The GrantCast

http://www.grantcast.com  - Elsie Escobar is a pioneering Podcaster, former actress and yoga teacher.  In this interview we talk about her creative career including going to grad school for theatre, auditioning in Hollywood and how discovering podcasting let her put her true voice into the world. CONNECT WITH ELSIE: WEBSITE -  http://www.elsieescobar.com TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/YoGeek SHE P...

Matt Keil is an animator and juggler who found a passion for both at a young age.  In this interview on Matt's creative path we talk juggling conventions, Rochester Institute of Technology and making the move from stop motion to 2D animation. CONNECT WITH MATT YOUTUBE -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-rUUPKn8fP9tO35nrwlUIg TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/MattKiel INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instag...

Douglas Welch is an author, podcaster and new media and social media consultant.  In this interview we discuss how he uses creativity in his work, plus discussion on his past int he world of theater, Walt Disney Imagineering and more. CONNECT WITH DOUG WEBSITE -  http://douglasewelch.com TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/douglaswelch INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/douglaswelch/ Support this s...

For the 99th episode of The GrantCast we talk with  puppet artist Amanda Maddock .  We discuss her creative career including working with Jane Henson, Walking with Dinosaurs and puppeteering at Sochi Olympics.  It's a fun talk with an incredibly talented artist. CONNECT WITH AMANDA WEBSITE -  http://www.amandamaddock.com Support this show on Patreon -  http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia F...

Dan Wright is an artist and the creator of the webseires Paint By Monster.  We discuss his creative career, creating puppet commercials for  Wings, Etc.  and the creation of Paint By Monster.  A fun interview with one of my favorite creative individuals. CONNECT WITH DAN YOUTUBE -  https://www.youtube.com/user/easelmonster FACEBOOK -  https://www.facebook.com/EaselMonster/ WINGS, ETC. COMMERCIAL -...

Rob Paravonian is a comedy musician and a songwriter who has played clubs and colleges all over the country and opened several shows for George Carlin.  This episode we talk to Rob about his creative career and more  including playing cello at a young age, being in bands and his 52 Sellout project which currently has him uploading a music video to the web every week. CONNECT WITH ROB WEB -  http:/...

http://www. GrantCast.com  - Lance Anderson is a storyteller and podcasting pioneer.  He led the way for storytelling podcasts and was the founder of the LA Podcasters.  We talk his creative career including a influential showing of the film ROCKY, how Bob Dylan has influenced him and, of course, the creation of his own podcast Verge of the Fringe. CONNECT WITH LANCE: WEB -  http://www.vergeofthef...

Leslie Carrara-Rudolph is a puppeteer who works regularly for Sesame Street (as Abby Cadabby) as well as The Jim Henson Company.  In this interview we talk about her creative career, working at Walt Disney World and her own creation: Lolly Lardpop! CONNECT WITH LESLIE WEB - http:// www.lesliecarrara-rudolph.com TWITTER -  http://www.twitter.com/lollylardpop Facebook -  http://www.facebook.com/loll...

Beez McKeever is an artist, costume designer and the former prop diva for Mystery Science Theatre 3000.  In this episode I talk to her about her work on the cult classic show as well as her work on Maria Bamford's Lady Dynamite, Sesame Street Live and her time working with Prince. Support this show on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturdaym...

Not all of my acting has been on the stage and screen.  Interviews return soon. FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www. MrGrant.com http://www.twitter.c...

Interviews will return soon.  This week, a story from my travels in Las Vegas.  This story may not be suitable for all ages. FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT...

This week I talk to actor, puppeteer, actor, improviser and podcaster Michael Oosterom.  We talk about his career in theatre, his love for all things outer space, performing in a Steve Martin play and working as a puppeteer for The Jim Henson Company and The Muppets. Connect with Michael Oosterom: Website -  http://www.michaeloosterom.com Nerd Like Me -  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nerdlik...

http://www.grantcast.com  - Willie Etra is a musician, composer and musical director.  You've heard his music on Mr. Show, Son of a Beach and in several Jim Henson Company productions.  He was the Musical Director at The Groundlings in Hollywood for over 30 years and he's currently the Musical Director of The Jim Henson Company's Puppet Up Uncensored. Connect with Willie Etra: YouTube - https://ww...

Tyler Bunch is a puppeteer, actor and voiceover artist whose credits include  Sesame Street ,  The Muppets ,  Bear in the Big Blue House  and more.  He's an Emmy Nominated Director and Emmy winning Producer.  He's also my guest on this episode of 15 Minutes With. Connect with Tyler Bunch: Twitter -  https://twitter.com/tyler_bunch IMDB -  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0120362/ FOLLOW US http://www.fa...

Actor, comedian and podcast pioneer, Dan Klass does it all and still finds time to be a dad.  In this episode I speak to Dan Klass about his career path, creativity and more.  A fun interview with a good friend. CONNECT WITH DAN: Website -  http://www.danklass.com The Bitterest Pill -  http://thebitterestpill.com Twitter -  http://www.twitter.com/danklass FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturday...

Scott Syme Jr. is a magician who performs regularly at the Magic Castle.  In this interview we talk about what got him into magic but also his love of theme parks, his time as a stunt performer and more. Connect with Scott Syme Jr.: Twitter -  https://twitter.com/scottsymejr Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/scottsymejr/ FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitte...

J. Elvis Weinstein is a director, writer and comedian.  He started stand-up at 15, became a founding writer and performer on  Mystery Science Theatre 3000 , wrote for  America's Funniest Home Videos , a producer on  Freaks & Geeks  and is a director of his own films  Who Do You Want Me To Be?  and the upcoming  I Need You To Kill .  We talk about all this and more in this inspiring interview on cr...

Physical comedian Joshua Zehner was the final graduate of the Ringing Brother's Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College.  We talk about that but we talk about so much more on this brand new episode of 15 Minutes With.  Other topics include performing shows for his family as a kid, working in Las Vegas, his recent fascination with woodworking and more!  Joshua also has one of the best definition of wh...

Leslee Harman is a mom, a voiceover actor, an incredibly talented improviser and a very good friend.  We sat down and talked about her creative journey from performing in the Nutcracker a skid to studying at The Groundlings in Los Angeles to working in the costume department at Warner Brothers.  A fun conversation with a very funny friend. FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia htt...

Phoebe Bottoms is a comedian I met as a puppeteer through The Jim Henson Company.  We chat about her upbringing with two very creative parents, working on the road as a comedian, her current role running a comedy room in Los Angeles and more. Connect with Phoebe Bottoms: Website -  http://www.phoebebottoms.com Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/PhoebeBottoms Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/phoe...

Darren Carter is a comedian who has appeared The Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central, BET and more.  We sit down and talk about his creative path growing up as a red-headed white kid into rap to running the business side of his stand-up career.  We also play a clip off his brand new album The Party Continues . Connect with Darren Carter: Website -  http://www.darrencarter.com Twitter -  h...

Liz Brown is a writer and comedian who started her creative journey as a published author in the first grade.  In this interview I talk to Liz about how she got to where she is today with stops as a Howard Stern Blogger , a social services worker and stand-up comedian.  We also talk about her fantastic Rejection Project. Connect with Liz Brown: Website -  https://thelizbrownshow.com Twitter -  htt...

John B. deHaas is a musician, songwriter, musical director and one of my very best friends.  It was so fun to sit down with him and talk about his creative career.  From taking piano lessons in the first grade all the way to his current job as a musician with Disney.  This is a fun interview and I'm glad John and I got to talk for this episode. Connect with John B. deHaas: CDBaby.com - http://www....

Barbara Holliday is a comedian and comedy club manager.  In this episode we talk about her creative journey from New York to Oregon to San Diego to Los Angeles.  Along the was she did everything from musicals, stand-up and was a kid's club host on TV knows as Roxy the Fox and now owns a comedy club!  This is a fun interview with someone who has chased down her dreams!  A good listen! Connect with...

This week I talk to photographer and artist T. Chick McClure.  Chick's story is just as compelling as his photographs.  Chick has great views on creativity, self-criticism and photography and we talk about it all.  We also talk about Chick's acting in a role that has mesmerized me to this day.  This is a great interview and I hope you enjoy it. Connect with T. Chick McClure: Website -  http://www....