The Ryan Pyle Podcast

Today's podcast is all about Dr. Dhyana Ziegler. Dhyana, DCJ, Ph. D., is currently President and CEO of Z/Creators, LLC and Professor Emerita of Florida A&M University, U.S.A. She has worked in the field of higher education and technology for more than 35 years as a professor and administrator. Dr. Ziegler is the author of four books, more than 60 scholarly publications and has produced more than...

Today's podcast is all about David Pisarra.  For more than two decades David has been dedicated to helping children and fathers in family court.  He has written five books on various family court issues, including the bestseller,  DAD's Child Custody Action Plan: Insider Secrets to Family Court Success,   and maintains an active digital and social media presence. He has appeared on dozens of podca...

Today's podcast is all about Mary Beth O'Connor. Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. Her story is chronicled in her memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. She's had essays in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and Recovery Today. Mary Beth is a Director for She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks on behalf of these...

Today's podcast is all about Aurelien Simon. He is an Executive Producer specializing in complex international productions blending innovation, technology and entertainment. As the head of the production group Production Clinic, he leads innovative projects in distribution (such as the new streaming platform Newyonder) or production with live shows such as Kagami with Ryuichi Sakamoto. Aurelien wa...

Today's podcast is all about Douglas Johnson. He is the visionary force behind Entertainment Plus Productions, an award-winning global powerhouse that has captivated audiences worldwide. With over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Doug has redefined large-scale productions, shaping unforgettable moments that unfold across the globe every single day. A true innovator, Doug is a one-stop creat...

Today's podcast is all about Sam Kelly. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. He has been obsessed with history since he was very young. Sam is on the autism spectrum. When he's interested in something, he really digs into it. He is incapable of browsing casually, instead he develops an almost physical compulsion to know everything there is to know on a subject. As a result, he spends hours every...

Today's podcast is all about Billy Mandarino. He is a seasoned real estate professional and property manager with nearly two decades of experience as a trusted advisor in the industry. Known for his deep knowledge and intuitive understanding of the Santa Barbara real estate market, Billy has helped countless clients navigate the complexities of buying and selling homes, ensuring that each transact...

Today's podcast is all about Jesse Appell. He is an independent creative, entrepreneur and intercultural comedian based in Beijing who uses comedy to bridge cultural divides between China and the West. Jesse has performed on television, radio, and live on various platforms in China, his intercultural comedic pieces have collected millions of views across various traditional and new media platforms...

Today's is my second podcast with Dale Allen-Rowse, if you want to watch and listen to the first podcast, please go to Podcast #30. Dale is visionary storyteller, spiritual channel, and creative force who writes through a process known as Automatic Writing, a stream of consciousness he has honed as both art and sacred practice. His queer and genre-bending books traverse memoir, metaphysical fictio...

Today's podcast is all about Corey Dissin. He doesn't believe in shortcuts, and he sure as hell doesn't teach them. For nearly 30 years, Corey led high-stakes media projects for some of the biggest names in entertainment: Disney on Ice, The Howard Stern Show, Monster Jam, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He managed over 100,000 projects, delivered results under pressure, and built a reputation on disci...

Today's podcast is all about Kamala Lopez. After a ten-year hiatus to get the Equal Rights Amendment ratified to the U.S. Constitution Kamala Lopez is back in the business with new episodes of Tim Robinson's "I Think You Should Leave, and "Interior Chinatown" filmed this past season. Over her long career, the award-winning bilingual actress has starred in over thirty-five feature films and seventy...

Today's podcast is all about Dr. Dave Montgomery. He is a board-certified cardiologist and the founder of PREventClinic in Atlanta. Known as Dr. Dave, he is a sought-after TV personality and serves as the medical contributor for News Nation, America's source for fact-based, unbiased news. He has also made frequent appearances on CNN, HLN, and various national talk shows.  Dr. Dave hosts The Health...

Today's podcast is all about Ted Guastello. Having over a decade of experience in the adolescent behavioral health space gives Ted a unique perspective to understand the needed clinical foundation and qualities of what it takes to create a successful adolescent mental health program. Ted has a rare ability to harness individual strengths to work collectively creates a culture of trust which leads...

Today's podcast is all about Amanda Golka. Born and raised in Southern California, Amanda Golka has always had a sharp instinct for spotting emerging trends. In 2014 she decided to take her love for editing and filmmaking to YouTube, and thus Swell Entertainment was born. Since the conception of her online presence Amanda has garnered the trust of over half a million followers who take her recomme...

Today's podcast is all about Chris Delhomme. Hailing from New Orleans, a city known best for music, celebration, and community, he found his voice. He draws upon this rich foundation as an executive leader in public relations and communications. Most recently, as a VP of Communications for Paramount Global, Chris headed up the West Coast PR strategy for Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainme...

Today's podcast is all about David Singer. He 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 chamber music performance, a trio, with the iconic violinist Yehudi Menuhin...

Today's podcast is all about Ronnie Marmo. Originally from the East Coast, this Actor, Director and Writer has managed to call both the East and West coasts home during his twenty-five-year career. Ronnie is most recently known for his performance in his one-man show, "I'm Not A Comedian… I'm Lenny Bruce", which he also penned, directed by the talented Joe Mantegna. Marmo has starred in more than...

Today's podcast is all about Kelly Berkompas. She is a passionate advocate for wildfire home preparedness and risk management, playing a key role, as Co-Founder, in expanding awareness and adoption of Brandguard Vents, an industry leader in ember-resistant vent technology. With a background in business development, strategic partnerships, and risk advisory, she is dedicated to educating homeowners...

Today's podcast is all about Marcia Kimpton. Born in the windy city of Chicago, Marcia Kimpton knew from an early age that she was destined to tell stories. As a love for the arts was deeply engrained in her upbringing. Her profound love of movies ignited her fascination for storytelling and its unique ability to affect an audience. She knew she had found her calling, and that somehow, she would b...

Today's podcast is all about RJ Stewart. He is the author of his recently released post-apocalyptic thriller, Crazy Hawk, but he is best known for developing, writing and producing Xena: Warrior Princess (starring Lucy Lawless), once the highest-rated television show in syndication. RJ started out as a teamster for nine years and a fledgling stage actor, until he got his first break, writing for t...

Today's podcast is all about Alretha Thomas. She unfortunately suffered childhood trauma, including physical abuse from a stepfather, molestation from a family associate, and the suffering of second-degree burns at age three at the hands of a neighbor. At age 14 she found her 36-year-old mother dead at their home. Thomas has lived with resilience and faith to handle what comes her way. Alretha Tho...

Today's Podcast is with Chris Carcelle. This is my second podcast with Chris. If you want to learn all about Chris and his back story, please head over to podcast number 35. Today Chris and I just talk shop about the film and television industry. Since getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts Chris has been running full speed into the film industry and has an impressive resume as a Director of Pho...

Today's podcast is all about Aaron Burrows. He spent his formative years in Houston, Texas where in 2009 he graduated from The College of Biblical Studies. At nearly 400 pounds and unhappy with his health and appearance, he turned to running and lost almost 100 pounds his first year and 75 pounds over the next 4 years. While preparing to run a 50-mile ultramarathon in November 2015,  Aaron  was th...

Today's podcast is all about Michael Allison. He is a U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, and now a globally recognized keynote speaker and leadership coach. Michael likes to use his experiences to discuss "The UN-Leadership®" striving to break the mold of traditional leadership, which he believes is the key to unlocking your true potential. To learn more about Michael: htt...

Today's podcast is all about Scott Silverman. He is the founder of Second Chance and works to break the cycle of substance abuse, unemployment, poverty, and homelessness for 25,000 at-risk teens and adults going through the incarceration system. Today, Scott leads the team at Confidential Recovery, an intensive outpatient substance abuse recovery program. It was just Thirty years ago when Scott wa...