Phil Cooke Podcast

Find out how a two-week vacation to Los Angeles turned into a long-term acting career for TV, Broadway and London actor, Fred Applegate in this interview with Phil Cooke. If you're hoping to make it in LA or hit Broadway, you'll gain insight into successful auditions, understanding your role on set, and keeping the role alive when doing theatre. After hearing the story of how Fred sustained such a long and successful career on stage and in front of the camera, you'll learn principles that will help you create an entertainment career for life.

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*More About This Episode* Interview: Fred Applegate, Actor – TV, Broadway and London

Fred Applegate has worked TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle with Bryan Cranston, The Producers with Mel Gibson and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with Rachel Brosnahan. His Broadway credits include Wicked, Beauty and the Beast and The Ferryman directed by Sam Mendes.

Quick Acting Tips from this interview:

About acting: "Bring everything you have to the role."

About guest starring: "You have to know who you are, what you're doing, and why you're there. You have to honor why you're there."

About auditions: "You're not there to get the job. You're there to show that you're a good actor. And to show that you're a good person in the room."

About creativity: "Always have something that you're doing. Create something."

About faith: "My Christianity tells me to welcome you."

About a long-term career: "Always be doing something. There's nothing to wait for. If you're waiting, that's what you've chosen to do: nothing... You've got to keep doing things!"

Fred Applegate Bio: Fred Applegate's television credits include guest-starring and recurring roles on Newhart, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Malcolm in the Middle (featuring Bryan Cranston), Will and Grace, Hill Street Blues, Seinfeld, Northern Exposure, ER, Crashing!, Billions, Cosby, Night Court, Growing Pains, and many more...

On Broadway, Fred was part of the American cast of The Ferryman (directed by Sam Mendes), played the Wizard in Wicked (twice), and appeared in Tuck Everlasting, The Last Ship, Sister Act, La Cage aux Folles, Young Frankenstein, The Producers (in NYC and London) and the Sound of Music. He also appeared in New York in Fanny (Encores!) and Happiness (Lincoln Center), and premiered The 2nd Mrs. Wilson at the Long Wharf Theater.

Applegate's national tours include: Anything Goes, The Producers, and Beauty and the Beast. Regional tours include Mark Taper (4 productions), Geffen, Old Globe, St. Louis Rep, The MUNY, Guthrie Theater (13 productions). Find Fred Applegate on IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0032395/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Find out more at https://www.fredapplegate.com

So you want to be a comic book writer? Meet the New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award winning author Jim Krueger in this interview by Phil Cooke. https://philcooke.com Find out the origin story of Jim's successful career as a writer of FOOTSOLDIERS, Marvel Comics Earth X trilogy with Alex Ross, Avengers, X-Men, the NO ONES and DC Comics JUSTICE (LEAGUE).

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*More About This Episode* Interview: Marvel Comics Writer Jim Krueger

Winner of the Eisner Award, Jim Krueger's tips for breaking into the comic book industry include:

--Having a friend (for him it was Alex Ross) that gets you in.

--Working in the industry in a different capacity (i.e. his pathway to Creative Director at Marvel Comics).

--Writing comics that are being noticed somewhere else – and then a Marvel or DC will come after you.

--But it all starts with doing something you love.

"No matter what, I write something, I read something, I watch something every single day." – Jim Kruger

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Gain an inside view of the Hollywood industry in Phil Cooke's interview with Todd Komarnicki, #screenwriter and producer known for blockbuster hits "Elf" and "Sully." Find out more about the screenwriting process, taking notes from a studio, editing, punching up a comedy script, and why writers become producers. Plus, Todd shares behind the scenes moments from working with Hollywood stars Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks, and how his faith plays an integral part in his career.

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Are you frustrated with your current creative team? Do you know how to spot great talent to build a great team? Phil Cooke offers 6 tips to help creative leaders build a top-tier team that can achieve greatness! Whether you're promoting from within or hiring from outside, the right people can make all the difference.

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*More About This Episode* How to Build a Great Team of Talented People

To be a great leader in the 21st century, you'll need the ability to find and recruit talented members of your team. Particularly when it comes to creative teams, spotting gifted and talented people is absolutely critical. Here's a few quick tips to help:

1) Check references. This sounds so basic, but you'd be amazed at how many employees are hired simply on their own word. Obviously, references can be biased, but I suggest asking the references for other suggestions of people who have experience with the candidate.

2) Think chemistry. I'd rather have a moderately talented team that loves working together than a group of geniuses that can't play well with others.

3) Avoid catching the "expert from afar" virus. We often think someone from the outside will be amazing, while overlooking emerging talent inside your organization. Who on your team might be ready for a new role?

4) Be a coach. Stop micromanaging and don't "play the game" for your team. You'll spot the most talented members pretty quickly.

5) Diversity does matter. You may be tired of hearing the media's constant droning mantra of "diversity" today, but when considered correctly it can make a dramatic difference. Is your leadership team all white, middle aged males? All minority women? All young people? You'll never achieve your greatest potential without a wide variety of perspectives. It's not just about race, gender, or politics – it's all of the above and more.

6) Finally, if he or she sounds too good to be true, they probably are. Don't be cynical, just ask a lot of questions. True talented people are humble and honest.

You'll elevate your leadership the moment you make finding and developing talented team members a priority. Read more about team building at my blog here: https://www.philcooke.com/leaders-how-to-spot-great-talent/

Do you have a dream to write and publish a book? Are you wondering how to self-publish a book – or are you considering traditional publishing or a hybrid model? Phil Cooke interviews John Mason, founder and president of Insight Publishing Group to discuss the book publishing process, the changing publishing industry, and the best way to get your story out there as an author.

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*More About This Episode* Self-Publishing a Book – Interview with John Mason, Insight Publishing Group

Do you have a story inside you? In this interview, Phil Cooke and John Mason discuss all the options available to new and established authors, as well as recent changes to the publishing industry. Topics include print, eBook, and on-demand printing options, traditional publishing versus self-publishing, and things to be wary of in the new self-publishing landscape.

About John Mason:

John Mason is an internationally recognized best-selling author, speaker, minister, and author coach. He's the founder and president of Insight International and Insight Publishing Group; organizations dedicated to helping people reach their dreams and fulfill their God-given destiny.

He has authored twenty-five books including "An Enemy Called Average," "You're Born An Original-Don't Die A Copy," "Let Go of Whatever Makes You Stop," and "Know Your Limits-Then Ignore Them" which have sold nearly two million copies and are translated into thirty-eight languages throughout the world. His books are widely respected as a source of godly wisdom, scriptural motivation, and practical principles.

His writings have twice been published in Reader's Digest, along with numerous other national and international publications. Seven of his books have reached the #1 spot on Amazon best-seller lists. Known for his quick wit, powerful thoughts, and insightful ideas, he is a popular speaker across the U.S. and around the world. John and his wife, Linda, have four children and three grandchildren. They reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Find out more about John Mason and Insight Publishing Group at https://freshword.com

Contact him at: [email protected]

Or call: (918) 493-1718

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Do you have a vision to impact your community? You can develop an effective outreach strategy if you know the strengths and talents of your congregation. Phil Cooke helps you discover ways to mobilize your people for a mission outreach that will help you fulfill your church vision in a unique way.

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Find out more about the mission of The Influence Lab here: https://influencelab.com

*More About This Episode* Recapture Your Church's Vision for an Effective Outreach Strategy

In this episode, Phil shares stories of churches he knows with effective ministry outreaches, such as a Hollywood church that focuses on creatives in the film and television industry and a church with a high concentration of hairstylists that offer make-overs for homeless people. When Pastor Ken Foreman of Cathedral of Faith Church in San Jose, California surveyed his congregation and found that many of them were dentists, it led to an outreach in their community which has become the largest free dental clinic in the San Francisco Bay area!

Think about the passion and the talent of the members of your church, and then brainstorm ways you can mobilize them for an effective outreach that fulfills your church's vision. Impact your community by discovering what talent resides in your church congregation.

Go behind the scenes of Joel Osteen's broadcast television ministry as I interview Jon Swearingen, the senior director of Broadcast Media at Lakewood Church. https://philcooke.com Jon shares creative tips on fulfilling the pastor's vision, directing multi-camera events, leading volunteers, and the various camera shots and multi-cam setups that will capture the best moments for your audience.

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*More About This Episode* Interview with Jon Swearingen, Sr. Director of Broadcast Media, Lakewood Church

Jon Swearingen is Sr. Director of Broadcast Media for Joel Osteen Ministries/Lakewood Church. Since 1999, he has been responsible for all aspects of live and broadcast video production. Jon manages a team of full-time and freelance workers and volunteers that create video content for broadcast, web/on-demand, church services, and social media for the ministry. This content includes long and short-form videos of church services, Bible teachings, stories and much more. Jon worked alongside then media director Joel Osteen for nine years until 1999 when Joel took over as pastor of Lakewood Church.

Follow Jon Swearingen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-swearingen-b013785/

Watch a service from Lakewood Church here: https://www.lakewoodchurch.com/

Have you ever wondered how to write your memoir? In Phil Cooke's interview with best-selling Christian author Philip Yancey, you'll explore the steps he went through in writing his memoir titled "Where the Light Fell." Discover the best point of view to write from, what events to include and even what events not to include as you write your life story in this insightful interview. https://philcooke.com

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Website: https://philipyancey.com

Writing: https://philipyancey.com/writing/questions-on-writing

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PhilipYancey

Find out more about "Where the Light Fell": https://bit.ly/PYwebWTLF

Get Phil Cooke's new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You

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Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com

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*More About This Episode*

About Philip Yancey: For Philip Yancey, writing is a way to explore faith. He explains: "At times we ask questions like 'Where is God when it hurts?' or 'Does prayer make any difference?' As a freelance writer, I feel privileged to explore such questions full time."

True to his calling, Yancey wrestles in print with God, with the Church, and with fellow believers. In the process he has authored over two dozen books, including the bestsellers What's So Amazing About Grace and The Jesus I Never Knew. In all, his books have sold more than 17 million copies in English and have been translated into some 50 languages worldwide.

After surviving a church background of what he now calls "toxic faith," Yancey ultimately came to know a God of grace and beauty. His recently published memoir, Where the Light Fell, tells that complete story for the first time.

Philip Yancey and his wife live in the foothills of Colorado, where they enjoy mountain climbing, skiing, wildlife, and many other pleasures of the Rocky Mountains.

Although it's wise to surround yourself with smart and talented people, leading teams can be challenging when your team is smarter than you. If it hasn't happened to you, it probably will in the future, so here's six leadership principles I've learned that can help you take your team to the next level and their best creative work.

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Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com

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*More About This Episode* *More About This Episode* How to Lead When Your Team is Smarter Than You – 6 Leadership Principles

On numerous projects during my career, the stakes have been high. Perhaps even more challenging with those projects, is the fact that I was also leading teams that were in most cases more experienced and significantly smarter than me. For instance, I remember multiple times when I worked with a pretty famous A-list director of photography and was worried that on the set, the crew would be more loyal and respectful to him than to me.

Working on great projects can be exhilarating, but honestly, intimidating as well. But from those experiences I learned a lot about how to lead when you're not the best or smartest person on the team. If it hasn't happened to you, it probably will in the future, so here's a handful of principles I learned:

1) Lead softly. Stop reminding your team that you're in charge, or try to prove how smart you are. You don't need to defend yourself. You're the leader, period. Remember if you have to constantly remind the team that you're the leader, then you're really not the leader.

2) Acknowledge their strengths. Nothing wins a team over like knowing you value their expertise and appreciate them being there. Don't hoard praise. Let them know you're glad each one is on the team and you're depending on them.

3) Allow them freedom. If they're smarter than you, then they don't need to be micromanaged. These aren't interns here so don't treat them like it.

4) Don't let them see you sweat. If you're the leader, then your team needs to know you have a plan. Once they start sensing you're over your head, it will be like sharks to blood – not necessarily because they're bad people – but when a leadership vacuum happens, someone will step in to take over.

5) Respect them and ask for their opinion and feedback. Create a big tent. You may feel like that could open the door to someone nudging you out, but exactly the opposite happens. They feel much more positive about contributing, and will respect you for opening that door.

6) Finally, leverage their strengths. Most of us know the frustration working with a team that's under par, so be sure and maximize the moment when you have a great team. Worry less about how little you may know and enjoy the benefits of leveraging their brilliance.

Steve Jobs famously said, "It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do." That's great advice. Now go out there in confidence and lead talented people to accomplish great things!

Read more here: https://www.philcooke.com/how-to-lead-when-your-team-is-smarter-than-you/

Have you considered a career in radio? My interview with Ruth O'Reilly-Smith, Christian radio host for United Christian Broadcast, offers an inspiring and inside view to her career track from a grocery announcer to a national broadcast radio host. https://philcooke.com If radio is in your DNA, you'll be encouraged to put the work in to make your dream come true.

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Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career.

Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com

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*More About This Episode* Interview: Ruth O'Reilly-Smith – Christian Radio Host – UCB Media, Author

Ruth O'Reilly-Smith is a Christian radio host for United Christian Broadcasters radio and the author of "God Speaks - 40 Letters From The Father's Heart." She was born in South Africa and has lived in the UK since 1999 where she met and married her husband. Ruth started out in radio in 1995, while studying teaching at the University of Pretoria. The radio bug had bitten and she went on to work as presenter of a variety of music and talk-based shows, along with heading up the news desk at a Christian community radio station. Since moving to the UK, Ruth has continued in radio and worked in the news room and as host of music and talk-based programs for two separate global Christian media charities (Christian Vision and UCB.) Ruth currently hosts a week day radio show called, This Is My Story on UCB2, which is part of United Christian Broadcasters, a national Christian radio station broadcasting across the UK. Ruth also enjoys writing and wrote for the Our Daily Bread Ministries publication for a number of years and then authored the new devotional book "God Speaks – 40 Letters From The Father's Heart," published by Authentic Media and available here: https://www.ruthoreillysmith.com/god-speaks/

Follow Ruth O'Reilly-Smith:

Website: ruthoreillysmith.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RuthOnRadio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-o-reilly-smith-0824416/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthoreillysmithpage