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Original airdate: Aug. 22, 2022. TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Marcus film actress and singer Katana Malone about J.R. Poli's drama film starring Owen Miller, "The Big Show" Paul Wight, and herself! Plus: We chat about Katana's acting journey, singing, being a mother, getting to know the gentle giant Paul Wight of AEW / WWE fame, and how she overcame her own mental health struggles. ✅Watch MARCUS Film on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3zkrU0j ✅Follow Katana Malone: https://www.instagram.com/katanamalone/ ✅Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming?sub_confirmation=1   Marcus is available now on Blu-Ray, and video on demand platforms! Katana Malone Interview Time Stamps: 00:00 Meet actress/singer/producer/writer/teacher/mother Katana Malone 01:32 Katana Malone on Marcus film directed by JR Poli 03:11 Katana Malone on singing professionally for first time 04:55 Katana Malone on preparing for role of Gaby Thompson 05:54 Katana Malone on mental health, Marcus hitting close to home 07:10 Katana Malone on acting career 09:41 Katana Malone on representation in film/TV 11:04 Katana Malone random facts 11:32 Katana Malone on video games, Mortal Kombat 12:16 Katana Malone on favorite actors, movies 13:23 Katana Malone on Paul Wight 14:41 Katana Malone on Marcus cast, overcoming depression 16:14 Katana Malone on director JR Poli 16:51 Most awkward moment filming Marcus 18:05 Katana Malone's advice for success 19:12 Why YOU should watch Marcus, Follow Katana Malone online

The Sports Courier revisits Fred Richani's TSC News Podcast interview with WWE Hall of Famer Adam "Edge" Copeland from Nov. 1, 2013! Adam discusses his first pro wrestling retirement from WWE in 2011, getting into acting, joining the cast of SyFy's series "Haven", and what would be next for the legendary Rated R Superstar! Years later, "Edge" would to return to wrestling in 2020 for WWE and is now a star for AEW under his real name Adam Copeland.  Celebrate 15 years of TSC News by subscribing to our YouTube channels! https://www.youtube.com/thesportscourier https://www.youtube.com/tscgaming Thank you for all your support!

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Dr. Layal Issa MD about her fantastic work with nonprofit organization Karma-Lebanon, which helps children suffering from cancer, thalassemia, and chronic illnesses, especially in these trying times of war. Donate today to support their cause: https://karma-leb.org/?product=donate-to-karma-lebanon Note: This interview was filmed prior to the recent attacks on Lebanon. Follow Karma Lebanon online: https://www.instagram.com/karma.lb/ https://www.facebook.com/karmaleb   Karma Lebanon Interview Time Stamps: 00:00 Introducing Dr. Layal Issa of Karma Lebanon charity 00:39 Dr. Layal Issa on Karma Lebanon fundraising campaigns 02:21 Dr. Layal Issa on joining Karma Lebanon, Mariam Younes 03:26 Karma-Lebanon origin story with Mariam Younes 04:24 Dr. Issa explains Thalassemia, treating Lebanese children 07:42 Dr. Issa on challenges Karma-Lebanon faces 10:14 Resources needed to help Lebanese children 12:17 Most prevalent chronic illnesses among Lebanese children 13:26 Why you should donate, volunteer to Karma-Lebanon

Meet Dr. Erin MacDonald, astrophysicist and official science advisor of Star Trek! Dr. MacDonald chats with TSC News host Fred Richani about getting involved with Star Trek, astrophysics, her love for Bioware video games, her production company Spacetime Productions, and getting cast as a voice actor for Star Trek: Prodigy on Netflix and Star Trek Online! For more info: https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/ ✅Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming?sub_confirmation=1  Dr. Erin MacDonald Interview Time Stamps: 00:00 Star Trek science advisor Dr. Erin MacDonald introduction 00:58 Erin MacDonald on becoming Star Trek science advisor 02:29 Erin MacDonald on Star Trek: Prodigy, educating catering to young audience 04:19 Erin MacDonald on voice acting in Star Trek: Prodigy on Netflix 05:06 Erin MacDonald on Star Trek Online, Bioware, Mass Effect 06:22 Day in the life of Dr. Erin MacDonald, astrophysics 07:30 Erin MacDonald on science advising Star Trek series, video games 10:36 Erin MacDonald on founding Spacetime Productions, inclusivity 13:58 Erin MacDonald on Dragon Age Inquisition, The Veilguard, Bioware 14:57 Erin MacDonald on Mass Effect trilogy, Andromeda 15:13 Erin MacDonald on wacky Star Trek moments 16:29 Dr. Erin MacDonald's advice for success 17:11 Why YOU should watch Star Trek: Prodigy animated series on Netflix! 17:36 Follow Dr. Erin MacDonald online!

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Saving AlGeneina Initiative manager Sadeia Hamid about her grassroots organization helping Sudanese refugees and internally displaced peoples within Sudan and Chad, the Sudanese crisis encompassing war, genocide, famine, and occupation, the instability before/during/after former President Omar al-Bashir, as well as how YOU can help donate volunteer for this amazing cause.   ✅Donation: https://linktr.ee/SavingAlGeneina ✅Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SadeiaAli ✅Saving AlGeneina IG: https://www.instagram.com/saving.algeneina ✅TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savingalgeneina ✅Twitter/X: https://x.com/sadiea8 00:00 Introducing Sadeia Hamid and Saving AlGeneina Initiative 03:48 Sudan's instability, war since 2023 05:24 Evacuating Sudanese refugees, Chadian border, displacement 06:35 Sudan under illegal occupation, massacres 08:03 Sudanese famine, plagues 10:15 United Nations not helping Sudan, Doctors Without Borders 13:56 Sudan has no real government, shady nonprofit organizations 14:56 Saving AlGeneina's initiatives - medical clinics, food, sports 15:35 Partnering with Sudanese American Physicians Association, famine 17:24 Saving AlGeneina Initiative's sports programs for children, mental health 19:00 Sadeia Hamid on building mobile medical clinic for Sudanese refugees 20:38 Sudanese children's trauma, lack of schools, education 22:36 Challenges with getting aid into Sudan 23:41 Difficulty registering Saving AlGeneina Initiative in Sudan 25:34 Don't turn your back on Sudan, Keep Eyes on Sudan 26:25 Donate and volunteer to Saving AlGeneina Initiative  

Remastered From 2022: TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews legendary voice actor Josh Keaton about filling Chris Evans' giant shoes in What If...? on Disney Plus, getting his big break as a kid, playing young Hercules, being canonically part of the MCU, his roles in Young Justice Phantoms, becoming synonymous with the animated Spider-Man, his incredibly supportive wife and family, advice for success, his love for video games, his awkward moment as a child on Baywatch, and being a part of Marvel AND DC Universe! Follow Josh Keaton: https://www.instagram.com/spacepadre/  Book Josh Keaton on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/joshkeaton/  Josh Keaton IMDB Bio: Joshua Luis Wiener or Josh Keaton is an American voice actor and musician. He is known for voicing young Hercules in the 1997 Disney film Hercules, Charlie Carbone in Kangaroo Jack: G'Day USA, Revolver Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid 3, Spider-Man, Electro and Harry Osborn in several Spider-Man video games and cartoons, Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden and Shiro in Voltron: Legendary Defender. Other notable roles: -Salo / Deckard / Gorgeous Man in Arcane on Netflix (League of Legends) -Captain America / Steve Rogers in Marvel Studios' What If...? -Anduin Wrynn in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands   Additional notable roles in The Spectacular Spider-Man, Star Trek: Resurgence, Dota: Dragon's Blood, Ben 10, Psychonauts 2, Marvel's Iron Man VR, Death Stranding, Ant-Man in Avengers Assemble, World of Final Fantasy Maxima, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Voltron.

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews filmmaker Gauthier Raad about his critically-acclaimed documentaries, tackling LGBQT topics in the Arab entertainment space, and his fantastic work as director of multiple film festivals including LIFF - Lebanese Independent Film Festival in Beirut! Plus: They discuss uplifting diverse voices in times of tragedy and chaos, especially in the Middle East / MENA region. Special thanks to We Film Festivals and Sandy Rakka.   For more info: https://wefilmfestivals.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wefilmfestivals/ https://www.instagram.com/gauthierraad/ https://www.instagram.com/liffofficial/

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews BLOOM co-founder Amina Shams about her top-rated grassroots nonprofit organization, currently helping children in Morocco, as well as Gaza, in collaboration with HEAL Palestine's Steve Sosebee. Amina discusses how BLOOM was formed and various resources provided to Palestinian and Moroccan children, including mental health service, food security, on-site kitchens, developmental programs, and education.   For more info on BLOOM: https://bloomcharity.org/ Donate: https://bloomcharity.kindful.com/  

Fred Richani interviews activist, filmmaker, and Focus Congo founder Pappy Orion, shedding light on his remarkable charity work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The interview also covers the pressing issues of G-cide, war, and the exploitation of labor for cobalt, coltan, and other resources. Pappy Orion shares insights on how we can support the DRC and delves into his incredible childhood journey on foot, spanning from Congo all the way down to South Africa in search of safety and a better life. This is a touching and heart wrenching conversation on activism, resilience, faith, tragedy, and perseverance.   Donate to help Congo: https://www.focuscongo.com/en/spende/ For more info: https://www.focuscongo.com/en/ https://pappyorion.media/ Follow Pappy Orion on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pappyorion Pappy Orion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pappyorion YouTube:  @pappyorion42  &  @focuscongo1394 

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews EASTER BLOODY EASTER lead actress/filmmaker Diane Foster about her new film, its unique comedy horror concept, being recognized by Women in Film, growing up in New Jersey, the indie distribution scene, working with Gravitas Ventures, and why YOU should watch the movie!    Stream Easter Bloody Easter: https://amzn.to/3JrdqBp For more info: https://www.instagram.com/dianefosterofficial/  https://wallybirdproductions.com/  ✅Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming 

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actor/writer Russ Russo about his upcoming short film "Beautiful Boy" premiering at the 2024 Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park, NJ, his love for teaching at Monmouth County Acting Classes, and why you should check out his work! For more info: https://russrusso.com/ Signup for Russ' acting classes: https://monmouthcountyacting.com/ Buy tickets to Beautiful Boy at GSFF 2024: https://gsff.booktix.com/dept/GSFF/e/BK18/p/19    About "Beautiful Boy" : When 12-year old Jimmy shows up at Rusty's door one rainy evening, the past comes knocking with him   About Russ Russo: Russ Russo is an Award-Winning American Film & Television Actor. His work includes An Act of War, NBC's Revolution, Ryan Phillippe's 'Catch Hell', Blue Collar Boys, Williamsburg , The Book of Love & Bad Frank. Fun Fact: Russ can also be seen in the viral hit video sensation "Batman Maybe" where he played Bruce Wayne/Batman. 

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Migrant Sea (2024) multimedia documentary filmmaker Stephane Grasso about his film's multiplatform approach across TV, web, VR, writing, photographs, essays, and podcasts, as well covering African migrants' tough journey to Europe, the hardships they face, and why it's so important for these stories to be told. Official selection for 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. Special thanks to Cinematic Red PR.   For more info: https://migrantsea.com/ ✅Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming?sub_confirmation=1 

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews award-winning author Dana Dargos about co-writing the critically acclaimed science fiction novel Einstein in the Attic with her uncle Said Al Bizri, coming up with the story's unique concept, being an independent writer, her activism, working JobsForLebanon.com, her Lebanese heritage, and advice for success! For more info: https://danadargos.com/ Follow Dana Dargos: https://www.instagram.com/officialdanadargos/ https://www.tiktok.com/@danadargos ✅Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming?sub_confirmation=1    Dana Dargos’ impressive career spans across multiple fields, including journalism, technical writing, and content creation. After earning her degree in English Literature from UC Berkeley, she held various positions such as columnist, magazine and film review writer, editor, and content creator for prominent companies like Facebook and Lucid Motors. Additionally, she collaborated with her uncle, Said Al Bizri, to create her debut novel, Einstein in the Attic, which has won numerous awards.

TSC News TV host Fred Richani chats with acclaimed humanitarian Steve Sosebee about forming HEAL Palestine, the organization's mission, his incredible past work with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (The PCRF), helping the Bsiso girls get to New York City for medical care, how they bring aid in to Gaza despite the Israeli restrictions, working with world renowned surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah and longtime friend Fares Abu Faris, as well as how/why YOU should volunteer to help Palestinian children.   Donate/Volunteer here: https://healpalestine.org/ ✅Follow HEAL Palestine: https://www.instagram.com/heal.palestine/ ✅Follow Steve Sosebee: https://www.instagram.com/stevesosebee/ https://twitter.com/Stevesosebee  

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews "Footnotes" film stars Chris Leary (lead/director/writer) and actress Sharayu Mahale (lead) about their independent pandemic era romantic comedy, the challenges of 2020, the fun times on set, and why people should check it out at a film festival near you! Follow Sharayu Mahale: https://www.instagram.com/sharayu.mahale/ Follow Chris Leary: https://www.instagram.com/thatchrisleary/    About Footnotes (2023): Harkening back to the apartment movies of the 1970s, "Footnotes" is the story of neighbors and near total strangers, Will and Apurna. When they begin spending lock-down together in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, what starts as a platonic convenience quickly develops into something much, much more. But when a solo trip home to her small New England town puts a strain on their newfound connection, Will and Apurna are forced to reckon with what they mean to each other. Are they friends? Lovers? Or just another forgotten footnote?

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Palestinian Tatreez (embroidery) artist Lina Barkawi about founding Lina's Thobe, the motifs behind the artform, the importance of preserving her culture, mental health, how we all can support the community, her activism, and how she is coping through these tragic times. Special thanks for Seema Gulati for booking this interview. For more info: https://www.linasthobe.com/ Donate to Gaza's children: https://www.pcrf.net/ Mental Heallth Resources: https://linktr.ee/hakini 

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, director, and script consultant Melissa Hurry about award-winning short film "How It Is...", the state of indie filmmaking, founding Mel Hurry Films, mentoring, and diversity and inclusion! Plus: Fun Facts about Mel Hurry, a fellow wrestling fan! Note: This interview contains discussions with a non-union director and non-union short film and was filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. TSC stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. Donate to Entertainment Community Fund here: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/   ✅Follow Mel: https://instagram.com/melhurryfilms https://www.youtube.com/@themelhurry https://www.tiktok.com/@themelhurry ✅Watch How It Is...: https://youtu.be/BO0uPz_a13w

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actress, martial artist, and filmmaker Jennifer Linch about the success of her feature film Kung Fu Ghost, San Diego Comic Con experience, being a non-union actress during the WGA strike, and the challenges of indie filmmaking! Note: This interview contains discussions with a non-union actor and non-union feature film and was filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. TSC stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA.    For more info: http://namelessstudios.net/

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews his coach -- actor James Northcote about his standout role as Aldhelm in Netflix's hit period piece series The Last Kingdom, the upcoming TLK film starring Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred of Bebbanburg), how he got his start in show business, being a series regular, and the great work he's doing with The Actors Community founded by Mark Rowley (Finan)! ✅Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/northcotej/ ✅For more info: https://northcote.co/ https://www.theactorscommunity.org/ ✅Book acting classes with James: https://www.theactorscommunity.org/service-page/acting-coach-james-northcote ✅More Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/TSCGaming?sub_confirmation=1 

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, music historian, and best selling author Randy Schmidt about the powerful documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection, her cautionary tale, why he didn't involve Richard Carpenter with the doc, The Carpenters' impact, and what fans can learn from her story. For more info: https://karencarpenterdoc.com/