STILL...?! The Podcast

Synopsis: An uplifting final episode to Season 2 where Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy talk with guest Kristen van Ginhoven about her journey in working for not-for-profit organizations that benefit women’s causes and why it is so important for women to lift each other up. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Guest: Kristen van Ginhoven Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Threads: @stillthepodcast ⁠@corihundt  ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 2, Episode 6: “Don’t Underestimate the Power of Women Supporting Each Other at Work” from the Harvard Business Review, Written by: Anne Welsh McNulty, September 03, 2018 “Power Of The Pack: Women Who Support Women Are More Successful” from Forbes, Written by: ⁠Shelley Zalis⁠, December 10, 2021 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.

Synopsis: Danielle Joy and Cori Hundt talk about imposter syndrome in female-identifying artists and discover that it is not exactly what they thought it would be. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Guest: None Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Threads: @stillthepodcast ⁠@corihundt  ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 2, Episode 5: “Statistics about women and girls' mental health”, from the Mental Health Foundation UK: “Imposter Phenomenon” from the NIH National Library of Medicine, Written by Martin R. Huecker, Jacob Shreffler, Patrick T. McKeny, and David Davis, July 31, 2023: “Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified” from the Harvard Business Review, Written by: Tara Sophia Mohr, August 25, 2014:  “Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome” from the Harvard Business Review, Written by: Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey, February 11, 2021: Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. You can find the original episode (S1 E6) with Anna Ryder that is mentioned on this episode, “There are STILL Underrepresented Jobs by Female-Identifying Artists” here. In this episode, when we say most people in the arts and entertainment industry do other jobs as well, we are referring more specifically to union actors The "throw like a girl campaign" mentioned is for the product Always Shout out to @canva in this episode! Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Filmmaker, actress, and certified health educator Sakinah Iman chats with Danielle Joy and Cori Hundt about her work, why it is so important for artists to self-promote, and how you have to be your own biggest believer. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Guest: Sakinah Iman Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @sakinahluvs Threads: @stillthepodcast ⁠@corihundt  ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 2, Episode 4: From FemaleInvest.com, “Stefanie Sword-Williams on the Art of Self-Promotion and How to Master It”. Published on March 15, 2024.  Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Trigger Warning: Plays discussed in this episode have themes of sexual assault and drug use. Also, strong language is used. Please note Cori paraphrases the quote, “If you can meet success and failure and treat them both as impostors, then you are a balanced man, my son,” and says she originally heard it from an instructor at UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade), but the quote should be accredited to Rudyard Kipling. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Writer, director, and producer Roku Long joins Danielle Joy and Cori Hundt to talk about her work, why roles for female-identifying artists are still underrepresented in film and TV, and how women’s stories are really just human stories. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Guest: Roku Long Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @roku.long Threads: @stillthepodcast ⁠@corihundt  ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 2 Episode 3: Research from the San Diego State University Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Danielle Joy and Cori Hundt chat with Professor Dr. Chelsea Phillips to discuss the role of caregivers in the arts and entertainment industry— both through a historical lens, as well as the caregiving challenges artists face today. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Guest: Chelsea Phillips Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @chelsealenn Threads: @stillthepodcast ⁠@corihundt  ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to Purchase Dr. Chelsea Phillips Book, “Carrying All Before Her: Celebrity Pregnancy and the London Stage, 1689-1800” Link to Learn About Villanova’s Production of “The Spanish Tragedy” Articles Discussed in Season 2 Episode 2: An article from British Vogue titled, “6 Million Art Lovers Visited Tate Modern In 2019. Karin Hindsbo, Its New Director, Is On A Mission To Get Them Back”. Written by, Olivia Marks and published on January 20, 2024. Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: In this first episode of Season 2, Danielle Joy and Cori Hundt, sit down with the President of BC Voices and Executive Producer of the documentary series StandUP SpeakOUT, Katherine Brewster, about the history of reproductive rights in America and how changes in modern day legislation are affecting those born female in the arts and entertainment industry. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Guest: Katherine Brewster Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @standupspeakoutdocuseries  Threads: @stillthepodcast Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ BC Voices StandUp SpeakOUT Articles Discussed in Season 2 Episode 1: Actors Equity Association, May 3, 2022, “Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights, Says Actors’ Equity Association” SAG-AFTRA, March 1, 2023, “SAG-AFTRA’s Open Letter in Support of Reproductive Rights" Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: On this long promised bonus episode, Danielle Joy and Cori Hundt discuss what AI means for the arts and entertainment industry- the pros, cons, & everything in between. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Threads: @stillthepodcast Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 2 Bonus Episode C: Google- “Artificial intelligence (AI) vs. machine learning (ML)” Financial Times- “What is artificial intelligence and how does it work?” By: Cristina Criddle, July 20, 2023 The Hollywood Reporter- “Artists Lose First Round of Copyright Infringement Case Against AI Art Generators” By: Winston Cho, October 20, 2023 Tech Target- “AI lawsuits explained: Who's getting sued?” By: Ben Lutkevich, January 2, 2024 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: On this second ever bonus episode, Danielle and Cori discuss the suspension of the historic 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and what the new contract looks like. We dive into the gains, the losses, questions that remain, and encourage everyone to vote by the December 5th deadline.  Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Threads: @stillthepodcast Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 2 Bonus Episode B: 2023 SAG-AFTRA & AMPTP Draft Contract Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Glossary of terms used in this episode: SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), WGA (Writers Guild of America), AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) SAG-AFTRA IG: @sagaftra WGA IG: @wgaeast @wgawest We want to thank Fran Dresher, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the other strike negotiators, strike captains, SAG-AFTRA union members, and our sister unions for all of their hard work and support during the strike If you are a SAG-AFTRA union member please vote by December 5, 2023! Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.

Synopsis: Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy are joined by Professor Dr. Bess Rowen to discuss what academia is still like for female-identifying artists. We discuss how she went down this career path, what questions theatre theory can help answer, and what her experience has been as a female academic. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Guest: Bess Rowen Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Editor: Rafe Terrizzi Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @simplythebess @linesbetweenthelines X: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ @linesbtwnlines Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to “Spill” Article Discussed in Season 1 Episode 8: “Stanford research reveals a hidden obstacle for women in academia” By: Edmund L Andrews December 16, 2021 Stanford News Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Please note guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect that of Via Brooklyn and "Still...?!” The Podcast. This episode of “Still…?!” The Podcast, “What Academia is STILL Like for Female-Identifying Academics,” was recorded on August 6, 2023, after the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023 went into effect, and therefore the recording was created to be in line with strike rules regarding promotion of work. You can find more information on the SAG-AFTRA strike here. You can donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers affected by the ongoing strikes here. You can purchase Dr. Bess Rowen’s book here. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy are joined by actors Kathleen Choe & Jessica Giannone to discuss their very cool side hustles, why side hustles are important as an artist, and how they can help enhance the art you create.  Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Guests: Kathleen Choe & Jessica Giannone Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Editor: Rafe Terrizzi Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @katchoe @jessicalgiannone X: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to “Spill” Articles Discussed in Season 1 Episode 7: New York Times Travis Diehl March 8, 2023 “Why Is a Day Job Seen as the Mark of an Artist’s Failure?” Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Please note guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect that of Via Brooklyn and "Still...?!” The Podcast. This episode of “Still…?!” The Podcast, “Cool Side Hustles are Still Important,” was recorded on July 15, 2023, after the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023 went into effect, and therefore some edits to the original recording were made in order to be in line with strike rules regarding promotion of work. You can find more information on the SAG-AFTRA strike here. You can donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help workers affected by the ongoing strikes here. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.

Synopsis: Danielle and Cori are joined by fight choreographer Kaitlyn Farley, playwright Julia Izumi, and director Anna Ryder to discuss their chosen professions in the arts and entertainment industry which are historically underrepresented by female-identifying artists.  Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Guests: Kaitlyn Farley, Julia Izumi, and Anna Ryder Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Editor: Rafe Terrizzi Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @kaitlynalexisfarley @jujuizu X: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ @kat_farley @jujuizu @anna_ryder Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to “Spill” Articles Discussed in Season 1 Episode 6: Looking at Hiring Biases By The Numbers EquityNews Data Compiled By Russell Lehrer, Graphics by Nick DeSantis, Special thanks to Doug Beebe, Tom Kaub and Sherry Xu Spring 2017  New AAPAC Report Shows Nearly 90 Percent of Playwrights From 2016–2017 Season White and Mostly Male  Playbill By Olivia Clement March 05, 2019 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. This episode of “Still…?!” The Podcast, “There are STILL Underrepresented Jobs by Female-Identifying Artists,” was recorded on May 7, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023 went into effect. Please note guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect that of Via Brooklyn and "Still...?!” The Podcast. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Danielle and Cori are joined by actor and independent filmmaker, Shannon Harris, as they chat about why it is important to create your own work as a female-identifying artist, as well as the successes and challenges that come along with producing. They also get to learn all about Shannon’s process for creating her two independent short films, “THREE birds” and “grist”. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Guest: Shannon Harris Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Editor: Rafe Terrizzi Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @shannon_harrisig @tricoastalprod X: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ @S_Harris_2017  @tricoastalprod Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to “Spill” Articles Discussed in Season 1 Episode 5: “Gamer, actor Tasi Alabastro helps theaters use Twitch to adapt to coronavirus era and beyond” By: Lily Janiak May 6, 2020 Updated: May 7, 2020 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. This episode of “Still…?!” The Podcast, “It's STILL Important to Create Your Own Work,” was recorded on June 3, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023 went into effect. Please note guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect that of Via Brooklyn and "Still...?!” The Podcast. Shannon wanted it to be known that she misspoke about the originally scheduled run of Her Portmanteau. The original run was scheduled for February 2022; but the production was postponed to fall 2022 due to COVID. Twitch is an interactive livestreaming service for content spanning gaming, entertainment, sports, music, and more.  Intersectionality is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw that she describes as, “It’s basically a lens, a prism, for seeing the way in which various forms of inequality often operate together and exacerbate each other.”  A few different people are credited with the original quote of "plan your work, and work your plan" including British PM Margaret Thatcher, NFL Coach Mark Levy, and American Author Napoleon Hill to name a few. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Danielle and Cori dive into the varied, and at times complex, reasons for the continual gender pay gap in the arts and entertainment industry for female-identifying artists. Including how aspects of the industry such as unions, contracts, writing, and casting play a role in this divide.  Hosts & Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy   Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to “Spill” Articles Discussed in Season 1 Episode 4: Jennifer Lawrence slams Hollywood’s gender pay gap: ‘It doesn’t matter how much I do’ CNBC.com September 7, 2022 Morgan Smith These are Hollywood’s 25 top paid actors of 2022 and 2023 En.as.com April 10, 2023 David Arroyo Tom Cruise raked in $100 million for 'Top Gun: Maverick,' making him the highest-paid actor this year. Here are the other top earners in Hollywood. Insider.com July 23, 2023 Jason Guerrasio  It’s Equal Pay Day. The gender pay gap has hardly budged in 20 years. What gives? Ktoo.com March 14, 2023 Stacey Vanek Smith Hollywood’s million dollar gender pay gap – revealed Hud.ac.uk 2019 Caregiver Statistics: A Data Portrait of Family Caregiving in 2023 APlaceForMom.com Claire Samuels June 15, 2023 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. This episode of “Still…?!” The Podcast, “The Gender Pay Gap is Still an Issue,” was recorded on May 27, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023 went into effect SAG-AFTRA is mentioned in this episode, it stands for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists AEA is mentioned in this episode, it stands for the Actors Equity Association AGMA is mentioned in this episode, it stands for the American Guild of Musical Artists AGVA is mentioned in this episode, it stands for the American Guild of Variety Artists GIAA is mentioned in this episode, it stands for Guild of Italian American-Actors Please note these unions listed above all are sister unions. This means if you've been a member in good standing of SAG-AFTRA, AGMA, AGVA, or GIAA for at least one year and have worked for at least one day under that union's jurisdiction as a principal (or three days as a background artist), you are eligible to join AEA The WGA mentioned in this episode stands for the Writers Guild of America, which is not a sister union to the ones listed above ACTRA mentioned in this episode stands for the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists Background actors on the latest SAG-AFTRA contract made $187/per day on a theatrical contract, not including any overtime. Non-union actors would make less than this as a standard rate Please also note that Tom Cruise does most of his own stunts, but not all of them. This was accidentally mentioned incorrectly For the “Spill…?!” section, in the “New York Times” article titled, "June Theater Jobs Skew White and Male, Study Finds”, the data was from 2013-2015, not 2017 as was accidentally mentioned incorrectly According to the NACE, “the term “equity” refers to fairness and justice and is distinguished from equality: Whereas equality means providing the same to all, equity means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances.” Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Danielle and Cori are joined by guest, Cassandra Bodzak, an actor, author, and mindfulness speaker, to break down how body image still plays such a big role in the arts and entertainment industry for female identifying artists. They chat about how body image was discussed during their training days,  how things are slowly starting to change over time, as well as regale their own personal experiences. They finish off by discussing ways actors can empower themselves to make sure they are going out for roles they would like to see themselves as, not just what the industry dictates to them.  Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Guest: Cassandra Bodzak Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Editor: Rafe Terrizzi Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @cassandrabodzak Twitter: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ @cassandrabodzak Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Link to “Spill” Article Discussed in Season 1 Episode 3: “NYC on Track to Ban Height and Weight Discrimination, What Does It Mean for Broadway?”  Playbill  By: Meg Masseron  May 12, 2023 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Please note guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect that of Via Brooklyn and "Still...?!” The Podcast. This episode of “Still…?!” The Podcast, “Still Dealing with Body Image,” was recorded on June 10, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023 went into effect. You can purchase Cassandra’s book, “Eat With Intention” here. You can get access to Cassandra’s free masterclass “How to Divinely Design Your Life” here. You can find Cassandra’s free meditation mentioned in this week’s episode, “Meditation for Connecting to Your Earth Suit (Body’s Wisdom)” here. SAG-AFTRA is mentioned in this episode, it stands for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. As promised on the episode, here is an example of a real casting call that has gone out for female-identifying artists and ended up in Cori’s inbox, “SAG-AFTRA, SAG scale plus ten, nude female body double. 20’s-40’s. Very fit and petite body type. Must have C-cups breasts & firmly shaped behind. Absolutely no tattoos. Must be the following measurements: height 5’1” – 5’3” ONLY, weight 110lbs, bra size 34C, size small, zero to two, jeans twenty-five or twenty-six. You must be comfortable with nudity, and portraying the performance of intimate type actions with a cast member. Male counterpart could be nude or could have bed sheets or other covering on- please be advised female could be covered but will probably not. Locals only, no travel, no per diem, no housing, local to DC and Baltimore.” Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis: Danielle and Cori are joined by guest Katy Ellis, an actor, singer, and violinist, to dissect the ways in which ageism is still an entrenched problem in the arts and entertainment industries, as well as why it is so closely linked to body image issues. (There may also be a recap of all eight seasons of The Golden Girls - including The Golden Palace - that made it on this episode, but Danielle swears it's integrally related.) Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Guest: Katy Ellis Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Editor: Rafe Terrizzi Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ @katyellis_97 Twitter: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Links to “Spill” Articles Discussed in Season 1 Episode 2: British actors speak out against “entrenched ageism” in film industry AVclub.com  By: Sam Barsanti  May 29, 2023 Emma Watson challenges stereotypes by embracing aging with a positive attitude on her 33rd birthday Upworthy.com By: Vani Khokar April 19, 2023 Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. In this episode, we refer to Queen Elizabeth II as a fan of Golden Girls, however it's actually the Queen Mother who was a huge fan. Her name is Queen Elizabeth as well. Also, some articles say that the Queen Mother flew the actors out for the performance, and other articles say that Queen Elizabeth II herself flew them out because her mother was so enamored. Regardless, the Golden Girls did in fact perform for the British royalty. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.

Synopsis: On this bonus episode, Danielle and Cori discuss the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes— why actors and writers are striking, who the major players are, and the history of strikes in the industry. Join us for this special episode to gain insight on the historic labor movements happening in the arts and entertainment industries in the US. Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy     Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. Where to find us: Instagram: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stillthepodcast⁠ ⁠@corihundt ⁠ ⁠@daniellespell⁠ Website: ⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠ Articles Discussed in Season 1.5 Bonus Episode: "Hollywood’s historic double strike, explained"⁠ "SAG-AFTRA strike updates: Everything we know about the actors' strike and what happens next" Notes on this Episode: In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve. Glossary of terms used in this episode: SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), WGA (Writers Guild of America), AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers), AEA (Actors Equity Association), AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists), AFM (American Federation of musicians) In this episode, we say the WGA has about 14,000 members. We would like to correct that number to reflect the more accurate count of about 11,500 members.  SAG-AFTRA IG: @sagaftra WGA IG: @wgaeast @wgawest SAG-AFTRA Twitter: @sagaftra WGA Twitter: @wgaeast @wgawest For the latest information on the strike, please go to: www.sagaftrastrike.org which SAG-AFTRA has set up to answer your questions.  Additionally, if you would like to support out of work actors and writers you can donate to SAG-AFTRA’s Emergency Financial Assistance and Disaster Relief Fund on its website or WGA’s Good and Welfare Emergency Assistance Loans for its writers. Meanwhile, the Entertainment Community Fund is also helping to assist those on strike. Thank you for listening! Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive behind the scenes content and to support future episodes. For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out the ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis:In this book review episode of“STILL…?!” The Podcast, Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy discuss Britney Spears’ Memoir The Woman in Me that regales her childhood, rise to fame, struggles, and where she is now with her journey in womanhood and motherhood.Content warnings: physical, emotional, and substance abuse, pregnancy complications, mental health and depressionHosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy    Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co.Where to find us:Instagram:⁠@stillthepodcast⁠⁠@corihundt ⁠⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Threads:@stillthepodcast⁠@corihundt ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Website:⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠Notes on this Episode:In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve.Content warnings: physical, emotional, and substance abuse, pregnancy complications, mental health and depressionIf you or someone you love are experiencing an abusive relationship please call the US National Domestic Violence Hotline at: 1-800-799-7233All opinions discussed in this podcast are of Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy individually, not that of Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. or “STILL…?!” The PodcastPlease note there may be spoilers if you are listening to our episode before reading the book!Thank you for listening!Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive content and to support future episodes.For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out our audio drama ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms. 

Synopsis:In this book review episode of “STILL…?!” The Podcast, Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy talk about Pretty Boys are Poisonous, a poetry collection written by Megan Fox and illustrated by Audrey Kowasaki, which explores the treatment of women, relationships, and motherhood.Content warnings: abuse, addiction, pregnancy complications, and strong languageHosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy    Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co.Where to find us:Instagram:⁠@stillthepodcast⁠⁠@corihundt ⁠⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Threads:@stillthepodcast⁠@corihundt ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Website:⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠Notes on this Episode:In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve.If you or someone you love are experiencing an abusive relationship please call the US National Domestic Violence Hotline at: 1-800-799-7233Content warnings: abuse, addiction, pregnancy complications, and strong languageAll opinions discussed in this podcast are of Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy individually, not that of Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. or “STILL…?!” The PodcastPlease note there may be spoilers if you are listening to our episode before reading the book!Thank you for listening!Please consider subscribing to ⁠Via Brooklyn’s Patreon⁠ for exclusive content and to support future episodes.For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out our audio drama ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.

Synopsis:In this film review episode of “STILL…?!” The Podcast, Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy discuss the film Joy which tells the true story of the world's first  in vitro fertilisation baby Louise Brown, made possible by the work of nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy, scientist Dr Robert Edwards, surgeon Patrick Steptoe and the many pioneering women who volunteered to further science for the future of infertility treatment. Directed by Ben Taylor, written by Jack Thorne, and co-created by Jack Thorne and Rachel Mason.Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy    Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co.Where to find us:Instagram:⁠@stillthepodcast⁠⁠@corihundt ⁠⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Threads:@stillthepodcast⁠@corihundt ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Website:⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠Notes on this Episode:In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve.Content warnings: reproductive illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy complicationsPlease note that when statistics of IVF are discussed, they are referring to “per embryo transferred” which measures the success based on the number of embryos transferred, instead of the number of cycles or egg retrievalsAll opinions discussed in this podcast are of Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy individually, not that of Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. or “STILL…?!” The PodcastPlease note there may be spoilers if you are listening to our episode before watching the film!Thank you for listening!For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out our audio drama ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.

Synopsis:In this film review episode of“STILL…?!” The Podcast, Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy discuss, “It Ends With Us” which follows florist Lily Bloom, whose troubled relationship with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid is complicated when her ex-boyfriend Atlas Corrigan unexpectedly comes back into her life. This film is written by Christy Hall based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, and directed by Justin Baldoni.Hosts: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy Producers: Cori Hundt & Danielle Joy    Original Music: Rafe Terrizzi Production Company: Via Brooklyn Theatre Co.Where to find us:Instagram:⁠@stillthepodcast⁠⁠@corihundt ⁠⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Threads:@stillthepodcast⁠@corihundt ⁠@pictureit_sicily⁠Website:⁠"STILL...?!" The Podcast⁠Notes on this Episode:In this podcast we use the term “female-identifying”, however, sometimes we do just say the word “women”, by which we mean it inclusively as anyone who identifies as female. We will continue to do our best throughout this podcast series to use the proper terminology and educate ourselves as preferred syntax continues to evolve.Content warnings: domestic abuse, gun violence, and family traumaAll opinions discussed in this podcast are of Cori Hundt and Danielle Joy individually, not that of Via Brooklyn Theatre Co. or “STILL…?!” The PodcastPlease note the information discussing ongoing lawsuits associated with this film are based on the most up-to-date information available as of the release date of this episode, but we realize that court cases are fluid and may continue to change based on new information that comes to light over time.Please also note there may be spoilers if you are listening to our episode before watching the film!Thank you for listening!For more digital content from Via Brooklyn, be sure to check out our audio drama ⁠Iron Anthology⁠ on major podcasting platforms.