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Lance Simon is a force in motion, always seeking to make a positive impact through his diverse skill set and passion for creating positive change. He is an architect, filmmaker, photographer, and advocate for both homelessness and mental health awareness. Lance shares his experiences growing up biracial in America and sheds light on the importance of combating homelessness while dispelling common...

Renowned and versatile academician, Irina Dumitrescu, Ph. D. , leads the Department of English, American, and Celtic Studies at The University of Bonn. As an accomplished author, podcast host, and expert in medieval literature, she joins us to delve into a diverse range of topics. Our conversation spans from the intricacies of toxic academia to the integration of AI in classrooms, emphasizing the...

Heath Allyn is the embodiment of versatility. Not only is he a character actor, he is also a voice actor, writer, director, musician, vocalist, and composer based in Austin, Texas. We sit down with Heath to unravel his insights into the world of social media stardom and we discover the driving forces behind his creative spirit and what it means to be your true self online. When Heath isn't acting...

Producer and documentary filmmaker Jeff Nucera joins us to discuss his latest project SHOWGALS , a feature-length documentary that tells the story of Tight & Nerdy, the world’s first burlesque troupe devoted to “Weird Al” Yankovic. Jeff also delves into the reality of producing reality television and what it is like to open Weird Al's fan mail. Jeff has been working in unscripted storytelling...

From political consultant to film producer and director, Mike Blizzard has turned his talents for grassroots campaigning into a vibrant film career in Austin, Texas. His latest project is Richard Linklater’s HIT MAN, about a gun for hire who just happens to be working for the cops. Mike was a producer on APOLLO 10 1 ⁄ 2: A SPACE AGE CHILDHOOD, and NO NO: A DOKUMENTARY about the life and times of m...