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Catherine Bauknight is a Documentary Filmmaker and Photojournalist based in Los Angeles. She is also an educator and offers workshops on "documenting your culture". She works with photo agency Zuma Press and other news agencies and outlets in still photography and videography. Her documentary films include 8-time award winning, "Hawaii A Voice for Sovereignty." Her latest photo exhibit, "ALL ONE W...

Brian and Kelly Estes are the writers, producers and directors of the new documentary film "God Bless Bitcoin." The film will make its premiere at the Bitcoin Nashville 2024 Conference, July 25, 26, 27th. Starting on July 25th, you can see the entire film totally free by visiting www. GodBlessbitcoin.com This new film delves into the transformative and moral aspects of Bitcoin and the impact that...

Catherine Bauknight is an award-winning filmmaker and photojournalist. Her documentary films and photographs elevate social change and communication between people of all cultures.  With a myriad of photo credits in The New York Times, USA Today, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, People Magazine, The Huffington Post and others. Ms.  Bauknight  was one of only four photographers to witness an...

GUESTS: World renowned “Dancing with the Stars” star and Ukrainian activist Maks Chmerkovskiy; Grammy nominated int'l acclaimed band UB40 band member Jimmy Brown; Taryn Jackson chats about PBS Short Film Festival Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

GUESTS: Recording artist/actor Shondo Blades re: his new song 'EAGLE'; cast members from the new reality show "Family Empire: Houston"; husband and wife filmmakers Rich & Rob Fox chat about their new documentary "Times II: Unfinished Business." Their first documentary "TIME" was nominated for an Academy Award and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than fifty books! His just released new book is titled "BREAK TO YOU," is co-written alongside authors, Debra Young and Michelle Knowlden. The book explores the love story of two teenagers who somehow find love while locked away inside the harsh world of a juvenile detention center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Singer/producer/songwriter/actor Shondo Blades has often been described as the ultimate entertainer. The multi-talented performer has a new song titled EAGLE, released just in time for the July 4th celebration. This melodic but powerful new song exudes the meaning of freedom, patriotism and the American spirit. Take a listen to EAGLE in its entirety at the end of the interview. Hosted by Simplecas...

Hobey Baker is a name familiar to every hockey enthusiast, as collegiate hockey’s most esteemed award bears his name. However, the true tale of this legendary athlete remains largely unknown. The new podcast “Searching for Hobey Baker” by ESPN 30 for 30 Podcast delves into the life of America’s inaugural ice hockey star, Hobey Baker. He was among the initial nine individuals, and the sole American...

Guests: Lance Davis Real-Life Bee Whisperer and host of new TV show "The Killer Bee Catcher" on EarthXTV; Jacob Batalon, star of the hit series "Reginald the Vampire" (SyFy); and director filmmaker Eryl Cochran chats about her new documentary film "Dance As You Are" a film that was shot totally in Los Angeles and will premiere at the Dances with Films Festival in L.A. on June 21, 2024 at the Mann’...

Internationally acclaimed Award-winning photojournalist Catherine Bauknight chats about her exciting new upcoming photography exhibit (July 5 -25) at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center Gallery in Burbank, CA. https://consciouscreativity.com/all-one-world/ or call 818-238-5397. Second guest is Olympic Gold Medalist Butch Reynolds chats about the new ESPN 30 For 30 documentary "False Positive" whi...

ESPN’s new 30 for 30 documentary, False Positive, profiles the story of one of the greatest track athletes in U.S. history, Olympic Gold Medalist Butch Reynolds, Mr. Reynolds was a prolific Ohio State track star, who may have been the fastest man in the world, having set the world record for the 400-meter dash in 43.29 seconds (smashing the 20-year-old record of 57 seconds.) But his legendary care...

Jacob Batalon made his debut as executive producer and lead star as the titular character Reginald Baskin in REGINALD THE VAMPIRE, a dramedy based on Johnny B. Truant’s FAT VAMPIRE book series. The story is set in a world populated by beautiful, fit, and vain vampires with Batalon’s Reginald being the unlikely hero who will have to navigate every kind of obstacle, including getting the girl of his...

Award-winning author Aida Salazar latest book, ULTRAVIOLET, is a delightful new book that offers insight about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. It's a wonderful read for the upcoming Spring/Summer season for the pre-teen and teens crowd. Crackling with comedy and unflinching candor, Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of con...

GUESTS: Jordan Fowler winner of NBC'S hit competition show "Deal or No Deal Island"; Asher HaVon, new winner of NBC's The Voice; Chris Woolsey shares the latest film and TV titles for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in May 2024; and Susan Polis Schutz chats about her latest new documentary "Bridging Divides: Sharing Heartbeats" that's currently airing on PBS stations across the nation. Vis...

GUESTS: Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment chats about what's hot in films and TV shows for May 2024 at their brand Crackle.com; pop recording artist/songwriter Sarah Reeves chats about her brand-new single 'More Than Enough,' which has already gone viral (sarahreevesmusic.com; and NY Times Best-Selling author Catherine Applegate chats abou...

Guest Mahen Bonetti is the founder and executive director of African Film Festival. The 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival launches in New York. The prestigious festival will have events throughout NYC, which includes: Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) will celebrate the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) from May 8 to May 14...

Guest Kyle Portbury chats about his latest film “The Hopeful." It's a heartfelt and compelling historical drama film that will be released in over 900 theaters nationwide this April, in partnership with Hope Studios and Kyle Portbury Films. “The Hopeful” features a diverse cast and marks the first long form feature from Emmy Award winning and three-time Australian Director’s Guild nominated Kyle P...

Guests: TV personality Bryce Sparks from the hit show "Mud Madness" (Discovery Channel); Alua Arthur, America's most visible death doula, chats about her new best-selling memoir "Making an Authentic Life By Getting Real About The End"; and Chris Woolsey, senior director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares what's some of the fun and hottest films and tv titles for t...

GUESTS: Ravit Markus, co-director of award-winning documentary "American Pot Story Oaksterdam"; Bill Rancic of the new season "The Mega-Brands That Built America" (The History Channel); and Chris Woolsey Senior Director of Communications of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares about what's popping in film and tv shows on the Popcorn Flix brand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Leah President and LeAlec Murray hosts of new podcast "Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect" a new show that's all about everything that's anime; Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment shares about fun, cool and hot movies at Redbox for April 2024; and Jordan Fowler, contestant from NBC's new hit show Deal or No Deal Island shares what it's l...

The new documentary film, “The House We Lived In” is currently in release. The film took 12 years to make and is a personal project for Pixela Films Co-Founder Tim O’Donnell, as its main subject is his dad. Initiated in the confines of an ICU with nothing but an iPhone, the documentary traces the journey of Tim’s father, Tod, from a life-threatening, eight-day coma to a miraculous recovery. Amidst...

GUESTS: Larry Laboe, executive director of the New Filmmakers L.A. festival (NFMLA.com); The Voice contestant Bryan Olesen (Team John Legend); and Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, will chat about the latest movie titles at their latest channel PopcornFlix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

Guests--Las Vegas symphonic conductor Maestro Taras Krysa chats about his upcoming concert in the Ukraine with the Ukranian Symphony Orchestra; 2 time Emmy-nominated director/executive producer Dean Israelite chats about the new coming of age genre Paramount+ original film "Little Wing"; and the two stars of the film "Little Wing" BROOKLYNN PRINCE & CHE TAFARI will be chatting about their roles in...

Guests: TV personality Claudia Jordan; filmmakers Emma Schwartz and Mary Robertson of new docuseries 'Quiet on Set: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' Investigation Discovery (ID), which focuses on the empire built by one of Nickelodeon’s top showrunners, revealing allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew; Chris Woolsey Senior Director o...

Guests: Lash Fary, founder of Distinctive Assets, the Los Angeles marketing firm that put the "bling" in A-list celebrity gift bags for top TV award shows. Lash chats about their annual "Everyone Wins," their annual celebrity gift n' glitz bags to the top Oscar nominees; and Chris Woolsey, Senior Director of Communications for Chicken Soup of the Soul Entertainment, shares what are some of the hot...