Best Hippolyta Podcasts (2025)

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It's Ruth E. Carter ... she’s dressed Malcolm X, George Costanza, Tina Turner, Black Panther and the vampires of Sinners! 1:16:18

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How does a self-taught sewer from Springfield, Massachusetts meet Spike Lee and go on to make history as the first Black woman to win a costume design Oscar? Ruth E. Carter joins "My Hollywood Story" for an expansive look inside her legendary career and most impactful collaborations. Listen in as Ruth shares how her stint at an HBCU shaped her arti…

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It’s Kumail Nanjiani… his first job was fixing laptops for children on Chicago’s South Side! 1:18:46

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How did a movies-obsessed kid from Karachi, Pakistan become one of standup’s most respected comedians and an Oscar-nominated screenwriter? Kumail Nanjiani joins Stacey for a wide-ranging chat about the incredible journey that landed him among Hollywood’s most A-list talents. Kumail recalls how early gigs on Saturday Night Live and Portlandia helped…

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It’s Marlee Matlin… she landed a Seinfeld role because Larry David saw her at the gym with Brad Pitt! 1:15:30

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How did a Morton Grove, IL teen - who’d become deaf at 18 months old - go on to become the youngest-ever Best Actress winner and forever change the face of disability? Marlee Matlin and her longtime ASL interpreter Jack Jason join “My Hollywood Story” for a moving - and funny - chat about her unprecedented Hollywood journey. Listen in as Marlee sha…

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It’s Scott Cooper… he was an actor on The X-Files before he directed Crazy Heart! 1:09:53

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How did an athlete from small-town Virginia parlay an acting career into making a movie about Bruce Springsteen? Scott Cooper joins Stacey in front of a live audience at Soho House West Hollywood for the premiere of “My Hollywood Story’s” second season to discuss his career and latest film, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Listen in as Scott s…

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Adding Depth: Sense & Emotion Memory | Electric Secrets 29:52

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Unlock the Secrets of Living Your Role Stop "acting" cold, tired, heartbroken, or furious. Start feeling it so deeply the audience forgets they're watching a play. In this insightful new episode of Dedicated to the Craft, host Scott Leon Smith pulls back the curtain on two powerhouse tools every actor needs : Sense Memory** and Emotion Memory. No s…

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The Entrepreneur's Playbook: BizVox Welcomes Kelvin Abrams | Electric Secrets 28:02

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The Persistent Entrepreneur: Kelvin Abrams Shares Hard-Earned Wisdom on BizVox Get ready for an insightful episode of BizVox, a dynamic segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast by MonsterVox Productions! In "The Entrepreneur's Playbook," self-described 'serial entrepreneur' Kelvin Abrams pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to succ…

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It's a special bonus episode... featuring David Oyelowo! 7:49

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Is it ever possible for David to know - while he's filming - if a movie or series is going to be a hit? What are some goals David is still hoping to achieve artistically? Tune in to our final special bonus episode from season one of My Hollywood Story to hear David's wonderfully thoughtful responses to post-interview audience questions. Enjoy! MY H…

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Directing "Midsummer" Part One: Hippolyta & Hermia | Electric Secrets 27:20

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Dive into Shakespeare's Enchanted Playground: Directing A Midsummer Night's Dream Unlocking the Magic of Modern Shakespeare Join host Scott Leon Smith on Rustic Shakespeare, the Bard-loving segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, as he spills the beans on directing a fresh, inclusive take on A Midsummer Night's Dream. Forget dusty old inte…

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It's a special bonus episode... featuring Kaitlin Olson! 7:10

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How does Kaitlin know when she loves - or loathes - a role that's offered to her? And will there ever be an It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia feature film? Tune in to this special bonus episode of My Hollywood Story to hear Kaitlin's previously unreleased responses from his post-interview audience Q&A. She's a hoot! MY HOLLYWOOD STORY LINKS: Instag…

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It's a special bonus episode... featuring Niecy Nash-Betts! 11:57

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Which award-winner director gave Niecy great advice when she most needed to hear it? And how did Niecy (hilariously) solve a child-care conundrum at an audition? Tune in to this special bonus episode of My Hollywood Story to hear Niecy's previously unreleased responses from his post-interview audience Q&A. She doesn't disappoint! Find Niecy's origi…

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A Longshot Winner, One Hit Wonders, & the Infield Fly Rule: The Albatross Cafe' Tags All the Bases | Electric Secrets 26:15

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Swing for the Fences with The Albatross Cafe: Where Winners, Wonders, and Weird Rules Collide! Dive into the chaotic charm of The Albatross Cafe, the heart-pounding segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast that's equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and downright bizarre. Hosted by the irrepressible Marty Merman (still kicking despite those shi…

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It's a special bonus episode... featuring Billy Bob Thornton! 10:06

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Why does Billy Bob Thornton think it's good for artists to embrace their "afflictions?" And what is his latest TV obsession? (Hint: It stars Adam Scott, but it isn't Severance!) Tune in to this special bonus episode of My Hollywood Story to hear Billy's previously unreleased responses from his post-interview audience Q&A. We hope you like it! MY HO…

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It's a special bonus episode... featuring Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino! 12:02

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What wild storyline did Dan and Amy almost pursue for the Gilmore Girls reboot Netflix reboot? What acclaimed drama series does Amy wish she'd written? Tune in to this special bonus episode of My Hollywood Story to hear the Palladinos' previously unreleased responses from their post-interview audience Q&A. Enjoy! SHOW LINKS Instagram: https://www.i…

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It's bonus content... thanks for making us a smash hit! 0:31

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Want more My Hollywood Story? You're in luck! We're hard at work producing more episodes to share with you soon. In the meantime, here's a heads up on some bonus content we'll start posting next week from our discussions with Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, Kaitlin Olson, Niecy Nash-Betts and more! Give us a like or a follow and stay tuned…

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One Special Snarl: Struck to the Soul Revisits the Cinematic Moments that Make You Want to Hulk Out | Electric Secrets 29:58

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Unfiltered Artistic Inspiration at Bucyrus Tap House Join host Scott Leon Smith and marketing guru Abbey Kanellakis in this lively episode of Struck to the Soul, a segment of the Electric Secrets Variety Podcast, recorded live at the Bucyrus Tap House in Bucyrus, Ohio. This episode dives into the fleeting, powerful moments in film that ignite creat…

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We Don't Need Another Diva: The Unforgettable Voice Celebrates the Raw Power of Janis Joplin & Tina Turner | Electric Secrets 28:05

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Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the soul-shaking, microphone-melting energy of two legendary vocalists in the latest episode of The Unforgettable Voice, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast! Hosted by the ever-charismatic Scott Leon Smith and featuring vocal expert Lori Turner, this episode dives headfirst into the raw, unfil…

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It's Erin Foster and Sara Foster... Adam Brody is TV's favorite hot rabbi because of them! 1:28:51

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How did the daughters of an A-list music-producer dad forge their own entrepreneurial path, create a hit podcast and make one of Netflix’s top-rated comedies ? Writer Erin Foster – creator of Nobody Wants This – and her producer-business-partner-actor-co-host sibling Sara Foster join Stacey for an unfiltered chat about what it’s really like to be b…

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Scene Context: Dedicated to the Craft Explores Tactics & Objectives Within Given Circumstances | Electric Secrets 26:46

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In this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast by MonsterVox Productions, host Scott Leon Smith dives deeper into the art of scene work. This episode builds on previous discussions by introducing the concept of working within given circumstances, using a scene called The Waiting Room to illustrate how a…

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It’s Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino … without them, there is no Gilmore Girls! (LIVE) 1:19:45

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How did two kids from the San Fernando Valley meet, fall in love and evolve into one of TV’s most game-changing creative partnerships? Listen in as Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino reveal their showbiz saga -from real-life writerly couple to Emmy-winning powerhouses behind Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. They mince no words i…

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Sweet Charity: Bizvox Visits Amber Wertman, CEO of the North Central Ohio United Way | Electric Secrets 22:36

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Empowering Communities With United Way of North Central Ohio Join host Scott Leon Smith on BizVox, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, as he dives into the world of philanthropy with Amber Wertman, CEO of the United Way of North Central Ohio. In this engaging episode, Scott and Amber discuss the United Way's 2024-25 annual campaign, which…

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It's Fred Armisen… he was pen pals with John Waters when he was a teenager! 1:14:32

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How did a drumming-obsessed New Yorker turn a stint playing punk music into one of comedy’s most eclectic careers? Stacey welcomes Fred Armisen to the show to discuss his (almost) unbelievable artistic trajectory, from Chicago-drummer to landing Saturday Night Live to co-creating award-winning series like Documentary Now! and Portlandia. Fred also …

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It’s Lesli Linka Glatter …. she directed Twin Peaks, Gilmore Girls, Freaks and Geeks and Mad Men! 1:24:19

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How did a dancer raised between New York and Dallas accidentally find her artistic calling in Japan and go on to become one of TV’s most prolific directors? Lesli Linka Glatter joins Stacey for a riveting recap of her wide-ranging career — from early mentorship by Steven Spielberg and David Lynch to her emergence as Peak TV’s favorite director. Lis…

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It’s Kate Hudson… her first ever TV appearance was on Party of Five! (LIVE) 1:10:31

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How did an aspiring performer born to famous parents make her own way in Hollywood and earn an Oscar nomination along the way? Kate Hudson joins Stacey for an enthusiastic, introspective stroll through her diverse Hollywood career, kickstarted 25 years ago by a Golden Globe-winning turn in Cameron Crowe’s classic Almost Famous. Kate treated our liv…

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Bizvox Talks to Young Entrepreneur Ryan Carver & Scott Pines for his Lost Youth | Electric Secrets 26:19

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Ryan Carver's "Gold Standard" Branding Sets Him Apart in the Service Industry In this engaging episode of BizVox, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, host Scott Smith sits down with 18-year-old entrepreneur Ryan Carver in a bustling local coffee shop. Recorded just before Ryan's high school graduation in May, the interview dives into…

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It’s Niecy Nash-Betts…her first line of on-screen dialogue was with Whoopi Goldberg! (LIVE) 1:08:46

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How did a young mother from South Central with a gift for making people laugh convince Hollywood she was also an awards-worthy dramatic actor? Grotesquerie star Niecy Nash-Betts joins Stacey for a rousing retrospective of her diverse career, from her wild breakout role on Comedy Central’s Reno 911! to her Emmy-winning turn in Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer -…

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It’s RJ Cutler… he’s the only guy Martha Stewart trusted to tell her story! 1:14:37

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How did an aspiring theater director and journalism nerd from Long Island become the go-to documentarian of our culture’s most complex personalities? Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker RJ Cutler details the beats of a wild career that’s landed him exclusive access to make documentaries about Anna Wintour, Dick Cheney, Billie Eilish, Elton J…

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It’s David Oyelowo…he once filmed a Tom Cruise movie and a Daniel Day-Lewis movie - in the same day! (LIVE) 1:27:04

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How did a polite British kid defy his Nigerian-parents’ wishes for his becoming a lawyer to emerge one of Hollywood’s most electrifying performers? Golden-Globe nominee David Oyelowo reveals the dramatic journey he traveled from making history as a Black Shakespearean actor to playing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Ava DuVernay’s film Selma. Listen…

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It's Sharon Horgan… she can pluck anything! 1:11:22

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How did a Catholic school-girl from rural Ireland fall in love with Roseanne and become one of television’s great auteur voices of the streaming era? Stacey welcomes the BAFTA and Emmy-winning writer and actor Sharon Horgan to the show, who dissects – in her humbly sardonic, oh-so-Irish way – the surprising career milestones (and disappointments) t…

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It’s Elisabeth Moss… even she didn’t know Peggy was going to be the hero of Mad Men! 1:15:30

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How did a ballet-trained child actor from L.A. escape the trappings of early fame to become the face of Peak TV? Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss joins the show for a deep-dive into the evolution of prestige television— from her breakout role on NBC’s The West Wing, to the zeitgeist of AMC’s Mad Men and brutal beauty of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, the fi…

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It’s Kaitlin Olson… she got paid to scream at Larry David! (LIVE) 1:09:23

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How did a shy kid from suburban Portland overcome a childhood trauma to become one of her generation’s most prolific comedy actors? Stacey welcomes Kaitlin Olson, Hacks’ two-time Emmy nominee – and Sweet Dee from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia! – as she relives her weirdest day-jobs, Groundlings adventures, her bizarre Curb audition, falling in …

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Gen X Mom: The Unforgettable Voice of Julie Kavner | Electric Secrets 25:25

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Gen X Mom: The Unforgettable Voice of Julie Kavner 🎙️ Dive into the iconic world of The Simpsons with the latest episode of The Unforgettable Voice, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, produced by MonsterVox Productions! This week, host Scott Leon Smith celebrates the legendary voice acting of Julie Kavner, the voice behind Marge Sim…

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It’s Nick Kroll… cover your kids’ ears! 1:20:46

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How did a self-described late-bloomer from suburban New York go from doing Wayne’s World impressions at school to netting two Emmy nominations and one of Hollywood’s most prolific comedy careers? Writer, actor, producer and comedian Nick Kroll - who co-created Netflix’s very dirty, puberty-themed animated series Big Mouth - reveals to Stacey the fr…

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It’s Billy Bob Thornton... grab your french-fried potaters! (LIVE) 1:03:27

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How did a music-and-baseball obsessed daydreamer with dyslexia escape generational poverty in Arkansas to become an Oscar-winning screenwriter and iconic actor? Listen in as Stacey Wilson Hunt chats with Billy Bob Thornton - the Golden Globe-winning star of Paramount's Landman - about his adventures in Hollywood, including his wild stories about Jo…

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Papa Cap Prep Part 2: The Long Emotional Slog | Electric Secrets 25:02

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Dive into Rustic Shakespeare on the Electric Secrets variety podcast from MonsterVox Productions, where host Scott Smith unpacks Lord Capulet's emotional rollercoaster in Romeo and Juliet. In this episode, "Papa Cap Prep Part 2: The Long Emotional Slog," Scott continues his deep dive into Act 3, Scene 5, focusing on Capulet's explosive tirade as he…

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TRAILER: How did Hollywood’s most influential artists become industry icons? On “My Hollywood Story,” journalist Stacey Wilson Hunt – who has covered Hollywood for 15 years - traces the personal and professional journeys of the entertainment industry’s most impactful actors, writers, directors, producers and more. Through her deeply-curated, in-per…

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Struck to the Soul (by John Bonham's Big Bass Drum) | Electric Secrets 28:46

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SPECIAL NOTE: The audio quality of this episode is below our company standards and is the result of poorly tested equipment. But the conversation that takes place was too honest to shelve and too authentic to re-record. So, we decided to share it, buzzy VO and all. We promise to get ahead of any sound issues for subsequent episodes. --Scott Discuss…

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When You Gaze Long Into The Albatross Cafe ...| Electric Secrets 22:18

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Stuff To Do, Esther's Excursions, Practical Yoga, & The Cruelest Cookie Get ready for a wild ride at the Albatros Cafe, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast! This episode, hosted by the ever-humorous Marty Merman at the Albatross Cafe, delivers a mix of cringe-worthy tasks, local adventures, and quirky wellness routines. In Marty's segment,…

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What A Character Wants: Exploring The Application Of Objectives | Electric Secrets 20:17

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Tactics & Objectives In Action On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, hosted by Scott Leon Smith, we dive deeper into the creative process. Building on the previous episode's focus on using the "imagined energy of tactics" with specific action verbs (like "proclaim" or "comfort") to uncover characte…

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Tilling The Greenhouse Dirt: Bizvox Visits A Local Farm To Learn About Winter Growing | Electric Secrets 22:05

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Let's Go On A Tasty Adventure To Edible Landscapes In this delightful episode of BizVox, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, host Scott Leon Smith takes us on a mobile adventure to Edible Landscapes farm. Meet Sam and Jacob, the dynamic duo who stumbled into owning this established gem in September 2023. From humble beginnings to sei…

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Johnny Cash Is Family: The Unforgettable Voice Celebrates The Man In Black | Electric Secrets 22:01

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Listening Deeper To The Stylings Of Johnny Cash In this episode of The Unforgettable Voice, part of the Electric Secrets podcast, host Scott Leon Smith explores Johnny Cash's iconic baritone, blending personal reflection with analysis. Listeners will discover what makes Cash's voice unforgettable, both culturally and as a storytelling tool. Smith h…

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Romeo & Juliet's "Papa Cap" Prep Part 1: The Erratic Dad | Electric Secrets 23:46

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It's A Flip-Flop Fiasco! Welcome to the chaotic carnival of Rustic Shakespeare on the Electric Secrets variety podcast, where host Scott Leon Smith — your bardic ringmaster — dives headfirst into the sweaty exhaustion of playing Lord Capulet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. From Act 1's awkward marriage negotiations (where Capulet flip-fl…

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A Battle of Ego & Shadow: The Albatross Cafe' Visits the Dark Side of the Human Psyche | Electric Secrets 24:42

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On this episode of The Albatross Cafe, featuring Marty Merman, we learn a little more about what Marty likes to do on his phone in his free time, including attempting to save the "King" in a popular online game and getting to know the secret behind artificial intelligence. Beyond his humorous and somewhat chaotic conversation with an AI chatbot, li…

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BizVox Discovers New Program That Brings Art 2 You | Electric Secrets 20:19

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Crawford County Art Center Improves Visibility Of The Local Art Community On this episode of the BizVox podcast, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast our host Scott Leon Smith is speaking with Kaylee Powers, executive director of the Crawford County Art Center (CCAC) to learn more about the organization's recent move, some of its upcoming i…

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When Planets Align, Chambers Will Merge! Bizvox Discusses the Merger of Two Chambers of Commerce 22:30

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Casie Grau Introduces the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce On this episode of BizVox, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast, Scott is talking to Casie Grau, MBA, executive director of the newly merged Crawford County Chamber of Commerce. The organization is the culmination of the Crestline, Galion, and Bucyrus Chambers of Commerce, plus C…

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The Imagined Energy Of Tactics & Helping The Actor Fuel A Character's Objectives | Dedicated to the Craft Electric Secrets 23:03

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On this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, Scott offers insight into the creative process and the importance of objectives in acting. The episode emphasizes the significance of tactics and how they can be engaged through energy and imagination. Scott demonstrates various exercises to explore the energy of different tactics, such as utilizing prompt…

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Exploring The Iconic Sounds of Maria Callas & Billie Holiday: Talent, Training & Storytelling | Electric Secrets 23:45

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The Art Of Vocal Storytelling Welcome to The Unforgettable Voice, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast. On this segment, we will be diving in and discussing iconic vocal performers and what about their voices and delivery makes them unforgettable. You'll also hear from professionals about the various aspects of singing, voice acting, a…

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The Albatross Cafe': Marty People-Watches, Esther Reviews The Influencers, and Agnes Goes Shopping | Electric Secrets 20:36

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It's All About Support On this episode of The Albatross Cafe, part of the Electric Secrets variety podcast from Monstervox Productions, Marty Merman walks listeners through a day in his life, which includes people-watching, surfing the web, and so much more. Also on this episode, Marty's mother, Esther, takes on the task of reviewing social media i…

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Rustic Shakespeare: Homespun Perspectives on the World's Most Sophisticated Playwright | Electric Secrets 22:51

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The Development Of Lord Capulet What ho and welcome to our inaugural episode of Rustic Shakespeare, a segment of the Electric Secrets variety podcast. In this segment, Scott shares his experiences and insights on acting, directing, and designing Shakespearean plays, while emphasizing the universal qualities of Shakespeare's characters and the impor…

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Get the Milk! Forget Motivations, Focus On Objectives When Preparing A Character | Electric Secrets 23:47

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What's my motivation? What's your motivation? What's anybody's motivation? In this episode of Dedicated to the Craft, Scott Leon Smith sets to work to dismantle the preconceived notions actors (and their critics) have when it comes to the word (and mindset) behind "motivation." As an actor, your job is to act. And to act, you must be able to define…

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Enter the Chamber! How Chamber of Commerce Membership Can Help Your Business Thrive | Electric Secrets 19:41

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BizVox Spotlights Jennifer Wagner, Richland Area Chamber of Commerce When you become a member of a local Chamber of Commerce, you don't just gain access to an exciting network of like-minded, local businesses and organizations, your business becomes eligible for a variety of great benefits and opportunities. On this episode of BizVox, a part of the…