Shut Up and Laugh

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 11 - Greg Bennick - Host Brian Trendler interviews the multi-faceted, genuine and extremely funny, Greg Bennick. Lead singer of the punk rock band Trial, Founder of 100 for Haiti, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, renowned Juggler, fellow Cornish College of the Arts Alumni and game hen, and soon to be published Author. Learn how laughter has always been in integral part of Greg's methods, the POWER of "Yes, And..," why Kindergartners should be extremely important in everyone's life, and how to one-handedly tackle a keynote speech, ask for help, laugh all the way, and nail it all within a week's time. Greg also accepts the "one-word response" James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" and manages to successfully get 2 of those correctly.., well, one-worded. 

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 10 - Marcelle Allen - Host Brian Trendler Interviews the wickedly talented and funny, Marcelle Allen. Owner of Dreamosity, Co-owner of LAF Tech, and two time Author of Developing Digital You and Financial Joy. Learn how laughter really did save her from experiences no one should have to experience, what an 8-year has to do to get thrown out of a plane, and hear her call to actions to the listening audience for those considering video usage. You'll laugh, get a little emotional, and thoroughly enjoy right along with Brian. Marcelle deftly tackles the James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" and manages to answer at least ONE with the "one word" requirement. 

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 9 - Silas Lindenstein - Host Brian Trendler Interviews the multi-talented Silas Lindenstein. A local Pacific Northwest Comedian, Real Estate Broker, Podcaster of the esteemed and longest running comedy broadcast "Black & a Half," they cover subjects from how laughter can really save a person or situation, humor and laughter as a shield and defensive mechanism, not being "black enough," the college experience and the difference between Theater with an "er," versus and "re." Silas also tackles the James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" and manages to maintain his whimsical, if not also observational humorist side of himself. This one's a must listen!

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 8 - Host Brian Trendler Interviews the amazing Mavis Lamb, Founder and owner of Mambo Productions. They cover one a truly incredible quote she has on her social media profile, the necessities of a kid to grasp onto the power of laughter and humor when a shy little girl is moved around too many times, & how some best practices when addressing an audience of one, or if you're on stage on front of a ton. Learn what's "Right" when you're choosing who to surround yourself with, plus why "Willing" is such a powerful word to embrace, acknowledge and live by. You'll love her answers to our James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" If you want to learn to laugh in business and life, Mavis is your gal.

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 7 - Host Brian Trendler Interviews local Mill Creek Police Chief, Greg Elwin. They not only cover the shenanigans of being high school rivals, to the topic of the absolute necessities for laughter and humor in the workplace, & how the implementation of opportunities to talk, share, open up, even cry during station-based meetings has had incredibly positive results. There's some levity too, from Coffee with a Cop results, working with kids, and the newest, cuddliest, K9 recruit, Bagira. Greg also joins the ranks of those before him by successfully navigating through the James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" If you've ever wondered how our women and men really are behind the badge, you won't believe your ears.

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 6 - Host Brian Trendler Interviews local business owner, International Speaker, TEDx & Executive Coach, Omar Rivas. They cover the today's toxic environment online, the mean streets of Manhattan, what "Frenemies" take away from one another after a 15+ year friendship, the power of apathy and it's ability to allow change, and so much more. Omar also eagerly embraces and answers the James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" You've never heard a Cuban Shrek strike the chords quite like this guy, we promise!

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 5 - Host Brian Trendler Interviews local business owner & attorney, Joshua Curtis, of Curtis, Casteel & Palmer, PLLC. They cover the legal field, boring peers, how everything happens at a Denny's, Little Nickel adoptions and so much more. Of course he also answers the James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" You most definitely will here the Law & Order "Dah Duh Dahmmmm," playing in our head during this one!

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 3 - What's the Point?

Brian Trendler takes on some of his recent feedback on the new Shut Up & Laugh podcast series, thanks his sponsors, addresses the point behind the episodes (both past and future), outlines who he wants to talk to, and drops some advice on the power of laughter and humor.

Shut Up & Laugh, Episode 2, Kermet Apio. Host Brian Trendler Interviews Seattle's own native Hawaiian on his love of pie, some Fact or Fiction checks, how he began his comedic journey, his relationship with humor, his status in the comedic community as a generous mentor, and of course has him answer the James Lipton tribute-twist on "Three Questions!" You most definitely will love how he tackles those!