Keeping Things Reel with SPINMASTER C

HAPPY MONDAY! In this episode, I get the chance to review one of the best Phase 4 Marvel films this year, "Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." This film made its critical claim in becoming one of the greatest MCU Origins films since 2008's Iron Man. Simu Liu who plays the title's character, alongside with a predominatly Asian cast, they truly made a high standard and expectations through t...

Country Roads, Take Me Home. This week's episode of Keeping Things Reel features my incredible, amazing friend Seth Seebaugh! He is an senior at West Virginia University majoring in Journalism and Sports/Adventure Media. He works with the Digital Media team as an Intern since 2019. Seth and I discuss his humble beginnings from his interest in photography to heavily involved with WVU Athletics thro...

In this edition, I had the incredible honor in interviewing fellow sports creative Dalton Browne. Dalton is currently an Associate Director of Video Services at James Madison University in Virginia. Before JMU, he worked as a Video creative at Fresno State University at Fresno, California, and Colorado State University as a team member of RamsVision. He is also Colorado State Alum. Throughout the...

In this episode, I get chance to fully review the recent releases of Season 2 of Netflix's critical teen drama, Outer Banks and sequel to the 1996 film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. Plus, I got 5 upcoming projects coming later in the year to react to through a segment "SPINMASTER REACTS." Hope this episode brightens up as summer comes to end. Make sure to soak up with the pogues and playing some high-...

In this edition, I get to chat with fellow creative David Parada, aka 'Director Parada'. He is a renowned videographer and photographer in Texas. He started his passion for videography as a business venture collaborated with creatives, local artists, and wedding clients. David is someone who always put his best foot forward into everything he does. I hope that this episode will give listeners an i...

HAPPY MONDAY!! In this episode, Full Reviews are back! This time, I'll be reviewing two recent Marvel Studios' projects that was currently released, 'Black Widow' and 'Loki' (Disney +). You'll be hearing full insights from the two projects, PLUS a brand new segment "SPINMASTER Reacts" where I'll be reacting to upcoming movies and shows that'll be releasing such as Pixar's Turning Red and the much...

In this edition, I had the upmost pleasure in catching up with one of my good friends, Connor Powell. Connor is a 2020 Merrimack Graduate earning a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Media. Now, he returns at the Mack to earn his Masters' Degree, and is currently a graduate assistant for Merrimack College Athletics. For this episode, we reminisce our memories, the people who have mentored us (...

In this newest edition of KTR, I feature the passionate entertainment blogger, Harold Stokes, who's bound with "Glorious Purpose." Through his platform on Twitter and blog HLS Entertainment, he comes in conquered and prepared breaking down the show/movie rundowns, theories and recaps. Plus, he created his own alternative universe known as the "Stokesverse" (what a COOL name for a universe). Harold...

Happy Memorial Day to all men and women who has made the ultimate sacrifice to our country! You finally get to spend a Monday with THIS GUY!! In this solo episode, I reflect on my past four years at Merrimack College and how it transformed me as student leader and a filmmaker. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media and it is an absolute testament on how far I've c...

NEW MONTH. NEW SEASON. (Literally) In this edition, I had the upmost honor in interviewing one of the most prominent Xavier Alums who's currently working in the entertainment industry. His name is Sean O'Rourke. Sean, a fellow Xavier Alum of '98, and a Middletown, CT Native (REPRESENT), he's making incredible moves as a Producer coming into the spotlight. He currently works as Clearance Supervisor...

HAPPY MID-MARCH! In the newest edition of Keeping Things Reel, I get the chance to recap the 78th Annual Golden Globes take took place last February. Simultaneously in Hollywood and New York, film and television was celebrated by the best of the best in 2020. In this episode, I will discuss who the winners are, the snubs, and most importantly first award winners for actors and directors. This is t...

SURPRISE!! In honor of the BRAND NEW YEAR, it would be very fitting to bring back the people who not only founded this iconic podcast but the people who were part of this incredible experience. When I was a freshman at Xavier High School, one of the first involvements I joined during my time was the small podcast club called "Falcon Talk" bringing the latest of all things Xavier. Matthew Barry, Br...

*Note: This interview was recorded this past October 2020 In this edition of Keeping Things Reel, I had the pleasure of catching up with the good friend and mentor Eric Uhl. Eric was someone I looked up to for the past 3.5 years during my time at Merrimack. Eric is a fellow Merrimack Alum who graduated in 2019 and in 2020 with his Masters' in Higher Education. Eric and I met in humbled beginnings...

Back in POPULAR DEMAND, Keeping Things Reel is back with another anticipated episode! For the third full review episode, I'll be taking the time to discuss two new features released only from Netflix. The first feature 'Hillbilly Elegy' tells a true story about J.D. Vance (author and venture capitalist) going through struggles and hardships with his family when moving to Middletown, Ohio. This fil...

In this edition, I had a huge pleasure in catching with one of my closet friends at Merrimack, Kevin Gill. Kevin is a fellow MC Alum graduated in 2017 and again in 2018 for his High Education degree. Kev and I both met through a few hockey games when I was into my first year and there the rest is history. He also appeared on my WMCK radio show "The Contemporary Kings of Comedy" a few times as well...

In this first October edition, I sat down with one of the most awesome, coolest professors of my time at Merrimack. I got three words for you. Dr. Jake Turner. Jake is an Associate Professor of the Communication Department at Merrimack College since 2008 and he's known as THE greatest professor not only in the department, but for the college (Don't @ me). We sat and talk about his journey as an ed...

In this edition, I had a chance in chatting up with an fellow sports creative Eichel G. Davis. Eichel currently works as a Creative Video Producer at TCU and he's a part-time Video Content Creator for MLB. He is also a founder of Creative and Written Publications where he's written a lot of books in his company. Eichel is a effective storyteller through his work not only in videos, but for the spo...

In this edition, I had a pleasure in catching up with an old friend of mine and that is Mac Allen. We met way before I went to Merrimack or even when we were both applying for colleges. He is an aspiring filmmaker, writer, director, and  producer. Mac is a Senior at Ithaca College majoring in Film & Cinematography. He’s also made his mark so far by directing and writing his short film ‘In My Blood...

Welcome to Season 2 of the highly anticipated ‘Keeping Things Reel! Today’s edition marks the 10th episode of the show and who would’ve thought of how much it changed from the past few months. I’m excited for future guests and new segments that are lined up for the brand new season. It’s gonna be an incredible continuation of the show and make sure you follow/subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5...

In this edition, Award Season is finally coming in early starting with the Emmys coming next month in September. In this episode, I get to list all of the nominations this year from start to finish. Plus, I also made some personal picks on who will take the gold. This year by the Television Academy, it is the most diverse, recognized list to date including an huge number increase for black actors/...

In this anticipated edition of Keeping Things Reel, this reunion is history in the making. My first friend in college Spencer Aguiar and I have finally joined forces once again. As rising seniors at Merrimack, Spencer is someone I always collaborated since our early college days. In this episode, we reminisce our friendship and memories we had over the years. Even we both started a radio show toge...

In this new edition of Keeping Things Reel, I'll be taking the time to review a few projects I've watched for the past few weeks. From 'The Old Guard' which happens to be the most action-packed film of the summer and is part of Netflix's Top 10. To the live adaptation of the highly musical phenomenon 'Hamilton' which is released on Disney + around the Fourth of July weekend. And lastly, giving on...

In this edition of the critically acclaimed Keeping Things Reel, I had a pleasure interviewing down with my friend and Kevin Reddington. We are currently part of Merrimack's OC20 as Orientation Leaders this year. We discussed about Black storytellers and creators that should be recognized in the entertainment industry. We also reminisced our favorite 90s shows such as In Living Color and The Fresh...

In this episode, I sit down with my fellow falcon and brother, Nick Romanelli who currently works at Film Solutions in Los Angeles, CA. He is also a fellow Xavier High School Alum who graduated in 2014. Nick had a chance to discuss on how he made his start in film-making by creating his very first video in animation. Then, he also talked about how he got involved with shooting music videos and fil...

In this episode, I interviewed one of my mentors whom I had the pleasure catching up with. Dr. Robert Koch, but many students call him 'Dr. K.' He is currently the Writing Center Director and Assistant Dean of the Academic Success Center at Merrimack College. He and I get to discuss about how his love for writing began, and how he used his passion to educate students on a large scale. We also get...