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The latest in Florida F*ckery with Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman, plus, the Curious Case Of Natalia Grace.

A treat today as Miami born, bred and based documentary filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman join the show. Corben is the director and Spellman the producer for Rakontur, their company which has produced such favorites as "Cocaine Cowboys" and "The U." Their latest project, "God Forbid" begins with a pool boy at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach and ends with the election of Donald Trump and the collapse of the evangelical Falwell family. Watch it on Hulu.

Back in summer 2020, Giancarlo Granda, the former Fountainebleau Miami Beach pool boy at the center of a years-long sex scandal involving evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. and Falwell's wife, Becki, contacted Miami filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman to see if they'd be interested in telling his side of the story. "We thought it was a compelling opportunity to not only examine the hypocrisy of his illicit affair with the first family of evangelicalism, but some of the even greater macro issues," Corben tells New Times. "Specifically, the rise of the Falwell's dynasty, their outsized influence on presidential politics, and how religious hucksters went from televangelism to higher education to the White House."

Back in summer 2020, Giancarlo Granda, the former Fountainebleau Miami Beach pool boy at the center of a years-long sex scandal involving evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. and Falwell's wife, Becki, contacted Miami filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman to see if they'd be interested in telling his side of the story. "We thought it was a compelling opportunity to not only examine the hypocrisy of his illicit affair with the first family of evangelicalism, but some of the even greater macro issues," Corben tells New Times. "Specifically, the rise of the Falwell's dynasty, their outsized influence on presidential politics, and how religious hucksters went from televangelism to higher education to the White House."

Back in summer 2020, Giancarlo Granda, the former Fountainebleau Miami Beach pool boy at the center of a years-long sex scandal involving evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. and Falwell's wife, Becki, contacted Miami filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman to see if they'd be interested in telling his side of the story. "We thought it was a compelling opportunity to not only examine the hypocrisy of his illicit affair with the first family of evangelicalism, but some of the even greater macro issues," Corben tells New Times. "Specifically, the rise of the Falwell's dynasty, their outsized influence on presidential politics, and how religious hucksters went from televangelism to higher education to the White House."

Back in summer 2020, Giancarlo Granda, the former Fountainebleau Miami Beach pool boy at the center of a years-long sex scandal involving evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. and Falwell's wife, Becki, contacted Miami filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman to see if they'd be interested in telling his side of the story. "We thought it was a compelling opportunity to not only examine the hypocrisy of his illicit affair with the first family of evangelicalism, but some of the even greater macro issues," Corben tells New Times. "Specifically, the rise of the Falwell's dynasty, their outsized influence on presidential politics, and how religious hucksters went from televangelism to higher education to the White House."

Liberty College, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is the world's largest Christian college. A beautiful college located only 2 hours away from the Faithful Politics Studio, it's also the former employer of Jerry Falwell, Jr. Falwell, Jr has a namesake that carries a lot of weight in Virginia, as well as parts of D.C. But the name was unfamiliar to a Miami pool boy who found himself trapped in a seven-year affair with a charming older woman and her husband, the Evangelical Trump stalwart Jerry Falwell Jr.  This week Pastor Josh and Will interview Billy Corben, the director of the newly released documentary about this love affair called, God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty. Hear the story from Giancarlo Granda "The Pool Boy", from his own perspective, and he even brings the receipts! It's available on HULU, and worth every minute of your time!Guest Bio:William Cohen (born 1978), better known by the stage name Billy Corben, is an American documentary film director. As a co-founder of the Miami-based studio Rakontur, along with producing partner Alfred Spellman, he has created films such as Cocaine Cowboys, Dawg Fight, and ESPN's 30 for 30 The U and The U Part 2.Support the showTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics

 Growing up in what appeared to be a retirement community in North Miami Beach, Alfred Spellman quickly realized Miami was more than meets the eye. After meeting Billy Corben in his 9th grade production class, the duo went on to be the youngest filmmakers ever to reach Sundance and then went on to start rakontur, a Miami-based documentary studio. Perfecting their craft of what they call ‘synthesis journalism', Rakontur has created a legacy of exploring the corruption and drug trade in the Magic City with their epic trilogy, Cocaine Cowboys. Alfred's anecdotes held us captivated as he detailed the decision to turn down a request from ESPN and how that turned into a Primetime slot for, The U. He told us about the film Broke and shared how that story might have been told differently had some reluctant athletes participated, but what really had us floored was the story about being an 8th grader in the back seat of a car and how that experience led to the idea for the Cocaine Cowboys Kings of Miami documentary. Yeah, Rakontur is the perfect name for the company because they are skilled storytellers.  The Producer, will have your full attention on this episode of Beyond the Lens presented by Diesel Films.

Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami is a six-part documentary series on the South Florida traffickers indicted in one of the largest drug cases in U.S. history. Cuban exiles Augusto “Willy” Falcon and Salvador “Sal” Magluta were accused of smuggling over 75 tons of cocaine into the U.S. in the 1980s. The high school friends built a reputed $2 billion empire that made Willy and Sal, aka “Los Muchachos,” two of Miami's biggest celebrities.Up this week, our host Rebecca Lavoie sits down with the "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami" series director and executive producer Billy Corben and executive producer Alfred Spellman.This episode contains spoilers, so make sure to watch all six episodes of “Cocaine Cowboys: Kings of Miami” before listening on. Stay tuned for next week's Part Two podcast episode with a very special guest to be announced!

On this episode, Lamb is joined by Billy Corben, an American documentary film director. As a co-founder of the Miami-based studio Rakontur, along with producing partner Alfred Spellman, he has created films such as Cocaine Cowboys, Dawg Fight, and ESPN's 30 for 30 The U, The U Part 2 & the new hit series on Netflix's Cocaine Cowboys Kings Of Miami series! Billy talks about his come up in the film making industry, growing up in Miami during the 80's and 90's, creating the Cocaine Cowboys documentaries, has he ever been afraid interviewing some of these characters, did A-Rod's career get ruined over $4,000, The story of Sal and Willy in the new series the Cocaine Cowboys, The Kings Of Miami Join the NFL Survivor Contest Now! Enter the $20 Patreon for the month of August or September, Deadline is September 8th Can enter via Venmo, PayPal, contact us! The Link To the VM Eliminator Contest: https://www.officefootballpool.com/pools.cfm?poolid=184848&p=2&pwd=h%215jc%5E Grand Prize: $500 & 3 Merch items/Bomber Jacket Second Place: The first Loser, Congrats & Be Better! Shoutout To The Members Of The Patreon Nick Chavez Christopher Villescaz Daniel Gibson Dereck Pleites Devin Rendon Kori Johnson-Hoopes Ryan Pistner Stephen Briggs Jordan Riley Podcasts https://apple.co/2R494Ff PATREON https://bit.ly/2F2Rdvg TWITCH https://bit.ly/31TN7P3 SPOTIFY https://spoti.fi/3bn9QGx VM YOUTUBE https://bit.ly/336DWdB TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/VeteransMinimum INSTAGRAM http://www.instagram.com/VeteransMinimum FACEBOOK Facebook.com/veteransminimum LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/52152267 LAMB'S TWITTER https://bit.ly/3l0mQoJ LAMB'S IG https://bit.ly/33ddtMt MERCH STORE http://bit.ly/3qxPQr7 Guest Billy Corben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trials and tribulations of Willy Falcon and Salvador Magluta are the stuff of legal legend in Miami. Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman of http:///www.rakontur.com (rakontur) are the producers of https://www.netflix.com/title/80996810 (Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami), a six-part documentary miniseries that recently premiered on Netflix. The filmmakers join David Markus on For the Defense to discuss the rise and fall of “Los Muchachos,” the behind the scenes making of the series, and the prosecutors and defense lawyers who appeared on the show.

Alfred Spellman is a born storyteller. He grew up in Miami Beach and, along with his friend Billy Corben, he’s been making films since he was 15 years old. In 2000 they created their production company Rakontur and their first documentary, Raw Deal: A Question of Consent, premiered at the Sundance Festival in 2001. Since then, they’ve produced 537 Votes, Screwball, Magic City Hustle, Dawg Fight, Cocaine Cowboys, and ESPN’s 30 for 30: Broke, The U, and The U: Part 2. Rakontur’s films have tackled a diverse range of topics from sexual assault to college football to the Biogenesis doping scandal. Alfred’s not afraid to explore the sordid underbelly of society, and as a Miami native, he derives much of his inspiration from the real-life stories of crime, corruption, and hypocrisy that are rife in his hometown.

Mike & Nick talk with award-winning producer from Rakontur Films, Alfred Spellman. Alfred has produced & worked on some legendary documentaries (along with director Billy Corben & David Cypkin), from 'Cocaine Cowboys' to '537 Votes' to 'Screwball' to 'ESPN's 30 for 30: The U'. Alfred takes us through his upbringing in Miami Beach, to what the role of a producer is on films, the great stories Rakontur Films has told that the city of Miami has inspired, and a never-before told story of a film that almost got made.For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman explain how Miami ruined the world in 2000.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Valdes is asked by his Co-Host, Anthony Petrucci, what is real and what is fake about today’s shows on Narcos. Dr. Valdes explains that when he was the founding member of the group that became the Medellin Drug Cartel, things were a lot different, there was no violence, cocaine was for the rich and famous. Things drastically changed. Dr. Valdés makes a major announcement on how he has finally decided to be involved with Rakontur Studios, makers of famed series Cocaine Cowboys. Dr. Valdes explains the reason he has rejected so many offers from Hollywood and why he finally decided to work with Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman of Rakontur. Narco Mindset is an enlightening, informative, effortlessly entertaining podcast. It contains compelling RAW storytelling and intellectually honest talk about life. We will be delving into life challenges, life miracles, life recovery, and life opportunities. It illuminates a new generation on the power and the impact of a positive mindset. Please click play to hear life-altering stories. Complete transcripts are available as part of a Blog on www.jorgevaldesphd.com Narco Mindset is a Seasonal show with new episodes every week… Began, February 1st, 2020 Official Website: https://www.jorgevaldesphd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NARCOMINDSET/ Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jorgevaldesphd Twitter: https://twitter.com/jorgevaldesphd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-valdes-phd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jorgevaldesphd/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/narcomindset Podcast: https://www.narcominsetpodcast.com Books: http://amazon.com/author/jorgevaldesphd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZe9r895QiIZRdNRs4i3Ug For more information on how to join our Community by going to our website and subscribing. The first 3,000 subscribers will receive a FREE PDF copy of our latest book, Narco Mindset - Freedom Edition.

Film Florida Podcast Episode 38- Billy Corben & Alfred Spellman, Producers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman are legendary award-winning film and television producers. Their credits include Cocaine Cowboys and Screwball as well as The U, The U Part 2 and Broke for ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series. As well-known as Billy and Alfred are for their producing skill, they are even more well-known for their storytelling skills. We talk about growing up in Florida and what drives them to find new stories to tell and new ways to tell those stories. Audio editing by Rob Hill.

“Cocaine Cowboys” director Billy Corben and producer Alfred Spellman talk to Pure Nonfiction  host Thom Powers about their new comic documentary “Screwball” covering  the baseball drug scandal that disgraced Yankee Alex Rodriguez and other players. Hear their previous interview on episode 42 discussing “Cocaine Cowboys.” On Twitter: @billycorben @alfredspellman @thompowers @PureNonfiction The post 102: Baseball on Drugs in “Screwball” appeared first on Pure Nonfiction.

Alfred Spellman and Billy Corben of Rakontur -- the award-winning studio behind "Cocaine Cowboys" and ESPN's "The U" -- on stage at WNYC to make sense of Big Media & Entertainment's decline. Is anyone truly doing digital profitably? Who pays for journalism anymore? And Miami ... just what is it about Miami?

Willie Falcon started dealing cocaine in 1970s Miami. He was on the run from the law in the '80s; captured and prosecuted in the '90s; sentenced in the '00s. Now, the Feds want to deport him to his native Cuba. Smuggling pal Carlos Ruiz and "Cocaine Cowboys" producer Alfred Spellman on the five-decade pursuit of Miami's most famous kingpin.

On Twitter: @billycorben @alfredspellman @rakonturmiami @thompowers @purenonfiction Pure Nonfiction is distributed by the TIFF Podcast Network.

“Cocaine Cowboys” is a cult classic exploring the 1980s drug trade in Miami. Packaged like a gangster film, the documentary links the criminal underworld to the city’s real estate boom. On this episode of Pure Nonfiction, host Thom Powers interviews “Cocaine Cowboys” director Billy Corben and producer Alfred Spellman during the 2017 Miami Film Festival. […] The post PN 42: Made in Miami – Billy Corben & Alfred Spellman on “Cocaine Cowboys” appeared first on Pure Nonfiction.

Miami-based moviemakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman share with host Roben Farzad their advice for would-be media moguls and entrepreneurs in this "Quick Hit" excerpt from "The Disruptors" (aired May 16, 2014).