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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host Tristan J. Shuler sat down for a 2-hour, in-depth, hilarious conversation with R. K. RUSSELL, NFL Player, activist, poet and author of the amazing new book THE YARDS BETWEEN US!HIGHLIGHTS:Growing up in Buffalo, Dallas racism and culture, Football at Purdue, the emotional NFL Draft and signing with the Dallas Cowboys, his traumatic experience in NY, meeting his partner Corey and finding love, coming out the press and his mother, life after football, developing a series based on his book with Gabrielle Union and Saeed Crumpler and so much more!WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, FOLLOW SHARE & 5-STAR REVIEW!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES)YouTube Shorts & Videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCua83eFRxVA1-r3ry5c0-fQ@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuest:@rkrelentless@tristanjshulerBTS: Michelle SmollerWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
In this episode, Hilliard sits down for an in-depth, over 2-hour conversation with SELWYN SEYFU HINDS Showrunner/Creator of WASHINGTON BLACK the new hit series on HULU!HIGHLIGHTS: The Source Magazine in the late 90s and the climate of Hip-Hop, going from Guyana to Brooklyn in the height of Classic Rap, the night Biggy Smalls died, his college years at Princeton, becoming an author, moving to LA to write screenplays, pitching tips and how he and his team cast and produced Washington Black and so much more! More about him:Selwyn most recently served as the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the epic adventure series WASHINGTON BLACK, an adaptation of Esi Edugyan's esteemed novel of the same name, which recently premiered on Hulu. He previously served as a writer/producer on Jordan Peele's reboot of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, penning the critically hailed episode “Replay,” which made him a finalist in the Drama Teleplay category for the 2020 Humanitas Prize.He has a number of films in development including PRINCE OF CATS, the adaptation of Ronald Wimberly's graphic novel, at Legendary; and 1000 MILES, based on the memoir Running A Thousand Miles For Freedom by William and Ellen Craft. He and Mad Massive Entertainment currently have an overall deal with UCP, where he is developing a television adaptation of Usher's seminal album, Confessions.Previously, Hinds served as Editor-in-Chief of the hip hop magazine The Source in the late-‘90s, and created the Vertigo comic-book series Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child. He is represented by CAA, Entertainment 360, and Del Shaw Moonves.Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMMerch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES)@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuest:@SelwynhindsBTS: @wmb.photographyWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
Send us a textInteresting things about the distillery:Distilled in Hilliard, Ohio, in a garageFormerly Mill Street Distillery in UticaSame owners and master distiller, just bought out some others and movedRickhouse is in GroveportHas cask strength single barrelsOpa's has oneOur Bottle: Bourbon100% cornPipe Pairings: Boswell northwoodsCocktails:Research Sourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilzesbv1sJwhttps://www.leatherandoakspirits.com/homeSupport the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 372) — Travel back to the Old West for a tale of revenge, Pinkerton agents, and frontier justice in the wake of the Civil War. One of those former Pinkerton agents in the movie is John Scobell (Gbenga Akinnagbe), making 2025's Trail of Vengeance the first movie to feature John Scobell as one of its main characters. Where to watch Trail of Vengeance Get Rob's book To help us separate fact from fiction in the movie today is author Rob Hilliard, whose book "In Freedom's Shadow" is a historical novel based on John Scobell. How well does the movie tell us John Scobell's true story? Let's find out! Also mentioned in this episode "The Spy of the Rebellion" by Allan Pinkerton "The Pinkertons" miniseries with Rob Talk to a real person Chat about this episode Get the BOATS email newsletter Email dan@basedonatruestorypodcast.com Support my work Dan LeFebvre's Getting Started with Video Podcasting Unlock ad-free episodes Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/372 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're delighted to be talking outsourcing, distributed development, and empathy with Andy Hilliard, the CEO of Accelerance. Accelerance is a software outsourcing consultancy - in other words, they help other companies to build distributor teams and make them functional. Andy has ended up drawing on many of the traditional DevRel pillars, namely empathy, and we learn about how his time in the Peace Corps inspired his passion for global business, and piqued his interest in the myriad of different perspectives from the international community. He talks to us about how he tries to understand people on a human level, and empower them. In distributed development, it's all about trying to create stickiness and common ground. He also put our minds at ease about AI - when no one truly knows what the future holds, there's probably not much point in losing sleep over it. Reach out to Andy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhilliard/ Check out Accelerance: https://www.accelerance.com/ Find out more and listen to previous podcasts here: https://www.voxgig.com/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates and information about upcoming meetups: https://voxgig.substack.com/ Join the Dublin DevRel Meetup group here: www.devrelmeetup.com
A man shoots and kills three women inside a Hilliard, Florida, home before turning the gun on himself, leaving a bloodied 5-year-old girl as the sole survivor who ran to a neighbor for help. A former Columbus, Ohio police officer is sentenced to 15 years to life for murdering Andre Hill, a Black man who was unarmed and holding a cellphone. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host filmmaker/cinematographer (nephew) William M. Barclay sit down with Icon, Emmy-winning director/producer PARIS BARCLAY.HIGHLIGHTS: Paris' Revival of his musical LETTERS FROM NAM, indie film and its importance today, using resources around you, Paris' start directing music videos, pivoting to directing episodic TV, interview questions for directors, working with writer/producers, shortlists and its importance, set etiquette, directing Dahmer, Paris' upcoming Billy Preston: That's the way God Planned It documentary and so much more!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMMerch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES)@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@PKbarclay@Wmb.photographyWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
We're going deep into the real, raw truth of screenwriting with Hilliard Guess — writer, producer, podcaster, and director. From breaking into the industry to surviving the writer's room, Hilliard is here to spill it all.With credits on Deadly Class (SYFY), the award-winning digital series TICKER, Amazon's CROSS: AFTER HOURS, and the upcoming coming-of-age film MERMAID!, Hilliard knows what it really takes to make it in Hollywood.He's also the longtime host of Screenwriters' Rant Room, a WGA advocate, and a voice for underrepresented writers across genres. Expect real talk, wild stories, and serious insight.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on BraveMaker YouTube.Follow BraveMaker on social media:InstagramTikTok#BraveMaker #BraveMakerPodcast #Screenwriting #TV #BlackWriters #Live
In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther, The Great Debaters) sit down for an in-depth, hilarious conversation with episodic director/producer KEN WHITTINGHAM, the man behind directing over 350 episodes of comedy television!Highlights: Ken's rise from PA to Stage Manager in multi-cam comedies, Marla Gibbs giving him his first Story By credit on the hit series 227, landing his first directing gig on Malcolm & Eddie, directing single camera shows like Bernie Mac, The Office and Scrubs, working with writers/producers, tricks to showing your voice on a series, working with actors on set, shadowing directors on the set, being overly prepared to direct your episode and so much more!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@Kennywhitt@DenzelWhitakerWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
In the small yet vibrant town of Stanley, Daughter of the Stars Theater stands as a shining example of what dedicated community members can achieve with passion and ingenuity. Recently, Janet Michael from The Valley Today had a conversation with key figures from the theater to uncover the latest happenings at this blossoming cultural center. Gina Hilliard, President of the Luray/Page Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the conversation, reflecting on a busy summer involving the state softball tournament. Despite the heat and long hours, the hard work paid off as local teams walked away with impressive titles. This local success story transitioned into the introduction of Patrick Burns, Director of Operations for Daughter of the Stars Theater, who joined the Zoom call along with Colton Wolf, a board member and the theater's Director of Communications. The discussion quickly revealed exciting developments at the theater. Patrick shared significant strides forward since the theater's last appearance on the show in May 2024, including the addition of functional bathrooms and the beginning of an ambitious new project: an in-house restaurant called Nighthawks, modeled after the iconic Edward Hopper painting. The restaurant aims to elevate the theater-going experience, providing a seamless blend of dining and entertainment. Not stopping at infrastructural improvements, Patrick announced the theater's first major grant-funded program: a cigar box guitar summer camp for middle schoolers, aimed at immersing youths in local Appalachian culture by building and playing their own instruments. This initiative aligns perfectly with the theater's mission to engage, educate, and inspire its audience, as he emphasized the importance of hands-on learning and cultural preservation. Patrick highlighted the educational and communal aspects of the theater's YouTube presence, which features videos about notable historical events, such as the Shenandoah Valley's pivotal role in the 1944 Normandy Invasion. These videos, gaining significant traction online, underscore the theater's broader mission to make local history accessible and engaging. Expanding on the theater's multifaceted role in the community, Colton spoke to the unique challenges and rewards of connecting Stanley's middle schoolers with rich cultural experiences often overlooked by larger organizations. This commitment to serving a demographic often left out of educational programs further highlights the theater's inclusive and forward-thinking approach. Engagement wasn't just limited to the theater's internal activities. Gina and Janet further discussed the numerous benefits of being a chamber member, emphasizing how connections and community involvement can accelerate local businesses' growth. The Luray/Page Chamber extends support in various forms, from marketing assistance to grant endorsement letters, aiding endeavors like Patrick's theater expansion. The conversation concluded with a reminder of the many resources available to small business owners in Stanley. Upcoming Chamber events like the Women in Business social and various educational seminars were promoted, illustrating the community's vibrant and supportive business environment. In wrapping up, Hilliard and the theater representatives reiterated their commitment to fostering a thriving local culture through persistent community engagement and innovative programs. The Daughter of the Stars Theater continues its journey as more than just a place for shows; it stands as a dynamic cultural hub that encourages learning, creativity, and community spirit.
In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, tv/film writer Saeed Crumpler recorded a "LIVE" Screenwriters' Rant Room podcast at the Bravemaker film festival in Redwood City, California!HILLIARD GUESS With credits on Deadly Class (SYFY), showrunner on the award-winning digital series TICKER, Exec Producer on Amazon's CROSS: AFTER HOURS, and the upcoming coming-of-age film MERMAID!, Hilliard Guess knows what it really takes to make it in Hollywood. graces the cover of the esteemed iTunes book "The Top 100 Indie Writers in The World" and is revered as the longtime host/moderator of the popular “Screenwriters' Rant Room”, as well as the WGAW “3rd & Fairfax” podcasts, where he drops industry game with some of our top luminaries.He is the host of both long-running podcast SCREENWRITERS RANT ROOM and the WGAW 3rd & FAIRFAX where he drops industry game with some of our top luminaries and Filmmakers. He recently completed the new WGAW TV WRITERS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (4 Producers-Showrunners) and is busy developing TV and Film projects for some major companies in Hollywood.SAEED CRUMPLERA fellow in the 2021 Nickelodeon Writing Program, and he's in a First Look deal with SONY TV. Saeed's been staffed on FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS for Showtime. He consulted on BLINDSPOTTING for STARZ, working closely with Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs. In 2021, Saeed completed a feature rewrite on MTV's HIP-HOP FAMILY CHRISTMAS for Jamie Foxx's company and a biopic about legendary underground hip-hop artist Mac Dre for Double Down Pictures. A Bay Area screenwriter with a music background, as a former hip hop artist in the hyphy scene, he has recorded with Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, and Chamillionaire. Saeed strives to bridge the gap to bring stories from the subculture into the mainstream.WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media @Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom@balance510
Mark Somerson of Columbus Business First has the latest local business news including new restaurants opening up
In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Dr. Stewart Hilliard discuss: The influence of European sport dogs in early North American working dog training. Benefits and challenges of introducing KNPV-trained dogs to the American market. Evolution of Eastern European working dog trade. Sourcing and importing working dogs. Institutional breeding programs, increased costs, and decreased quality. The future of dog training with kynology. Key Takeaways: KNPV (Royal Dutch Police Dog Association) dogs were the gold standard for transitioning sport dogs to dual-purpose police dog prospects. KNPV dogs were not trained to distinguish between equipment and humans, which gave those early Malinois dogs a bad reputation. Dogs that come from a deprived background with limited experiences often need to be deprogrammed before they can be taught to forget, then taught to learn what they need to know. Don't kill your dog by playing with it. The dog's reward is not a toy; it's a reward. Toy implies play, and these are working dogs. Malinois and German Shepherd dogs are not fully adult dogs until 2.5-3. Younger dogs are more vulnerable to mistakes and stress, leaving you, as the trainer, with the technical burden of not making many mistakes. "I think the future is going to be agency-based breeding, heavily informed by scientific practice, but also with strong participation of practitioners - practical dog people who know how to produce results. Those are the agencies that are going to do really well." — Dr. Stewart Hilliard Contact Stewart: Website: https://www.caninetrainingsystems.com/ Book: Schutzhund, Theory and Training Methods - A Book by Susan Barwig and Stewart Hilliard, Ph.D. - https://www.caninetrainingsystems.com/product/B-SCH-BAR/Schutzhund-Theory-and-Training-Methods-A-Book-by-Susan-Barwig-and-Stewart-Hilliard-PhD Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com Contact Jerry: Website: controlledaggressionpodcast.com Email: JBradshaw@TarheelCanine.com Tarheel Canine Training: www.tarheelcanine.com YouTube: tarheelcanine Twitter: @tarheelcanine Instagram: @tarheelk9 Facebook: TarheelCanineTraining Protection Sports Website: psak9-as.org Patreon: patreon.com/controlledaggression Slideshare: Tarheel Canine Calendly: https://calendly.com/tarheelcanine Tarheel Canine Seminars: https://streetreadyk9.com/ Tarheel Canine Student Portal: https://tcstudentportal.com/ Sponsors: ALM K9 Equipment: almk9equipment.com PSA & American Schutzhund: psak9-as.org Tarheel Canine: tarheelcanine.com The Drive Company: https://thedriveco.com/ The Drive Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrive.co Find out more about Hold The Line Conference 2024 at https://htlk9.com/ Train hard, train smart, be safe. Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
Folks, we've done it again! Renowned Cult Intervention Specialist Ashlen Hilliard joins us for a 3rd time to talk about the world of Cults and high control groups! We also discuss the documentaries and other projects Ashlen has been involved in, and what else we can look forward to coming soon!Ashlen is going on tour across the country for Psychology Of Cults! Subscribe to the newsletter at PeopleLeaveCults.com for tour dates and details!Check out the trailer for the film "Beyond the Fence" Ashlen is helping produce HEREEmail: Info@Amateurhourpod.comSocials: @Amateur_Pod
In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, writer/producer Dwain Worrell sit down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer CHRIS RAFFERTY (THE FLASH, COBRA KAI & LUCIFER)!Chris has been a lifelong artist in many different fields. He grew up an illustrator with dreams of drawing comic books. Made short films while earning a film degree at UC Santa Barbara. Spent time on stage acting and in front of cameras doing improv. All while earning a living in a decade-plus career as a graphic designer.But a crossroads in life inspired him to drop everything to go all-in on his greatest passion (and what he'd been spending years of early mornings & weekends on) — his writing. His career change was complete after he earned a spot in the prestigious Warner Bros Television Writers' Workshop, and went on to write & produce for the first season of THE FLASH, the final season of COBRA KAI, and all 6 seasons of LUCIFER.When he's not hustling for his next staff job or developing his own shows & original comic books, Chris can be found doing hard labor (renovations & yard work) for his Valley home and enjoying life with his Brazilian wife and her two Portuguese-meowing cats.Another dope episode!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess, bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@Chrisrafferty@Worrell_dwainWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
Wes Hilliard from Apple Insider is back on the podcast to discuss iPadOS 26.Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.patreon.com/ipadpros. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.iPadPros.net. Feedback is welcomed at iPadProsPodcast@gmail.com.Links:- https://www.hilli.tech- https://appleinsider.com/editor/wesley+hilliard- https://bsky.app/profile/hilli.tech- https://techhub.social/@HilliTech- https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipados-26/vs/files-ipados-26-vs-ipados-18-refinements-speed-improvements-make-files-actually-usable- https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/20/five-ways-ipados-26-turns-ipad-into-a-productivity-powerhouse- https://appleinsider.com/inside/ipados-26/tips/whats-new-with-ipad-app-windows-in-ipados-26-and-how-they-workChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:00:38: Support the Podcast00:00:53: Wes Hilliard00:01:27: Magic Keyboard00:02:30: Local Capture00:14:10: Stage Manager00:27:11: Traffic Lights and Menu Bar00:40:09: Show all Windows00:42:07: Liquid Glass00:44:01: Fan00:44:46: Other New Features00:46:54: Journal00:53:40: Contacts00:57:44: Apple Intelligence01:02:20: Preview01:03:17: Files01:05:46: Clamshell01:10:16: Mac vs iPad01:15:10: New Cursor01:17:41: Music app01:18:17: Intel01:22:39: Follow Wes01:24:01: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/dir/prod Fia Perera sit down for a 2 hour, in-depth conversation with writer/director/executive producer ERIC DEAN SEATON!Highlights: Working his way up as an AD, getting his first episodic directors gig, sustaining a long career, directors get hired for what you've already done, creating a graphic novel an producing the award-winning short, fake it til you make it and we open it up to a room full of filmmakers who "ASK US ANYTHING!"More about Eric:With a Daytime Emmy nomination and three NAACP Image Award wins, Eric Dean Seaton stands out as one of the most dynamic and versatile storytellers in television, seamlessly crossing genres and styles.In the dramatic realm, Seaton has directed and executive produced the pilot and series Average Joe. His episodic work includes episodes of Will Trent, High Potential, The Cleaning Lady, Superman and Lois, Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, The Flash and All American: Homecoming.In the world of single-camera comedies, he has contributed to hits like Modern Family, Black-ish, The Goldbergs, American Housewife, Life in Pieces, and Grown-ish. In multi-camera productions, Seaton has taken on pilots for Family Reunion, The Prince of Peoria, Raven's Home, Mighty Med, and Kickin' It. Additionally, his work in variety includes helming the beloved sketch shows All That and So Random making him one of the very few directors to have successfully navigated every style of narrative television.In addition to his work behind the camera, Seaton is the creator, writer, and publisher of the critically acclaimed graphic novel series Legend of the Mantamaji, and its sequel, Legend of the Mantamaji: Bloodlines. He also directed the accompanying multiple award-winning Legend of the Mantamaji: Live Action Short.Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@Ericdeanseaton@theglobalactivistaWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
Wes Hilliard from Apple Insider is back on the podcast to discuss visionOS 26.Early episodes with chapter markers are available by supporting the podcast at www.visionpros.fm/patreon. Early episodes are also now available in Apple Podcasts!Show notes are available at www.VisionPros.fm. Feedback is welcomed at tim@visionpros.fm.Links: - https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/09/visionos-26-brings-better-organization-anchored-widgets-more-to-apple-vision-pro- https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/06/12/how-psvr2-sense-controllers-work-on-apple-vision-pro- https://www.hilli.tech- https://appleinsider.com/editor/wesley+hilliard- https://bsky.app/profile/hilli.tech- https://techhub.social/@HilliTechChapter Markers:00:00:00: Opening00:00:37: Wes Hilliard00:12:44: Widgets00:30:50: Native Apps00:43:47: Sense Controllers01:04:09: Personas01:12:32: Control Center01:13:33: Mac Virtual Display01:14:16: Anything Else?01:15:21: Spatial Scenes01:23:21: Closing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fast Company Magazine shocked a lot of people when it published its list of the most Innovative Companies for Economic Development and – whoa! – a city appeared. An Intelligent Community in the USA state of Ohio: Hilliard. The ICF network knows Hilliard as one of the leading cities and a two-time Top7 community. But this was a big-time recognition. How much of it had to do with being an Intelligent Community? The City Manager, Michelle Crandall tells us in this podcast. Michelle currently serves as the City Manager for the City of Hilliard, Ohio, USA (population 38,000). She began this position in January 2020 as Hilliard's first ever City Manager, following a charter change in the City's form of government. Previously Michelle was with the City of Dublin, Ohio for more than 25 years in a variety of roles, including Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager and Director of Administrative Services. Michelle serves as vice-chair for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), chair of Broadband Access Ohio (BAO), and immediate past chair of the Central Ohio Mayors & Managers Association (COMMA). She previously served on the International City and County Management Association (ICMA) Executive Board as a Vice-President representing the Midwest region, and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Innovation. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Wittenberg University and a Master of Public Administration from The Ohio State University. Additionally, she attended the University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Executive Leadership Development Program (LEAD) and the American University Washington Semester Program. Under Michelle's leadership, the City of Hilliard was named by Fast Company in 2025 as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies in the category of Economic Development. In both 2023 and 2024, the City of Hilliard was named a Top7 Intelligent Community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and was named the Best Suburb to Do Business by Columbus CEO. In 2023, Michelle was named among Columbus Business First's inaugural class of “Women of Influence”, being honored as a “Trailblazer”. Additionally, in 2018 Michelle was the recipient of a Richard Childs Fellowship through the Kettering Foundation in partnership with the National Civic League and a recipient of a Japan Local Government Center CLAIR Fellowship.
In this episode, Hilliard and Queer guest co-hosts writer/producer Deonte Staats, actor/filmmaker Dalila Ali Rajah and writer/content creator Skylar Ezell sit down in a super fun, engaging, 2-hour episode chopped full of game.Some topics: Highlighting people in our culture, anti-fem insults, "it's just a phase," acceptance of being Out, a Platinum Gay,Shout Out to Patrick-Ian Polk and the new Noah's Arc Film, centering Queer characters in your work, where to find inspiration for characters, who we are as writers, queer tropes, straight men insecurities and soooooooo much more!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!”WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@Checkmystaats@Dalilaalirajah@skylardawriter
In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host writer/producer Deonte Staats sit down for a two hour, nothing but game conversation with Showrunner/Co-Creator of the new MAX hit series DUSTER!Highlights: LaToya's time in the Warner Bros Writers Workshop, the Overall Deal and how it works, the John Wells system, creating the show Duster, casting, staffing the room, the importance of what's on the page and we later open it up for a super fun Q&A with a group of Emerging Writers who were in the building!About LaToya: Born and raised in Los Angeles, writer-producer LaToya Morgan is known for her work on Shameless, Parenthood, Turn: Washington's Spies, Into the Badlands and The Walking Dead.Recently, she joined forces with J.J. Abrams to co-create, showrun and executive produce the HBO MAX series Duster under her shingle TinkerToy Productions alongside Bad Robot for Warner Brothers Television which had its international premiere at Canne series, the Cannes International Series Festival in France in the Spring of 2025. The show premiered May 15th, 2025 is currently airing on the streamer weekly on Thursday nights through July.On the feature side, Morgan has projects at Universal, Paramount, and was tapped by Amazon/MGM and horror grandmaster George Romero's family to write a new sequel to the iconic film Night of the Living Dead.Morgan is an advisor and mentor for the Sundance Institute, Film Independent, and Outfest Episodic Labs and the WGA's Inclusion and Equity committee. She wrote, produced and directed the award winning short film Team Marilyn which was distributed on STARZ and is expanding into a feature film. In addition to writing for DC Comics, Morgan's best-selling genre-bending sci-fi comic book series Dark Blood was recently published by BOOM! Studios. She was enlisted by the company once again – this time along with Creed star Michael B. Jordan and his company Outlier Society – to write Creed: The Next Round, the first ever comic book tie-in for the franchise.Morgan holds an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute Conservatory, is a two-time NAACP Image Award nominee, and a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL: ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@Morganicink@CheckmystaatsWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
On December 20th, 1980, 19-year-old Jean Hilliard experienced what doctors call medically impossible. After her car slid off an icy road in rural Minnesota during a blizzard with temperatures at -22°F, Jean made the difficult decision to walk two miles through whiteout conditions to reach her friend Wally Nelson's farmhouse. Dressed only in cowboy boots and a winter coat, she battled brutal winds and life-threatening cold for over an hour. In a cruel twist of fate, Jean collapsed just 15 feet from Wally's front door, where she lay face-down in the snow for six hours. When Wally found her the next morning, she was frozen solid - literally crystallized, with her body rigid as a board and her skin hard as stone. Hospital staff initially thought he was bringing them a corpse, as her body temperature was too low to register on their thermometers and they couldn't find a pulse or blood pressure. Yet incredibly, Jean not only survived but made a complete recovery with no amputations or permanent damage. After 49 days of observation, she walked out of the hospital completely healthy, leaving medical professionals baffled. This episode explores the science behind her miraculous survival, featuring insights from hypothermia expert Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht (aka "Professor Popsicle"), and examines how Jean returned to a normal life after becoming briefly famous as "The Miracle Girl from Lengby, Minnesota." 0:00 Introduction to Case Knives 00:32 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:53 Introducing Jean Hilliard's Incredible Survival Story 01:39 The Fateful Night Begins 03:47 Jean's Struggle Through the Blizzard 10:05 The Collapse and Discovery 15:12 The Medical Miracle 18:25 Wally Nelson's Dilemma 21:39 Arrival at the Hospital 23:38 The Fight for Survival 24:54 Ruff Greens 26:47 Primitive Rewarming Methods in the 1980s 28:22 Jean's Miraculous Recovery Begins 31:10 Jean's Unbelievable Survival 33:26 The Science Behind Hypothermia Survival 41:35 Jean's Life After the Incident 45:55 Professor Popsicle and Hypothermia Research 50:36 Final Thoughts on Human Resilience Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References for Jean Hilliard's Story Montreal Gazette - "Frozen Solid Teen Girl on Way to Full Recovery" (December 30, 1980) The New York Times - "Dakota Teen-Ager Recovers After Being 'Frozen Stiff'" (January 2, 1981) Thirteen Towns newspaper, Fosston - Local coverage with headline "Woman, 19, baffles doctors: Terrible frozen ordeal has happy ending" MPR News (Minnesota Public Radio) - "Frozen. Thawed. Not dead: Jean Hilliard's amazing Minnesota story" (January 25, 2018) All That's Interesting - "Jean Hilliard: The Woman Who Froze Solid And Thawed Back To Life" (May 25, 2021) ScienceAlert - "Amazing True Story: The Woman Who Survived Being 'Frozen Solid'" (October 23, 2023) Snopes.com - "Jean Hilliard: Miracle on Ice" (February 18, 2015) - Fact-checking article confirming the story's authenticity Almanac.com - "Frozen Stiff: A True Story of Winter Survival" Bushcraft Buddy - "Jean Hilliard - Surviving being frozen" (September 22, 2024) Your Weather UK - "The story of a woman who survived being frozen for 6 hours" (September 29, 2022) Outside Magazine - "Meet Dr. Popsicle, Hypothermia Expert" and "Meet Prof. Popsicle" (Multiple dates) McGill University Office for Science and Society - "Professor Popsicle's Physiological Proof" (February 17, 2023) Pacific Yachting - "Cold Water Shock and Hypothermia" (June 20, 2024) - Details on 1-10-1 Principle Sage Journals - "Prehospital treatment of hypothermia" by Gordon G. Giesbrecht (2001) Wally Nelson - Multiple interviews over the decades, including 2018 MPR interview, providing firsthand account of discovering Jean Jean Hilliard herself - Various interviews from 1980s through present day, including Today Show appearance Today Show appearance - Jean Hilliard interviewed by Tom Brokaw (1981) Unsolved Mysteries - Television episode featuring Jean's case
Best- Selling author, JV Hilliard joins us today to talk about his series, The Warminster Saga. Not only is his fantasy series popular but it is being turned into a immersive video game experience and graphic novel! He's an author powerhouse and we're talking about the writing process, the series and much more! You can learn more here: https://www.jvhilliard.com/
Mark is in Hilliard, Ohio this week for his basketball camp. We had the opportunity to record an actual live episode at our partners 104.9 The River in Columbus, Ohio. We talked his basketball camps, the Cavs, the NBA Finals, AAU, NIL and raising children in whatever God has for them. Download for iPhone and Android or stream at riverradio.com
Fast Company Magazine shocked a lot of people when it published its list of the most Innovative Companies for Economic Development and – whoa! – a city appeared. An Intelligent Community in the USA state of Ohio: Hilliard. The ICF network knows Hilliard as one of the leading cities and a two-time Top7 community. But this was a big-time recognition. How much of it had to do with being an Intelligent Community? The City Manager, Michelle Crandall tells us in this podcast.
Corey "The Courier" Hilliard started off delivering packages in Philly back in 1990. He spent most of time there before moving to NYC. He has had some GNARLY bike rides and storying about being a bike messenger. Here is some of his story...Enjoy!*This is take 2 of a 2 1/2 hour podcast that we did back in FEB 2025, that I lost when my laptop crashed. This podcast is only 1 hour and 20mins.
Send us a textIn this episode I talk to Pk Hilliard about clam digging. crow hunting and about how to make a Hilliard decoy.
In this chapter of Sibling Library we bring another installment of Murder, Mystery, May-hem and discuss the first installment in the Greer Hogan series by M.E. Hilliard called The Unkindness of Ravens.
Husband-and-wife music duo, Kenny and Claire Hilliard both grew up in the upstate of South Carolina before God took them the long way around to finally settle in Nashville, TN. In 2015, during Kenny's tenure as a senior pastor and worship leader in Asheville, North Carolina, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Shortly after successful surgery to remove the tumor, Kenny received a second diagnosis, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome—a degenerative genetic disease that left him temporarily impaired. The couple embraced a return to music during Kenny's recovery, founding a music teaching studio and penning modern hymns for their home congregation. Kenny and Claire also share some of their travel experiences from being on the road six months of the year touring with their 3 kids in an RV across the country. This special couple is honest about the struggles they've endured and continue giving God glory via their music through it all. If you'd like to be part of the Building Strong Homes Community sign up for my email list here where you'll also receive my baked spaghetti recipe here. You can also click to sign up to become part of my free Facebook community. Watch on YouTube Are You Weary? A Musical Duo's Story of Hope Through Life's Storms with Kenny and Claire Hilliard
Kaitlyn creates alignment in the life and work of her clients. This leads to greater health, wealth, and happiness. She uses tools from Ayurveda health counseling, business + marketing, tantra yoga, motherhood, and life coaching. Connect with her at https://vistirna-wellness.com to join her live workshops, one-on-one coaching, and retreats in Sedona, AZ. Listen to her words of wisdom on The Encompass Podcast with Kaitlyn. Follow her Instagram @vistirna_wellness. Namaste.In this episode, we discover the following: What is Ayurveda and Rasayana, and how do they work?How do we get out of our heads and minds? What Kaitlyn means by “ancient wisdom meeting modern day living“, when describing the work that she does.How Kaitlyn helps people understand their body's unique constitution.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HR1 - Drake London will most likely get contract extension before his fifth year In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons exercising wide receiver Drake London's fifth-year option, and talk about how a long term extension could be on the way. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Falcons' wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard talk about how everyone in the building is excited to work with Michael Penix Jr., and how he attracts that to him with his confidence. The Morning Shift crew reacts to what coach Hilliard had to say as well. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Falcons' Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson talk about how Kirk Cousins is working as the team's backup quarterback with no issues, and react to what Robinson had to say as well. The Morning Shift crew also react to the NFL fining the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 dollars and Falcons' Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 dollars for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the 2025 NFL Draft that ultimately led to 21-year old son of Jeff Ulbrich, Jax, prank calling Shedeur Sanders. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear the Falcons' defensive coordinator talk about his reaction when he found out his son was involved in the prank call and what the past few days have been like for him as a coach and a father. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Ulbrich had to say as well.
In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan and CW5 Charmaine Hilliard, Assistant Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the Army, share a conversation that traces an extraordinary Army career and powerfully testifies to the impact of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education.From her early days enlisting in Jasper, Texas, to her leadership at the highest levels of the Pentagon, CW5 Hilliard shares the lessons, experiences, and key PME moments that helped shape her into the senior leader she is today. Together, they explore what worked well in her professional military education journey, how PME prepared her for strategic leadership roles, and how the Army can modernize PME for the next generation of Warrant Officers.Topics Covered:The importance of early professional developmentLessons learned from deployments and operational assignmentsHow PME shaped her growth from tactical to strategic leadershipInsights from teaching Warrant Officer coursesPreparation of Warrant Officers for enterprise-level leadershipWhat PME should preserve—and where it must evolve
In this Season Finale episode, Hilliard and guest co-host, comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun, 2-hour episode with CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER STACEY EVANS MORGAN!We talk about Stacey's amazing journey from assistant to co-ep, challenges as a writer, investing in yourself, opening doors for yourself, saying yes to opportunities, producing outside of scripted TV, speaking gigs, being the sexy writer in Hollywood, traditional staffing season, having an entrepreneurial spirit, working and developing series' with her brother showrunner Bentley Kyle Evans, the If Come Deal and how it works, the importance of emerging writers writing Spec Scripts and so much more!In case you don't know, entertainment industry veteran, Stacey Evans Morgan is a television writer and producer with credits on the Disney Channel/Disney Plus show “Saturdays” and she has also written and produced on scripted series such as, “The Parkers”, “Love That Girl”, “Family Time”, “In the Cut and Partners in Rhyme starring MC Lyte and written for shows “One on One”, “Jamie Foxx Show”, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and the DreamWorks Animation series “Madagascar: A Little Wild.” In addition to scripted series, Stacey has written for live television productions such as the NAACP Image awards and The Gracies.Stacey wrote and directed the short film “21 Days of April” and she is a published poet, essayist and author of her first novel which was adapted from an original screenplay already and later optioned for a film in 2023. A firm believer in “Paying it forward by giving back” Stacey has taught master classes in TV Writing at Delaware State University, Howard University and she has served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Television as well as her own online workshop series. Stacey has an original TV project currently in development under an “If-Come” deal and continues to liveby her mantra: Write the Vision!This is a don't miss episode y'all!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!EMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.comWWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@staceyevansmorgan@reallymightyWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comWe invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by Dr. Renée Hilliard, an expert in sexual health, mindfulness, and integrative wellness. We discuss how mental and emotional well-being intersect with fertility, the role of mindfulness in reproductive health, and the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with intimacy and self-care throughout the fertility journey. Read the full show notes on my website. In This Episode, We Cover: The role of mindfulness and emotional health in fertility How past experiences shape our reproductive wellness Why intimacy and connection matter during fertility treatments The impact of stress and how to manage it holistically Integrative wellness strategies for a healthy fertility journey Resources: Dr. Renee Hilliard's website Join The IVF Class Find Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials & Supplements
In this episode of 'The Valley Today,' host Janet Michael talks with Gina Hilliard, President of the Luray/Page Chamber of Commerce, and Lora Jenkins from the Town of Shenandoah, to discuss the upcoming Memorial Festival in Shenandoah. The festival is a cherished annual event that honors fallen soldiers and provides a weekend of community events and entertainment. Lora shared insights on the meticulous planning that goes into the Memorial Festival, now in its 48th year. The event, scheduled for May 23rd and 24th, is a collaborative effort between the Town of Shenandoah and the Shenandoah Heritage Center. It features a variety of activities, including live music, a car show, and the keystone Memorial Service that honors soldiers from Virginia who have died while on active duty. Jenkins emphasized the significance of the Memorial Festival in honoring the true spirit of Memorial Day. 'It's not just about barbecues and cookouts,' she said. 'Our mayor, Clinton Lucas Jr., has always pushed for an event that truly honors our soldiers.' Jenkins detailed her year-long effort in researching and reaching out to families of fallen soldiers to ensure they are honored during the Memorial Walk and service. The festival starts Friday evening with events such as food and live music, a flag retirement ceremony by the Boy Scout Troop, and a classic car cruise-in. Saturday is packed with activities, including a vendor show, petting zoo, car show, memorial service, children's parade, and the main parade route filled with candy and community spirit. Jenkins highlighted the importance of community involvement and the effort it takes to organize a two-day festival, noting the significant contributions of the Shenandoah Heritage Center. Gina Hilliard also shared updates on various activities hosted by the Luray/Page Chamber of Commerce. 'We have a Women in Business luncheon, lunch and learns, and ribbon cuttings coming up,' Hilliard mentioned. She highlighted the chamber's focus on supporting local businesses and the importance of community events in promoting growth and interaction. Hilliard spoke enthusiastically about the chamber's upcoming events, including a Women in Business luncheon featuring speaker Christine Kennedy and a Lunch and Learn on e-commerce essentials. She also mentioned the annual chamber banquet with a western theme, celebrating 99 years of the chamber's service, and hinted at the centennial celebrations planned for 2026.
In this episode, Hilliard & guest co-host Saeed Crumpler sat down with one of our favorite repeating guests AARON RAHSAAN THOMAS, acclaimed TV, Film writer/producer/ creator/co-showrunner of S.W.A.T., who began his career on Soul Food, Saturday Night Lights, Numbers, CSI NY, Southland, Sleepy Hollow and The Get-Down to list a few!!We talk about how Arron developed and pitched S.W.A.T., how writers can use certain techniques when pitching their projects to networks or PODS, pivoting while shooting during COVID and after the death of George Floyd, management and producing, serving the client, giving yourself room to improvise, why TV Spec scripts are important and so much more!This is a don't miss episode y'all!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!EMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.comWWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/products@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@arthomastv@balance510WE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comWe invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"
Episode 3021 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Air Force CPT Hilliard A. Wilbanks. Information featured in this episode comes from Wikipedia and an article by Katie Lang on the U.S. Department of … Continue reading →
In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-host TV/Film writer Saeed Crumpler sat down with big bro Showrunner GLEN MAZZARA (Crash, Damien, The Walking Dead, Hawthorne, Extraction to list a few)!HIGHLIGHTS: The WGA's new TV Writers Leadership Training Program, what Glen's been up to since our last episode #93 back in 2016, how to handle Development, Pitching & Notes, protecting yourself when times are slow, writing for tone, breaking down the first day/week in the writers' room and almost 2 hours worth of industry game!https://bit.ly/SWRR519Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review on all your podcasts distributors!For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!www.Screenwritersrantroom.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@glenmazzara@balance510WE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
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In this episode, Hilliard and comedy writer Myles Warden sat down for a super fun conversation with Co-Executive Producer VINCENT BROWN.Vincent recently wrapped up as co-executive producer for the FOX animated series HOUSEBROKEN, starring Lisa Kudrow. Prior to that, he served as a Co-Executive Producer on Apple TV's series LIFE BY ELLA, winner of the Humanitas Award, a WGA Award and the Emmy Award for writing.Vincent began as a teen theatre performer, moving behind the scenes after graduating from Yale and becoming Dramaturge at San Francisco's Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, which mounted his first play: a stage adaptation of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye.He began in television on the Emmy-winning PBS children's show, WISHBONE. After moving to Los Angeles, he joined MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE as Writer's Guild Trainee, and his first network shows were COMMITTED (NBC-Universal) and GIRLFRIENDS. He haswritten for numerous family sitcoms, including Disney series such as A.N.T. FARM and K.C. UNDERCOVER, as well as adult sitcoms like the acclaimed Latino reboot of Norman Lear's ONE DAY AT A TIME. His work on A.N.T. FARM won both a WGA Award and NAACP Image Award. He wasnominated again for a WGA award for his work on LIFE BY ELLA (AppleTV+) and won the Emmy award for the same show.He has developed shows for Disney, Nickelodeon, and Kapital Entertainment in partnership with Cedric the Entertainer's Bird and Bear. He's currently working with producers trying to bring multiple projects based on IP to market because that's where we are now.Our motto: "Keep it Game All Day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!www.Screenwritersrantroom.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@VincentBrownLA@ReallyMightyWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com
In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts (actor/filmmaker) Shawn Carter Peterson and (actor/filmmaker) Iona Morris Jackson sat down with STACIE GREENWELL who plays the role of Detective Shawna D Lackner, one of the stars on the Amazon Prime hit series CROSS!Stacie's journey from the courtroom to the camera is a testament to following one's true passion. After several years practicing law in Washington, D.C., Stacie realized her heart belonged to the world of performance. She made a bold move to New York City, where she earned an M.F.A. in Acting at the Actors Studio Drama School. Years of stage experience in the Big Apple prepared her for her next chapter in Hollywood. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Stacie has appeared in numerous beloved and critically acclaimed television series such as Shameless (Showtime), Perry Mason (HBO), Big Little Lies (HBO), Last Man Standing (Fox), The Pitt (HBO), and Modern Family (ABC), as well as the Oscar-nominated film, Vice. Currently, Stacie plays the role of Detective Shawna De Lackner in Prime Video's global crime thriller, Cross, which has been recognized with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama!We talk about Stacie's amazing journey, listening to her instincts, , auditioning in NY, the big move to LA, landing roles on TV and Film, her audition process for Cross, working with casting directors, what's expected out of directors, feeling safe on set, what's next and so much more!Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!www.Screenwritersrantroom.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGUESTS:@staciegreenwell@shawnthemaestro@ionalotofgoldWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comBTS @Jade.alexandriia
At age 26, Andy Hilliard had a quarter-life crisis that changed the trajectory of his life. In an effort to find himself, Andy joined the Peace Corps in 1988. On assignment in Costa Rica, he fell in love with the culture—and the woman who became his wife. The experience led Andy to dedicate himself to enriching businesses and individuals through valuable cultural exchange. As CEO of Accelerance, Andy helps companies find the talent they need to scale high performing, globally distributed software engineering and product development teams. Andy and Accelerance travel the world, assessing and certifying development partners with a proprietary matching system, so clients can connect with confidence to the top 1% of outsourcing partners worldwide. The Accelerance team also helps clients optimize their outsourcing partner relationships through mutual understanding, communication, and effective management. Previously, Andy founded the groundbreaking nearshore software development services company, Isthmus Costa Rica. He began his global software services career as a Division Manager at Cognizant Technology Solutions during its formative years. Currently living in Kenwood, California, Andy has visited more than 60 countries. He holds an MBA in International Business, Finance, and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern.
In this episode, Hilliard and Writer on the Verge, Rich Scott, sit down for an impromptu conversation about writer showrunner and executive meetings -- over talking, mentorship, perception, nurturing relationships, being ready for an opportunity, working with producers and friends, having a Rep that works for you, not against you and so much more!Our Motto: Keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES - BLACK, GREY & WHITE), all things Rant Room!www.Screenwritersrantroom.comhttps://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG:@ScreenwritersRantRoom@FatboyFeels@WearererichieWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com#SUPPORTBLACKBUSINESSES#SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM
In this episode, Hilliard does his very first Bottle Episode by himself covering TV STAFFING MEETINGS!He talks about how it all works, the General, the Staffing Breakdowns, mandates, themes, mimicking your script to the pilot, the zoom interview, showing personality, welcome to the show, curiosity, talking about yourself, tell them why you love their script, how writing partners can shine in a meeting and so much more!This is a don't miss episode y'all!Our Motto: "Keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!www.Screenwritersrantroom.comhttps://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!@Hilliard Guess on all social media @Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support!THEME SONG: Jack SpadeWEBSITE: MQL2,Abigail Bloom & Laura HuieLOGOS: Rachel MusikanthRANT ROOM TEAM: Richard Scott - Creative Producer Tyler Musikanth - Assoc Producer Brooke Baltimore - Marketing Togo - Marketing
"CREATING CROSS"Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon's new hit series CROSS.Ben talks about how he created and wrote the series CROSS on Amazon Prime and we go deep into the ins-and-outs of running a successful series, casting, writing, writers' rooms, production, the magical negro trope and so much more!This is a don't miss episode y'all!"Our Motto: Keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room --www.Screenwritersrantroom.comhttps://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comTHEME SONG: Jack SpadeWEBSITE: MQL2,Abigail Bloom & Laura HuieLOGOS: Rachel MusikanthRANT ROOM TEAM:Richard Scott - Creative ProducerTyler Musikanth - Assoc ProducerBrooke Baltimore - MarketingTogo - MarketingBTS - Jerry Jerome
On an all new episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Glil and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon's new hit series CROSS.We break down many of Ben's writing tips for screenwriters -- like his 3 phases of screenwriting, building leverage, pivoting, picking up tidbits, finding characters on the page, researching, actors input and sooooooo much more!This is a don't miss episode y'all!"Keep it GAME all day!"For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room --www.Screenwritersrantroom.comhttps://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsSubscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES : Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comTHEME SONG: Jack SpadeWEBSITE: MQL2,Abigail Bloom & Laura HuieLOGOS: Rachel MusikanthRANT ROOM TEAM:Richard Scott - Creative ProducerTyler Musikanth - Assoc ProducerBrooke Baltimore - MarketingTogo - Marketing
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 362) — Author Rob Hilliard joins us to bring "The Pinkertons" miniseries to a close by covering episodes 15 through 22 of the TV show. From John Scobell and Kate Warne to Allan and Will Pinkerton, Rob's book takes what we know from history and fills in many of the blanks with a thrilling narrative. Grab your copy of "In Freedom's Shadow" Also mentioned in this episode Learn more about Dr. Mary Walker Transcript and more for this episode Find the rest of "The Pinkertons" miniseries Listen to "Tombstone with Tom Clavin" Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/362 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 361) — We're continuing a look at "The Pinkertons" by covering episodes eight to 14 of the TV show. Find part one linked here. Coming back for today's episode is "In Freedom's Shadow" author Rob Hilliard. Rob's book is a historical novel based on the incredibly true story of Pinkertons operative John Scobell. Mentioned in this episode Get your copy of Rob's book "In Freedom's Shadow" Transcript and more for this episode Find the rest of "The Pinkertons" miniseries Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/361 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 360) — We're beginning of a three-part miniseries covering all 22 episodes of "The Pinkertons." Today, we examine the first seven episodes of the television series. Joining us for the miniseries is author Rob Hilliard, whose book "In Freedom's Shadow" is a historical novel based on the true story of Pinkerton operative John Scobell, and includes many of the characters we see in the series. Mentioned in this episode Get your copy of Rob's book "In Freedom's Shadow" Transcript and more for this episode Find the rest of "The Pinkertons" miniseries Did you enjoy this episode? Unlock ad-free episodes Get the BOATS email newsletter Leave a comment Support our sponsors Note: If your podcast app doesn't support clickable links, copy/paste this in your browser to find all the links: https://links.boatspodcast.com/360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices