Breaking the Biz Podcast
Join us on Breaking the Biz, a captivating podcast where we dive into the world of entertainment by interviewing seasoned professionals who have made their mark in the industry. Gain invaluable insights as they share their personal journeys, offering advice on navigating the dynamic landscape of the entertainment industry. Whether you're an aspiring actor, musician, filmmaker, author, animator, or any creative soul, tune in for expert career guidance, insider tips, and firsthand accounts on breaking into the biz. Get ready to unlock the secrets behind successful careers and fuel your own passion for the limelight!
Episodes
62 episodes
Breaking Into Imagination: From Boredom to Business // Alessandro Concas #3252
What starts as childhood curiosity can grow into something truly impactful—and Alessandro Concas is living proof.In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we sit down with teen author and entrepreneur Alessandro Concas, a student at Learning...
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Episode 62
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36:01
Breaking Into Backbone: Building Creative Businesses from the Inside Out // Tyler Burr #5251
Bret sits down with operations expert and Syzygy founder Tyler Burr to explore the critical—but often invisible—role of infrastructure in the creative industries. With a career spanning film and TV production, the arts, hospitality, and busines...
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Episode 61
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58:29
Breaking into Animation: Leading with Imagination and Inclusion // Howie Hoffman #4252
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we sit down with animation veteran Howie Hoffman, a visionary Creative Art Director whose work has helped define multiple eras of animated entertainment and advertising.Hoffman has brought some of po...
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Episode 60
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36:00
Breaking into Cultural Crossroads: The Art and Impact of Music // Bobby Easton #4251
Born in Long Beach, California, to a U.S. Army colonel and a Korean army nurse, Bobby’s path seemed destined for discipline and structure. Yet from an early age, he was irresistibly drawn to art in all forms. After initially pursuing art in col...
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Episode 59
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56:07
Breaking Into Audio Description: Advocacy, Access & Authentic Storytelling // Alex Howard #2251
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we sit down with Alex Howard — a young entertainment professional with over five years of administrative experience across film and TV development. An advocate for audio description and a champion for disabi...
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Episode 58
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49:42
Breaking Into Neurodiverse Storytelling: Empowering Artists Through Media - Jason Weissbrod #1252
In this inspiring episode of Breaking the Biz, we sit down with Jason Weissbrod—a dynamic director, actor, producer, writer, and the co-founder of Spectrum Laboratory.With a career spanning film, television, web series, commercials, and...
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Episode 57
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34:47
Breaking Into Sound: Composing a Future Beyond Limits // Philip Mantione #5251
What does it take to turn sound into a language of possibility? In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we journey into the expansive world of experimental sound art, composition, and multimedia with Philip Mantione — a Los Angeles-based sound art...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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1:00:09
Breaking Into Soundscapes: Crafting Connection Through House // Tim Palm #1251
Swedish electronic artist Tim Palm joins Breaking the Biz to discuss creativity, community, and breaking into the music industry on his own terms. From custom looping tech to AI's role in music, this episode explores the space between sound and...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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1:13:31
Breaking Into Visibility: Building Community Through Chronic Illness // Nikita Chopra #12242
After living with severely debilitating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years, Nitika Chopra spent much of her life feeling isolated by her health struggles. For years, she believed this loneliness was a personal flaw—until she be...
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Episode 54
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57:22
Breaking Into Inclusion: Reimagining Autism in Entertainment // Judi Uttal # 12241
How do we bridge the gap between neurodivergent talent and meaningful employment in Hollywood? In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we speak with Judi Uttal, president of the Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) and founder of the Aut...
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Episode 53
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1:02:44
Breaking Into Entrepreneurship: Franchising the Arts with Purpose
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we speak with Oksana® Kolesnikova, a classically trained pianist turned entrepreneur and educator, who has built a thriving business at the intersection of the arts and education. As CEO of Oksana® Franchisi...
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Episode 52
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45:04
Breaking Into Music Management: Strategy, Success & The Spotlight // Mike Holland #3251
What does it take to guide an artist from underground buzz to mainstream success? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Holland, the powerhouse manager behind Grammy-nominated artists like Logic and 6ix. With years of experience in music, film...
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54:49
Breaking into Stand-Up: Comedy Without Limits // Steve Way #11242
Laughter has no barriers, and neither does Steve! By day, he's shaping young minds as a substitute teacher, but by night, he takes the stage as a stand-up comedian, proving that humor and perseverance go hand in hand. Born with Muscular Dystrop...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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42:50
Breaking into Production: Crafting Accessibility in Entertainment // Jeff Prushko # 11241
For the past decade, Jeff has been making his mark in the entertainment industry as a key player at Videndum Production Solutions. Born and raised in Connecticut, Jeff was diagnosed at birth with arthrogryposis and has used a whee...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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41:15
Breaking into Innovation: Designing Tech for Everyone // Haim Kairy #10243
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we explore how creativity, technology, and determination converge to redefine accessibility. Our guest, Haim Kairy, co-founder of Arcana Instruments, shares his remarkable journey from a career in cyber defe...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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53:38
Breaking into Festivals: Crafting Unforgettable Experiences // Laurie B. Kirby Esq.
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we’re joined by Laurie B. Kirby, Esq., a trailblazing producer, attorney, and thought leader in the entertainment and events industry. As the powerhouse behind FestForums and Best of the Fests, Laur...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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52:13
Breaking into Production: The Art of Storytelling on Screen // Evan B. Stone #10242
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we sit down with Evan B. Stone, a powerhouse in the world of production, cinematography, and documentary filmmaking. From groundbreaking projects like Expedition Unknown, Naked & Af...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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34:00
Breaking into Animation: From Storyboards to Supervising Director // Jake Hollander #10241
Jake Hollander joins us to discuss his incredible journey through the world of animation as a Supervising Director, Writer, and Creator. From working on fan-favorite series like Krapopolis and Duncanville to creating original IPs, Jake shares h...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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54:57
Breaking into Live TV: The Pressure and Payoff of Going Live // Philip Dvorak #9244
In this episode of Breaking the Biz, we dive into the fast-paced, high-pressure world of live television with Philip Dvorak, an accomplished associate director with 20 years of experience in TV production. Phil specializes in control r...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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1:00:06
Breaking into Accessibility: Fan Services in Entertainment // Jon Bell #9243
In this episode, we explore the role of accessibility in entertainment with the Live Nation Director of Fan Services & Accessibility for Venues. Discover how scalable, fan-centered programs and seamless experiences are designed for fans of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:02:42
Breaking Into Performing & Artistic Identity // EMM #9242
Emma “EMM” Norris is an American alternative-pop singer, songwriter, producer, and content creator from Traverse City, Michigan, based in Los Angeles.She was one of the first women to release a full-length album, “Burning in the Dark,” which sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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34:41
Breaking Boundaries: Documentary Filmmaking for Disability Justice // Zian Chavez #9241
Original Recording Date: 9/16/24In this powerful episode, we sit down with Zian Chavez, producer of We Are the Most Beautiful People | Adults with Disabilities, an award-winning documentary that’s reshaping perceptions of beauty and dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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40:51
Breaking Barriers in Music // Episode 8246 - Carly Webster
Original Recording Date: August 22Carly Webster joins us and brings many important topics to the table, including her personal journey from fan to advocate, and the importance of accessible concert experiences. Carly shares how h...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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54:39
Breaking Boundaries: Redefining Female Stories and Neurodivergent Advocacy // Zhara Astra #8245
Original Recording Date: August 19, 2024Zhara is the president and CEO of Auracle Productions-- a female owned and operated production company that celebrates the badasserie of women worldwide. The company writes, develops, and p...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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53:23
Breaking Into Entrepeneurship & Kid's Entertainment // Episode #8244 - Kenn Viselman
Original Recording Date: Aug. 14, 2024Viselman has achieved something close to legendary status …” New York Times. A true showman, Viselman has an unmatched reputation for taking unknown or faltering toy properties and turning them i...
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Episode 39
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1:14:27
