Here is part 2 of my RSC with writer, tech historian and futurist Benj Edwards from his home in North Carolina, USA  

Benj's  interests in science and the arts inspire his written works on the past, present, and future of technology. As a collector and student of vintage computers and video games for over 25 years, he brings a deep sense of tech history to publications such as The Atlantic, Fast Company, PCWorld, Macworld, Edge, and PCMag.  

During his time as a journalist, Edwards has broken stories about the importance of software preservation, early video game history, the first computer art, minority and female tech pioneers, and online service archeology.  His deep interviews and features have introduced tech icons like Jerry Lawson, Carol Shaw, Ralph Baer, and Ed Smith to a new generation of readers on the web and have been cited in numerous books and referenced in museums worldwide.  

Learn more about Benj at benjedwards.com

Here is part 1 of my RSC with writer, tech historian and futurist Benj Edwards from his home in North Carolina, USA  

Benjs' interests in science and the arts inspire his written works on the past, present, and future of technology. As a collector and student of vintage computers and video games for over 25 years, he brings a deep sense of tech history to publications such as The Atlantic, Fast Company, PCWorld, Macworld, Edge, and PCMag.  

During his time as a journalist, Edwards has broken stories about the importance of software preservation, early video game history, the first computer art, minority and female tech pioneers, and online service archeology.  His deep interviews and features have introduced tech icons like Jerry Lawson, Carol Shaw, Ralph Baer, and Ed Smith to a new generation of readers on the web and have been cited in numerous books and referenced in museums worldwide.  

Learn more about Benj at benjedwards.com

Sarah Cogan is a renowned costume designer & visual producer who is a chamption of independent filmmakers. Her passion is crafting cinematic cohesion by aligning script and visual design. Sarah skillfully integrates the filmmakers vision across production design and art direction, costume design and wardrobe, makeup and hair and lighting design.

Her most recent project, the film 18 1/2 has been submitted to the Academy Awards for Oscar consideration and has been hailed by the critics especially for the costume design. Want to know more about Sarah and her artistic journey? Enjoy this episode of RSC with this bright light in the entertainment industry.

Learn more about Sarah at sarahcogan.com

Jennifer Arthurton is the creator, and founder of Old Chicks Know Sh*t, a community and podcast (of the same name) designed to inspire and support midlife women in chasing their dreams and creating their kick-ass next chapter. In addition, Jennifer is an empowerment coach, podcast host, writer, and speaker.   

Having made her midlife course corrections,  she is a passionate advocate of the inherent power and knowledge that women possess at a time when they often feel overlooked and doubt themselves most.   

To connect with all thingsJennifer: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldchicksknowshit/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1927174787572948/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oldchicksknowshit

Website: www.oldchicksknowshit.com 

Jennifer’s podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/old-chicks-know-sh-t-podcast/id1461186926

Noémi Beres is the Co-Owner of the Podcast Connections podcast booking agency.  

She helps entrepreneurs and business owners share their knowledge and connect them to quality podcast shows. In addition, Noemi is dedicated to helping experts grow their businesses with interviews.  

Noémi started to work in the online marketing field back in 2007. She has a Master’s Degree in Danish Literature and Language; she is a linguist, content creator, and “master organizer.”   

Website:  https://www.podcastconnections.co/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/

Money makes the world go around and also can make us crazy.  Kim Curtis help me to get some sanity around this important issue.  

Here is Kim's website:  www.wealthlegacyinstitute.com

Kim is a nationally recognized wealth management advisor and speaker. As President and CEO of Wealth Legacy Institute, her groundbreaking work in developing a highly personal client-centric planning model was recognized in the Journal of Practical Estate Planning, winning the Editor's Choice award. This model is the cornerstone of her firm's holistic and highly successful approach to integrated wealth management, The Planning for LIFE Experience™.  

Kim has attained numerous professional designations and has been recognized by the financial planning industry as having achieved the highest level of competence and expertise. Kim is a bestselling author of Money Secrets: Keys to Smart Investing and Retirement Secrets, published by Financial Literacy Press. Kim has spoken on leadership, negotiations, and finance to organizations such as West Point, Oracle, EPA, University of Colorado Hospital, Comcast, Level 3, Century Link, OtterBox, Johnson & Johnson, and AAUW, amongst others. She has been profiled on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CW, and the Wall Street Journal.  

During her free time, you can find her sailing, skiing, or golfing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, or her favorite guilty pleasure, reading People Magazine.

On this episode of RSC, my guest, Rick Pagano, and I converse about his latest feature film that he wrote and directed, "Ten Tricks", and which has been getting critical acclaim all over the world.  Ten Tricks will be available to stream on all digital platforms and streaming exclusively on Fandor on September 27, 2022.    

TEN TRICKS follows a glamorous madam, Grace (Lea Thompson), who has spent years being surrounded by men. When she decides she wants to start a family, she realizes the list of potential prospects is shockingly thin. Thankfully, a chance encounter with a neighbor proves there might just be magic in the air.  The film was directed by Emmy Nominee Richard Pagano and also stars Raymond Cruz (Breaking Bad), Sam Hennings (The Aviator), and Damien Leake (Apocalypse Now).

Here is part 2 of my RSC with Ron Dillard as we continue to learn about one another and our art.  

About Ron:  Rod Dillard, Jr. is a director, producer, writer and actor. In 2008, he founded Ronald Dillard Jr Entertainment, LLC, with the vision to create thought provoking entertainment by writing, producing, directing, and co-starring in the first theatrical production, I Deserve Better, followed by A Player’s Last Play. 

In 2013, he released his first feature film, A New Mentality then wrote and produced three more award-winning festival films along with Shirod Greene; Unbrotherly Love, The Color In Your Eyes, and A Monster. Impacted by the brutal killings of Black men in America.  In 2020, Ron responded by writing, co-directing, producing, and starring in the multiple award-winning film feature that depicts a police interrogation that unexpectedly slips the boot on the other foot. When We Prey On Them has been selected in over 70 festivals and has won 13 awards including- Best Short Film, Critics Choice Award, and Best Actor.   

His next adventure is expanding into the series landscape as a showrunner, creating three television shows—two one-hour dramas Serial, Money, Power and Respect, and one half-hour dramedy- Marc Blue. Currently under his RDJ Entertainment banner is: He has Co-produced Shirod Greene’s upcoming film For Colored’s Only; the feature film Unbrotherly Love is slated for release 2022; a supernatural thriller, AFAR will be directed and starring Ronald in the fall of 2023; in development are feature films, Decisions, and MFK. Additionally, Ronald gives back to his community by mentoring up-and-coming filmmakers in a variety of different aspects of filmmaking.

Rod Dillard, Jr. is a director, producer, writer and actor.  In 2008, he founded Ronald Dillard Jr Entertainment, LLC, with the vision to create thought provoking entertainment by writing, producing, directing, and co-starring in the first theatrical production, I Deserve Better, followed by A Player’s Last Play. 

In 2013, he released his first feature film, A New Mentality then wrote and produced three more award-winning festival films along with Shirod Greene; Unbrotherly Love, The Color In Your Eyes, and A Monster. Impacted by the brutal killings of Black men in America, in 2020 Ron responded by writing, co-directing, producing, and starring in the multiple award-winning film feature that depicts a police interrogation that unexpectedly slips the boot on the other foot. When We Prey On Them has been selected in over 70 festivals and has won 13 awards including- Best Short Film, Critics Choice Award, and Best Actor. 

His next adventure is expanding into the series landscape as a showrunner, creating three television shows—two one-hour dramas Serial, Money, Power and Respect, and one half-hour dramedy- Marc Blue. Currently under his RDJ Entertainment banner is: He has Co-produced Shirod Greene’s upcoming film For Colored’s Only; the feature film Unbrotherly Love is slated for release 2022; a supernatural thriller, AFAR will be directed and starring Ronald in the fall of 2023; in development are feature films, Decisions, and MFK. Additionally, Ronald gives back to his community by mentoring up-and-coming filmmakers in a variety of different aspects of filmmaking.

Aprill Brandon is a freelance writer and feral mother living in Boston with her brood of redheads and very patient husband. She has two drawers in her fridge devoted to cheese and is now grown up enough to like fancy beer.

www.aprillbrandon.com