Best Brian Levitt Podcasts (2025)

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186 — Kent Seki: Director of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey & Cinematographer of TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 1:13:56

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In another Christmas-themed episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Kent Seki, the director of the new theatrical short "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey," which is attached to the new SpongBob film. The two discuss this continuation of the Mutant Mayhem universe and its anti-AI message, as well as Seki's work as c…

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185 — Andrew Joustra: Screenwriter of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey 40:05

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In this Christmas-themed episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Andrew Joustra, the screenwriter of the new theatrical short "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey," which is attached to the new SpongBob film. The two discuss this continuation of the Mutant Mayhem universe and its anti-AI message.Sound engineering by I…

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Santa rallies, recovery regimes, and a K-Pop economy 21:16

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when asset managers release their prognostications for the next 12 months, and investors hope that a Santa rally delivers a late-December boost to their portfolios. In our last episode of 2025, Brian Levitt explains why he wanted to name Invesco’s 2026 outlook “K-Pop,” but decided on “Resilience and Rebalan…

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184 —Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, Paul Allor, Caleb Goellner & Jake Thomas: IDW's TMNT: Battle Nexus 49:48

17d ago49:48

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews IDW's murderer's row of writers helming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Battle Nexus. Writers Tom Waltz, Erik Burnham, Paul Allor and Caleb Goellner, plus editor Jake Thomas , offer a preview on IDW's take on the Battle: Nexus and how they chose the multiversal villains for the IDW TMNT to face off aga…

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183 — BNG 1:1 Scale Mouser (Convo w Designer Justin Ishmael) 44:18

23d ago44:18

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with toy designer Justin Ishmael about the release of the BNG 1:1 scale Mouser available for preorder on Thursday 12/4/2025. The two-foot tall behemoth is fully articulated and lights up, making it an incredible centerpiece for any TMNT collection. In the interview, Ishmael details its development and exp…

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Erik Levitt, CEO of Viper Networks on Wireless, Entrepreneurship & Reinvention | EP:11 37:43

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In Episode 11 of Whiskey and Wireless, Ron Willett sits down with Erik Levitt, CEO of Viper Networks, for a fast-moving, story-filled conversation about the wild road from rural Dominica to building a full-scale wireless carrier. Erik shares how growing up in the Caribbean shaped his mindset, what it took to launch his first company at 21, and how …

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182 — Cortopia Studios on TMNT: Empire City: The First TMNT VR Game 24:30

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Tom Waltz and Ace St. Germain, Creative Director of Cortopia Studios, developers of the first TMNT VR game in history: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City. After sampling the game at New York Comic Con, VanHooker interviewed the duo about the game's mechanics, its surprising choice of …

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Global Telecom, War Crimes, and Wireless Strategy with Paul Ruppert | EP:10 40:41

2M ago40:41

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In Episode 10 of The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast, Ron Willett sits down with industry veteran Paul Ruppert, President of Global Point View Ltd., for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet. From launching one of the first GSM networks in North America to negotiating 100+ international roaming agreements, Paul has shaped global telecom polic…

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181 - Palladium Books: TMNT & Other Strangeness Redux Edition RPG 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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Go deep into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles history with this episode of Turtle Tracks Podcast! This time, host Brian VanHooker chats with the guys at Palladium Books to talk all about the Redux Edition RPG of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Transdimensional Adventures." Well before there were any …

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From ClearSky to Vonage: Fraud, Family, and the Future of Messaging with Meredith Wiegman | EP:8 38:06

2M ago38:06

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In this episode, Ron Willett sits down with Meredith Wiegman, Senior Product Manager, Fraud at Vonage, to talk about her remarkable journey; from joining ClearSky Technologies with no telecom background to becoming one of the most respected voices in business messaging and fraud prevention. Meredith opens up about balancing career and motherhood, h…

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Brian Stafford, CEO of nativeMsg, on RCS, AI, and the Messaging Revolution | EP:9 39:19

2M ago39:19

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In Episode 9, Ron Willett sits down with Brian Stafford, CEO of nativeMsg, for a deep dive into the future of business messaging, and why RCS is finally having its moment. Brian shares his 7+ year journey building an RCS-first company, how nativeMsg is transforming messaging into rich, interactive experiences, and why timing, AI integration, and us…

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The AI “bubble,” commercial real estate, and extraordinary monetary policy 33:57

2M ago33:57

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As talk of an “AI bubble” hits the headlines, we discuss key differences between today’s artificial intelligence spending and the tech bubble of the late 1990s. We also talk to Invesco Real Estate’s Chase Bolding and Charlie Rose about opportunities in real estate credit and equities. And, with extraordinary monetary policies facing some recent cri…

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180 — Randy Falk: NECA VP on TMNT Ben Cooper Costume Kids 32:05

2M ago32:05

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For this Halloween-themed episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with Randy Falk, the VP and General Manager of Product Development for NECA Toys. While NECA offers a wide variety of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys, Falk talks in depth about the newly announced Ben Cooper TMNT Costume Kids, part of the Ben Cooper Costume Kids toyline, which faithful…

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179 — Louie Joyce: Artist on IDW's New Tales of the TMNT Comic 36:21

2M ago36:21

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Louie Joyce, the artist behind IDW's new Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. Tales of the TMNT is the comic adaptation of Mutant Mayhem and the Tales of the TMNT cartoon series on Paramount+ and the comic's first issue is on sale now. The preorder deadline for issue #2 is 10/27/2025Sound…

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178 — Mikey Levitt: Writer on IDW's Tales of the TMNT comic 27:26

3M ago27:26

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Mikey Levitt, the writer of the first three issues of IDW's new Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. Tales of the TMNT is the comic adaptation of Mutant Mayhem and the Tales of the TMNT cartoon series on Paramount+ and the comic's first three-issue arc follows Donatello on a trip toma rob…

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The government shutdown, gold prices, and the state of the economy 26:02

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177 — GraniteCon 2025 Panel on Archie's TMNT Adventures 51:18

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In this special episode of TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST is the audio from GraniteCon 2025's TMNT panel hosted by Brian VanHooker. The panel focused on Archie Comics' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic from the 1990s and featured Ken Mitchroney, Chris Allan, Steve Lavigne, Jim Lawson, Michael Dooney, Eric Talbot and Tom Waltz.Sound engineering b…

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From Small-Town Wyoming to Worldwide Roaming Leader with Randall Peterson | EP:7 32:52

3M ago32:52

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In this episode of Whiskey & Wireless, host Ron Willett sits down with Randall Peterson, a telecom veteran with over 20 years of experience in roaming and regional wireless. From his early career at Union Wireless in Wyoming to his current role at Comfone, Randall shares unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing regional carriers…

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176 — Gary Barker: Artist of Garfield meets the TMNT & 40 Years of Garfield 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with artist Gary Barker, who has been drawing Garfield for more than 40 years. Barker was the artist of the 1991 crossover "Garfield Meets the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" featured in the magazines of both Garfield and the TMNT. With new "Garfello" products from NECA, Kidrobot and others, Turtle Tracks w…

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175 — Dave Fawcett AKA The TMNT Collector: Guinness World Record Holder for Largest TMNT Collection 59:41

3M ago59:41

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Dave Fawcett, better known as "The TMNT Collector." Just recently, Fawcett was recognized by Guinness World Records for having the biggest collection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles memorabilia on Earth and, during the conversation, he details the process of being recognized by Guinness while also …

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174 — Fero Pe & Luis Delgado, IDW Artists: Live from GraniteCon TMNT 14:57

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Live from GraniteCon 2025, host Brian VanHooker chats with penciler/painter Fero Pe and colorist Luis Delgado to discuss TMNT x Godzilla, the upcoming miniseries crossover from IDW comics.Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/By Brian VanHooker

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173 — Mateus Santolouco, IDW TMNT Artist: Live from GraniteCon TMNT 6:52

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Live from GraniteCon 2025, host Brian VanHooker has a quick chat with IDW TMNT artist Mateus Santolouco. The two go into detail on Shredder's redesign for IDW's new ongoing Shredder series and Mateus weighs in on Shredders from years past.Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/…

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172 — Chris Vance, Artist: Live from GraniteCon TMNT 30:42

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Live from GraniteCon 2025, host Brian VanHooker chats with artist Chris Vance, who has done several TMNT covers for IDW and who has an exclusive print of the Archie Future Turtles on sale at GraniteCon. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/By Brian VanHooker

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Long rates, the US dollar, and the global debt market 25:02

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Rising long rates globally have caused some concern among investors. We discuss why meaningfully higher long rates are a tail risk, but not our base case. Plus, we talk to Hemant Baijal, Head of Macro Alpha and Co-Head of Emerging Markets Debt, about some big shifts this year in international market performance and the US dollar. (Invesco Distribut…

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171 — Jonathan Alexandratos: Author of "Free with Every Kids' Meal" on TMNT Fast Food Toys 1:33:57

4M ago1:33:57

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by author Jonathan Alexandratos, who recently released the book "Free with Every Kids' Meal: The Cultural Impact of Fast Food Toys." Beginning with the classic Burger King Kids Club TMNT toys to the recent release of the TMNT x Hello Kitty Happy Meal Toys from McDonald's, the two discuss every fast fo…

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170 — Trevor Zammit: NECA's TMNT Brand Manager on 2012 TMNT Line 59:39

4M ago59:39

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes back NECA's Trevor Zammit to Turtle Tracks Podcast to talk all about the upcoming line of 2012 TMNT figures. The two discuss their favorite things about the series, how the toy line developed at NECA and the unique challenges of making toys using the 3d models straight from the show. The preorders for …

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25+ Years in Wireless: From College Baseball Hall of Fame to Telecom Exec with Chip Damato | EP:6 35:20

4M ago35:20

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In this episode, Ron Willett sits down with Chip Damato, Director of Business Development at ClearSky Technologies and former COO of Inland Cellular, to talk about the evolution of the wireless industry over the last 25+ years. From the days of ringtones and flip phones to today’s RCS campaigns and network authentication, Chip shares real stories, …

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169 — Rob Paulsen: Voice of Rapahel in TMNT 1987 & Donatello in TMNT 2012 47:35

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Legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen returns to Turtle Tracks Podcast to talk all about playing Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. With host Brian VanHooker, Paulsen discusses getting the job as Raphael, working with his fellow Turtles and the longstanding friendship the foursome has held onto since the show ended. Sound eng…

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168 — Daniel Elson: Artist for TMNT NECA Box Art 1:10:43

4M ago1:10:43

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In this episode of TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST, host Brian VanHooker interviews artist Daniel Elson, who worked on packaging art for NECA Toys, specifically many of the early VHS-style boxes for the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. Elson breaks down the details of the artwork for Mondo Gecko, Metalhead, the Pizza Monster and more while also explai…

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A surge in IPOs, stablecoins, and two key sector opportunities in mid-caps 25:00

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Mid-cap manager Justin Livengood joins the podcast to discuss the surge in initial public offerings — a trend that he believes is more than just a temporary pop in activity. We also discuss why industrials and financials are his two favorite sectors right now, as well as his thoughts on stablecoins. (Invesco Distributors, Inc.)…

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167 — Dan Watters & Alex Paknadel: Writers of IDW's 'Shredder' and 'Casey Jones' Series 36:28

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Just in time for the preorder deadline for Casey Jones #1 on 8/11/25 (today!) host Brian VanHooker chats with two comic book writers at IDW comics who are launching two upcoming series about two core TMNT characters. Dan Watters is writing the Shredder series, which is hitting shelves in August, while Alex Paknadel is writing the Casey Jones mini-s…

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166 — Bob Fuentes III: Storyboard Artist on TMNT 1987 & Playmates Toys Sticker Art 56:52

5M ago56:52

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with animation veteran Bob Fuentes III, who worked on nearly half the episodes of the original 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Here, Fuentes shares his early days in the animation industry working for companies like Marvel, and then what it was like working for Fred Wolf on the TMNT. He also sh…

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Steve Legge, CEO of Netnumber on Mission Impossible, Auto Racing and Business | EP:4 32:18

5M ago32:18

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In this episode, we sit down with Steve Legge, CEO of Netnumber, to talk telecom, leadership, and what Mission Impossible has to do with...well, anything. From his love of auto racing to the real-world challenges of modern networks, Steve shares stories, lessons, and laughs you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe for weekly conversations with telec…

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165 — Will Meugniot: Co-Developer of Would-Be 2001 WB TMNT Cartoon, Storyboards on TMNT 1987 & 2003 1:00:18

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by animation legend Will Meugniot, who details his storyboard work on both the 1987 TMNT series as well as the 2003 series. Meugniot also reveals that he was one of the developers behind the unmade 2001 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon that was planned for WB and he shares what might have been for…

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164 — Frank Simms: Singing voice of Raphael in TMNT: Coming Out of Their Shells 44:59

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Frank Simms, who provided the singing voice of Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells: Simms recalls the recording, including the song "Walk Straight"Sound engineering by Ian Willaims. Follw Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podca…

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163 — Granite Con 2025: September 19-21, 2025 in Manchester, NH 19:49

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Get your tickets now for Granite Con 2025, which runs from September 19 to 21 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton and the SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH ( https://www.granitecon.com/ ). In this Turtle Tracks episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Chris Proulx, one of the co-founders of Granite State Comic Con, a must-see destination for fans of the …

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162 — Leif Tilden: Actor inside Donatello Suit in TMNT 1990 & TMNT: The Secret of the Ooze 1:57:00

6M ago1:57:00

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In time for the re-release of the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles this August 17th and 20th for the film's 35th anniversary, host Brian VanHooker chats with Leif Tilden, the actor inside the Donatello suit in both TMNT (1990) and TMNT: The Secret of the Ooze (1991). The two discuss what it was like for Tilden to stay in those turtle suits fo…

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Stephen Curran, CTO at Cable Bahamas on Yachts, Being Irish in the Carribean and Business | EP:4 33:28

6M ago33:28

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In Episode 4 of The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast, host Ron Willett sits down with another industry voice for a no-fluff conversation about what’s really happening in telecom. They dig into the wins, the growing pains, and why wives think yachts are more dangerous than fishing boats - over a pour of great whiskey. 🎧 Subscribe for future episodes and…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCENT: TMNT 1990 Back in Theaters Nationwide 8/17 & 8/20 2025 from Fathom Entertainment 1:30

6M ago1:30

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“Cowabunga!” - Turtlemania is Back! - Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Fathom Entertainment, Saga Arts, and Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Bringing The ClassicMovie Back to the Big Screen August 17 and 20Rediscover The Iconic Film - Exclusive “Turtles Unmasked” Featurette OffersNever-Before-Seen Footage from the Tu…

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161 — Douglas De Azevedo: Animation Director on Tales of the TMNT 1:14:08

6M ago1:14:08

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Douglas De Azevedo, an animation director on Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is now on Netflix. In their discussion, Douglas takes us deep into how the animation of Tales of the TMNT is produced and how the look of TMNT: Mutant Mayhem was adapted for the small screen.Sound engineerin…

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The fiscal deficit, international SMID, and the case for optimism 27:29

6M ago27:29

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International equity managers are in vogue again, so we visited with Portfolio Manager David Nadel about the case for international small- and mid-cap (SMID) stocks. In other news, we ponder how many burgers the One Big Beautiful Bill could buy. And we dive into Brian Levitt’s “pessimism aversion” and why he prefers to stay optimistic about the big…

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160 - Sue Blu: Voice Director for TMNT 1987 34:35

6M ago34:35

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This week, host Brian VanHooker welcomes a genuine animation legend onto the Turtle Tracks Podcast, Sue Blu. Having played characters like Arcee in 'Transformers' and Nanny Smurf, Blu moved over to voice direction where she became one of the most prolific voice directors of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Among the many, many shows she's been a part of…

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Tony Tagliareni - Head of Sales at ClearSky Technologies | EP:3 35:17

7M ago35:17

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In this episode of The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast, host Ron Willett sits down with ClearSky’s Head of Sales, Tony Tagliareni. The two talk about their decades-long friendship, how the wireless industry has evolved, and what’s next for messaging, from A2P to RCS and beyond. It’s an honest, laid-back conversation between two people who’ve seen the …

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159 — Sean Sevestre: Visual Development on TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 54:39

7M ago54:39

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Sean Sevestre, an artist who was in the visual development department of the 2023 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Sevestre talks about creating the first painted representations of the characters designed by Woodrow White like Superfly, Bebop and Rocksteady and designing the Laird b…

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158 — Khary Randolph: Artist on TMNT 2003, Turtle Forever & IDW Comics 50:44

7M ago50:44

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes artist Khary Randolph onto the podcast. Randolph wore several different hats for the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, originally working on licensing art and then on the series and its finale movie, Turtles Forever. Years later he returned to the TMNT via IDW comics working on a variety of pro…

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157 — TurtleCon Burbank, CA - 6/21/2025 - with Julio Galvez 38:09

7M ago38:09

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Julio Galvez, owner of WE CAN BE HEROES COMICS in Chatsworth, California and founder of COMICS & COCKTAILS, a quarterly event in Burbank, CA. On June 21, 2025, Comics & Cocktails will be themed as TURTLECON 2025 bringing fans together with TMNT creators from the past and future, including Ken Mitchro…

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Marcelo Frizzo - VP Strategic Accounts North America at Infobip on the Future of Messaging | EP:2 33:36

7M ago33:36

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In this episode of The Whiskey and Wireless Podcast, Ron Willett sits down with Marcelo Frizzo, VP of Strategic Accounts North America at Infobip. They talk about where messaging is heading, what brands really want from carriers, and how the ecosystem is evolving beyond SMS. It’s a candid, forward-looking conversation with someone who’s been in the…

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156 — Kyle Wlodgya: Super7 Associate Art Director on 2003 TMNT Line 44:40

7M ago44:40

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The second of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In this interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through the new 2003 TMNT line by Super7 including wave one of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the recently revealed Wave Two. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST …

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155 — Kyle Wlodgya: Super7 Associate Art Director on Playmates-Inspired TMNT Line 1:09:38

8M ago1:09:38

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The first of two back-to-back Super7 interviews with Associate Art Director Kyle Wlodyga. In his interview with host Brian VanHooker, Wlodyga goes through a series-by-series breakdown of the toys highlighting the unique challenges and experiences with each wave. And, he talks about whether we'll ever see Undercover Donatello and Heavy MEtal Raphael…

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Trade deficits, the dollar, and diversification 25:45

8M ago25:45

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In this episode, we ask a UK market expert whether the current environment in the US brings back any memories of Brexit, and what that means for diversification in portfolios. We discuss trade deficits and refute the idea that global trade has to have a winner and a loser. Finally, we tackle the persistent question of whether the US dollar is in an…