Uncontained

Actress Melissa Celikovic joins me this week on Uncontained all the way from Normandy, France. I first found out about Melissa when I was prepping for an interview with Filmmaker Antonio C.T. Melissa wrote and starred in a short film called Résilience that Antonio shot and directed. I'm excited to finally be able to talk to her about the film, meaning behind it, and the awards that it has won. Congratulations to both Melissa and Antonio on their win at the Holly Shorts Festival making Résilience now Oscar eligible. Make sure you follow Melissa on Instagram @Melbosnia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the conversation as we revisit episode 13 of Uncontained. The original episode first aired on May 10, 2016 then with Program Director and on air personality at Lansing Michigan's WQHH Power 96.5, Big D Don Black. Don started doing radio when he was 16 years old. He has worked as an on air personality in just about every radio format besides country. With years of experience, Don has some great advice for both aspiring DJ's and musicians trying to get their music on the radio. Listen in as we share some stories and do our best to fix racism in America; or at least we have an open discussion about it.Don is currently on Jammin 98.3 in Milwaukee Wisconsin working the air from Noon - 2pm M-F and Saturdays 2pm - 7pm. The reason I re-released this episode is because eventhough it was released over 4 years ago it is still reverent today with an election approaching and racial tensions high with the civil rights movement spreading across the country. Please take a listen to this episode there are a lot of entertaining radio stories along with some good conversation about race, and in my opinion that is what is needed. Honest open conversation. plug in your earbuds this is how Big D Don Black Lives Uncontained!...At least 4 years ago.Twitter / Instagram / Snapchat: @bigddonblackhttps://www.facebook.com/bigddonblackhttp://wwwJammin983.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I talk to they guys from Badgering the Hawkeye podcast, Brian Marshall and Mine Thomas, both radio personalities who worked at a competing radiostation of the station I used to work at in Eastern Iowa. We talk about the friendly competition between us, the times where we got to work together, why they started up their podcast Badgering the Hawkeye.Mike and Brian share how they got their start in radio, and what struggles and highlights they have experienced. Plug in your earbuds this is how Brian and Mike from Badgering the Hawkeye live Uncontained!https://www.facebook.com/BadgeringTheHawkeyehttps://www.instagram.com/badgeringthehawkeyehttps://twitter.com/BadgertheHawk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Tom Garland Joins me to help ring in episode 200 of Uncontained! It's always great catching up with Tom and hearing his perspective as a comic of 10 years, a friend of the show since episode 1, and a friend from back in our Iowa days starting out. Wetalk about how his work as a comedian has been affected by Covid. Tom was working on the Hilarious 7 shows regularly, he was also set to shoot a half hour special at the Stratosphere on the Strip with Las Vegas production company 360 Films, which got shut down due to shelter in place. Things could have been worse tho because he was on talk with a cruise ship company to work the cruises, luckily he was not stuck at sea.. We talk about how the world of entertainment is going to change post Covid, especially stand up comedy. Will it be done mainly on Facebook or Instagram or comedy clubs and will the comedy club experience. It's time to plug in your ear buds, this is how Comedian Tom Garland Lives Uncontained!tomgarlandcomedy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/tomgarlandlvhttps://www.instagram.com/tomgarlandlv/Routines Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxPKlrPghz8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR27ct7yl-0h7nOkQJRgQ2tyVyaGtLj64X9SKImfBcntDnjsMU11TcRnJMY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I talk to Priscilla Pfeiffer, a former Las Vegas dancer (think Cirque du Soleil, fire dancing, and snake charming--that kind of dancing!). Unfortunately, she had a forced career change due to a couple blown out knees. But being the type of person not to let fear scare her off (heck, she bought an 8' foot snake for her act before even touching a snake in real life!), it's no surprise that she didn't let the fear of speaking in public stop her from becoming a public speaker/ life coach/podcaster.In this episode we talk about how she made that transition and about the focus of her podcast "Spark Your Inner Fire for the Creative Mind." I had a great time talking to Priscilla and would recommend this episode to all creatives and people going through a transition; whether by choice or because they were forced to. Plug in your earbuds, this is how Priscilla Pfeiffer Lives Uncontained!Website is www.sparkyourinnerfire.comApple podcast: https://apple.co/2Y0oj6FGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/2VXnqsMSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3cf5U9s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I talk to musician Sylvan De La Cruz on Uncontained. We talk about how Sylvan he met his music mentor HB Barnum. who was Aretha Franklin's music director for over 20 years as well as Ray Charles'. HB Barnum is a behind the scenes legend as well, at both Motown and Capital Records, and has worked with such artists as Barry White, Lou Rawls, Brian Wilson and even toured with the Beatles before they were a house hold name. Sylvan explains how HB's mentoring has has a profound influence on his musical development. Being a later bloomer as a musician, HB really helped him catch up and grow as a musician.Sylvan was invited to join HB's gospel choir gaining a lot of knowledge from the Choir members, and learned much from the experience performing everywhere from small hot sweaty churches in south LA to Walt Disney Concert Hall. We also talk about how working with the choir he has adapted some of the soulful feel in to his style of music. Make sure you stick around to the end of the episode to hear his track Champagne Overflow. Plug in your earbuds, this is how Sylvan De La Cruz Lives Uncontained! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Langley McArol joins me on Uncontained to talk about how he is handling quarantine. These 'Uncontained from containment' episodes have been really fun because you never know where things will go when people aren't able to work on any projects. For some reason they have been longer than the average Uncontained interviews normally are, but that's just how the conversations have been flowing. I had a great time talking to Langley and discovered that we both have a very similar sense of humor and way of dealing with personal issues and traumatic experiences through that sense of humor.Langley shares some great advice about auditions, putting your best foot forward in front of casting directors, and not letting your imperfections get in your head and stop yourself from getting the job. He also shares what he looks for when searching for an acting coach. He believes it's essential to have a good coach and go to acting classes in person (or online like he has to do right now being quarantined). When it comes to chasing his dreams and passion Langley is like a pit-bull chasing after what he wants, so plug in your ear buds, this is how Langley McArol Lives Uncontained!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Hauk Heidallsman, joins me on Uncontained to talk about his new solo album Red Tail Rising! This album came out in February and now that most of us are on an involuntary stay-cation, Hauk is using his time to work on his next album for his other band Black Hat Society. We talk about some of the challenges Hauk has come across recording his new album. we also discus what influenced and helped shape the his new album Red Tail Rising.Like all touring entertainers Hauk was forced to cancel all of his shows until this crazy Corona thing is over. I'm excited for the time when acts can start touring again, because by that time all of these entertainers will be starving to get on the road with so many new creations to show the world. Until the entertainers can hit the road again many are in need of a little help. I am not asking for hand outs for entertainers but if you are in a position that you can afford it please think about actually purchasing some of music that is almost always streamed for free, or by some of their merch. I had to throw that out there before it got bad and we had to bring Sarah McLachlan in to sing a sad song and make you all cry like the ASPCA commercials.Plug in your ear buds, This is how Hauk Heimdallsman Lives Uncontained!!Facebook: @haukrulesFacebook: @blackhatsocietyBandcamp: Black Hat SocietyBandCamp: Hauk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Sami Freeman joins me on Uncontained! We talk about how she is spending her self-quarantine, new music she is releasing every Friday, and the importance for a musician to be enrolled in ASCAP, or BMI. Make sure you follow Sami on Instagram @samifreemanmusic so you can catch Instagram live shows with her and other musicians, to help break the boredom of self-containment. Don't miss Sami's track Moments featuring Uncontained guest Nate Salman from Waterstrider on guitar and backing vocals. I'm trying something new this week giving you a sneak peek of the song at the beginning of the episode and then stick around to hear the full song at the tail end of the show. Plug in your earbuds, this is how Sami Freeman Lives Uncontained...in containment!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=2520699Instagram @samifreemanmusicSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bjZ1e49Fifrw2fe4HzK8whttps://samifreeman.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Brett Allan, host of the Open Mic podcast joins me on Uncontained. Fresh off a re-branding of his show. When you tune in to Open Mic, you will find yourself a fly on the wall listening to conversations with some extraordinary people that have reached high levels of success in their field, and no question is off-limits. Some of the guests you will near on his show are, Evan Carmichael, Susan C. Bennett (The original voice of Siri.), and most recently Erik Stolhanske (Borken Lizard). During our interview we talk about how Brett is able to pull some of the guests he gets on his show, why he decided to re-brand Open Mic, and what Brett sees coming next for him and the Open Mic Podcast. Plugin your earbuds, this is how Brett Allan Lives Uncontained!Website - https://theopenmicpodcast.show/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brett.montgomery.3110Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brettsopenmic/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antonio C.T. returns to Uncontained! We talk about two movies he shot and directed, "El Freeman" a feature film that recently got its theatrical release in Kazakhstan and will be distributed in the US later this year. Antonio also has a short film"Résilience" about a young woman's fight with depression, that has been taking film festivals by storm, including winning the AT&T Film awards.We also talk about some of the challenges that he faces as a foreign filmmaker in the United States. For example what hoops he has to jump through to be granted a Visa.Antonio also hints at an upcoming project he is working on with a past guest of Uncontained, Ragnhild Bjorge, a Norwegian actress and Stuntwoman. Unfortunately due to Non-disclosure agreements he couldn't share much more.I had a great time catching up with Antonio and I will keep you all posted on when and where you can find the two movies we talk about in this episode. Plug in your earbuds, this is how Antonio C.T. lives Uncontained!Facebook https://www.facebook.com/antonio.chavez.trejoInstagram https://www.instagram.com/the_antonio_ct/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out vintage pantomime and magician, Chris Herren better know as Faust, on this weeks episode of Uncontained. Chris breaks his pantomime character as we talk about his on-stage persona Faust, and how he developed the character.Chris is a member and Castle Knight at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, he has also performed Jeff McBride's Wonderground in Las Vegas, won the grand prize on season 1 of Culture Clash Vegas-Magic Edition, and was recently contacted by America's Got Talent, so we just may see him on national TV soon.We also talk about how his fight with cancer inspired him to create Faust, and how dealing with cancer inspired him to perform magic on a larger scale. Never has a conversation with a pantomime been so interesting. Plug in those earbuds, This is how Chris Herren A.K.A. Faust Lives Uncontained! www.chrisherrenmagic.comInstagram: @chrisherrenasfaustFacebook: @ChrisHerrenAsFaust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 piece metal band Karkaza is back on Uncontained. They first appeared the week of Valentines day 2 years ago, and they are working on their second album. we talk about the process of writing and recording. We also dive into some of their influences including the influence that people. It was great catching up with Karkaza and I am looking forward to their new album to be out. It's time to plug in your ear buds, this is how Karkaza lives Uncontained!Contact Karkazahttp://karkaza.com/https://www.facebook.com/Karkazaofficial/https://www.instagram.com/karkaza_official/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDtGcT8WjTHAE-GjMsgGn_g#Metal #Uncontained #Karkaza #apocalypse #Pathofdoom #Uncontainedpod #Liveuncontained #podcast #interview #band #EroupeanMetal #Slipknot #Mushroomhead #DimmuBorgir #music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode has been in the making for a while. Thanks to Comedian Tom Garland and filmmaker Joe Clarke who both played a big role in making the connection with my guest, WWE icon Rob Van Dam known to fans simply as RVD or "The Whole F@(king Show", right here on Uncontained! We talk about the movie/documentary "Headstrong" which took an unexpected turn during shooting. It was originally supposed to be about RVD on the road doing stand up, but quickly became a documentary about brain health. Having suffered a concussion the night before leaving on tour, Rob was dealing with the effects of the concussion on the road, he was light sensitive, seeing double, having headaches to name a few symptoms. During the making of the film RVD was fighting the idea of focusing on his concussion, because he didn't want to be viewed as anything other than Superman, Rob Didn't want to become the poster boy for concussions. RVD and Filmmaker Joe Clarke fought for their vision of the film's direction. After going back and forth many times they came to an agreement. The decision to show his human side paid off, after hearing how Rob's story helped many people, and now RVD hope's to continues to to be the poster boy for brain health.Rob also talks about a documentary that he saw after Headstrong came out, that if he saw before Headstrong might have made him take his concussion more seriously. Chris Nowinski's Head Games A documentary that follows Chris, a football player and pro-wrestler's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports related head injuries.Keep your eyes open for RVD's line of CBD products, which have qualities that are proven to help support brain health as well as kill pain. he has some tinctures and creams that will be available soon. I will let you know more info on those as soon as I hear more. This episode is loaded for the whole f*@ckin show from talking about Rob getting some 21 million stem cells injected in to his body, what Rob has to say about wrestling being fake or scripted, and how being unique helped set himself apart from all of the sheeple. Plug in your earbuds, This is how WWE icon Rob Van Dam The Whole F*#king Show Lives Uncontained!Facebook @TheRealRVDInstagram @TheRealRVDTwitter @TheRealRVDWatch Headstrong on Amazon Prime Here!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first Uncontained episode of 2020 and we are kicking the year of right. You have seen my guest on America's Got Talent, I am excited to have Oliver Graves the Goth Comedian join me. Of course we talk about his experience on AGT, but we also dive in to how he got started doing stand-up comedy. Oliver also shares some great advice about social media since he has been at it since the Myspace days. We also talk about the process of stand up and when you should consider auditioning for shows AGT and when you should just focus on building your craft. Oliver has a lot of great stories to share here on Uncontained, so plug in your ear buds, turn that volume up, and if you are really feeling it put on your eyeliner and black lipstick. This is how the Goth Comedian Oliver Graves Lives Uncontained!www.OliverGraves.comTwitter: @OliverGravesIRLIG: @OliverGravesIRLFB @OliverGravesIRLwww.youtube.com/c/olivergraves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2020. This week on Uncontained we revisit episode 169 with Elaine Clark. Please enjoy, and I am looking forward to kicking off 2020 with more great guests.This week I join my guest Elaine Clark, in her Voice One studio in San Francisco, CA. I met Elaine just over a month ago when recording the voices for a video game. (Not for an up coming game, or was just for fun and the experience.) If you recall a few week I posted the audio the,check it out if you would like. For those of you that need an introduction to Elaine Clark, She is the founder of Voice One in San Francisco, CA., a SAG and AFTRA actor and voice actor. Elaine is also an award winning author of the book There's Money Where Your Mouth Is. You may have seen her as the game show host in Sorry To Bother You. Now add all of those credentials to a fun and entertaining conversation you get an episode of Uncontained you do not want to miss. Plug in your ear buds, This is how Elaine Clark Lives Uncontained!Stick around after the show for a demonstration of her to apps Activate Your Voice and Adding Melody to Your VoiceContact infohttps://voiceone.me/http://www.voiceoneapps.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Uncontained Merry Christmas and happy holidays. This week I talk to hip hop producer Dotwreck. He has been creating beats since the days of MSN and AOL instant messenger, and those chat rooms are a major reason why he got in to making beats. Dotwreck shares how he has made some of his most influential connections and explains how he keeps learning and expanding his knowledge and skills. In addition to producing beats Dotwreck has a hip hop/ skater clothing line. Plug in your earbuds, this is how Dotwreck Lives Uncontained! Music:dotwreck.comClothing: dotwreckclothing.comFacebook.com/dotwreckproductionsInstagram.com/dotwreckproductionsYoutube.com/dotwreckproductions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I meet up with Nate Salman of the band Waterstrider, at Tiny Telephone Studio in San Francisco. I first heard of Waterstrider on Alt 105.3's show Soundcheck hosted by Aaron Axelson. Nate and I cover a wide range of subjects at times displaying a little ADD, but that helped bring up some interesting subject matter. We talk about discovering who you are and the evolution of one's self, the ups and downs of being signed to a label, and what it is like getting that break to tour with a national act such as the Pixies. Plugin your earbuds, check out the Oakland based Band Waterstrider and their single Way Out, and find out how Nate Salman Lives Uncontained!https://waterstridermusic.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waterstridermusic/Instagram:https://instagram.com/waterstriderBandcamp:https://waterstrider.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Filmmaker and CEO of Gratwick Productions, Kris Hulbert is a man on a mission to change the Hollywood model of film making. We talk about his fully transparent, ethical, audience owned studio Gratwick Productions, named after the part of of Buffalo, NY he is from. One thing that Kris wanted to make clear is when you buy in to Gratwick it is not just a donation like many kickstarter campaigns, you are actually buying stock in the company giving you part ownership and a say on the productions. Kris feels it is only right to run a company the way he would want to be treated as a filmmaker. There is also some great advice for the upcoming filmmaker/entertainer like, you have to remove all safety nets in order to force yourself to succeed. There is a lot of great content in this interview, this is a look at the flipside of Hollywood. Plug in your earbuds, this is how Kris Hulbert Lives Uncontained!GratwickProductions.comPodcastGratcast.comSocial MediaFacebook: @KrisMHulbertFacebook: @GratwickProdIncInstagram: @GratwickProdductionsInstagram: @GratwickFilmsTwitter: @GratwickProdIncTwitter: @GratwickFilms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week singer Chris Lyric and producer Wisdumb join me on Uncontained. We discuss how they teamed up and talk about the EP they recorded together titled Creation. We also dive in to how they got their start in music and how Chris overcame obstacles such as stagefright and what he claims to be his biggest obstacle, himself. This is how Chris Lyric and Wisdumb live Uncontained! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.