What the Niche

In this episode we are joined by Braxton Gaither, Autumn Barefoot, Dusty Sutherland, Jed Brian, Kyle Tipton, Matt Clayton, Gil T. Wilson, Tabby Gray and Diandra Lazor.

Some of my favorite guests from 2020 joined us to share how they managed to get through one of the most difficult years in modern human history. They spoke of finding joy in little and large accomplishments, the value of friendship, and just an overall unwillingness to give up.

I hope this episode helps in providing a little positivity for those who have and continue to struggle as we navigate through a pandemic and a slew of other crazy things. Here is to hoping 2021 and all the following years bring all of my listeners opportunity and joy!

Credits

“Look Back At The Top News Headlines Of 2020 | TODAY”

Today

December 26, 2020

https://youtu.be/WB30jmhNtE0

In this week’s conversation we had the wonderful opportunity

to sit down and chat with Justin Kamerer. He is a husband, small business

owner, screen printer, and stupid talented artist. During our chat we discussed

his years and the business which include doing work for Metallica and Black

Sabbath! He spoke on how difficult it can be to find a balance between making

money and pursuing your passions with creating art. Justin is a wonderfully

sarcastic dude who brought candor and humor to our conversation. I hope all of

you enjoy our talk.

Credits

“Jim Carrey: I needed Color”

https://youtu.be/21CEOlBq2YI

August 5, 2017

Guest Credits

Justin Kamerer

https://angryblue.com/

Instagram

@angryblue

Facebook

@justinkamerer

Welcome to this new podcast called What the Skit! In this podcast will we feature short skits written by myself and many of my talented friends. Topics and styles will range from the ridiculous to the incredibly dramatic. We are looking forward to bringing these wonderful tales to the podcast world!

In this first episode of What the Skit we take a trip to the North Pole to get a glimpse at Santa reading through letters from his faithful followers across the globe. From there we are presented with some delightfully corny jokes from a real dad. Finally, we follow Macho Man Randy Savage amidst his journey into the world of Department Store Santa’s. 

In this week’s episode we bring to you a special holiday episode! We sat down for a chat with Santa Claus himself! George Smithers is a department store Santa who started playing the role for his family and has now taken the character on tour across the country. In our conversation we discuss the varying experience George has had during his time portraying the man with the white beard. Those experiences vary from having kids tell him he’s not real, to having a fan of his travel hours away just to see him at Christmas time. We also discuss the distinctive encounters he has had as an African American Santa Claus. Our talk ranges from discussions of the joys of Christmas to the stresses caused by George not fitting the stereotypical notions associated with Santa Claus. Personally, I found our chat to be uplifting, enlightening and important. I hope it brings all my podcast listeners a little joy during this particularly difficult holiday season!

Credits

Entertainment Tonight

https://youtu.be/fT5jKrJH_f8

December 23, 2014

Movie Clip Credits

It’s a Wonderful Life

RKO Radio Pictures

1946

White Christmas

Paramount Pictures

1954

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Videocraft International/NBC

1964

Miracle on 34th Street

20th Century Fox

1947

Scrooged

Paramount Pictures

1988

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Warner Bros.

1989

Home Alone

20th Century Fox

1990

The Santa Clause

Disney

1994

Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

20th Century Fox

Imagine Entertainment

2000

Elf

New Line Cinema

2003

In this bonus episode we are showcasing a preview of a new channel that will be launched under the "What the Network" which already hosts the What the Niche podcast. The new channel will be called "What the Skit" which will be a weekly comedic anthology series. This show will feature different guests on a weekly basis who will join Andrew Morris and Erick Chavez to create new and reoccurring comedy sketches.

So be on the lookout for this new channel which will fill everyone's need for laughter!

In this week’s conversation I sat down with Mitch Embry. He is a husband, educator, philosopher, a fellow podcaster, and an agnostic. In our conversation we examine what it means to have belief in a higher power and how it feels when those closely held beliefs venture into the realm of doubt. We also discuss how others view you based upon your beliefs or religious affiliation, especially, when you change your beliefs into something different from others. During our chat Mitch describes his journey into becoming more secular or becoming a “non-believer,” and how these realizations changed him. I found his musings to be thoughtful and sincere. It is my hope my audience gives this conversation a chance regardless of their own faith or belief and they can come out the other side feeling more attuned with those within the atheist or agnostic community.

Credits

“An Undeniable Prognosis (Best Atheist Arguments)”

March 25, 2014

GodWorksOut

Guest Links and Resources

Mitch Embry

Just Friends Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/5q5VNzOqqBmr3Vthpv6YIy?si=lMqhNYMRSjOOtJtSLUOznQ

Brian Rodman

Memoirs of an Angel

https://www.brianrodman.com/comics

Majah Pane

“No Cap”

https://youtu.be/dhvbaIRUZhM

In this week’s episode I had the delight of sitting down to chat with Ashley Wallace. She is a professor, theater director, aerialist and actor. During our chat we discuss how Ashley got an early start in the performing world by simply thinking to herself, “I can do that!” We also spoke on the wonders and difficulties of teaching at the college level (especially during COVID-19). I found our conversation to be a nice breath of positivity during these crazy times. I hope you find some tidbits of fun amidst our lovely chat!

I also had the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend Derrick Palmer. He is a singer, actor, and all around one of my favorite people. In our discussion we talk about unique paths into the theater world and how this artform is so welcoming. We also chat about the importance of black stories in theater and how those roles are currently changing in the world of performance. Overall, it was a pleasure to hear my friend relate his story and share his inspirations for pursuing theater. I’m glad he made it there and that we all get to enjoy his wonderful talents!

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“2016's Olivier Award nominees on why theatre matters”

March 23, 2016

Official London Theater

Welcome ghouls and goblins to an extra special Halloween bonus episode. Halloween is the perfect night to face down those things which haunt and terrify us. In this chilling tale called The Woman From the Creek. Erick Chavez explores the limits of fear in his newest and most terrifying tale yet.

In this special bonus episode we present to you a haunting series of tales provided to us by the terrifying virtual theater troupe the Pandemic Players.

The first of the dark and ghoulish tales tells of the dangers of picking up strangers in the night. It's a spooky tale we call Escape and is told by Aaron Whaley

Our second story is one which speaks of the terrors of working with those devilish creatures called children. This macabre presentation is given by Donna Schile

I hope everyone enjoys this the first of a series of haunting tales provided to you by the Pandemic Players!

In this Halloween bonus episode we continue our exploration of the women of horror.

The first guest is Lydia Burris. She is a professor, horror aficionado and brilliant visual artist. During our conversation we discussed the negative perceptions held by those in the self-proclaimed fine arts world towards those who create dark art. We also discuss the disconnect between art school and the realities of making art a career that can allow an artist to make a living.

Our Next guest is Erica Kauffman. She is a small business owner, horror fanatic, graphic artist and t-shirt designer. In our conversation we discussed the negative perceptions men in the horror world often have toward the women who work in the industry. We also discuss one of Erica’s favorite experiences in the industry which allowed her to make a series of custom merchandise for the cast of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Erica proves she is an absolute super fan of the horror genre and that she is one bad ass lady!

I loved chatting with these two awesome ladies and I hope you enjoy our conversations as well!

Credits

“Halloween III Cochran Samhain Speech”

September 14, 2019

Dan Gilman

Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Dino De Laurentiis Company and Universal Studios

"Everyday is Halloween" inspirational speech | Malcolm in the Middle S02E02”

March 21, 2020

Al’vin Al’sace

Malcolm in the Middle

Satin City Productions, New Regency Productions and 20th Century Fox Television

Dastardly Dingoes Podcast

Click the link to check out the Halloween episode of the Dastardly Dingoes Podcast starring Andrew Morris

Guest Credits

Lydia Burris

https://www.facebook.com/zyphryus/

http://lydiaburris.com/

Instagram

@madartistlydia

Erica Kauffman

https://www.facebook.com/AtomiCotton

https://atomiccotton.com/

Instagram

@eztz13