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Week 29! This week we had the opportunity to speak with comedian, actor, director, and all around good guy, Mr. Brian T Shirley! We get to hear the challenges of being a stand-up comedian, from traveling, to having no stage, to interruptions during your performance, only to realize that it's always worth it in the end. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deafdialogue/message
Brian T. Shirley - (Director, Comedian, E-Book Narrator, Voice-Over Actor, Writer, Actor) - Website: BrianTShirley.com
Brian T. Shirley talks about the struggle to be a comedian and the path he has taken in his journey of work. Brian T'S Profile linkedin.com/in/briantshirley Websites briantshirley.webs.com (Personal Website) briantshirley.blogspot.com/ (Blog)
About Brian T. Shirley Brian T Shirley has performed all across the USA, Canada, the Bahamas, and Japan for over 25 years. Brian has also hosted 2 radio shows (The Triangle Comedy Radio Show, The BTS Radio Show) and currently hosts the BTS Entertainment Corner radio segment. This is a call-in segment featured on the "What's the Story?" radio show which originates out of Reno, NV. Brian can be seen in several short films, web series and the upcoming feature film "Mark of the Butterfly" in March 2020. In your opinion, how has social media helped or hurt Independent Entertainment? “it's helped a great deal because now you have outlets where you didn't before. If you make a short film or music video or even the independent music artists out there that doing a LP or a song, you have a chance to get it out there for the public now. And that's the good news and the bad news because, and I've been a victim of myself on this too, sometimes with Independence, you know, you get excited and you do a project and you get it out there and maybe it wasn't completely edited and put together the best. So, it's a double-edged sword.” As you've evolved and matured, has it been hard to keep up with the latest social media trends? “When we were starting the interview today, I couldn't even figure out how to get the audio working. It took me a few minutes. Because I think Zoom, I've done twice now. But you know, you either keep learning or you start declining and that's with anything.” How important is networking to you and how has social media affected this? “It's important to everybody. If you're in any kind of industry that requires, you know, having relationships with people, social media has allowed that to be sped up to a certain point because now you can meet people that you normally wouldn't, you know, in other states or countries or whatever, and you can bond with them somehow or some way online.” “It's all about building relationships and social media's kind of sped that up a little bit.” Can you share with me your most successful or favorite networking story/experience that you’ve had? “I'll share my favorite one, which I've actually worked into the stage act, believe it or not. Years ago, through being a radio, internet radio, a BTS radio show I hosted in ACE and we were in the studio. But it's internet radio. And I started putting together, you know, guests for the show, and one of the gentlemen that I reached out to, I forgot how I found these people to be honest; it was Brian Hayden and he is a heart transplant recipient. So, and he'd written a couple of books…” How do you stay in front of or best nurture your network community? “It's a learning process that I'm still learning. I don't think anybody, unless they become just an absolute pro, can be 100% perfect. You have to learn what you're posting. You know, what kind of a response it’s getting, you know, you can target your audience. “I think staying positive no matter what you're doing is a big factor because when you start going into those dark areas, you just draw out so many dark, dark people.” What advice do you have for the professional on growing their network? “I think just staying visible, staying positive and getting content that, you know, people, if they're in this situation, here's what they're going to need. Making sure that's out there, I think is a good way to grow your business.” Digital networking or traditional networking? “I think both are equally important and if you use both to, you know, play on each other, that's the perfect storm because just like what happened with Brian, you know, I met him online, we networked and then we met each other in person.” If you could go back to your 20-year-old self, what would you tell yourself to do more or less of regarding your career? “I would say don't party as much. When I started doing comedy particularly, you know, yeah, I had a little fun, but treat the business side of show business a little more serious…” Any final words of advice for our listeners? “something I've learned through really pursuing this acting thing is you look at where you need to go and start focusing that way, and sometimes it will come about, without you even knowing it. And it takes a year or two sometimes like it did with this, so, immediate success doesn't always happen. But if you continue, I think these things will come back around as long as you stay, you know, you persevere.” You can get in contact with Brian at: Website: www.briantshirley.com Email: briantshirley@aol.com(link sends e-mail) LinkedIn: Click Here Twitter: Click Here
Brian T. Shirley (Film Festival - Executive Producer) - Website: nsaen.com/onlinefilmfestival
Brian T. Shirley (Comedian, Actor, Executive Producer of NSAEN Film Festival) - Website: nsaen.com/onlinefilmfestival
Brian T. Shirley (Executive Producer, NSAEN Film Festival) - Website: NSAEN.com
What’s up Diamonds, Thank you for listening into another episode of the Lina Jones DiamondNetwork Show acronyms #LJDNShow. This year I've tried to revisit past guest. This week I am revisiting my #socialbud Comedian/Actor Brian T. Shirley. If you follow me on Facebook you'll know who he is Brian has been in a variety of different films and videos he is truly a rising star and thanks for supporting him on both our Facebook pages. His latest film the "Senator" appears to be a serious film. He’s always posting about different locations he is filming at, I look forward to seeing him on the big screen one day. We will be talking about his latest film and will catch up on what he's has been doing in standup as well, if your a fan of his tune into to find out what's up with him he'll also offer advice to others looking to be actors. Join me Monday with Brian T. Shirley Monday 7pm PM EST. Have you visited the LJDNShowand the LJDNRadio station that streams 24/7 Indie Artist music? Hey, if you know someone that's a musician and need some free promotion, have them email me at music@ljdnshow.com. Would like to be guest on the show? Email me at guest@ljdnshow.com. Did you know you can make comments on any of the shows that you listen to on BlogTalk radio or LJDNRadio? If you would like comment or have an opinion about a show I would like to hear from you go to http://ljdnshow.com/prior-shows/. If you’re would like to have your own show and want to be branded with the LDNFamily of entertainment email me at ljdnshow@gmail.com.
In this special edition of webseriesonfire.com, I interview Executive Producer Brian T. Shirley & Executive DirectorTamara Mcclure talking about the NSAEN Online Film Festival.http://www.nostringsattached-enews.com/onlinefilmfestival/
In this special edition of webseriesonfire.com, I interview Executive Producer Brian T. Shirley & Executive DirectorTamara Mcclure talking about the NSAEN Online Film Festival.http://www.nostringsattached-enews.com/onlinefilmfestival/
Welcome to the very first show of "WebSeriesOnFire.com." In my podcast I'll be sharing the stories and journey's of the creators of the hottest new web series in the entertainment industry. My guest is Brian T. Shirley he is a comedian, writer, actor & TV host. He will be talking about his web series "BTS on the Road" & "Bengleton Socks". BTS on the Road is a web TV Series that shows people what it's like to be a touring entertainer. It shows the venues, the scenery along the way to the gigs, the entertainers, the audience, Club Owners, mishaps and whatever else happens on the road. His other web series Bengleton Socks is about a fictional sock company and these short comedic episodes center around Bengleton Socks.
Welcome to the very first show of "WebSeriesOnFire.com." In my podcast I'll be sharing the stories and journey's of the creators of the hottest new web series in the entertainment industry. My guest is Brian T. Shirley he is a comedian, writer, actor & TV host. He will be talking about his web series "BTS on the Road" & "Bengleton Socks". BTS on the Road is a web TV Series that shows people what it's like to be a touring entertainer. It shows the venues, the scenery along the way to the gigs, the entertainers, the audience, Club Owners, mishaps and whatever else happens on the road. His other web series Bengleton Socks is about a fictional sock company and these short comedic episodes center around Bengleton Socks.
Comedian, Brian T. Shirley, is the host of the BTS Entertainment Corner, has a weekly segment on What's The Story, and host the BTS on the Road WEB TV series. briantshirley.webs.com Author Saylor Storm talks about her book research in Charleston, South Carolina with long-time resident, comedian Brian T. Shirley. Episode 6 is about the highlights of Charleston where Saylor's thriller book 'Basking in the Light' takes place. Aspiring reporter, Ellen Singer, endures months of tortuous captivity by a serial killer and is eventually rescued by FBI agent, Arnie Darrow, in the thriller, Basking in the Light. Is Ellen able to rebuild her health and sanity while trying to overcome her PTSD? Download the book at http://amzn.to/2e6RvlK
What's Up #Diamonds! Welcome to another episode of the Lina & Brian Hour! This is the show where you have the opportunity to meet #Indie entertainers throughout the US thanks to my #socialbud Comedian Brian T. Shirley. Thank you for letting us into your lives and spending an hour of your time with us join us we have a blast here every third Monday of the month with Brian and all his #IndieWood friends. Brian has the some of the koolest friends I'm pretty sure when they get together its nothing but good times and misbehaving all out of fun! This week you and I will be meeting another one of his Comedian friends Tukute. I know isn't the way she spelled her name to cute.... did you get it, if you’re a little slow it's ok... just look at it again and you will. Tukute will be joining us talking about what's new with her and her career as a comedian and of course there will be lots and lots of laughter. I mean what else can you expect when you share a show with a couple of comedians right..I hope you can join us live and if you can't make sure you check out the #podcast later. You know I'm going to ask you have you checked out the LJDNShow's website for June yet? Don't say no.. comeon check it out! I've got some pics of Ooggeewawa when they came to Virginia Beach, VA last Tuesday 6/14 I went out to show my support check out the pics. Also I want to say Happy Father's Day to all my #DiamondDads out there enjoy your day! Don't forget to subcribe to get a reminder of when the show is coming, right here on this page. Thanks again.
What's up #Diamonds, I know I haven't been hanging out much on SM its only because I am finishing a project it is almost complete and I will be back on the scene more frequently mid next week. How are you? Thank you so much for #supporting this show and hanging in there with me! I appreciate it believe me. This month on the Lina N Brian Hour we will be talking with another associate of Brian's this one is an Author with a very interesting name Saylor Storm, I gotta find out if that is her real name cause it's a super cool name. Saylor has several books already on the market one in particular that I'm a little curious about called "Dr. Selfish", I know right.. My guess is it's about this doctor who is ridiculously wealthy and selfish. Or could it be about some who's so selfish he is skilled at being selfish? That is just one of her books she has a few more along with her book that is soon to be released called "Love & Kisses". They all seem to be about romance so if you're into romance novel's this would be the interview to listen in on we will be talking to her live Monday the 16th, show time starts at 7pm EST. On the Lina N Brian Hour we always have some good conversation that is really the only time I have to catch up with Comedian Brian T. Shirley is during out #smalltalk, something interesting is always going on. Brian spends a lot of time on the road with his "BTS on The Road Show" check his episodes on Youtube goto YouTube and type or paste the name into the search box. Alright now we are in the 2nd week of May have you checked out May's calendar and the updated changes in the website yet? If you haven't you should do so because how fast the month is going. Next month I'll have new guest and new #DiamondDelights!
What's Up #Diamonds, I guess you already know I'm excited? In case you don't know I'll say it "I'm very excited" about my latest project having a Co-Host to host a show with me. I know that you will enjoy it as much as my other episodes and projects maybe even a little bit more. Either way its your support that keeps me going that undying loyalty is what I love about the DiamondNetwork and I Thank You in advance for listening. I've known Comedian Brian T. Shirley now a little over a year we met in social media which is where I meet just about all my guest and #social friends. We hit it off from the gate with good conversation, laughter and honesty I believe those are all good ingredients for a friendship. Brian has his own show called "BTS On The Road" where he video tapes trips to his comedy gigs. If you want to find out more about Brian Shirley check out his YouTube Channel. I had been looking for a Co-Host to help me with the show and he was a good fit for me I think..... lol. Brian will be co-hosting with me every 3rd Monday of the month so make sure you look out for the advertisements because the dates will vary. I will have the phone lines open in case you want to call-in with some positive feedback or just to say hello to us both, the studio number is 347-237-4697. Our first guest will be Web TV Owner Mike Aloia who will be talking about his up coming movie Professor Gravitron. The Lina and Brian hour will be displaying and interview all types of #Indie Talent! And I am more than please to help them get their plugs in! So tune into to me and Brian this Monday 7pm EST. Don't forget check out January's calendar on the LJDNShow's website
What's Up Diamonds, I started this year with so many exciting ideas now I have to find the time to implement them that's going to be my big challenge. I hope you all enjoyed your holiday! I know I did it never fails its seems when you take the time off to get things done only 10% of them you actually accomplish. Vacation is over and I am glad to be back in the studio with you all and telling you about my month. I would love to hear about yours too call me. I hope you're ready to listen cause I'm ready to talk to you and thank you for returning and tuning in. Finding good music can be difficult at times, not everyone has the "it" factor like my first guest of 2016 #IndieArtist, #DiamondDelight Steve Cohen. I am looking forward to interviewing him talking about his music and passion for writing. Steve has been on of my #DiamondDelights promos for almost a year now I think it's time to meet the voice behind the music. I love getting to know my guest beit music or business owners because it allows you to learn something personal about people. Every artist has their own inspiration story and we will soon hear about Steve's, if you're a fan show some luv by calling into the show and say hello at 347-237-4697. The show has a new time this year it will start at 7:00pm and end at 8:00pm, that's right my show is only an hour long you can listen to the podcast during lunch. I also have two new artist I will be promoting on the show "Oh Be Clever" and "TSoul" #goodmusic I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Also every 3rd Monday I will be co-hosting my show with my social bud Comedian Brian T. Shirley premiering Jan. 18th more on that to come tune in we will have a blast of grown folks fun! Be sure to check out the calendar pics at ljdnshow.com.
What's Up Diamonds, Welcome to another live episode of the Lina Jones DiamondNetwork show getting back to the office can be a little difficult with so much going on within your personal family but I am here. I love the fall! I welcome September with open arms I am especailly looking forward to the break in the weather aren't you. Thank you for listening to the show last Monday I hope you enjoyed the podcast and got some good info from it. This week we are back to live with my good #socialfriend Comedian Brian T. Shirley, I'm sure you have heard of him before he is totally social! I have played lots of his stand up shows right here on this show. He travels all over the country with his crew tapping his live shows you can see them on his YouTube channel. Brian and I have lots of catching up to do there has been a few changes in his life I would like to find out about. That along with living the life of a comedian facing some of the trials and tribulations he has to go through just to stay in the entertainment business and about his upcoming shows. Join in on the conversation and if you're a fan you can call in live at 347-237-4697. If you haven't had a chance to check out our website updates for September now is a good time goto LJDNShow.com. Check out the new additions to the guest page, September calendar and my end of the month recap. If you would like to be a guest send us an email guest@ljdnshow.com.
What's Up Diamonds, One more week left of vacation time is moving fast and so am I This will be my last podcast not for the year but for a few months every so often I have to take a break to play catch because life can be crazy, unpredictable which causes us to fall behind on projects. This podcasts is a #CoffeeTalk episode that recorded on October 14, 2014 (#ColumbusDay) CoffeeTalk episodes are always my most popular show, why because their informative. I research lots of information for these episodes which by the way I have one coming up in July upon my return that will be a live show. I talk about brand building, give some social networking tips some, TV shows just a variety of different things I call “Stuff” that I talk about. You’ll also get to hear some comedy from my resident Comedian Brian T. Shirley and listen to some music from the DiamondDelights. I hope you enjoy the CoffeeTalk sessions as much as I do it is my one-on-one time with you and am able to share with you without sharing my audience. As much as I love to have company I also love to talk to you one-on-one so enjoy this coffee talk episode and be prepared for me live next Monday with my “Talent in 10 show” I got some new talent! Don’t forget to check out the official website for updates and I will be sharing with you in the social network realm. Miss you a lot can’t wait to come back live to talk to you. Be a guest! All it takes is an email to guest@ljdnshow.com Lina Jones
What's up Diamonds, Hello to you all! Thank you for tuning in on another episode of the Lina Jones DiamondNetwork show don't even think about clicking off we need you to listen. You know this is a Murphy's Law studio anything can happen you know the rest I appreciate you listening we are now available in iTunes =) Feb. is coming to a closet and March is right around the corner! 2015 is moving on March 17th will officially be the shows 1st anniversary! Yep I have been here for nearly 1 year starting out with 0 listeners and followers. Although my followers are coming along slowly my listeners up nearly 3,000 that's pretty good for one year's work! In celebration of the shows anniversary in March I will be giving away free advertisement on the shows website LJDNShow.com the advertisement will be a Free 270x175 clickable that's right clickable banner advertisement valued at $32.00 per month you'll pay nothing for the month of March check website for specifications and formats. Starting in April "Talent In 10" will begin airing every last Monday of the month if you want to know just how good your talent is in voice, film, music, even sales here's your chance to find out! Promotions will start in March with detailed information be sure to check the website for promo information beginning in March. Monday's show is all about the music! I will be playing music from my #DiamondDelights promotions make sure visit the website for updates & info. You will also here from our Comedian Brian T. Shirley and of course I'll have those brand building tips to help build your business and your name! Join me live and remember you are always welcome to call-in studio lines will be open #347-237-4697.
What's up Diamonds, This has been a busy and long month for the show our first January since the start of the show. We thank you for hanging in there with us thru it all. Live shows can be so challenging and fragile especially when the slightest thing can go so wrong and throw you off your game. I hope you continue to hang in there with us as we grow and continuously work out our glitches. #muchgratitude Monday's show is all about the music! I will be promoting all of the artist on the shows #DiamondDelight list. I haven't done that in a while and I think it's due what about you? We have some good music, new songs and new artist to listen to on Monday's show. Also we are going to hear a new skit from our resident Comedian and Talk show host Brian T. Shirley we'll get to hear some of what he's been working on over the holiday, while we were out shopping Brian was making folks laugh. Also I'll be giving out some new tech tips in social networkers out there on the #DiamondNetwork and beyond. So join me why don't cha! for another episode of the Lina Jones DiamondNetwork show 6:00pm right here on Blog Talk Radio there's always something going on here =) DiamondDelights music include Annie Moobeams, Cold Cash, Cosmic Crash, Icepack Tali Jackson, Jimmy Packes, Norma Jean Angel, Singdi, Starkett Levee, Steve Hester of DeJaVooDoo, TJ Praise and That Boy Clippa. If you would like your music promoted here on the show email me at music@ljdnshow.com. If you would like to be a guest on the show email guest@ljdnshow.com. Don't forget to stop by the shows website at http://ljdnshow.com and most important donate to the cause find out more at https://www.crowdrise.com/linajones
What's up Diamonds! Thank you for supporting the show and I hope your holidays are being filled with mountains of joy and great memories! We are continuing on with the #DiamondForum episodes from this year. This show was originally taped in August 25th of this year my guest panel were Comedian Brian T. Shirley and Music Producer #Indie Artist Icepack Tali Jackson there was some very serious talk going on, for instance I learned quite a bit about non compete agreements. Have you ever encountered an experience with one? Listen in to find out what was discussed you might learn something else to add to your library of knowledge. We also talked about the immigration children situation it was a somewhat controversial conversation those subject that kinda make you uncomfortable talking about them, I went a little out of my comfort zone with that one. I usually try to make the topic choice as less controversial as possible being that a lot of guest back down to talking about controversial subjects. If I do have one it will be due to someone requesting that I talk about the subject or it is one of the biggest trending conversations going on throughout social networks. Take a listen and tell me what you think email me or leave a comment. I promoted music by That Boy Clippa, Norma Jean Angel and Cosmic Crash so enjoy it and I will be back live on the first Monday of the New Year January 5th 2015 until then I will share, chat, like and tweet with you in the #socialrealm. Guest inquiry: guest@linajonesdiamondnetwork.com Follow me here and on FB at http://facebook.com/ljdnshow Twitter @LJDNSho@videoBL
What's up #Diamonds! Thank you for your continued support of the show and the people who come on the show to expose their business, talents, and creativity. Every so often I am blessed to have a different kind of talent and creativity on my show, this weeks guest is and Actor and a Writer Mr. Bryan Casserly! I am always excited to bring new guest to you this actor started at age 8 and is still moving doing his thing! He not only acts he writes as well along with being easy on the eyes. You can check out some of his acting films on his website at http://www.bryancasserly.com/ that way you can see the face behind the voice and ask questions for those looking to get into acting and/or writing the studio line is always open at #347-237-4697. I will also have a comedy skit from my #DiamondComedian Brian T. Shirley host of the BTS radio show on Kinetic HiFi and music. I will be a guest on Brian's show on November 19th 2014 at 4:30 tune in to find out what we will be talking about although I'm not sure what it is but I always have a blast when we get together. Music provided by #DiamondDelights #IndependentArtist Need some exposure for your business, talent or creativity? You to can be a guest all it takes is an email to: guest@linajonesdiamondnetwork.com or ljdnshow@gmail.com For music inquires and promotions email: diamond.safehouse@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ljdnshow or http://facebook.com/Lina.VBLand Twitter @videoBL and the new show twitter @LJDNSho and Google+ under Lina Jones I forward to seeing you there!
Live from Seattle, its NOON on Saturday and that means something NEW and today we are talking comedy with southern comedian Brian T. Shirley. http://about.me/brians Brian has opened for Huey Lewis & the News and is a syndicated columist. Brian is also an author of three published books and a radio host. Having toured all over the United States, Canada and Caribbean, Brian shows why he knows his funny! Listen in as I talk to up and coming musicians and artists in the Seattle area and play their music. Relaxed and fun, I will also recap the past week on NorthwestPrime! Plus, we just might try a few new things and see if they work. If they do, we will work them into the weekday shows, if not....we will NEVER speak of this again ;) Try-Day Saturday! Lets throw it against the wall and see what sticks! www.northwestprime.com *FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS SHOW WITH A FRIEND! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT*