OWC RADiO

If you have ever fantasized about being a mega-rock star, this is the interview for you. :) Doug Blush has been a director, producer, and documentary filmmaker for over 16 years, and the release of his latest project, Rock Camp, the Movie, is being sponsored in part by Other World Computing. In this interview, our host, Cirina Catania, talks with Doug about his journey with "Rock Camp the Movie" a...

Host Cirina Catania pulls open the curtains and has a very candid conversation with Thomas Nicholas about his work as an actor and musician. Thomas stars alongside Academy Award nominee, Mickey Rourke in "Adverse," opening in theaters on Friday, February 12th. This neo-noir drama is about a ride-share driver who discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate. It was filmed in...

Meet Richard Devine, an electronic musician and sound designer whose work transcends our earthly imaginations. He has created musical compositions, mnemonics, field recording, sound effects, loop libraries, created content, instrument patch designs, specialized sound design for TV, Film, games, web media, and virtual reality. Your ears will be in electric heaven. Our host, Cirina Catania, says she...

Steve Douglass is a role model for educators worldwide, as he develops new ways of teaching filmmaking/storytelling using mobile filmmaking as a medium for motivation and inspiration. Cirina Catania, OWC Host, spends a lively hour with him and you will certainly be entertained. How does he teach? What does he teach? And what are the results? For one, a coveted first prize at the recent All America...

Cirina Catania interviews Steve Bannerman about post-production on the acclaimed movie, Foster Boy.

The show must go on even if it doesn't. Cirina Catania reminisces about Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart and the film, "It's a Wonderful Life," and talks with the cast of Christmas Carol.

'Tis the season to advertise "For Your Consideration," in anticipation of the Oscars. Studios have mega budgets and smaller independent features often can't compete. We discovered a hidden movie gem, Foster Boy, within the 2020 movie releases from a well-respected distributor, Gravitas Ventures, and executive producer, Shaquille O'Neal. It is a gut-wrenching drama that highlights the story of a yo...

In this documentary-style interview, David Kalmusky talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania about his life from his early days as a young boy living and performing with a musical father, to his life today working with the world's greatest musicians, all while living in quarantine during the age of Covid. David is a multi-platinum, multiple Billboard #1 charting Nashville based producer, songwrit...

Peter Broderick, Distribution Strategist Peter Broderick, one of the world's leading experts on documentary distribution, continues his discussion with OWC Host, Cirina Catania. In this episode, he focuses on FESTIVALS. He explains how, when, where and why you might want to submit to festivals (or not), and gives us a primer on the new hybrid systems, including virtual screenings. Peter Broderick...

Peter Broderick, formerly with Paradigm, is one of the world's leading distribution strategists, specializing in the documentary genre. He talks in unprecedented detail with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, and answers many of our questions about how to monetize our amazing films! Peter and his partner, Keith Ochwat, design and implement customized strategies to maximize revenues, define audiences,...

OWC Host, Cirina Catania, talks with world-famous composer and producer, British born, Simon Franglen, who started out as a musician and record producer, and soon began working with composers such as John Barry on the soundtrack to “Dances with Wolves,” David Fincher’s “Se7en,” and David Cronenberg's ”Crash." He produced the vocals for "Moulin Rouge" and programmed on the “Bodyguard” soundtrack. A...

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, interviews Roger O’Donnell, an English composer and keyboardist best known for his work with The Cure, as well as bands such as The Psychedelic Furs, Thompson Twins, and Berlin. We talk about his latest album, 2 Ravens, his early days in East London, The Cure, and ballet. Roger O’Donnell captured by Mimi Sheytanova He gained his reputation as a world-class keyboardi...

Richard Fortus, guitarist with Guns 'N Roses, takes a break from composing to chat with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, gives us a tour of his amazing gear, reminisces about life as a gifted and passionate musician, his most recent hit, "Made of Rain," the collaboration on "Tower of Strength," and studio life in quarantine. Richard offers good advice to others who want to succeed in the music busi...

Today on OWC RADiO, it’s all news! OWC recently announced a new hub for Thunderbolt 4 PCs!  Our host, Cirina Catania, and OWC's Mark Chaffee give us the details of this new and very welcome solution. Through one TB4 port on this dock, OWC says, “you can connect and charge any device with a USB-C or USB-A connector. And you’ll still have three more ports for other peripherals." About OWC: For more...

Music for our happy souls! In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania talks with Paul Shreve and Jeff Weber from The Radio Gunners. The Radio Gunners – Jeff Weber, Pete Nalda and Paul Shreve combined musical roots include Western Swing, Basque, Folk, Country, Rock, Americana, Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Musical Theater and New Wave. This high-The Radio Gunners – Jeff Weber, Pete Nalda and Paul Shre...

"Kiss the Ground," is a beautiful and fascinating film produced and directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Detailing methods of soil regeneration as a solution to the worldwide climate crisis, the film is narrated by Woody Harrelson and premieres on Netflix Global on September 22, 2020. Tickell talks with our host, Cirina Catania, about regeneration, regenerative farming/ranching, and how we can pu...

Nestled in the Valley of the sun in Phoenix, Arizona, is a little automotive shop run by two women, Bogi Lateiner and Shawnda Williams called, Girl Gang Garage. Its mission is to empower, educate, and encourage women to explore skilled trade opportunities within the automotive industry. There is a national deficit of available workers to fill critical automotive jobs spanning from manufacturing to...

In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania, talks with technology expert, multi Instrumentalist, author, speaker, writer, producer, & worship team trainer, Steven Reed. Steve along with his wife and children comprise the worship group, Steve & Shawn. Steve is an avid learner and teacher by nature and his extensive travels as a guest minister, long history of local church service, and experi...

In 2019, after 21 years in New York City, artist and musician Tony Vincent ("The Voice," "Jesus Christ Superstar," American Idiot," We Will Rock You," and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in front of Queen Elizabeth II and 200 million fans) relocated to Nashville. He is producing music out of his new studio, SoundShop370 and training music theater hopefuls in PCG Theatrical. Our host, Cirina Catania, catches u...

Jim Tierney is a pioneer in the development of plugins for motion graphics, animation, and video editing. During the 1990s, Jim worked for software companies like MetaTools, Atomic Power, and Cycore. He helped create graphics products like Bryce, Evolution, and Final Effects. After working on After Effects plugins for six years, Jim thought it was finally time to get out there and do some of his o...

If you wanted those wonderful, very expensive wheels for your 2019 Mac Pro but couldn't afford them....Guess what?! You now have another amazing option from OWC...the Rover Pro Wheels. Host Cirina Catania says she is, "Over the Moon about these." Visit MacSales.com and find out more. If you pre-order them, the limited-time price is only $199 (with free shipping). For more information about our ama...

In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania, talks with Writer/Producer and activist, Deborah Calla. Deborah is CEO and Chair of the Media Access Awards (MAA), which she producers with Allan Rucker. The MAA is one of Hollywood's major awards events originally created by Norman Lear and Fern Field, honoring people in the entertainment industry who advance the portrayal and employment of peopl...

The Beatles once opened for the legendary Felix Cavaliere and the Young Rascals and he has dozens of behind the scenes stories to tell about music from the 60's all the way to present day. Remember, "Groovin," "Beautiful Morning," "People Got to Be Free," and "Good Lovin?" Cirina Catania, host of OWC RADiO interviews Felix Cavaliere, the captivating American music producer, songwriter and performe...

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania has lots of Father's Day specials, some tech tips, and a couple of workflow secrets to share on this show. The highlight, however, is Mandy David, a sign language interpreter and President at JFD Communications as well as the YouTube channel, A Moment in Sign, a library of concise videos for learning American Sign Language. What Mandy has done most of her life for th...

OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, and Gary Rebholz, Product Owner, MAGIX/Vegas Creative Software, take a deep dive into the world of the VEGAS NLE and their full line of products. VEGAS Post, VEGAS Pro, and VEGAS Movie Studio are helping creatives be… well, more creative! As VEGAS Creative Software training manager, Gray has written five software training books and produced countless tutorials, webi...