The Tiberius Show

Welcome  to The Tiberius Show! Today’s guest is professional multimedia artist, educator, and content creator Michael “Philly Art Dad” Weaver. Michael uses paint, embroidery, creativity, humor, and a whole lot of passion to teach people about art and the business behind it. In this episode, he shares his journey from elementary school art class to becoming a full-time artist, how he mixes acrylic...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius Boy sits down with award-winning marketing professional Laura Barbante to explore the fun and surprising world of marketing!  Laura works for the Victorian Government in Australia and has also worked with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. She shares how ads are made, what it’s like to work with huge creative teams, and how marketing can change the...

Today’s episode is extra sweet! Tiberius talks with Haley Martin, a cat the Hard Rock Hotel and the owner of Azucar Desserts. Haley shares how she went from baking with her mom to creating wild dessert flavors like jalapeño strawberry cookies, ube pretzel chocolate chip, bourbon cakes, and even giant 40-layer cakes! She explains how much science goes into baking, how she creates new desserts, what...

What does it take to save lives every day? Today, Tiberius talks with Tim Taylor, a retired lab professional turned Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), about what life is really like behind the sirens. From helping patients in crisis to building wheelchair ramps for those in need, Tim’s story shows what it means to serve others with heart, skill, and humility. What You’ll Learn: •    What EMT real...

Today’s guest is Jeff Klein — a speaker, author, coach, trainer, and founder of SpeakerCoop.com! Jeff has spoken over 1,000 times, helped thousands of speakers grow, and even worked in the movie industry. In this fun and inspiring episode, Jeff teaches Tiberius how to speak with confidence, how to make a great elevator pitch, and why breathing is the #1 secret every speaker should know. Jeff also...

Screenwriter, producer, and musician Michael Box (Echo Eterna) joins Tiberius to talk indie filmmaking—from writing dystopian, neo-noir, and horror stories to producing on a budget and building creative teams. Michael shares the origin of his new project “Speak Easy” (a music-driven dystopia where self-expression is illegal), how ADHD fuels his creativity, and why leadership and collaboration matt...

Ever wonder what it’s like to mix magic, mystery, and the mind? In this fun and fascinating episode, Tiberius sits down with Daniel Rumanos, a real-life stage magician, sci-fi author, and talent agent who proves that imagination and reality aren’t so far apart. From performing mind-bending tricks to writing intergalactic detective stories, Daniel shares how creativity connects everything he does —...

Ever wonder how game characters move? Today, Tiberius talks with Jasmeldy Diaz, a 3D rigger and animator who brings digital characters to life. She explains what rigging is (making the “skeleton” inside a 3D model), the tools she uses, and how patience and practice make all the difference. We also chat about video games, books, and how to get started in 3D. What you’ll learn: •    What 3D rigging...

This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with Damien — supervisor in a hospital authorization department, former restaurant worker, food truck guy, physical therapy assistant, and current podcaster. (Yes… all of that. We checked. He’s real.) We talk about:     What “authorizations” even means in a hospital (spoiler: without it, you can’t get care).     Why health insurance makes everything harder than...

In this episode, Tiberius talks with entrepreneur, media coach, speaker, and podcast host Deborah Drummond. Deb tells the story of starting 7 companies, launching a women’s media channel, going on a world book tour, and helping people share their voice on stage and on podcasts. She explains how she went from music to health and wellness, why she believes in “showing up,” and what it really takes t...

 Tiberius Boy sits down with Deirdre Irwin to unpack where our tap water really comes from (the Floridan Aquifer), how springs like Wekiwa connect to it, and why over-pumping + over-watering lawns puts our waterways at risk. In this episode: •    What “water conservation” actually means (it’s really just not wasting!) •    The Floridan Aquifer explained — limestone, recharge, and why it’s “constra...

This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Ryan Estrada — artist, writer, world traveler, and accidental lion-dodger — to talk about creativity, courage, and the adventures that come with following your passion.  In this episode: •    What it’s really like to work on Garfield and Star Trek •    How a six-year-old landed his first professional comic gig •    The wild stories behind Banned B...

Today’s guest is literally out of this world. 🚀  Astronomer John Hill (Astronomer Emeritus, University of Arizona) helped build the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT)—two 8.4-meter mirrors on a 600-ton mount—and co-founded the Mirror Lab that makes those massive, lightweight honeycomb mirrors. We talk about: •    What astronomers actually do now (hint: no eyepiece—screens & spectra!) •    How th...

How reliable is Wikipedia, really? Today Tiberius sits down with Lane Rasberry, a professional Wikimedian-in-Residence at the University of Virginia, to unpack how articles are written, fact-checked, and kept up to date across 300+ languages. Lane shares why he started (yep, as a mischievous student!), how conflicts between editors get resolved, and what makes Wikipedia different from old-school p...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, theater director, producer, and founder of the Reveller’s Hour Theatre Company, Halie Smith, shares how she turned a childhood love of musicals into a career bringing stories to life on stage. She explains why she chose the nonprofit route, the real challenges of funding and sponsorships, and what makes theater such a rewarding (and sometimes unpredictable) pa...

This episode of The Tiberius Show spotlights a true maker-at-heart: puppeteer, comic artist, writer, and storyteller Kevin L. Williams, creator of Muley the Mule. We go from first sketches inspired by Peanuts to building live-hand puppets, auditioning for the Jim Henson Company and Disney, and surviving on-stage hiccups with quick thinking and teamwork. Muley drops by to share the show’s core mess...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, filmmaker and studio owner Josh Mason breaks down how he turns video games and pop culture into fan films, why he skipped film school, and how he actually makes a living doing this stuff. We dig into resourceful producing, rain-soaked shoots that turned out better than planned, and the business side that keeps the cameras rolling. What you’ll hear ·         Or...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, we explore the world of insurance with the energetic and witty Tracy Milner, Insurance Broker, Business Owner, and former restaurant professional. From dishwashing at age 12 to running his own insurance company, Tracy brings a mix of humor, honesty, and real-world lessons as he shares: • What makes a broker different from an agent—and why that matters • Why in...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Martheus Wade—graphic novel artist, teacher, and creator of the Jetta series and Shinobi Ninja Princess. Discover how Martheus’ passion for drawing began before he could even speak, how he turned his love of comics and martial arts into a career, and the challenges (and rewards!) of creating original stories in a world o...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Sara A. Freites—cosplayer, model, author, and all-around creative powerhouse. Discover how Sara’s love for cosplay began with a simple Google search, how she transformed her passion into a business, and the challenges (and joys!) of bringing characters like Lara Croft to life. She opens up about costume fails, crafting p...

In this episode, we welcome Dylan Scott – cosplayer, machine mechanic, and actor – for a conversation that jumps from creative passion to career lessons and personal growth. Dylan shares how his acting journey began in high school with a YouTube skit called Nerd Rage , what it’s like balancing cosplay with his career in mechanics, and the one skill he believes every teen should learn before adulth...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, we dive into the behind-the-scenes world of arts administration with the incredible Vicki Landon, Arts & Cultural Affairs Administrator for Orange County, Florida. From the wild and uncensored spirit of the Orlando Fringe Festival to the detailed spreadsheets and public funding that support the arts, Vicki shares: •    What makes the Fringe Festival unlike...

What’s it really like to be a professional hunter, travel the world for game, and turn animals into stunning taxidermy mounts? Kimberly Darling, professional hunter, Army veteran, TV personality, and taxidermist, joins Tiberius to share her amazing (and sometimes scary) adventures in the wild. What you’ll discover in this episode: •    How Kimberly Started Hunting at Age Four – And the life lesson...

Can hypnosis help you unlock past lives, break bad habits, and achieve your goals? Professional hypnotist Diane Ross joins Tiberius to reveal the science, secrets, and surprising truths behind hypnosis. From exploring your higher self to healing old traumas, Diane explains how hypnosis can change your life in ways you never imagined. What you’ll discover in this episode: •    Hypnosis Demystified...

In this fun and eye-opening episode of The Tiberius Show, your host Tiberius Boy dives deep into the fascinating world of American Sign Language with special guest Alexa Triska, a professional ASL interpreter and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Alexa shares what it's like to grow up with deaf parents, how she became fluent in three languages, and why she chose to pursue a career in interpretati...