Conversations with Calvin; WE the Species

#realconversations #entrepreneur #relationships#spirituality #marketing #lifecoaching CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet GAL EZRA “When we touched base a few months ago,and he told me about his mission to create 10,000 ethical millionaires, I wasinculcated with a journalistic curiosity. A need to interview him.Notwithstanding his fascinating journey from South Africa to America and backto South Africa. Stuff they make movies about. His journey of learning with hisfather. Spirituality. Building a music and events festival business. Propertyinvesting. Coaching. Resilience. Our Zoom. He’s young, dynamic, caring, and passionate.A twinge of accent. Charming and so real. You must know how to know. I wastaking notes while listening. You don’t have to be right. Knowledge equalscreation. Spend less than you make (I really needed to hear this). 8 parts.Yourself. Family. Groups. Physical World. Life forms. Supreme Being. Gal wouldlike to spend a day with Michael Jackson. Guaranteed Prosperity. I get theirnewsletter now. What a perfect interview. Listening to Gal. Like a goodtinnitus in my ear. His words resonated. Enough said. Listen up.” Calvin🎙️ 801+ Interviews & Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers — and growing👉 PleaseSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**GAL EZRA; “On a mission to create 10,000 ethical millionaires;”Entrepreneur; Relationships; Life Coaching; Spirituality; LIVE from SouthAfricaYouTube:**BIO OF GAL EZRA Gal always had the purpose of helping. As a child, he would speak topeople of all ages about business and spirituality, and would offer his advice,even to adults. By the age of 25, Gal had established his first million-dollarcompany. In 2013, Gal co-founded one of South Africa's most well-known eventand festival businesses, attracting 40,000+ people annually – still operatingtoday. In 2018, Gal co-founded and is the CEO of Empower Funding, a propertyfinance company that Gal started and grew with zero experience – stilloperating today. Gal has various investments in property and hotels, and now,with his business success complete, is dedicating his life to fulfilling histrue purpose - helping others achieve their success while working closely withhis father.Gal is married, has a passion for martial arts, water sports, and freediving, has traveled to 28 countries and counting, and if you want to find theway to his heart, give him delicious food (insider tip!).**LINKS:LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/galezra/ INSTAGRAM (PERSONAL) 16,600followers:https://www.instagram.com/galaezra/ TIKTOK (PERSONAL) 14,500followers:https://www.tiktok.com/@galaezra BUSINESS WEBSITE:https://www.gprosperity.com/INSTAGRAM (BUSINESS):https://www.instagram.com/gprosperitynow FACEBOOK (BUSINESS) 14,000followers:https://www.facebook.com/GProsperityNow YOUTUBE (BUSINESS):https://www.youtube.com/c/MeirEzra  **  WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #environment #climatedivide #adaptation#authorCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet ROBERT (BOB) COLLIN; “I’ve been roaming around theenvironment and climate change since I attended the first Earth Day on April22, 1970. That changed the course of my life. Six months ago, I met Bob. It wasthe universe. Here are the precious words I wrote after our first interview.They still resonate. Connectivity. Commonality. Purpose. Journey. Resilience.Even basketball. Many key elements exist. Climate. Environment. Adaptation.Flourishing. Yes, basketball too. Bob has several degrees. BS, Law, Master's.He teaches, has been appointed to advisory commissions, and has publishedencyclopedias and law reviews. Endless accomplishments via dedication. Thematrix of our interview with Robert, author of ‘The Climate AdaptationGeneration, A Blueprint for the Future’, was awarded the best climate changebook in the US for 2025. The essence of that interview. Bob illuminates andinspires. NOW Bob just releasedhis new book, ‘Who Gets to Adapt? Environmental Elites, Blue CollarCommunities, and the Growing Climate Divide.” It’s on my Kindle and reading it.It’s hard for me to be brief. Bob’s book is wondrously brilliant and sonecessary in our world today. I called his book ‘biblical,’ A bible ofadaptation. I’ll repeat myself. Hugely necessary. I know a little bit aboutadaptation and climate divide. It’s funny how we quietly drifted from keepingEarth's temperature rising by more than 1.8 degrees to sustainability andadaptation. I marvel at Bob’s book. How thorough and complete. He’s a delightto listen to. His energy, caring, and passion is effusive. He’s a gift. I usethat term sparingly.” Calvin🎙️ 800+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**ROBERT COLLIN; Author ‘Who Gets to Adapt? EnvironmentalElites, Blue Collar Communities & the Growing Climate Divide;’ Landmarkbook on Climate Adaptation; LIVE from MarylandYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D3TnMgCBW4Robert W. Collin is an author and environmental policyscholar focused on climate adaptation, land use, and the growing “climatedivide.” With decades of experience in environmental law, urban planning, andenvironmental justice, his work examines how policy decisions determine who isprotected—and who is left at risk. Author of The Climate Adaptation Generationand Who Gets to Adapt?LINKS: robertwcollin.comWho Gets to Adapt?  OnAMAZON: https://amzn.to/4cre9lp**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #streaming #ABA #basketball #NBA #ESPN#EmmyAward #IndianaUniversity CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet MICHAEL HUSAIN: “A year ago, we met for a Zoominterview (like this interview) as Michael’s riveting documentary, ‘The WaitingGame’ was screening at the Garden State Film Festival. Instant chemistry. ‘TheWaiting Game’ is a powerful documentary that explores how the ABA (AmericanBasketball Association) profoundly shaped professional basketball we knowtoday. At 6’5”, I love basketball. Michael is a director, producer, writer, andnarrator. The founder of Good Vibes Media and the winner of many NationalSports Emmy Awards. ESPN is in his resume as well. Michael has now created theReelist Indie Film Club. Revolutionary. Necessary. Brave. He graduated fromIndiana University. We’re fellow Big Ten guys. He’s happy beyond as IU won theNational Championship (football). The purpose of this intro is to induceviewing/signing up. Here are particles of energy. Documentary streaming.Reelist pays filmmakers right up front, so they have funds to continue. Thereare Q&A periods to ask questions. Major streamers don’t do this. Hugelyreasonable to sign up. First 2 months free. Michael is brilliant, eloquent,passionate, and imaginative. He’s building a community. Promotes good stories.Helping filmmakers. I love documentaries. I love his journey. And it’s so easyto feel his passion. Bottom line. Documentaries are life, learning, andlessons. Time well spent. Transforms my life,” Calvin 🎙️ 793+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**MICHAEL HUSAIN; Founder, Reelist Indie Film Club; Director,‘The Waiting Game;’ Emmy Award Winner; LIVE from Indiana YouTube: **Michael Husain | Director, Producer, Writer, NarratorHe also directed the 2024 documentary short “The Sugarman”.He is the founder of Good Vibes Media and winner of multiple National SportsEmmy Awards for his documentary work. Michael has created over 200 hours ofdocumentary and non-fiction television including the ESPN "30 for 30"short "Slick, Nancy and the Telethon", multiple episodes of A&E’sAmerican Justice and Biography series, disaster, medical and lifestyleprogramming for Discovery Networks  Official Contact Links: Michael Husain [email protected] FB/Insta: @TheWaitingGameMovie Sign up site - with two month free trial offer -www.Reelist.stream.  Our socials are:YouTube: @TheReelistIndieFilmClubhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheReelistIndieFilmClubFB: @TheReelistIndieFilmClub. https://www.facebook.com/thereelistindiefilmclubIG: @thereelistfilmclub.https://www.instagram.com/thereelistfilmclub/Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-reelistTikTok: @thereelistfilmclub.https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelistfilmclubX/Twitter: @reelistindie. https://x.com/ReelistIndie The Reelist Indie Film ClubFestival-quality indie films and docs.Curated by filmmakers, for film lovers.LOGLINEThe Waiting Game, a powerfuldocumentary that lauds the extraordinary impact of the ABA to innovate modernpro basketball. From the three-point shot, to the slam dunk contest, to playerfashion, halftime shows, sneaker culture and more, the ABA led the way on itall. Featuring the New Jersey Nets’ “Dr. J” Julius Erving, legendarysportscaster Bob Costas (who got his start in the ABA), Hall of Famers DanIssel, Spencer Haywood and more, the film is touring former ABA cities. Thespecial event will feature a screening of the film and a lively question andanswer session immediately after. Former ABA players from the New Jersey areaare expected to attend. Emmy-Award winning film director Michael Husain is alsoexpected. **

@gsff #realconversations #actor #director #NewJersey CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMEET LAUREN WOHLMACHER (Writer/lead actor) & MATHILDESUISSA (Director). “We Zoom gathered together as a follow-up to the GardenState Film Festival in March. They screened their short film, GoldenAfternoon.’ Many know me. I love films. It changed the flow of my life. And Icall it as I see it. What a wondrous film. Provocative. I was hooked on Janie’s eyes of discovery and revelation ata ceremony celebrating a life past. Grief all around. This is acting and filmmaking.Detailed. Poignant. Beautiful. Now to our interview. Lauren is the writer andlead actor.  What she did with her eyestransfixed me. I know why now it was a story that had to be told. Mathilde, thedirector, is precise, gifted, and well beyond her years. Love emerging talent.The film's subject is grief. A unique perspective. Both Lauren and Mathilderadiate passion. Some thoughts from the interview.  Life fueled this project. If you don’t laugh,you cry. And they explained the logistics of this film. Wow! The child actorsin the film. Impressive. Spielberg was mentioned. The emotional hook. Not togive away the ending. And a powerful original song. Enough said (Gandolfini’slast movie) A VERY special interview.” Calvin🎙️ 793+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**LAUREN WOHLMACHER (Writer, Lead Actor); MATHILDESUISSA(Director) ‘Golden Afternoon;’ Screened at Garden State Film Festival  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RieH3Yue_oY**Film name: Golden Afternoon Running time: 14 minutes, 17 seconds Synopsis: Trying to stay afloat in the gig economy, Janiefinds herself planning a celebration of life for a woman she didn’t know. Asshe meets the friends and relatives of the deceased, she discovers that thereis no one way to grieve - and that meaningful memories can be made anywhere,even at your day jobMathilde's Director's Statement: "As a filmmaker, I wasdrawn to this script because it creates an immersive and emotionally resonantexperience through the main character of Janie, who is initially an outsider tothis very unique experience, one that explores the complex intersections ofgrief, family, community, and the human experience. The story follows Janie whois hired to coordinate an outdoor event, which she soon realizes is anenigmatic celebration of life ceremony for a beloved family member of aclose-knit community. As Janie navigates this foreign environment, shewitnesses the family's intense grief and the beautiful ways they come togetherto honor the life of their loved one. In the family’s grief, they choose tocelebrate their loved one through a very uncommon choice that comes as a shockto Janie. Through this film, I aim to showcase the unpredictability of life andthe ways in which grief and loss can affect us all, regardless of ourbackgrounds or experiences, even as strangers."Here are our Instagram handles: @goldenafternoonfilm @laurenwohlmacher@mathildedirects@laurensowa**LAUREN WOHLMACHER BIO: Lauren is a New York-based actor,writer, and producer. She is most known for her work as associate producer ofNickelodeon’s NFL Slimetime, earning her 4 Sports Emmy nominations. Her shortfilm that she wrote, produced, and starred in called Golden Afternoon premieredat the Soho International Film Festival last fall and was an official selectionat several other film festivals including the Big Apple Film Festival and theGarden State Film Festival. She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJ

#realconversations #Hollywood #microdrama CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin Schwartz Meet NICOLE MATTOX and SETH EDEEN, starring in The Hitwoman.“It is a brave new world. Of young actors and actresses. Film. Writing.Content. Microdrama storytelling. Thanks to LaQuita Washington at QEY CreativeStudios for implementing this interview. Great chemistry with Nicole and Seth.Responsive, animated, dedicated, and ebullient. I rarely use ebullient. Puristfun. Texas and Wyoming are chatting with me. Of course, I related how Texas gotme married. And I was in a movie with Meryl Streep. And now to Nicole and Seth.The Hitwoman is about Madeline Archer, an assassin who doesn’t want bloodshed.And Hayden Clark, contracted and Maddie’s first love. Great storyline. Nicoletalked about dealing with moral conflict. Delightful. And Seth has to portray amix of love, confusion, and suspicion. Romance and danger. And preparing forthis demanding role. They love this new world of microdramas. And I forgot.They loved ‘Casablanca.’ I’m a happy interviewer. And yes, these two letterscame up. AI. How they handled it. Nicole stressed being yourself. Seth would’veliked to spend a day with Phillip Seymour Hoffman. A perfect flowing Zoom withwondrous, energetic, passionate actors. Made my day.”  Calvin 🎙️ 793+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.** NICOLE MATTOX &SETH EDEEN; “The Hitwoman” stars on Love, Danger & the Rise of Microdrama”LIVE from Hollywood, USAYouTube: **  THE HITWOMAN is about Madeline Archer, an assassin whodoesn’t want bloodshed, but if she stops killing, her little sister dies. WhenMaddie is forced to take a contract on Hayden Kent, she runs into two problems:one, he’s the District Attorney. And two, he was her first and only love. Andnow… he wants her back. Blending high-stakes action with second-chance romance,The Hitwoman delivers the kind of emotionally charged storytelling that’sfueling the explosive rise of mobile-first microdramas. In fact, it wasrecently reported by Omdia that microdramas are overtaking traditionalstreamers in mobile engagement, marking a major shift in how audiences areconsuming premium content. NICOLE MATTOX: Los Angeles based Actress, Nicole Mattox,grew up in a suburb of San Antonio, Texas. She is the only child to retirednews anchor Leslie Mouton and retired air force pilot Major Tony Mattox.Upon graduating high school Nicole moved to Austin, Texas topursue a degree in Radio, Television and Film at the University of Texas atAustin.After graduating college, she moved to Los Angeles and hastaken on a variety of roles in short films, television series, feature filmsand social media shows since beginning her professional acting career in 2021.In 2021 she began studying at the prestigious acting school of "PlayhouseWest" under the instruction of co-founder/owner Robert Carnegie, andwell-known acting coach Holly Gagnier.SETH EDEEN: Seth Edeen was a defensive end for the WyomingCowboys football team. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and played high schoolfootball and ice hockey for fifteen years. He played in several games for theCowboys and has recorded multiple sacks. He discovered during his sophomoreseason that he was born and was living with only one kidney and retired fromplaying football. After graduating college he worked as a Civil Engineer beforemoving to So California in late 2019. He signed with a modeling agencyimmediately and began taking acting class in 2023.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #corporateburnout #Oprah#mergersandacquisitions CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet SARAH JANZEN; first off, special thanks to LaurensTijssen & Maria Zsal from Influencer Press for the intro to Sarah Janzen.They did ‘good’. One of those meant-to-be events. Sarah and I chatted for anhour before the On Air light went incandescent. Great chemistry, commonality. Iserved on the Advisory Committee of the Women’s Health Institute at Rutgers RWJMedical School, and Sarah is the founder of ‘Her Big Leap’ as a coach helpingexecutive women transition from corporate careers into entrepreneurship. Andthis podcast has featured women who have done exactly that. It has resonatedwith me for a long time. Words from our Zoom. I took notes while Sarah talked.Owning your value. Money mindset. Clarity. Abundance thinking. Freedom. Mergersand Acquisitions (made me think of the movie, ‘Working Girl.’) The analogy of arocket lifting off those first five feet from the pad. Pillars. Leaving acorporate career when she was 35. It wasn’t easy. Oprah & spending a daywith her. Fulfillment of a dream. Seeing perfection. I guess you have to tunein to string these words together. There was a need on both sides now (JudyCollins) for our conversation to continue. So much more to uncover. Sarah is aseloquent, passionate, learned, dedicated, and real as I’ve met here. And I’mspeaking from 790 interviews and videos. That counts. Last thing on my mind, Isaid to Sarah. “My time with you has been sumptuous.”  Calvin🎙️ 790+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**SARAH JANZEN; From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-DrivenEntrepreneurship; Founder, ‘Her Big Leap;’ LIVE from CanadaYouTube:BRIEF BIOSarah Janzen is the founder of Her Big Leap and a leadingbusiness coach helping executive women transition from corporate careers intoprofitable, purpose-driven entrepreneurship. After more than a decade climbingthe corporate ladder in sales, marketing, and strategy, Sarah left thecorporate world at 35 and went on to build a multiple-six-figure coachingbusiness rooted in freedom, fulfillment, and family-first success.Through her signature Executive to Entrepreneur program,Sarah supports high-achieving women (often 40+) who feel burnt out ormisaligned in corporate life to turn their expertise into aligned businessesthrough consulting, coaching, or fractional leadership. Her work empowers womento launch with clarity, confidence, and sustainable six-figure strategieswithout sacrificing stability.Sarah’s insights on women’s leadership and entrepreneurshiphave been featured in Forbes, positioning her as a trusted voice for ambitiouswomen ready to take their next big leap. Official contact linkshttps://www.instagram.com/thesarahjanzen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjjanzenhttps://herbigleap.com/** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #countrymusic #Nashville #musician#singersongwriter CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet JENNIFER ALVARADO:  Jennifer is a special country artist. We’ve been planning our interviewfor months. Not me. Jennifer is on the road performing 200 shows a year. I’velistened to her music, a unique, heartfelt sound, words, melodious, warm voicethat grips you. I listened, letting myself drift into a mood that would help mebe a better interviewer. She is a gift. I love that her grandfather put aguitar in her hands when she was four. She led worship, which gives her aspecial courage. It comes out in her songs and writing. Go to Jennifer’swebsite and listen to ‘I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)’. You’ll grasp Jennifer’sspecial voice. As we’re talking during the interview, I’m absorbing her passionfor country music and her sound. It’s her unique blend. Her unique personality.Her determination and dedication. So, I’m now a fan. And grateful for this timewith her. I hear another country singer in the distance, back on the roadagain.  As Jennifer is.” Calvin🎙️ 788+ Interviews& Videos📺 9,500+Subscribers — and growing👉 PleaseSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**JENNIFERALVARADO: Multi-Award Winning, International Recording Artist; Country;Christian; Singer-Songwriter; Indie Pop; LIVE from NashvilleYouTube:**SHORTBIO    Originally from Hickory, NC, andnow based in Nashville, TN, the multi-award-winning Alvarado is redefining whatit means to be a country artist in today’s music scene. With a sound that fusesthe heartfelt storytelling of 90’s country with the raw, unfiltered honesty ofalternative rock, her music has been described as “Deana Carter meets AlanisMorissette.” LINKS:  https://www.jenniferalvarado.com/ My socials are all @jenniferalvaradomusic** WEARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO“Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHORhttps://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFYhttps://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLEPODCASTSBREAKERhttps://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLEPODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKETCASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIOPUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #dentalhealth #holistichealth#oralhygeine #emotions #author**CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin Schwartz  Meet OXANA ALI; “Remindful of an old TV commercial, maybeseventies, with a famous singer, and anticipation. Indeed, I’d beenanticipating this interview with Oxana for weeks. Why, you ask? Because of therelevance of Oxana’s work and expertise. Without being too dramatic. Her workand expertise are in life and health, and in the connection betweenneuroscience, dental health, and holistic health. She is eloquent, passionate,caring, and brilliant. Her accents remind me about the movie "Casablanca.” Yes, reducing her work simplistically,oral care is now strongly linked to cardiac and mental health. Powerful stuffhere. And Oxana is writing a book for parents. She works mostly with kids. Sheexplains how the mouth is related to emotions, breathing, and systemic health.Good habits begin in childhood. She talks mind, body, and soul. Pay attentionto yourself. It affects kids. Teach kids how to brush and remove ‘bad stuff’from their heads. Daily practices to manage emotional baggage or chronicstress. She has the power to transform lives. The brilliance of her wordsdrifted me to my grandchildren. I could not “not” focus on the children. Ourgift. Then I realized Oxana is a gift. A perfect interview.” Calvin   🎙️ 788+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**  OXANA ALI; International Keynote Speaker; Neuro-Dental Coachand Consultant; Author; Dental Health (Children); LIVE from Canada.YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1oxaHLtuQ8BRIEF BIOOxana Ali is an international keynote speaker, neuro‑dentalcoach, and holistic health expert who bridges the gap between oral health,emotional well‑being, and overall human performance. Trained in dentalmedicine (Stomatology) and deeply passionate about the connection between themouth, emotions, breathing, and systemic health, Oxana combines neuroscience,emotional intelligence, and holistic approaches to help people optimize theirwellness and emotional resilience.She brings a unique perspective to audiences worldwide,exploring how childhood experiences, emotional patterns, and physiologicalprocesses influence health and behavior. Beyond speaking, Oxana works as aneuro‑dentalconsultant, integrating dental insights with holistic coaching to support bothphysical and emotional clarity, resilience, and conscious living.  LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oxana-ali-461b86287/https://www.terrificspeakers.com/https://www.instagram.com/oxana.neurodent_en/**   WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#shortfiction #literaryfiction #Canada CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet LISA FOLEY  “It’sabout time we sat and Zoom chatted. For nearly a year, we’ve been members ofKae Wagner’s Bold Authors Network. Our faces in boxes on a Zoom screen. Lisastood out. Insightful, learned, introspective, and a quintessential short storywriter. I know novelists and nonfiction. Never a short story writer. Now I’mreading her From Behind the Fourth Wall, “The Shedding”. Gripping, powerful. AsLisa is. She’s been writing since her teens. Short stories for 30 years.  She’s so good at the power of voice and afirst-person narrative. And she’s been published in literary journals. Wetalked about the power of short stories and all the movies made. Funny, sheconfessed not doing a lot of these interviews. Lisa is such a natural with apowerful voice and an aura of brilliance and experience. We shared somepowerful thoughts on us being authors. New perspectives on how we are seen inthe world. And how little understanding. Going forward, I have a partner inexpression. A shared journey. A literary comrade. It was snowing outside Lisa’swindow. The way she described it. A perfect short story description. Thisinterview perfect.’ Calvin🎙️ 780+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,600+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**LISA FOLEY; Writer; Contemporary Women’s Short Fiction;‘From Behind the Fourth Wall’  Live fromCanadaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FTWdkHICfc**Breaking Through the Walls: When I write literary shortfiction, I ignore the boundaries between storyteller and reader. My storiesunfold as intimate conversations—one voice speaking to one listener. SometimesI'm present as the author; other times, the narrator or character takes over.This isn't a calculated technique - it's simply the way stories come throughme: crossing the invisible barriers that typically separate fiction from itsaudience.I trust the readers - they possess an intuition for distinguishingbetween fabrication and truth, between a clever tale and something real. Thatawareness shapes every sentence I write. Check out my Amazon author page!•       LISA FOLEY ONAMAZONLisa Foley writes contemporary women's short fiction. Oftenusing a first person narrative, the stories focus on the secrets and truthsrevealed in everyday life. Breaking the third and fourth walls, Lisa'snarrators take advantage of speaking directly to the reader, sharing secretsuntold, and truths uncovered. Her stories have been published in numerous literarypublications including 'The Danforth Review', the 'Scarlet Leaf Review', 'TheTemz Review, and 'Pottersfield Portfolio'.Lisa's most recent short stories are part of a collectionentitled "From Behind the Fourth Wall", available on Amazon KDP. Amazon LINK:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lisa-Foley/author/B01MQL5O4S?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=2e4872ae-25dd-4581-8ec7-3f3ec532f23eWEBSITE:  https://lisafoley.ca/ ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WEthe SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTShttps://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #childhoodabuse #Texas#ChildProtectiveServices #mentalhealth #resilience #MarilynMonroeCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet ADRIENE CALDWELL: “We’ve been Zooming for a few weeks.Getting acquainted. I’ve been around as an octogenarian. Heard a lot ofstories. On a lot of things. Then Adriene. Her journey to today. I mentionedseveral times. Her life is a future movie. Resilience. Unspeakable abuse.Determination. Survival. Brilliance. Born into a military family. A mother withschizophrenia. Horrors of an abusive foster mother. Sadism. Books and learning.Honors student. Child Protective Services. Adriene is charming, passionate,eloquent, and honest beyond. She recently wrote ‘Unbroken: Life Outside theLines.’ It’s a must-read to learn, experience, grasp, and emote. This is a mustinterview. As I like doing, here are some brief words and thoughts. Myinterview notes. A powerful disbelief family discovery. Hope. Surviving tothriving. Radical honesty. Breaking the silence by writing a book. But I wascruel to my mom. Duke University. Studied in Germany. What a family is supposedto be. Positive.  Fav movies. GirlInterrupted. Pulp Fiction. And of course, we discovered some synchronicity.Marilyn (Monroe). Enough said.”  Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews & Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers — and growing👉 PleaseSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**ADRIENE CALDWELL; Author, ‘Unbroken; Life Outside theLines;’ Childhood abuse; Resilience; Mental Health; (Part One Interview) LIVEfrom Houston.YouTube:BIO: Born into a military family bound by loyalty andsilence, Adriene grows up beneath the shadow of her mother's untreatedschizophrenia and violent instability. Her early years in Houston are marked byphysical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as deep poverty and neglect.Through a child's eyes, the world becomes a labyrinth of danger and yearning -a place where love and terror are indistinguishable and where survival dependson invisibility.As her mother's delusions intensify, Adriene and her youngerbrother are swept into a cycle of instability: temporary relatives' homes,decrepit apartments, shelters, and the bureaucratic indifference of ChildProtective Services. Her life becomes a study in adaptation. Teachers, socialworkers, and therapists appear as both saviors and spectators, theirwell-meaning interventions undercut by a system that cannot see the full truth.Amid this chaos, Adriene discovers a sanctuary in learning.Books become her escape and her mirror, a means of constructing identity fromfragments. Her intelligence and resilience earn her entry into gifted programsand, later, a transformative scholarship through the Duke University TalentIdentification Program's ADVANCE Camp - a rare space of belonging andrecognition. Yet even moments of promise are shadowed by trauma's lingeringgrasp; her mind remains both brilliant and haunted.Foster care, meant to save her, instead subjects Adriene tonew forms of cruelty. The "Bitch from Hell," her abusive fostermother, wields authority with sadism cloaked in righteousness. Still, Adriene'sintellect and adaptability allow her to navigate this world - and, in smallacts of defiance, reclaim pieces of her agency.College becomes both a milestone and a reckoning. Havingsurvived the unimaginable, Adriene graduates with honors in InternationalBusiness, only to find herself unprepared for the invisible toll of trauma inadulthood. Depression, self-sabotage, and a string of hollow relationshipsbring her to the brink of despair once more. The memoir crescendos with a rawconfrontation of suicidality - and the awakening that follows..LINKS: www.UnbrokenCaldwell.com** 

#realconversations #childrensauthor #cardiaccare #nurse  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet NATALIE HORSEMAN; “For me, such a special interviewwith Natalie, whom I’ve seen basically twice a week for the last 13 months. OnZoom. Part of our membership in Kae Wagner’s Bold Author Network. Kae has beenworking with self-published authors weekly, transforming, teaching, elevating,and inspiring. I was inspired by Natalie as well. Her authorship of achildren's book that I read to my grandchildren at Halloween. ‘The BumpyPumpkin.’ First time ever, “Grandpa, read it again.” Two weeks ago, we chattedon Zoom. Her depth, brilliance, and day job, versatility, and best-selling,award-winning children’s book author. And I didn’t expect it; Natalie has 20years of experience in health care. I love cardiologists. Keeps me ticking.She’s an exec at a prominent cardiac center. Works to broadly improve cardiaccare. She ran the operating room, too. And she created a character inspired byher real-life farm companion, ’Goat on the Go’ Series. Natalie is aboutfriendship, resilience, and emotional growth in children. It’s in her words andspirit. Her father encouraged her to become a nurse. Her mother is a nurse. Andwith that energy, she became. But she always wanted to write a children’s book.She exudes that caring. As I wound down, I asked her who she’d like to spend aday with. “Meryl Streep” I told her I did that already and was in a movie withMeryl. Our bonds sealed. To be continued.” Calvi🎙️ 775+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**NATALIE HORSEMAN; Children’s Author, ‘The Bumpy Pumpkin,’‘Goat on the Go,’ series; Cardiac Healthcare Leadership; LIVE from SouthCarolinaYouTube:BIO: Natalie Horseman is a best-selling and award-winningchildren’s book author, nurse, and storyteller known for creating engaging,heartwarming stories that spark curiosity and imagination in young readers. Asthe author of the beloved Goat on the Go series, Natalie brings to life theplayful adventures of Scout the goat, a character inspired by her real-lifefarm companion, whose mischief-filled journeys gently weave in themes offriendship, resilience, and social-emotional growth for children.With over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership,Natalie blends compassion, empathy, and real-world insight into stories thatare both fun and meaningful. Her award-winning book, The Bumpy Pumpkin, hasresonated with families, educators, and young readers for its message ofself-acceptance, kindness, and finding where you belong.Natalie’s books are favorites for bedtime, story time,classroom read-alouds, and home libraries, and are designed to make childrengiggle while also building confidence and emotional awareness. Through herstorytelling, she aims to create joyful reading experiences that inspirecuriosity, connection, and a lifelong love of books in children and the adultswho read with them.LINKS:  IG:https://www.instagram.com/nataliehorsemanbooks/FB: https://www.facebook.com/nataliehorsemanauthorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-horseman/Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/author/natalie-horsemanWebsites:https://nataliehorseman.com/https://www.goatonthegobooks.com/This is a page that has all of the links on it: https://horseman-publishing.kit.com/links**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #goldenyears #mindfulness #nutrition#sleep #livingwell  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet JACK F. WILSON: I actually thought about writing thisparagraph while driving on the Belt Parkway last night at 1 AM. I met Jack ayear ago at Kae Wagner’s Bold Author’s Network. For three months, we sat in ourZoom boxes at Bold Author’s meetings. His name was resonating, but I couldn’tplace it. Then a light bulb incandescent. My favorite western movie is Shane.Gunfight scene at the very end. The gunfighter played by Jack Palance is JackWilson. That sealed our friendship. And as I learned about Jack’s recentjourney and mission to educate, motivate, and guide senior citizens with hisLiving Well Series. I was down for this interview. I read ‘Empower Your GoldenYears.’ Took notes. Magnetism for me is living some of Jack’s chapters. But heputs it all together. I told my son, a recent 40-year-old, to read Jack’s book.Never too early or too late. Some quick notes. Jack built candle factories. Anarchitect. Volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. He writes about purpose andmindfulness, taking deep breaths. He played hockey.  If you think you can or can’t, you’re right.Great stuff. Jack is brilliant, caring, mindful, and fun. Laughs at my jokes.Our friendship going forward; A problem. Jack wakes up at 4 AM every day. I goto sleep at 3 AM.”  Calvin🎙️ 775+ Interviews &Videos📺 9500+ Subscribers — andgrowing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.JACK F. WILSON; Author, Living Well Series; "EmpowerYour Golden Years"; Retired Architect; Habitat for Humanity; LIVE fromFloridaYouTube:BIO: Jack F. Wilson, author of the Living Well Series, is apublished author, a retired architect, and a non-profit management executivewho lives on Florida's Gulf Coast and loves to play golf. As the author of TheLiving Well Series, Jack loves to write personal development and self-helpbooks to empower and inspire seniors to live their best lives. A father of twinsons and a grandfather of five, Jack and his wife, Patricia, enjoy spendingtime on the New England coast with their family. Jack's many hobbies includeflying, scuba diving, boating, cooking, and walking.Jack website: https://www.jackfwilson.com/** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #filmmaker #writer #AsburyPark#FatherlessDaughterSyndrome CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet BRIANNA JANOCZKIN; Great anticipation for thisinterview. A young filmmaker’s first production. A lifetime devoted to hercraft and journey. My due diligence as a journalist is preparation. Asbury Parkconnection. 111 connections, which is beyond. Her film, Father’s Day.’ Mytakeaway after several hours of Zoom chatting. Brianna is sensitive,introspective, brilliant, determined, and visionary. Several times, Icomplimented her. It felt like I was talking to a 50-year-old inculcated withendless experience. Not decades younger. She smiled and thanked me. She studiedin Bulgaria, lived in Amish Country, and in Brooklyn. Referring to her ruraldays, she quoted, “Bring a tractor to school.” Then she discussed FatherlessDaughter Syndrome. Part of the energy for ‘Father’s Day.’ This is deep,introspective, fascinating stuff. Each girl in the movie symbolizes an elementof Father’s Day. I throw these words out to encourage you to listen to thisimportant interview. Brianna talked about locations and the difficulty. She ishugely inspired by Kate Winslet. Realism. To teach families. Writing. Pushingthe envelope. Pressure to mind tone. Invest in community. Mind your mouth.Enough said. Go watch.”   Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews& Videos📺 9,500+Subscribers — and growing👉 PleaseSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**BRIANNA JANOCZKIN; Creator, Writer, ‘Father’s Day;’Screening at Garden State Film Festival; LIVE from Asbury Park NJYouTube:Synopsis: A group of young adults navigates theirconservative religious lives in modern-day America while grappling with theever-changing outside world around them.BIO: Brianna Janoczkin is a female actor and filmmaker basedout of Asbury Park, NJ. Getting her start in international theatre, Brianna hascollaborated and written shows that have toured all over Eastern Europe.Pivoting to film, Father’s Day is Brianna’s first ever production she has led.She looks forward to the journey ahead and plans to continue fostering andbuilding out this beautifully complex world she and this team have createdtogether.LINKS: My instagram: brijanoczkinProduction Company Website: First Hour ProductionsTrailer: Father's Day Official TrailerProduction Company Instagram: firsthourproductions** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #Reiki #Spiritual #soulrealignment #NDE#meditation #Galacticconnection #Ohio #GeorgiaCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet EDEN KOZ (again); Our second interview. A few newcomments to add. This second interview is very necessary. Eden is hugelyspecial. Replete with spirit, caring, passion, humanity, and journey. There ismuch to Eden. I’m grateful to the good old universe for the connection. Itmeans something profound. And in this interview, Eden’s conversation on hernear-death experience was riveting. Enough said for now. “ Calvin“I’ve been podcasting for over five years and have beentrained well to prepare. Actually, part of that training came from theBillionaire whom I worked for. And wrote a book about. Where am I going now? Soprepared was I. Eden Koz is wondrously fascinating, passionate, spiritual, andreplete with life experiences, teaching, healing, and empathy, and we have justbegun to touch the surface. We drifted seamlessly off topic into her specialworld of caring, healing, and humanity. Her background in Atlanta advertisingand her role as a Creative Director/VP are part of what gives her a sense ofaccomplishment. But she had this calling. Now, among other things, she is aSoul Realignment Specialist. Soon, she’ll head to Europe to learn about energyfrom breathing. AND we ran out of time. Even twelve more hours wouldn’t get usto that finish line. But Eden is coming back. Coming attractions. Near-DeathExperience.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs720 Interviews/Videos  9300 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **EDEN KOZ; ‘Just Be Spiritual Boom,’ Podcast; Near DeathExperience; Soul Realignment Specialist; Reiki; LIVE from OhioYouTube: Links: LINKS: Website: https://edenjustbe.com(remote or face-to-face sessions)Podcast: Just Be ~ Spiritual BOOM -https://edenjustbe.com/podcastMerch: https://edenjustbe.com/merchFacebook Professional: Eden Koz Just Be -https://www.facebook.com/edenkozjustbeFacebook Business: Eden Just Be -https://www.facebook.com/edenjustbeInstagram: Eden Koz Just Be - https://www.instagram.com/edenkozjustbeTikTok: Eden Koz Just Be - http://tiktok.com/@edenkoz_justbeLinkedIn: Eden Koz -https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-koz-1323a52YouTube: Just Be LLC - https://www.youtube.com/c/JustBeLLCBitChute: Eden Koz -https://www.bitchute.com/channel/r9BrfW9zFPzyRumble: Eden Koz - https://rumble.com/user/EdenKoz &Grassroots Warrior Network:https://rumble.com/search/all?q=grassroots%20warrior%20networkBIO: Going on 25 years, Eden Koz is a soul realignmentspecialist as well as a New Earth pontificator. Utilizing energy and psychicpsychology, meditation, Reiki mastery, consciousness/mindset counseling,God/source, light language, dimensional energy healing, galactic connection andother modalities, her methods create unparalleled shifts for her clientsthrough her company, Just Be®, LLC, where she conducts sessions both remotelyand in-person. In addition, she has hosted her weekly podcast since Jan 2022:Just Be ~ Spiritual BOOM and is certified in performing COVID vaccine spiritualhealings. In 2016 she incurred a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis that brought anear-death experience and two years of major recovery and expansion. Finally,growing up in the deep south of Georgia, she currently lives in Ohio and hastwo daughters in their early 20s, one with special needs. **WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #romancewriter #editor #humor #blogger#NewMexico #journalist #lyricist CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeetSharon Kayne; “Illumination. Magic Carpet. Romance writing. Historical.Heroines. Theatre. Just a few words. And then my interview with Sharon Kayne.My longest interview in five years. We’ve been part of Kae Wagner’s BoldAuthors Network since its inception in January 2025. But Sharon was just afigure on the Zoom screen. Then we Zoomed into her world of romance writing.And we couldn’t stop talking. I never knew how important it is to touch awoman’s face as an endearment. Just a small element from this veryentertaining, learning, imaginative, and necessary world. Sharon is a gift ofpassion and dedication, wondrously knowledgeable and perfectly expressive, asher books are. Historical fiction is no easy journey. Sharon takes us on thisjourney. She defines romantasy. Energy abounds. And I just ordered ‘Variationson a Romance’ from Amazon. My first romance novel. To seal our bond, Sharon wasborn in Phoenix. I’m a twelve-timer down there in Arizona. More magic as Sharonis.”  CalvinTHISINTERVIEW IS PART ONE. NEXT MONTH PART TWO!🎙️ 700+ Interviews& Videos📺 9,200+Subscribers — and growing👉 PleaseSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**SHARON KAYNE; Historical Romance Novelist and Humor Blogger;Latest, "Variations on a Romance" LIVE from New MexicoYouTube: THIS INTERVIEW IS PART ONE. NEXT MONTH PART TWO!**LINK:  sharonkayne.comBIO: Before retiring to pursue writing historical romance, Ihad a 30-plus-year career as an award-winning writer/editor of non-fiction,working both in journalism and nonprofit advocacy. I’ve written journalisticpieces—from straight news to arts, features, and human interest—for print andtelevision broadcast, I was an award-winning humor columnist and managingeditor for an alternative weekly and was the communications director of anonprofit advocacy organization for 18 years.My dialog and lyrics have been performed on stage and innightclubs. My writing has won awards from the National Federation of PressWomen, New Mexico Press Women, and the New Mexico Music Industry Association. Iam a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers(ASCAP) as a lyricist and Southwest Writers. I have a BA in Theatre fromArizona State University. I sew and embroider and  live in New Mexico with my husband and twocats.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #childabuse #mentalhealth #trauma#childprotection  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESMeet ERAN ZIMRIN; “What resonated with me these past fewweeks, preparing for my interview with Eran, doing my due journalisticdiligence, is the overwhelming care, concern, devotion, advocacy, prevention,passion for dealing and healing, treating and being responsible for children,victims of trauma, abuse, emotional scars. This was a long run-on sentence. Sobe it. Eran exemplifies everything humanistic and idealistic by following hismother's example forty years ago, continuing ELI's work in caring for thesespecial children. He is eloquent, genuine, and his humanity radiates. I learnedso much. Yes, we hear and read about child abuse. But I had no idea of thedepths and the effects this would have on a human life going forward. I wasabsolutely mesmerized. This is the world’s problem. That makes us all citizensof the world. I’m especially sensitive to bringing up a child. I marvel everyday at the miracle of grandchildren. The love that goes into them comes out.And when that is damaged and hurt. A precious life is impacted. Eran works toheal, intervene, prevent, nurture, and treat. We all need to learn more. Forall the children. Heavy stuff. I’ve been illuminated by Eran. I’d like tobecome a bright light bulb thanks to Eran. Try this on. “This isn’t just aboutprotecting children from harm-it’s about protecting the possibility of who theymight become.”” CalvinHosted by Calvin Schwartz🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**ERAN ZIMRIN; Leadership in Child Protection and MentalHealth Advocacy; Former Manufacturing, Insurance.YouTube:BIO:  Eran Zimrinblends entrepreneurial experience, operational leadership, and a personallegacy of advocacy to lead ELI – The Israel Association for Child Protection –through one of the most pivotal periods in its history.After successful careers in manufacturing and insurance,Eran assumed the presidency of ELI in 2021, following the passing of hismother, Dr. Hanita Zimrin, the organization’s founder and Israel’s pioneer inconfronting child abuse. Since then, he has guided ELI with clarity andcompassion, strengthening its infrastructure, expanding nationwide reach, andsteering it through unprecedented demand.Under Eran’s leadership, ELI handled over 10,279 cases in2024 alone, with 77% related to sexual harm. In response to the October 7thattacks and the Iron Swords War, he launched an emergency trauma fund thatenabled treatment for 2,000 survivors, including 700 children, 200 olderadults, 100 foreign workers, and 40 Holocaust survivors.Eran continues to apply strategic business thinking to builda resilient and responsive organization, while honoring the heart of ELI’smission: to protect, to restore, and to ensure no child walks the road oftrauma alone.LINK:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eran-zimrin-03b61539/** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #musician #composer #Filmmaker #GSFF  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESMeet: STEVE PECKMAN; Hosted by Calvin Schwartz🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**STEVE PECKMAN; Musician/Composer, and now Filmmaker of"Buddha Bottle", screening at the Garden State Film Festival YouTube: BIO: Steve Peckman doesn’t just score films - he breatheslife into sonic worlds that elevate visual storytelling. With roots inclassical and jazz, his compositions blur the line between organic andelectronic worlds, crafting textures you won't find in any plugin or soundlibrary.  His music has shapedaward-winning feature films, documentaries and short films, and is making hisGarden State Film Festival debut, with a film called "Buddha Bottle"that he not only wrote the music for, but also co-wrote, co-directed and evenappears on screen in.LINKS: Website: https://sonareclipse.art/IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevepeckman_music4films/  **  WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #filmmaker #Spielberg #Scorcese#humanexperience #GenZ #GardenStateFilm Festival #GSFFCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet JR STOKES   “Into our interview for the Garden State Film Festival, I called out to JR, “Ijust realized I’m over a half-century older than you!” Testament to the depth,poise, passion, experience, and grasp of JR, a filmmaker and storyteller from ayoung age. At times, I was reminded of Steven Spielberg or Martin Scorsese. JRis introspective, brilliant, and dedicated to his art. Filmmaking. We had agreat time talking about film and, most importantly, his latest film,“Beautiful Pam.” I watched the trailer several times in a row. Absorbing andemoting. Many questions. Boundaries. Instinct. Human experience. Enough said.”Calvin 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.** JR STOKES; NY-Based Filmmaker, screening “Beautiful Pam” atGarden State Film Festival; Way under 30; LIVE from Long IslandYouTube:BIO  J.R. Stokes is aNew York based Independent Filmmaker. From a very young age, J.R. has taken astrong interest in the art of storytelling and hopes to continue having theprivilege of curating films that push the boundaries of independent filmmaking.J.R’s upcoming feature film, “Beautiful, Pam” is an official selection of the24th Annual Garden State Film Festival. His film screens with GSFF on Saturday,March 28th at 8:30PM at the Berkeley Crystal Ballroom in the BerkeleyOceanfront Hotel. Bloc Code: CBR21. Tickets available at GSFF.orgLINKS:  OfficialLinks:J.R’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidscinematics?igsh=OGxpYjBheXhqZmQ4J.R’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1CC3qTL6pq/?mibextid=wwXIfrJ.R’s Youtube:https://youtube.com/@sidscinematics?si=9uVt4zFD7bSpNxiF**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #cinematographer #director #actor #comedy#cult CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet PETER PAVLAKIS: “The universe made it difficult to pulloff this interview. Crazy power failures and things lost in space. But it wasworth the wait. Peter is endearing, introspective, dedicated, illuminating, andbrilliant. Reminded me of Jimmy Stewart. He’s an award-winning Brooklyn-basedfreelance cinematographer. Of course, I brought up the cinematography from Dr.Zhivago and how it magically transported me over time. He is the quintessenceof moving images, helping us see the world. He emanates devotion to craft andart. His film, ‘ApostasyBlues’ is a feature comedy drama. He is the writer, director, not thecinematographer. The premise is unique. A cult-leader raptures with donationmoney and then a manhunt. Comedy. Drama. I asked him, as a cinematographer, if he sees himself as a technician ora philosopher with a camera. Emphatically, he said more cinematic. I sensedthat. Balance life for what you believe in. Cinema can unite a divided culture.Part of his living comes from making commercials. Microbudget. I mentioned how that word has come up invirtually every interview so far. My fantasy. Hitting Powerball and fixingthat. In the future, he’d like to make provocative films like this. He’s theessence of deep thought. The power stayed on. Until we finished.” Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews & Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers — and growing👉 PleaseSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**PETER PAVLAKIS: Writer, Director, “Apostasy Blues;’Screening at Garden State Film FestivalYouTube:ABOUT: AboutAward-winning Brooklyn-based cinematographer with 12 yearsof experience bringing stories to life across narrative film, commercials,fashion, music videos, branded content, and documentaries. I specialize incrafting visually striking, emotionally resonant imagery that elevates abrand’s message and connects with audiences.I believe the power of moving images lies in revealing thebeauty within everyday moments and sparking empathy through fresh perspectives.Known for a collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving, and a steady handunder pressure, I thrive in fast-paced productions where vision and executionmust align seamlessly.Please reach out if you're interested in working together! www.pyrrhicproductions.comPeter Pavlakis is writer and director of Apostasy Blues, anindependent comedy/drama about two cult members whose leader “raptures” withtheir donation money, sending them on a manhunt from rural Ohio to New YorkCity. **LINKS: www.petercpavlakis.com www.instagram.com/peter.pavlakis/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #MarilynMonroe #director #composer#timetravel #BacktotheFuture #piano #TheGodfather #GSFF  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet REMI GANGAROSSA and JASON PELSEY; “A few weeks beforethis interview, energies out of the universe communicated how this was going tobe extraordinary. Notwithstanding their film, “Marilyn’s Dark Paradise.’ Yes,Marilyn Monroe. Written and directed by Remi. Jason was honored with the BestComposition for Short Film award by the Garden State Film Festival. Yes, I justwatched the film. Overwhelmed with its artistry and reverence, and Marilyn. If I wrote a traditional piece here. Several pages ofpraise. Better to share words and ideas. A motivation for readers. I am a movieperson. Part of my life. This film is so beyond mind, thought, and artistry.Ten years for them to do this.  Suchdetail. Precision. Years to get the pill bottles just right. Remi loves ‘Backto the Future.” He was wearing a hat from the movie. Particulates of that loveare evident. When Jason is composing, sitting at the piano, he hearsdifferent instruments on the piano. He wakes up from a dream, and there’s themusic. It took months on a two-second shot. Refuse to get details wrong. Adecade project infused with love and Marilyn. Silent film. Items in the filmthat Marilyn actually owned. Beyond. Sure, we talked about the Godfather, theart of composing, spirituality, Marilyn, the deep, complex, haunting woman. Waybeyond an actress. And on and on. This was such a precious time with Remi andJason, brilliant, sensitive, funny, serious, and wondrously dedicated to theirart. I’ve known them all along.” Calvin  760+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**REMI GANGAROSSA, Writer, Director, JASON PELSEY, Composer,‘Marilyn’s Dark Paradise.’ (Marilyn Monroe) Screening at Garden State FilmFestivalYouTube:**SYNOPSIS: Before the world knew her as a legend, MarilynMonroe endured a childhood marked by trauma and a career shaped by relentlesspressures. Even so, she rose to become an icon, a respected actress, and adetermined independent producer. As she confronts her past and wrestles withwhat it means to be enough, her time-traveling companion faces his own demons.He is tempted to rewrite history, even if it risks unraveling everything.LINKS:  RemiGangarossa (Director & Executive Producer) – [email protected] Pelsey (Composer) - [email protected]**Jason Pelsey composed the score for our short film,Marilyn’s Dark Paradise, and is being honored at the Garden State Film Festivalfor his original composition, “Norma Jeane.” **WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #documentary #filmmaker #GSFF#girlsflagfootball #LongIsland CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet ERIC FELLER. “Getting a chance to interview Eric Fellerfor the Garden State Film Festival was the best of all worlds for me. Lovefilms, love documentaries, and love sports. Here’s Eric. Intensely involved. Hegot his MFA with distinction in Documentary Studies and Production. Sports. Heimmediately noticed my Rutgers hat and a picture on the side of the NY Yankeescelebrating a 2009 playoff win. Sharp, incisive, and all-knowing sports-wise.And his film ‘Blazing a Trail’ is impressive in telling the story of the firstgirls' high school flag football team on Long Island. His intensity carriesover into his vision for a documentary film. He filmed this as essentially aone-person crew. Purist intensity. But he was quick to tell me, it’s the peoplewho make the film. I like that he said, documentaries are the ultimate realityshow. Especially sports. Eric’s youthful exuberance is refreshing. His futureis as illuminating as Blazing a Trail. A very special interview. Great forstudents of film.” Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**ERIC FELLER; Filmmaker, Documentary, Blazing a Trail’, Screening, Garden State FilmFestivalYouTube:**ERIC FELLER BIO SYNOPSIS"Blazing A Trail" is a documentary feature filmthat tells the story of the first-ever girls' high school flag football teamfrom the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District in the inaugural seasonof the sport on Long Island during the Spring of 2022.  You can ask me about the origins of the film,my experience working on it as a one-person crew, what impressed me most aboutthe girls taking on a brand-new sport, and what I hope people take away fromthe film.  I think the conversation willflow from these starter questions, which will lead into more points I'd like toaddress.A brief bio about me: I am a documentary filmmaker whocurrently resides in New York.  I'm a2006 graduate of SUNY Binghamton with a Bachelor of Arts in History, and in2014, I received my Master of Fine Arts with Distinction in Documentary Studiesand Production.  During my career, I'veworked on a variety of documentaries covering many sports, where I most enjoyconnecting with the athletes and the driving force that moves them.  Beyond sports, I've created documentariesabout summer special education programs, and for the past 6 years, I've been aconsulting film editor for Nassau BOCES on Long Island, where I've filmed andedited numerous events and celebrations highlighting the accomplishments ofstudents and educators alike.LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/@efeller1https://www.fellerdigitalproductions.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-feller-a70bb343/** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #comedy #producer #Canada #grief#motherdaughterrelationships **CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet WENDY LITNER (Creator, Writer) and LAUREN CORBER(Executive Producer) My Dead Mom.’  “Hugeanticipation for this interview. Personal stuff for me. My mother came out ofan old picture behind my computer a few years ago and typed ‘Mom’ on anoutgoing message on my cell phone. I got a haircut the next day. For real.Wendy and Lauren use their character, Emmy, to explore her struggle to makepeace with her dead mother, who keeps hanging around. Hugely funny premise.This is the second collaboration with Wendy and Lauren. Their first, How to Buya Baby.’ I relate to that too. Exceptional bonding with my guests. They arepure energy, comedic brilliance, honest, and poised. Beyond the comedy, heavyelements here. They stressed that relationships don’t end. Loved theirmentioning Erma Bombeck’s quote about wishing she had let the kids sit on thegood couch. Absurdity is funny. I agree. I watched the trailer twice.  Preciously funny as Wendy and Lauren are. Andserious too. And brave. Dealing with confronting grief right on. MadelynAlbright came up in the chat. More bravery on their part. They bring on deathdirectly. Our culture avoids it. I know. What a special interview. Hours later, there is still tinnitus in myears, thinking about Wendy and Lauren.” Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**WENDY LITNER; Creator, Writer, LAUREN CORBER, Exec Producer,My Dead Mom;’ Screening Garden State Film Festival; LIVE from TorontoYouTube:TRAILER:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7P3_kjNowsSYNOPSIS: Synopsis:Emmy's mother died and she hates what she's wearing. Emmyknows she could live her best life, if her dead mother would JUST. STOP.TALKING. Fern pops into Emmy’s life to question her lipstick and life choices,as only a mother can. Even death can’t stop Fern from being fabulous… anddisappointed. Emmy wants to make peace with her mother, move to the other sideof grief, but how do you get over someone who is so present?MY DEAD MOM explores the complicated and overwhelming natureof grief and the everlasting hold our mothers have on us. With dark wit andaching honesty, the series shows us that we all must learn to become ourselvesbecause of, or perhaps in spite of, our mother’s love. May Emmy’s mom rest inpeace. Please.LAUREN CORBER — BIOLauren Corber is a two-time International Emmy–nominatedexecutive producer and founder of LoCo Motion Pictures, a company known forbold, audience-driven content across television and digital platforms. Aleading force in Canada’s digital production space, she has executive producedacclaimed comedy series including How to Buy a Baby (Canadian Screen Awardwinner, International Emmy nominee), My 90-Year-Old Roommate (Webby Honoree,CSA winner), and The Communist’s Daughter (Web Series World Cup winner). Herwork has reached global audiences through partnerships with Warner Bros, HBOMax, and international adaptations across Europe. She is widely recognized for shaping innovative, globally resonantstorytelling. WENDY LITNER —  BIO Wendy Litner is an award-winning writer and creator knownfor sharp, emotionally honest comedy rooted in real life. She is the creator ofMy Dead Mom, a darkly funny series inspired by the loss of her mother, whichearned her the 2025 Canadian Screen Award for Her television writing credits include The Beaverton, RunThe Burbs, Children Ruin Everything, and The Popularity Papers. Wendy’s voiceextends beyond television into published essays in The Globe and Mail,HuffPost, and McSweeney’s, blending humor with deeply personal insight.** 

#realconversations #Rocky #screenplay #martialarts #GSFF CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet MARK BUERCK; I set my interview with Mark assuming he’sbeen doing this screenwriting stuff for a few decades, after all, he won BestShort Screenplay at the Garden State Film Festival. I love it when I dial wrongnumbers. The look on my face as comprehension slowly began crystallizing.Numerically, I’m basically six decades older than Mark. Yet he still seemed tohave two decades of experience. Yet there was that youthful exuberance wrappedaround a sensitive screenwriter with a mastery of dialogue. His screenplay,‘One Last Time’, is inspired by shows and movies he grew up watching, such asRocky, The Avengers, etc. He’s into martial arts as well. And finishing upScreenwriting at Brookdale-Rutgers. I asked about martial arts and his writing.A strong influence. We bonded more when I told Mark about Chuck Wepner, a boxerfrom Bayonne who fought Muhammad Ali. An inspiration for Stallone. I absorbedhis words and enthusiasm. He’s a young guy but has been on this writing journeya long time. He’s great fun. Endless enthusiasm. Back to ‘One Last Time.’ It'spowerful stuff coming from Gen Z. Passion. Sacrifice. Emotionally Intense. Iforgot to ask this rising star how he feels about writing comedy. Next time.”Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**MARK BUERCK: Short Screenplay Winner at Garden State FilmFestival; “One Last Time”YouTube:INSTAGRAM: @mark_buerck  BIO: BackgroundMark Buerck is a 23-year-old screenwriter, actor, andmartial artist from Wall Township, New Jersey. He studies Liberal Arts throughthe Rutgers–Brookdale program and has been actively developing his career inwriting and filmmaking over the past several years.Mark first became interested in storytelling when he was 13years old, writing short chapters of his own stories in notebooks. In highschool, while taking creative writing classes, he discovered that his strengthswere particularly strong in dialogue and character interaction. His classmatesand teacher often pointed out that his writing felt very cinematic anddialogue-driven, which naturally led him toward scriptwriting. He also created and starred in his own short film titled“The Enigmatic Crew,” which was inspired by a real-life day with his closefriends.Mark’s long-term goal is to continue writing for film andtelevision while also acting in projects he creates. He hopes to build a careertelling stories that combine action, emotion, and personal experiencesProject description:One Last Time is a dramatic short screenplay about two bestfriends and fighters, Ethan and Ryan. Ethan is determined to keep fightingdespite suffering serious injuries, including multiple concussions and a tumor.Fighting is the only thing that gives his life meaning, and he refuses to walkaway from it.Ryan, his closest friend and training partner, tries toconvince him that it’s time to move on and protect his health. However, Ethanpersuades Ryan to spar for him one last time.During the sparring session, emotions rise and the fightescalates beyond what either of them expected. Ryan accidentally knocks Ethandown, triggering a fatal medical episode. Ryan is left devastated, realizingthat Ethan’s final fight was against his best friend.The story explores themes of passion, identity, sacrifice,and the difficult question of when someone should stop pursuing what they loveInspiration behind the script:Being a martial artist helped me visualize the fight scenesand emotional tension between the characters**   

#realconversations #musician #jerseyshore #animator#illustrator #GSFF #synchronicity CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet VINCENT CORONA-EVANS “Every blue moon over the Jersey shore Atlantic, something powerfullysynchronistic arrives. That would be Vincent (Vinnie). From the moment hecontacted me for an interview about his entry into the Garden State FilmFestival for his animated ‘The River Song,’ I knew meant to be. Vinnie and Iexplored that theme. Why? His song is a glimpse of when his family moved to theTides Motel along the riverfront of Shark River Hills. A long time ago. Also, along time ago, I spent childhood summers sitting on the jetty at Shark River. Aselfie I took of my adult foot on the jetty is the cover of my novel, There’s aTortoise in My Hair. Enough said. Vinnie is wondrously amazing, poignant,talented, brilliant, and effervescent. The cover of his song is priceless. I kept staring like I was in atrance. He wrote the song, played the instruments, recorded, mixed, andmastered it. He told me it was a year to do. At this point in my writing, Ilike to throw in words, concepts, and thoughts. Vinnie filled up pages. Yes,watch the interview. He grew up poor, living in winter and summer rentals. Heloves rainy days. (a song?) His bike was stolen. He was gifted a guitar. Heteaches music these days. He drew pictures all the time. It’s funny, Diane Raver’s(founder of GSFF) father owned The Tides for a while. Wild stuff. He has dreamsof being attacked by a bear. Heavy stuff. We talked about human antennas.Spirituality. Yes, the Jersey shore. Vinnie is the Jersey Shore. Lovesynchronicity.”  Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**VINCENT CORONA-EVANS: Musician, Illustrator & Animator,“The River Song,” Garden State Film Festival: LIVE from Jersey ShoreYouTube:Vincent was born and raised at Jersey Shore, where he stilllives with his beautiful wife, son, and adopted pet family. He attended classesat the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and studied web design atBoston University. Over the past 30 years, he’s worked as an illustrator anddigital graphic artist, while also pursuing his lifelong passion formusic—performing for over 40 years and teaching for more than 18. Creatingmusic videos for his original songs has allowed him to blend all these creativethreads into one. He’s excited to see where this new path takes him. Synopsis:“The River Song” is an animated music video drawn fromchildhood memories. It follows a young boy exploring his new home at the TidesMotel along the shoreline in Shark River Hills, NJ, as his playful,shape-shifting shadow transforms everything from an imaginary friend to asymbol of inner strength and childhood wonder.**Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1CeahYN4n6/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vce.musicBandcamp: https://vcemusic.bandcamp.com/Banditt Records:  https://www.bandittrecords.com/vce** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #actor #writer #GSFF #Northwestern#DavidBowie #filmmaker #TheEqualizer CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet BLAKE MERRIMAN: “I marvel at the journey. Blake’screative journey was inspired by Northwestern, the School at Steppenwolf, andthe Maggie Flanagan studio. He’s poised, spirited, eloquent, and brilliant,sitting across the Zoom divide with me. Thinking I’m a lucky guy to be exposedto this passionate insight. His first short film, ‘The Escort,’ (screening atthe Garden State Film Festival) is hugely provocative to me. The film is abouttwo people trying to connect through incompatibility. I heard him say, “Let goof what you want and do what you need.” Powerful stuff. He’d like to spend aday with David Bowie. I love this segment, Blake mentioned Al Pacino in‘Serpico’ and asked if I knew what Save The Cat was. Not. He explained (withhis great depth into the film business), “The core concept is that a heroshould do something likable early on (the "save the cat" moment) tomake the audience root for them.” It became part of a screenwriting course andbook. I was taking notes. Blake laughed when I told him, “Two pages already.”“Words of advice”, I asked. “Show up early, know lines, be flexible, and bekind.” Final analysis. A hugely fun interview.” Calvin🎙️ 750+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People**BLAKE MERRIMAN; Actor, Writer, The Escort’; Screening atGarden State Film FestivalYouTube:**BIO: Blake Merriman is an actor, writer, and producer livingin New York City. As an actor, he trained at Northwestern University, theSchool at Steppenwolf, and the Maggie Flanigan studio.You may have seen him in The Equalizer (CBS) Pretty LittleLiars: Original Sin (HBO), Manifest (Netflix), and Crashing (HBO).Blake also starred as Andy in the indie feature TheGraduates and Richard in Drinking Games (a feature that he co-wrote andco-produced).His most recent film, The Escort, which he wrote and starredin, is screening at the Garden State film festival on March 28 in Asbury Park,New Jersey.Blake’s hope is that through playful, moving, and subversivestorytelling, he can help heal and nourish souls, open minds, and create newconnections.LINKS: The Escort on Letterboxd -https://letterboxd.com/film/the-escort-2025/ Blake Merriman on Letterboxd -https://letterboxd.com/blakemerriman/ Insta / Twitter - @blakemerriman AND @animbleremarkYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@blakemerrimanactor ANDhttps://www.youtube.com/@animbleremarkWeb – BlakeMerriman.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlakeMerrimanActor/  AND https://www.facebook.com/animbleremark/TikTok - @blake_merrimanFILM SYNOPSIS: A troubled young man, Tommy, hires an escort,Lucy, to keep him company. While Tommy is all thumbs, Lucy goes about businesslike a pro. But what Tommy has in store for Lucy may test the limits of herprofessionalism.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WEthe SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTShttps://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #horror #thriller #comedy #trauma#TheShining #Kubrick #NYUTisch #Oregon #comicbooksCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeetVINCENT MORANO (Writer, director, producer), ADAM GREENE (Co-writer) ‘Night isfor Screaming “. I keep repeating to myself how much I love the Garden StateFilm Festival. It offers wondrous opportunities to get to know and interviewforces of creativity, imagination, and excellence in filmmaking. Welcome,Vincent and Adam. Theirfilm blends horror, comedy (yes), and thriller. I’ve been around the block. Thefilm's hook is so unique. They are unique. Lifetime journey. Their passionexudes. I like Vincent’s childhood. He prayed for rainy days so he could go tothe movie theater. They make movies about his life journey. Adamrevealed his backdrop. Keys to unlimited imagination. Comic books. Eisner’s.Vincent, a Jersey guy, summered in Ocean City, where he saw ET, The Natural.Adam, an Ohio State Buckeye fan. Yes, I was at home and comfortable. Now Iswitch to words and thoughts. To induce. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.Anthony Burgess, who wrote A Clockwork Orange. Tonal influences. The Shining.Kubrick. 2001. Vincent watches films with his 14-year-old daughter. Sophie’sChoice. Yes, human horror. Cult psychology. Trauma. Challenges bringing ‘Nightis For Screaming’ to Life. Money. We’re all indies. I marvel at Vincent, Adam.Their passion, brilliance, grasp, devotion to craft, and their humor. Iscreamed inwardly. Please come back,” Calvin🎙️ 758+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**VINCENT MORANO; Writer, Producer, Director; ADAM GREENE;Co-writer; Night is For Screaming;’ Horror, Comedy, Thriller; Screening GardenState Film Festival; LIVE NY, OregonYouTube:BIO: We were not a sports household. There was no Sundaybasketball, Monday Night Football, and the World Series came and went with allthe pomp and circumstances of a routine dental appointment. My earliestmemories are going to the movies. Always. Whenever possible. In the summers, Iprayed for rain because that meant no beach, and instead we would go to the oldmovie house on the boardwalk. To say I’d discovered my passion early would be arank understatement. There was no choice in the matter. To me, movies, art,acting, and writing were everything.  learned the discipline of being an actor, an enormous appreciation for thecraft. Soon though, I realized that I wanted to be on the other side. ADAM GREENE: Co-WriterAdam has spent 20 years in the film and television industry,working in multiple departments and serving in many facets of the industry. SYNOPSIS: www.nightisforscreaming.com “Night is for Screaming” is a horror/comedy/thriller.But it is also a celebration of the craft of filmmaking. It is the culminationand the enormous next step in what has already been a fruitful career. It is astory of a woman, haunted by trauma, desperately seeking a moral compass,coming to grips with her internal and external violence and, most tragically,facing motherhood for the first time. It is the story of a haunted family withsinister secrets and even more sinister intentions. It is the story of thenight when these terrible, violent, and desperate characters come together in agory battle of wills, conscience, and the truth behind their individualrealities.A runaway train of action and gallows humor lead afascinating, diverse cast of characters to hell and back—and then to hellagain. It is a movie for audiences, by one of cinema's most loyal audiencemembers.**

#realconversations #SylvesterStallone #acting #directing#cryptoheist #UnitedNations #multilingual #voiceover #producer #Standoff CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet AL and MARLYN BANDIERO: “Thirty minutes before ourinterview, I was panicking (attack). Where do I begin? This amazing couple iscollaborating, producing, writing, acting, and directing. Al was the ringannouncer in Rocky IV, hand-picked by Sylvester Stallone. Marlyn,multi-lingual, with a degree in International Affairs, worked at the UN. Thecreation of ‘Because I Can Productions.’ This ‘stuff’ is swirling (an importantword) in my consciousness. Even more swirling. Al is also a voice-over actor.He has done countless voice-overs for commercials, narrations, and animations.Marlyn rewrites other scripts for people who need their scripts punched up.This interview is about their film, Standoff.’ I just saw the trailer.Riveting. Real. Certainly, an unconventional crypto-heist film directed by awoman, Marlyn. Not the usual genre. Al and Marlyn are not the usual. Abrilliant, accomplished, animated, introspective, delightful, consummate filmindustry couple. I was swirling throughout. So much to learn, talk. Here are afew words and thoughts. Just easier. Children’s book author. A handicapped dogon the cover. Learning from the best of the best (Stallone). Most importantly,have some vision and tell good stories. ‘Standoff’ is our baby. Don’t ask,don’t get. Getting people to invest in films. Being an actor and producer. TheFox series, ‘Desire.’ Getting actors to work together again means chemistry.The rollercoaster is indie films. A bright future here in Jersey. I’m stillswirling while writing this. How gracious and genuine, Al and Marlyn. Now myswirling into the late night.” Calvin🎙️ 760+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,500+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**AL BANDIERO, Actor, Producer; MARLYN BANDIERO, Writer,Director, Producer, Standoff,’ screening at the Garden State Film FestivalYouTube:LINKS:   http://www.becauseicanproductions.comNOTE: Al is also a voice-over actor. He has done countlessvoice-overs for commercials, narrations, and animations. Marlyn rewrites otherscripts for people who need their scripts punched up.AL BIO: Al Bandiero (Actor/Producer) launched his filmcareer with Rocky IV, the highest-grossing film in the iconic franchise,personally selected by Sylvester Stallone for the role of the ring commentatorand mentored by Stallone himself. He went on to star in 72 episodes of the FoxNetwork series Desire, which aired the U.S. and reached 52 countries worldwide.On the big screen, Al played the male lead opposite GoldenMARLYN BIO: Marlyn Bandiero (Writer/Director/Producer) Namedone of 30 filmmakers to watch in 2025!Born in Havana and raised in New York City, Marlyn Bandierois a multilingual storyteller fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and French.She holds a degree in International Affairs from Manhattan University, whichled to a prestigious role at the United Nations, where her passion for writingbegan while editing for the DepT for Disarmament AffairsBook 2 – Believe, Achieve, inspired by her 14-year journey with her beloveddisabled German Shepherd.A visionary storyteller, Marlyn Bandiero continues to createoriginal, character-driven content across film, television, and publishingplatforms. STANDOFF  filmdescription:  A seasoned crew chasing onelast, life-changing score discovers that in a world built on loyalty, betrayalis the real currency.Three of the actors (Al, Joe and Tomy) were series regularstogether on a Fox drama called Desire. Michelle was a series regular on a series on Cinemax called StrikeBack.   Standoff is a  genre not usually written/directed by awoman.**

#realconversations #monmouthcountyclerk #Emmywinner#AmericanRevolution #documentary #filmmaker #battleofmonmouth #cinemnatographer#editor #videojournalism #GSFFCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet CHRISTINE HANLON (Monmouth County Clerk) and ADAM WORTH(5-time Emmy Award-winning director, cinematographer, and editor). ‘As thisspecial interview was coming together, the grasp of the relativity (withrespect to Einstein) of the depth, importance, relevance, and the uniqueness ofthe guests was like a rolling stone. Many reasons for unbridled excitement. Christine has been the MonmouthCounty Clerk since 2015. I live here. Adam Worth, with all those Emmys andnominations. Their third collaboration. ‘Monmouth County at War; Rebels,Raiders, and Revolution’. America’s 250th. Monmouth County was acenter of the American Revolution. When I watched Ken Burns’ documentary just amonth ago, a bright light bulb went on, a similar realization. Monmouth was anepicenter. Funny thing, Adam’s crew and Ken Burns’ crew were together filmingat Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Christine and Adam are effervescent,ebullient, brilliant, and quintessential Monmouth and Jersey. I could’velistened for hours. A few notions. Neighbors fought neighbors. A deep conflict.Many didn’t think we could win, so they sided with the British. The filmhighlights African American, Native-American and loyalist perspectives. Enoughsaid (the last James Gandolfini movie). So much to glean from this interview. Ifeel like I’m on the cloud. I am.” Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**CHRISTINE HANLON (Producer, County Clerk) & ADAMWORTH, (Director, Cinematographer, and Editor); ‘Monmouth County at War;Rebels, Raiders, & Revolution;’ Screening at Garden State Film Festival(Documentary)YouTube:Description of the film: Created in collaboration with Monmouth County and theMonmouth NJ 250th Committee, Monmouth County at War: Rebels, Raiders, andRevolution uncovers the untold story of New Jersey’s bloodiest region duringthe American Revolution. In Monmouth County, loyalty could mean your life.Through raids, reprisals, and the struggle for freedom, neighbors turnedagainst neighbors and the line between justice and revenge disappeared.Featuring leading historians and the rarely told stories of African American,Native American, and Loyalist fighters, the film reveals how the Revolution’strue cost was paid in the fields and homes of ordinary New Jerseyans — and howits echoes still haunt the landscape today. From the battles and betrayals thattore neighbors apart, to the brutal fighting at the Battle of Monmouth, to therise of Colonel Tye’s Black Brigade, and the secret smuggling networks thatsustained the war. Uncover how loyalty and survival drove Monmouth’s residentsto take sides - or switch them - revealing the Revolution not as distant glory,but as a brutal, personal war at home. LINK TO TRAILER:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi1i-X64VsoCHRISTINE HANLON:  Formore information about the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, visitMonmouthCountyClerk.gov.Christine Giordano Hanlon has served as Monmouth CountyClerk since 2015, having been re-elected to her third term in November 2025.**ADAM WORTH BIO:  AdamWorth is a five-time New York Emmy Award-winning director, cinematographer, andeditor with 19 total Emmy nominations across directing, cinematography,editing, audio post-production, and video journalism. With over 20 years ofexperience, he has produced, directed, shot, and edited five feature-lengthdocumentaries, exploring subjects ranging from ** 

#realconversations #grifting #Ohio #ballet #director#Footloose **CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet BRYANT CARROLL; “I mentioned to the actor, producer,and now director, Bryant Carroll, as we were well into our interview, that Iwas thinking of Forest Gump’s mother saying, 'Life is like a box of chocolates,you never know what you’re going to get.” All in reference to my thought that Ihad no clear expectations for this interview emanating from Euclid, Ohio. WhatI discovered almost immediately was Bryant's depth, experience, dedication,vision, and movie persona. A quintessential film personality wrapped up inchildhood dreams and directions. From a young age in Ohio, he studied balletand eventually studied acting in NYC. An original cast member of Footloose onBroadway and in a 2001 revival of Hair. To me, his journey is classic. Thestuff they make movies about. There are elements of special depth and humanityto his journey. He’s exploring the human experience of an aging woman who hasbeen grifting in his first direction. Heavy stuff. ‘Nowhere Good’ is riveting,with wondrous acting. Yes, Bryant’s direction is brilliant. I saw the film. Allof a sudden, we’re talking about Steve Buscemi, Harrison Ford, and Paul Newman.We both love ‘The Sting.’  And Bryantplayed McMurphy in an Ohio production of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’Versatile Beyond. I didn’t want the interview to end. Great conversation. Iremembered Sally Field is one of Bryant’s favorite actresses. I reminded him,she said, of the box of chocolates in Forest Gump. To be continued.” Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**BRYANT CARROLL; Director, ‘Nowhere Good’ screening at GardenState Film Festival; LIVE from OhioYouTube: BIO:  Bryant Carroll —Director / Producer / ActorBryant is a working actor, director, and producer whosecredits span Showtime, HBO, Starz, Netflix, Amazon, NBC, and CBS. Recent workincludes projects with Jason Bateman and Jude Law (Black Rabbit), Mark Ruffalo(Task), and Brittany Snow (The Hunting Wives).He founded Everyday Boots Productions with a passion forcharacter-driven storytelling. The Company’s first production, the short filmNowhere Good, marked Bryant’s directorial debut and is in development as afeature, with Gas Station Confessional next on his directing slate.Bryant trained at the Michael Chekhov Studio in NYC and wasan original cast member of Footloose on Broadway and the 2001 revival of Hair.He has worked with Steve Buscemi, Kathryn Hahn, Michael Clarke Duncan, TommyChong, Dan Lauria, Breckin Meyer, Rachel Brosnahan, and Donnie Wahlberg. LINK:  https://www.imdb.com/bryantcarrollSYNOPSIS   Attractive,cunning and unapologetic, Samantha Cole thrives as a woman often overlooked butnever unnoticed. A lifelong grifter, Sam lives in anonymity.Sam’s obscure life is thrown into chaos when Nate Fullershows up at her local watering hole. Nate is hell-bent on revenge for the conSam pulled on his family decades earlier.However, Nate’s revenge doesn’t include killing Sam.Instead, he wants to leave her the same way she left him and his father –penniless with nothing to live for.As Nate methodically drains Sam of all she has, Sam’sdesperate attempts to stay afloat turn violent. She tortures and steals fromher landlord, tracks down and kills an old collaborator, and gets in ahigh-speed chase with Nate.Sam is left with nothing. Nothing except Nate. She followshim back to the house he grew up in, where the seeds of revenge were plantedall those years ago.With the tables now turned, revenge and survival quicklyblur as Sam and Nate find themselves trapped together with only one way out.** 

#realconversations #director #scifi #GSFF #Rutgers #futuristic#Kubrick #Gandi #indiefilmCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet MATT CRICK “A circle has no end. My interview today wasthis wondrous circle. Circuitous around. And around. Einstein. Time. A FerrisWheel. Relativity. Relatability. Matt is a fascinating guest. A                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 PhD from Rutgers(Media Studies) MFA also. His career spans network TV (20/20), documentaries,non-fiction production, and now narrative sci-fi filmmaking. And a long-timeprofessor at William Patterson. And a born Hoosier. His short film, ‘The LastMusician.’ Did I ever love the premise. It’s not singing in the rain. It’simaginative, futuristic, necessary, a bit scary, and, above all, timely(hugely). Matt’s films make you “think, feel, do.” He’s brilliant, eloquent,consummate, humorous, and passionate. A never-ending conversationalist.Here’s my journalistic departure from standard reporting.There’s so much I gleaned and absorbed from Matt. Best to insert words andideas from my 210 inspired minutes with Matt Crick. Why? To encourage aviewing. You’ll know what to do with your thumbs up. Algorithms will love you. What makes a good film? Script. Actors.  Direction. Positive camaraderie. AD.Production design. Be open. Follow passion. Know Yourself. Communicate Vision.Preparation. He’d like to spend a day with Gandhi. Matt talked aboutKubrick Calm.  Yes, Stanley Kubrick. Apeaceful long shot. Made me think (He did throughout this interview) of‘Strangelove.’  Ample AI discussion. Backto his short film. I’m jumping around. Massive cerebral input does this to me.Future. Family. Society. No emotion. Constant surveillance. Surveillance.  What a word. I feel like the wicked witchnow, melting. Indie filmmaking. Garden State Film Festival. The Creature fromthe Black Lagoon(1950’s) scared me plenty. NJ filmmaking. Enough said. Listenin. For sure, it’ll make your day. Made mine.” Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**MATT CRICK, Director, Writer, Producer. Latest film, ‘TheLast Musician’ screening Garden State Film Festival; PhD, Rutgers; LIVE from NJYouTube:**BIO: An award-winning Director, Writer, and Producer, MattCrick moved to New York in 1998 from Tempe, Arizona.He was then hired by ABC's 20/20 (1993), working in variouscapacities, including Associate and Field Producer. He then began his owncompany, focusing primarily on documentary work. He completed his firstfeature-length documentary in 2003, narrated by Keith David and includedinterviews with Benicio Del Toro and Arthur Ross. . FILM SYNOPSISIn a future that bans emotion, young Ethan must escort agingOliver to a secret senior center-until Oliver's century-old secret threatenshis plan. A tense, visually lean sci-fi short with a powerful twist that gripsaudiences.LINKS: https://www.redbarnfilmsllc.com Follow us:@redbarnfilms #TheLastMusician

@gsff   #realconversations#director #filmmaker #GSFF #StephenKing #BruceSpringsteen #Kubrick #2001 #ItalyCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet LUCA CASERTA; (LIVE from Verona, Italy) This briefintro to one of the most fascinating interviews I’ve done these 14 yearscontains mostly thoughts and words. A reason. To promote curiosity for you allto watch. Luca is a gift for filmmaking. A lifelong journey since he first sawStanley Kubrick’s 2001. I saw 2001 back in the late 1960’s. And I talk about italmost every day. Listen up. Right from our beginning chat, Luca exudesbrilliance, perfection, vision, grasp, resilience, and devotion. Of course, Ilove his accent. His film is anofficial adaptation of Stephen King’s short story ‘The Reach.’ King wrote himthat it’s “a lovely piece of work.” The “R” word got him to feature BruceSpringsteen’s ‘Moonlight Motel” at the end of ‘The Reach.’ Not easy feats. Words and thoughts. The film deals with the veil betweenlife and death. Do we know what love really is? "Thanks to Sony Music and Bruce Springsteen. Both Bruceand Stephen have been inspirations in my life." Jana Balkan’s (leadactress) visions are not spooky. Luca has a master’s degree in PrehistoricArchaeology from the University of Verona. Working on the next film,"Mariska".Key thoughts. As an indie filmmaker. To express my ownvoice.  To inspire people.  Make people think and talk. To spend a daywith Stephen King, Bruce Springsteen or Stanley Kubrick. A dream for me. Actually, this was also a dream interview for me.”  Calvin** 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.** LUCA CASERTA; Director & Screenwriter of "TheReach" (An official Stephen King adaptation, featuring Bruce Springsteensong  ‘Moonlight Motel.’) Screening atGarden State Film Festival. LIVE from Verona, Italy **BIO: Luca Caserta is an Italian award-winning director andscreenwriter. A graduate of the Cinecittà Film Academy (Rome), he trained underNeorealism master Carlo Lizzani and specialized in cinematography at the CentroSperimentale di Cinematografia with Giuseppe Lanci. His films have beenselected for major festivals including Cannes, Burbank, Sedona, Rhode Island,and Carmarthen Bay. His short film “Tell Me Who I Am” (2020) garnered 181international awards. His latest project, “The Reach” (2025), is the officialadaptation of a short story by Stephen King, featuring “Moonlight Motel” by THE REACH – SYNOPSISBased on a short story by Stephen King and featuring thesong “Moonlight Motel” by Bruce Springsteen, “The Reach” is a poignantexploration of life, memory, and the journey beyond. On Goat Island, elderlyStella Flanders has lived her entire life without ever crossing the Reach thatseparates the isle from the mainland. But as a freezing winter descends, Stellabegins to see visions of those she once loved, calling her toward that finaljourney on the frozen Reach. Now, she must confront her past and the boundarybetween this world and the next in a heartfelt tale of love that transcendslife itself.LINKS:Official Links for Social Media Promo & YouTubeDescriptionOfficial Website: https://www.lucacaserta.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luca_caserta/LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucacaserta/Facebook (Luca Caserta Official Page):https://www.facebook.com/lucacasertafilmmakerFacebook (The Reach Official Page):https://www.facebook.com/filmthereachX (Twitter): https://x.com/Luca_CasertaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CasertaLucaIMDb (Luca Caserta - Director's Profile):https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5066819/IMDb (The Reach - Official Page):https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36987377/**   

#realconversations #soundeditor #USCFilmSchool #horror #GSFF#Emmy #LowVision #director CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet PATRICK HOGAN. “Since I’ve been interviewing for the Garden State Film Festival, Ifigured using a film motif for my comments. My interview with Patrick Hogan is‘Back to School.’ The time with Patrick was a special learning experience. Hisfilm, ‘Blindsided,’ is horror, sensory storytelling, fear, empathy, and craftat the highest level. Patrick is quintessential Hollywood. Brilliant, eloquent,dedicated, and magical. An MFA from USC film school. When not making films, hewas nominated ten times for an Emmy as a sound editor. He made a funny commentabout the ten times nominated. And he’s worked on iconic shows like ‘Six FeetUnder’ and ‘Cobra Kai.’  More schoolingfor me. Blindsided. A blind schoolteacher struggles through a nightmarish nightwhen an alien spaceship crashes. The production features a low-vision cast. Aspecial camera that the blind protagonist wears. Then ‘Lord of the Rings’ wasmore schooling. More sound bites. I mentioned ‘From Here to Eternity.’ Thesound of a screen door closing, an echo in an empty rec-room in 1941 PearlHarbor, still resonates with me. And I had Patrick, a ‘teacher’, to expressthis too.  I’ve been waiting five decadesto sound off. And AI came up. As did the 1956 film ‘Forbidden Planet.’ Wecould’ve gone on for a few more hours. But the school bell rang.”  Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**PATRICK HOGAN; Writer, Director, ‘Blindsided;’ Showing atGarden State Film Festival; Sound Editor; MFA, USC Film SchoolYouTube:Bio: Born and raised on the island of Guam, Patrick attendedNorthwestern University and then earned his MFA from USC film school. Histhesis film, “The Business Card,” was an award-winning short that became thefirst student film ever sold to an airline for in-flight entertainment.“Promise Me Tomorrow” (formerly titled “Pope Dreams”) –Patrick’s feature debut – screened at 30 festivals around the world, won 11Best Film awards, and was distributed by Porchlight Entertainment. It aired onLifetime Network in the USA and in over 40 countries world-wide and wasreleased on DVD home video. It is currently available to stream on most popularstreaming services, including for free on Tubi.His multiple award-winning short films, including theromance-sci-fi “Virtually” and horror-comedy “Quiet! Mom’s Working!” arefestival favorites, with his films having appeared at well over 100 festivalsaround the world and racking up more than 30 awards. “Virtually” and thesci-fi-horror “Killing Time” are currently available to watch on the YouTubeshorts channel Omeleto.Along with his award-winning work as a writer/director,Patrick is a highly accomplished supervising sound editor with more than 100television shows and movies to his credit. He’s earned 10 Emmy Nominations and3 Golden Reel Awards for his work as a sound editor on such shows as HBO’s “SixFeet Under”, Fox’s “Family Guy” and FX Network’s “Reservation Dogs”. He iscurrently the supervising sound editor on the CBS hit “Fire Country” and theNetflix global phenoms “Cobra Kai” and “Umbrella Academy”.**  Blindsided Synopsis:A blind schoolteacher struggles to survive through anightmarish night when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrouspredator. This unique horror short film features an all low-vision cast andplaces the audience in the POV of a blind protagonist who is only able to hearwhat happens around her.**LINKS: Instagram: @ppatrickhogan    Website: www.jhdanger.com<http://www.jhdanger.com/>    YouTube: @johnhogdangerproductions**   

#realconversations #director #artivist #Documentary #Brazil#NorthAfrica #MiddleEastCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet DUDA PENTEADO; “Life is wondrous synchronicity. Lastweek, I received an email from Duda Penteado about interviewing him (hisdocumentary film ‘All People Free’) for the upcoming Garden State FilmFestival. I remembered him immediately from our meeting at Nuyorican Poets Cafein NYC. I was there that night as part of my work with Neo Latino Artists. NowDuda, an acclaimed artivist and filmmaker, has a powerful, necessary shortdocumentary that exposes the tragic reality of modern-day slavery in brick kilnfactories in North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Then and now, Duda is brilliant, eloquent, passionate,humanistic, caring, and sensitive. I’ve given a brief synopsis of Duda’snecessary and monumental work of filming the horror of 20 million enslavedpeople (many children). Here are some words and thoughts from my note-taking.Yes, I took notes while interviewing. Art is a way to express ideas. Why art? So, we can exist.Twenty million people make bricks. (By the way, Duda travelled to these placesof slavery to create this documentary.) People buy/consume without questioning.Duda’s from Brazil. His father was a professor of economics, and his mother wasan educator. These 20 million slaves have no documentation, so they don’texist. He met a blind girl who was a slave. He asked why she was doing this. “Iwant to help my sisters.” Documentaries are so important. I asked what he’dlike people to feel after seeing his film. “Pain and educated.”  Enough said. We need to see this film.”Calvin 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**DUDA PENTEADO; Director, All People Free,’ screening atGarden State Film Festival; Founder, Unshakeable Productions; LIVE from NJYouTube:**Synopsis:  All PeopleFree is not just a film; it is a movement for justice. Directed by DudaPenteado and produced by Unshakeable Productions, the documentary exposes theharsh reality of modern slavery and child exploitation in brick kilns acrossNorth Africa, the Middle East, and Asia — where more than 20 million people areenslaved, nearly half of them children. Through powerful imagery, testimony,and storytelling, the project seeks to raise awareness, mobilize communities,and inspire global action against human bondage.BIO:  Duda Penteado isa renowned visual artist, multi-award-winning filmmaker, educator, and culturalvisionary who has lived between the United States and Brazil for over 20 years.His multidisciplinary practice spans performances, videos, installations,murals, sculptures, paintings, and other visual art forms. Through his work,Duda addresses critical social issues such as racial injustice, culturalidentity, globalization, and the pressing challenges of the 21st century. Hisart has been showcased in galleries, cultural institutions, and museums acrossthe U.S., Brazil, and Europe.As Co-Founder and Creative Director of UnshakeableProductions, Duda merges his fine art expertise with filmmaking, bringingintellectual depth and creative vision to the screen. among his accolades are the Spirit of New JerseyAward from the Golden Door International Film Festival, recognition from theNew York City Independent Film Festival, NYCIFF Film Festival, the Director’sChoice Award from the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival, and BestDocumentary from the Christian Film Festival.Duda’s life and work exemplify a deep commitment to culturaland social transformation through the power of art and film.**LINKS: unshakeableproductions.com https://allpeoplefree.org ** 

#realconversations #director #ItalianAmerican #Cannes#familytension #cheese #CourtTV  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet STEFANO DA FRE. “I’ve been doing this interview giglong enough; logged 730+ interviews/videos over the last few years. Thenthere’s Stefano Da Fre today. The first question HE asked me to kick thingsoff. Do you like opera? I do. Of course, Nessun Dorma and Libiamo lately. Wewere off to see the wizard. Appropriately, Stefano is a wizard. I wasenthralled. I took notes. Stefano’s background. AFI Award-winning filmdirector. His work premiered worldwide, including at Cannes. Filmmaking grants.Recurring guest on Court TV and on and on. His film, ‘A Slice of the FamilyBusiness’ as a TV pilot, is incisive. Necessary in a changing world. Morethoughts. Cultural process of being Italian American. Shooting on location inHurleyville. The drive up. The diner. Financing the project. Not easy in thisIndie world. Anna and Anthony are such compelling characters. Suddenly, Stefanois speaking French. ‘Breathless’ director Jean-Luc Godard comes up. Then Isaid, Stanley Kubrick. We oscillated off topic. Indeed, I was talking with abrilliant, passionate wizard. We could’ve gone on for hours. He is in thisbrave new world of film. I had to bring up his picture with Meryl Streep. Astory behind it. My story about talking to Meryl Streep in 1997. And in theblink of an eye, I’m in her movie. We laughed at the synchronicity. Stefanoagreed to come back” Calvin 🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**STEFANO DA FRE; Director, ‘A Slice of the Family Business’;Screening at Garden State Film Festival; LIVE from NY YouTube: Trailer:    https://videopress.com/v/b0Vs7Sd0 ARTICLE:  Article: https://patch.com/new-jersey/southbrunswick/south-brunswick-resident-s-film-heads-state-s-biggest-independent-festival STEFANO BIO: Stefano Da Fre is an AFI-Award Winning Film Director &Screenwriter. His Films & Documentaries have streamed on NBC Universal,MSNBC, Apple TV, and The Roku Channel. Stefano's work has premiered around the world. Specificallyat the Cannes Film Festival (where he earned top recognitions for the ‘Coup deFoudre’), NBC’s Meet-The-Press (in collaboration with AFI), WorldFest HoustonInternational Film Festival (Canadian Screen Qualifier), Carmarthen Bay FilmFestival (BAFTA-Qualifier), St. Louis International Film Festival &Festival REGARD (Oscar-Qualifiers.) Notably, Stefano is the award recipient of Filmmaking Grantby The  Russo Brothers Italian AmericanFilm Forum, sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), theItalian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA), the Russo Brothers and AGBO. Thisgrant was given to him for the Feature Film "Stolen Dough," acrime-docudrama on Apple TV.Apart from filmmaking, Stefano is an experienced mediapersonality, having appeared as a recurring guest on Court TV (1.14 MillionSubscribers), MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, Scripp News, ABC Network's Law& Crime, and other news outlets. He has also served as a politicalcommentator on The Grio TV, offering insightful evaluation of Biden’s domesticpolicies and its influence on black and brown communities. Furthermore, Stefanohas been a regular contributor to Newsweek Magazine, offering critical insightinto Hollywood film & television trends, and media reports.Film “The Sound Of Blind Light,” starring Clara McGregor (FX’s American HorrorStory) & Jacopo Rampini (Netflix's The Medicis.)     Contact:Stefano Da Fre•       Email:[email protected]•       Film Director =@stefanodafre •       CompanyInstagram = @rossofilms  •       YOUTUBE:@rossofilmsinternational8625 ( youtube channel )   

#realconversations #direector #actor #writer #NewOrleans#Cuba #heist #reconciliation CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet WENDELL LAURENT “For me, the Hollywood film romantic,getting to interview a first-time director and an award-winning actor, is thebest of times. And it was. And I was so intrigued by Wendell’s quintessentialbackground that I wanted introspection, heaviness, depth, and insight intofilmmaking and directing. With Wendell’s youth in New Orleans (a great place tobe from). I knew a special energy existed. Accommodation.  Everything I delved into, Wendell illuminated.Hugely fascinating, articulate, pensive, and devoted to his craft. Hiscreation, The Dumbletons. A blending of a heist comedy with family drama. Ilove the premise. And we need to laugh these days. Embedded is the wordreconciliation. Then, Wendell talked about the scoring by Vin Scialla. Things Inever think about. And his collaboration is what makes a creative partnershiplast. I kept apologizing for being heavy. He responded once with ‘Taxi Driver.’And mentioned the great singer, Richard Carpenter. There is much more here. Iwas about to bring up his feature film ‘Havana Coyotes.’ An abrupt stop. Whichmeans Wendell is coming back here to talk about his Cuban adventure.” Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**WENDELL LAURENT; Actor; Writer, Filmmaker; Directorialdebut, ‘The Dumbletons,’ screening Garden State Film Festival; LIVE from NYC(from New Orleans)YouTube:THE DUMBLETONS LOGLINE: When his mother receives grave medical news, WalterDumbleton is forced to reconcile with his reclusive brother Stan in order tocarry out a harebrained scheme to pay for their mother's life saving operation.BIO: WENDELL LAURENT is an award-winning actor, writer andfilmmaker based in New York. He is making his directorial debut with THEDUMBLETONS, which he also wrote and produced.A native of New Orleans, Wendell is a graduate of LoyolaUniversity. He also spent some time honing his performance skills inChattanooga, TN, before moving to New York in 1990.Wendell acted in and wore several hats on twomulti-award-winning short films, DAYBREAK, which he wrote and co-produced andTHE FINAL WALK, which he co-wrote and co-produced.He made his feature film debut as the lead in ANEXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR, written and directed by Benjamin Orifici, and plays thetitle character in the upcoming indie-comedy feature WALTER’S WISH.As a writer and producer, Wendell collaborated with BenjaminOrifici on the award-winning short POSTDEMIC and the feature film HAVANACOYOTES, which was shot entirely in Cuba with an all-Cuban cast.He is currently developing the feature version of the filmDAYBREAK.**SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:https://www.instagram.com/wendelllaurenthttps://www.instagram.com/dumbletonsmoviehttps://www.facebook.com/wen.laurenthttps://www.facebook.com/dumbletonsmovie**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #actor #producer #GSFF #ModernFamily#LosAngeles #HollywoodCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet NOLAN GOULD; I’ve been around the journalism block.With gentle wings, I gravitate to the world of film. It changed my lifewondrously. A few blinks of a Zoom eye, and there is Nolan Gould sitting nextto me (on Zoom screen) for an interview. All to myself with his amazingaccomplishments. I loved it when Nolan said he spent 22 years in the business.I was counting on my fingers. But he didn’t even look like he hit the thirddecade. And he hasn’t. He started acting at five. He’s 27. I blurted, “I’m overa half-century older than you.” It made no difference. Cruising along. Nolanwas Luke on Modern Family. His life is this business. The focus of ourinterview is “The Liars of Black Mountain Road,” which is screening at theupcoming Garden State Film Festival. Nolan is the actor, co-writer, andproducer. It is such a brave new world. Nolan is brilliant, incisive, eloquent,and passionate. He can’t be 27. He speaks like a Hollywood fifty-year veteran.I asked tough questions. Thoughts. Emotionally suffocating. Intentional. Who issomeone truly? Collaborating with the director, Parker Croft. Restrainedperformances. Then he said,” Don’t show people what you can’t do.” Then we wentto “Hell,” a stop motion animation. Also screening at Garden State.  Heavy stuff. Balancing symbolism withemotional clarity. We could’ve gone on for hours. To wrap, I asked my favoriteintrospective question. Nolan answered, “Stanley Kubrick.” Me too, I said.”  Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**NOLAN GOULD; Starring, co-writer and producer, “The Liars ofBlack Mountain Road” Screening at Garden State Film Festival; ‘Luke’ on ModernFamily. LIVE from Los AngelesYouTube:BIO: Nolan Gould is an American actor best known for hisrole as Luke Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. He has won multiple YoungArtist Awards and a Young Hollywood Award, and has also shared Screen ActorsGuild Awards with his castmates. Gould is also a musician who plays the banjo,sitar, double bass, and theremin. He is close friends with his Modern Familyco-stars Ariel Winter and Ty Burrell. WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #director #Indie #actor #producer#AsburyPark #microbudget CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet ALEX ALESSI; “This was one of those’ best of allworlds’ interviews for me. Alex is a writer, producer, director, and actor. Anda Jersey guy. A consummate man of film. It’s been his life for the past twodecades. There’s radiation emanating from him. Film. Indie. Casting. Production team. Microbudget. Homebody. (the nameof his new film) As he eloquently said, “It was time to take a chance onmyself.” I wrote that down while we were on camera. Profound as Alex is. Awayfrom the camera, he’s a drummer and feels the flow. I asked him if thistranslates to his work. Of course it does. I loved hearing about the mechanicsand eventualities of bringing acclaimed actor Richard Kind into the cast of‘Homebody.’ Alex is a matrix of energy, mechanics, and passion for film. Apurist giving back to the next generation. He’d like to spend a day with StevenSpielberg. Resounding reasons. And he had to film in Asbury Park. Pure Jersey.Pure love of the business. And he’s screening ‘Homebody,” of course, at the GardenState Film Festival in March.  GSFF.org“Calvin 🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**ALEX ALESSI; Writer, Producer, Actor, and Director,Homebody’, screening at Garden State Film Festival; LIVE from almost rural NewJersey.YouTube: **BIO     Alex is a NewJersey native who has worked within the indie film community for the betterpart of a decade. He is a writer, producer, director and actor who stars in hislatest feature film 'Homebody'.Homebody Logline: While living and working from his parent'shome a man comes to a cross road in his life, having to confront his career,his family and an unexpected love.LINK: www.alexalessi.comHomebody Synopsis: Lee has been stuck, he's a homebody, he lives with his parents whileworking remotely from home for a job that doesn't pay enough to get his ownplace, & he is still getting over his failed relationship with his ex, Cal.When his family decides to sell their house, Lee must embark on a trek to NewYork City for a new job and a new outlook on life.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #nutrition #exercise #NaturopathicPractitioner#WholisticHealthCoach #author #entrepreneur #NY CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet VICTOR DEJAJ  “An old commercial, song from years ago. Anticipation. I was so there waitingfor this interview with Victor Dejaj. Why, you ask? Victor is a CertifiedNaturopathic Practitioner, A Certified Wholistic Health Coach, and a HealthWellness and Nutrition Expert. And a Certified Trainer in Success Principles(Jack Canfield) The dream team of interviews. I love health pursuits.Especially these last few decades. Victor is brilliant, soft-spoken, caringbeyond, and genuine.  I used to be a pharmacistin an earlier life, so I know some stuff. Victor knows it all. I didn’t knowwhat to ask first. I didn't know this: The brain loves cholesterol. Takeresponsibility for your life. The more people you help succeed, the moresuccessful you become. Back to diet, nutrition, vitamins, spirituality. For me(and for you all too), Victor is encyclopedic. And he wrote a book, How to BeHappy, Healthy, and Whole. And as I learned, you need things repeated ten timesfor it to stick. Best start by letting Victor get things to stick. It is life.”Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**VICTOR DEJAJ; Health, Success and How We Live; CertifiedNaturopathic Practitioner; Certified Wholistic Health Coach; Author, ‘How to Be Happy Healthy and Whole.’ LIVE from NYYouTube:**I am a Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, a CertifiedWholistic Health Coach and a Nutrition Expert. Many people want to lead betterand healthier lives, but don't know how to because they lack the information todo so. I work with people in improving their health, and love making adifference in their lives when they recover their health.I am also the author of the book How To Be Happy, Healthyand Whole, which can be found on Amazon.**LINKS: https://www.victordedaj.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #playwright #screenwriter #filmmaker#editor #producer #9-1-1-dispatcher #AsburyPark CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet TOM CAVANAUGH…. “Remember when you were a little kid,and your parents took you to your first amusement park…you’re overcome withglee and awe. Where do you go first? Here was Tom Cavanaugh on my Zoom screen.Where do I go first? Playwright. Screenwriter. Member of Actors’ Gym. LovesCasablanca. ‘Bedbuggers’, Best Feature Screenplay, Garden State Film Festival.Elia Kazan. Documentary, Franny’s Cookies.’ It’s a Wonderful Life.’ 9-1-1-Dispatcher. Brilliant. Incisive. Human Condition. Editor. Director. I ranaround on Zoom. Tom accommodates. Then the joint realization that we have to domore of these. My day was made hanging out with Tom. And he’s back in Jerseynow after LA. Oh, and I finally know what a multi-hyphenate is.   Calvin 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,400+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**TOM CAVANAUGH: Multi-Hyphenate Playwright, Screenwriter,& Filmmaker; Showing Garden State Film Festival, Screenplay, Bedbuggers.’YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXQzaO7r9_g**  BIO:  Tom Cavanaugh isa highly decorated New Jersey playwright, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Amulti-hyphenate creator, Tom has built a distinguished career as a writer,director, editor, and producer. He is the WINNER of the 2024 Fade In GrandPrize Award for Best Drama Screenplay in Hollywood and the recipient of theBest Feature Screenplay award at the 2026 Garden State Film Festival for hisscript, Bedbuggers.Tom is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, theActors Studio Playwright/Directors Workshop (PDW), and The Actors Gym withOscar-winner Bobby Moresco. His play, Barklee, is currently part of the AMTTheater New Development Program in New York City. A staple of the Jersey Shorefilm scene, Tom is a member of the Asbury Arts Council’s Filmmaker Meetup Groupand a two-time finalist of the APin3 Contest in Asbury Park.In addition to his creative accolades, Tom serves hiscommunity as a 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatcher in New Jersey. This unique vantagepoint on the human condition fuels his storytelling and his leadership asco-founder of The Brooks Playwrights Group at the historic Brooks Arts Centerin Bound Brook, NJ.Synopsis for BedbuggersTitle: Bedbuggers Logline: After the sudden death of theirmother, two siblings are forced into a nomadic life of grifting and"bedbugging" across the country with their estranged, eccentricfather.Synopsis: Bedbuggers is a gritty, heartfelt dramedy thatexplores the messy reality of grief and the unconventional bonds of family.When a brother and sister are uprooted from their stable lives, they are thrustinto the shadow-world of their father’s scams. As they travel from motel tomotel, they must decide if they are running toward a new life or simply runningaway from the ghosts of the old one. It is a story of survival, dark humor, andthe search for "home" in the most unlikely places.LINKS: ) Official Contact LinksOfficial Website: www.tommycwrites.comCurrent Play/Project: www.barkleetheplay.comSubstack (Insights & Essays):https://substack.com/@playwright911Professional Profiles: New Play Exchange | The Playwrights'CenterSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

realconversations #singer #songwriter #Nashville #novelist#detective #Missouri #paramedic #chiropractor CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet HOWARD LEVINSON; “I’m a novelist, journalist, whichmeans I write. And I’m familiar with imagination and fuel. And occasionally, Ithink about making things up. Which brings me to my guest today. HowardLevinson. I could drift on my pet cumulus cloud, and I’d be hard-pressed toconjure up Howard’s journey. He lives on a farm in central Missouri. Drivesthree miles on a gravel road from the main road to get to his farmhouse. I toldhim that I look out my back window and see most of my eight million Jerseyneighbors. Howard and I are relative contemporaries. Great bonding. Now hearthis. He’s been a paramedic and in law enforcement for 22 years (a cop, withroles in organized crime and terrorism), disaster response (been to Puerto Ricoafter Maria, and New Orleans after Katrina), a chiropractic physician, novelist(3 uniquely different genres), and an accomplished singer-songwriter who toldme Nashville is magical. Howard Levinson is a gift. Eloquent. Passionate.Spiritual. Introspective. A family man. Grandfather. Filled with endless energyto tell stories, whether as a novelist or songwriter. And in the middle of theinterview, he said that he’d like to spend a day with Hemingway. In my writer’sgroup, we talked about Hemingway yesterday. Synchronicity abounds. Howardabounds.” Calvin🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,300+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**HOWARD LEVINSON; Singer; Songwriter; Novelist; (Past paramedic,homicide detective, terrorism task force, corporate forensic investigator,first responder): LIVE from MissouriYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdFvniPUzN4LINKS:  SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.howardlevinson.net/https://www.facebook.com/howard.j.levinson.2025/  https://www.facebook.com/Howardlevinsonmusic/YouTube @howardjlevinson @howardlevinsonhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/14nEhyPfyAesfs0xXa4Y4whttps://howardlevinson1.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-edgeBIO: Howard Levinson is a singer and songwriter of country,rock, and blues songs out of rural Missouri, USA. Songs of songs of brokenhearts, bad habits, fast cars, sinners and saints, love, lust, and pick-uptrucks. He records in Nashville and has songs on most streaming platforms andon internet radio globally.Howard’s career path includes 40 years in public service. Heserved as a paramedic and spent 22 years in law enforcement with assignments toorganized crime, drug enforcement, and terrorism task forces. He was a memberof a federal and state disaster response team, responding to nearly everynational disaster since 911.  Howardbecame a Chiropractic Physician along the way. Dr. Levinson cared for patientsin private clinics, hospital settings, and a US Army hospital. These variedexperiences in public service offer a palette from which Howard has createdstories and songs that are reflective, contemplative, quirky, sometimes funny,and sometimes visceral Howard has writtenthree novels, which are available in Indie Bookstores and on Amazon. They crossdifferent genres from homicide and forensic investigations to the supernatural,from science fiction and spirituality to government intrusion and conspiracy. **WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #academia #bravery #academicbullying#academicabuse #discrimination #trauma #intellectualproperty #retaliationCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JULIE CRUSE; “Just one word. One word comes to mind asI begin to write. Bravery. This day before Valentine’s Day. Thought back toelementary school. Getting cards from fifth-grade classmates. Those werecarefree days. The past week, researching Julie Cruse and her journey. Inconclusion, her early school days were not filled with fun stuff or chocolatehearts. Either her college years or the pursuit of a PhD. A not-to-be-believedjourney. Julie wrote ‘The Burn List: A Memoir of Abuse from Home to HigherEducation.’ Indeed, her immense bravery in talking about academia. Bravery. Ikeep thinking about that word. Our interview today was replete with herhonesty, dedication, eloquence, and determination. She is also about givingback. Change. Equity. If you get a chance, go to AcademicAbuse.com. Julie’screation. Some concepts from there. Academic Bullying. The Impact of HarmfulAcademic Practices. Intellectual Property Theft. Sexual Harassment.Discrimination. My knee-jerk reaction. Disbelief. Our interview finished. Nomore disbelief. A must-see interview. And you’ll hear my comment about the CroMagnon cave man.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs700+ Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **JULIE CRUSE; Whistleblower; Advocate; Educator; Author: TheBurn List: A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education’; LIVE from NewOrleansYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XO7NL7jf-A**BIO: Spanning twenty years of discipline-bending ingenuity,Cruse has produced interactive platforms "in out and thru" learning,sciences, health, games, and arts. Her educational innovations have served fourpublic, four ivy league, and two community colleges. An audience engagementexpert, Cruse has consulted for over twenty businesses and such museums asWexner Center for the Arts, Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and the KennedyCenter. She has presented her academic and creative work at 30 events, 400venues, and over a dozen conferences.Cruse holds master's degrees in Media Arts and Sciences(Arizona State University) and Dance and Technology (The Ohio StateUniversity), where she focused on engaging and sustaining learners throughgamified, arts-based, holistic, and embodied learning. She also designed anddeveloped immersive systems for yoga, cognition, and creative performanceexploring video production, digital audio, motion sensing, and interactiveenvironments.Distinctions exceed thirty grants and honors for scholarly,artistic, and entrepreneurial excellence, including recognition as OutstandingAlumni in Innovation (Ohio Today, Summer 2009 p19), and "pioneer ofcomputational choreography" in the first ever technology issue by DanceMagazine.LINKSTHE BURN LIST on Amazon: https://amzn.to/40d9MmQAcademicAbuse.comjuliecruse.com** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #ForeignService #Vietnam #Iran#SaudiArabia #SouthAmerica #Panama #Venezuela #Quebec #China CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESMeet RALPH MILTON BUCK: “Watch this. Introducing RalphMilton Buck. I felt like an eight-year-old walking down the steps on Christmasmorning to get that first glimpse of gifts wrapped by the tree and stockings.Anticipation. Thrill. Wonderment. That’s a perfect description. Ralph justpublished ‘An American Diplomat: How it Happened.’ The State Department clearedthis book for publication. He worked for nine different bureaus of the U.S.Department of State. A Foreign Service Officer for 33 years. Served in eightcountries and two wars and survived at least one revolution. THIS interview. Ralph was honest, brilliant, positive,eloquent, and thorough. During the pandemic, I watched Ken Burns’ documentary‘The Vietnam War’ three times. I lived in those days. Ralph began his servicein Vietnam in 1967, where he reviewed intelligence reports on the TetOffensive. Get the idea of thefascination of this interview?? More words about this interview. To induceviewing. Just words. Canada. Quebec Liberation Front. Paris Peace Agreement.Grenada. President Reagan. American Embassy in Iran, 1979. Saudi Arabia.Communist China in 1980. Panama and Canal Treaties. Bolivia. Columbia. Brazil.NAFTA. Venezuela in 2000. I said to Ralph. These places are current eventstoday, even this morning, as the President met with Colombia’s President. Thewords above aptly capture my emotions during this interview with Ralph.Christmas morning again. What a gift. Ralph is a gift. Our time together is agift.” Calvin Hosted by Calvin Schwartz🎙️ 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,200+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.**RALPH MILTON BUCK; Foreign Service Officer, 33 years;Author, ‘An American Diplomat: How it Happened;’ Vietnam; Iran; South America;20th Century Diplomacy; LIVE from VirginiaYouTube:BIO:  Author of “AnAmerican Diplomat:  How it Happened” Mr. Buck was a U.S. foreign service officer for 33years.  He also worked with three otherfederal agencies and for a committee of the U.S. Congress.  He is a graduate of the University of Floridaand holds a master’s degree in economics from Georgetown UniversityForeign Service Posts:South Vietnam, Civil OperationsU.S. Embassy Ottawa, CanadaIntelligence Analyst, INR, WashingtonSpecial Bilateral Affairs, Economic and Business BureauPolitical Officer, U.S. Mission to the OASEconomic Officer, U.S. Embassy Tehran, IranChief of Economic/Commercial Section, US Liaison Office,Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaEconomic Officer, U.S. Embassy Panama City, PanamaEcon/Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy La Paz, BoliviaChief of Economic Section, U.S. Consulate General, SaoPaulo, BrazilEconomist and Liaison to the World Bank, Office ofDevelopment Finance, WashingtonPearson Program Fellow with the House Ways and MeansCommittee, U.S. CongressInternational Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Chiefof South American Division Political/Economic Counselor, U.S. Embassy Hanoi, VietnamSenior Economist, U.S. Export-Import Bank, Washington After retirement he volunteered to go to Afghanistan in 2005to help the Narcotics Affairs Office, and in 2006-07 he held a position in theAssistance Coordination Office of the European Bureau helping to implement theFreedom Support Act and the SEED Act. Later he worked in the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act officeof the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, where he reviewed and released thousandsof previously classified documents.He wrote this book because he believes many importantquestions remain unanswered.   AMAZON BOOK LINK:   https://bit.ly/4tlRptu  

#realconversations #Nashville #singersongwriter#CountryMusic #UCONN #Americana #folkrock CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMEET MARK ANTHONY “Doing my due diligence as a journalistprior to our interview, reading up on Mark Anthony, from Nashville, I realizedour brief preliminary chat before our formal Zoom interview would never bebrief. And it wasn’t. Mark is a consummate musician and a gift to all of us. Irarely use "gifts" to describe people. Mark started out in NewEngland and graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he minored inmusic. Toured New England, then the Virgin Islands, then discovered new Countrymusic styles in the 80’s and then moved to Nashville in 1987. Mark is engaging,eloquent, and beyond dedicated to music. And brilliant as our interviewunfolded. I loved how he often expressed that even making a few people happywith a song was a reward. That’s depth and passion inculcated into his music asa singer-songwriter. And he starts out with the melody first and finishes withthe lyrics.  I listened to his firstofficial release, ‘Running Away’ (about a broken relationship), several timesbefore writing this; it was magical stuff. I was glued to his words about DanFogelberg as a role model. One of Mark’s favorite movies is ‘Remember theTitans.’ Mine too. Great chemistry. His passion for his music and his group,The Mark Anthony Ensemble, exudes pride and a sense of journey.  And soon enough, the new EP ‘Exodus’ isreleased. A very special title to a very special, gifted musician. Of course, aspecial interview.” Calvin 700+ Interviews &Videos📺 9,200+ Subscribers —and growing👉 Please Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEsGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People**MARK ANTHONY; Independent Recording Artist; BMI Singer,Songwriter; Guitarist; Mark Anthony Ensemble; LIVE from NashvilleYouTube:BIO: Originally from the NE, Mark Anthony got his start inAcoustic music while attending the University of Connecticut, where hegraduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Minor in Music. Upongraduation, Mark toured New England for several years, culminating in asix-week Tour of the U.S. Virgin Islands. He returned home to play in severalRock bands until he discovered the new Country styles of the 80’s, moved toNashville in 1987 as an aspiring Country Music Artist and began to focus on hisSongwriting ability.After raising a Family and having two careers in CorporateAmerica, Mark decided to form an all-original group, The Mark Anthony Ensemble,and designed it as a Live Demo of his own Americana Country-flavored music. In2021, he signed with Iron Gate Records in Nashville as an Independent RecordingArtist and released his first Single, “Running Away”. Since that time, he hasreleased 12 singles on over 80+ music platforms worldwide, with his first6-song EP planned to be out in 2026, entitled “Exodus”.Mark is a BMI Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist and continues togain notoriety as an Independent Artist in the Greater Nashville area. He hasbeen an Actor in FeatureFilms & Commercials, has performed on Discovery Television’s NationalTalent Search, WSMV Channel 4’s “Today in Nashville” Show, interviewed on WZTVFox 17’s “Rock & Review” Show Hosted by Eric Dahl, WTVC Channel 9Chattanooga Hosted by Sierra Waggoner and on several Independent Radio StationPodcasts nationwide. Mark continues to write his own unique style of Americanamusic and perform live shows throughout the Southeast with his Band, the MarkAnthony Ensemble.**LINK:  https://www.markanthonyartist.com **WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #psychiatrist #mystery #WNBA#AlfredHitchcock #psychologicalthriller #crime #hiking CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet MARY DESCH: “When I was a kid growing up in the 1950sin Newark, NJ, the best thing that could happen was getting a Mickey Mantlebaseball card. Too bad I still don’t have it. Worth a million. What does thishave to do with Mary Desch. One of the best things that could happen in mypodcast journey at Conversations with Calvin We the Species is to interview apsychiatrist for all kinds of reasons, some personal. Now, meet Mary Desch, aformer psychiatrist in Portland, Oregon. Can you imagine her bringing thatwealth of psychiatric expertise to her latest book, ‘Tangled Darkness’? Talkingwith Mary, conflicts, faults, and trauma drift into her bristling descriptionsdestined for her novel. Her amazing experience. I’m a sponge, just absorbingenergies, which show up now in her writing. She’s eloquent, passionate, and sovisibly dedicated to her writing journey. I’ve been on the same journey. That’sa powerful bond. Us authors. The mystery element of her writing dates tochildhood, to her fascination with Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. Morebonding with Mary. We follow the WNBA. This was as delightful and introspectiveinterview as I’ve done. Of course, I cleverly weaved in a few psychoanalyticalpersonal questions. Why not? “Calvin   https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs703 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **MARY DESCH; Former Psychiatrist; Author MM Desch, ‘TangledDarkness;’ LIVE from Portland, OregonYouTube: BIO: Mary Desch, writing as MM Desch, is a formerpsychiatrist in Portland, Oregon, and a marginalized voice in the LGBTQ+community. She brings a wealth of psychiatric expertise from her extensivecareer to craft-informed psychological thrillers. Her high-stakes crime storiesare infused with an insider's eye for the mind's fault lines and an authenticunderstanding of human motivations, conflicts, and trauma recovery.A lifelong mystery enthusiast, Mary's passion for suspenseevolved from a childhood fascination with Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazineto a deep appreciation for detective fiction in college. She is an activemember of Sisters in Crime and Willamette Writers.Her Portland Murders Series includes Book One, TangledDarkness, which was published on July 15, 2025. Tangled Darkness wasshortlisted for the 2023 Chanticleer Clue Awards and named a Finalist in the2025 Readers' Favorite Book Awards.The series expands with two novellas in early 2026: If I GoQuiet, the sequel novella to Book One, and Lethal Loyalty, a prequel novella toBook Two. The full-length novels, Play Me Once (Book Two) and Pancake Man (BookThree), will be released in 2026 and 2027, respectively.When not delving into the intricacies of her next novel,Mary enjoys hiking, Portland food carts, following the WNBA, and long walkswith her wife and their spirited mini schnauzer.LINKS: Threads  https://www.threads.com/@m.m.desch Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MMDeschWriter/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m.m.desch/BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/mm-desch.bsky.socialLinked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmdesch/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mm.deschGoodReadshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51031502.M_M_DeschAmazon Author https://www.amazon.com/author/m.m.desch       BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mm-deschWebsite: https://marydesch.com/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfM

#realconversations #filmmaker #director #martialarts #actor#England #subconsciousmindCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet TOBIAS JON: “I’m a lucky guy to start off the New Year.My life was wondrously changed when I watched the 1942 movie classic,Casablanca.’ I love everything about film. And today, I was thrilled tointerview Tobias Jon, near London, England, talking about his debut film,Gifted Pain.’ He’s an actor, director, and former rock radio host. And wetalked and talked. Chemistry, passion, magnetism, eloquence, and insightwrapped around affability and warmth. Tobias was all this and magical, fun, andreplete with endless anecdotes about the process and journey. Gifted Pain(premiered in September in England and gathering great reviews) is the story ofChristopher, a loner struggling with childhood tragedy. Relief comes frommartial arts. The plot thickens. And watch this. Our interview delves into somuch about Tobias. A few thoughts and words. (to entice curiosity) The power ofthe Subconscious Mind. (I loved this drift). Locations for movies and why.Five-year journey. The 1951 movie ‘A Christmas Carol’ starring Alastair Sim. AIand film. Martin Scorsese. Black Magic camera. Method acting. Bruce Lee. HenryWinkler. Enough Said. Check this interview with Tobias. Of course, I asked himback. He’s that special.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs701 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE** TOBIAS JON; Filmmaker, Director, ‘Gifted Pain;’ Actor;Bojman Films; LIVE from Bristol, EnglandYouTube:BIO: Tobias Jon is a British filmmaker, actor, and director.He wrote, directed, and stars in Gifted Pain (2025). His on-screen creditsinclude Panic Button (2011), Heavy Duty (2012), The Fear (2012), and TheAntwerp Dolls (2015). He is the founder of Bojman Films, a production companydedicated to independent, emotional storytelling.Written and directed by Bristolian Tobias Jon, and drawingon his own personal experiences, Gifted Pain follows Christopher, a lonerstruggling with a childhood tragedy. Seeking refuge, he immerses himself inmartial arts films. A life-changing moment releases unknown abilities, takinghim closer to solving the mystery of his past.Featuring a cast which includes many local Bristolian actorsand filmmakers, and shot largely in locations across the city includingAvonmouth, Stokes Croft and the famous Johnny Ball Lane, Gifted Pain hasalready been recognized and celebrated by several international film festivals,winning Best Feature Film from Luleå International Film Festival, Best Feature,Best Director and Best Actor from Stockholm Film Festival and recognized as aFinalist at Anatolia International Film Festival.Now, after five years in the making, the film will premierein the city in which it was created, with an event and screening hosted atBristol’s biggest cinema screen, the Bristol IMAX Mega Screen, on Saturday 6thSeptember. The event will feature a red carpet, live music from localmusicians, the first official screening of the film in the city, a live Q&Awith the cast, followed by an official after-party.Speaking about the official premiere of Gifted Pain,Director Tobias Jon said:“After five years in the making, it’s incredibly exciting tofinally be sharing Gifted Pain with the world. We shot in Bristol as it’s myhometown, has great locations and a fantastic group of independent filmmakers,so it means a lot to be hosting the premier here supported the production since 2020.”Here is the trailer for the film: GIFTED PAIN | OfficialTrailer 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9aF5lcnBWQWebsite: www.bojmafilms.comInstagram: @bojmanfilms  

#realconversations #publisher #journalist #Fordham #author#DiningOutJerseyShore #radiohost #JoBonannoGodsonsofSoul #chefs #culinary #food#culture #producerCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet TARA-JEAN McDONALD BONANO; I start this blurb off as anold sonnet. Let me count the ways that I’m beyond thrilled to interviewTara-Jean. How about she completely and wondrously changed the direction of mylife. We paved new directions in journalism here in Jersey. Endless adventuresin reporting. Recorded voices from a 1750 grave. Homelessness. Heavyweightchampion wrestlers. Abandoned psychiatric hospital. Centenarian women. Séance.Tara-Jean had a word coined about her. Ebullient. Her energy, passion,determination, talent, brilliance, and vision. I am who I am because she wasthere. And such a thrill to see her take Dining Out Jersey Shore Edition to newheights. I never grasped how a chef infuses love into their food preparation.You can tell if there is a chef in the back. Food is a culture. Tara-Jeanexplains that. Who knew? And her talent is also infused into Dining Out JerseyRadio Show. Her dreams are alive and well. And her powerful emotional words onmotherhood. Such compassion. And her marriage to Joe Bonanno. Listening to herwas purely uplifting. Yes, our memories. Yes, Tara-Jean is a Jersey Shore gift.And I savored this very special interview.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs709 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. **TARA-JEAN McDONALD BONANNO; Publisher, ‘Dining Out JerseyShore’; Journalist; Broadcaster; Radio Host; Author; Producer; LIVE fromFreehold NJYouTube:BIO: TaraJean is a versatile journalist who has producednumerous segments for NJDiscover. Experienced in Production and Postproductionof TV Commercials, Live News Coverage, TV Entertainment Segments, and LiveTheatrical Events. She studied Communications, specializing in Marketing, atFordham University in New York City, but her passion for creativity andexpression led her beyond a Bachelor of Arts degree, where she also studiedTheatre and Performance at both Fordham and Roundabout Theatre. Her incandescentspirit ultimately led her to the stage and television in Metropolitan New Yorkas an aspiring actress. Along the way, with a few blinks of an eye, TaraJeanwas married and raising three young daughters. Next, TaraJean harnessed thatspirited energy, becoming editor of Our Town, a Monmouth County newspaper, andappearing as a TV host for local Channel 77. The next perfect fit for TaraJeanwas to channel her unlimited energy in central Jersey, working with NJ Discoveras TV Host, Reporter, Writer, and Producer. She consistently brought a specialwarmth, caring, insight, and humanity to her stories, and her reputationflourished with on-site reporting about Hurricane Sandy, homelessness and TentCity, pervasive hunger in New Jersey, and Jersey’s iconic music and film scene.She is the epicenter of what’s happening around the county and state. Almostevolutionary, TaraJean went on to co-host NJ Discover LIVE radio and cable TVand still manages time (quintessential juggler) to be Reporter, SpokesModel,Copywriter, Producer, Journalist, and now Editor and Lead Writer for Dining OutJersey Magazine. She is now the Publisher of Dining Out Jersey Shore Magazine. LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarajean-mcdonald-tv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraJeanMcDonaldDining Out Jersey Shore: diningoutjersey.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #amputee #soccer #Wisconsin #WorldCup#coach #adoption #Hoosiers #disabilityCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet SCOTT MARTIN; “I knew some of Scott Martin’s backgroundfrom my research. Sometimes you have pre-conceived notions and expectations.Scott lost his arms and legs to a flesh-eating disease. He was a verysuccessful soccer player and coach. He’s back to coaching and wrote a memoir,‘Play from Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience and the BeautifulGame.’ Scott is gracious, warm, effusive, and eloquent. And brilliant. Andwondrously human. We bonded. We share adoption in our lives. I have a son. Scotthas five children. Scott’s life journey is a movie to be made. This was aprecious and powerful interview. I like to insert words. Ethiopia. Romania.Amputee. World Cup soccer. The movie Hoosiers. Depression and a brick wall.Malpractice. Enough said. Scott Martin will make your day. He made mine.”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs700 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **SCOTT MARTIN; Soccer Coach; Educator; Advocate forDisability Community; Author, Play from Your Heart’ (memoir); LIVE fromWisconsinYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R9XITRzyRcBIO: Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach,educator, and advocate for the disability community. Holding an advancednational coaching license, he has spent over 30 years coaching at the selectyouth, high school, and college levels, earning Coach of the Year honors fourtimes and leading multiple teams to state championships. His expertise hasconnected him with top coaches in the U.S. and internationally.Beyond the field, Martin is a dedicated educator inWisconsin and the host of the Life’s a Road Trip podcast, where he highlightsstories of resilience and disability advocacy. After surviving alife-threatening illness that led to the loss of his hands and feet, he becamea powerful voice for amputee abilities and prosthetic advancements. Hiscontributions to research at the University of Washington and Johns HopkinsUniversity have helped shape innovations in the field.Recognized for his advocacy, Martin serves as a GlobalAdvisor for Billion Strong, a worldwide disability organization. His journeyhas been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive, and heis the author of Play from Your Heart (Library Tales Publishing), a memoir thatchronicles his remarkable path of perseverance, reinvention, and the unwaveringspirit that has guided him forward.LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-martin-lifesaroadtrip/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #podcast #author #lifecoach #manipulation#trauma #adoption #Autism #motherhoodCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMEET AMY PEASE: “I’ve been around the proverbial block. Alot. As a journalist for the past 15 years, even more around the block. Scoresof fascinating people on journeys. Then there’s Amy Pease. Powerful energyparticles are transmitted and received. Amy is an energy of resilience,surviving manipulation and abuse as a child, adoption, early motherhood,determination to learn, heal, and teach. Her ebullience, wit, and depth aremagnetic. What a life journey. And I got to go introspective and interview her today.She’s eloquent and created Passion from Pain. A life coach, podcaster, andmother of an autistic child, she started as a waitress and eventually became anexecutive and business owner. Grounded in Rock and Heavy Metal for inspiration-that’s her hat. You listen to Amy, and you’re enriched and empowered. Enoughsaid. Amy Pease is a very special interview.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs708 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **AMY PEASE; Host of ‘Passion from Pain’, The Podcast; Keynote& Guest Speaker; Coach & Author; LIVE from OregonYouTube:BIO: Amy has one hell of a story to tell! A story of how shedefied and escaped her manipulative and mentally abusive adopted family as asingle mother of a son diagnosed with Autism and rose up past it all to retirefrom the grind at the age of 44 to pursue her passion to help others overcomethemselves after manipulation, toxicity and mental abuse.Now, after almost 2 decades of research, studyingmanipulation, toxicity, dark psychology, ancient warfare strategies, humanbehaviors, depression, anxiety, healing traumatic wounds and her own personalhealing journey, Amy brings her experiences, her strength and courage to helpothers discover themselves after leaving a traumatic situation behind with ano-nonsense approach that cuts through the noise and fluffy words and getsright to the heart of healing. In her unique, and at Exclusive gift for your audience!  People can email me [email protected] to receive the all-new "I Choose Me 30 DayJournal,"  A guided journal to helpyour listeners identify the patterns keeping them stuck, how to break free, andfinally choose themselves for the new year! Scientifically backed research andtactics to deliver results, you just have to show up for yourself every day for30 days.  It's so new and "hot offthe press" that the funnel doesn't exist yet, but people can email me andI will send them a copy free.  LINKS: YOUTUBE link: www.youtube.com/@PassionfromPainPassion From Pain, The Podcast is also available on 33Podcast platforms, including: Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-from-pain/id1808787564Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7o4wxLEcZwuqpshd3zO2quSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.pease.rox/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@og.passionfrompain?_t=ZT-8ukWSUItiv5&_r=1Facebook Passion From Pain Profile:   www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381470017 Facebook Amy Pease Profile: https://www.facebook.com/amy.pease.750/Facebook PFP Survivor’s Inner Circle Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pease-38b70030?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app**  

#realconversations #jerseyshore #soul #R&B #rock#soulancestors #AtlanticCity #basketball #Elvis #SpringsteenCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JOE BONANNO. “Talk about patiently waiting to do aninterview.  On top of my growing list.Joe Bonanno. His signature sound of the Jersey Shore. Four decades ofirrepressible music and energy. I knew all about Joe when I started myjournalism career 15 years ago. A year into who, what, why, I’m working the RedCarpet at the First Annual Big Man’s Birthday Bash (Clarence Clemons) in AsburyPark with my co-reporter, Tara-Jean McDonald, and my son. On top of my list tointerview. Joe Bonanno. And the rest is pure history. I waited this long timefor another opportunity. I’m thrilled beyond. Joe is the essence of JerseyShore music. And funny, his wife Tara-Jean is that essence of food, restaurantreporting/publishing at the Jersey shore. (Tara-Jean is next week). I’ve knownJoe, and when I see him perform, three words resonate. Soul. Fire. Stage. Hisband, The Godsons of Soul, is Jersey unique. His band is a family. We talkedabout that. There is high energy and emotion in every show. I asked about earlymusic foundations. He was eight, was dropped off at Seton Hall University, andsaw The Four Seasons. A lifelong love of music. Joe is the embodiment of Jerseymusic, that fierce, soulful and gritty sound. And I found out that Joe was areally good basketball player. If I only knew that fifteen years ago, One onOne. Tonight was magical for me.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs707 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **JOE BONNANO: The Godsons of Soul Through the Years; JerseyShore Icon; NJ Music History; Live from NJYouTube:BIO:  Joe Bonanno isan American musician best known as the leader and frontman of JoBonanno &The Godsons of Soul. He's a prominent figure in the Jersey rock and soul scene.The band has roots in the New Jersey shore music scene.Joe's musical influences include Elvis, Roy Orbison, James Brown, WilsonPickett, and Bruce Springsteen, and he describes their musical style as verysoulful, energetic, and intense. He has performed live with Bruce Springsteen.The band has had an extensive performance history, playingat major venues and for charitable causes to shore clubs, and have also playedfor charities such as the New Jersey Special Olympics and Light of DayThe band continues to be active in the New Jersey musicscene, paying tribute to the Asbury Park music tradition that helped shape theJersey Shore sound.LINKS:  http://www.jobonanno.com/https://www.facebook.com/JoBonannoAndTheGodsons**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

\#realconversations #psychologist #CarlJung #unconscious#author #depthpsychology #synchronicity #divorce #midlife #romance #trauma  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet DEBORAH LUKOVICH; “This rare and precious interview hasbeen in the works for a while. Questions going back and forth before Christmasand settling in after New Year's. Deborah has a PhD in Depth Psychology. Whatis that, you ask? Psychologist Carl Jung (whom Deborah would love to spend aday with) talks about depth psychology as the study of the unconscious. Deborahcoaches that. She kept reminding me that our interview can drift aroundspontaneity. We did. Listening to her mind reverberate with so much thoughtenergy, I found myself taking notes. On my interview! There is a sonnet here.Let me count the ways Deborah raised my consciousness, answered questions, andexplained elements of my thinking and being. This is great stuff, I keptthinking. Deborah had another life as a mother, professional, and wife. Some ofthat unraveled into a divorce. And along comes her new book, ‘When Sex MeetsGod: A Midlife Unraveling.’ Mine too. I listened intently. Easy to do. Deborahis electric, passionate, descriptive, honest, charismatic, and poignant. A fewwords from our interview. Unconscious. Synchronicity. Romance. Movies like 50Shades of Grey. Trauma. Healing. Choose me. Quantum physics. Erotic energy.Enough said. Bottom line. My time with Deborah was sumptuous.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs696 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **DEBORAH LUKOVICH, PhD; Depth Psychology Coach (unconscious);Author, Host of ‘Dose of Depth’ podcast; LIVE from WisconsinYouTube: BIO: Deborah Lukovich, PhD, never set out to write a memoir.But when her life – and sense of identity – began to unravel, it coincided witha surprising calling to study depth psychology. Her research and livedexperience merged during a collision of spirituality and sexuality, leading tosoul-level transformation. What followed was an unleashing of creativity,meaning, and purpose. Her new book, When Sex Meets God: A Midlife Unraveling,is a raw and candid account of her unexpected midlife awakening.Today, Deborah is a depth psychology coach and author ofYour Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? Through her Dose of Depth podcast,writing, and coaching, she empowers others to explore the unconscious forcesshaping their lives. Her story is deeply personal, but the journey she sharesis universal. Learn more at www.deborahlukovich.com.  Links:  www.deborahlukovich.com.  To see reviews: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sex-Meets-God-Unraveling/dp/B0FY1WSSJZ Also sold on Bookshop.org for those who want analternative: https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-sex-meets-god-a-midlife-unraveling-deborah-lukovich/4cbce8637457c444?ean=9798349679292&next=t dedicated page on my website: https://www.deborahlukovich.com/whensexmeetsgod One of many YouTube videos exploring the themes in thebackground of different chapters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ric8XivL5k Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deborahlukovichphd.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlukovich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-lukovich-phd-5322953/ Dose of Depth Podcast: https://doseofdepth.buzzsprout.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deborahlukovich8006** WEARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO“Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHORhttps://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFYhttps://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLEPODCASTSBREAKERhttps://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLEPODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKETCASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw