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Tom Meets Interesting People
by Tom Sanderson
Tom Meets Interesting People delves deep into the projects and processes of anyone from voice actors to nuclear engineers. Each week, I will interview a different interesting person and help them share their story, discuss the challenges they have faced along the way, and look at the tools and techniques they have used to do what they do. In the process, I aim to help you understand what they do and why they do it.I aim to interview guests with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge. So far, I have met AI creators, hostages, and Twitch streamers.Each interview ends with a questionnaire, and in that, my guest only gets one swear word with Tom.New episodes every Tuesday!Check out our social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/tommeetspeopleInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/tommeetspeople/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@meetsinterestingpeopleLinktree:https://linktr.ee/tommeetsinterestingpeopleWatch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvrfAfgj2hzSDVW
Episodes
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The EMT Who Ran For Office! | Erik Johnson | Interview 33 | TMIP
When I reveal who this next guest is and what he is currently doing, I know many of you might find it uninteresting and consider switching to another episode. However, I urge you to stay, at least for this one. Regardless of your position in society or your location in the world, politics plays a...
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The director who will be the first to die in a horror movie | Kris Bell | TMIP | Interview 32
Kris Bell is that guy who ignores the signs with the creepy warnings and carries on past only to meet a gruesome end and be the first in the horror movie to die. In this episode we talk about how to film a movie in a cave, the trust that you must have in your crew and paying fair wages for your...
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Episode Preview: The director who will be the first to die in a horror movie | Kris Bell | Episode Preview | TMIP
Kris Bell is that guy who ignores the signs with the creepy warnings and carries on past only to meet a grousome end and be the first in the horror movie to die. Here are the Facebook links and the indiegogo! Please give Kris and his crew all the love in the world:...
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The Horror Filmmaker Who Went Viral | August Aguliar | TMIP | Interview 31
My guest today is filmmaker August Aguilar and we talk the process of making films, including funding, casting, and set design. But that's a boring description. August is a kick ass guy and I love all of his work. Seriously, let me break with professionalism here and just tell you to go watch his...
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The band who combine metal with swing | Shoo Bee Doom | TMIP | Interview 30
Tell me something... Swing and metal, they shouldn't go together, right? Shoo Bee Doom would disagree with you. In this episode, we talk about why this combo works so well, how they met as a band, and how their different creative processes work together to make Shoo Bee Doom the most epic swing...
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How to advertise like a PRO & LGBTQ+ Media today | TMIP | Interview 29
Matt Skallerud is an advertsing genuis who began his online career in May 1995 with the launch of GayWired.com, which became one of the top 3 LGBTQ websites worldwide. Having worked with companies, large and small, for more than 20 years to reach the LGBTQ+ online consumer. I pick his brain and…
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Do THIS if you want your podcast to succeed | Arielle Nissenblatt | TMIP | Interview 28
Tom sits down with Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective and co-host of the Sounds Profitable Podcast. They discuss the importance of podcast marketing and audience growth, as well as the art of making a good podcast trailer. Arielle shares her insights on how to start a...
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Tom Meets Interesting People Trailer
Tom Meets Interesting People - The Podcast That Takes You on a Deep Dive into Fascinating Lives Welcome to Tom Meets Interesting People! I'm your host, Tom Sanderson, and I'm here to introduce you to some of the most fascinating folks out there. Each episode is a deep dive into the work…
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Season 3 Preview | Behind the scenes of The Gifted | Interview with film director August Aguilar | TMIP
A first look at The Gifted, the latest feature film from @StrangeFilmsStudios starring Ginger Lynn Allen (31, The Devil's Rejects). Stick around at the end to watch the trailer. I get to sit down with August and dive deep into the process of how the Gifted came to be. The full episode will go…
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Feeddrop 4: Think Inclusive (plus update from me)
I’ve got another feed drop for you but before I do that, got a bit of an update for you. Update from Tom As you may have noticed, I’ve not been publishing many episodes, and instead doing these feeddrops. Don’t worry, I’m just stalling for time, I’ve already recorded a whole bunch of interesting...
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Feeddrop 3: The Dead Drop Podcast
Hey everyone. I'm going on a break for a little bit to produce some new interviews and have a chance to chill for just a little while. In the mean time, I've asked a bunch of awesome podcasters to come take part in a series of feeddrops where I get to introduce you to their awesome podcasts. This...
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Feeddrop 2: Trailer Park
Hey everyone. I'm going on a break for a little bit to produce some new interviews and have a chance to chill for just a little while. In the mean time, I've asked a bunch of awesome podcasters to come take part in a series of feeddrops where I get to introduce you to their awesome podcasts. The...
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Feeddrop 1: Gamer Parents Podcast
Hey everyone. I'm going on a break for a little bit to produce some new interviews and have a chance to chill for just a little while. In the mean time, I've asked a bunch of awesome podcasters to come take part in a series of feeddrops where I get to introduce you to their awesome podcasts. This...
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Breaking Mental Health Stigma through Honesty, Humour & Podcasting | Tim Mccarthy (20Timinutes) | Interview 27
CW: Deep dive into mental health and suicide Tim McCarthy delves into what mental health means to him. We talk about his ADHD and bipolar diagnoses, how he uses them to create his podcast, 20Timinutes, through humor, insight, and personal stories. Tim very kindly opens up and shares how he tried…
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The Filmmaker Who Dared to Make a Film about North Sentinel Island | Jonathan Perry | Interview 26
Award winning filmmaker Jonathan Perry talks to me about "Sentinelese", his latest project which explores the isoloated people of North Sentinel Island. In 2006, islanders killed two fishermen whose boat had drifted ashore, and in 2018 an American Christian missionary was killed after bribing…
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Gaming: A Life-Long Love Affair | Interview 25 | Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith has that job we all didn't know we wanted when we were growing up. He's a content creator for Las Vagas Inferno, an E-Sports team based out of...you guest it Las Vegas. Ryan is also the co-host of LAN Parties: A Video Gaming and Esports Podcast with Lukas Eggen, and a host on the CFG...
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EP24: Who Let The Dogs Out?! | Michael Accetta
Who let the dogs out? It was likely this weeks guest, Micheal Accetta. Micheal has trained over 12000 dogs and is the founder of Matador Canine Brilliance LLC, and the host of the Acknowledge Dog's Podcast. We talk all things dog in this epsiode, from best pratices to the biggest myths in dog...
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EP23: Lessons from a Hostage Negotiator | Terry Tucker
Edit: if you are seeing this and the epsiode length is 01:04:21, you have the updated version of the epsiode. This is one of those episodes where I beg you to just sit back and take on board everything Terry has to say. Some of the most interesting people that I’ve met in my life haven’t been…
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EP22: HE'S MY DOPPELGANGER!!! - How to run a D&D show! | Leland Steel
Leland Steel grew up in a suburb of Vancouver, BC, Canada. He was a stereotypical introvert and enthusiast of nerdy things, keeping a close-knit group of friends who spent their time playing street hockey, video games, Magic: The Gathering, and board games, as well as consuming all kinds of…
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EP21: Hiding from the goverment, getting bored and starting a band | Andrew Culture
Andrew wrote his first book, 'The A-Z of Cats', in 1984 at the age of eight. Since then, he has spent as much time as possible writing, making music, and enjoying life. Most of his time is now devoted to making and performing music. He also runs an SEO agency and is a cheerful member of...
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E20: Al Alignment, AI Podcasts & The Future of AI | Sam Plank
AI is already here, whether we like it or not. In the art world, AI is present in the form of art generators like Midjourney and Dall-e. In communication, we can converse with Chat GPT, or open Notion and ask the AI to write an introduction. AI has now found its way into the podcasting world.…
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E19: Podcasting 101 with Matthew Bliss: Setting Up Your Show, Editing Tips, and Media Literacy
This was a massive episode, wasn't it? It was my longest one yet, clocking in at almost two hours. I think that's a great sign. Matthew Bliss is the host of the Dead Drop Pod, a podcast that delivers gaming news from across the industry in under 10 minutes. He is also the creator of blissery.fm…
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E18: Jim Wolfe: Music and Business
In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking to Jim Wolfe, a 66 year old business owner, electronic musician, and content creator. We discussed his main project, Five Notes Media, why he made it, and how he puts the music together. We also discussed his thoughts on leadership as facilitators…
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E17: The Manic Pixie Weirdo: A Conversation on Relationships, Projects, and Processes
In this episode, I met fellow podcaster Manic Pixie Weirdo to talk about how she puts her shows together and the relationships that we have in life, not just with other people but with concepts such as sexuality, media & representation. We compared notes on our individual approaches to podcasting...
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E16: Kevin Jones: Podcasting, Gaming & Raising Children
This is the first epsiode of season two and I'm back with a whole new batch of interesting people. I kick thing off with Kevin Jones, who is one half of the Gamer Parents Podcasts, alongside his wife, Joanne. The Gamer Parents Podcast includes discussions on games and their review and critique of...
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E15: Reflecting on the first season
Hey all, so I don't have a guest today, instead, I've got a behind-the-scenes special for you. When this episode goes out, I'll be at my graduation and then make questionable life choices under the influence of alcohol in the evening. In this episode, I reflect on the past season; what went well,...
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E14: Martin Whiskin: How to be a voiceover artist!
In the last episode of the season, I met Martin Whiskin to talk about how a voiceover artist makes a living, what goes into the work, and how a voiceover artist can help a business stand out from the crowd. You can check out the deep-dive reflection on my Substack, where I talk about what I…
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E13: Jeremy Swick Part 2: Running A Business
In the second part of this interview, we talk about how Jeremy runs his own business, how it came to be and the challenges he faced, we also share some social media tips for creators and podcasters alike Jeremy Swick has one of those jobs that is just cool…he is a Historian and Curator with a...
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E12: Jeremy Swick Part 1: Running a Museum and a Passion for American Football.
Jeremy Swick has one of those jobs that is just cool…he is a Historian and Curator with a passion for history, education, and social media. He’s a huge fan of talking history and learning. He’s worked professionally at several institutions ranging from a historic photography museum to the Pro...
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E11: Benoit Australia: Wrestling and Hiphop
What happens when you take a rapper and podcaster, put them in the same (virtual) room and tell them that they are both huge fans of professional wrestling? Find out in what I think is one of the most fun episodes I’ve recorded to date. Benoit Australia is from…you guessed it, Australia. We talk...
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EP10: Tommy Burke: Film, Parkinson's and Writing
Tommy Burke was one of the most well-known and liked people behind the scenes in Chicago PD, Skin, CSI Miami, and the pilot for Desperate Housewives. Tommy talked to me about his battle with Parkinson's, his experience in film and putting that all on paper. Tom Meets Interesting People is the...
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E09: Mr Slade: Growing Up Gay, Rupaul in the Mainstream Media and Musical Inspirations
Being surrounded by people that accept you, like you and encourage you to be you, and learning to love yourself and knowing others love you is the best feeling in the entire world. LGBTQ artist Mr Slade experienced this love and acceptance when he was 16 and now uses his music to give a little…
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E08: Dr Federico Farini: Spaces, History and Love Island
How can we make spaces work for the people who use them? How is history used as a tool to suit power? I met Dr Federico Farini, and we talked about how we could rethink how we plan and use spaces and his research project ChildUp! And SpaceX. We even manage to talk about Love Island and the...
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E07: Robert Walker: Dungeons & Dragons, Psychology And The Secret Big Bad Evil Guys
There are few mediums that have such therapeutic properties as D&D, and there are even fewer that let you have an experience with your friends that is unique to you. We are seeing a new era where geek culture is mainstream, and is finding it's way into therapeutic envioments. I met Robert Walker,...
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E06: Mac McGregor: Masculinity, Trans Issues & Activism
As men, we are told from a young age that we're supposed to be competitive, not collaborative. My guest on this episode asks us to re-examine this social condition as adults. We discuss how Andrew Tate is really scared and the difference between traditional and toxic masculinity. We also talk…
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E05: Jeremiah Ukponrefe: The Host Dying, Books & Really Sad Bars
Should you die during the recording of your podcast? I chatted with Jeremiah Ukponrefe, a comedian, promotor and author whose observations have subversive darkness behind them. We talked about dying while recording a podcast episode and what it would be like to be that guest, politicians being...
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E04: Urmi Hossain: Culture, Women's Empowerment & Money
I met Urmi Hossain, a campaigner for causes such as women's empowerment and giving back to the non-privileged. We talked about her work to empower others through her blog and her book, 'Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle', where she talks about her struggle to find her...
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E03: TheJoshFrost: Hip-Hop, Drugs & Mental Health
In this episode, I met TheJoshFrost. We talked about his early influences, his battle with drugs, and those that are important to him. We deep-dived into his music, explored his art's messages and meaning, and even got to nerd out a little bit. Timestamps 2:00 – How TheJoshFrost got into music &...
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E02: Noah Healy: Nuclear Engineering, Stock Markets & The Dot-Com Boom
Tom meets Noah Healy; a nuclear engineer turned market designer and game theories. We talk about graduating college during the dot com boom, their fascination with the mathematics of information and computation and their work on a better market design.
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E01: Ashley-Casey Tyrell: Voice Acting, Characterisation and Parodies
Tom meets voice actor and writer Ashley-Casey Tyrrell who talks about how they became a voice actor and the processes behind voicing a character. We discuss some of voice actors' difficulties and ways to break into the industry. We also discuss their parody series "What really happens inside the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tom Meets Interesting People delves deep into the projects and processes of anyone from voice actors to nuclear engineers. Each week, I will interview a different interesting person and help them share their story, discuss the challenges they have faced along the way, and look at the tools and techniques they have used to do what they do. In the process, I aim to help you understand what they do and why they do it.I aim to interview guests with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge. So far, I have met AI creators, hostages, and Twitch streamers.Each interview ends with a questionnaire, and in that, my guest only gets one swear word with Tom.New episodes every Tuesday!Check out our social media:Twitter:https://twitter.com/tommeetspeopleInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/tommeetspeople/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@meetsinterestingpeopleLinktree:https://linktr.ee/tommeetsinterestingpeopleWatch the podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvrfAfgj2hzSDVW
HOSTED BY
Tom Sanderson
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