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Reel Discussions Podcast is a series that focuses on discussions with creatives; how they go about creating their work; overcoming challenges; and most of all discussing strategies learned in working with those who share different views in a time tribalism, cancel culture, and fearful exploration of creative ideas. This weeks podcast guest is Joe Kane. Joe is a director, actor, producer, writer, and musician. Joe has two production companies he co-operates; Heckler Kane Creations and Tough Monkey entertainment. This week Joe and Dave talk in detail about the importance of directing and trusting your casting choice with their ideas, directing yourself, hustling to make something happen with a short time frame, reality t.v. directing vs narrative, the mythology of BATMAN, following up on the "campfire" element of story telling in modern culture brought up by Joe's business partner and guest two shows ago-Sal Conca, and a slew of other topics. The podcast is hosted by indie film director, producer, writer, and actor David LaRosa, who is also the President of the indie film company Feenix Films, which was founded in 2008. Dave has 5 features as a Director under his belt, as well as 3 shorts. He is currently developing 2 films which he also co-wrote. Along with directing, acting, writing, and producing Dave has his Masters in Social Work from Fordham University; a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Political Science; worked with individuals with disabilities; and has also been a therapist/counselor. Episode Four 2-22-21 Guest: Joe Kane Joe's businesses and podcasts: Tough Monkey Entertainment https://toughmonkey.biz/ Heckler Kane Films http://hecklerkane.com/ Seymour the Unfortunate Vampire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4Da... The Imperfect Podcast Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...  Basket Case Green Day Tribute Band Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GreenDayTrib... Host: David LaRosa Music Track: Icaro — Iaio [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/qXCy0wWmOWk Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/icaro

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Reel Discussions Podcast is a series that focuses on discussions with creatives; how they go about creating their work; overcoming challenges; and most of all discussing strategies learned in working with those who share different views in a time tribalism, cancel culture, and fearful exploration of creative ideas.   This weeks podcast guest is Meghan McGrath.  Meghan is an artist, photographer, and art teacher. Meghan began her journey with art being guided by her late Grandmother who helped Meghan to observe how things were connected in life.  This has inspired Meghan with her own art, appreciating other's art, as well as a message she conveys to her students.    Meghan and Dave talk about a wide range of topics that include inspiration, creatively being guided by their Grandparents, and the challenges of teaching appreciation and respect for others in our current Cancel Culture, Social Media, Cell phone obsessed society. It's a different world folks.      The podcast is hosted by indie film director, producer, writer, and actor David LaRosa, who is also the President of the indie film company Feenix Films, which was founded in 2008.  Dave has 5 features as a Director under his belt, as well as 3 shorts.  He is currently developing 2 films which he also co-wrote.  Along with directing, acting, writing, and producing Dave has his Masters in Social Work from Fordham University; a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Political Science; worked with individuals with disabilities; and has also been a therapist/counselor.   Episode Eight  3-22-21 Guest: Meghan McGrath  You can find Meghan on instagram @meghsymart   Host:  David LaRosa Instagram: @davidlarosafilm email: [email protected]   Music Track: Icaro — Iaio [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/qXCy0wWmOWk

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Reel Discussions Podcast is a series that focuses on discussions with creatives; how they go about creating their work; overcoming challenges; and most of all discussing strategies learned in working with those who share different views in a time tribalism, cancel culture, and fearful exploration of creative ideas.   This weeks podcast guest is Eddie Heegan.  Eddie is an actor, filmmaker, former firefighter, and now meditation coach. Eddie has had an interesting journey of self discovery which has led him to exploring many of the questions facing our current society; its cultural "norms", and what is means to function in a time that looks to strip beliefs they disagree with.  Eddie has been taking this perspective and working with people to assist them in rediscovering their own power, attaining mental clarity, and trying to leave a more fulfilling and empowering life.     The podcast is hosted by indie film director, producer, writer, and actor David LaRosa, who is also the President of the indie film company Feenix Films, which was founded in 2008.  Dave has 5 features as a Director under his belt, as well as 3 shorts.  He is currently developing 2 films which he also co-wrote.  Along with directing, acting, writing, and producing Dave has his Masters in Social Work from Fordham University; a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Political Science; worked with individuals with disabilities; and has also been a therapist/counselor.   Episode Seven 3-8-21 Guest: Eddie Heegan    Eddie's website http://www.edwardheegan.com/

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This weeks podcast guest is Tina LaRosa.  Tina is a self-taught  musician, having only picked up the ukulele a short time ago and  teaching herself how to play, sing, and write her own songs.  Tina has  also acted in the Crime Drama, "Clandestine", where she played Officer  Charles Cooper's daughter. That was Tina's first acting role at the age  of 7.  Tina is currently attending High School and has a lot of great  suggestions how other students can work through being in "Pandemic  Lockdown".  Many of Tina's songs speak to this very fact and the  importance of cherishing what you have when you have it, and looking at  the upside of things instead of its downside.     The podcast is hosted by indie film director, producer, writer, and  actor David LaRosa, who is also the President of the indie film company  Feenix Films, which was founded in 2008.  Dave has 5 features as  Director under his belt, as well as three shorts.  He is currently  developing two films which he also co-wrote.  Along with directing,  acting, writing, and producing Dave also has his Masters in Social Work  from Fordham University and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in  Political Science.   Episode Five 2-7-21 Guest:  Tina LaRosa   Tina's Webpage: https://tinalarosa.com/    Tina's youtube page where you can hear many of her songs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHSpctw3kR1JTNk8LuzIYTQ   Tina's album currently available for purchase:       Host:  David LaRosa   Clandestine and The Basement footage is property of Feenix Films LLC. For use please contact us at [email protected]   Music Track: Icaro — Iaio [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/qXCy0wWmOWk

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This weeks podcast guest is Sal Conca.  Sal is a producer, entrepreneur,  actor, musician, and has a MBA in marketing. Sal has two production  companies he co-operates; Heckler Kane Creations and Tough Monkey  entertainment. This week Sal and Dave talk in detail about the  importance of structuring a project, coming up with clear agreements to  ensure completion of a project, current filmmaking trends, the  difference of pop culture "event films" of the 90s and why smaller  movies don't seem to attract people today in the same way the large  "superhero" films do, and a slew of other topics.

Tough Monkey Entertainment  https://toughmonkey.biz/

Heckler Kane Films http://hecklerkane.com/

Seymour the Unfortunate Vampire  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4Da...

Big Lou's Onion Sauce  https://biglousonionsauce.com/

Basket Case Green Day Tribute Band Facebook Page  https://www.facebook.com/GreenDayTrib...

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This weeks podcast guest is Kate McGrath.  Kate is a producer, writer, and actress and the Business Admin for Feenix Films.  Kate and Dave talk about working with friends, the writer and director relationship, overcoming differences, quick rewrites on set, and a variety of other topics.

Episode Three 1-11-21 Guest: Kate McGrath  Clips of Kate's work used during the Podcast Clandestine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3spR...

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This week's podcast features Author, Actor, Producer, Podcast Host Chris Ryan and delves into handling "Feedback" from "Experts", following your own truth, creating in a world of Cancel Culture, Social Media "warfare",  structure, the media, "Bubble Communities", Covid, China, BLM, KKK, pulling together, and much more. Chris' works discussed during the podcast:  

City of Woe https://www.amazon.com/City-Woe-Mallo...City of Pain https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/151...  City of Sin https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/149...Genius High https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...Simple Rebellion https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...Blackjack https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Chris's Facebook Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherR...

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The first episode of Reel Discussions Podcast's guest is Brad Forenza.  Brad is a writer, director, actor and in a few short years has written, filmed, and directed several indie projects that have all gone on to win film festival awards.  This podcast discusses implementing thought into action, why certain "structures" seem to prevent argument, tribalism, and the state of our current culture. 

   Episode One 12-7-20  Guest: Brad Forenza  Brad's Films discussed during the podcast   Breaking Points  Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7825082/...     Awakening Arlene  Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9223690/...    The Lady Yang  Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11512290... Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1JVt...   Best Version of Yourself (Brad's production company) on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3T...     Host: David LaRosa   Music Track: Icaro — Iaio [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus  Watch: https://youtu.be/qXCy0wWmOWk   Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/icaro