Things I Found Online Podcast

We are telling the stories of people who tell the stories.

Filmmakers Shelley Pack, Ana Monaco and 13-year-old Austin Foxx join us to discuss how they are using the Internet and digital tools to create and share their work. We are talking festivals, distribution, funding, writing, networking and bringing a vision to the screen. We're also getting into Film Freeway’s defeat over Without A Box and Louise's latest doc, about 97 year old artist Margaret Singer. Plus, it's seasons, SoCal style, on Facebook Feedtime. 

Up-and-coming musicians join us to talk about how the path from artist to listener has changed, and, as we take a look back at the music industry 100 years ago, we ask whether it's come full circle. We're joined by artists Eda Green, Elizabeth Woolf & Jeremy Schmetterer + Ben Schechter from whatthesound.com to talk about the platforms they use to increase their music's reach and monetize their art, their online imaging and whether the Internet has changed music itself in a fundamental way. All this plus, we heap further ridicule on the #NotMyAriel movement.

We welcome women who uncover truths and communicate important stories & ideas. Joining us are journalist Diane Dimond, Filmmaker, Ana Lydia Monaco and musician Eda Green. Diane has just released an update and an audio version of her book, "Be Careful Who You Love" which is the definitive account of the cases against Michael Jackson. Ana is a PR specialist turned filmmaker who is bringing under-represented stories to the screen. Eda is a young artist beginning to carve her online path. We discuss how technology has influenced their work, the larger landscape of women in media, industry diversity, career changes, managing controversy, offensive questions, online harassment, channeling insights and inspiration! Plus, we pose the question: “Is, ‘Where are you from?’ a micro-aggression?” Also, Facebook Feedtime clickbait.

We welcome Parenting Coach to the stars Katherine Saltzberg (Coach K), real-life parents actor Lisa Arch and Indie PR’s, Linda Brown. Coach K answers questions about parental pressure and competition. Is your kid measuring up? Is that your kid’s problem or yours?!

We're also talking tech, screen time and Youtube babysitting. Are your kids too influenced by influencers? Plus, "sharenting." The fine art of over sharing your kid on social media. And on What’s Twitter Trending is this question: Are you making more eye contact with your phone than you are with your child?

We are welcoming a panel of poly-mathematicians, who excel in not just one or two, but several areas of expertise. We've got actor/writer/host/musician Zach Selwyn, front man of Zachariah & The Lobos Riders, composer/music director/speaker Nomad, and marketer/professor/podcaster/Tech start-upper Ted Willett from Trailer Junkies Podcast, who will talk to us about bitcast.fm, his podcasting platform startup. In addition to their accomplishments and endeavors we are engaging our guests in a discussion about some light Internet stalking, plus What's Twitter Trending is Taylor Swift and #YouNeedToCalmDown.

Child stardom has been a showbiz staple since the early days of Hollywood, but how do young stars navigate life personally & professionally in our tech-savvy world? Actor/Comedian Amy Anderson is with us to talk about parenting her daughter Aubrey, who plays Lily on Modern Family. Scotty Schwartz brings his perspective having grown up in the industry. He may be best known for his iconic role as Flick in A Christmas Story. And young actor Erich Schuett shares his experiences. We discuss balancing work with a healthy childhood, managing social media and growing up in the spotlight. All that, plus a Facebook Feedtime " Dare to Date Yourself" thread.

It's a streaming media world. We just live in it - With Jamie Alcroft and our guests Dawn Garcia, Ryan Tabb and Jake Palanker we are discussing the changing landscape of streaming content, starting with summer binge picks and moving on to explore the shifting media landscape which will soon include new steaming services from Disney and Warner/ATT&T.  The content cold war is heating up and just as you may be cutting the cable cord, mega-corps are vying for your monthly dollars. Plus, Facebook Feedtime is all about selfie-awareness if you spot a celeb and What’s Twitter Trending is #ReasonsYouStayOnTwitter.

It’s Ask An Agent day. We are examining how the Internet has affected actors and casting. First, we take a look back at pre-internet casting with seasoned vet actor, Lee Paul whose rich screen history includes: The Sting, Hawaii 5-0, Mission Impossible, Happy Days, Mannix, Chips, Falcon Crest, Matlock and many more. Plus actors Eric James Morris and Devon Suraco are on board to receive advise and wisdom from talent agent Pam Ellis Evenas, founder of The Ellis Talent Group. She is here to tell us how her business has shifted with evolving tech. We’ve got tips, pointers, and so many show biz stories!

We are talking to content creators and learning what it takes to launch your own podcast, talk show or even an entire network. Ryan Tabb is a newly minted Syracuse University Communications graduate and as a millennial he's been on the creator side since he was a wee lad. Why and how? The Internet! Rebecca Mahan runs a network and hosts a talk show.  David Friedman is a music industry veteran AND a podcast host.  Plus Steve and Jeff Pollak from Radio Active Media are combining media, marketing and branding so we are picking their brains on how to monetize content creation. How do creators stay on top of technology trends, find their voice, find an audience and make money doing it? Tap on in.

Our guest is Kennedy Phillips, an editor, sound designer, and voice over artist who has created an audio drama called Magus Elgar, which combines fantasy and comedy to create a mystical world of science and magic. Kennedy employs Table Top RPGs to workshop plot and character ideas and he uses the Internet to share his creations. Plus, What's Twitter Trending is #WhiteLiesITell and On Facebook Feedtime we wonder, should you status report your celeb sightings?