of really talented artists and getting the chance to meet world renowned make up artist Jefferey Star. Seth has an truly inspiring story and he is an extremely talented artist and we were grateful to have him as a guest on the podcast. To book Seth contact Salon Kelektiv here: https://salonkelektiv.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpOSfqvXb6AIVi7bICh2yVg42EAAYASAAEgIqgfD_BwE Follow Seth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiemannequin/ @zombiemannequin

Are you a leader or a manipulator? Do you know how to tell the difference? In this episode we talk about how leadership and manipulation both involve someone trying to get a person or group of people to do something. Is this thing going to be for the greater good of the team or is it only benefiting a certain few. Check out this Side Dish from The Iron Skillet to learn how to tell the difference and hear our thoughts on leadership!

We sit down to talk about Bull Whip's most personal project since the 2019 release of "Roses". A lot of emotion went into these tracks that address the grind and the time that goes into it. Datpiff - https://www.datpiff.com/Bull-Whip-The... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/bullwhipcrazy/... Instagram - @bullwhipcrazy Twitter - @bullwhipcrazy Facebook - @bullwhipcrazy Visit thewhoap.com for exclusive merchandise from Bull Whip.

Latrap clothing is killing the game right now. He explains his come up and why his clothing is so exclusive.

During these troubling times, we sat down to try and make sense of everything that is going on in our world with the Coronavirus. Staying informed seems to be the best thing you can do right now. We hope everyone is safe and you and your families make it through these tough times.

Check out Hippie Shrnins new project "10 Months In" on all streaming platforms and his official music video for "Green Light in on YouTube now!

We would like to give a huge shoutout to all those who donated to our “Shoe Drive” and made this such a successful event. We appreciate everyone of you who came out and shared this epic experience with us. We would also like to thank Brewbaker's Restaurant and their staff for hosting the event and accommodating us and our guests.

Luck is one of those guys you can gain a lot of knowledge from. A humble and very talented artist. He has been through it all and you can hear if from his music. Representing Family 1st, please enjoy this podcast with "Luck".

You cant talk about the rap scene in Winchester without mentioning C Will. We sit down with him to talk about how he came up in the rap game and where he is headed.

Vulnerability is a magnet, it's the quickest way to build strong connections with other people. And when you wear that vulnerability with confidence it becomes like armor because people can no longer use it against you. In this episode we talk about the importance of sharing your vulnerability with the world and the power that comes with. www.theironskilletpodcast.com Follow us @bullwhipcrazy @tclem_studios @shatoralane @masterloge @yellowchild540

The Lost Boysss are a skate team based mainly in Texas and West Virginia but quickly expanding across the nation. In the past year they have been killing it building a heavy following on social media and a super talented team of skaters. They have some really big plans and things to reveal to their following in the next couple months so make sure you connect with them on social and follow along on their journey. Connect with Lost Boysss Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBSb0DJiu5qUMGRsvzNADw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostboyssss/ Website: https://www.lostboysss.com/

SavyMal joins us on this Side Dish to talk about his new project Every Emotion. His hit single 2 L's=W music video was almost put on hold for another song? Tune in and find out why. www.theironskilletpodcast.com

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Rob steps back in the studio to talk about his single "Deebo Style" featuring Masterloge & upcoming projects with Masterloge. Tune in every Sunday for a new Side Dish from The Iron Skillet. www.theironskilletpodcast.com www.tclemstudiosllc.com

We talk with fellow Iron Skillet member Bull Whip about his debut project "Choices" and what went into the making of it from the concept, to the writing and recording process.

Recently we sat down with YCImaging. He is a music video director from Charlottesville Virginia. He built a following of over 250 thousand subscribers on YouTube where he releases music videos, behind the scenes footage and tons of educational DIY content for up and coming creators. He has directed and produced multiple big budget music videos. He has built genuine relationships with brands like aperture, square space and skill share. In this interview he tells us how he went from shooting music videos in his hometown for his brother and his friends to shooting content for artists and brands all over the world. Thank you for listening to this interview with YCImaging. Find out where to connect with YC below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YCImaging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ycimaging/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/YCImaging Website: https://sellfy.com/ycimaging

We discuss the surprise release of Eminem's new album, our likes and dislikes. And also touching on longevity in music and staying relevant.