About to Break

Language: eng
Episodes: 70
Last: 7 Mar 2018

Weekly conversations with artists and entertainers of all kinds discussing the ups and downs of life in the entertainment business. Tune in each week as we discuss the challenge of trying to break into the industry before the industry breaks you.

Episodes (70)

Episode 63: Illusionist Alex Ramon is About to Break over Being the Ringmaster for Ringling Brothers, Trying to Fool Penn & Teller and Logging more miles than most performers.

Episode 63: Illusionist Alex Ramon is About to Break over Being the Ringmaster for Ringling Brothers, Trying to Fool Penn & Teller and Logging more miles than most performers.

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Published: 7 Mar 2018 Duration: 01:11:09

Alex Ramon is a true Showman. He was the second youngest ringmaster in Ringling brothers History, traveled the world with Disney Live and now presents his own unique show for theater audiences world wide. In this episode Alex and I talk abo... Read more →

Alex Ramon is a true Showman. He was the second youngest ringmaster in Ringling brothers History, traveled the world with Disney Live and now presents his own unique show for theater audiences world wide. In this episode Alex and I talk abo... Read more →
Episode 62: Juggler and Speaker Chris Ruggiero is About to Break over Juggling in the snow, performing free shows in New York & Learning to do Everything.

Episode 62: Juggler and Speaker Chris Ruggiero is About to Break over Juggling in the snow, performing free shows in New York & Learning to do Everything.

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Published: 28 Feb 2018 Duration: 53:40

Chris is a great juggler and an amazing guy. He is one of the hardest working entertainers in Los Angeles and shares so much knowledge that can support you as your trying to do the thing you love for a living. In this episode Chris and I ta... Read more →

Chris is a great juggler and an amazing guy. He is one of the hardest working entertainers in Los Angeles and shares so much knowledge that can support you as your trying to do the thing you love for a living. In this episode Chris and I ta... Read more →
Episode 61: Magician Mark James is About to Break over Performing at the Magic Castle, Making a living in entertainment & Hammering a nail in his face.

Episode 61: Magician Mark James is About to Break over Performing at the Magic Castle, Making a living in entertainment & Hammering a nail in his face.

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Published: 21 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:39:18

Mark James performs sleight of hand magic and comedy. He is a brilliant performer from the UK and I caught up with him during his week at the magic castle where we recorded a late night podcast. In this episode Mark and I talk about: A lot... Read more →

Mark James performs sleight of hand magic and comedy. He is a brilliant performer from the UK and I caught up with him during his week at the magic castle where we recorded a late night podcast. In this episode Mark and I talk about: A lot... Read more →
Episode 60: Bob Goff Author of Love Does is About to Break over Loving Everyone, Being a Recovering Lawyer & Building Schools in Africa.

Episode 60: Bob Goff Author of Love Does is About to Break over Loving Everyone, Being a Recovering Lawyer & Building Schools in Africa.

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Published: 14 Feb 2018 Duration: 49:24

I love Bob Goff. At a time in my life when I was ready to lose faith in everything and everyone, Bob challenged me to live life differently. I am so grateful to call him my friend and am so happy to share this conversation with you. In this... Read more →

I love Bob Goff. At a time in my life when I was ready to lose faith in everything and everyone, Bob challenged me to live life differently. I am so grateful to call him my friend and am so happy to share this conversation with you. In this... Read more →
Episode 59: Improvisor & TV Writer Lynne Stanko is About to Break over the cost of Living in LA, Being a Funny person with Depression & Starting a non profit to reach out.

Episode 59: Improvisor & TV Writer Lynne Stanko is About to Break over the cost of Living in LA, Being a Funny person with Depression & Starting a non profit to reach out.

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Published: 7 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:08:54

Lynne is a wonderful human being. More than a great writer and improvisor, Lynne created the non profit Show Up Girls to empower young women with confidence, collaboration and compassion. In this episode we talk about: Magic and Improv hav... Read more →

Lynne is a wonderful human being. More than a great writer and improvisor, Lynne created the non profit Show Up Girls to empower young women with confidence, collaboration and compassion. In this episode we talk about: Magic and Improv hav... Read more →
Episode 58: Hollywood Prop Builder Jim Logiudice is About to Break over building jet packs for the Rocketeer, Making Pianos for Lady Gaga and Refurbishing Disneyland Memorabilia.

Episode 58: Hollywood Prop Builder Jim Logiudice is About to Break over building jet packs for the Rocketeer, Making Pianos for Lady Gaga and Refurbishing Disneyland Memorabilia.

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Published: 31 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:08:24

Jim Logiudice helped shape my childhood and he had no idea the impact he had. When I was a kid, movies like the Rocketeer inspired me to want to create models and props. I remember building a Rocketeer helmet and jet pack when I was a kid. ... Read more →

Jim Logiudice helped shape my childhood and he had no idea the impact he had. When I was a kid, movies like the Rocketeer inspired me to want to create models and props. I remember building a Rocketeer helmet and jet pack when I was a kid. ... Read more →
Episode 57: The Watsons: Hollywood’s First Family

Episode 57: The Watsons: Hollywood’s First Family

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Published: 24 Jan 2018 Duration: 31:26

In 1910 Coy Watson married Golda Wilmer and the two settled in the Edendale area of Los Angeles which would later become Echo Park. A few years later Mack Sennett built one of Hollywood’s first movie studios 300 yards from their house. The ... Read more →

In 1910 Coy Watson married Golda Wilmer and the two settled in the Edendale area of Los Angeles which would later become Echo Park. A few years later Mack Sennett built one of Hollywood’s first movie studios 300 yards from their house. The ... Read more →
Episode 56: Ask us Anything with The Fetching Katie Hughes

Episode 56: Ask us Anything with The Fetching Katie Hughes

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Published: 17 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:27:38

The most amazing person I know somehow agreed to marry me! Katie and I sat down and answered your questions in this first ever ask us everything. In this episode Katie and I talk about: An awkward opener PT Barnum Dead or Divorced Everyone... Read more →

The most amazing person I know somehow agreed to marry me! Katie and I sat down and answered your questions in this first ever ask us everything. In this episode Katie and I talk about: An awkward opener PT Barnum Dead or Divorced Everyone... Read more →
Episode 55: Magician Titou is About to Break over leaving France, using a baguette as a magic wand and still needing a green card.

Episode 55: Magician Titou is About to Break over leaving France, using a baguette as a magic wand and still needing a green card.

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Published: 10 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:15:26

Titou was born and raised in France, fell in love with the art of magic and that has taken him around the world. He now lives in Las Vegas and stopped by the studio on his way to a show in Los Angeles. In this episode Adam and I talk about:... Read more →

Titou was born and raised in France, fell in love with the art of magic and that has taken him around the world. He now lives in Las Vegas and stopped by the studio on his way to a show in Los Angeles. In this episode Adam and I talk about:... Read more →
Episode 54: Comedian/Speaker Adam Christing is About to Break over Performing Clean Comedy, Writing Books and turning bad gigs around.

Episode 54: Comedian/Speaker Adam Christing is About to Break over Performing Clean Comedy, Writing Books and turning bad gigs around.

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Published: 3 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:00:47

Adam Christing is a Author, Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Magician and one of my greatest friends! In this episode Adam and I talk about: He performed a magic show at my elementary school Being the class clown Magic trick failures Why do we ... Read more →

Adam Christing is a Author, Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Magician and one of my greatest friends! In this episode Adam and I talk about: He performed a magic show at my elementary school Being the class clown Magic trick failures Why do we ... Read more →
Episode 53: Karen Cheung is About to Break over managing things at the Greek Theater, Working with Actors and being a Female in Hollywood.

Episode 53: Karen Cheung is About to Break over managing things at the Greek Theater, Working with Actors and being a Female in Hollywood.

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Published: 20 Dec 2017 Duration: 01:30:19

Karen is the Food and Beverage manager for the Greek theater in Los Angeles, has a brilliant business mind and also happens to be my sister in law! In this episode Karen and I talk about: • Working with an entire staff made up of actors a... Read more →

Karen is the Food and Beverage manager for the Greek theater in Los Angeles, has a brilliant business mind and also happens to be my sister in law! In this episode Karen and I talk about: • Working with an entire staff made up of actors a... Read more →
Episode 52: Magician Siegfried Tieber is About to Break over Creating his one man show, performing at the Magic Castle and unexpected car accidents.

Episode 52: Magician Siegfried Tieber is About to Break over Creating his one man show, performing at the Magic Castle and unexpected car accidents.

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Published: 13 Dec 2017 Duration: 57:21

Siegfried Tieber recently performed his one man show SEE-SAW to Sold out crowds in Los Angeles. He is a true gentleman and a wonderful human being In this episode Siegfried and I discuss: People thinking magicians like to play cards imposs... Read more →

Siegfried Tieber recently performed his one man show SEE-SAW to Sold out crowds in Los Angeles. He is a true gentleman and a wonderful human being In this episode Siegfried and I discuss: People thinking magicians like to play cards imposs... Read more →
Episode 51: Guitarist Aaron Abeyta is About to Break over auditioning for NOFX, learning improv comedy and doing cartoon voice overs.

Episode 51: Guitarist Aaron Abeyta is About to Break over auditioning for NOFX, learning improv comedy and doing cartoon voice overs.

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Published: 6 Dec 2017 Duration: 50:31

Aaron Abeyta is the lead guitarist and trumpet player for the band NOFX. We sat down and discussed everything from life on the road the last 20 years to him barely surviving a move to Hollywood when he was 21. In this episode Aaron and I di... Read more →

Aaron Abeyta is the lead guitarist and trumpet player for the band NOFX. We sat down and discussed everything from life on the road the last 20 years to him barely surviving a move to Hollywood when he was 21. In this episode Aaron and I di... Read more →
Episode 50: Variety Performer & Producer Scot Nery is About to Break over Hosting a weekly Hollywood show, Creating Boobietraps and Being an entertainment consultant.

Episode 50: Variety Performer & Producer Scot Nery is About to Break over Hosting a weekly Hollywood show, Creating Boobietraps and Being an entertainment consultant.

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Published: 29 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:06:19

Scot Nery began performing professionally at age 11. He has appeared on the tonight show performed in seven countries and is the host and producer of the wildly popular Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap in Hollywood. In this episode Scot and I discus... Read more →

Scot Nery began performing professionally at age 11. He has appeared on the tonight show performed in seven countries and is the host and producer of the wildly popular Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap in Hollywood. In this episode Scot and I discus... Read more →
Episode 49: Music Producer Daniel Ornellas is About to Break over producing records for others, years of touring and learning to hustle.

Episode 49: Music Producer Daniel Ornellas is About to Break over producing records for others, years of touring and learning to hustle.

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Published: 15 Nov 2017 Duration: 49:12

Daniel Ornellas is a music producer and Musician living in Nashville, TN. Originally from South Africa Daniel moved to the states when he was touring with the band Tree63. This episode is so full of real life experience in the business and ... Read more →

Daniel Ornellas is a music producer and Musician living in Nashville, TN. Originally from South Africa Daniel moved to the states when he was touring with the band Tree63. This episode is so full of real life experience in the business and ... Read more →
Episode 48: Celebrity Publicist Michael Levine is About to Break over Growing up with Dyslexia, Refusing to be a victim and Making the world an offer it can’t refuse.

Episode 48: Celebrity Publicist Michael Levine is About to Break over Growing up with Dyslexia, Refusing to be a victim and Making the world an offer it can’t refuse.

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Published: 8 Nov 2017 Duration: 39:14

Michael Levine is a writer and PR expert. He has represented 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners and 43 New York Times Bestsellers. Michael shares some of the common denominators he has seen with people who make a career in th... Read more →

Michael Levine is a writer and PR expert. He has represented 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy Award winners and 43 New York Times Bestsellers. Michael shares some of the common denominators he has seen with people who make a career in th... Read more →
Episode 47: Magician Adam Wilber is About to Break over performing at the Magic Castle for the first time, Paying the bills as a performer and creating unbelievable magic.

Episode 47: Magician Adam Wilber is About to Break over performing at the Magic Castle for the first time, Paying the bills as a performer and creating unbelievable magic.

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Published: 1 Nov 2017 Duration: 01:25:04

Adam Wilber is a magician, inverter and author. I sat down with him in Los Angeles during his debut week at the World Famous Magic Castle. This episode is so full of info about the business side of show business. In this episode Adam and I ... Read more →

Adam Wilber is a magician, inverter and author. I sat down with him in Los Angeles during his debut week at the World Famous Magic Castle. This episode is so full of info about the business side of show business. In this episode Adam and I ... Read more →
Episode 46: Actress Amy Ruffle is About to Break over Auditions in Australia, Becoming a Mermaid and Moving to Los Angeles.

Episode 46: Actress Amy Ruffle is About to Break over Auditions in Australia, Becoming a Mermaid and Moving to Los Angeles.

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Published: 25 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:15:18

Amy Ruffle is an Australian Actress living in America. I met her doing improv at UCB and she is hilarious as she is delightful. In this episode Amy and I discuss: Australian accents are awesome My kids are impressed by my friends Her famil... Read more →

Amy Ruffle is an Australian Actress living in America. I met her doing improv at UCB and she is hilarious as she is delightful. In this episode Amy and I discuss: Australian accents are awesome My kids are impressed by my friends Her famil... Read more →
5 min Monday for October 23 - Dealing with insecurity

5 min Monday for October 23 - Dealing with insecurity

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Published: 23 Oct 2017 Duration: 05:07

Taylor shares about his struggles with insecurity and reveals how a conversation with Katie made all the difference.

Taylor shares about his struggles with insecurity and reveals how a conversation with Katie made all the difference.
Episode 45: Actor and Magician Jonathan Levit is About to Break over being a Magic Consultant for Burt Wonderstone, Now You See Me and Being a TV Host.

Episode 45: Actor and Magician Jonathan Levit is About to Break over being a Magic Consultant for Burt Wonderstone, Now You See Me and Being a TV Host.

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Published: 18 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:13:54

In this episode Jonathan and I discuss: Living in a Castle The Pasadena New Years Nuclear Fall out Tortilla Heaven the movie Performing on TV with David Copperfield Why do we think flying is ok? Terrible magic show accidents Butterfly knif... Read more →

In this episode Jonathan and I discuss: Living in a Castle The Pasadena New Years Nuclear Fall out Tortilla Heaven the movie Performing on TV with David Copperfield Why do we think flying is ok? Terrible magic show accidents Butterfly knif... Read more →