Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

Aaron Abeyta is the lead guitarist and trumpet player for the band NOFX. We sat down and discussed everything from life on the road the last 20 years to him barely surviving a move to Hollywood when he was 21. In this episode Aaron and I discuss: His love of Improv Comedy I'm a total fan boy Wikipedia can’t be trusted Auditioning for NOFX Fat Mike changed his name Learning the bands songs on way t...

Scot Nery began performing professionally at age 11. He has appeared on the tonight show performed in seven countries and is the host and producer of the wildly popular Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap in Hollywood. In this episode Scot and I discuss: His recent marriage Why does his home feel so amazing? LA is weird and he loves it! When memes become mean Learning magic as a kid The neighbor who had a mag...

Daniel Ornellas is a music producer and Musician living in Nashville, TN. Originally from South Africa Daniel moved to the states when he was touring with the band Tree63. This episode is so full of real life experience in the business and Daniel shares so much that is applicable throughout the entertainment industry. In this episode Daniel and I discuss: Being from South Africa Learning to speak...

Michael Levine is a writer and PR expert. He has represented 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners and 43 New York Times Bestsellers. Michael shares some of the common denominators he has seen with people who make a career in the entertainment business and boy is this a great conversation. In this episode Michael and I discuss: His childhood in New York Having an alcoholic parent Being...

Adam Wilber is a magician, inverter and author. I sat down with him in Los Angeles during his debut week at the World Famous Magic Castle. This episode is so full of info about the business side of show business. In this episode Adam and I discuss: His first week performing at the Magic Castle Old Magicians and their apartments Finding things to be grateful for The law of diminishing returns Perfo...

Amy Ruffle is an Australian Actress living in America. I met her doing improv at UCB and she is hilarious as she is delightful. In this episode Amy and I discuss: Australian accents are awesome My kids are impressed by my friends Her family is obsessed with sports Not having a life because she was training for sports Practicing dangerous sports Her switch from sports to musical theater Kids will d...

Taylor shares about his struggles with insecurity and reveals how a conversation with Katie made all the difference.

In this episode Jonathan and I discuss: Living in a Castle The Pasadena New Years Nuclear Fall out Tortilla Heaven the movie Performing on TV with David Copperfield Why do we think flying is ok? Terrible magic show accidents Butterfly knife technique Uncomfortable moments at the gas station Dangerous tricks Performers misreading the audience Our friend Greg Bennick Teaching magic to the movie star...

Taylor shares some highlights from episode 38 with Matt McCarthy

Josh is a motivational speaker, Author, Comedian, Paralympian and Halloween Enthusiast. I met him performing at a comedy club and could not be more impressed with his talent and his character. A wonderful human being, your sure to love this episode! In this episode Josh and I talk about: How he lost his leg at 10 years old Being honest during your presentations The challenges of speaking to younge...

In this episode Arthur and I talk about: Amazing places to eat in Studio City Being torn apart as an actor was good Realizing college shows are not for him How he evaluates his performances Magic is such a powerful art form that it can support a weak entertainer Being watch guys who cant afford watches Your material should reveal who you are to the audience Watching David Copperfield when you are...

Michael Rayner is truly one of a kind. He is either performing his own amazing show, or warming up live audiences for TV. In this episode Michael and I talk about: What we do between tricks is the most important thing The variety vaudeville community Growing up in a small town Being pressured by the local Amway guy Being a TV warm up guy Learning to spin a cheeseburger on an umbrella People thinki...

Taylor shares a short takeaway from episode 18 with Actress Mallory Moye.

Sarah Hoag and her husband josh are long time friends of Katie and I. She is an amazing photographer who transformed her passion into a career. In this episode Sarah and I talk about: Meeting in Church youth Group Her husbands short lived rap career Her love of photography Not hiding behind the camera Moms rarely are in the photos Insecurity keeps us from life Collecting moments not things Family...

Taylor shares a challenge from episode 14 of the About to Break podcast with Comedian and actress Julie Brister. You can hear the rest of their show here AboutToBreakPodcast.com listen on YouTube    

Nick Paul joins me for our first ever crossover podcast! Nick hosts a great podcast called two magicians one mic. In this episode Nick and I talk about: Moving from Florida to Los Angeles Driving to LA several times a week Taking improv with Maria Bamford The difference between magicians and comedians Drunk Magic Castle audiences Working cruise ships I had a nightmare show Lunch shows are the wors...

Taylor shares something he learned from Tyrone Wells in episode 7 of the About to Break Podcast.   Hear their whole conversation HERE

Tyler Cordova is an incredible visual effects coordinator who has worked on incredible films for Marvel, Disney and more. We sat down to talk about the ups and downs of life in this biz. In this episode Tyler and I talk about: His dad being a magician Going back to school to learn film Making movies with his friends in High School His first big gig was iron man 3 You have to keep the passion going...

I sat down with Matt at his home in Los Angeles to talk about the wonderful world of stand up comedy. You may have seen Matt on one of his numerous appearances on Conan. He also co hosts the incredible We Watch Wrestling Podcast. In this episode Matt and I talk about: Dogs are rad The Grateful Dead and kid names Controlling parents Unsolicited advice is criticism His concert ticket stub collection...

I sat down with Tim Myers, founding member of the band One Republic, singer/ songwriter, record producer and CEO of Palladium Records. In this episode Tim and I talk about: Learning to play music at church Forming the band One Republic Co writing the son “Stop and Stare” Walking out of a day job because you got a show Listening to old Albums The honesty of Kurt Cobain Doors of opportunity slamming...

Episode 36: About to Break Podcast Live from the Pomona Art Walk! This episode of About to Break was recorded live at the Pomona Art Walk on Saturday, August 12, 2017 @500blockpomona and the @lofton2nd Joined by special Cohost Josh Swodeck we talked with local artists about their work, passion, ups and downs.

 For more information on the Artists Featured in this episode visit: Josh Swodeck @swode...

Taylor and Eddie talk about their new show Jokers & Aces at nerdmelt in Los Angeles!   Get your tickets to Jokers in Aces this Sunday, August 13th @ nerdmelt in meldown comics BUY DISCOUNT TICKETS HERE

This week I am joined by the multi talented Director, Writer and Producer Stephanie McBain. I met Stephanie at the Magic Castle were she works at night. During the day she is feverishly writing producing and directing her first feature film. An amazing conversation about the process of creating a film from start to finish in 6 months!


 In this conversation Stephanie and I talk about:
 Having 2 d...

This week I am joined by my oldest friend in magic James Holguin. Basically we geek out about magic for an hr.


 In this conversation James and I talk about:
 The La Puente Magic shop Something about Brick and Mortar Not knowing our ancestry Magic shop meets deli Performing across from a hotdog stand We wanted to be Lance Burton David Copperfield is king Loving comedy Growing up at the Magic Cast...