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This week’s Yes But Why episode is a superfun chat with British-American comedy couple, We Are Thomasse.We Are Thomasse is a Los Angeles based sketch group made up of married couple Nick Afka Thomas (who is British) and Sarah Ann Masse (who is American). They perform live shows regularly in Los Angeles and around the world. Their show consists of fast-paced, character-driven sketches, often with a twist of their own perspective as a British-American couple. We Are Thomasse has also had viral success making comedy videos. So much so that Facebook approached them to be a part of a pilot program for independent creators. They accepted their offer and saw a significant increase in their fanbase!In this episode, Amy talks to We Are Thomasse as they are hiding in a closet in Disneyland. It’s how all the coolest comedians are doing podcasts these days (no big deal). Sarah and Nick talk about having confidence as a performer, writing satire for activism, and dealing with anger. We also talk about We Are Thomasse’s d

In this special on location episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan travels to Marfa, TX for a birthday weekend with his wife Amy Jordan, host of the Yes But Why podcast. While there they visit the Marfa Lights viewing Center hopeful to see the famed Marfa Lights while recording this episode. What follows is an uncut recording of the first night’s viewing activity and a recap from our car ride discussing the second night of viewing and what we witnessed on the desert flats outside of Marfa.The first reports of the Marfa lights, or spirit lights were written in the late 1800’s, but the stories of the lights go back further than that in local Native American Lore. From ghosts of dead conquistadors who lost theirway in exploration of the area to will-o-the-whisps and even UFOs have been attributed to the Marfa lights. Some say they are mere car lights from a road in the distance, some that they are refractions iof light in a temperature aberration thatn creates a mirage type effect over the d

This week’s Yes But Why episode features actor, author, and Disney enthusiast, Chris Lucas.Chris is a lifelong fan of all things Disney. His admiration for Walt led Chris to create a one person show about Disney called “Of Mouse and Man,” and to write the book, “Top Disney: 100 Top Ten Lists of the Best of Disney, from the Man to the Mouse and Beyond.” Chris has also written two other books, “Seeing Home: The Ed Lucas Story”, the critically acclaimed book about his father, and “The Guide to Writing Letters to Celebrities: The secrets to getting in touch with your favorite stars.” Also a professional actor for over thirty years, Chris has been seen on the big screen and in television shows in supporting, recurring and featured roles. In this episode, Chris talks to Amy about learning comedy rhythm from cartoons. Chris shares the story of his first acting gig in 9th grade – on Broadway! Chris shares how a sketch writing gig at Gotham City Improv landed him an associate writer job on Saturday Night Live (yes, th

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by special co-host Billy Joe Cain as we welcome Chong Kim, host of the Velvet Brick podcast, activist behind the #Every40Seconds campaign and survivor of human trafficking to discuss the dark world of human trafficking.With the recent arrest of billionaire Brian Epstein, and the accusastions of sex with women as young as 14 for money, the media is abuzz with the words human trafficking. But the issue goes much farther than the headlines would like to admit. Human trafficking is one of the most prevalent and hidden crimes in America and worldwide. From children to adults people are taken, brainwashed, tortured, drugged and sol on the open market for everything from sex to labor. It sounds like the plot of a horrific movie, but the tendrils of human trafficking reach far and the clientele includes community leaders, police and even CEOs and politicians. How can we learn to recognize this crime that happens in plain sight and what can

In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan sits down to discuss the writing and creation of Ready or Not by Christina wells with Billy Dorsey, Executive Producer.Exactly what goes into the writing and production of a single like of Ready or Not? What are some of the pitfalls and paths to producing a proper piece of music in the studio? What influences a lyricists craft and how do you translate an artist’s vision to the world?Join Talking Sound Podcast as we break down the art of lyric song writing and the creation of the new single Ready or Not, by Christina Wells with Grammy winning producer, artist and writer Bill Dorsey. The Talking Sound Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the official app for the HC Universal Network family of podcasts available for Android and coming soon for iDevices to get all the great stuff from the Talking Sound Podcast and More!

In this episode of the Talking Sound Podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by Jeff “JF Davis” to discuss the intricacies of finding an Agent and how to handle auditions from the point of view of a veteran actor of stage and screen.From a young age Jeff caught the acting bug and became passionate about following the path of being an actor. When he turned 28 he dropped everything and moved to Los Angeles, California. As so many before him he had no path to follow, no one to lead his way…how did Jeff go from new arrival to being sought after for lead and recurring roles in film and Television? What should an aspiring actor be looking for in an agent? How do you handle and prepare for that big audition once you finally land it? What does it really take to make in the world of acting?All this and more as we welcome Actor Jeff “JF” David to the program to discuss the everyday life of an actor, finding an agent and handling auditions right here on the Talking Sound Podcast.The Talking Sound Podcast is a proud me

In this episode of the Talking Sound podcast host Christopher Jordan breaks down the truth behind Google Algorithms and how to “game” the system with Scott Ertz of PLuGHiTz Live and Co-Founder of Sumo Software Corporation.Exactly what makes a successful website? Whether you are a Fortune 500 company, start-up local brand, band or even a podcast, it is hard to survive in the modern age without a presence on the internet with a website. But how do you even make it into a general search with all of the content released on a daily basis? Don’t you have to spend tons of money with Google, Bing and other search engines and private SEO services? What if you were told there was a way to organically work your way into a search engine queue? Well today is that day folks!Join the Talking Sound podcast as we welcome software engineer, web guru and host of the F5 Live: Refreshing Technology podcast on PLugHitzLive to discuss how anyone, with well-crafted content creation and the proper website integrations can rise to the

Part 2 of our talks about Unidentified! We close with our views of the 6 episode show and what the future may hold on the UFO/UAP phenomena.

A deep dive into the work of legendary director John Carpenter. Related PostsWednesday Weirdness Returns!!! (Nov 16, 2016) Happy Birthday to Scarydad.com (Jun 23, 2014)…Read the postSDP EP 138: John Carpenter

This week’s Yes But Why episode showcases Austin-based filmmaker Mei Makino.Mei is currently in production on Inbetween Girl, a feature film that she has written and will be directing and producing this summer! Mei is a graduate of the University of Texas RTF program and she has been working consistently in film since she graduated! Amy and Mei recently connected at the Transform Film Fest where Mei was speaking on a panel about women in film!In this episode, Mei tells Amy about her first film, a horror movie called “The Crittles” that she made on the family camcorder as a kid. We also talk about the “life-changing” Film Camp for Girls that she went to with Michelle Voss, the amazing internship she did at Apatow Productions, and the hard work she is doing right now with Creative Action to teach filmmaking to the next generation!Support Mei Makino by seeing her feature film, Inbetween Girl, as soon as it is available to you AND by supporting all women in film! https://www.facebook.com/inbetweengirlfilm/Yes But

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan is joined by surfing enthusiasts Johnny Spicher and and Kris Wolfe to discuss a life spent surfing and the hunt for the next Big Kahouna and the rise of the non-coastal surfer. For years the world of surfing has been in eye of the public. Since the release of Endless Summer in 1966 surfing has been seen as a sport of wizardry and art. One man as one with the ocean. Becoming one with the wave. Being one with the board. But it is far more than just mere sport…it is a metaphor for life. For surfers, riding is existence itself. Surfing is life and life is surfing. Our culture has been permeated by surfing. From the “Shaka” sign, to phrases like “Hang Loose” and terms like “bail”, popular music, skateboarding, snowboarding, clothing and even car design, surfing has been a literal birthing ground for subcultures across the globe for decades. But what about the next generation? What about the future of this most excellent of sports pitting man again

In this episode of the Talking Sound podcast host Christopher Jordan is has a candid conversation about the inspiration for and production the short film MOM by 12 year old writer and director Austin Foxx.While a writer and director, Austin Foxx is no stranger to being on the stage and screen. With a resume that would rival many adults in his field, Austin is resolved to continue his work well into adulthood and make a full-time career of acting and directing.Join the Talking Sound podcast as we sit down with this young artist to discuss how he came to the craft of acting and directing. What he has learned from acting on stage and screen that translates to daily life. As well as the incredible and inspiring story behind the creation and production behind MOM the first film from writer/director Austin Foxx.The Talking Sound Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the official app for the HC Universal Network family of podcasts available for Android and coming soon for

This week’s Yes But Why episode is a chat with podcaster, writer, and journalist, Win Kelly Charles. Win is a total powerhouse of projects. She produces the Ask Win podcast, the Welcome to Journalism podcast, the Diary of a Fashionista podcast, and the Butterflies of Wisdom podcast! She writes books about her life and about living with cerebral palsy. She also writes novels about teachers and children’s books about butterflies! All the while, she is going to journalism school! Woo! We don’t know how she finds the time to do anything else but sleep. Still, she was kind enough to schedule some time to chat with Amy. In this episode, Win talks about her mission is to help others with physical and mental disabilities to find a way to tell their story. She talks about the “creative person syndrome” that keeps her juggling so many projects. She shares stories about the tragic event that led her to write her first book, about her love of Marc Maron and his interview with Barack Obama, and about the technology that i

In this episode of the Talking Sound podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes sound designer Kennedy Phillips to the show to discuss the creation of the amazing fantasy/comedy audio drama Magus Elgar. For years before the age of television the audio drama reigned supreme. From cops and robbers to cowboys and science fiction, the radio and a good script could take you anywhere your imagination could fathom. Fast forward to the age of the internet. Now in a world on the go, with a screen in every pocket, people more than ever are more than ever turning to audio dramas to fulfill their story telling needs…that’s where Magus Elgar comes in!With one foot in fantasy and the other square in your face, Magus Elgar is an irreverent comedy that follows the adventures and antics of Elgar and his band through a fantastical world of magic, dragons and more.Join the Talking Sound podcast as we sit down with sound designer and creator of Magus Elgar, Kennedy Phillips to discuss not only the inspiration behind the characters

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast Host Christopher Jordan welcomes back to the show VR Developer and founder, CEO of the Radical Empathy Education Foundation, Billy Joe Cain to discuss the question of will Google AI run the world?With the recent announcement by Project Veritas that they had documents from a whistle blower as well as video of a senior Google excutive discussing how Google was the only company that couple prevent a “Trump-like situation in 202”. With all politics aside…should a search engine be prioritizing the information you get and actually be changing the results of elections? What is to be made of the statements and can we be ready for Google itself to begin limiting the information we get at its own discretion? What is to be made of a future where information is chared with a select few or even deleted from view entirely?Join the Dudes n Beer podcast as we again we¬lcome Billy Joe Cain of the Radical Empathy Education Foundation to the program to discuss whether or not Goole AI

Episode 4: Talking about Unidentified and the history of America's UFO investigation.

Hello there everyone! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Johnny from Sirenicide to discuss a few things. The first thing we really…Read the postSDP EP 136: Johnny Stitches dicusses Game of Thrones

This week’s Yes But Why episode features Lipan Apache, veteran, filmmaker and activist, Fox RedSky. Fox RedSky is a social justice warrior with a focus on reviving Native American language, history, and culture. Amy met Fox at the Transform Film Fest where Fox spoke on a panel about her first feature film, “Keep the Fire Lit: Lost Tribes of Texas.” After 3 and half years traveling all over Texas and parts of Mexico (and even making a trip to Standing Rock, North Dakota with her at-the-time 2 year old daughter in tow), Fox is ready to share her heartfelt documentary with the world.In this interview, Fox shares the tumultuous stories of her upbringing as well as the recent successes she has had promoting and showing her movie. “Keep the Fire Lit” recently won the award for Best Doc at the Alaska International Film Festival. In this episode, we also discuss her upcoming project, the Turtle Island Film Festival, a film festival coming to Austin in March 2020 that’ll support native youth’s stories. This talk also

In this episode of the Talking Sound podcast host Christophe Jordan discusses the creation of the album Kill Sill with CHHK artist Silvano “Sill” Thomas.Silvano Thomas Monjaras, who performs as Sill, was born in Houston, Texas. After writing several raw verses in adolescence, Sill began to pen full songs about his rough upbringing and perspective on life. He then began recording songs and EP, crafting an intricate and original style filled with imagery, lucidity as well as an effortless command of lyric.What is it that inspires new and upcoming artists? How do young artists such as Sill learn to rise above the fray in order to be seen? What do labels like the Austin based College of Hip Hop Knowledge (CHHK) offer artists? How has the process of creating an album changed Sill as an artist?Join the Talking Sound podcast as we explore these questions and more with CHHK artist Silvano “Sill” Thomas.The Talking Sound Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the official ap