The Scoped Podcast

Clayton Landey is my special guest today! Holy hell. What an awesome conversation with a badass dude. Short list of topics:

*He grew up in the Bronx and juggled playing sports and drama theater.

*He doesn't think I would fit in the Bronx lifestyle

*He's been a succesful working actor for 47 years

*It takes perseverance to be an actor..and nothing less

*He got into acting to be around the ladies

*I had to bring up a film he was in called "Zombie Strippers." That got quite a laugh from him

*Tom Hanks is the greatest actor he's worked with

*We debate our favorite films and stage plays

*The dude is just cool as shit

*He's the 2nd VP of the Southeastern SAG-AFTRA

*We talk early film and he gives a great Lauren Bacall story

*The joy of being a Grandparent vs. a parent.

Amazing conversation. Enjoy!

What an episode...holy hell! Ric Reitz is my special guest today. Over 100 film/TV/stage credits to his name. Over 40 years in the business. President of the Southeastern Screen Actors Guild - AFTRA. He's appeared in so many high profile films and TV shows, and is just an all around great dude. Seriously. Amazing conversation. Short list of the MANY topics:

*Method Acting

*He was an all-star baseball player

*Growing up in New York

*He never expected to be an actor

*Traveling

*The process of making films and TV shows. It's so much different than you would expect

*His lengthy acting career and how he's done it

*His time as a radio morning producer here in Atlanta

*How great being a kid used to be.

Amazing conversation. Enjoy!

What an awesome group of guys! Tyler Lee Frush band is my special guest today. This thing could've last for 5 hours...easily. Short list of topics:

*My excitement for meal in a pill.

*We had a 20-minute intro before we even started talking about music.

*Tyler's first experience when moving out to L.A., and being humbled as a musician.

*He gives advice to musicians moving to big cities to try and make it big.

*They are so passionate about music and have great band chemistry, which they call musical telepathy.

*They have two shows in June. Check out their socials for dates!

Enjoy!

Hush Money is my special guest today! What an AWESOME group of guys. We recorded this on St. Patty's Day and damn...did we make it fun.

*I really hoped this band was going to suck. Find out why.

*We are all from North Georgia, so we nerd out about being country boys.

*The grind of being a band climbing the ladder.

*Sacred time as a man.

*A lot of popular music today has no sustenance.

*I can't wait for their album to come out! Find out all the details.

The Pinx are once again...my special guest! I love these days, basically because they rock like not many others and are just cool dudes. When you talk about cream of the crop (I think that's the right saying??), these guys are right up there. Short list of the many topics:

*Their album release show for "Sisters and Brothers" April 12th at 529.

*How the new members of the band mesh with the sound of the band and how they bring originality to the group.

*Adam and Chance don't drink...now I know why they look so damn good..and there I was guzzling beers during the interview.

*Adam's time with Wayne Kramer.

*Great round of 20 questions.

*Their INCREDIBLE knowledge of music. They make me feel like I don't know a damn thing.

Enjoy!

Next Years End is my special guest today! What an awesome conversation with a great group of dudes. A short list of the many topics:

*They had no plan B. They dove headfirst into their music.

*The moment they realized they were tapping into something special.

*Their show this Saturday at the Masquerade.

*Their complete GQ style of dressing

*I'm dating a sugarmomma.

*Importance of old-school promotion techniques.

*The one band member that seemed to be having a horrible time on the podcast.

*Their new record "How You Talk."

*We end the podcast with an awesome rendition...salute to America style.

Enjoy!

Vices of Vanity is my special guest today! Awesome conversation with a badass group of people. Short list of our many topics:

*I'm a little scared of Amy, but excited at the same time. Can't decide

*I"m trying to kickstart my new career as a triangle session player. Just want to add some spice to records.

*Dragon Con and it's apparent wonderment. I don't know, never been.

*All things Vices and want they've been up to and currently working on.

*Drink, Drank, Drunk and the making of it. Awesome story about it.

*Mainstream rock and what it needs.

*Amazing round of 20 questions! Enjoy!

It's another round of Beer and Lounging at the Clermont Lounge. This time you've got Navajo Joe, Bast and the Last Chance Riders. Killer lineup. It's such an honor to host this event every month, so make sure you join us. The Last Chance Riders have been on before, so we spend this episode getting to know Navajo Joe and Bast. We kick it off by talking about our musical guilty pleasures, and it just snowballs from there haha. Great round of 20 questions. Great bands and even better people. Enjoy!

Michael H Cole is finally back on the podcast! What an amazing conversation. Short list of the topics we discuss:

*Michael says to actors, "keep doing the work."

*The amazing film scene here in Atlanta, which is growing like crazy.

*Odd shooting sequences in film and TV.

*You can't beat a good Director.

*He's an acclaimed acting coach, among many other roles. How did that start? Where did he get the bug for that?

*Yes, we nerd out about film and my love of the silent era.

*Random props that helped create iconic roles.

*The criticism that Zac Efron is getting about "romanticizing" his portrayal of Ted Bundy. Michael gives an amazing explanation as to why actors do this.

Enjoy!

Blood Oaks is my special guest today! These guys are just one big walking party! Great conversation. They complemented me right off the bat by informing me that I create an intimate environment...craziness with a side of compassion. They are into some weird movies so we geek out on a little film. I have the worst luck with women, always picking the crazy ones or the ones with the crazy ass moms. I'm seeking their counsel. One of their first instincts is to lie....honesty or problem?? One of these dudes has a Masters degree, and what it's in is the surprising thing. So much talking and even more laughter. Enjoy!