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Behind The Camera Podcast
by Behind The Camera Studios Ltd
A weekly episodic podcast where I sit down with creators and innovators from across the creative world to uncover the real stories and personalities behind the camera.🎙️ Want to Be a Guest?I'm always looking for interesting voices and fresh stories! If you’ve got insights, experiences, or expertise to share, reach out and let’s talk. Drop me an e-mail at: [email protected] to Socials + More: https://linktr.ee/behindthecamerapod
Episodes
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The Vision Behind Kid Creole & the Coconuts - Crafting and Maintaining Creative Identity with Adriana Kaegi (Ep 144)
Adriana Kaegi has spent her life building worlds. As the visionary behind Kid Creole and the Coconuts, from founding the group to shaping its sound, choreography, and iconic visual identity, she understands what it really means to create something that stands out and stays true. In this episode,...
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Punchlines and Perspectives - Inside the Mind of a Comedy Writer with Ed Driscoll (Ep 143)
Ed Driscoll has spent more than 25 years making people laugh, whether he was writing for television, performing comedy, producing shows, or creating material for some of entertainment’s most recognizable names. The Emmy-winning writer has worked on everything from The Academy Awards and Dennis...
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My Strange Addiction - Exploring 250 Years of American Ventriloquism with April Brucker (Ep 142)
In one of the wildest and funniest episodes of Behind the Camera to date, I'm joined by ventriloquist and comedienne, April Brucker. Appearing on TLC's My Strange Addiction, April talks her journey in ventriloquism, creating characters and watching their personalities develop, and the history of...
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Writing for the Page and The Screen - Stories Built On Lived Experience with Mathew Tekulsky (Ep 141)
Today, I welcome Mathew Tekulsky to Behind the Camera, in what is a fun and light-hearted chat about storytelling and putting lived experience into your writing. Mathew is the author of books such as The Chestnut Tree, and Saving Annie, both of which he has adapted for screen, where he has taken...
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What if Germany Won The War? Exploring Alternative History with Jeff Kildow (Ep 140)
Jeff Kildow writes alternate-history thrillers where war, aviation, espionage, and technology collide with frightening possibilities. He is the son of a World War II veteran, an Air Force veteran himself, and a retired aerospace engineer, which means when Jeff writes about bombers, atomic…
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The Untold Origin Of The Octagon - How Modern Day MMA Came To Be with Greg 'Kazja' Patschull (Ep 139)
Modern MMA didn’t appear out of nowhere. And the story behind its most iconic stage has been debated for decades. In this episode, Greg 'Kazja' Patschull shares his claim as the original creator of the Octagon, tracing its roots back to his early promotions, Cage of Rage, and the blueprint he…
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Stories From a Former Mob Lawyer - Courtroom Drama, Taoism, and The Flow with Bob Martin (Ep 138)
My guest today spent forty years in courtrooms as a prosecutor, a defence attorney, and a trial lawyer who's seen just about everything, including organized crime cases. Then he went back to school for clinical social work and spent years working as a therapist and addiction counselor. Somewhere...
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What's Going On With Behind the Camera? Where We Are and Where We're Going (Ep 137)
Plan A ❌ Plan B ❌ Plan C ✅ Like life, podcasting isn't so simple. You can have all these different ideas and plans of what you want to do, but sometimes, all you can do is give everyone an update as to where things are, and what to look forward to! 🎧 Listen to Behind the Camera Podcast: ➡️...
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Why Your Local History Matters - Culture, Conflict, and The American West with Dan E. Hendrickson (Ep 136)
Today, I'm joined by author, Dan E. Hendrickson. The author of Railroad Man: Legacies Son, amongst other works, Dan isn’t just a storyteller; his life has spanned law enforcement, martial arts, and small business ownership, experiences that have shaped his ability to craft characters with gritty...
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How To Be The Author Of Your Own Story - Giving Life to Every Day Objects with James Walters (Ep 135)
James Walters is a photographer, podcaster, and the author of Meditations of the Mundane and The Little Book of Special Powers.He’s also a dad, mentor, and lifelong creative who helps people reclaim authorship over their lives by using creativity, reflection, and radical honesty. Through his...
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From Ireland to Peru - Preserving and Expanding Family Legacy with Brigid Kennedy (Ep 134)
Brigid Kennedy is a debut YA historical fantasy author, violin teacher, and mother whose series OF IRISH MYTHS & INCAN LEGENDS is rooted in real family history spanning two continents and over a hundred years.Her debut novel LOST — The Lost City of Incan Gold launched on St. Patrick's Day 2026…
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Capturing Baltimore - Food, Photos, and Artistic Storytelling with Sean Dackermann (Ep 133)
Today’s episode is all about shifting perspective. Noticing the details in the everyday and finding beauty in the familiar. My guest, Baltimore‑based creative Sean Dackermann, has spent his life capturing those moments through a camera lens. We talk about Sean’s artistic approach, the stories...
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Imagination and the 9-5 Workday - The Mark, Dystopia, and Getting Nerdy with T.A Thompson (Ep 132)
How would you live your life if you knew it was going to end the day you turned 22? This is the theme that my guest's debut novel tackles. Joining me today is T.A Thompson. Turning to writing as a means to combat the 9-5 grind, we talk being a creative in the corporate world, how this fed into…
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The Impossible Journey - World Champions, Hollywood Directors, And Defining Legacy with Colin Dingelstad (Ep 131)
At 28 years old, Colin Dingelstad stepped into the world of MMA. He had one goal in mind: Become a champion. He was told this was impossible. But determined by his young son, and his burning desire to show him that even when told something is impossible, you can do it, Colin decided to document…
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Are R&B Groups Dying Out? Music, History, and Inspiring The Next Generation with Amani Roberts (Ep 130)
When we think of R&B Groups, we immediately think early to mid-2000s. But what about the groups today? This is one of many themes my guest and I discuss today Joining me in this episode is Amani Roberts. A professional DJ of 20 years, Amani also works with aspiring musicians who are juggling…
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A Benchmark for Better - Accountability Through Honest Reflection (Ep 129)
In this solo episode, I’m taking a moment to be completely honest about where my head’s at. No notes, no script, just a real check‑in. This is my benchmark. The place I’m starting from. And the accountability I’m setting for myself moving forward. If you’re in a season of reflection or trying to...
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The Animation Platform For Everyone - How PIPPA Keeps Creativity In Your Hands with Hogan Shrum (Ep 128)
Hogan Shrum is the co‑founder of PIPPA, an animation platform built for storytellers and creators who want to bring their ideas to life without losing ownership or artistic control. Designed around the belief that technology should empower artists, not replace them, PIPPA gives users the ability…
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Building a Horror-ble Community - A Creator’s Journey Through Horror, TikTok & Cinema with Haunteire (Ep 127)
If you love horror movies like my guest, then this episode is for you! My guest today is horror content creator Haunteire. From paranormal beginnings to graveyard walks, and eventually finding her feet as a creator with the Horror‑ble Monday Movie Club, 2026 has been a year of incredible growth…
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Accountability in Compassion - How To Rebuild and Sustain Your Self-Love with Kerisma Vere (Ep 126)
Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and author who helps people move away from all-or-nothing self-help and toward healing, self-trust, and quality of life. Drawing from lived experience and years of coaching, her work explores trauma-informed, non-prescriptive approaches to change. She’s…
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Girl Gone Wild - Inside the Mind of A Multi-Platform Writer with Courtney Kocak (Ep 125)
Joining me today is writer, podcaster, and comedian Courtney Kocak. We dive into Courtney’s long‑standing career as a multi‑platform writer and performer, from crafting stories for podcasts and TV to building her voice across comedy and memoir. Courtney shares how years of writing, creating, and...
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10 Publishing Myths - Growing Your Audience As An Author with Terry Whalin (Ep 124)
Joining me today is author and publisher, Terry Whalin. Terry Whalin is an editor and author of more than 60 books and has written for more than 50 magazines. Several of Terry’s books have sold over 100,000 copies.We sit down to talk Terry's latest work, 10 Publishing Myths, which talks the...
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How Healing Shaped Reinvention - Stories of Streaming, Music, and Growth with Twoshoes (Ep 123)
In this episode, Irish musician and content creator Twoshoes joins me for a conversation about healing, reinvention, and what it really takes to rebuild your creative identity. We dive into his journey as both a streamer and a musician, how stepping back helped him step forward, how his content...
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Writers of Meaning - Stories of Community And Connection with Valerie Flynn (Ep 122)
Today, I’m joined by author and podcaster Valerie Flynn. After a long career in her family‑run media and production company, Valerie shifted her focus toward writing. A natural community‑builder, she soon found herself in a Discord server full of likeminded creatives - the space that eventually...
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A Spiritual Passage - Healing, Brotherhood, and The Appalachian Trail at 72 with Rand Timmerman (Ep 121)
Today’s conversation dives into the extraordinary story behind A Spiritual Passage. At 72, after overcoming alcoholism and carrying decades of trauma from the Vietnam War, he set out to hike the Appalachian Trail with his brother. What followed was a journey filled with hardship, loss, and...
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From Preacher to Breacher - The Human and Spiritual Side of FBI Work with Eric Robinson (Ep 120)
Recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), after 24 years as a special agent, Eric Robinson worked a range of crimes including white collar, counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption. He served as a SWAT operator, a firearms instructor…
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Gamify Business - Turning Creative Entrepreneurship Into a Winning Strategy with Paul Pape (Ep 119)
Paul Pape is a two-time TEDx speaker and the strategist creative entrepreneurs call when standard business advice has stopped working. After twenty years designing for Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, Nintendo, and Broadway — earning him the nickname Santa for Nerds — he founded Gamify Business to...
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When Persistence Pays Off - How Defying Doubt Led to The Stage with Kris Keppeler (Ep 118)
Kris Keppeler is a narrator, actor, voice actor, and writer. After discovering her singing voice in Jr. High Choir, she’s never quit using her voice to amuse and instigate. She’s impersonated a cat, a prince, a princess, a witch, a dragon, and a president with her voice and narrated/produced over...
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The Power of Podcasting - Maximising Your Show’s Potential with Richard Wilmore (Ep 117)
Today, we welcome award-winning talk show host, podcast producer, and the creative engine behind Make Your Day Richer LLC, Richard Wilmore. He’s spent years mastering the art of the interview, bringing infectious energy, community focus, and a classic daytime-talk vibe to modern digital media....
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From The Page to The Screen - Storytelling and the Power of Creativity with Aaron Ryan (Ep 116)
Award-winning bestselling author, speaker and voice actor Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog and Winston the cat.He is the prolific author of 50+ books, including the bestselling Dissonance 6-book alien invasion saga, the Christian dystopian fiction...
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Eating Around the States - Understanding Authenticity in the Creator Space with MoneyMan (Ep 115)
Today, I am joined by TikTok streamer and food reviewer, MoneyMan. After amassing over 70,000 followers, we discuss Money's journey from day one, what it takes to get to this level, maintain, and grow - And ultimately, how authenticity is the key to success in the world of content. We also…
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Write and Resale - Fabric And Family Adventures with Kira Hartley Klinger (Ep 114)
Today's guest is online reseller and author, Kira Hartley Klinger. Starting from the ground up in the early 2000s, Kira discovered the unique following of vintage fabric and textiles. Opening up an Etsy store as a result, things just grew from there. Two Fabric Wars books later, about the fabrics...
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Authentic Content and Branding - Maximising Your Revenue On TikTok Shop with Jordan West (Ep 113)
This episode explores the fast‑growing world of e‑commerce, creator‑led commerce, and TikTok Shop. I’m joined by Jordan West, founder of the Social Commerce Club - one of the only Platinum‑Rated TikTok Shop agencies in North America. We discuss how brands can build creator ecosystems, the...
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Creating Whispers Bind - Passion, Process, & the Filmmaker’s Path with Joseph Mbah (Ep 112)
Today, my guest is independent filmmaker, Joseph Mbah. With over 15 years in the industry and a wealth of projects under his belt, Joseph is a highly-skilled producer, writer and director with an impressive portfolio. Showcasing movies & TV series spanning multiple genres across platforms like...
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Making Things Happen - Turning Ideas Into Reality (Ep 111)
In today's episode, the theme of which was decided by you, the audience, I break down what it takes to turn an idea into a reality. I talk my process in how I make my podcast what it is on a twice-weekly basis, and also the journey in terms of writing my first book, Behind the Camera - The…
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Writing For Rowan Atkinson To The New Rock Universe with Richard Sparks (Ep 110)
Our guest is Richard Sparks, an English-born writer now based in Los Angeles and the author of the New Rock fantasy series, including his latest release New Rock New Rules. The series draws inspiration from gaming culture — a world Richard discovered later in life — and explores themes of…
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The Painful Differences Between Streaming And Podcasting (Ep 109)
In July 2023, I made the decision to start live streaming on Twitch. Fast forward to July 2025, and streaming was in the rear view mirror as I decided to pursue podcasting as my full-time online venture. I am so incredibly grateful for my time as a streamer, but it for sure came with some...
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Understanding Dyslexia, Learning, and the Brain with Russell Van Brocklen (Ep 108)
Russell Van Brocklen is a New York State Senate-funded dyslexia researcher and founder of DyslexiaClasses.com. Severely dyslexic himself, Russell was told he would never read at grade level. He now reads and writes at the graduate level and has built a method that helps families do the same for...
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Creativity and Passion - Inside the World of Game Collecting and Streaming With George "SoberPsycho" DiPietro (Ep 107)
For the first time in over a year, we welcome back a live-streamer to the world of Behind the Camera! Today's guest is George DiPietro, streaming under SoberPsycho. We discuss George's streaming journey, with all its twists and turns, take a deep dive into the world of collecting, and…
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Behind The Lens - Success, Setbacks & Reinvention with Scott Proposki (Ep 106)
In this episode of Behind the Camera, I sit down with former White House and National Geographic events photographer Scott Proposki. We explore Scott’s journey through the world of high‑profile photography, what it was really like working behind the scenes at major events, and how the COVID...
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Small Actions, Real Impact - Mental Health Awareness Week (Ep 105)
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 runs from 11th - 17th May, and this year’s theme is all about Taking Action. In this episode, I talk openly about what taking action has looked like in my own life, the small steps that helped me, and why this week continues to matter. If you’re navigating your…
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The Class of ‘74 - Nostalgia, Resilience, And The Power of Community with Laura Van Wormer (Ep 104)
Laura Van Wormer is the creative force behind "The Class of ’74," a serialized fictional podcast that blends nostalgia, drama, and meticulous historical detail. Set in 1971–1974 in a well-heeled Connecticut suburb of New York City, the show has been praised for its authenticity and…
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Podcast (Ep 103)
Want to start your own podcast, but don't know where to begin? We've all been there! In truth, it takes doing to really learn what it is you're doing. Of course, it helps having some direction, and knowing what it is you want to say - Which is why today I bring to you the things I wish I knew...
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The Fulfilment Journey - Growth and Empowerment with Amy Lenius (Ep 102)
Amy Lenius is the Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, Professional Speaker, and Next Level Certified Personal Development & Success Coach.Today, we take a deep dive into the links between personal development and success - Mindfulness and self-awareness, and how she applies her...
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Health, Wealth, and Love - Defining Success with Alan Lazaros (Ep 101)
Today I’m joined by Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University. In this episode, we dive into success philosophies, personal growth, and what it truly means to live a fulfilling life. Alan shares his journey, the principles behind NLU, and the mindset shifts that can help anyone level...
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The Journey So Far - 100 Episodes of Behind the Camera with Logaaaaan64 (Ep 100)
Episode 100 of Behind the Camera marks a huge milestone -The Journey So Far. To celebrate, the roles are reversed as Logaaaaan64 steps in as guest interviewer for a special deep‑dive into the story behind the show. We explore the full arc of the journey: going from streamer → podcaster → author…
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Quiet Voices in a Noisy World - Cultural Impact and Perspective with Alan Govenar (Ep 99)
In Episode 99 of Behind the Camera, documentary filmmaker Alan Govenar joins us to discuss his latest film, Quiet Voices in a Noisy World. We explore the making of the documentary, his time in Jasper, and the powerful themes of community, historical trauma, and cultural relevance that run...
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The Scientific Approach to Storytelling Through Music - Mark Winters' Poetic Story (Ep 98)
Mark Winters' story takes on a unique blend of poetry, science, and rock music. A touring musician across the USA and Canada, Mark delivers high-energy performances that go beyond just sound, tapping into the power of storytelling through music, all while weaving in his passion for science. In…
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Storytelling Through Photography with Kirk Voclain - Capturing the Visual and Written Word (Ep 97)
Today, I am joined photographer and writer, Kirk Voclain. Kirk has over 45 years of photography experience, dedicating his career to capturing powerful, emotionally charged moments, with a reputation for capturing the story behind his shots. Kirk is also the founder of Pro4uM.com (pro-4-u-M.com)…
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From Film to Amazon Studios: The Career of Young Sherlock Executive Producer Marc Resteghini (Ep 96)
Following the release of Young Sherlock, I sit down with Executive Producer Marc Resteghini to discuss his career in film and television, working with Guy Ritchie, what goes into the role of an EP, and what’s next. 🎧 Listen to Behind the Camera Podcast: ➡️...
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Inside a 40-Year Career in TV Directing & Documentary Filmmaking - Craig D. Forrest (Ep 95)
Award-winning TV director & documentary filmmaker, Craig D. Forrest, has traveled to 160 countries and 6 continents for such clients as CBS, ABC, Discovery Channel, A&E, Animal Planet, PBS, Fox Sports, Travel Channel, HBO, Warner Bros, Lions Gate Films, World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, Voice of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A weekly episodic podcast where I sit down with creators and innovators from across the creative world to uncover the real stories and personalities behind the camera.🎙️ Want to Be a Guest?I'm always looking for interesting voices and fresh stories! If you’ve got insights, experiences, or expertise to share, reach out and let’s talk. Drop me an e-mail at: [email protected] to Socials + More: https://linktr.ee/behindthecamerapod
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Behind The Camera Studios Ltd
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A weekly episodic podcast where I sit down with creators and innovators from across the creative world to uncover the real stories and personalities behind the camera.🎙️ Want to Be a Guest?I'm always looking for interesting voices and fresh stories! If you’ve got insights, experiences, or...
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