The Unfiltered Brew Podcast

Inside Cleveland's Film Scene with Mike Wendt and Jack Baun! In this exciting episode, we take you backstage into Cleveland's burgeoning film industry. Joined by two special guests, they discuss their journeys into the world of film, the evolution of Cleveland's movie scene, and the opportunities available for new talent. Mike, known for his work at the Cleveland Film Commission, share...

In this episode, we’re getting real about career pivots, failing exams, walking away from “safe” paths, and the guilt that comes with it all. From crying in class to bartending and building a podcast, this is the unfiltered story of how we let go of expectations to find purpose. If you’re in a season of change or questioning your next move, this one’s for you.

We open up about the emotional weight of recent global events and how it’s resurfaced memories from our own pasts, growing up in war-affected regions and navigating life in a new country. We talk about fear, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.

This episode dives into the ultimate culture clash: Europe’s soft life vs. America’s hustle grind. We’re talking slow mornings, actual lunch breaks, better bread, less Botox, and why no one in Paris wears sweatpants. Plus, what really happened when a Louboutin met a Vegas escalator.

Join us in this episode as we welcome Dajana Gudic. Dajana shares her incredible journey from war-torn Yugoslavia to achieving success in Hollywood. Learn about her challenges, triumphs, and how she stays grounded in the entertainment industry. This inspiring conversation is filled with candid insights and powerful stories of resilience and determination.

What starts with hand sanitizer and Barbie fits turns into real talk on toxic relationships, why we stay too long, and what it takes to finally walk away. We open up about healing, self-worth, and learning to choose yourself even when it’s hard.

We posted up at the beautiful new Fidelity Hotel in downtown Cleveland to talk all things friendship, business, and staying aligned through the chaos.

In this episode, we dive into toxic behavior, gym harassment, and the red flags we often ignore in female friendships. We also reflect on Ramadan, spiritual clarity, and why setting boundaries is the ultimate form of self-love.

In this episode, we break down the flag system in men — red, yellow, green. From no bed frame to cheapness, we’ve seen it all. We’re calling it out, rating it, and laughing through the trauma. Tune in if you’re tired of ignoring the 🚩!

Welcome to the very first episode of Unfiltered Brew ! We’re so excited to finally bring this to life. We talk about how this podcast even came to be, the foundation of our friendship, and of course… a chaotic Miami story that you didn’t know you needed. It’s real, unfiltered, and just the beginning. Grab your coffee and come hang with us !