Aunty Sochelle Hour-ish Show

  He is one of the "old timers" of podcasting, having a show that is nearly at the end of its second decade. If anyone knows the tricks and tips of chatting online, it has to be Kurt Sasso. Join us for a little journey down the "what do people talk about" lane with Aunty and Kurt Sasso of Two Geeks Talking. YouTube:  ⁨@TGTMedia⁩  InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtsasso/ LinkTree: https://li...

  You, the very ones who have followed the upward path of the Aunty, are aware that I generally only bring guests on whom I think YOU will love the exact way I adore them. The people are smart, funny, warm and a majority of them really seem to want to share things with you. THAT is exactly who Doug Jones is, and certainly his longtime manager and friend Derek Maki lights those charms as well. Chec...

  When people think of animation, the typical idea is of a Disney creature, or of a Studio Ghibli fantasy world. It isn't a common event to find films done by animators that take on far deeper topics.  Sheila Sofian is able to tell the tales of real people who have gone through tragedy, or survived life's worst events. When her films are screened, people don't leave the cinema cheerily singing son...

  In 50 years when people look back at this time in history, it won't be the texts of news stories- it will be political cartoons that truthfully point out the facts, fictions and foibles of events, people and societal impact. RJ Matson is one of the finest in the field, able to encapsulate the absurd and horrifying in a single image. Aunty chats with one of her favorite and thought-provoking peop...

    His face is so familiar you may wonder if you hadn't gone to school with him. For decades he has appeared in your favorite movies and television shows. His commercial reel is timeless. But Sean Whalen is so much more than a pretty face- he is a talented writer, having scripted a lot of episodic television, and now he is an accomplished Producer and Director of his own motion picture. Sean's mo...

I have met many artists in my life. Some have museum pieces; some have jail records. Most are somewhere in between. The artists who inspire me aren't those who take the standard trail to their fame and fortune...and that is how we found Eric Kozlowsky. This games Art Director, environmental artist and sculptor is not only a particularly skilled craftsman but is also a downright funny human being....

  If you take a rudimentary glance at the IMDB page for Xander Berkeley be prepared to sit there for a while.  This humble thespian has hundreds of credits, has worked in some of the best franchises in television and movies, and can read a poem like there's a life on the line. But did you know Xander also has a gift for theatrical make-up, and can transform into anyone for any reason? Have you won...

  Last year we were introduced to a smart, funny, and downright innovative feminist filmmaker, Craig Ouellette, during his festival run of his feature film Straight On Till Morning.  A love story wrapped in a horror story, this film has sparked a lot of award wins in those festivals. Two reasons for his good fortune? The stars, Kelsey Christian and Bonnie Jean Tyer join Craig in this visit with Au...

  When the Aunty Sochelle Hour-ish show first began recording, about March, 2025., no one heard of us, and no one knew what we were up to. Our team, (Dolly, Fred, Tanya, Mila, Harley, Jen and Muhammad) didn't really exist. It was two people, trying to get a show others might like seeing. Our very first guest for that show was Baldur's Gate 3 voice actor Dave Jones, (Halsin, the Druid man-bear). He...

Detroit has been the launching ground of musical artists and poets for decades. In my post-divorce years, I was fortunate enough to live in the area for a couple of years, finding incredible performers, writers, and artists along the way. One of these extraordinary humans is Ms. Rosemarie Wilson. She is an author, artist, playwright, poetess, songwriter, and OH what a voice! She's written and prod...

He could have been an engineer in the lucrative world of dot coms. He might have been a Broadway dancer, had he tapped into it, (pun intended).  He may still become a professional poker player full time. Instead, one of the brightest minds in Northern California ended up as a juggler. Not just a juggler, but a juggler's juggler. Meet Scotty Meltzer- a corporate juggler. A corporate juggler comedia...

  Dr. Amy Tudor is an award-winning writer.  Her artistic mind also helped her become an expert on photography. She's published, and lauded by people for her creativity, but that's not what we talked about. Dr. Tudor also happens to have a great Ted Talk (link below) on her job as a End-of-Life Doula. and professor for the same. Her students adore her, as you can tell from her Rate My Professor pa...

Boston born and bred, Roz Browne isn't just the smartest woman in the room, she's got the smartest ass and the toughest ...well, she can tell ya about it. This woman is a power force in comedy, but her writing and stage shows are what make her stand tall above the rest. Join Aunty in celebrating her friend and  see if you don't just get inspired to do more than just listed. Be a part of Roz's worl...

You might have heard the old tale. Girl meets guy. Girl and guy fall in love. Guy proposes. Girl brings dogs. Guy says, "me or dogs". Girl keeps dogs, dumps guy. It happens every day. THIS time, the girl is April Brucker, and the dogs turn out to be her collection of co-workers- her puppets. Let's meet April, a talented ventriloquist comedian, musician and all-around showbiz zeitgeist who has a st...

If you ask any working veteran American stand-up which manager, or coach helped shape their career the most, the names Steve and Barb North will grace their lips with a smile. We spoke earlier with Barb North, but now Steve is up at bat. Mr. North, easily recognizable in his captain's cap looks like everyone's favorite uncle, or a member of a Captain and Tenille cover act. This guy has worked as a...

  California native, Jon Enge isn't merely a comedic improvisational actor. He is one of the best and brightest improv actors in all of improv-dom. From his dungeon and dragons' youth to his very popular Renaissance Faire performances, Jon doesn't only entertain the audience, he pours them into his moments of genius and lets them ride along with him. He is also an astute screenwriter, actor, and h...

Don't let his fancy good looks blind you, Justin Shane, aka Neon Scarab is a digital artist, animator, monologuist, musician, and just all out interesting step into the art world. His humility belies an incredible skillset. He could be part Thomas Dolby and Rothko blended with R. Crumb. Check out this interview with him, and see if you don't get inspired to create more in your world, too. Justin S...

  He could have been the next Alex Ross, with his incredible artistic skills. He could have been the biggest Mad Man in the business. He probably could have been the next Robin Williams if he put his mind to it. There is NOTHING  that Mitch Hallock isn't good at when he wants to do something. One of those things is owning and running his own Comic-Cons. Not just one, but two are under his watchful...

  Aunty Sochelle's own animator and logo creator, Harlan Scroggins is this week's guest. Nepotism? NOPE! This talented artist also is a children's author, designer, Balinese dancer, and all-around amazing human.  Join Aunty S as she chats with a gal that turned her grief over her beloved dog into a children's book. Harley is also the daughter of two noted artists : Shayne Hood, the stop motion and...

  Her vivaciousness is apparent, and her life's work is being absolutely enthralled with the culture that is Manga.  Helen McCarthy is a world renown author of THE books on the art and storytelling. Don't let her tiny stature  and Irish background fool you. She can light up an entire panel of artists with her intricate details on any of their works. Helen is so well-versed on the art and tales of...

  If you were around in the 1970s and watched any television of any kind- especially the comedic game shows that often made headlines- then you certainly know Barb North, (as well as her lovely husband Steve). Her sharp wit and comedic timing helped shape the comedic landscape. Barb also served as a booking agent, well-trusted by comedians across the United States, placing up-and-coming talent int...

  He is practically fluid as he seems to float items above his head. There is a symmetry and poetry in his movement that could be mistaken for ballet. In fact, here is a man who is as wise in comedy as he is in the physics of juggling. That man is Michael Rayner. You have seen him in countless television shows, including That 70s Show, America's Got Talent, and even ESPN network shows. He has the...

He is all arts all rolled into one, and with both a naughty and a nice side- he is able to put out YA Novels, write for kids animated classic TV shows, and perform as a raunchy mime. This is Steven Banks' world and we are more than lucky to be in it. Check out this lively interview with Billy the Mime, a piece of Doctor Demento history and a guy who gave Spongebob something to say, Mr. Steven Bank...

This week's a wandering tale of a good man doing good things for the good of theater.  An editor leaves the world of publishing and his home city of New York to launch a theater career in his wife's homeland of Czechoslovakia. Sound like a movie? How about a play? See how Brain Callaghan brings words alive nightly at his theater in Prague. Make sure you visit the Prague Harman Street Theatre when...

  If you are a fan of B-movie horror, or love Fangoria, or enjoy being scared in a creepy silly way, you are surely going to enjoy this interview with super talented practical effects guru Joe Castro! Joe has been a professional fx artist since he was a teen-ager in Texas. This artist started networking before anyone else knew what that was, and was able to get some of the coolest art into some of...