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Spark The Genius
by Spark The Genius
I'm Spark The Genius. I’ve built billion dollar brands as a copywriter, written screenplays, acted in commercials, run for office, won stand-up comedy contests. I interview interesting people to spark the genius within you. See my social links in the bio athttp://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius (and please click there before shopping on Amazon)
Episodes
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Director Jon Nix on his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself about Justin Pearson and the San Diego Punk Scene
Recorded Aug 29, 2024. Spark The Genius interviews Director Jon Nix about his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself about Justin Pearson and the San Diego Punk Scene. Please support my show by clicking Follow at https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius You can follow all my social media at…
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How to prompt happiness, with Nimrod Vromen
Buy Nimrod Vromen's book Prompting Happiness here. He returns for a second episode to talk more about the book he wrote with AI on how to be happy. (Recorded June 21, 2024) An Australian-Israeli thought leader and comedian, and a lawyer by profession, he hosts the podcast Startup Confidential. He...
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How to use AI to write a book, with Nimrod Vromen
I learn from Nimrod Vromen about how to use AI to write a book, and how to use a creative activity to help cope with a bad situation like war. (Recorded March 7, 2024) An Australian-Israeli thought leader and comedian, and a lawyer by profession, he hosts the podcast Startup Confidential. He was...
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Israeli comedians Deb Kaye, Benji Lovitt, Dana Perry Segal
Listen to me interview Israeli comedians Deborah Kaye, Benji Lovitt and Dana Perry Segal, then see them live in Toronto on Sunday, Nov 26, 2023 at their Stand Up For Israel comedy show fundraiser at La Briut. Buy tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/benjilovitt/1062383 Click Going:...
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imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival exec director Naomi Johnson
Interview with imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival executive director Naomi Johnson at their press launch (Sep 15, 2023) during #TIFF23 • PR by Ally LaMere-Shedden of Route 504 PR Brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on…
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#tiff23 | Interview with DIWAL'OWEEN filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar
Interview with DIWAL'OWEEN filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar at Toronto International Film Festival (Sep 11, 2023) • Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my Amazon...
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Director Saffron Cassaday on her documentary Designer Shit about her Fecal Microbiota Transplant
I interview Toronto Director Saffron Cassaday about her documentary Designer Shit. In the doc, Saffron is at her wit’s end after suffering from ulcerative colitis for nearly a decade. She decides to try a promising new treatment known as a Fecal Microbiata Transplant - the act of taking stool…
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#tiff23 | An Endless Sunday movie | Director Alain Parroni
I interviewed Italian Director Alain Parroni about his movie An Endless Sunday movie, which premiered at #tiff23. He had an interpreter beside him, out of frame. (Filmed Sep 11, 2023, in the restaurant at InterContinental Hotel in Toronto) • Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for...
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Why actress Sarah D. McCarthy let her hair go gray
At Naomi Sniekus's Firecracker Department annual TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) brunch, I met Sarah D. McCarthy and offered to interview her. Afterward, she came to meet me at the Hyatt Regency for a chat. I learned about why she let her hair go gray during the lockdowns and how…
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#tiff23 | Homecoming | Directors: Anssi Kömi, Suvi West | Interview
#tiff23 | Homecoming | Directors: Anssi Kömi, Suvi West | Interview (Sep 9, 2023) FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube....
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#tiff23 | Kasey Lum, director of TIFF Short Cuts film "Bloom"
Over Skype, while I was on a bus and he was walking around Toronto, I interviewed Kasey Lum, director of TIFF Short Cuts film "Bloom". (Filmed Sep 9, 2023) FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free gift card,...
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#tiff23 | Death of a Whistleblower cast & director
At #tiff23 I interviewed the cast and director of the South African thriller Death of a Whistleblower. Top cast: Noxolo Dlamini · Luyanda Masinda ; Irshaad Ally · Albert Loots ; Kathleen Stephens · Astha Patel ; Deon Coetzee · Martin Bezuidenhout ; S'Thandiwe Kgoroge. Directed by Ian Gabriel....
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#tiff23 | The Umbrella Men 2 | Director John Barker
#tiff23 interview | The UmbrellaMen 2 | Director John Barker (Recorded Sep 7, 2023) At #tiff22 I interviewed the cast and director of The Umbrella Men in person. This year the cast is staying in South Africa, but I interviewed them over Zoom about the sequel. And then I interviewed the director…
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#tiff23 | The Umbrella Men 2 cast: Jaques de Silva, Shamilla Miller, Keenan Arrison, Bronté Snell
#tiff23 interview | The UmbrellaMen 2 | Jaques de Silva, Shamilla Miller, Keenan Arrison, Bronté Snell (Recorded Sep 5, 2023) At #tiff22 I interviewed the cast of The Umbrella Men in person. This year they're staying in South Africa, but I interviewed them over Zoom about the sequel. And they…
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Actress, rapper, model, improviser Valentyna Sichko
In Toronto, I interviewed Valentyna Sichko: actress, model, improviser, rapper! (Sep 20, 2022) FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to…
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TIFF | While We Watched film | Director Vinay Shukla, Cinematographer Amaan Shaikh
I interviewed Director Vinay Shukla, Cinematographer Amaan Shaikh about their documentary While We Watched on Sep 18, 2022. The New York Times says: "This documentary about the veteran broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar is less an inspiring tale than a wake-up call for India." I interviewed talent...
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TIFF | The Garbage Man film | Director Laura Gonçalves
I interviewed Director Laura Gonçalves at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 16, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews were longer…
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TIFF | Blueback film | Director Robert Connolly, Actress Radha Mitchell, Actress Ilsa Fogg
I interviewed Director Robert Connolly, Actress Radha Mitchell, Actress Ilsa Fogg about their Australian film Blueback at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 16, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets.…
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TIFF | Project Wolf Hunting movie | Actress Jung So-Min, Actor Seo In-Guk, Director Hongsun Kim
I interviewed Actress Jung So-Min, Actor Seo In-Guk, Director Hongsun Kim about their movie Project Wolf Hunting at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 14, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But…
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TIFF | Leonor Will Never Die movie | Director Martika Ramirez Escobar
Martika Ramirez Escobar is a director based in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. I interviewed her at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 13, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red...
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TIFF | The Umbrella Men movie | Cast & Director
The cast of the South African film The Umbrella Men at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 12, 2022. Shamilla Miller Keena Arrison Jaques De Silva Bronté Snell John Barker I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red…
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TIFF | Wendell & Wild movie | Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key on the red carpet for Wendell & Wild at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 11, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews...
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TIFF | What's Love Got To Do With It? movie | Lily James
Actress Lily James on the red carpet for What's Love Got To Do With It? at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 11, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and...
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TIFF | Sisu movie | Jack Doolan
Actor Jack Doolan on the red carpet for Sisu at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 9, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews were longer...
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How to live longer, with Dr. Kien Vuu
Dr. Kien Vuu is one of the most sought-after anti-aging/human optimization physicians in the U.S. We talked at Podfest in Orlando on May 29, 2022. I told him about my stomach pains, which I thought were stress. But later that night, I called an ambulance and went to the hospital and they told me…
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How to get clear about your purpose, with Kenny Ortiz
Kenny Ortiz and his girlfriend saw me at Podfest and asked to interview me for the first episode of his podcast. We found a bench outside and he recorded the audio. I suggested we film it too, so his girlfriend filmed with my phone. He asked me about how to get clarity about one's purpose in…
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How to leverage YouTube for lead generation, with Hannah King
Hannah King works for Nate Woodbury's Be The Hero Studios. Nate wrote the book A Hero’s Guide to Influence on YouTube: Leverage YouTube for Lead Generation. I chatted with Hannah at her booth at Podfest in Orlando on May 28, 2022. Watch this episode on YouTube. For exclusive content, subscribe to...
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How to get your podcast discovered outside Apple Podcasts, with Mike Forrester
Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach and host of the podcast Living Fearless Today. I sat down with him before his talk at Podfest. He told me about little known podcast apps that can help your podcast get discovered by the hidden 15% of the world. (Recorded May 28, 2022 at Podfest in...
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How to be a celebrity personal trainer, with Eric The Trainer
Eric Fleishman, known as Eric The Trainer, passed away on November 24, 2022. I was blessed to interview him on May 28, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando. I said hi to him in the lobby and instantly felt like he was my best friend and right away agreed to sit down with me for this chat. I was hoping we...
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How to cope with being childless, with Civilla Morgan
Civilla Morgan hosts 2 podcasts: Childless Not By Choice and Not Just Another Religion And Politics Podcast. She also wrote the book Down Again. (Recorded May 27, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando, Florida) Watch this episode on YouTube. For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my...
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Missy, singer for Toronto band MNTCLR
I interview Missy, singer for Toronto band MNTCLR. (Nov 20, 2022) 👇 FOLLOW & SUPPORT ME, AND GET DEALS & FREE MONEY https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!…
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Nicole (Wei-Tung) Ling: University of Toronto student, journalist, activist, model from Taiwan
I interview Nicole (Wei-Tung) Ling: University of Toronto student, journalist, activist, model from Taiwan. (Nov 20, 2022) 👇 HOW TO FOLLOW & SUPPORT ME, AND GET DEALS & FREE MONEY 👇 https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to…
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RIVALS documentary Executive Producers Ken Solomon & L. Jon Wertheim
I interview Ken Solomon & L. Jon Wertheim, Executive Producers of RIVALS, a compelling look at the high-profile, storied college football matchup between two of the top Division I football programs in NCAA history - University of Michigan and Ohio State University - narrated by Academy...
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Peter Karl, Director/Writer of RIVALS, a documentary about college football
I interview Peter Karl, Director/Writer of RIVALS, a compelling look at the high-profile, storied college football matchup between two of the top Division I football programs in NCAA history—University of Michigan and Ohio State University—narrated by Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons (who...
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Colin Stetson, composer of The Menu film soundtrack
I interview Colin Stetson, composer of The Menu film soundtrack (Nov 14, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free! https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50 Canadians get...
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Ottawa Actress Isabelle Bidal
I interview Actress Isabelle Bidal, a rising star in Ottawa. (Oct 28, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free! https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50 Canadians get…
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Tim Williams, Composer of Pearl movie soundtrack
I interview Tim Williams, composer of the soundtrack for the movie Pearl. (Oct 11, 2022) Here's the press release from his publicist: (September 15, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA) – Today, A24 Music released the single “Pearl Main Titles” from the Pearl Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by...
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Vilteau Dilvas, Ottawa City Council candidate 2022
I interview Vilteau Dilvas, Ottawa City Council candidate in 2022 (Oct 5, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free! https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50 Canadians…
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Gregory "Jreg" Guevara, YouTuber and Ottawa Mayoral Candidate
I interview Gregory "Jreg" Guevara, Ottawa Mayoral Candidate and popular YouTuber (Oct 5, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Korean Cultural Centre Canada Director Sungeun Lee at Ottawa Korean Film Festival
I interview Korean Cultural Centre Canada Director Sungeun Lee at Ottawa Korean Film Festival (Sep 27, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Brazilian brother and sister at Ottawa Korean Film Festival
I interview a Brazilian brother and sister at Ottawa Korean Film Festival (Sep 27, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free! https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50...
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K-Pop fan Xie Xie at Ottawa Korean Film Festival
I interview K-Pop fan Xie Xie at Ottawa Korean Film Festival. (Sep 27, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free! https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50 Canadians get…
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Uraguayan director Marco Caltieri
I interviewed Uraguayan director Marco Caltieri at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 26, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Fiorella Spitzer, Animator in Budapest
I interviewed Fiorella Spitzer, an Animator in town from Budapest, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 25, 2023) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Lindsay Knowler, Animation Trainer & 2D Pipeline Consultant
I interview Lindsay Knowler, Animation Trainer & 2D Pipeline Consultant, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 25, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Nicolas Mayeur, VFX Artist & Director, based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France
I interview Nicolas Mayeur, VFX Artist & Director, based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 24, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support…
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Nikita Diakur, Russian-born filmmaker based in Mainz, Germany
I interview Nikita Diakur, Russian-born filmmaker based in Mainz, Germany, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 24, 2022) My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for…
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Film Director Britt Raes and Animator Natasha Armolavicius
Film Director Britt Raes helps me interview Animator Natasha Armolavicius at Ottawa International Animation Festival on Sep 24, 2022. Brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Grace An, Toronto Animator
Grace An, Toronto animator. I interviewed her at Ottawa International Animation Festival on Sep 24, 2022. #oiaf #oiaf22 My show is brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!...
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Aryana Alnajjar, Scene Planner and Assembly Artist at Mercury Filmworks
Aryana Alnajjar, Scene Planner and Assembly Artist at Mercury Filmworks. I interviewed her at Ottawa International Animation Festival on Sep 24, 2022. #oiaf #oiaf22 Brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support…
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I'm Spark The Genius. I’ve built billion dollar brands as a copywriter, written screenplays, acted in commercials, run for office, won stand-up comedy contests. I interview interesting people to spark the genius within you. See my social links in the bio athttp://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius (and please click there before shopping on Amazon)
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