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Rebecca welcomes Jim Meskimen who is an actor, impressionist, voice artist, narrator, director, designer/cartoonist, and improvisational comedian best known for his work on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY, IMPRESS ME, and JIMPRESSIONS. Since 2017, he has captured the audience with his voice as Colonel Sanders in the advertising campaign for KFC and is the current voice of Genie from the Disney Aladdin franchise.

Jim's appeared in films such as FROST/NIXON, APOLLO 13, THE PAPER, and VIRAL VIGNETTES and created dozens of characters, weapons, and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series. He is involved with three upcoming productions, including HUNTERS With Al Pacino, Carol Kane & Saul Rubinek), GASLIT (opposite Sean Penn and Julia Roberts / Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQQSrbSw9M0), and THE BIG DOOR PRIZE.

Jim appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) for two seasons and has worked with director Ron Howard on five of his films, including The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), and Frost/Nixon (2008). He has also worked in two films by director Paul Thomas Anderson. A professional artist, Jim exhibits and sells his realist oil paintings. As a designer/cartoonist, he created dozens of characters, weapons, and vehicles for the original "Thundercats" animated series. Jim continues to dazzle audiences with his improvisational skills and appears regularly on L.A. stages.

Jim helped create laughter during the lockdown, when he joined a stellar cast including Barry Bostwick, Renee Taylor, John Schneider, Lynda Purl, Don Most, Susan Ruttan, Fred Melamed, Jane Kaczmarek, Robert Wuhl, and Audrey Landers, to name a few in the virtual hit series VIRAL VIGNETTES ( Vignettes Trailer: www.vimeo.com/662792409 ), now featured in festivals across the country.

Meskimen is married to actress Tamra Meskimen and they have a daughter, Taylor Meskimen. His mother is Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross of Happy Days (1974) and the critically-acclaimed series, Brooklyn Bridge (1991). Jim is also known for playing President George Washington crossing the Delaware Turnpike for Geico (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpi0cMQEBbA), which led his mother, Marion Ross (aka Mrs. C on Happy Days) to claim that she is now the mother of the father of our country.

An extraordinary man of expertise and flair!

www.jimmeskimen.com

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In this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcome world-renowned healer and author Mary Helen Hensley to discuss the darker side of near-death experiences. When we hear of near-death experience, we think of life changing situations and white tunnels of loving light. But is that the case for all NDEs? What about people who come back from NDEs with tales from the beyond that are much more horrifying…and even lead them down road of darkness?
In the second part of the episode, we welcome author and modern-day fantasist Charles Christian to discuss the many sightings of “black beasts” across the countryside of the UK for centuries. Where do the legends of these beasts come from and how did they become the namesake of villages and the inspiration for the works of people like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and more?
Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of the dark side of NDEs with Mary Helen Hensley and UK Cryptids with Charles Christian.
Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.
Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!
Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!
Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.
Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.
Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

In this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcome world-renowned healer and author Mary Helen Hensley to discuss the darker side of near-death experiences. When we hear of near-death experience, we think of life changing situations and white tunnels of loving light. But is that the case for all NDEs? What about people who come back from NDEs with tales from the beyond that are much more horrifying…and even lead them down road of darkness?

In the second part of the episode, we welcome author and modern-day fantasist Charles Christian to discuss the many sightings of “black beasts” across the countryside of the UK for centuries. Where do the legends of these beasts come from and how did they become the namesake of villages and the inspiration for the works of people like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and more?

Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of the dark side of NDEs with Mary Helen Hensley and UK Cryptids with Charles Christian.

Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!

Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.

Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.

Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with improviser and theater techperson, Charlotte Brown.

Charlotte Brown (they/them) is a Chicago-based multipotentialite that enjoys many creative endeavors such as improv, filmmaking, photography, and teching virtual improvised shows!

Charlotte got their start during the pandemic doing tech for online improv shows through the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas (you know the one). Charlotte has enjoyed virtual theater because they have gotten to learn and collaborate with people from all over the world. (Shoutout to Kenzie and Braden). One of Charlotte's favorite credits includes doing tech for The Assembly Mexico’s, The Walking Sketch show, which was performed entirely in Spanish. Charlotte is not remotely fluent in Spanish but they did an excellent job with the show.

Other credits include technical direction for The World’s Greatest Improv School (WGIS) and sound design for the B. Iden Payne award-winning online original musical, “Human Resources the Musical.”

Charlotte recently moved from Florida to Chicago to pursue their MFA in Comedic Screenwriting from DePaul University in 2021. They are currently stage managing (in real life) at CSz Chicago and The Second City Training Center. Charlotte is also the admin of the Facebook group Tech Alliance of Distributed Artists (TADA!) which is geared towards fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for both not only zoomprov but virtual theater.

When we first started our conversation, Charlotte mentioned to me how they are anxious and shy and how that created some tough barriers to creativity. But I challenged that theory - Charlotte must not as shy as they used to be, as they are a loud and proud fixture in the online improv communities. In fact, Charlotte was so bubbly and full of stories during our chat that I was as delighted to be with them via Zoom as I have been chatting with them on Facebook groups for the past few years.

Charlotte mused about their love for classic video games like Oregon Trail and Putt Putt Goes to the Moon. They told me about working at Universal Orlando and the beginnings of the path to improv. Charlotte talked about how they read ALL of the improv books before actually dipping a toe in the water and the ups and downs of that decision.

Charlotte shared how happenstance got them into teching for online improv shows and how much they are totally in love with it now. We discussed Charlotte’s recent move to Chicago and all the goals they are working on presently.

Support Charlotte Brown by following them on Instagram (@charlottebreanne19). That is how you can keep up with their creative shenanigans!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 4/18/2022; posted on 5/9/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with improviser and theater techperson, Charlotte Brown.

Charlotte Brown (they/them) is a Chicago-based multipotentialite that enjoys many creative endeavors such as improv, filmmaking, photography, and teching virtual improvised shows!

Charlotte got their start during the pandemic doing tech for online improv shows through the Hideout Theater in Austin, Texas (you know the one). Charlotte has enjoyed virtual theater because they have gotten to learn and collaborate with people from all over the world. (Shoutout to Kenzie and Braden). One of Charlotte's favorite credits includes doing tech for The Assembly Mexico’s, The Walking Sketch show, which was performed entirely in Spanish. Charlotte is not remotely fluent in Spanish but they did an excellent job with the show.

Other credits include technical direction for The World’s Greatest Improv School (WGIS) and sound design for the B. Iden Payne award-winning online original musical, “Human Resources the Musical.”

Charlotte recently moved from Florida to Chicago to pursue their MFA in Comedic Screenwriting from DePaul University in 2021. They are currently stage managing (in real life) at CSz Chicago and The Second City Training Center. Charlotte is also the admin of the Facebook group Tech Alliance of Distributed Artists (TADA!) which is geared towards fostering collaboration and sharing best practices for both not only zoomprov but virtual theater.

When we first started our conversation, Charlotte mentioned to me how they are anxious and shy and how that created some tough barriers to creativity. But I challenged that theory - Charlotte must not as shy as they used to be, as they are a loud and proud fixture in the online improv communities. In fact, Charlotte was so bubbly and full of stories during our chat that I was as delighted to be with them via Zoom as I have been chatting with them on Facebook groups for the past few years.

Charlotte mused about their love for classic video games like Oregon Trail and Putt Putt Goes to the Moon. They told me about working at Universal Orlando and the beginnings of the path to improv. Charlotte talked about how they read ALL of the improv books before actually dipping a toe in the water and the ups and downs of that decision.

Charlotte shared how happenstance got them into teching for online improv shows and how much they are totally in love with it now. We discussed Charlotte’s recent move to Chicago and all the goals they are working on presently.

Support Charlotte Brown by following them on Instagram (@charlottebreanne19). That is how you can keep up with their creative shenanigans!

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 4/18/2022; posted on 5/9/2022)

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Anthony Lerro is Rebecca's guest on this episode. Anthony is from Royersford, PA, and went to Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He majored in accounting and played on the ice hockey team. During his junior year, he became to screenwriter. Since that time, he has written six feature-length scripts and a TV pilot. Recently, he was awarded Best First Feature Film for The Ruggieros, which recently premiered at the Malibu Film Festival. He wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film. He also worked as a production assistant on the feature film Annihilation of Self which is currently in post-production. Many from the South Philly area may be familiar with his last name because he is related to the Lerro Candy Company. In 1916, The John Lerro Candy Store was founded by his great-great-grandfather (located on Broad Street.) Anthony wrote a feature film about the life of his great-great-grandfather that he hopes to make one day.

Anthony detailed how he focused on bringing his film to the screen. His determination and support from a close friend bolstered his success. His story is an example is a recipe for success for anyone starting a new endeavor.

www.imdb.com/name/nm12736697
www.instagram.com/alerro815
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C9cJY7aB3M
www.facebook.com/theruggeriosfilm


Rebecca L. Mahan TV/Radio Show Host
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www.facebook.com/rebeccasoundsreveille
www.rebeccamaha.ladiesofjustice.com
Turn on one of the channels below to catch the show! 
On video 
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Rebecca Sounds Reveille www.youtube.com/channel/UCQl7JcfNrcoyNDPGlHgdbKQ 
IGTV https://www.instagram.com/copperheels/channel/?hl=en

#celebrityinterview #annihilation #ruggieros #usmc #candy #featurefilm #italian #hockey

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Anthony Lerro is Rebecca's guest on this episode. Anthony is from Royersford, PA, and went to Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He majored in accounting and played on the ice hockey team. During his junior year, he became to screenwriter. Since that time, he has written six feature-length scripts and a TV pilot. Recently, he was awarded Best First Feature Film for The Ruggieros, which recently premiered at the Malibu Film Festival. He wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film. He also worked as a production assistant on the feature film Annihilation of Self which is currently in post-production. Many from the South Philly area may be familiar with his last name because he is related to the Lerro Candy Company. In 1916, The John Lerro Candy Store was founded by his great-great-grandfather (located on Broad Street.) Anthony wrote a feature film about the life of his great-great-grandfather that he hopes to make one day.

Anthony detailed how he focused on bringing his film to the screen. His determination and support from a close friend bolstered his success. His story is an example is a recipe for success for anyone starting a new endeavor.

www.imdb.com/name/nm12736697

www.instagram.com/alerro815

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C9cJY7aB3M

www.facebook.com/theruggeriosfilm

Rebecca L. Mahan TV/Radio Show Host

www.facebook.com/rebeccalmahan

www.facebook.com/rebeccasoundsreveille

www.rebeccamaha.ladiesofjustice.com

Turn on one of the channels below to catch the show! 

On video 

Rebecca L. Mahan www.youtube.com/rebeccalmahan 

Rebecca Sounds Reveille www.youtube.com/channel/UCQl7JcfNrcoyNDPGlHgdbKQ 

IGTV https://www.instagram.com/copperheels/channel/?hl=en

#celebrityinterview #annihilation #ruggieros #usmc #candy #featurefilm #italian #hockey

In this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan visits the 2022 Southeast Texas Bigfoot Roadshow in Mineola, Texas. While there, we have conversations with cryptozoologists, paranormal investigators and even artists of the paranormal.
We begin the day speaking with Ken Gerhard, cryptozoologist, and researcher, discussing the viable possibility of creatures such as Bigfoot and other cryptids being found with modern technology and research methods. We also cover the fact that there seem to be more reported sightings on or around Native American land. Could the species known as Sasquatch and other cryptids be so accustomed to neighboring tribes that you are more likely to have a sighting on or near reservations?
Next, we sit down with Charlie D. Perez, owner, and creator of “Paranormal in Plastic”, a line of custom-made figurines representing famous cryptids, paranormal beings as well as paranormal and cryptozoology researchers as line of action figures!
Our third guest is owner of “Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe” in Mineola, Texas, manager of the historic Select Theater and director of the Tyler Paranormal Conference, and more. We chat about a lifetime surrounded by the paranormal and what it is like to be a psychic intuitive.
We are also joined by cryptozoologist Craig Woolheater and founder of Cryptomundo.com and the Texas Bigfoot Museum in Jefferson, Texas. During our time together we cover the topics of the changes within the cryptozoology communities over his vast 20+ years involved in the field and updates on the progress of the Texas Bigfoot Museum.
Up next is Ryan Edwards, researcher from San Antonio, Texas, and author of the book Cryptids of the World. While together we have a frank discussion regarding the many names used across the globe for the race of beings known commonly as Sasquatch as well as what is was that brought Ryan into the field of cryptozoological research.
Our final guest is Jason McLean, author of Metroplex Monsters, a book dedicated to cryptid sightings in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. During our conversation we discuss the many sighting across the Lonestar state of flying reptiles, including Jason’s own personal sighting of a Rhamphorhychus in the DFW area!
Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of cryptozoology and the paranormal at the 2022 Southeast Texas Bigfoot Roadshow in Mineola, Texas.
Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.
Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!
Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!
Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.
Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.
Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

In this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan visits the 2022 Southeast Texas Bigfoot Roadshow in Mineola, Texas. While there, we have conversations with cryptozoologists, paranormal investigators and even artists of the paranormal.

We begin the day speaking with Ken Gerhard, cryptozoologist, and researcher, discussing the viable possibility of creatures such as Bigfoot and other cryptids being found with modern technology and research methods. We also cover the fact that there seem to be more reported sightings on or around Native American land. Could the species known as Sasquatch and other cryptids be so accustomed to neighboring tribes that you are more likely to have a sighting on or near reservations?

Next, we sit down with Charlie D. Perez, owner, and creator of “Paranormal in Plastic”, a line of custom-made figurines representing famous cryptids, paranormal beings as well as paranormal and cryptozoology researchers as line of action figures!

Our third guest is owner of “Ye Old Curiosity Shoppe” in Mineola, Texas, manager of the historic Select Theater and director of the Tyler Paranormal Conference, and more. We chat about a lifetime surrounded by the paranormal and what it is like to be a psychic intuitive.

We are also joined by cryptozoologist Craig Woolheater and founder of Cryptomundo.com and the Texas Bigfoot Museum in Jefferson, Texas. During our time together we cover the topics of the changes within the cryptozoology communities over his vast 20+ years involved in the field and updates on the progress of the Texas Bigfoot Museum.

Up next is Ryan Edwards, researcher from San Antonio, Texas, and author of the book Cryptids of the World. While together we have a frank discussion regarding the many names used across the globe for the race of beings known commonly as Sasquatch as well as what is was that brought Ryan into the field of cryptozoological research.

Our final guest is Jason McLean, author of Metroplex Monsters, a book dedicated to cryptid sightings in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. During our conversation we discuss the many sighting across the Lonestar state of flying reptiles, including Jason’s own personal sighting of a Rhamphorhychus in the DFW area!

Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of cryptozoology and the paranormal at the 2022 Southeast Texas Bigfoot Roadshow in Mineola, Texas.

Curious Realm is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

Curious Realm would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Curious20 to save 20% off today!

Curious Realm has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Curious7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

Curious Realm is proud to partner with Dr Kimberly McGeorge, naturopathic doctor, energy healer, remote viewer, paranormal expert, and consciousness teacher. For readings, workshops or private instruction visit Dr McGeorge at SecretToEverything.com.

Website live streams powered by Web Work Wireless. For the best in home and business WiFi solutions visit WebWorksWireless.com.

Intro music “A Curious Realm” provided by No Disassemble find more great music and content at: NoDisassemble.com

This week on Yes But Why, I had the pleasure of speaking with Arizona-based stand-up comedian, Zack Lyman.

Zack Lyman has been performing stand-up comedy for over 13 years. In that time, he has been written about by such publications as Vulture Magazine, Phoenix New Times, and Comedy Hype Magazine. His live shows are unique and full of energy. Zack recently filmed his own soon-to-be-streaming comedy special, The Big Laugh.

Recently Zack became a TikTok Partner, tasked with creating funny videos to teach people how to use TikTok. He also makes his own videos, tinkering with electronics and fixing arcade games via @thriftingwithzack. His podcast, an interview show which is aptly named “Zack Lyman Podcast” has been featured in the Top 80 on Apple Podcast charts.

Zack was such a fun guest to talk to! He had great stories and he was so amiable. In our conversation, Zack told me how he went from barista to open mic host to stand-up comedian. He imparted his joke writing process and the ways his own style has changed over the years.

Zack discussed how great it was to have his TikTok projects during the pandemic and how it helped him to feel creatively fulfilled even when there was no stage to tell jokes from.

Zack is a great guy and is clearly working to lift up all the comedians around him. He has organized a tour of his fellow comics and got a lot of his friends out on the road. Zack also produced, The Big Laugh, a streaming comedy special he made to showcase his comedy community.

Support Zack Lyman by watching his TikTok @thriftingwithzack and listening to “Zack Lyman Podcast” on Apple Podcasts.

Support Zack’s recently filmed comedy special, The Big Laugh, by going to biglaughshow.com and filling out the contact form to be alerted when it is available on streaming services.

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 3/28/2022; posted on 5/2/2022)