Beyond the Break

Episodes

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   S02E26: Building brand awareness, with Thurman Wilson

   Beyond the Break Podcast brings all things marketing to the table as we continue our themed episodes in support of the bands competing in this season of The Big Break Contest! Tonight’s guest, Thurman Wilson, event coordinator extraordinaire, lends his insight on how to be positively visible as…

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   Jul 14, 2023

   59m
2. S02E25: Promoting your music video, with Jon Frye

   This week, Beyond The Break Podcast shifts gears from video production to marketing! Season 4 of the Contest is now in the voting round, so we want to give our competing bands some insight on how to best gain visibility, votes, and followers. We welcome our Marketing Director Jon Frye to discuss...

   Jul 7, 2023

   57m
3. S02E24: Regroup with Eyal, Ben, and Robyn

   It's been a couple of weeks since our last podcast. In this episode Eyal, Ben, and Robyn share their stories from the past 2 weeks and recap Season 4 of The Big Break as the Round 1 Challenge submission deadline approaches!

   Jun 30, 2023

   1h 05m
4. S02E23: Exploring Video Editing and Animation with Matthew Arthur Cooper

   Join us on Beyond the Break Podcast as we explore the fascinating world of post-production in video with our special guest, Matthew Arthur Cooper. Matthew, a multi-talented artist from Jersey City, shares his passion for art, animation, and music, and takes us on a journey through his artistic...

   Jun 9, 2023

   59m
5. S02E22: Unleashing Creativity in Music Video Post-Production with Noah Mittman

   In this captivating episode of Beyond the Break Podcast, we sit down with Noah Mittman, a Colorado-based filmmaker, adventurer, and the mastermind behind Snowman Films. Join us as we dive into the captivating world of music video post-production, exploring Noah's wealth of knowledge and expertise...

   Jun 1, 2023

   1h 04m
6. S02E21: Music Video Production with Eric Parker of Seventh Side Productions

   Welcome videographer and musician Eric Parker of Seventh Side Productions to this week’s episode of Beyond The Break. Eric has performed music since he was 8 years old, learning the fundamentals of guitar, drums, and vocals. Throughout childhood, he was deeply involved in his school’s choir and...

   May 25, 2023

   58m
7. S02E20: Movie Magic on set with Filmmaker Rick Berry

   This episode of Beyond the Break we welcome director Rick Berry. Rick is a audio-visual creative entrepreneur from Massachusetts. He served previously as an Audio Visual Specialist in the United States Air Force, and has since continued to improve his craft by achieving new production-related...

   May 18, 2023

   58m
8. S02E19: Essential Tips for a Successful First Time on Set with Jeremy Ciliberto

   Welcome to "Beyond the Break," where we dive into the world of on-set video production. In this episode, we'll be speaking with Jeremy Ciliberto, a talented filmmaker who has been honing his craft since around 2004. Starting with home movies in high school, Jeremy went on to earn an associate...

   May 11, 2023

   59m
9. S02E18: A Glimpse into the Acting World with Anthony John Usewicz's

   In this episode of Beyond the Break Podcast, we flip the script and bring you an inside look at the world of acting with Anthony John Usewicz. As someone who has spent almost 20 years in the industry, Anthony has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with aspiring actors. In this episode,...

   May 4, 2023

   1h 02m
10. S02E17: One of the OG's of The Big Break shares pre-production tips and tricks.

    Special guest, Kasey M Orr, one of the originals from The Big Break Denver is on today! On today's podcast, we have a guest who has dedicated his life to storytelling. With over 30 years of experience in journalism and video production, he has honed his skills in collecting and sharing…

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    Apr 27, 2023

    1h 02m
11. S02E16: Passionate Storytelling and Independent Filmmaking with Calvin Weary

    This week we’re going to be talking to director, producer, and educator Calvin Weary of Weary Arts Group. Calvin has a colorful history when it comes to self-expression through the arts and supporting arts in the community. A student of York College and a creative himself, he has deep experience...

    Apr 20, 2023

    1h 00m
12. S02E15: Independent Film Making: Tips and Tricks with Michael B. Judkins

    Pennsylvania-based producer, director, and writer Michael Judkins joins us to discuss pre-production this week on Beyond The Break Podcast. Michael explains what inspired him to become a creative writer and filmmaker, and highlights his time in the music industry. In addition, Michael teaches us...

    Apr 13, 2023

    1h 04m
13. S02E14: Planning Your Pre-Production Timeline: Tips and Tricks with Eyal

    This special episode of Beyond the Break switches things up! Robyn joins Ben as co-hostess, and we start a three-month long theme of welcoming industry professionals with a background in filmmaking and video production. To kick off talks of pre-production during the month of April, we convinced a...

    Apr 6, 2023

    1h 11m
14. S02E13: From Multi-Genre to R&B - Gus The Savage's Musical Journey

    Previous contestant of The Big Break Contest, Gus the Savage joins this episode for an impactful look into his music-making journey. Gus expresses how the new life experience of becoming a father has helped shape his decisions surrounding his creativity, while shedding an honest light on what it...

    Mar 30, 2023

    59m
15. S02E12: Spirituality and Music: How Louis West Infuses His Songs with Meaning

    Our newest guest is musician and writer Louis West, who is here to share a deep look into his life as a creative force. Louis gives us a peek at how his path in life brought him from Minnesota to Honesdale, PA where he currently resides. With over two decades of creating music, and longer as a...

    Mar 23, 2023

    1h 01m
16. S02E11: Inspiring the next generation: Zhach Kelsch on the importance of music education

    Professional musician, teacher, and entrepreneur Zhach Kelsch joins us this week, with decades worth of stories about navigating the nation’s music scene as a drummer. Zhach gives us a fun look back in time to the day he found his father’s drum kit at the age of 6, and what has continued to...

    Mar 16, 2023

    58m
17. S02E10: From EPKs to Live Events: Inside the Mind of Michael Foschino

    Michael Foschino is a business entrepreneur in the entertainment industry. He created Live Mic Music in 2019 as an extension of an established content company, with a goal to find local musicians and provide the tools and resources needed to advance their music career. He grew the brand by...

    Mar 10, 2023

    1h 01m
18. S02E09: How to Balance Your Passions: Insights from Lucia Murphy's Multi-Passionate Life

    Traveling adventurers Lucia & Glynn Murphy join us to talk about balancing the passions that feed their love of music. Full of exciting stories, the pair introduce Lucia’s life-long history as a musician, what roadblocks she faced over time, and how Glynn inspired her to carry on making music…

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    Mar 9, 2023

    1h 05m
19. S02E08: Music, Comedy, and More: A Conversation with Ray Meoni

    Ray Meoni of Diavolo Booking joins Eyal and Johnnie to discuss music, comedy, and more! Starting his career in entertainment at the early age of 18, Ray started out performing stand up comedy across the country. He discusses what struggles he faced from an early age, where comedy has taken him…

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    Feb 25, 2023

    1h 05m
20. S02E07: Audio Engineering and Beat Production with Steeze PA

    Say hello to Steeze PA! Find out about his career as an audio producer and engineer, his love for his craft, his experience with the music industry as a whole, and what "Steeze PA" really means! Steeze demystifies the behind-the-scenes aspect of creating music with his clients, sharing what it's...

    Feb 17, 2023

    1h 08m
21. S02E06: Navigating the Music Business with Doug Bohm

    Doug Bohm brings us a new perspective on booking, venue ownership, and how to grow a genuine business as a musician or band. Doug, long-time resident of Colorado, recounts his almost 40 years in the industry, including exciting experiences going to live shows, creating original music and…

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    Feb 11, 2023

    1h 09m
22. S02E05: Music, Theatre, and ASL with Emily Nacchio

    While Johnnie takes the night off, Eyal and our producer Jon introduce Emily Nacchio, a musician, actress, writer, and artist living in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Emily goes in-depth about her growth as a person, business owner, and artist, and what pushed her to start performing more than she…

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    Feb 3, 2023

    1h 04m
23. S02E04: Making Sense of Management, with Wesley Kristopher

    Wesley Kristopher joins Eyal & Johnnie to discuss music, writing, business, and how they all create a symbiotic relationship when done well. As a contestant during Season 3 of The Big Break Contest, he updates us on the trajectory of his band The BOOG, and shares what it has been like to develop...

    Jan 28, 2023

    1h 06m
24. S02E03: A chat with radio host Lazy E from 97.9X!

    We are excited to have Lazy E join us for this episode of the podcast. He is the host at local rock radio station 979x, so he tells us how he started in radio nearly 19 years ago, and what it's really like to work in such a unique type of career. He shares what it takes to grow as a station and…

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    Jan 21, 2023

    1h 02m
25. S02E02: Musician, writer, and animator Tedd Hazard on creative versatility & broad perspectives

    A real renaissance man, our guest Tedd Hazard gives us the scoop on being a musician, multi-instrumentalist, animator, voice actor, and more in this episode. Eyal and Johnnie explore the evolution of Tedd's long music career, how his life influenced the themes of his albums, and what his current...

    Jan 14, 2023

    59m
26. S02E01: Rebooting after a hiatus from music & a cross-country move with Justin Bravo & The Kind

    Eyal and Johnnie welcome musician Justin Bravo to NEPA and Beyond The Break.Singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Justin Bravo of the band Justin Bravo & The Kind gives us a glimpse of his and the band's background- his roots, his influences, and what challenges he's faced to make it to where…

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    Jan 7, 2023

    1h 02m
27. S01E09: Let's talk Digital Media with Michael Perrella

    Get to know Michael Perrella of Unmarketable Media, and take a closer look into the place of filmmaking in the music industry. After a clip of his work introduces him, Johnnie and Eyal hear all about the projects, collaboration efforts, and interests of multimedia specialist Mike. The film gurus...

    Dec 30, 2022

    1h 05m
28. S01E08: Holiday Special with The Big Break team!

    Eyal & Johnnie are joined by a few of our Dream Team members this week for a holiday special: meet Robyn, Kyle, and Samm! Hear about the roles each of the team members play and what they bring to the team individually. Catch a music video directed & produced for the winners of The Big Break…

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    Dec 23, 2022

    1h 00m
29. S01E07: See it from the venues perspective with Wil from The Keystone Stage

    Eyal and Johnnie spend some time with Wil Palumbo, entertainer and owner of The Keystone Stage, to shed some light on what venue owners can experience in the entertainment industry. He talks about the history of The Keystone Stage, what updates are being made, and what types of shows are welcome…

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    Dec 16, 2022

    57m
30. S01E06: Hanging out with The Podguyz Podcast

    Mysteries, trivia, and… Nerf guns? Kevin and Tony of The Podguyz Podcast are invited to join us on this episode of Beyond The Break. We held our own against technology but Kevin’s difficulties with Wi-Fi were his demise, meaning Tony became a solo guest star! Making the most of our time, trivia...

    Dec 9, 2022

    1h 03m
31. S01E05: The Rhythm Section with Suicide Puppets

    Beyond The Break brings in a bit of the rhythm section from metal band Suicide Puppets ahead of their performance December 2nd at the Keystone Stage in Olyphant, PA. We have some laughs and hear some stories from Jonny and Veritas Suicide, two of the three of the band’s founding members. The two...

    Dec 2, 2022

    1h 02m
32. S01E04: Metal for Morris with Prime 8

    Episode 4 of Beyond the Break features Prime8, an eclectic metal band from Pittsburgh, ahead of their performance at the Keystone Stage in December during the Metal For Morris Benefit. Band members Dave Magnus, Josh Boies, Mikey Staab, and Sean Schemel join us on Thanksgiving to talk about band...

    Nov 26, 2022

    1h 00m
33. S01E03: Vocals and Promotion with Ben of LB Entertainment

    Get the need-to-know from vocal coach and entrepreneur, Ben Dugas of LB Entertainment. Ben Dugas of LB Entertainment joins Johnnie and Eyal to explore how to sound better on stage and preserve the longevity of the only voice we get in our lifetime! Reaching back to the age of 13, Ben has over 30...

    Nov 19, 2022

    1h 02m
34. S01E02: Inside scoop from audio engineer, Dan Dearborn

    Dan Dearborn of Encore Studios & Route 6 Records joins the Beyond the Break podcast! We dive into his history as a touring musician, working alongside national acts such as Alice Cooper, Skid Row, Ace Frehley, Poison, Bret Michaels, and more. He gets real about how life on the road can look, all...

    Nov 11, 2022

    58m
35. S01E01: Getting to the roots with Trevor

    Eyal and Johnnie bring us the first episode of our Beyond the Break podcast! They welcome Trevor O’Connor, original co-founder of The Big Break Contest in Denver during 2012. They take a quick look at what goes into producing the events and the winner’s music video. Trevor gives an inside view of...

    Nov 4, 2022

    57m