Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio Broadcasting

In Episode 23 of Breaking Walls we sit down with Philadelphia-born, Bangkok-residing Ian Russell. Ian has been teaching english to young children in Thailand since 2008. We ask him all the things that went making this decision to relocate across the world and what he's learned about himself in the process. Highlights • How the opportunity to go to Thailand arose • How chance encounters in Thailand...

In episode 22 of Breaking Walls we sit down with Metalworker, Entrepreneur, and the host of PBS’ A Craftsman’s Legacy, Eric Gorges, for a conversation about ways and reasons to change careers midstream. Eric once worked in the 9-5 world. After a life altering series of events put his health in jeopardy, he left that world to pursue something that meant more to him and in that, discovered metalwork...

In Episode 21 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with London-based graphic designer and visual artist Kieron Lewis for a chat about the many interests he’s followed that have helped him push his career forward. It’s always good to be diverse. If you’ve got multiple interests, follow them! Sure, we definitely need to earn a living to survive, but it stands to reason that the more we follow things we’re...

In episode 20 of Breaking Walls, we ring in August, the month of Harvest, with an interview with Olive Hui and John Wlaysewski of Brooklyn Indie Guitar Pop band Late Cambrian. This conversation covers how John and Olive approach their non 9-5 lives while being able to produce the kind of music and art they want to. It’s a good look into the lives of two people thriving while being “indie” in New Y...

In Episode 19 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with Olga Lysenko (Interior Designer) and Fernando Sanabria (Engineer and Real Estate Broker) for a conversation about why they’re running a business and whether they feel the American Dream exists. Highlights: •Olga grew up in post-USSR Ukraine, coming to America at age 10. What similarities did she draw between life in the Ukraine in the 1990s, and li...

In Episode 18 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with comic book artist and freelance illustrator Mike Freiheit for a conversation about using crowd-funding to finance creative endeavors. Mike has successfully funded two separate kickstarter campaigns, which has helped him publish Vol 1 & 2 of "Monkey Chef," a comic book centered around Mike's experience as a monkey chef in South Africa. Highlights •...

In a shortened episode 17 of Breaking Walls, we introduce this month's duel topics: Independence and Revolution. Stay tuned for more interviews over the course of this month! Follow The WallBreakers on soundcloud: @TheWallBreakers Subscribe to Breaking Walls on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wallbreakers/id924086880?mt=2

In Episode 16 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with Dolphin Micro CEO Eric Scott for a chat about his experiences running his own business. Eric’s insights were self-aware, balanced, ambitious, and empathetic. It’s a fantastic interview! Highlights • How to develop ways to get over the fear of being risk adverse. • What is a B.A.T.N.A.? - Best Alternative to a negotiated agreement • How to give your...

In Episode 15 of Breaking Walls we tell a story of the most important moment in Baseball and Brooklyn history. Here's a hint, it happened after World War II, but before the Korean War. Can you guess what it is? Follow us on Souncloud: @TheWallBreakers Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wallbreakers/id924086880?mt=2 Special thanks to Jacqueline Schwab for our closing song...

In Episode 14 of Breaking Walls, we switch up the format a bit for a tale in WallBreaking history about a world famous 20th century writer, and what we should always remember. Follow us on Souncloud: www. Soundcloud.com/TheWallBreakers Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wallbreakers/id924086880?mt=2

In lucky Episode 13 of Breaking Walls we sit down for a chat with radio and public relations guru Susan Doyle for a conversation about her experiences emigrating back and forth from Ireland to the U.S. THREE TIMES! Susan gives tips on how to make big jumps like that and how to get yourself situated once you do. Highlights: •Susan's experiences moving back and forth between Ireland and the US 3x. •...

In Episode 12 of Breaking Walls, we pull back the curtain and describe our thought process behind: • The relaunch of The WallBreakers on 2.1.2015 • How we approach creating content • What our target audiences truly are and why they are our target audiences • Where the idea for rotating monthly content themes came from and its significance • What's next for The WallBreakers Subscribe on iTunes here...

In Episode 11 of Breaking Walls we sit down with San Francisco-based creative director Monica Lo for a conversation about how having the guts to be vulnerable in life, coupled with a willingness to cultivate her passions, has led Monica to her dream job. For you food lovers out there, Monica is a creative director at Nomiku, makers of the world's most powerful and compact sous vide immersion circu...

In Episode 10 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with Portland, Oregon-based stop-motion animator Javan Ivey for a conversation about how to find and sustain a eureka breakthrough. In 2007 Javan invented a form of stop-motion animation he called The Strata-stencil Method in My Paper Mind (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOoB_jDKIqw). We talk about what it was like to invent something and how we can ma...

In Episode 9 of Breaking Walls we sit down with animator and IOS developer Spencer Johnson. Spencer is part of a family business called Infinite Cortex Creations with his parents and two brothers. We talk about all the things to keep in mind when running a business with someone you have a previous emotional connection with. Highlights • How a simple meeting changed the Johnson family's life • Usin...

In our exclusive February mentor interview, we sit down with performer and dancer Chelsea Bonosky, who recently finished up a run playing six different characters at NYC's famed interactive theater experience, "Sleep No More." Chelsea spoke with us about the importance of vulnerability in her life and how being comfortable putting herself out there has given her the opportunity to experience her d...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, on Breaking Walls Season 1, Episode 7: The Season Finale we give thanks to you guys for tuning in and giving us the confidence to produce this podcast, and to our guests for believing in us enough to voice their stories through Breaking Walls. On this episode we recap some of the themes from Season 1, such as: • Learning from any situation and not settling in l...

In Season 1 Episode 6 of Breaking Walls, the topic of discussion is: Switching Gears in Your Professional Environment & How To Make It Work. Our guest is former Municipal Bonds Salesman-turned author and world-traveler Steven Attanasio. If you have been thinking about changing careers, this is a powerful conversation for you. Steve and I talk about all the things that led up to his decision to lea...

In Season 1, Episode 5 of Breaking Walls: The WallBreakers Podcast, we sit down with bar manager & nightlife promoter Tom Mauriello for a conversation about gaining confidence in the workplace in order to get to "yes" when pitching ideas to your bosses, superiors, or clients. Highlights • Why the best way to have an ego is to have no ego • Doing the necessary research/homework to feel confident in...

In this very special episode of Breaking Walls, we go over the many announcements from this past week: Highlights • The Feedback from James Scully's Op-Ed "Why I Left NYC: The Future of The WallBreakers," and a further explanation of the events that led him to write the piece. • The announcement of S01E02 guest Lina Gonzalez as James' new partner with The WallBreakers! • The Future of The WallBrea...

In Season 1, Episode 3 of Breaking Walls: The WallBreakers Podcast, we sit down with Freelance Illustrator Brett Affrunti for a conversation about all the things that you will need to know if you’ve ever considered freelancing in any industry whatsoever. Looking to subscribe on iTunes? Open iTunes and search for "The Wall Breakers" and hit subscribe or go here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast...

In Episode 2 of Breaking Walls, we sit down with Graphic Designer, UX Designer, green tea lover, Fashionista, and general bad ass gal, Lina Gonzalez. Looking to subscribe on iTunes? Open iTunes and search for "The Wall Breakers" and hit subscribe or go here - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wall-breakers/id924086880?mt=2! Highlights: • Differences between a ux designer and graphic designer...

The WallBreakers sit down for a conversation about life and music with emerging Staten Island, New York hip-hop artists Reb Randt and Jason Adams https://soundcloud.com/itsrebrandt https://soundcloud.com/jason_adams

The WallBreakers sit down for a conversation about life and music with emerging Staten Island, New York hip-hop artists Reb Randt and Jason Adams https://soundcloud.com/itsrebrandt https://soundcloud.com/jason_adams

The WallBreakers sit down for a conversation about life and music with emerging Staten Island, New York hip-hop artists Reb Randt and Jason Adams https://soundcloud.com/itsrebrandt https://soundcloud.com/jason_adams