Dialogue with Dylan

In Episode 42 of Dialogue with Dylan, Dylan Delaney sits down with Philadelphia-based sports photographer and videographer Trevor Hayes to discuss his journey from aspiring creative to working with some of the biggest organizations in professional sports, including MLB, NFL Films, Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers.

Trevor shares how he broke into the sports media industry, the importance of networking and building a portfolio, and what it takes to capture unforgettable moments on the biggest stages in sports. From covering the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby to working alongside professional athletes, Trevor offers a behind-the-scenes look at a career many sports fans dream of pursuing.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Trevor's Work with the Eagles, Phillies & Sixers
03:37 – Philadelphia Sports Culture and Passionate Fans
06:21 – Growing Baseball and Football Around the World
10:56 – Trevor's Background and Breaking into Sports Media
16:38 – Freelancing, Networking and Creating Opportunities
21:42 – Building a Portfolio and Finding Your Niche
31:00 – Instagram Growth, Social Media and Defining Success
37:26 – Finding Clients, Making Connections and Giving Back
46:58 – Behind the Scenes of MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia
51:53 – Sports Media Workflows and Working with the 6-1-1 Podcast
54:49 – Working Around Professional Athletes and Media Etiquette
59:26 – Capturing Unforgettable Phillies Moments
01:04:00 – The Sacrifices and Realities of Working in Sports
01:12:24 – Overcoming Adversity, Trusting the Process and Final Advice

Follow Trevor:
https://www.instagram.com/trevshotit/
www.trevorhayescreative.com

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 10/5/26 in Philadelphia, PA

In Episode 41 of Dialogue with Dylan, Dylan Delaney sits down with Johnny Orr to explore his nearly two-decade career as a full-time musician, the realities of the Nashville music industry, and the spiritual transformation that changed his perspective on life.

Johnny shares stories of opening for Kenny Chesney in front of 20,000 people, navigating record deals and industry expectations, and writing meaningful songs that challenge the conventions of country music. He also opens up about his lifelong battle with depression, the impact of rejection and career setbacks, and how rediscovering his Christian faith led to what he describes as a profound personal healing.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Growing up with music and pursuing a dream
04:30 – Early bands, radio success, and record label interest
07:21 – Losing his job and becoming a full-time musician
08:33 – Opening for Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and more
10:57 – COVID, career setbacks, and the realities of making a living in music
13:37 – Johnny's battle with depression and rejection
15:30 – The Easter Sunday that transformed his faith
18:53 – Finding purpose and trusting the journey
22:49 – Rediscovering God beyond organized religion
28:53 – The music industry vs. authentic songwriting
30:36 – Writing an autism awareness song and working in Nashville
40:05 – His Mercy: Johnny's upcoming book about depression and faith
43:14 – Vulnerability, mental health, and finding meaning in hardship
48:42 – What's next for Johnny?

Follow Johnny:
https://www.instagram.com/johnnyorrmusic/
https://johnnyorr.com/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 9/18/26 in Fort Myers, FL

Recording live from sunny Long Beach, California, I spoke with my friend Jillian about her career in Los Angeles. Jillian and I went to the same high school in Pennsylvania and she acted in one of my early short films. We talk about her initial move to LA, taking a gap year to work on film sets, breaking into the stand-up and improv scene, and taking risks to pursue what you're passionate about.

0:00 - Introduction: Taking the First Move
0:36 - Reconnecting in Long Beach & High School Filmmaking
1:41 - High School Theater, Improv, and Musicals
5:14 - Memories of "Screening" & Directing Impressions
8:11 - The Bold Move: Deferring College & Moving to LA
9:14 - Breaking into Production: From Background to PA Work
11:37 - COVID, Community College & Becoming a Teacher
13:03 - Standup Comedy: Getting Thrown into Open Mic
16:32 - The Art of Standup: Nerves, Material & Delivery
29:12 - Advice on Risk-Taking & Finding Your Path

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 8/30/26 in Long Beach, CA

I sat down with commercial product photographer, Jason Langheine, to talk about the journey from high school darkrooms to freelance studio work, the state of creative industries in an age of algorithms and AI, and why the best photograph of Miles Davis is not of his face.

Jason runs two separate photography brands: jasonlangheine.com for portrait and branding work, and Semaphore Labs for commercial product photography.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Learning from Mistakes
6:20 - Jason's Origin Story
13:25 - Why Teams Always Beat a Single Photographer
20:28 - UGC, Influencers, and the Coming Backlash
25:02 - Algorithms, Clickbait, and the Death of Creative Form
34:45 - Generative AI and What It Says About Your Brand
41:44 - Building a Freelance Photography Business
1:08:25 - Irving Penn, Miles Davis, and the Photo AI Could Never Create
1:17:37 - Is AI Actually Intelligent?

Follow Jason:
https://www.instagram.com/jasonlangheine/
jasonlangheine.com

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 8/22/26 in Lancaster, PA

Todd Hess is the owner of Toss Hess Painting based out of York, PA. We talk about his journey overcoming drug addiction, his search for meaning during adolescence, navigating a difficult divorce, turning a layoff into founding his own painting company, community, friendships, and parenting.

Todd's Business:
https://www.toddahesspaintingco.com/
https://www.instagram.com/toddahesspaintingco/

Todd and Alex's Podcast, "The Other Owner":
https://open.spotify.com/show/033GlWj880cGGevJXnFrmi?si=9cde39fb5d874c02

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

00:00 - Intro
02:04 - Finding meaning 
03:30 - A small-town isolated childhood 
06:00 - Drugs, popularity, and escape 
07:30 - The moment that changed everything 
08:00 - Trading addiction for success 
16:08 - Why good parents are not to blame 
28:32 - The road to getting sober 
40:23 - Recovery journey 
42:37 - Sobriety and fresh start 
51:18 - Building a painting career after recovery 
55:00 - Fired and starting Todd Hess Painting 
01:05:51 - Intentional friendships fuel business authenticity 
01:11:03 - Social media shouldn't define young people's worth 
01:30:51 - The Other Owner podcast 

Recorded on 7/18/26 in Lancaster, PA

Caleb Olson is the founder of Montclair Breakfast, a creative event production company based in Lancaster, PA. Caleb shares his journey from growing up coast to coast, building a music and live events career from the ground up, working the World Cup Final, and what it means to show up for the thing you love, even when no one is paying you.

Follow Caleb:

https://www.instagram.com/calebolson21/

Montclair Breakfast:

https://www.instagram.com/montclairbreakfast/

www.montclairbreakfast.com

Citadels Sanctum Music Festival August 29th:

https://events.humanitix.com/montclair-breakfast-presents-citadels-sanctum-music-festival-ii?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAae1Iju169y6JhsHpEBkX3HSCJLJnu6ITgZiqdfFIA-CByuzNW1HZ9WimNJRWA_aem_HOFnqIs05RgC9lmrQ5X5pw&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

00:00:00 - Intro: Finding Work You Would Do for Free
00:01:02 - Growing Up Coast to Coast Without a Hometown
00:04:40 - Homeschooled, Self-Taught Music Producer
00:08:03 - Why No Social Media Was a Creative Gift
00:11:59 - Building Montclair Breakfast as a Creative Collective
00:15:28 - Lancaster PA: A Rising Scene and Mini Brooklyn
00:19:18 - Lessons from Running Live Events and Staying Ambitious
00:26:16 - College vs. Experience: Why Relationships Beat Lectures 
00:39:47 - Consistency, Manifestation, and the Lottery Ticket Mindset
00:43:09 - Sharing Goals Too Early Kills Your Follow-Through
00:51:44 - Working the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium 
00:54:49 - On the Pitch with Messi: Trophy Ceremony Chaos
00:55:41 - How Caleb Walked Away with Messi's Game-Worn Socks
01:02:47 - Say Yes More: You Are Only as Old as Your Experiences
01:06:23 - Fish Tank Short Film and the Origin of Montclair Breakfast

Recorded on 8/11/26 in Lancaster, PA

Jalen Glasgow is a photographer and videographer based in Lancaster, PA. Known as "capturedbyja.lens" on Instagram, he shares his story about how a basketball injury lead him discover his passion for storytelling. We cover what has brought him success in his business, marketing strategies, freelancing tips, faith, and more.

Follow Jalen:
https://www.instagram.com/capturedbyja.lens/
https://www.instagram.com/jj.glas/

https://www.capturedbyjalens.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnUQfgRMXUXBAc59vEGJjr9RLAwgij5eJWNSP3zZL9kBxJw0ZvHH0O4XV-D0k_aem_AQ7opFglRNC_OqWRiUceFg

00:00 – Basketball Injury That Sparked a Creative Career 
01:41 – From Architecture Dreams to Photography
06:23 – Expanding Beyond Sports: Portraits, Weddings, Products & Corporate Video
09:27 – Personal Brand, Word of Mouth & The Power of Treating People Well
11:45 – Learning to Charge What You’re Worth: Pricing, Weddings & Raising Rates
14:26 – Standing Firm on Your Rates: From $20 Highlights to $200–$400 Videos
16:10 – Website vs. Instagram: Using Square & Strategic Portfolio Layout
18:51 – Faith, Prayer & Turning Down a Job in Mississippi to Stay in Lancaster
21:48 – Advice for Aspiring Freelancers: Make the Jump, But Have a Plan B
24:38 – Impactful LBC Content, Student Reactions & The Joy of Meeting New People

Today I'm speaking with Poojan Shah, a personal trainer and founder of Shah Athletics. I've been training with Poojan for the past month and it's been very transformative! We talk about how he started his personal training business, finding a niche, marketing, building trust, getting over limiting identities with fitness, accountability, nutrition, time management, and more.

Follow Poojan:
https://www.instagram.com/shahathletics/

Shah Athletics:
https://shahathletics.com/

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Pain-focused training and philosophy on mistakes
01:17 – Poojan’s origin story: immigration, early lifting, and starting Shah Athletics 
04:38 – Finding his niche: from skinny-guy training to pain management and seminars
08:01 – Client acquisition and marketing: Foundry leads, Google reviews, and Instagram struggles 
11:42 – Building the consultation: mentorship, assessments, grip strength, and customization 
15:38 – Trust and credibility: reviews, rapport, and educating clients during sessions
19:49 – Identity, limiting beliefs, and reframing mistakes as feedback
28:05 – The power of accountability and why even coaches need coaches
34:10 – Online coaching stigma, bad programs, and what makes his training stand out
42:24 – Nutrition, macros, meal prep, and avoiding perfectionism in diet
51:27 – Time management, “eat the frog,” and business as a reflection of personal life
55:10 – Travel, maintaining momentum, home gyms vs. gym environment, and closing remarks

Curran Blevins is the founder of Common Running, a run club and hydration brand based out of Lancaster, PA. He also founded his own creative agency, Greyscale, and several independent races.

Curran talks about how he has turned his own self-hate into a people-first community that has grown into a city-wide movement. He talks about navigating the ups and downs, handling critics, creating a brand that people want to be apart of, and how he balances all of this with his personal life.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Trying the new Common hydration drink
00:04:41 Lessons from losing 85 pounds
00:07:06 “Man of action” philosophy
00:23:42 Ownership mentality
00:31:58 Building something people want to be apart of
00:38:31 Inclusion at Common
00:51:06 Handling the haters
00:55:07 Assault incident response 
01:05:19 Community impact 
01:18:40 Monetizing without losing mission
01:26:16 Struggle balancing family, work
01:50:39 One second of courage can change your life
01:51:20 Be unapologetically yourself 
01:52:36 Follow Curran online

Follow Curran:
https://www.instagram.com/curranblevins/

Follow Common:
https://www.instagram.com/common.ltd/

Greyscale:
https://www.instagram.com/bygreyscale/
https://www.bygreyscale.com

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 6/11/26 in Lancaster, PA.

Alexandria Allen is a model and content creator. Injured in a drunk driving accident at 17 years old, she now inspires people to think big and get over limiting beliefs despite being paralyzed. In our conversation, we talk about mindset, gratitude, purpose, faith, self awareness, and accessibility.

Follow Alexandria:
https://www.instagram.com/alexallenm/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – Context
02:51 – Pre‑Accident Modeling Dreams and Becoming an Adaptive Model
04:18 – Training, Modeling Camp, and Signing with Agencies as a Professional Model 
05:19 – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs About Age & Timing
06:40 – Growth Mindset vs Talent: Hard Work Behind Modeling and Success
08:09 – Inspiring Others Online and Using Adversity as an Advantage
09:00 – Discipline Over Motivation, Faith, and Building “Kingdom Wealth” to Give
10:52 – Able‑Bodied Excuses, & the Power of Mindset Over Disability 
13:19 – Gratitude, Renewing the Mind, and Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns
15:18 – Energy, Vibration, and Daily Gratitude Practices That Shift Your Brain
16:55 – Years of Practice: From Expecting the Worst to Choosing Hope
18:49 – Trauma, the Brain, and Choosing to Move Forward After Being Stuck
20:25 – Self‑Awareness, Negative Thoughts, and Questioning What Keeps People Stuck
20:46 – Manifestation, Reaping What You Sow, & Biblical View of “Above Average” Living
22:46 – How Hardship Tests Faith and Leads Back to God in Different Seasons of Life
26:45 – Daily Conversation with God, Prophetic Counsel, and Surrender in Busy Seasons
28:24 – Not Wanting to Live, Family Disability Role Models, and the Importance of Community
31:09 – Advocating for Accessibility 

Recorded on 4/1/26 in Lancaster, PA