Tom Bentey Media Podcast
by Thomas Bentey
I have a passion for the arts, health and wellness, sports, entrepreneurship, culture, education and self improvement. As an established filmmaker, business owner, college professor; and avid surfer, snowboarder and biker; I strive to learn, grow and improve in all aspects of life. I hope to share my passions with you and together we can progress and attain fulfillment.
Episodes
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🎤 K-PREZ LIVE INTERVIEW | From Neptune, NJ to “So Jersey” | Tom Bentey Media Podcast
🎤 K-PREZ LIVE INTERVIEW | From Neptune, NJ to “So Jersey” | Tom Bentey Media PodcastJoin Tom Bentey for an exclusive interview with New Jersey rapper K-Prez, filmed at Marina Grill in Belmar, NJ!K-Prez shares his journey growing up in Neptune, New Jersey, how he first got into hip-hop, his early...
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MAGIC AND CREATIVITY
Can a simple deck of cards reveal the secrets of creativity and human psychology? On this episode of the Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Tom sits down with professional magician Lucas Beaudoin - Director of Magic at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City - to explore MAGIC AND CREATIVITY. From…
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Tom Bentey Media Podcast- Filmmaker Daniel Everitt-Lock
Daniel Everitt-Lock is a London-based director and cinematographer with a decade of credits across Amazon, HBO, and the BBC, and an associate member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers nominated for Best Dramatic Short for Challenger. A focused conversation could center on the making of…
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"At the Jersey Shore" Screening at Soundplex Studios
Writer/Director/Star Thomas Bentey sits down with Soundplex Studios owner George Koch to discuss the upcoming film screening, the journey of making a first feature film, and the experience of filming on location in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, when MTV was in town. Bentey also shares details…
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The Human Element of Creativity in the Age of AI
Explore the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence in this insightful video. We delve into how AI is transforming creative processes across various industries and discuss the unique human elements that remain irreplaceable. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of...
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FOLLOW YOUR PASSION? Scott Galloway vs. Jim Carrey
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION? Scott Galloway vs. Jim Carrey — two brilliant communicators with totally different outlooks on life. Galloway says success comes from mastering the system. Carrey says peace comes from letting go of it. One preaches control, the other surrender. Maybe the truth is somewhere…
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Tom Bentey Media- "Beggarman" Interview
Check out "Beggarman" on Prime Video on Sept. 05, 2025. Loved this film and great to talk film, creativity, and the business with these guys. #supportindiefilm #indiefilm #creativity
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BRIAN WILSON'S IMPACT ON OUR LIVES
With the recent passing of Brian Wilson, I want to reflect on the profound impact he had on my life and the indelible mark he left on American culture and music. His artistry shaped generations. What’s your favorite Brian Wilson or Beach Boys song, and what memory does it bring back for you? 🎧...
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PUBLIC SPEAKING INSIGHTS-LEARN FROM HISTORICAL SPEECHES
After nearly 15 years as a Public Speaking professor, I’m excited to share my passion for communication through a brand-new online course! In this video, I break down powerful elements from historic speeches by Presidents Obama and Reagan, and show how you can apply them to elevate your own...
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HEALTHY LIVING WITH NUTRITION EXPERT, AMANDA GARGIULO
Amanda Gargiulo shares her inspiring journey from working in TV and acting to becoming a wellness coach, yoga enthusiast, and nutrition expert. 💪✨ We dive into: -Building a fitness routine that actually sticks -Why fasting & whole foods changed everything -The truth about “cheat meals” and…
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Augmented Reality Creating A New World
I created Marketing Videos for Nick Cherukuri’s @thirdeyenickel AR Glasses company, @ThirdEyeGen and it’s remarkable to see what the future holds for this new technology. Nick talks about starting an AR Glasses company, the various uses for the glasses, the new HallowEye Platform creating…
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Kim Albarella, Head of Global Security at TikTok
Kim speaks about working in Cyber Security for a Global Social Media company, best practices for working in the corporate environment, and thoughts on the future of social media. Topics Covered: - Getting started with TikTok - Workplace environment at TikTok - Day to Day responsibilities - Skills...
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STORYTELLING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
STORYTELLING FOR ENTREPRENEURS with Evan Nierman, CEO of Red Banyan Public Relations Firm @RedBanyanPR Best Practices For Starting Your Own Business and Successful Ways To Build Your Brand. 00:00- 03:17 -How Evan Nierman broke into the Public Relations industry in crisis communications....
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YELLOWSTONE ACTOR, ASHLEY PLATZ
NJ Native, Ashley Platz @AshleyPlatz talks about her love for acting and storytelling. I saw Ashley’s short film, “Fight Like A Mother,” where she plays a Boxer and Single Mother, at the 2023 Garden State Film Festival, and was blown away by her intense, yet grounded performance. Hear how a…
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NYC KATRA FILM SERIES FOUNDER, GEOFFREY GUERRERO
Katra Film Series Founder, Coney Island’s own, my good friend, Mr. Geoffrey Guerrero speaks about running major NYC Film Festivals and the beautiful craft of filmmaking. LINK IN BIO. @TomBenteyMedia @KatraFilmSeries @BoweryFilmFestival 00:00-03:20-Geoffrey Guerrero’s career, starts in Reality TV,...
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HOW TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR
Entrepreneur Phil Smith speaks starting a successful business. @TomBenteyMedia www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com 00:00-03:10-Phil’s long history with entrepreneurship. Getting into Social Media back in 2006. Always bringing in leads for clients. 03:11-05:35-Best practices for Lead Generation for...
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HOW TO STAND OUT ONLINE WITH STORYTELLING
SEO expert Damon Burton speaks about best practices for Search Engine Optimization, how storytelling is key to building trust with your audience, and while algorithms may change a consistent strategy will yield long term results. #SEO #Branding #Storytelling IG/YouTube/Facebook @TomBenteyMedia...
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HOW TO BREAK INTO REAL ESTATE INVESTING
Real Estate Investor CJ Calio speaks about his amazing transition from UPS Driver to full time investor and best practices for financial freedom. @TomBenteyMedia https://youtu.be/zIPSKTQIteo
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How to Achieve & Maintain Optimal Brain Health With Proper Spinal Alignment
Dr. Ernest Pecoraro, DC speaks about the new revolutionary EPIC Technique to treat back pain, and how aligning the top of your spine can eliminate all back pain, increase brain function and promote optimal physical and mental health. @TomBenteyMedia
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HOLDING TRUE TO YOUR CREATIVE VISION IN INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING
New Jersey’s own, Filmmaker/Actor…Surfer…Kelsey O’Brien @kelseyobrienkelcproductions talks about her wonderful career, making her independent film, “Love Magick,” and self distributing the film on Amazon Prime, to keep artistic integrity. Kelsey is a great friend and inspiring artist. I really...
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Filmmaker Interview- Tom Bentey- Director of "The Great Connector" Highlighting the Lawrence Hopewell Trail for the Garden State Film Festival
Great interview with @sophialucia____ of the Garden State Film Festival @gardenstatefilmfestival about my new short documentary, "The Great Connector" highlighting The Lawrence Hopewell Trail @lhtrail. Looking forward to screening this film on Sunday, 03/26/2023, 12 noon, at The Asbury Hotel...
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PELOTON LIFE CHANGING FITNESS JOURNEY
Host of the “Clip Out” Podcast, and fitness/nutrition coach, Crystal O’Keefe @clipoutcrystal talks about her fitness journey at age 41, how Peloton changed all aspects of her life and enabled her to leave corporate America, her approach to fitness and nutrition, and finding inspiration and...
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LIFE PERFORMANCE ACCELERATION WITH 3-TOUR COMBAT VETERAN, WYLIE McGRAW
Wylie McGraw @ wisdombywylie Wylie McGraw is a former Star Pitcher, Competitive Bull Rider, and 3-Tour Combat Veteran. It was through those intense experiences that he discovered his crazy superpower of being able to expose blind spots, erupt and eradicate stress, and fully unleash the untapped...
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Overcoming Struggle, Hurt and Addiction
Joseph Kajy Joseph has overcome his struggle with drug addiction, after being a slave to it for 11 years. His addiction has led him to serve two separate Prison sentences and being at a place where Suicide seemed like the only option. After realizing his only way of living a life worth something,...
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President Obama staffer turned professional screenwriter, Patrick Cunnane
President Obama staffer turned professional screenwriter, Pat Cunnane @patcunnane speaks about his time in The White House and creating great film/tv scripts. Pat Cunnane was President Barack Obama’s Senior Writer and Deputy Director of Messaging at the White House where he worked for six years…
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Banking On Yourself with Financial Strategist, Sarry Ibrahim
Banking On Yourself with Financial Strategist, Sarry Ibrahim Sarry and I discuss: 1.) How he developed a love for Financial Advising in Grad School. 2.) His outlook on Failure in finances and in life. 3.) How to get into Real Estate investing and the differences between passive and active...
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The Love and Passion Of Independent Filmmaking with Producing Partner, Dr. Elle. E. Wallace.
The Love and Passion Of Independent Filmmaking. My producing partner, Dr. Elle E. Wallace and I break down how we both got involved with the autobiography, “A Whisper From Within” and our process of turning it into a feature film. Having experience with many aspects of production, Elle also…
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Creating Good Art And Making An Impact with “Delusionism” Artist Daniel Matthew York @DanielMatthewYork
Creating Good Art And Making An Impact. “Delusionism” Artist Daniel Matthew York @DanielMatthewYork and I speak about the process of creating great artistic work, the similarities between painting and writing and the best way to make an impact with an audience. Daniel Matthew York is an American...
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The ever-changing Television Industry with Corporate Strategist, Allison Dollar.
The ever-changing Television Industry with Corporate Strategist, Allison Dollar. Allison and I discuss all things content creation, digital technologies, the TV business and the future of the industry. Allison and I discuss all things content creation, digital technologies, the TV business,...
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Positive Workflow For Productivity
Positive Workflow For Productivity Serial Entrepreneur and Authentic Self Development Author Trevor G. Blake discuses how he develops companies, his screenwriting career and writing Hollywood Blockbuster films, upcoming film projects, his Cancer drug company, how his Mother’s Cancer battle as a...
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Telling Your Story In The Digital Age With CEO of Starlight Runner and Transmedia Guru, Jeff Gomez.
Jeff Gomez, Founder of Starlight Runner Entertainment and Leader in all things Transmedia taught me at the Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema during the Fall 2016 Semester. Prof. Gomez and I discuss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQAew2d3IX8&t=36s 00:00- 06:29-The Future of Netflix and its new...
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The Business Side of Creative with Entertainment Attorney/Filmmaker Marjorie Dehey
An experienced Entertainment Attorney working with such clients as MGM Studios, Marjorie Dehey, took her passion for filmmaking and made her own feature film, “Immortal Thieves: The Bloody Heist” in 2021. Marjorie and I speak about her love for Horror Films, the Mythology in Horror, her creative...
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INNOVATING THE PLANT BASED REVOLUTION WITH BOOSH Foods CEO, Jim Pakulis
Jim Pakulis, CEO of Boosh Plant Based Brands,INC. @BooshFood and I speak about his parlay in the Cannabis Industry with Weed Maps in 2010, his approach when coming on board with new a business, how companies (and people) need to learn and grow from their audience, the future of movie theaters…
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The Human Qualities of Leadership
The Human Qualities Of Leadership with Axis Entertainment CEO and Media Mavens Podcast Host, Sarah Miller. https://www.axis-entertainment.com https://mediamavenspodcast.com Working with some of the most dynamic companies in a wide array of industries, Sarah Miller, CEO of AXIS Entertainment...
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Consistency Is Key with PR Expert, Motivational Speaker: Jeremy Slate
Motivational speaker and Public Relations pro, Jeremy Slate @JeremyRyanSlate speaks with the Tom Bentey Media podcast about the consistent habits that can lead to success in any field and in your life. Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmDvci8n6BQ A New Jersey native, Jeremy...
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Starting A New Life and Finding Your True Purpose with "Empire" Actor, Charles D. Clark.
Actor Charles D. Clark @charlesdclark1980 suffered a major loss as a child, when his father passed away from a horrible accident. Continually searching for that father figure, Charles found solidarity in the streets, which landed him in prison for eight years. It was in prison, he changed his…
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Spirituality, Positivity, and Living a Good Life with "Secrets By The Shore" Actor, Christina DeRosa
@actresschristinaderosa discusses her extensive acting career including her upcoming lead role in the #LifeTime Movie, “Secrets By The Shore,” bringing parts of her characters with her, how spiritually grounds her work and her life, overcoming a terrible accident in college and making the move to...
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Understanding the new age of Digital Transformation and how it relates to business culture with Cornell Instructor and former CMO of Huawei, Manuel Vexler.
Understanding the new age of Digital Transformation and how it relates to business culture with Cornell Instructor and former CMO of Huawei, Manuel Vexler. In this podcast we cover: -What is Digital Transformation? -How Digital Transformation is triggered by technology -Business Model...
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Creativity, Acting and Motherhood with Cobra Kai Actor, Sarah Grace Sanders
Interesting convo with @Netflix @CobraKaiSeries Actor @SarahGraceSanders about: getting into acting, creative approach, acting training, how to tackle auditions, working on a hit TV show, the difference between commercial and tv/film acting, how motherhood changes you personally and…
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How To Become an Inspired Artist
How to become an inspired artist with @TheFoesofFern front man, @fern.cola on @TomBenteyMedia #podcast. We discuss: Musical influences growing up in #HolmdelNJ @Springsteen Creative and Life Influences How heartbreak can lead to some great music His creative process The music scene in Asbury Park...
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Best Practices for Digital Marketing and The Consequences of The NEW DIGITAL AGE
On @Youtube and all Podcast Platforms @TomBenteyMedia. ISABELLA WANG @theisabellawang, social entrepreneur and digital marketer, speaks with Tom Bentey Media about: -How to best promote yourself on the various social media platforms -Keys to Digital Marketing Success -Her background at The…
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How to make an independent film, from Idea to Distribution with the writer/director of the new film Sc fi Thriller, SHIMMER @shimmer with Rob Ciano.
How to make an independent film, from Idea to Distribution with the writer/director of the new film Scifi Thriller, SHIMMER @shimmer with Rob Ciano. Full Youtube Video in Bio, and on all Podcast Platforms. @TomBenteyMedia. Rob and I go into detail about the entire process of having an idea…
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How to make a successful independent film about the mob. Ep. # 13 Writer/Director/Host Craig Syracusa
How to make a successful independent film about the mob, and guidance in the often hectic world of filmmaking/media. @TomBenteyMedia sits down with Craig Syracusa @Craig_Syracusa the writer/director of the independent film, “Omertà: The Act of Silence,” currently on Amazon Prime and many other...
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Ep. # 5 Thomas Edison Series: "Growing Up and Moving On"
Ep. 5: “Growing Up and Moving On” with Kathleen Carlucci, Director Edison Memorial Tower Thomas Alva Edison Series: “Growing Up and Moving On” In Episode # 5, we speak with Kathy Carlucci-Director, Edison Memorial Tower about: -Edison as a family man -Edison’s time in Newark and what led him to...
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Ep. # 4 Thomas Edison's "Vision and Beliefs."
In Ep. # 4, Dr. Paul Israel, The Thomas Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about: - Edison’s religious beliefs, or lack thereof - His philosophical view of the natural world - Interest and belief in spiritualism and unknown forces - Love for Shakespeare and reading all types of material…
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Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work.
Thomas Alva Edison Series. Episode # 3: A Life of Work. In this Episode, Dr. Paul Israel, Edison Papers of Rutgers University discusses: Why Menlo Park, New Jersey was a great location for his laboratory. Edison’s social and family life, and lack thereof. Edison’s interactions with the media and...
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Thomas Alva Edison Series. Ep. # 2: Always Improving
Thomas Alva Edison Series. Ep. # 2: Always Improving YouTube/Instagram/Facebook @TomBenteyMedia Twitter @TomBentey Dr. Paul Israel, Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about: While Edison did not succeed in selling his telegraphy system to the British, he learned a…
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Turning Hurt Into Art
Marina Aris @marinaaris_ founder of the Brooklyn Writers Company @bklynwritersco speaks about how that organization creates a community for new and established writers looking to self publish. This convo dives pretty deep into art, creativity and finding the beauty in hardships and hurt. We also...
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Thomas Alava Edison Series: Ep. # 1 Learning From Failure
Thomas Alva Edison Episode # 1 Learning From Failure. Dr. Paul Israel of The Edison Papers, Rutgers University speaks about Thomas Edison’s childhood in Milan Ohio and Port Huron, Michigan. Not a terribly gifted student, Thomas Edison thrived in learning independently and loved work from a very...
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Lessons for Filmmakers/Actors from "The Sound of Metal" on AmazonPrime.
The simplicity of "The Sound of Metal" makes it so compelling and powerful. Here are some great lessons from the this amazing film. #TheSoundOfMetal #Film #Filmmaker #Director #Writer #Actor #Oscars #Metal #RockBand #Prime #AmazonPrime #IndieFilmmaker #Filmmaker #Teacher #RizAhmed #DariusMarder
About this show
I have a passion for the arts, health and wellness, sports, entrepreneurship, culture, education and self improvement. As an established filmmaker, business owner, college professor; and avid surfer, snowboarder and biker; I strive to learn, grow and improve in all aspects of life. I hope to share my passions with you and together we can progress and attain fulfillment.
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