The Ryan Pyle Podcast

Today's podcast is all about Fredrick Cook. He was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, and raised across Atlanta, growing up in deeply racially mixed communities that shaped how he sees people and perspective. He came of age with undiagnosed autism and depression. At 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving nearly six years in Military Intelligence. After the military, he began his civilian career in...

Today is my second podcast with David Singer. If you want David's full background please go to Podcast #139. David has had an exceptional musical career playing for decades on world-class stages, but his life's story is one of humble roots, grit and determination, and at one time, he had three jobs to provide for his family. David Singer has performed many times in Carnegie Hall including a chambe...

Today's podcast is all about Davon Patterson. He is a powerful example of transformation, resilience, and the human capacity for change. After being sentenced to 38 years in prison, Da'Von's life took an unexpected and defining turn while incarcerated at the California Institute for Men. Through Canine Support Teams' Prison Pup Program , he became involved in the training of service dogs—an experi...

Today's podcast is all about Henry Jenkins. He is the author or editor of 25 books on popular culture, including "Textual Poachers: Television Fans" and "Participatory Culture, Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide", "By Any Media Necessary: The New Youth Activism" and the "Frames of Fandom" book series. He is the Provost's Professor of Communication, Journalism, Cinematic Arts, Edu...

Today's podcast is all about John Franklin. He is a fitness trainer who coaches personalized strength and conditioning sessions at Dogpound Gym in West Hollywood, California. A recent reconnection with running lead John to the goal of completing the Los Angeles Marathon in early 2025. Learning from the mistakes and missteps made during his training for his first marathon, John geared up for a seco...

Today's podcast is all about Samuel Kronick. He is born and raised in Beijing, China and has focused his role has an entrepreneur and investor focused on early-stage FinTech and Digital Assets. Samuel got involved early in this field with his the United States with his work at Greycroft, a venture capital firm, before transitioning to angel investing himself where he backed successful companies an...

Today's podcast is all about Laila Aitken Ali. In her own words: "My story began with a ten-year divorce that unraveled everything: my identity, my confidence, my sense of safety. I was pregnant, heartbroken, and standing in the rubble of a life that no longer made sense. I knew how to function, to plan, organize, hold it together, but I didn't know how to feel safe in my own body again. Every tex...

Today's podcast is all about Charlotte Jackson. A former Actress and Singer, Charlotte has become a power player behind the scenes in the luxury fashion world.  She's also a regular staple at Paris Fashion Week, and a familiar face in the tight knit circles for the likes of McQueen, Stella McCartney, and many others. As one who challenges outdated industry standards, she is an advocate for inclusi...

Today's podcast is all about Keri Lee. Having spent her formative years pivoting between life with her Mormon single mom in Utah and her world-traveling, hard-partying dad in California, Keri Lee developed a passion for the wildly diverse people and worldviews that fuel her writing to this day. As a screenwriter, she writes provocative, character-driven genre comedies that explore everything from...

Today's podcast is all about Corey Renfree. He is an American actor who was raised on a cattle ranch in the small, rural town of Dillon, Montana. He began acting at a young age in theater productions run by the Missoula Children's Theater. In high school, Corey was a founding member and frontman/guitarist of the rock band Climax Community. Corey's education included attendance at Montana State Uni...

To learn more about Ryan Pyle and his adventure television shows, please check his episodes, behind the scenes content and much more on his Patreon: www.patreon.com/ryanpyle. Today's podcast is all about Dr. Laila Nayab-Murshidi. She is a leading chiropractor and wellness expert based in Orange County, California. As the Founder and CEO of Vitality Motion Center, her mission is to help people rega...

Today's podcast features Marissa Chanel Hampton, a dynamic actress making her mark across film and television. She stars as "Gail" in the upcoming family drama romance series  It's Not Like That , opposite Scott Foley (premiering January 25th on Amazon Prime and Wonder Project), continuing to captivate audiences with her range and presence on screen. She's also a prolific audiobook narrator with m...

Today's podcast is all about Rachel Dares. She is the founder of Rachel Dares PR, an award-winning boutique agency recognized for delivering meaningful visibility and measurable results. With two decades of experience in public relations, media, journalism, marketing, events, and sponsorships, Rachel is known for her strategic approach and hands-on dedication to every project. She has led major pu...

Today's podcast is all about Aleks Paunovic. He currently stars in Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians which premiers on December 10th 2025, but that is not his whole story. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to a Croatian mother and Serbian father. The result of this remarkable blend of bloodlines is the 6'5" ruggedly handsome actor appearing on screens around the world at a rapidly escala...

Today's podcast is all about Dilara Foscht. She is an internationally working multi-hyphenate actress, dancer, and filmmaker. Dilara was born and raised, one out of five kids, in Austria, Europe. Her ancestry, however, leads back to Italy and Slovenia and Dilara spent parts of her life living in Germany as well. As an actress, Dilara started her creative journey with dancing, competing successfull...

Today's podcast is all about Dr. Sherry McAllister who stands at the forefront of the modern health and whole-being movement. As a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic for over two decades and the dynamic President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, she has tirelessly advocated for drug-free, evidence-based approaches to health.  Dr. McAllister is the engaging host of the Adjusted Reality p...

Today's podcast is all about Ryan M. Luévano. Ryan is a Latinx award-winning playwright, screenwriter, talent manager, and theatre critic in Los Angeles. Recently, Ryan's musical "57 Bus" was selected for the Latine Musical Theatre Lab's Table Reading Series 2023, where he collaborated closely with dramaturg Amauta M. Firmino (SLAVE PLAY). In 2021, he was awarded the prestigious Artists-in-Residen...

Today's podcast is all about Peter Crosby. Peter's photojournalism, video adventures, and radio reporting have been broadcast on National Geographic TV, NPR's Radio Expeditions, and Christian Science Monitor Radio, as well as published in Asian Wall Street Journal, Asia Week, Los Angeles Times, Intersect, Tokyo Journal, National Geographic Traveler, and the in-flight magazines of ANA, Cathay Pacif...

Today's podcast is all about Paul Kitson. He is a London-trained actor turned writer, creator, and producer. He originated the lead role of  Johnny Castle  in the record-breaking West End premiere of  Dirty Dancing.  He began producing at London's Savoy Club, curating a late-night supper show that revived the  Goodfellas  Copacabana energy, momentum that led to directing BBC's  Strictly Come Danci...

Today's podcast is all about  Darci Fistanic. She is one of the foremost experts in EMS (Electronic Muscle Stimulation) training in the United States and firmly believes it represents the future of overall health and fitness due to its numerous applications and benefits. She exclusively uses Wiemspro products in her practice as the head EMS coach at the ALO wellness club. Her passion for fitness s...

Today's podcast is all about  Frank Isaac. Frank is a seasoned film executive and producer whose career spans more than four decades, helping filmmakers bring bold visions to life—on time and on budget. He currently serves as SVP of Production at Film Finances, the preeminent completion bond company in the entertainment industry. In this role, Frank plays a pivotal part in shepherding film and tel...

Today's podcast is all about Bianca Foscht. Bianca is an Austrian actress and filmmaker was born in Graz, Austria. Starting out with filming little movies in her backyard with her father's video camera, lovingly forcing her siblings and neighbors to star in her movie. In her last year of high school Bianca was spotted by a theatre director and was offered a leading role in a modern theatre product...

Today's podcast is all about Cher Olivos. Cher is the owner of BeBalanced LA and a passionate advocate for women's hormone health. With nearly two decades in the medical field, her own health crisis led her to discover the transformative power of natural hormone balancing. Today, she helps women overcome fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and more through holistic, non-medical solutions. Her mission...

Today's podcast is all about Lee Papa. Lee is an author, international speaker, mindfulness expert, and corporate wellness strategist whose life was forever changed by the ultimate adventure — an unexpected journey to the Light during a profound near-death experience in 2008. That moment opened a doorway to deep spiritual awakening and set Lee on a path of exploring the unknown within. From a terr...

Today's podcast is all about Jared Williams. Jared is a native Californian and regarded by his clients as the highest selling natural products brand ambassador in the world. Jared lives and breathes the world of Functional Non-Alcoholic Beverages, an industry doubling in size in the next year and growing at a rate of 33% a year. As a world traveler, self-proclaimed herb nerd, and business owner he...