On Episode 107, I'm joined by Videographer: Will Mella! We discuss the documentary he created covering the season of the prep school football team his father coaches, highlighting its impact, and working as a videographer for various sports.Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksTechnical Directed by: Aidan Oberman The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #filmmaker #movies #artist #professor #academia #filmindustry #media #sprots #football #hardknocks #documentary #doc #documentarymovies #sports #athlete00:00 — Welcome to Episode 10700:17 — About Will01:08 — Combining Sports & Filmmaking18:44 — Directing the WETSU Football Documentary38:36 — Get to Know You's

On Episode 106, I'm joined by Political Science Student: Sophia Wotman! We discuss her internship with a US senator in Congress, editing and shaping stories for Brown’s student newspaper, and how being in Brown’s jazz band influenced her growth and creativity. Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #politics #politicalnews #politicalscience #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzband #musician #newspaper #news #journalism #washingtondc'00:00 – Welcome to Episode 106! 00:28 – About Sophia 01:28 – Blending Creative Writing with Political Writing 04:12 – Interning with a State Senator on Capitol Hill 23:15 – Editing Brown University’s Student Newspaper 31:06 – Performing in Brown’s Jazz Band 41:22 – Fun Facts 42:29 – One Thing Sophia Loves & One Thing She Strongly Dislikes 43:01 – Hopes & Dreams 45:54 – Favorite Movies & Why They Resonate 49:40 – Outro & Closing Thoughts

On Episode 105, I'm joined by Therapist & Realtor: Rylee Massoni! We discuss We discuss how both of her roles shape the way she works with people, her advice for homebuyers, what she’s learned through therapy, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #therapist #therapy #selfhelp #selfcare #therapyjourney #melrobbins #melrobbinsinspired #realestate #relators #collegestudent

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 105!00:28 – About Rylee01:15 — Entering Real Estate & Early Surprises

05:35 — The Housing Market Today

10:30 — What Really Matters When Buying a Home & Market Advice

18:58 — Transitioning into Therapy & Why It Made Sense

20:01 — The Connection Between Therapy and Real Estate

23:06 — Life as a Therapist

29:50 — Advice for Aspiring Therapists & Realtors

33:16 — Get to Know Rylee

39:25 — Outro & Closing Thoughts

On Episode 104, I'm joined by Film Producer: Charlie Norton! We discuss navigating the independent and commercial film worlds, balancing art and business, collaborating with notable filmmakers at marquee festivals, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #filmmaker #indie #filmmaking #cannesfilmfestival #cannes #producer #director #writer #kevinsmith #shortfilm 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 10500:35 — Meet Charlie02:17 — What Led Charlie Into Producing & His Body of Work15:30 — Balancing Filmmaking & Producing22:50 — Developing a Feature Film27:52 — Working at the Cannes Film Festival39:00 — Screening His Film at Cannes44:31 — Inside a Cannes After-Party49:55 — Working in Commercial Production1:04:00 — Producing Progressive’s Flo Commercials1:02:00 — Fun Facts1:06:37 — One Thing Charlie Loves & One Thing He Dislikes1:08:29 — Hopes & Dreams1:09:54 — Favorite Films & Why They Resonate1:13:15 — A Full-Circle Moment With Kevin Smith1:15:19 — Outro & Closing Thoughts

On Episode 103, I'm joined by Marketer: Prenny Yaghobi! We discuss her work in nonprofits to support filmmakers, what interests her about the business side of entertainment, her experience growing up in Los Angeles, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #volunteer #nonprofit #entertainment #film #filmfestivals #filmmaking #losangeles #la #california #armenian #communications #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 103!00:26 – About Prenny01:15 – Her Work with WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications)03:38 – Connecting at the Burbank Entertainment Expo in LA04:51 – Where Her Marketing Journey Began06:40 – Serving on the Advisory Board for the Burbank International Film Festival07:57 – Co-Coordinating a Gala Honoring Quentin Tarantino09:48 – What a Volunteer Coordinator Actually Does11:12 – Comparing Her Roles & Favorite Career Memories12:50 – Experience as an Executive Assistant in the Electric Industry14:12 – Why Volunteer Work Matters to Her15:02 – Advice for Those Wanting to Work on the Business Side of Entertainment16:06 – Her Long-Term Goal in the Entertainment Industry17:26 – What Makes Entertainment Law So Interesting19:53 – Growing Up in LA & Advice for Living There24:55 – Advocating for Armenian Artists in Entertainment26:52 – Fun Facts About Prenny27:52 – One Thing Prenny Loves & One Thing She Strongly Dislikes28:34 – Hopes and Dreams29:17 – Favorite Movies30:05 – Outro & Final Thoughts

On Episode 102, I'm joined by Journalist: Lily Cook! We discuss how building genuine connections leads to stronger journalism, Lily’s time doing press work at the Sundance Film Festival, her experience growing up in California while attending college in Utah, and more!Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksAudio Technician: Sean Valutkevich The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #journalist #journalism #sundancefilmfestival #sundance #sundance2025 #empathy #compassion #storytelling #stories #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 10200:28 – About Lily01:22 – From a Bus in Park City to The Zicast02:12 – Her Fashion Magazine Journalism Capstone04:49 – What Draws Lily to Journalism06:04 – Choosing BYU08:16 – Growing Up in California vs. Going to School in Utah09:54 – Where Lily’s Passion for Journalism Began11:56 – Why Journalism Needs to Keep Up With the Times14:49 – Press Work at the Sundance Film Festival17:17 – What a Sundance Press Line Really Looks Like21:06 – Experiencing Life in Park City23:06 – Thoughts on Sundance Leaving Utah24:13 – A Wholesome, Memorable Moment in Park City27:22 – Telling Stories Through Jewelry Design29:04 – One Piece of Advice for Aspiring Journalists31:02 – Growing Up With Foster Siblings34:38 – One Thing Lily Loves & One Thing She Strongly Dislikes38:17 – How Sabrina Carpenter & Sydney Sweeney Are Perceived Differently40:20 – Lily’s Hopes and Dreams41:33 – Favorite Movies & Why They Resonate43:33 – Outro & Closing Thoughts

On Episode 101, I'm joined by Content Creator: Zara Kiiwii! We discuss what led her to becoming a content creator, how she’s adapted across different niches, the best ways to reach and build an audience, advice for creators, and more!Hope you enjoy!

Audio Technician: Sean Valutkevich

The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe Flynn

The Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango

Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero

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#podcast #contentcreator #content #beauty #beautycreator #film #filmcreator #influencer #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts

00:00: Intro

00:29: About Zara

1:09: Inspirations to Create Content

2:17: Fusing Together Movie & Beauty Content

3:43: Favorite Projects

4:52: Most Rewarding Aspect of Connecting With a Wide Audience

6:25: Career as an Urban Planner

8:14: Advice for Content Creators

9:28: Fun Facts

10:06: One Thing Zara Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes

11:33: How AI Will Effect The Content Creation Space

12:58: Goals Moving Forwards

13:46: Favorite Movies

16:50: Parting Words

On Episode 100, Anthony Aicardi & Liam Chen step-in to interview our usual host: Ryan Ziaks! We discuss why he started The Zicast, his journey in film and podcasting that led him to working in Los Angeles, and how he uses his platform to spread positivity.Hope you enjoy!

Technical Directed by: Liam Chen

The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe Flynn

The Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango

Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero

Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1

#podcast #film #filmmaker #movies #losangeles #la #podcaster #writer #filmmaker #broadcasting #cannes #cannesfilmfestival #storytelling #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts

0:00: Welcome to Zicast 100! 1:15: Ryan’s Backdoor Pilot Idea 2:50: About Ryan

4:26: Why Ryan Created The Zicast

10:40: How Ryan Changed

27:02: Ryan Pitching “Up Late” Late Night Show and the Impact of It

39:19: Ryan’s Path to Film & Studying in Los Angeles

54:22: Starting Comedy Podcast “It’s Like That”

1:08:22: Using the Podcasting Format Positively

1:15:33: Writing & Directing “Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy”

1:29:22: Outro & Closing Remarks

On Episode 99, I'm joined by Film Professors: Ashley Brandon & Dennis Höhne! We discuss advice to future filmmakers, what it takes to be successful in the current media landscape, industry tips and tricks, and more!Hope you enjoy!Technical Directed by: Liam Chen The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #filmmaker #movies #artist #professor #academia #filmindustry #media #sundance #filmfestival #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 0:00: Welcome to Episode 99!0:35: About Professors Ashley & Dennis 2:03: Path in Film Academia 6:40: How Their Personal Film Experiences Help Them Teach 12:03: Essential Traits in Successful People in the Film Industry 18:04: Job Market in The Film Industry 26:02: Impact in Film Academia 30:29: Fun Facts32:49: One Thing They Love, One Thing They Strongly Dislike 38:00: How Film Marketing Can Hurt Movies 40:23: Goals Moving Forwards 43:00: Favorite Movies 47:05: Outro

On Bonus Episode #3, I'm joined by Photographer: Peyton McKenzie! We discuss capturing photography for marketing versus journalism, receiving honest feedback as creatives from peers, his favorite spots and events to take photos, and more!Technical Directed by: Liam Chen The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps:#podcast #film #photography #photographer #journalism #marketing #golf #golfer #video #artist #storytelling #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 0:00: Welcome to Episode 98!0:29: About Peyton0:48: Journey in Photography 5:16: Professional Photographer for Quinnipiac 7:40: Differences in Marketing Versus Journalistic Photography 10:06: Crafting the Perfect Shot 12:28: Fun Facts13:09: One Thing Peyton Loves, One Thing He Strongly Dislikes 15:52: Hopes & Dreams17:37: Favorite Movies 18:28: Outro