Episode 21: FRANK FERRANTE: True Comedy Marxmanship
An energetic stage actor, comedian, and director known for his inspired improvisation and interactive comedy. Frank is acclaimed for his portrayals of the legendary Groucho Marx and the outrageous Latin lover Caesar in the European-style cirque show Teatro ZinZanni.
Episode 20: JEAN GRAE -Boundless Grae Matter
This poetic polymath is a South African-born, Brooklyn-based artist, writer, musician, director, producer, and actor. She is a legendary lyricist and music arranger who enjoys expression in all mediums. Jean is a creative force; if she can dream it, she can deliver it.
Episode 19: George Shapiro - The Manager’s Special
The Iconic Hollywood Talent Manager that represented Jerry Seinfeld, Andy Kauffman & Carl Reiner and accompanied Elvis to an early appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Episode 18: JERRY SEINFELD - A Stand-Up Guy
Co-Creator and star of NBC’s Seinfeld. Creator and host of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Producer, co-author and star of The Bee Movie. Received 20 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He is the comedy darling of Netflix.
Episode 17: KAREN OLIVO - Let’s Meet at Madison & Broadway (9/16)
An accomplished stage and TV actress, theatre educator and singer who originated the Broadway roles of Vanessa in In The Heights and Satine in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! She won a Tony for playing Anita in West Side Story and portrayed Angelica in the Chicago production of Hamilton.
Episode 16: DANA GOULD - Solid Gould
A TV writer and Co-Executive Producer on The Simpsons. Standup Comedian with appearances on HBO, Conan and Letterman. He hosts the podcast The Dana Gould Hour available everywhere in the known universe.
Episode 15: JULIE ENG - She’s Got Magic To Do
A dynamic Magicienne based in Toronto that serves as the Executive Director of Magicana, a Canadian Cultural Arts organization dedicated to the exploration and advancement of magic as a performing art.
Episode 14: BRIAN MCDONALD - Story In All Its Glory
A sought-after screenwriter, director, and story guru is known for his books Invisible Ink, The Golden Theme, and Old Souls. Brian has taught storyand consulted for Pixar, Disney Feature Animation, Cirque Du Soleil, and Microsoft.
Episode 13: MAIA SHARP - On The Record
This artist, songwriter & producer has been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, Trisha Yearwood, Keb’ Mo’, Cher, Edwin McCain, Art Garfunkel, Lisa Loeb, and more. Maia has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered, CBS Early Morning, and The Today Show. She has been writing for Songwriting with Soldiers since 2017 and she created and sings the theme song for the Creativity in Captivity podcast. Maia recently released her newest album Mercy Rising.
Episode 12: CHARLES PHOENIX - His Majesty Mid- Century
A Mid-century pop culture expert who is a performer, author of coffee table books and collector celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. Charles has appeared on Jay Leno’s Garage, Martha Stewart, Conan, and Queen Latifah Show; also serving as a judge on Cake Wars Christmas and Nailed It, as well as a vintage appraiser on Storage Wars.
Episode 11: BEATIE WOLFE - The Insatiable Tangibility of Music
This musical pioneer of the playlist has beamed her music into space, been appointed as a United Nations Women role model for Innovation and held an acclaimed solo exhibition of her ‘world first’ album designs at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Wired Magazine named Beatie one of the “22 People Changing The World.”
Episode 10: OLIVIA - The High Priestess Of Pin Up
An artist and iconic Illustrator of pin up art that appeared in Playboy and dominated the scene in periodicals, paperbacks, advertising, and movie posters. Olivia is known for painting such powerful screen sirens as Bettie Page, Cat Woman, Morticia Adams, and Wonder Woman.
Episode 09: STEVEN PRESSFIELD -The Write Stuff
The author of The War of Art, The Artist Journey, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, Last of The Amazons, The Virtues of War, The Profession and A Man at Arms. In Addition to historical fiction and his inspiring non-fiction books he also wrote the screenplays for King Kong Lives, Above The Law, Freejack and Joshua Tree/Army of One.
Episode 08: JERMAINE ROGERS - The Illustrated Man
An influential artist in the modern resurgence of rock/pop poster art as well as serigraph and fine art production. Jermaine has designed poster imagery for such musical powerhouses as Queens Of The Stone Age, Neil Young, Tool, Deftones, Radiohead, Tori Amos, David Bowie, Morrissey, The Cure, and Public Enemy. Rogers' work is included in the permanent collections at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is also a noted designer in the field of limited-edition vinyl art figures with releases through Strangeco, jamungo and Kidrobot.
Episode 07: JASON ALEXANDER - Alexander The Grateful
Recognized for his work on NBC’s Seinfeld this versatile actor and director has been nominated for seven consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes. He is a Tony Winner and a Grammy winner for his role in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Jason starred in the films Pretty Woman, Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the animated series Duckman and made stand-out appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Episode 06: JENN CORNELL - You Had Me At Cello
A visionary cellist, educator, and film composer that has collaborated with double platinum Billboard artist B.o.B.; Michael Malarkey of the hit TV series Vampire Diaries; and filmmaker, Chris Anthony Hamilton on the original music for his film Body and Son. Jenn showcases her dynamic film scoring abilities live on the podcast.
Episode 05: FRANK OZ - The Honesty Sheriff
An Iconic voice actor, puppeteer and filmmaker responsible for bringing to life Yoda, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear & Cookie Monster and the Legendary Director of “What About Bob?” “The Score,” “Death at a Funeral,” “Bowfinger,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “The Dark Crystal” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Episode 04: DREYA WEBER - A High Flying Creative
Aerial Choreographer for Pink & Cher. The Star and Producer of the films “The Gymanist,” “The Aerialist” and “Frank Ferrante’s Groucho.” Be inspired by this dynamic conversation with a person who infuses creative energy into all aspects of her life.
Episode 03: OPEN MIKE EAGLE - Rapping The Dishes
A Hip Hop artist and comedian that hosts the podcast “What Had Happened Was.” A multi-talented indie recording artist with albums such as: Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, Dark Comedy and Anime, Trauma + Divorce.
Episode 02: PEILIN CHOU - An Animated Conversation
Academy Award-nominated Producer of “Over The Moon,” known for her work on “Abominable” and “Kung Fu Panda 3.” A Producer at Netflix Animation and the Director of the short film “Awakening: An Anthemic celebration of Asian Americans.”