Georgia In Connecticut

According to his t-shirt, Paul is the “Okayest Stuntman Ever”. But he’s actually pretty badass: from firearms to falling down stairs, Paul has been through the wringer and lived to tell the tale, along with some newfound perspective as a spouse and father. Find out where Paul first got bit by the stuntman bug, how he navigated being set completely on fire, and why he almost got to step in and take...

Shylee Emigh is bringing back an old haunted event from the dead in East Windsor, Connecticut, and it’s scary-good fun for the whole family: “Rails to the Darkside” opens this October at the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor, and we’ve got Behind-The-Scenes footage to give you a taste of the terror! Find out what inspired Shylee to become a Haunt Slider, how she crafted her own special pr...

How do you go from being a drummer to a commercial real estate agent while continuing to champion environmental protection, collaboration, and community? Oh, and also keep drumming with multiple bands?? Trevor Davis knows how, and on this episode, he shares his journey, his vision, and his tips for becoming a regularly working musician. If you are wondering how to pursue your artistic passion whil...

When he’s not gigging as a musician, supporting his music community by hosting a weekly open mic in Putnam, or raising chickens with his wife, Kevin works as a sound designer, composer for media, and consultant for music tech companies and sound developers. In this episode, we discuss Kevin’s album “Ways to Break a Window,” how he approached scoring a full-length video comprised entirely of photos...

If you’re looking for something, somewhere, or somehow to film in Connecticut, Valerie knows how to find it. This multi-faceted creative has taken an incredible journey to arrive at her position as the Chair of the New Milford Film Commission, from personal loss and health challenges to fascinating career moves and artistic pursuits. Join me for a riveting interview with a woman who refused to giv...

How do you work 44 hours a week at a bakery AND make your own horror movie? Tony Massaro is here to tell you, and he’s brought his leading actress Kathleen O’Connor, who likes to say she didn’t start acting until her “midlife”. Tony and Kathleen are two inspiring examples of Connecticut creatives who ignored all the “should’s” and decided to make their dreams a reality with a bunny mask, some bloo...

Actor, director, writer and producer Steve Emirzian is all about collaboration, giving as much (if not more) than you get, and giving 110% to your passion. Join me in today’s episode as we discuss Steve’s 25+ years in the film and television industry, the pilot he created based on his life working in local news, and his upcoming documentary “Hollywood to Hartford: Connecticut’s Film Locations” pre...

Tired of that “9 to 5” job? Trying to break into more creative pursuits like acting, modeling, and writing? Look no further than this episode’s guest for inspiration. Tabz Palmer talks about his first steps into becoming an actor, a brand ambassador, and someone who takes chances to go the distance with their dreams in spite of any obstacles – and for Tabz, he believes the only real obstacle is yo...

How do you juggle graphic design with songwriting? Jodylynn Talevi knows how, and in this episode, she is sharing her journey to create a career that combines both passions, using her connections right here in Connecticut.   From magazine and album covers to film and television soundtracks, Jodylynn has a talent for bringing together a lot of moving parts and then sculpting these pieces into a coh...

While racism is still alive and well, even in the Nutmeg state, award-winning filmmaker Jon Cruz refuses to back down from his mission to educate and inspire through the art of storytelling. In this episode, we talk about Jon’s lived experience as creator of color in Connecticut, why he transitioned from acting to directing, and how he came up with the idea for his latest film “Midnight”, a psycho...

From stop-motion toy dinosaur re-enactments to sweeping helicopter action sequences, award-winning filmmaker Alec Asten is here to talk about how he ended up (back) in Connecticut, how he once made a black-and-white prison break film with no less than 17 live rats, and why he thinks AI can be a tool to help creators without access to big budgets. We’ll see if he can convince us! Alec’s production...

As the host of “Georgia in Connecticut”, what better way to get to know me, a fellow Connecticut Creative, than to put me directly in the hot seat, answering the very questions I’ll be asking future guests?   In this episode, my Partner in Crime (and co-producer) Tom Sorensen talks with me about why we decided to move from Los Angeles, California all the way to Middletown, Connecticut, what inspir...

Welcome to my new podcast “Georgia in Connecticut” launching in early June 2026!   This show is all about Creatives in Connecticut: where they are, what they’re doing, and why they’re doing it in the Great Nutmeg State.   I’ve been in showbusiness most of my life, from my early days as a professional ballet dancer, to acting in film, television, and theatre, doing voiceover, singing, stand-up come...