It's not every day you get to reconnect with a good old friend! So, buckle up as we embark on a fun ride with DGA Director Joel Lava. He'll reminisce about the time he spent with the late Dick Butkus, how he found his way to film directing with little guidance from anyone and he'll share some of the ways in which he'd advise someone today how to get there.  Amidst some other chuckles over surprise guests in the chat room, Star Wars fandom versus Star Trek, and Joel's clear dabble with the ‘dark side', we'll also take a peep into Joel's directorial adventures and his recent enlightening interview on Canvas Rebel.

Purposely, we take a left turn and dive into the dating scene!  We all know online dating is a complex matrix of perceptions, expectations, and reality checks. We delve into the intriguing opinion of men hitting their prime in their fifties – a stark contrast to the realities of online dating from our younger years. Joel, our insightful guest, walks us through his experiences navigating the online dating world and shares valuable guidance on balancing personal life with "relationships".

We do get back to what we came for and we'll round off the show with a fascinating peek into the multifaceted realm of film directing. You'll learn about the hurdles of shooting out of order, the importance of being tech-savvy, and the absolute power some directors wield on set. We also tackle why investing in personal growth is paramount. So, join us on this funny and enlightening journey of old-school stories, giggles, straight-up laughter - complete embarrassment,  inspiration, and just some good'ole life lessons!

*A very special thank you to Cristian Coțovan for his help in editing this episode.

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Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481
Editing by Team A-J
Host, Carmen Lezeth


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