Best CCC Entertainment Group Podcasts (2025)

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Sebastian Thiel - Writer, Producer and Director of Netflix superhero show Supacell 1:12:26

10d ago1:12:26

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Welcome to a special edition of How I Crushed It — the #ElevateSeries — created in proud partnership with the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). In the lead-up to the 2025 ceremony this October, we’re shining a spotlight on past winners and celebrating the powerful impact they’ve made across their industries and communities. In this episode…

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Bell Ribeiro-Addy - Politician and Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill 59:28

22d ago59:28

59:28

Bell Ribeiro-Addy is the Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and has been a Member of Parliament since 2019. She was previously Chief of Staff to former Labour frontbencher Diane Abbott from 2016 to 2019. Bell Ribeiro-Addy ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: X/Twitter: @howi…

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Mahari Hay - Director at Lloyds Bank Group and CEO & Co-Founder of the CCC Awards 57:57

1M ago57:57

57:57

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mahari Hay has been at Lloyds Bank for nearly 20 years and has risen from working in the call centre to now being one of their Directors. In 2025 he and is business partner launched the CCC Awards which aims to recognise and celebrate those that contribute to the development and success of others in the community. In 2025…

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Thanyia Moore - Actor and Stand-up Comedian 52:02

2M ago52:02

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Thanyia Moore is an actor, comedian, and voice over artist from South East London. In 2013 she was named Best Female Newcomer at the Black Comedy Awards and in 2018 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, and Sarah Millican when she was crowned Funny Women Champion. She has gone on to appear on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, Alma's N…

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Akua Gyamfi - Entertainment mogul and founder of The British Blacklist 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Akua Gyamfi is founder of The British Blacklist which is a media platform and database which champions British Black creatives in film, TV, stage, sound and literature and as such, she has become an important figure the UK film and TV industry. Aside from this she hosts several podcasts including the popular, Your Aunties Could Never, and also has …

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Ato Jay - Host of The Savvy Wallet Podcast 1:24:14

3M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

Ato Jay is a leading UK-based podcaster and financial educator, widely recognised as the founder and host of The Savvy Wallet Podcast. Since its launch in 2021, the podcast has become a go-to destination for practical and relatable financial guidance, amassing over 170 episodes. With a mission to break down the complexities of money, investing, and…

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Audrey Indome - Co-host of The Receipts Podcast 1:03:24

3M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Audrey Indome is one half of the popular The Receipts podcast. The podcast launched in 2016 and regularly gets over 100,000 weekly listeners and Audrey and her co-host are known for their unfiltered and honest discussions about relationships, situationships, and everyday life as well as having guests on such as Mel B, Louis Theroux and Tiwa savage.…

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Tramale Turner - Chief Technology Officer 58:40

4M ago58:40

58:40

Tramale Turner is CTO at Robin AI. Previous to this he was CTO at Taxbit, Head of Engineering at Stripe and held leadership positions at Nintendo and Volkswagen. He talks about growing up in the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980's in Detroit, getting into university at the age of 16, and what it takes to become a CTO. Tramale Turner Listen back to…

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Lydia Amoah - DEI Leader and author of The Black Pound Report 1:01:30

4M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Lydia is recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on diversity, equity and inclusion and through her company, Backlight, she has collaborated with many organisations such as News UK and ITV to enhance their DEI initiatives. Among other roles, Lydia is also the creator of the Black Pound Report, the UK’s most comprehensive research piece l…

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Ashleigh Ainsley - Technologist and Co-founder of Colorintech and BTF 1:03:46

5M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Ashleigh Ainsley is co-founder of Colorintech a non profit aiming to improve access, awareness and opportunities for ethnic minorities to enter the tech industry. Colorintech is probably best known for its BTF (Black Tech Fest) event which is Europe's largest technology and culture festival celebrating innovation and inclusion in the UK tech indust…

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Around The Reel - Create Your Own Opportunity! with David S. Hogan & Angela DiMarco 57:44

5M ago57:44

57:44

On today's show we jump into auditions, self taping, motivation and so much more with Mighty Tripod's David S. Hogan and Angela DiMarco! This dynamic duo does so much for the Seattle Film Community by educating and assisting actors to learn what it takes to excel and book acting gigs in this crazy industry! These two actors and filmmakers know the …

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Temi Johnson - Interior Designer & Criminal Defence Lawyer 1:07:42

5M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Temi Johnson is an Interior Designer for commercial and residential spaces. Temi was a quarter finalist on BBC 1's TV show Interior Design Masters with Michelle Ogudehin and Alan Carr. She is also an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer. Temi Johnson Design Listen back to interviews with: Michael Akadiri - Doctor by day and Comedian by night! Stepha…

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Around The Reel - "Just Do It!" with C. Scott Votaw 58:57

6M ago58:57

58:57

Today we chat with C. Scott Votaw, assistant vice chancellor of the University System of Georgia and a veteran film producer, who leads GFA. With more than 25 years of experience working with Saban, Fox, Lucasfilm and more, Scott has years of expertise in film production, animation, special effects and workforce development. His unique perspective …

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Samuel Okafor - From Footballer to CEO of Kick It Out 56:40

6M ago56:40

56:40

Samuel Okafor is CEO of the powerful anti discrimination organisation, Kick It Out, which strives to put an end to all forms of discrimination within football. Samuel started off his career as a professional football player and then had a very successful career in Banking before taking up his latest role with Kick It Out. LinkedIn profile Kick It O…

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Around The Reel - Find Yourself And Flow! with Rapper Humpbakk Chunk 1:00:01

6M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

People take advantage of other people... we all have dealt with this issue one way or another. But are we somewhat responsible for it? On today's show we chat with rapper and actor Humpbakk Chunk and dive into this topic deeply! Now Humpbakk has been an artist a very long time and her entrepreneurial approach is pushing her career forward in the mu…

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Around The Reel - Now That's Indie Filmmaking! with Jordan Ray Smith & Alonzo Ross 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

From writing, stand up comedy to filmmaking... Jordan Ray Smith & Alonzo Ross are a duo of creatives getting ready to hit the filmmaking scene head on! Their new film "495" is a fantastic example of what passionate filmmakers can accomplish with little resources! This is their first feature film and it's an extraordinary achievement for such young …

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Cassa Pancho - Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black 56:06

6M ago56:06

56:06

Cassa Pancho is CEO, Founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Black, a professional ballet company for dancers of colour which she set up in 2001. Ballet Black has won numerous awards including an Olivier Award for best dance production and a Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Company and Cassa was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Ye…

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Around The Reel - Valiant One! with Steve Barnett & Alan Powell 59:48

6M ago59:48

59:48

Today we sit down with director Steve Barnett and producer Alan Powell to discuss their new film Valiant One releasing January 31st, 2025 in theaters across the country! Steve and Alan are owners of Monarch Media and have had their hands on multiple films from 300, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Mist and many more! These remarkable filmmakers break…

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Around The Reel - Filmmaking Is A Privilege! with Filmmaker Chase Dudley 1:09:14

7M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Can filmmaking be fun? On today's show we ask that question to filmmaker Chase Dudley! Take a ride with us as we discuss his films, his work ethic, determination and real views on what it's like as a "working director" in this indie community. We've all had our good days and bad but why do we really make films? Is it the art? The notoriety? The mon…

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Lorna Clarke - Director of Music at the BBC 56:18

7M ago56:18

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Lorna Clark, as Director of Music at the BBC, heads up their music output which includes responsibility for a portfolio of six national radio stations (Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3, 6 Music, Radio 1Xtra, Asian Network) as well as Music Live Events, Music Television commissioning and the Visualisation team. This also includes the annual coverage of Gla…

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Around The Reel - Never Quit, Never Surrender, Find A Way To Win! with Actor Bob Peavler 59:34

7M ago59:34

59:34

On the show today we chat with actor and up and coming filmmaker Bob Peavler! Now Bob is a veteran and has found an outlet for his TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and couldn't be happier. Four years ago he started his new journey with writing, acting and now filmmaking! He has written two books and his newest, Mayhem: The Retribution is in early produ…

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Around The Reel - "Making Movies Is A Hard Place!" with J. Horton 1:14:31

7M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Welcome to Season 6 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We are excited to kick thing off this year with one of the premiere indie filmmakers out there! Mr. J. Horton! Now this guy has built a catalog of at least 90 films over the years and has created a business for himself to make movies for a living. He's been nothing but gracious giving back to the …

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Best bits of 2024 23:04

7M ago23:04

23:04

We look back of the favourite bits of the podcast in 2024 including clips with the follow guests: Charles Sekwalor Elizabeth Solaru Elesha Paul Moses Danny Sapani Jendella Benson Anne Marie Imafidon Femi Oguns Christina Brooks Ayesha Ofori Katherine Birbalsingh Thanks for you support and looking forward to shining a light on more talent in 2025! __…

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Around The Reel - Year In Review! with Samantha Hanna 57:18

8M ago57:18

57:18

On today's podcast we welcome back filmmaker and host of Around The Reel Samantha Hanna! We've had a crazy year with some ups, downs and a lot in between! And on today's show we share those moments in all their glory! Samantha guides us on her journey and dives into some very deep and emotional moments she's dealt with. Her healing has been a bless…

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Jameisha Prescod - Content Creator behind You Look Okay To Me 52:12

8M ago52:12

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Jameisha Prescod is a digital content creator, UK-based filmmaker, and advocate, known for her impactful work centred on chronic illness, Black identity, and mental health. Jameisha has built a strong presence on social media through her platform You Look Okay To Me, where she shares her personal journey with chronic illness, particularly lupus. Th…

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Tim Nwachukwu - Sports Photographer formerly of Getty Images 1:23:26

8M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

Timothy Nwachukwu is an accomplished American sports photographer who is well-known for his dynamic sports imagery, capturing pivotal moments with an artful perspective. A former staff photographer for the world renowned Getty Images, his work includes coverage of major sports leagues and events, including the NBA and NFL, FIFA 2022 World Cup and t…

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Around The Reel - Editing Indie Style! with Aaron Carlson 38:55

9M ago38:55

38:55

On today's show I wanted to share a little about how I edit a film and how important learning this craft really is. I believe a movie is made in the edit and as a filmmaker, it's up to you to have an idea how to do it yourself just in case you run into roadblocks during the journey! Efficiency, organization, style, tone, tempo... all of it matters …

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Around The Reel - "Method Acting!" with actor Eric Peddy 1:02:43

9M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Today we have the pleasure to chat with Seattle actor Eric Peddy and find out why and how this talented young man chose acting as his profession! Over the years we've learned that having a support system is key but not essential for your success. It really depends on what type of person you are! Eric, from a young age, was told that the creative ar…

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Ire Hassan-Odukale - Restaurateur and Co-Founder of Ikoyi 57:18

9M ago57:18

57:18

Discover the inspiring story of Ire Hassan-Odukale, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ikoyi, the renowned fine dining restaurant in London. Founded alongside Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi has redefined modern cuisine with its innovative approach, earning its first Michelin star in 2018, a second star in 2022, and ranking as number 42 in The World's 50 Best …

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Around The Reel - Left, Right, Middle! with Steve Eaton, Charles Lawson & Aaron Carlson 1:02:34

9M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Today we steer away from creativity and dive into a conversation about this year's election! Political stances, left, right, middle and everything in between has taken a lot of energy from all of us and we felt it important to not try to ignore the elephant in the room (see what I did there?) We here at Around The Reel have different views on a lot…

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Around The Reel - Writing Scripts For Everyone! with Ren Caldwell 1:20:45

9M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Today we have the pleasure to chat with actor and filmmaker Ren Caldwell in a robust, honest and fun conversation about being a non-binary artist in this industry! What an eye opening discussion that brings to the forefront how important a script is and how a filmmaker may be able to expand their story by considering a different approach! A writer …

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Charles Sekwalor - The connector to Africa and CEO & Founder of The Continent Group and Movemeback 1:27:38

9M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Charles Sekwalor, the visionary CEO and Founder of The Continent Group. Charles shares his journey behind Movemeback, a game-changing tech platform positioned as the "LinkedIn of Africa." Discover how Movemeback is connecting talent across Africa and empowering professionals to drive impact on …

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Around The Reel - The Filmmaking Portal! with Mike & Allison Hayhurst 1:02:12

9M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Making a feature film ain't easy but it's definitely doable! On today's show we sit down with filmmakers Mike & Allison Hayhurst, a husband and wife team for Evening Squire Productions. Their new film, "And Through The Portal We Go" is a fantastic new feature that was nominated for numerous awards at the Gig Harbor Film Festival and is currently in…

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Around The Reel - "48 Hours of Fun!" with T.J. Hemmen 1:01:55

10M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Imagine if you had the same urgency in your day to day filmmaking as you would with a 48 Hour Film Festival? Would you have more finished films under your belt? Makes you wonder?! On today's podcast we chat with filmmaker T.J. Hemmen and discuss his new film 4:04, how important a team is and how impactful a 48 can be on your creative output! T.J. s…

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Katharine Birbalsingh - Britain's Strictest Headteacher 57:02

10M ago57:02

57:02

Katharine Birbalsingh is an education reformer and the controversial founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School in London. She is also ex Chair of the Social Mobility Commission. In 2020 Katharine was made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to education. @Miss_Snuffy ________________________________________________________…

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Around The Reel - Why Are You A Filmmaker? with Chris Shern 1:20:07

10M ago1:20:07

1:20:07

Welcome to the Around The Reel Podcast! This week we sit down with filmmaker Chris Shern to discuss his new film Vic Effects and what it takes to run a crowdfunding campaign! But our biggest question... why do you make movies? It's something we ask ourselves a lot and today we put Chris on the spot! From visual fx to building worlds... Mr. Shern br…

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Around The Reel - "Enable The Dream!" with Aaron Carlson 34:10

10M ago34:10

34:10

Welcome to Season 5 of the Around The Reel Podcast! We've had a helluva run and this year will be even more explosive! Today Aaron introduces the show and shed's some light on the new changes coming, new guests, new format and dives into a few thoughts on life, change and how enablers can ruin your chances at being great! We couldn't be happier to …

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Ayesha Ofori - CEO of Propelle on a mission to solve £567 billion gender investment gap 48:52

10M ago48:52

48:52

Ayesha Ofori is Founder and CEO of Propelle, a female focused investment platform designed to empower women to invest regularly and build wealth. She is also a property investor and ex-investment banker and the winner of multiple industry awards. Propelle Ayesha Ofori Black Podcast Awards ____________________________________________________________…

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Around The Reel - The Beginning! with Brielle Wines 1:04:25

11M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Today we welcome filmmaker Brielle Wines to the show! Brielle is an up and coming filmmaker in the PNW and her latest film entitled The Beginning shows off her storytelling talents! Making movies isn't easy however, for Brielle, it's been smooth sailing. With multiple features and shorts, from YouTube to Amazon Prime, Brielle has locked in and has …

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Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark - Digital Sculptor and Forbes 30 under 30, 2024 1:05:16

11M ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark is a digital sculptor, curator and lecturer. Her works have been exhibited alongside the likes of Tracey Emin, Ai Wei Wei, and Banksy. In 2024 she was one of 30 people across Europe to be recognised by Forbes magazine and included on the renowned Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Website Instagram Agent ____________________________…

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Christina Brooks - CEO of Ruebik and Rising Star at the 2023 Black Talent Awards 56:10

11M ago56:10

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Christina Brooks is the Founder and CEO of Ruebik, a leading talent attraction agency which has partnered with organisations such as BT, BBC Studios, KPMG and Dr Martens. In 2023 she won the Rising Star category at the Black Talent Awards for her work in promoting inclusivity. Ruebik Elevated Conversations Footsteps Key4life _______________________…

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Femi Oguns - CEO of Identity School of Acting & Identity Agency Group 57:25

12M ago57:25

57:25

Femi Oguns is founder and CEO of both Identity School of Acting and Identity Agency Group and he has become one of the most influential people in the British Film and TV industry. He has been named on the Powerlist top 100 most influential figures of African/Caribbean descent in the UK and in 2014 he was appointed MBE for services to the acting ind…

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Around The Reel - Alabama Action! with Steve Moon and Ginger Cressman 1:13:11

12M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

On today's show we chat with director Steve Moon and Actress Ginger Cressman about their new film "Diamond", a story about an alcoholic singer whose life has not turned out as she has dreamed. What's crazy about this feature length film is that Steve got this movie shot in one day!! We discuss how that was accomplished and we also chat more about w…

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2024 Olympics Special 17:02

1y ago17:02

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To celebrate the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we thought we'd have an Olympic Special featuring guests that have come onto the podcast. Each guest describes how they have been impacted by the Olympics in their own way. Featuring clips from (click the link below to listen to the full episode): Tunji Akintokun Kike Oniwinde Agoro Maggie …

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Jordan Pitt - BAFTA nominated filmmaker 50:32

1y ago50:32

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Jordan Pitt is an actor, filmmaker and founder of One Umbrella Productions and has 30 years experience in the industry. His most recent piece of work is the Sky documentary ‘Untold Stories: Hair On Set’ which features insights from notable figures including Naomie Harris, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Afua Hirsch and can currently be viewed on Now TV or o…

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Around The Reel - "The Message" with Jeffery Messenger 1:14:59

1y ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Today on our show we sit down with musician, rapper, writer and actor Jeffery Messenger for one of the wildest conversations we've ever had on Around The Reel. Jeffery shares with us his insights on art, music, film and then goes deep into a message that will stimulate your thinking and make you question a lot of things you think you know! Definite…

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Jamilia Grier - Expat-entrepreneur and podcast host 53:40

1y ago53:40

53:40

Jamilia Grier is founder & CEO of Bytebao and a lawyer with over 15 years of experience in the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. She is also the host of the Barely Legal in Web3 podcast. Website Podcast ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch: Twitter: @howicrushedit Instagram: @ho…

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Sonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University and former CEO of Somethin' Else 54:00

1y ago54:00

54:00

Sonita Alleyne OBE is Master of Jesus College at Cambridge University and when appointed in 2019 she became the first black person to lead an Oxbridge college and first woman to lead Jesus College in its history. Previous to this she co-founded and led Somethin' Else, the award winning production company that creates hit podcasts and radio shows. W…

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Around The Reel - The Horrorverse! with Cast & Crew! 1:02:56

1y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

On today's episode we sit down with some of the cast & crew from our new film Jason Voorhees: The Hunt! From Jason Brooks and Logan Cannon to Jon Meggison and many others we chat all things Horrorverse and more! The biggest question we dive into is "Do you find the work you do satisfying to yourself?" "Can you give yourself credit for the gift you …

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Around The Reel - "Be A Qualifier!" with Dorian Vasquez 55:58

1y ago55:58

55:58

Today we chat with filmmaker Dorian Vasquez and discuss his new film Porch Pirate currently on its way to Amazon Prime and many other streaming platforms! Dorian is a self taught filmmaker and has completed his first feature which is a huge step in the right direction to success! Our conversation travels down multiple topics: film school, distribut…

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