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Two Stand-Up Gals

Erica Spera and Teresa DeGaetano

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Stand-up comedian Erica Spera is now joined by comedian Teresa DeGaetano to laugh and talk about it all. From their rants of the week, standup stories, working out their new material, celebrity news, body image, and the list goes on... Join us for what feels like a weekly yap session with your friends, unfiltered and real. (Formerly known as the Shooters Gotta Shoot Podcast)
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The SCP Foundation Database

The SCP Foundation Database

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Experience the SCP Foundation’s database of dangerous and perplexing phenomena in this immersive audio adaption of the long-running collaborative horror fiction series, featuring both its early writings (presented in numerical order) and other, later works. The voice of the Database is Joshua Alan Lindsay. The extended voice cast includes Brittany Carlton, Spera Crinis, Oktober Crow, Lee Daniel, Lisa Hogan, Christian Jasper, Kendra 'Izzy' Murray, Romeo Rosales, Jr., Martin Taylor, and Breck ...
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What's Up Cuz?

Lisa Valastro & Erica Spera

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Cousins Lisa Valastro (Cake Boss) and Erica Spera (Comedian) sit down to share family stories from behind the scenes of the Cake Boss family. Join us like it's sunday dinner as we answer fan emails about life, love, and of course family. Don't miss out on what happens when the cameras stop rolling. Email us: [email protected]
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This Is Why

Laura Lane, Angela Spera - Headgum

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Comedians and authors Laura Lane and Angela Spera give best friend advice on pop culture, politics, news headlines, workplace dynamics, dating, parenting, friendship and whatever else is on your mind.
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Hosted by Northern Essex Community College students Courtney Spera and Tommy Matatall, Breaking the Norm is all about discussing topics that may at times be uncomfortable to discuss, including politics, social injustices, and current events.
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20 Minutes of Fire

20 Minutes of Fire

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NYC Comedians Erica Spera and Julian G are here to bring some hype into your life. This high energy tag team brings on a fellow comedian every week to answer some Chuck Klosterman Hypertheticals and their own ridiculous hypotheticals. 3 Comedians, 20 Minutes of Fire. @20firemin - [email protected]
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Take a moment to delve into the life and times of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Starting in present day and working back through history, each episode in this 6-part series highlights a decade of RBG's life. Hear from RBG herself in a new interview, and some of the people who know her best, including her granddaughter Clara Spera, law school classmate Professor Arthur Miller, and equal pay activist and Supreme Court plaintiff Lilly Ledbetter. CNN's Poppy Harlow and Jeffrey Toobi ...
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Grandmother

Peoples Media

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Young women and men sit down with their grandparents to ignite the humanizing conversations they never have before. To gain an understanding of who they are, who they were, and what they have to teach given their generations of experience. Grandmother is a time-capsule. A coveted memory for families, and a direct channel to those lessons that can only come with age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Founder Storiez

ephraim yarmak

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The purpose of "FounderStoriez Channel" is to interview Entrepreneurs from around the world to share their story, experience, and wisdom with you so you can learn from them and be inspired.
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"Hostages" takes you into the heart of the most striking hostage situations in contemporary history. From Munich ’72 to Tehran ’79, via the Stockholm syndrome, each episode revisits those suspended moments when the entire world held its breath. Who are the captors? What do the hostages endure? What is really happening behind the scenes? Investigation, tension, immersion. True stories, real voices, hard facts — where drama meets history and geopolitics. Through a tense and thoroughly research ...
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WRAP DRINKS

ShittyRigs

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Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. For years, Shitty Rigs has been a platform for filmmakers to showcase the ingenuity and problem solving skills they use to get the shots they need. Building upon that philosophy, we present Wrap Drinks; a podcast dedicated to talking with those same film & television professionals as they tell us what got into the industry, offer tips & tricks they’ve learned, and share some of their more thrilling experiences from set. There's a fine line between "shitty" and "ge ...
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One-on-one chats with commercial directors, advertising agency creatives, actors, editors, producers, crew and more. Filmmaker Jordan Brady has directed of over 1300 spots , 4 feature films, 3 full-length documentaries and one Netflix special. The show is edited by Jake Brady. Jordan is Founder of Commercial Directing Film School and owner of True Gentleman Industries, aka True Gent, a commercial production company in Los Angeles. Respect The Process, since 2013.
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The Filmumentaries Podcast – Exploring the Unsung Heroes of Cinema. Go beyond the credits and uncover the untold stories of the filmmakers, artists, and craftspeople who bring your favorite movies to life. Hosted by filmmaker, author, and film historian Jamie Benning, The Filmumentaries Podcast offers in-depth conversations with the behind-the-scenes legends of Hollywood and beyond. Each episode features exclusive interviews with art directors, production designers, VFX artists and superviso ...
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Filmmakers Academy presents two of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. We explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the needs of filmmakers. Stop what you’re doing this very moment and subscribe to Filmmakers Academy to watch LIVE episodes for free on the FA Platform! While full audio episodes are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, you can watch past ...
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Join Dr. Dave Striegel, who has a background in sport psychology and dentistry, as he interviews dental professionals who have high-level sports histories, talking about how their sports experiences have helped them and can help others.
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Bringing together healthcare providers, business leaders and forward thinkers at the intersection of healthcare and real estate to explore optimizing human, property, or professional performance. In conversations with innovators, industry disruptors and strategy masters inspired by progressive medical procedures, health & wellness therapies and investment real estate solutions we analyze how to deliver better patient care using medical office buildings, surgery centers, urgent care centers a ...
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Rob Spera is a film and television director, educator, and the author of Film/TV Director’s Field Manual: 70 Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking. With decades of experience directing features, episodic television, and theatre, Rob brings a deeply practical, human-centred approach to directing and leadership. In this conversation, we discuss: Why Rob d…
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So long 2025. In this episode, I pay tribute to my longtime collaborator and dear friend, Pat Finn, reflecting on our twenty years of creative partnership in commercial filmmaking shooting Valley Toyota. Pat starred as "Pat" in "Pat TV" campaign from LT, the Phoenix agency also mourning their dear Pat. Just me babbling through heartfelt stories and…
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In this episode, we sit down with Ori Barzilay, Partner at Team8, to explore what truly drives exceptional founders and investors. Ori shares his journey from elite military service and competitive sports to becoming one of the youngest partners at a tier-1 venture firm. We discuss winning mentality, humility, intuition in investing, founder-team d…
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E & T are back this week catching up on Erica's big headlining show in her hometown, and Teresa's reuniting with her Turkey Leg Speed Date with Q from Impractical Jokers. The gals talk about the challenges of performing in front of people you know, writing new material, staying clean, and how the late night comedy game has changed. Join the Patreon…
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Jon's Kickstarter Link Summary In this conversation, Jon Spira discusses his new book 'I'll Settle for Nothingness: Conversations with Mike Hodges', detailing the genesis of the book, his friendship with the legendary filmmaker, and the exploration of Hodges' versatile career. The discussion covers many things including the making of 'Morons from O…
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Filmmaker Barry Walton and I discuss the value of passion projects, the lessons learned from giving back, and the significance of respecting the creative process. Barry shares insights from his many documentary adventures, emphasizing the personal growth that comes from overcoming challenges. The discussion culminates in a reflection on how life te…
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An SCP Tale by Croquembouche:www.scp-wiki.net/omega-kLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Narrator/Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of Dr. Joyce Michaels was provided by Oktober Crow.The voice of the Nurse was provided by Romeo Rosales, Jr.The voice of George Michaels was provided by Lee Daniel.…
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Director Zack Seckler has been steadily working with the best agencies and brands for years. We chat about this Career Migration spot (click to see and read about it in Shots) and so much more. Zach has been featured in every industry publication, on both the advertising and production side. A treat to finally get to chat. COMMERCIAL DIRECTING BOOT…
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In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Zohar Einy, Founder & CEO of Port.io, shares the real story behind building one of the fastest-growing developer platforms in the world. Zohar opens up about raising a $100M Series C at an $800M valuation, one week before his wedding, how partnership (both personal and professional) became an a…
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Rian Johnson has been making movies with his friends since he was a kid. By the time he graduated high school he had amassed a portfolio of over 100 shorts. Though he says, "they weren't all great," his tenacity proved to be essential in his career. After graduating he spent years looking for the money to finance his first feature, "Brick", which l…
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E & T are back this week talking about Therapy Jeff calling out Mel Robbins "Let Them" theory, why nobody is a "good villager" anymore, accepting that some people will never host or coordinate plans, and navigating complicated family dynamics and politics this holiday season. The gals discuss a viral Father of the Bride speech where the man throws …
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Thanks for joining us for another episode of the Filmmakers Academy Podcast! Ready to take your filmmaking to the next level? As a member, you'll get access to monthly virtual group coaching, exclusive networking events, and fresh content released every week. Join today and take advantage of our Holiday Promotional Offer—the lowest price on Annual …
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Premiering 12/15/2025. Early release for members to our Youtube Channel. Only $0.99! https://youtu.be/mk5jg2AwsRI Rian Johnson has been making movies with his friends since he was a kid. By the time he graduated college he had amassed a portfolio of over 100 shorts. Though he says, "they all sucked," his tenacity proved to be essential in his caree…
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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I’m joined by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the writer and artist behind the acclaimed graphic novel Lucas Wars, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Star Wars from a deeply personal, human perspective. Laurent shares his background as an entertainment journalist and how years of…
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E & T are back this week talking about Amy Schumer deleting all the old photos of herself due to her recent weight loss, the pressure of how everyone in Hollywood appears to be shrinking, white knuckling body positivity, our experiences with brutal casting directors, and the mental toll of constantly looking at videos and photos of yourself on soci…
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Chauvet Cinema Group Sales Manager Chad Tiller, sat with us at the 4Wall Vendor Showcase in 2025 to talk lighting, sales approach, and his love for chatting with crew to get feedback on their units. 🏆✅ Follow Us ✅ 🏆ShittyRigs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shittyrigsShittyRigs on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shittyrigsChad Tiller on IG - https…
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Rob Spera is a seasoned director and educator, on the pod to share his journey through the world of filmmaking. With over 25 feature films and 100 hours of television under his belt, Rob brings a wealth of experience and insight into the art of directing. In this episode, we delve into his acclaimed book, "Film and TV Directors Field Manual," explo…
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Director Michael Martin and I delve into the intricacies of the creative industry, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights. Michael discusses his journey from agency life to founding his own production company, Two Seam, highlighting the importance of building genuine relationships in the industry. The conversation touches on the evolv…
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E & T are back this week talking about their Halloween weekend fails, the Housewives of Salt Lake City, and why we need to let Obama and Michelle retire. The gals discuss Eat Pray Love and if they really believe traveling helps you "find yourself", and Erica has a run in with a comedy agent who tries to steal the gig from his client. The end of the…
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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I speak with art director and supervising art director Dominic Masters, whose decades-long career spans some of the biggest films and series of the last 40 years. He grew up around movie sets thanks to his father, the legendary production designer Tony Masters (2001: A Space Odyssey, Papillon, Dune), a…
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Jacques Benkoski, Managing Partner at USVP, joins the show for a candid, wise, and insightful conversation on venture capital, company building, and life. Jacques opens up about: Growing up without money and raising kids young The emotional moment he finally felt financially secure Why are many serial entrepreneurs driven by unresolved childhood sc…
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CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRIES BY Kain Pathos Crow:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-158www.scp-wiki.net/experiment-log-158-aawww.scp-wiki.net/experiment-log-158-agLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of Dr. Heinrich Drie…
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444 days in Tehran - Hostages of the revolution Hostages explores the most significant hostage situations in contemporary history through gripping and well-documented accounts. From Munich to Tehran, the series reveals the psychological, political, and geopolitical stakes of these tragedies that shook the world. Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiomea…
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E & T are back this week talking about the new AI Spotify DJ, and how Jay Shetty and Mel Robbins are the new "Live, Laugh, Love", and Jameela Jamil's recent move back to London because of US beauty aging pressures of the industry. Teresa has set a new goal for herself of cleaning out and redoing her apartment furniture for the first time in 13 year…
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Sergio Lazarov is an international live producer and multi-cam director. Starting his career abroad, now based in the United States, his Spanish language productions of The Voice, X-Factor, and The Grammys have taken him around the world. Sergio leans on his background in post-production and love for music to help inform his camera cuts during live…
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E & T are back this week talking about marathon signs, the Louvre jewel heist, and a big announcement that they've made a pivot and are hosting a trip to Greece! (no more Bali trip). Teresa is back from her parents big anniversary weekend and ready to Walk it Off about waiting in line culture. The NY Post's recent article claims waiting on line is …
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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast I speak with author and film historian Jay Glennie about his new book, The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time ...In Hollywood. Jay has a real gift for pulling together people, memories and materials, and this book is packed with insight from the cast and crew, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Br…
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The Ouvéa Grotto hostage crisis in New Caledonia Hostages explores the most significant hostage situations in contemporary history through gripping and well-documented accounts. From Munich to Tehran, the series reveals the psychological, political, and geopolitical stakes of these tragedies that shook the world. Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit audiome…
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In this bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, host Jamie Benning, that's me... talks with author and filmmaker John Walsh about his new book The Art and Making of Gladiator II. Walsh discusses how he was approached by Abrams Books and Paramount Pictures to chronicle the creation of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, offering rare insights into…
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Stockholm, 1973 - The robbery that trouble psychology Hostages explores the most significant hostage situations in contemporary history through gripping and well-documented accounts. From Munich to Tehran, the series reveals the psychological, political, and geopolitical stakes of these tragedies that shook the world. Hosted by Audiomeans. Visit au…
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This episode was requested by Patreon patron, Montana Lisette. To join them in their support of the show, and to gain access to a number of patron-exclusive benefits, visit www.patreon.com/thescpfoundationdatabase.----An SCP Tale by stormbreath:www.scp-wiki.net/ambrose-transylvaniaLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of Wal…
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I sit down with the talented director Quinn Katherman, whose creative vision has brought to life memorable commercials, including the Super Bowl spot with Cardi B and the humorous Downy campaign. Quinn shares her journey from a creative director to a celebrated director, revealing the insights and experiences that have shaped her unique approach to…
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E & T are back this week and Erica is fresh off her bestie's wedding weekend. They discuss the JLo Howard Stern interview where she claims she has "never been truly loved". Then they discuss a recent article "The Rise of the Avoidant Woman" and their thoughts on if women are truly being avoidant or if they are simply setting higher standards and st…
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In this episode of Founder Stories, we sit down with Dan Povitsky, co-founder of Vine Ventures, to explore the deeply personal and professional story behind one of the fastest-growing venture firms in the world. From an immigrant upbringing and academic family roots to launching a $60M fund at the height of COVID, Dan shares the principles, lessons…
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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with sibling filmmakers Claire and Anthony Bueno, the creative team behind Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters - a feature documentary more than a decade in the making, and the definitive oral history of one of the most beloved comedies of all time. The Buenos spent years intervie…
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Olympic Hell - Hostage taking at the 1972 Munich Olympics Hostages explores the most significant hostage situations in contemporary history through gripping and well-documented accounts. From Munich to Tehran, the series reveals the psychological, political, and geopolitical stakes of these tragedies that shook the world. Hosted by Audiomeans. Visi…
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E & T are back this week talking about the controversy surrounding the Riyadh comedy festival, and how the power of the industry has changed in comedy. They then discuss the highly anticipated "The Life of a Showgirl" album and how the pressure to produce content quickly has impacted the quality of Taylor Swift. The end of the episode features a Pa…
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CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY various authors:www.scp-wiki.net/log-of-extranormal-eventsLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supp…
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