What's Your Name Again? with Kurt Caceres

"The List" - with Alimi Ballard - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 61:57

There comes a time in one's life when we all realize the importance of “saving the bees”. We see the true importance of life and leave behind the unnecessary attachments and unrealistic milestones. Alimi Ballard once again joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about how the world teaches us to feel that we are always missing out on something. FOMO(Fear of Missing Out). All artists struggle with self doubt, something that stays with them their entire career, but also reminds them they still care and have a passion for their craft. There is no right or wrong when it comes to creating art, so self doubt will always be a byproduct of its creation. Alimi says his way of calming his nerves is to always go hard, overworking and overproducing. Do your best, then go home. Have fun, that's the key to art, you can't force art. He says, “Get into the habit of giving more than you are paid for”. These are words of wisdom that can be applied to any career field, but in the arts, there is no excuse for laziness. They then get into the little known, but truthful discussion about the existence of “the list”. Not of public record, rarely discussed, all the big Hollywood studios have actors on a virtual list. If you are lucky enough to be on this list, the doors of opportunity are far and wide, you are most often the first choice when casting a role. If one is not on the list, they must fight, scratch and claw for any scraps that may fall from the main dinner table. And finally, Alimi breaks down the difference between a Guest Star role and Series Regular on our favorite television shows. What it feels like for actors to walk on a set as a Guest Star as opposed to a Regular. He says, “your job is to burn their house down, the show already has started the fire, the guest star needs to come in as gasolina”!! Imagine walking into a families house for Thanksgiving dinner and you don't know anyone, but you are expected to know where everything is, how to do everything without error, but also ask permission to use the bathroom, utensils, sit at the dinner table. The series regulars are a tight knit family, and the guest star is the stranger expected to come in and shake things up, be the life of the party. There is no greater pressure in the job world, and you will hear first hand from those whom live it.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Are You Listening? - with Alimi Ballard - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 41:48

Alimi Ballard is Marcel Dumas on the hit show, Queen of the South, and currently can be seen on the new Peacock series, One of Us is Lying. He sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to help us understand the importance of "listening". Often times you'll hear couples in arguments and one always complains that their partner "never listens". Well it applies to real life, but even more to the craft of acting. If an actor doesn't understand the importance, then they will never sound organic, real and authentic. Alimi said he used to study the best of them all, Robert DeNiro. He said DeNiro was the master at listening when other actors were talking, watching all the nuances, details and depth of story happening inside his mind and body as he took in every word the other actor was giving. It is the key to ultimate transcendence as an actor. He also shares his approach to every character, and helps us understand the difference between "method" and "imagination". And finally, he shares publicly for the very first time, his two absolutely unbreakable rules for the industry of Hollywood. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Twitch and the Future of Live Streaming - with Brett Claywell - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 27:21

While he was at the top of his craft as an actor in Hollywood, he came up with an idea for a video game live streaming concept. He was shot down all over town and told "no one will ever watch people play video games". Well a few years later, the biggest live streaming conglomerate on the planet, Twitch, was launched to change the world forever. Brett Claywell once again sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to discuss being way ahead of his time in a genre that only now is taking over the mainstream. He has proven that we can start second careers later in life. He has shown that you can be a celebrity and leave it all behind to follow a true passion. He produced live script readings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Goonies and Dazed and Confused. During the pandemic, he was able to assemble celebrities, from Sean Astin to Jason Alexander and even Rosario Dawson. Brett is an example that if you no longer wish to be someone's puppet, it's time to turn yourself into the puppet master. Take your career into your own hands and create what you want. He says, "believe in yourself or no one else ever will".XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wynaPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.com

A Role that Changed the World - with Brett Claywell - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 48:56

Most actors deep down hope they can play roles that have an impact on society, move people with emotion, and in the rare case, become part of something much bigger than all of us. Brett Claywell sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share his experience as a heterosexual young man from the south, playing one of the first gay characters on television, performing the first gay love scene in history and winning a Daytime Emmy all for this portrayal. This came at a time when gay marriage was only legal in a few states, and most of his family didn't understand nor could accept him choosing to play this role. This is the same kid who was put on hold for one of the leads opposite Natalie Portman, in the film Black Swan. After he auditioned for hours in a dark intimidating room for the legendary director Darren Aronofsky himself. Eventually the role went to Sebastian Stan, but this is the journey of an actor. Unknown to most, Brett played basketball on one of the most high profile national high school teams in the nation, and this is the reason he got the part of Tim Smith in the CW hit show, One Tree Hill. His father used to make him throw 100 pitches and shoot 100 free throws everyday after school. It's all about the work ethic, and he says that all his successful friends in Hollywood didn't make it to the top on a whim, they hustled and grinded day and night behind the scenes for years, unseen to most. Winning Emmy Awards. Playing on a hit show. Being groomed for one of the leads in a classic American film. And now he has all but retired from the business and has moved on to new ventures. This is the life of an actor in Hollywood.Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wynaPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.com

The Zeitgeist in Hollywood - with Rob Adetuyi - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 52:33

Writers not only take us away from our reality and into imagination, but they educate, commentate and often prophesize the future. Directors like Steven Spielberg have been doing it in Hollywood for decades, forecasting a possible future world not to far off, that we all believe is inevitable. Rob Adetuyi is no different, sitting with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, he describes in detail, the journey as a writer/director who's foundation is based off his passion for the human condition. There is a misconception and so many misinformed about the zeitgeist in society today. He is trailblazing a new era of storytelling, from truth, history and imagination. He shares his process on casting his films, saying that "finding the right actor is like shopping for shoes, you just know when you see them". "You can feel when the right one walks in the room, it's an energy they have", says Rob. However, he admits that no human is immune to subconscious bias, especially in an industry such as Hollywood. And finally, with so many leaders and celebrities being accused of professional or sexual misconduct, he gives his advice for staying safe, walking the straight line and avoiding any future transgressions.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Mining Town Kid to Hollywood Director - with Rob Adetuyi - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 44:55

Rob Adetuyi grew up in a small mining town in Canada. His view of the country was much different than the rest of the world envisions, but that is what has made him a successful writer, director and storyteller in Hollywood. He sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share his incredible journey from a small town blue collar labor union upbringing, to the big budget sets and walking the lots of the biggest film studios in the world. His climb took decades, living in obscurity for many years, writing and pitching scripts to studios and executives. He received his college degree in Sociology, which has helped catapult him into writing and telling poignant stories about the human condition. He says that when writing a screenplay, story is more important than anything else. It can have the explosions and special effects, but without story, it has no depth, no longevity. He shares many behind the scenes experiences that the rest of the world never will experience. From studio executives, agents, writers and even actors bringing in their own personal scribes to rewrite their dialogue. This is a true behind the scenes expose into how the Hollywood machine works. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

From the Swiss National Team, to Hollywood - with Maya Stojan - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 48:58

Maya Stojan once was a member of the Swiss National Golf team before playing for her college in the United States. Her transition from athlete to actor is a recipe to learn from. She sits to share with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, what she feels are the three things that are necessary to make it in Hollywood. She talks about the resurgence of older actors in TV and Film, because they bring substance as opposed to youth and beauty. She worked with legends William Shatner and Christopher Lloyd in the film, Senior Moment. She divulges the key to shooting sex scenes in the business and truth behind the stigma. And finally, she shares her journey as a bi-sexual human being, living life in the shadows and secrets, until she finally revealed her truth at the time she married American Rugby legend, Todd Clever. The human spirit has no picture, and Maya Stojan is the epitome of transcendence.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Love the Audition - with Maya Stojan - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 48:38

It usually takes an actor 4 to 5 years to scratch the surface and make a mark in Hollywood. Maya Stojan was told she had literally one year to make it as an actor, or get deported. As an immigrant without the proper credentials, she tells America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, how she kept losing jobs she was chosen for, because she didn't yet have the proper work papers. But she hustled, found creative and bold ways to get seen, crashed auditions, and was downright relentless. She is the perfect example of a child who was extremely shy and introverted, who used the craft of acting to break free from those constraints and find confidence in herself. As a recurring character on shows like CASTLE and AGENTS of SHIELD, she tells us that it's integral to love the audition process. It must be seen as a chance to perform, have fun, explore and create. Those who look at the audition process as a chore or a nuisance, most often will never find success in the business.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

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Movie Trailer - with Chris St. Pierre

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 47:27

This man has cut the biggest budget film trailers for many of our favorite movies. Names such as 300. Watchmen. Man of Steel. Justice League. Birds of Prey. Wonder Woman. A Star is Born. Joker. Sweeney Todd. X Men. The Great Gatsby. Aquaman. Harry Potter. His name is Chris St. Pierre, and he sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to teach us what goes on behind the scenes creating the trailers that are meant to grab our attention and get us into the theater. These are the unseen men and women who captivate our minds, hearts and life with cinematic brilliance and top level music. Trailers have become such a big marketing tool that millions of fans will wait in anticipation for a release as if it was the films actual opening day. They get millions of views on YouTube as well as massive play on television and many streaming services. But how does one encapsulate an entire two hour movie into an average time of 1 minute and 50 seconds for modern day trailers? What is the strategy behind this? It is a highly competitive business and the big studios call the shots. Get Ready.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

A Star is Bored - with Byron Lane - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 44:37

Byron Lane was Carrie Fisher's personal assistant for many years. He got closer to her and experienced her intimate day to day life, like no other. He sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share his journey, that of which is all detailed in his newly released book, A Star is Bored. His first encounter with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, he described her in real life, just as she was on screen, not an actor, but a movie star. Byron has written screenplays and musicals for stage, but he says by far that writing a book is the toughest and most demanding. He describes his process to writing and helps others understand the different approaches and techniques for those also interested in telling their own stories. It can be a daunting task, like Stephen King once said, "it's like crossing the Atlantic ocean in a bathtub". He finishes with the unexpected passing of Princess Leia, it's impact on him, it's impact on generations, and it's impact on the world. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

The Hollywood Personal Assistant - with Byron Lane - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 38:01

Here nick names for him were "Byronius" and "Cockring", as he became the personal assistant to one of the biggest Hollywood celebrities in the history of the world. Byron Lane sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share and reveal never before heard stories from inside the life of Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher. He was just a simple southern boy chasing big dreams, and stumbled upon the biggest most life changing experience anyone could ever imagine. After working nights as a news correspondent in Las Vegas, chasing stories from police scanners. After beating testicular cancer twice, he just released his book, "A Star is Bored", telling the entire behind the scenes story of his daily life with this legend. Fame and wealth don't always bring happiness, but he experienced a rollercoaster of a ride with one of the most eccentric and flamboyant personalities ever to grace the big screen. May the force be with you.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

WHOADIE! - with Young Miller Tha Don - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 47:56

Tha Don, Mr. Young Miller, explains to America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, about the importance of generational wealth for families and communities, as well as the difference between being rich and being wealthy. He's seen to many youngsters without the knowledge coming in fast making millions, then going out fast and losing it all. He says he doesn't like to roll 200 deep with an entourage, that's asking for trouble. Your entourage has to have your back, protect the brand. If one knucklehead makes a public spectacle, it reflects on the artist and no one else, it can ruin a career. This young man is beyond his years with knowledge and drops some career changing advice and philosophy for anyone wanting to get into the rap or hip-hop game. His early years growing up in the industry has prepared him for this time, full of celebrity and star studded collaborations, chart making hits and global inspiration. Time to step up and add him to your play list, Whoadie!!! Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

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Ya Heard Me? - with Young Miller Tha Don - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 38:50

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, sits with a musical legacy, part of a family of accomplished musicians that goes back generations from New Orleans. Young Miller is the nephew of award winning and multi-million album selling rapper Master P. Young Miller grew up around music in one of the most dangerous projects in the United States, called Calliope. By luck, chance and the grace of the universe, Young Miller had the opportunity to move away from the dangerous streets to the exact polar opposite juxtaposed location, Beverly Hills, California. Young Miller said kids tried to bully him early and make fun of his accent, because people in the south use different terms and slang. He quickly made a name for himself amongst the "90210 and Clueless" crowd at Beverly Hills High School, attending at the same time and being friends with the real life players from the hit television show, "All American". He very early started collaborating with his cousin, "Lil Romeo", on music that would today influence him to make high energy party vibe songs such as "VIP" and "Clap Clap". Young Miller not only is a student of the music game, but has an expertise and professional approach to the business itself. He shares the reasons why many rappers arrive quick and disappear even faster. Fortunately growing up with moguls ahead of him with the "No Limit Soldiers", he learned how to master the business from a young age and is now taking over the industry with an independent label instead of choosing to go with one of the big corporate names.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Before the Invention of Smiling - with David Zucker - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 36:51

"If I'm not directing, I can't even be on set, sets are boring" exclaims David Zucker, as he sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, for the final part of the trilogy straight from his home in Brentwood, California. He talks about the luck it takes to make it in Hollywood. It's a fairy tale story about a young reader from a studio who passed on their now iconic projects, who just so happened to be at a dinner with Michael Eisner who asked the table, "has anyone read anything interesting lately?". The reader said "yes, as a matter of fact I have..........", and the rest is history. Landing at Paramount with Eisner and Jefferey Katzenberg changed the landscape of comedy in film forever. They originally wanted Hall of Fame baseball player, Pete Rose, for the role Kareem Abdul-Jabbar eventually played, but he couldn't do it because it was shooting in the middle of a baseball pennant race. He shares the formula for successful films in Hollywood and says, "when the audience exits the film, that's when you know if you won or lost". "Top Secret was the funniest movie I ever made", says David , "but it wasn't a good movie". Top Secret just so happened to open the same exact weekend in 1984 as the original Karate Kid film with Ralph Macchio. Suffice to say, it got destroyed at the box office. And finally, David talks about his new book, "Before the Invention of Smiling", and it's historical importance not only for him, but for everyone out there needing to keep story and history of their own family legacy. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Comedy - with David Zucker - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 36:36

David Zucker grew up in a household surrounded by comedy. His Mother and Father both were witty and it passed down to him and his brother. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, finds out first hand when they discover an Orange tree in David's back yard, and notice that all the Oranges have stickers on them, like they would at the grocery store. This is the kind of mind the Zuckers possess, to create cult classic films like Airplane and the Naked Gun franchise. The film "Baseketball" was born from a game he invented playing Basketball on his front driveway in Westwood, California. This turned into a league that even included the now famous directors, screenwriters and producers, The Farrelly Brothers. Comedy is his forte', and he describes how their process is different from anyone else who's ever done it since. He also lets us know that he doesn't appreciate when people try and always tell him jokes, because he has to "pay attention" and laugh when it's not even funny. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Airplane - with David Zucker - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 42:08

No introduction to the man who grew up a die hard Green Bay Packers fan and was the product of a historic blizzard in 1947 Wisconsin is complete, without the mention of Airplane. David Zucker is part of the legendary trio who created the most classic and still to date, most comedic and creative film comedy franchise in the history of Hollywood. He opens up his residence in Brentwood, California to America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about his career and how comedy has changed from the 1980's to present day. It would be impossible to make anything funny now. He said someone once asked him, "David, could you do Airplane today?", and his response was, "of course we could, just without the jokes". The style they created was cutting edge and appealed to generations after. However, with cancel culture, Karens, over sensitive American's and any other complaining movements out there, the acceptable topics of humor these days are far and few between. He said they hired actors on their films, not comics. They had to stick to script and never adlib, often rewriting on the fly in the middle of shooting a scene, opening the floor of creative ideas to anyone in ear shot, even crew members. The behind the scenes stories David shares are both timeless and inspirational. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Winning the Crown - with Rachel Slawson - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 49:07

Miss Utah 2020 brings here encore performance to the studio with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, and opens up raw and unfiltered about her bipolar disorder, bisexuality, and the multiple times she tried to take her own life. Growing up watching her father physically assault her mother, gave her PTSD and traumatized a young Rachel for life. She has had to work hard to understand how to have healthy romantic relationships as well as coming to acceptance and going public with her sexuality. Growing up and raised in the Mormon church, she was taught that being gay was wrong, to the point that they would denounce any family that supported a gay child. She had to hide her true self in shame for many years until eventually realizing she couldn't do it anymore. After numerous times competing to win Miss Utah and having plastic surgery to change her body to what she thought the pageants wanted, she attempted to take her own life as a result of her not succeeding in the pageant. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she has now found ways to live a healthy lifestyle mixed with the right amount of medication to live a normal and balanced life. This young woman has overcome more obstacles before 25 years old than most experience in a lifetime. She is an example and inspiration for all the youth out there who are battling the same demons. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

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LGBTQ is Middle America Ready for You? - with Rachel Slawson - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 51:37

Rachel Slawson just made history being crowned Miss Utah 2020 and the first openly bisexual woman to compete in the Miss USA Pageant. She graces the Provenance Room studio with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share her long journey to the top, through abuse, suicide attempts, depression, PTSD and bipolar disorders. And of course, the arduous ride through the most prestigious pageant circuit in the world. She talks about her dream of being the first Queer contestant on The Bachelorette, but that the networks turned her down because they said "our audience wouldn't be interested in that". Still in 2021 the LGBTQ+ community is fighting to be respected and recognized in all facets of society, even the most liberal, Hollywood. Competing in the Miss USA pageant was just the beginning, she has been a Tedx talk speaker as well as an advocate for the millions who battle depression each year. From building homes in third world countries, teaching English in foreign lands and fighting Muay Thai against German strangers in Thailand, this young woman is about to take the world by the horns and make it her own. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Happy Days - with Don Most - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 38:10

Don Most sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to finish out the trilogy with a nice discussion about his new album and what it's like touring with his big band around the country. He says that collaborating on a song or album feels similar to collaborating as a director on a film. He also knows that his entire band are a team just like the entire crew on a film set should earn the same respect. Everyone are equals and have the same goal, success and creating the final product, be it a song, television show or movie. Finally, they don't forget to touch on the topic of the all to famous lawsuit and legal battle between CBS and the cast of Happy Days from many years before. As he admits "the cast got screwed, and probably shouldn't have taken the deal", but it's all history now. He gives credit to his wife for keeping him sane as a performer all these years, in an entertainment business that is forever cyclical, filled with hot streaks and cold ones, feast or famine. Don still loves acting, but like all artists, it is always beneficial to find other passions. He has found his with music. Happy Days again.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

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Life After Ralph Malph - with Don Most - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 44:40

Playing an iconic television character for multiple seasons makes an actor and their alter ego a house hold name and part of mainstream society, usually with a loyal and obsessive cult following. But with such success and fame, comes the curse of an actor often not being able to break from being known only as the character they so brilliantly created for so many years. Don Most, who played Ralph Malph on Happy Days, explains to America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, what actors need to do to reinvent themselves and continue their career long after their character and hit show disappears into the archives of our memories. He tells us that no longer can actors just be one dimensional, they need to continue to perform in live theater, become writers, direct their own films, do voice over work and even have a music career. Don has done it all and continues to prove to himself and Hollywood that he was more than just a one hit wonder. He is a multi-faceted talent that can do it all, and he clues us in on how to make that happen for yourself. How to keep your sanity. To keep the course. Focus on the long term, not the superficial short term setbacks.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Jumping the Shark - with Don Most - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 41:42

Most(no pun intended) have heard the term "Jump the Shark", but so few know from where it originated. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, introduces us to its birth on the legendary television show, Happy Days. Little does he know that his guest, Don Most, who played Ralph Malph on the series, is the first to have coined the term before they even shot the episode. According to Ron Howard, after they did the first reading of this now famous episode, Don pulled him aside and said in horror, "He jumps a Shark?". The rest is history, and Don shares with us the audition process that landed him one of the most iconic television characters in modern era Hollywood. Ironically, he originally turned down the role, but his agent just so happened to play basketball with Garry Marshall and Don's life would change forever. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Costume Carny - with Rob Bolger - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 44:12

Personal costumer to David Boreanaz from SEAL Team, Rob Bolger, describes to America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, about the nomadic life of a costumer in Hollywood. He compares it to that of a carnival carny, always on the move, never stability, thankful when you have a job, often always ready for the next. "Being of service to others" he says, whatever is needed, he is there for the actors and the production. He is known for having a knack for dealing with difficult actors. He says his job is "common sense, he's not a creative". "Work smart, not hard" he remembers one of his great teachers telling him. He talks about working with David E. Kelly who only writes one draft of a script, as well as how amazing David Rapaport is as an actor. Artists today just want the quick road to fame, no practice, no craft, just instant fame. Musicians and actors used to honor the craft and daily practice, that's why so much of Hollywood has lost in quality what it's gained in celebrity. This is a behind the scenes Hollywood, from the P.O.V. of a costumer.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Elevator Eyes - with Rob Bolger - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 37:41

Rob Bolger grew up in famous Reseda, California, just up the block from the original apartment building Ralph Macchio lived, in the original Karate Kid films. He tells America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, how he went from a guitar tech touring with The Go-Go's, to working on some of the biggest Hollywood films such as Ali and The Italian Job. Currently he is David Boreanaz personal costumer on the hit show, Seal Team. His job is to analyze every inch of clothing on an actor for continuity, dirt, buttons and fine details. He often finds himself analyzing peoples wardrobe when he meets someone new in real life, and he calls this "Elevator Eyes", because he gives everyone a once-over from top to bottom. He really breaks down the hierarchy and pecking order of the costume world in Hollywood, and shares in-depth experiences from life on set. Dealing with manic celebrities, background actors and even directors, takes a special person to do "whatever is needed", instead of being difficult to work with. The industry is all about nepotism, not about degrees and education. If you have a good attitude, stellar reputation and exemplary work ethic, people will want to work with you time and again.Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Adrenaline - with Stevie D. - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 37:11

Stevie D returns for his encore performance with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, in front of 70,000 screaming fans. He's not entitled, but emphasizes the fact that after 25 years on the big stage, he has earned the right to request certain accommodations, just like any successful artist who has paid their dues. Life on tour destroys the mind and body, it's a whirlwind ride, night after night full of adrenaline. But what happens after a 300 show tour ends? How does one handle the silence after the storm? The quiet in solitude, alone after months on a traveling high. Many performers fall into drugs and alcohol to fill the empty void, it's a dangerous trap that so few have the ability to cope with. As he's aged, so has his wisdom and ability to balance life on the road, time in the studio, and his duty as father to his son. He closes out with a discussion on Rock Star hair, ink and fashion and says "it's not what you wear, but how you own it". Musicians can do anything to their style and the fans accept it because they are bigger than life, confident shapeshifters, setting trends that everyone is willing to accept. Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

The Impact of Eddie Van Halen - with Stevie D. - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 41:45

Stevie D says "it's not always about being the best guitarist, it's about the craft, and most important, the song". He sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about guitar greats in the history of Rock-n-Roll. He studied Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Angus young, but "Eddie Van Halen was shredding in ways that no one had ever seen or done before and no guitarist understood what was happening" exclaims Stevie. You couldn't be a guitar player in his generation without being influenced by Eddie. "They say to never meet your hero's, well often times the bigger they are, the nicer they are", Stevie says of the times he met Eddie in person. "The intro to Mean Street, was like, wtf was he doing, it was so foreign and alien to the industry" says Stevie. Starting his musical career on piano, he fell into guitar after a woman broke his heart, so he locked himself away for months distracting himself with the guitar, which would end up being his instrument of choice for life. Like many kids of the 80's, his parents would take his Motley Crue or KISS albums because they were considered violent, to sexy and devil worshipping. Of course, every parent of the 80's was wrong, but Stevie followed that path and became a rock star himself. Finally, Stevie digs deep into his decades of sobriety and the daily struggle many face, especially during a time of pandemic. From performing in front of 70,000 fans to flying coach, this is a behind the scenes look inside the life of a Rock-n-Roll band.Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Guitar - with Stevie D. - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 38:47

Stevie D is best known for playing lead guitar for the rock band, Buckcherry, who has multiple award winning hits that topped the charts for many years. He sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about his rise to fame, but not without it's usually Hollywood pitfalls. Drugs and Rock-n-Roll are always synonymous, in this case, taking Stevie D down a path he's had to struggle with and overcome his entire career. He has continued to write and record powerful music that still stands the test of time. The life of a Rock Star never ends, always dealing with record labels, fans and the temptation of substances that would make most tailspin. He is here to help us understand the fight millions battle each day and is a testament to beating the demons that live within us all. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email: podcast@provenanceroom.comYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgHost Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Podcast Twitter:https://twitter.com/wyna_podcastPodcast Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/What.Your.Name.Again/Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Production Company Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Website:https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

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Volcanic Ash and White Willow Bark - with Dr. Nigma Talib - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 49:07

Only in Hollywood would a name like "Vampire Facial" be associated with skin care and longevity. But it's a real treatment that Dr. Nigma Talib calls IPL skin resurfacing. All the actors and celebrities swear by it, and she sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to describe the process. She also talks about ingredients such as Volcanic Ash and White Willow Bark that she spent five years in a Swiss lab perfecting for her popular Cleanser #1. Trillions of bugs are in our gut, more than there are insects on the entire planet Earth, and she emphasizes the importance of improving our Microbiome. Hollywood is an industry of glamour and physical appearance, one of which many will do anything to get the competitive edge. The good news is that all these treatments and therapy are readily available for anyone and everyone, not just the Hollywood elite. Dr. Nigma Talib says there is "NO one size fits all", each person requires their own personal guideline catered to their individual necessities. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

A Moment on the Lips, A Lifetime on the Hips - with Dr. Nigma Talib - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 40:33

Celebrity Naturopathic Doctor, Nigma Talib, sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about helping each individual according to their genetic expression, and not a "one size fits all" model. She is world renown, having had offices in London, Vancouver and now Beverly Hills. Some of her clients include Kate Bosworth, Jamie Dornan, Penelope Cruz, Sienna Miller, Stella McCartney and Jeremy Piven. Actors of all levels need to realize that their physical appearance and mental well-being are their most important asset. It takes daily maintenance and commitment, for which her book, “Younger Skin Starts in the Gut”, is the perfect guide for anyone looking to improve their health. But she makes a point that one doesn't need to be a rich celebrity to start their own journey. Everyone can benefit from her decades of research and education when applying her advice to their own lives. She says that diagnosing the root and core of the problem is essential for people’s survival and living a happy and comfortable life. Instead of just telling people to "pop pills", she says the answers all lie in our Gut. As an example, she uses the four faces of health to help us understand a good place to start in our recovery. Dairy face, Wine face, Gluten face and Sugar face each have specific characteristics that helps all her clients understand the beginning of the process. For most people, it isn’t the desire to improve, it’s basically the lack of knowledge and guidance, which Dr. Nigma Talib has here for you. XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

From Book, to Stage, to Screen - with Nambi E. Kelley - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 47:10

Award winning Playwright, Nambi E. Kelley, joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, for one last walk backstage and her journey as a writer for stage and screen. She shares her intense daily process writing multiple projects and says she doesn't have the luxury to wait for inspiration to write, she has to clock in everyday like a full time job. Having been approached by numerous legendary novelists to adapt their books into plays, she tells us what it's like working directly with the author and how much freedom and creative flexibility she gets to create new characters, new ideas and fresh perspective. It's always a collaborative effort and she welcomes the cohesive experience. Finally, she breaks down the future of Theater on the stage. From Broadway to small black boxes in the smallest cities in America, the writers and actors are still creating magical work, but the audience has changed. Theater has survived for thousands of years, but has it finally taken it's final breath? XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

The American Playwright - with Nambi E. Kelley - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 46:52

The history of stage plays goes back over 2,500 years, well before Hollywood, and the film and television script ever existed. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, is joined by multi award winning Playwright, Nambi E. Kelley. She recently was one of the writers on the first season of the hit show, The Chi, on Showtime. Her climb to the top of Hollywood started in the streets of Chicago and her passion for words, literature and the stage. She has been approached and commissioned for works by legendary writers such as Toni Morrison, who won the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, was made an officer of the French Legion of Honour and awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. Nambi is a highly sought after writer who currently has Eight different high profile projects she is developing simultaneously, including one about the great Maya Angelou. "I love words, I think in words" says Nambi, as she describes her experiences watching actors audition and say her dialogue. She reveals what it takes for an actor to win a job and what never to do in an audition. She shares her expertise from in front and behind the camera.XXPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Michael Jackson - with Cris Judd - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 28:44

Cris Judd joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, for the final chapter of the trilogy. He completes his story that started with a future pro Golf career and transitioned into becoming one of Michael Jackson's premiere dancers on the global stage. Where most kids start dancing at 4 years old, it never even crossed his mind until it fell into his lap when he was 21 years. Never a thought, nor even a dream, he found a new passion for this thing called "dance", which brought out a form of expression that had been dormant deep inside his soul. He went from obscurity, to within months, rising to the very top of the world and touring the planet with one of the greatest musical artists in the history of the world, the King of Pop. Finally, after years on the biggest stages in the largest countries, he is paying it forward by sharing his gifts with the next generations and choreographing numbers on television shows across all platforms. He took the magic, discovered his gifts, and proved that with drive, focus and a self confidence, all dreams are possible.XPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

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The Rehearsal - with Cris Judd - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 36:06

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, continues the journey with dancer and choreographer, Cris Judd. He reveals how he looks for the "Nomads" and "one's standing on the outside", for cultivating talent. "I'm impressed by dancers today, they are supreme athletes, compared to the old days, I would've never been able to hang", says Cris. He says "choreographers are also so clever these days, they use word play which is intricate and fast". He tells the epic story of how he left his job as lead dancer at Disney World, to tour the planet with Michael Jackson, but only because Disney wasn't willing to accommodate and compromise. He shares how he auditioned for Michael, Michael's rehearsal process, and takes us inside the mind of one of the biggest artistic talents in the history of music. The King of Pop "was never militant with his dancers, he never demanded, he just expected", says Cris. "He taught us how to be present and stand still, because dancers always have the need to keep moving". Michael was the King of stillness.XPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

The Sky is the Limit - with Cris Judd - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 48:58

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, sits with world famous and legendary dancer and choreographer, Cris Judd. This story is not about his marriage to Jennifer Lopez, it's about an amazing human being, full of integrity, talent, compassion and dedication to his family and career. Growing up as an athlete, he was destined to become a professional Golfer, with the skills and tenacity of the greats. However, he accidentally fell into the dance world when he got a part time job working the Main Street Electrical Light Parade at Disney World, where his dance partner just happened to be Wayne Brady. He hadn't taken his first dance step until he was 21 years old and its been a career ever since. With only a few months of dance experience, he beat out thousands of dancers auditioning to dance with The Backstreet Boys. Though he was green and raw, the biggest players in the dance world noticed his innate talents and he eventually became one of Michael Jackson's dancers on his Dangerous and History tours. His strategy for success was as such, "find the best dancer in the room and stand behind them". Now Cris is the best dancer in the room and has dancers lined up to learn from him.XPlease Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

Growing up a Hollywood Legacy - with Alison Martino - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 50:44

Alison Martino is a connoisseur of Hollywood history. An authentic native born Hollywood girl, she grew up around the lifestyle in Tinseltown as the daughter of one of the biggest musical legends in history. This gave her exclusive behind the scenes access and experiences very few will ever see. She sit's with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about her efforts to preserve old Hollywood and provide access to it's history for generations into the future. She talks about her excitement with the resurgence of "Drive-in" theaters as well as sharing her rare collection of memorabilia, from a Sammy Davis Jr. radio, A Chasens Restaurant last menu, and a few one of a kind Elvis Presley items. Finally, having grown up seeing Frank Sinatra on more than her fair share of occasions, she expresses her distaste for wannabe "crooners" who try to emulate the one and only "Ol Blue Eyes".Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.comXhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqgXhttps://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/Xhttps://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/Xhttps://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna

#ThrowbackThursday - with Alison Martino - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 47:56

Alison Martino is a true legend and icon, a Hollywood legacy. A unicorn of sorts, this rare native born Los Angeles, California girl, is the only child to the late and great Al Martino, the hit making singer and songwriter who played with the Rat Pack and starred in the Godfather films. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, hears behind the scenes stories about old Hollywood that few are still alive to tell. Alison founded Vintage Los Angeles, "Documenting the history of Los Angeles by the people who lived it. Provided by your personal Delorean of the internet, Alison Martino". American culture is quick to tear down and destroy history in the name of equity and real estate. Alison is one of the few remaining time capsules who can connect the world to the true spirit of the most famous city in the world, Hollywood. Her old photos, stories and artwork will take you back to a time heard about in legend and only seen in movies. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy - with Anna Barnes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 71:57

Trained with an expertise and forte' in the George Balanchine form of ballet, she graduated from the prestigious Indian University Jacobs School of Music. Professional Ballet Dancer, Anna Barnes, sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about one of the most grueling and impossible careers to find success on the planet. Only 10% of all children who start this form of dance, ever make it to the top of the profession and get paid to do what they love most. It's one of the few art forms that is also considered a "sport", because of its intense daily and rigorous training, 7 days a week, for life. The physical toll it takes on the body and mentally on the psyche is rivaled by few careers. Anna takes us through the day to day career of a ballet dancer from the day she started at 2 1/2 years old now to her life as a professional dancer with the City Ballet of San Diego. It is a story of perseverance, dedication, pain and celebration! XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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Raw and Unfiltered - with Michael Testa - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 43:53

Casting Director, Michael Testa, comes at us one last time for the grand finale in the trilogy. He goes raw and unfiltered with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, about the truth inside the Hollywood industry, including many celebrity personalities. They even segue into a discussion about birds pooping "glass shattering" rocks and the time he knocked a Raccoon unconscious with an Oreo Cookie. Get ready for an all out blast of raucous laughter, stories and secrets from a casting director who has seen anything and everything an actor will and can do for themselves. Michael is a pro in the game and his insight and advice are invaluable for anyone trying to find success as an actor in television and film, or those just interested in how everything works behind the scenes. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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All The Ways To Be Fired In Hollywood - with Michael Testa - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 55:25

Casting Director, Michael Testa, sits for Part II with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. He's been choked, thrown over a chair and had an actor put her face in his crotch. These are just a few ways they've violated his personal space. Michael says he doesn't mind, however, there are many casting directors who will blackball actors for violating certain protocol. Hollywood is a fickle, self-centered and egotistical business. The ways to not get a job, or get a job and get fired, are endless. One actor lost a job because of a slight accent, another lost one after a table read, wardrobe didn't look right on another's body and one got "recast" after shooting a pilot episode for a television show. Michael gives his take on being "off book" in an audition as well as his expert opinion on actors "changing lines". This is the psychology behind casting, and he has seen it all. If you're considering moving to Los Angeles to become a star in the movies or you've already arrived and trying to find your way, this is the inside scoop on what happens behind the closed doors of the Hollywood machine. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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The Hollywood Casting Director - with Michael Testa - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 57:20

Hollywood Casting Director, Michael Testa, sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to tell stories from inside Hollywood that you won't find in books or from a google search. He tells what he looks for in actors, the secrets to self taping and how to go in and "book the room, not the job". His invaluable information and stories are a master class in understanding how to make it in Hollywood. Some people might not be his taste or flavor, but it "doesn't mean they are bad actors". Though he always brings in favorites for roles, he is always open to meeting new actors and giving them a chance. Some casting directors are unforgiving to an actors bad audition, but Michael admits he always knows people have "off days" and is willing to give second chances. Few have seen the inside of a Network test for a series regular on a major television show, and he describes the grueling process that even many A-list celebrities have bombed. Being an actor in Hollywood is not for the faint of heart, but Michael Testa is here to help you understand the journey and assist in making the right decisions. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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The Modern Day Slave in America & Hollywood - with Jon Huertas - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 49:13

Jon Huertas joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, for the final curtain call of the trilogy. They immediately delve into the ideology that African American's are in every fabric and every film and TV show in America. But with a lower demographic than Latinos, who are the one's standing on the sidelines? And why? This isn't speculation or opinion, this is fact, from Latinos whom have worked their way to the top of the Hollywood industry. An industry that looks at the men as a threat, and the Latina female as someone with whom they want to indulge in sex. The problem is that Latinos don't find solidarity in a race or color, but in the country of their origin, which is the root of the divide. African American's have never had this problem, hence their influx and climb to the top of the Hollywood ladder. Who is mowing lawns, cleaning bathrooms and picking lettuce? As Jon and Kurt have experienced in Hollywood when they try and negotiate a deal, "oh they don't want the part bad enough, we'll take another just like them". Latino's are perceived as expendable in America, and with a demographic their size, once they stand in solidarity, America will never be the same. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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The Canvas Came Up Empty - with Jon Huertas - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 47:21

One of the stars of the award winning hit shows, Castle and This is Us, sits again with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. He is THE Jon Huertas, and he tells the story behind saying the line "the canvas came up empty" a few hundred times during his tenure on Castle and how he had to get creative to make the dialogue interesting and keep the job exciting. Actors need to think outside the box because often times dialogue is exposition without any depth or deep character development. He reveals how he won the job on This is Us. He was doing a chemistry read with the lead of another hit show, One Day at a Time, Justina Machado, and working with the legendary Norman Lear, when the casting director saw his work and asked him last minute to meet NBC executives. He won the part, as he says, "by thinking outside the box and making interesting choices" different from the other 10 men vying for the same role. It's not about the words on the page, it's about what each actor brings to the words that is truly unique only to themselves. There is no one like him. There is only one Jon Huertas. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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Champion - with Jon Huertas - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 53:11

Jon Huertas sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about his hit song, Champion, and his already illustrious career as an actor. He is best known for playing Javier Esposito on the hit show Castle, and currently stars in the bigger hit show, This is Us, as Miguel Rivas. Jon's success didn't happen over night, and he shares his struggles coming up the ranks through Hollywood. He personifies work ethic and dedication whilst also making sure that actors realize the importance of how they are perceived within and out of the industry. "Be who you want to be seen as", says Jon, "Present yourself as a working actor". If you let Producers and Directors see you around town waiting tables or catering their kids Bat Mitzvah, they will never see you as an actor, there will be no respect. This is why Jon earned the name "Rat Pack", because he would dress up in nice suits and sneak his way into the biggest Hollywood parties and premieres, pretending to be delivering Milk. Once inside, he'd leave the Milk in the back and proceed to mingle with the biggest players in Hollywood and they saw him as a big player himself. Hollywood is a game, you gotta know how to play it, be your own Champion. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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Vegas : The Biggest Stage on the Planet - with DJ Excel - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 52:56

DJ Excel comes in hard for his curtain call with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about the best clubs in the most popular and most obscure cities all over the world. From Sacramento to Ibiza to Singapore. But he says the king of all club and party cities on the planet is still Las Vegas. People come from all over the world to the mecca of the music and dance floor party capital of the universe. He shares his experiences jet setting from night to night, stage to stage, crowd to crowd. With a career where catching a few hours of sleep on an airplane is crucial and starting his set at 4am is the norm, no other profession on the planet can relate to his lifestyle. What does it take to make it as a world wide DJ? How do you move crowds from venue to venue each night? A pulsating rhythmic dance and trance of music, passion and love of the game. He never strays off the path of integrity to his true self. His true art form. The heart beat of the needle to vinyl. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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Never Complacent, Never Stop the Hustle - with DJ Excel - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 59:09

DJ Excel spins once again with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to continue their discussion on the lives of artists and entertainers. It's a lifetime of hustle. The day you get complacent, is the day you start to lose your career. It's a constant grind, always changing, dynamic and never monotonous. But maybe that's why artists are who they are. Maybe that's why they are attracted to the uncertainty of the creative process, because it's never guaranteed. They can't sit still in one place, they always have to be creating, striving for more knowledge and life experiences. They also talk about what separates A-List celebrities from the rest and what it means to adapt as an artist during a year like 2020. Those who are unable to adjust their process, incapable of changing their focus, will disappear into the oblivion, forever. It is survival of the fittest, and those strong enough to reinvent themselves or even start over, are the ones who will come out unscathed on the other side of this apocalyptic mess. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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The Lotus in the Mud - with DJ Excel - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 60:29

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, sits with an artist who has performed in the most exclusive clubs, with the biggest celebrities, in cities and countries all over the world. His name is DJ Excel. He has opened for U2, Imagine Dragons, Sting and Katy Perry. Was an official DJ for Grand Prix with Steve Aoki and performed with Nas, Gil-Scott Heron, Ghostface, Gangstarr, Busta Rhymes, The Roots and Musiq Soulchild. His new Album drops in October of 2020 and he is giving everyone a sneak preview of all his new songs exclusively on "What's Your Name Again?", the podcast. It's titled "Out the Mud" and refers to the lotus in the mud that symbolizes the hardships and difficulties of life, or a challenging time we have faced or are facing. As with the stem growing toward the surface, we also grow through our experiences, through our difficulties, learning lessons along the way, removing obstacles, and overcoming our adversities. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

Mannequin Mentality - with Mona May - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 39:12

Mona May sits for her curtain call with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about what he describes as, The Mannequin Mentality. For to many decades "they" have prescribed an image complex upon our society, especially females. Mona has experienced it first hand working as a world famous Hollywood costume designer. She has seen women struggle with trying to be to skinny and to perfect. But who are "they"? Producers, advertisers and the companies selling the products. But she feels the youth of today have woken up and are changing this trend and becoming more comfortable with themselves and ignoring the global entertainment beauty stigma. She finally digs deep into her favorite project of all time, working on the film, Enchanted, with Susan Sarandon, Amy Adams, James Marsden and Patrick Dempsey. The experience of having to design for live action and animation, from 2D to 3D and beyond was a lifetime achievement for her. Now she is using the film to teach young women around the globe about costume design through a company called Girls Inc. After decades of success in Hollywood, Mona wants nothing more than to give back to the next generation of artists, creatives and designers. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

Costume Designing Animation - with Mona May - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 45:46

Legendary costume designer, Mona May, sits once again with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. She already had changed 90's fashion and killed the Grunge style when she designed for the classic film, Clueless. Now she tells us what it's like to design for an Animated film, specifically the little white mouse, Stuart Little. She also gets into the the topic of complimenting coworkers on set or in the office. When are words, a smile or a simple gesture considered going to far? Telling someone they look beautiful, cute, amazing or even Hot. Back in the day acknowledging ones appearance was considered flattery, now its considered harassment. In the hyper-sensitive culture of today, we must be weary and cautious of every word that escapes our mouth. One moment you smile at her while you pass each other in the hallway, the next moment, Human Resources has you out the back door. In the Hollywood business every actor is a "product", and products are meant to be sold and admired. When will enough be enough? How fine is the line between integrity and disrespect? XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

Plaid Skirts and Knee High Stalkings - with Mona May - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 28:42

Mona May is an iconic Costume Designer who changed fashion in the 1990's when "Grunge" was the trend. She tells America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, how she took a risk when designing the film, Clueless, and it paid off. This 1995 classic starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd and Stacey Dash, changed fashion forever. Wanting to empower young women to feel a sense of beauty, she maid plaid skirts and knee-high stalkings classy, yet sexy. 25 years later she is being recognized as a trailblazer and timeless designer of fashion through film. Kids who weren't even born when the film was released, approach her with stories of inspiration and the impact she has on this new generation. In an industry that has always been male dominant and ego driven, she found longevity by "staying true to herself and believing in her own uniqueness and talent". She feels lucky to have designed films with strong young female leads who she has been able to create empowering wardrobe with and build confidence to enhance their femininity. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

Meritocracy - with Johnny Stanton - Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 38:01

It's fourth and goal, Johnny Stanton of the Cleveland Browns is with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. Johnny drops down the concept of Meritocracy in sports and Kurt counters it with the "lack-of" in Hollywood. Sports and Acting are one and the same, except for one thing, "talent". Hollywood is the only place in the world that picks good looks, long legs and eye color over raw talent. In sports and most careers, the "best" of their field rise to the top and are guaranteed a spot in history. Regardless of your birth right, one needs to consistently and daily practice their craft, hone their skill set and strive to be goal and challenge oriented. There is no greater discipline than team sports or military training. Johnny will never be given the silver spoon, the red carpet will never be rolled out for him. He will always have to prove himself to the powers "that be". That is no different in any career, strive to be the best, to elevate above the competition, know to your core that you belong there and the rest will fall into place. Meritocracy is earned, not given. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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No Guarantees - with Johnny Stanton - Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 43:11

NFL player Johnny Stanton of the Cleveland Browns, joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to compare the unparalleled similarities of most professional football players to the journey of an actor. Nothing is ever guaranteed. Always staying prepared, always grinding, getting one job, losing another. Looking for the next opportunity and selling yourself for your current employer. If you are not Tom Cruise or Tom Brady, odds are that any day you could be on a new team or a new television show, trying out for one team or auditioning for another film. There is never time for comfort or relaxation when you're a blue collared journeyman artist or athlete. Working out, studying, learning, practicing and competing are a daily essential. The life of a minor league Baseball player is the toughest grind in any sport, equivalent to the thousands of actors who struggle year after year hoping for that big break to get called up to the big leagues. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast

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Road to the NFL - with Johnny Stanton - Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 34:29

NFL pro football player, Johnny Stanton, sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. There aren't many inspirational and motivational stories like what Johnny has had to endure to find his place with the best of the best in the National Football League. From high school championships to All-American accolades, he battled injuries and college transfers from Nebraska, back to Junior College, then to UNLV. He had to adapt, do what it took to play the game, even reinvent himself. This is a story of overcoming every form of adversity and never quitting, never accepting failure. This is the ultimate story of one young man against all odds, living his dreams. Only 2% of all college Football Players get drafted, let alone make the final roster of any organization. Johnny Stanton has worn the uniform of the Minnesota Vikings and now the Cleveland Browns, and he was never even drafted. XX Please Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast. Email anytime to podcast@provenanceroom.com X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRF42UoBNLo9DXv5BYQQCqg X https://www.instagram.com/kurt_caceres/ X https://www.instagram.com/wyna.podcast/ X https://www.instagram.com/provenance_room/ X https://www.provenanceroom.com/wyna-podcast