Vs. The Odds

Julianna Marie, writer and associate editor at Her Campus, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss how she discovered her love of writing, her passion for writing about pop culture/mental health/relationships/astrology, her future goals as a writer, and so much more. Be sure to support Julianna by following her on Instagram (@juliannammarie), and checking out her website (juliannamarie.co).

Zoë Willard, yoga instructor and college friend, joins Vs. The Odds to share how she got into yoga, how long she's practiced yoga, the ways in which it can be beneficial to all, and so much more. Be sure to support Zoë by following her yoga account on Instagram (@ZoAndFlow).

Frances Eliza, a singer-songwriter/guitarist/jazz vocalist from North Carolina, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss the music she grew up with, studying Jazz and Contemporary music at UNC Asheville, her songwriting process, being a part of the Asheville music scene, and so much more. Be sure to support Frances by listening to her music on Spotify and Apple Music, following her on Instagram (@frances_eliza), and checking out her website (www.franceseliza.com). Seriously, her music is so good, be sure to play that on your way to work or to class.

Mahalet Tegenu, an NYC based screenwriter/playwright/performer, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss her time at Tisch School of the Arts, the inspirations and themes in her work, her time working at HBO Max, her comedic outlets, and so much more. Be sure to support Mahalet by following her on Instagram (@mahaleteg), and by checking out her website (www.mahalettegenu.com).

Arron Danehy, comedian/engineer/writer/creator of Bier Hand Productions, returns to Vs. The Odds to discuss the growth of BHP and "Ask Arron," where he finds creative inspiration, how to balance work & pursuing artistic goals, the future of BHP, and so much more. Be sure to support Arron by following Bier Hand Productions on Instagram (@bierhandproductions), and subscribing to Bier Hand Productions on YouTube (bierhandproductions.com).

Anthony Robertson (an LA based actor) and Zack Abdulbaki (a longtime filmmaker and friend) join Vs. The Odds to discuss their brand new film "Scorpion Cocktail, the pros and cons of Los Angeles, the process of filming the movie, favorite actors, and so much more. Be sure to support Anthony by following him on Instagram (@arobs_acts32), and to support Zack by following him on Instagram (@zack_abdulbaki), checking out his website (ZackBaki.com), and watching Scorpion Cocktail (www.ScorpCock.com)!

Austin Trochanowski, meme page admin/podcast host/fellow film enthusiast, joins the Vs. The Odds podcast to discuss the origins of his famous meme page, the Safdie Brothers, the new Batman film, our Letterboxd top fours, and so much more. To follow Austin's work, be sure to follow his meme page on Instagram (@safdiebros_shitpost) and his YouTube based podcast The Film Bro Basement Podcast (Film Bro Basement on YouTube).

In an episode recorded during the Fall 2021 semester, UNC-Asheville English Professor Evan Gurney joins the Vs. The Odds podcast to discuss his background in academia, poetry, his career as a professor, the ways in which literature affects us, and so much more.

Dean Merritt and Martin Phillips, the musical minds behind the Asheville based band DEB80, join the Vs. The Odds podcast to discuss their history as a band, the stories behind their songs, their musical background/influences, and so much more. To follow and support their career, be sure to follow them on Instagram (@deb80band) and Soundcloud (@DEB80)

Zack Abdulbaki & Luke Morton, film students and friends of mine, join Vs. The Odds to discuss Zack's latest project "Down in the Mexicali," our most anticipated films of 2021, how Zack and Luke met each other, stories about life in Los Angeles, and so much more. To support Zack and Luke, be sure to donate to the Indiegogo for "Down in the Mexicali" (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/down-in-the-mexicali), and be sure to follow the project's Instagram account (@down_in_the_mexicali).

Zack Doepp, photographer/filmmaker/internet friend, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss his career in photography, the art of record collecting, concerting, the album "Blonde" by Frank Ocean, and so much more. To support Zack and his career, be sure to follow him on Instagram (@zckdpp) and be sure to check out his website (zacharydoepp.com).

Arron Danehy, comedian/host of the show "Ask Arron" on YouTube/ultimate frisbee athlete, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss his comedic influences, his origins as a comedian, the skill of improv, self improvement, and so much more. Be sure to support Arron by checking out the trailer for his show "Ask Arron:" (https://youtu.be/mUpKBBg9sHM), and by subscribing to his channel Bier Hand Productions: (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6UjJjBO1lTxLHZBOjLCnHeb_VGTxxoof).

Emma Brown, California based filmmaker/film student/writing peer, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss how she fell in love with film, the ways in which our taste changes over time, the films she enjoys, the production company A24, and more. Be sure to look out for her upcoming work, Emma Brown is on the come up!!!

Noah Varav, filmmaker/film student/film lover/writing peer, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss his experiences with film school, political correctness in the film industry, writing sitcoms in Primetime Club, and so much more. To follow Noah's career, be sure to check his YouTube channel Varav Studios!

Jose Mendoza-Huijon, filmmaker and fellow screenwriting peer, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss cinematic preferences, Napa Valley and its cinematic potential, ways to approach screenwriting, and so much more.

Jabu Graybeal, dancer/producer/musical artist/actor/childhood friend from Pittsboro, NC, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss tap dancing, his experiences with music and performance, the differences between life in NC and elsewhere, the film he's a part of (coming soon), and so much more. Be sure to follow Jabu's career on his website (https://www.jabugraybeal.com), instagram (@jabuworld and @summerzovr [his band account]). Check out his music on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music, YouTube, etc. Thank you for being on the show, Jabu!

Mic Saleeby, farmer friend and former driver's ed 2015 classmate, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss how he entered the world of farming, the NC agricultural scene, the different paths people take after high school, and so much more. Be sure to support Mic's career by following the farm he works with on Instagram (@boxcarrfarms and @boxcarrhandmadecheese), and look for Boxcarr Farms' products in your local grocery store. Shop local y'all!

Jasper Ewing, electronic musician and former high school classmate/teammate of mine, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss his creative process, musical influences, favorite instruments and studio equipment, the music that soundtracked our youth, and so much more. Be sure to check out Jasper's music on bandcamp: https://skeletonje.bandcamp.com/

Chris Walsh, ultimate frisbee player for the AUDL team Indianapolis AlleyCats and for Notre Dame's men's team, joins Vs. The Odds to chat about the NC ultimate scene, his experiences playing professional ultimate, his training habits, the differences between high school ultimate and college ultimate, and so much more. To follow and support Chris's career, be sure to follow him on Instagram (@chris.walsh_). To support his team, follow the AlleyCats on Instagram (@indyalleycats) and check out their official website (www.myalleycats.com)

Kei Yamagishi, college baseball player for Queens University of Charlotte (formerly for Brunswick Community College) and former high school classmate of mine, joins Vs. The Odds to talk about his baseball career, his warm-up process, the athletic mindset, the lessons we've learned as we grow up, and so much more. Be sure to follow Kei's athletic career by watching Queens University baseball games on available broadcasting/streaming services!

Aidan Wells, musician and TikTok creator, joins Vs. The Odds to discuss his blossoming music career, using TikTok to interact with fans, the impact of Sufjan Stevens, hyperpop, the creative process, and so much more. Be sure to follow Aidan on Instagram (@aidanw3lls) and TikTok (@aidanw3lls). Also check out his music "Aidan Wells" on Apple Music, Spotify, and other streaming services.

Nick Robinson (TikTok Creator, Online Influencer, Outdoor Enthusiast) joins Vs. The Odds to chat about living in Hawaii, eating plant based dishes, ultimate frisbee, Disney shows, and so much more. Be sure to follow Nick on Instagram (@thenicholasrobinson), TikTok (@thenickrobinson), and bopdrop (@NickRobinson) to follow his career!

NOTE: There are slight audio quality issues in this episode. AJ Merriman, professional ultimate frisbee player for the AUDL team DC Breeze, joins the Vs. The Odds podcast to discuss his journey through the world of ultimate, his experiences in the AUDL, our respective favorite ultimate stories, the future of ultimate, and more. To follow AJ's career, be sure to watch DC Breeze (@thedcbreeze on instagram) on all available streaming platforms. You can also follow his instagram @ajthatfrisbeeguy, as well as his YouTube channel "AJ Merriman." Instrumentals by Jasper Ewing.

On the debut episode of Vs. The Odds, filmmaker Zack Abdulbaki joins us to talk about the nuances of filmmaking, comedy in modern era of film, the best recent years for film, and more. Be sure to check out his latest film "It's Gone... a whodunnit?", out now. Instrumentals by Jasper Ewing.