Take 148 Podcast

From Friday Night Lights to refugee camps in Uganda: In this episode, Sam Mann, the latest addition to the 148 production team, sits down to share his unconventional journey, becoming a storyteller committed to meaningful impact. Sam takes us through the World Race that changed everything, his immersive work documenting vulnerable communities, and why he believes trust matters more than footage. &...

In this episode of The Take 148 Podcast, Phil Hyland shares an intimate conversation about his unconventional path through Hollywood. From early acting pursuits to two decades between Warner Brothers and Panavision, discover how a renewed faith and a bold relocation to Chattanooga led him to find meaning beyond the industry that shaped him. In this episode, Phil opens up about mentoring, creative...

Video production can feel like a black box - mysterious, expensive, and full of surprises. But what if you understood the process before you started? In this episode, Skip Skipper of 148 Films walks us through the entire journey from initial concept to final delivery, revealing why production value isn't just about equipment and crew, it's about strategy. Whether you're a business comm...

In this episode, we sit down with Lindsey Glass, a dynamic force in the production world who brings her competitive spirit from the sports field to production sets. Lindsay takes us through her journey from collegiate lacrosse player to spending more time on set as an Assistant Director, revealing how the same teamwork and communication on-field translates to effective days on set with cast and cr...

In this episode, Daniel sits down with Madison McCann, founder of SpeakEasy Productions, who transforms business owners' voices into profitable podcasts. Madison reveals her journey into professional podcast production and the methodical approach that separates successful shows from the majority that never make it. "Pre-production planning is the most critical piece that people miss," Madison expl...

From Disney princess to marketing maverick: In this episode, Idris Garcia, Creative Film Director for 148 Films, sits down with Delanie Nelson, Director of Brand Marketing for The Recreational Group. Delanie takes us on her unconventional journey from UC Irvine English graduate to Disney performer to marketing strategist, revealing how storytelling has been the golden thread connecting her diverse...

From pop star dreams to aspirations of acting and directing in film, Emma's creative journey defies conventional career paths in this charmingly quirky episode of the Take 148 Podcast. Discover how a childhood immersed in musical theater and singing evolved into a passion for filmmaking, and why Emma thrives in an environment where she has the opportunity to do it all on set, from talent to Pr...

In this episode, we flip the script as Skip Skipper sits down with our usual host, Daniel Ashworth, as a guest to reveal his journey from an art-loving kid in Stone Mountain, GA, to becoming the Manager of 148 Studios. Discover how a telecommunications degree and music minor prepared him for a career spanning audio production, photography, and creating the perfect studio atmosphere. Daniel talks p...

Ever wonder how psychology and photography intersect? In this episode, we sit down with Ryn Tompkins, a versatile photographer whose background shapes her approach to capturing people through her lens. From changing college majors six times before finding her true calling, Ryn's journey is anything but ordinary. "I think one of my greatest wounds is not feeling seen as a kid. And so wanti...

From composing piano pieces as a child to orchestrating marketing strategies in the construction industry, Abby Rogers' creative journey is a testament to the power of following unexpected paths. In this episode of The Take 148 Podcast, dive into how a dance-loving girl from the carpet capital of the world found her rhythm in the world of construction marketing.  “Anything the logo touches, I...

A triple threat as musician, graphic designer, and podcaster, Josh Wilhelm takes us behind the scenes of his journey from a guitar-picking teenager to album art designer, when childhood car rides with his dad blasting everything from Def Leppard to '90s country planted the seeds for his creative path. Dive into his process as he explains how he transforms artists' visions into visual maste...

From childhood magic tricks with his dad’s camcorder to building his own video production company, Blake Davis reveals how a stint as a computer science major led to an unexpected career in visual storytelling. In this episode, Blake shares how making objects "disappear" on camera as a kid planted the seeds for his creative future, and why a chance meeting in his first college communication class...

From medical aspirations to content marketing mastery: meet Abi, 148 Films' newest team member, whose career path proves that sometimes the best journeys begin with a bold change in direction. Discover how she transformed an unexpected career pivot into founding her own thriving marketing agency—only to face the burnout that comes when passion meets entrepreneurial reality. “Owning your own busine...

From documenting daily life in the Middle East to capturing the intimate details of a bride's most treasured day, McKinley Tyson's journey into wedding filmmaking reveals how personal experiences shape professional passion. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, the Wedding Film Director at 148 Films shares how creating videos abroad awakened her to the emotional power of visual storytelling. Di...

From LEGO worlds to lighting real ones: Meet Malachi Burch of 148 Films. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, discover how childhood imagination turned into YouTube experiments and eventually led to shooting his first wedding at just 15 years old. "You never know what's going to happen when you walk through our studio doors," says Malachi, whose love for the game of baseball instilled the disc...

From childhood imagination to professional cinematography: Joseph Cochran's path to becoming a DP at 148 Films illustrates how creative passion transforms into visual expertise. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, we trace how a middle child from a family of seven channeled his vivid imagination from music and theater into filmmaking, beginning with a simple Thanksgiving video shot on an iPod...

From baseball fields to film sets: Idris Garcia's unique journey to becoming Creative Film Director at 148 Films reveals how unexpected paths can lead to your true calling. In this episode of the Take 148 Podcast, discover how a sports journalist turned disc golf marketer found his creative voice before joining forces with a college volleyball buddy to tell authentic stories through video.  "Build...

From capturing crocodiles in Malaysia to founding a thriving video production company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Skip Skipper's journey to creating 148 Films is anything but ordinary. In this inaugural episode of the Take 148 Podcast, discover how a first-time flyer with a borrowed camera found himself documenting wildlife adventures on the other side of the world, and how a powerful sermon from t...

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