Coast To Coast Creatives
Coast To Coast Creatives is a podcast about and for working artists within the entertainment industry. So whether you're a professional artist or simply an entertainment enthusiast wanting to hear some wild stories and inspirational advice, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
24 episodes
Acting with Impact: Kimberly Jentzen on Performance, Preparation & Transformation for Actors
In this episode, I sit down with Kimberly Jentzen, an award-winning acting coach, director, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles. With decades of experience, she’s the founder of the Jentzen Technique, which helps actors make strong creati...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:24
Crafting Myths with Birchbark: Phillip Gladkov on 'Story of the Sun'
In this episode of 'Coast to Coast Creatives', host Joe Funk interviews filmmaker Phillip Gladkov about his unique work, 'Story of the Sun', the first film made entirely out of birchbark. Phillip shares his inspirations, creative processes, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:16
Tendayi Nyeke: The Art and Business of Filmmaking
In this episode of Coast to Coast Creatives, host Joe Funk interviews Tendayi Nyeke, a Zimbabwean-born producer, director, and writer, as she discusses her remarkable journey to Hollywood and working on projects for Netflix. Tendayi elaborates ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:09
Diane Foster, Allison Lobel & Kelly Grant - Behind the Scenes of 'Easter Bloody Easter'
Prepare to be spellbound as the trio of Diane Foster, Alison Lobel and Kelly Grant takes us on an enthralling journey through the creation of "Easter Bloody Easter". Experience the alchemy of transforming Alison's first full-length screenplay i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:00:29
Katy Chen Mazzara - Achieve Financial Abundance as a Creative
On this episode, I chat with the one and only Katy Chen Mazarra @katychenmazzara , a Money Mentor & Financial Coach for creatives! Katy is a 20 year ve...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:16:14
Ben & Dave's Mixtape - Writing & Performing Musical Comedy
In this episode, we talk to Ben Kacsandi and David J. Moriarty. These two fellas make up the dynamic duo that is 'Ben & Dave's Mixtape''. Their incredible mix of comedic and musical prowess brings to life hilarious songs that sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:02:27
Warren Levi Haney - 'Making a Master Actor' through Shakespearean Text Analysis
In this episode, we speak with Warren Levi Haney, a classically trained actor that believes in hard work and commitment to technique and craft. He speaks on how important it is to work with heightened text as a performer-particularly Shak...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:09:10
Diane Foster - Founder, Director & Producer of 'WallyBird Productions'
In this episode, Diane Foster talks to us about founding WallyBird Productions, her production company which produces content of 'all forms and genres of media worldwide, fostering diversity and equality'. Under the WallyBird banner, Dian...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:12:09
John Babcock - Head Writer at 'Sketchworks Comedy' & Producer of 'Georgia Actors'
In this episode, our good friend John tells us about the truly crazy situation that he and his cast mates overcame surrounding their upcoming show, 'Vape', a parody of 'Grease'. He tells us about his work as a writer and involvement at 'S...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:01:00
Emily Grace - Founder of 'Pickford West Society'
In this episode, we talk to Emily Grace, founder of 'Pickford West Society'. Emily started the Society to help actors write their dream roles themselves instead of waiting around for the industry to "discover" you. She speaks on the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:05:44
Gary Tiedemann - Audiobook Narrator & Actor
In this episode, audiobook narrator & actor Gary Tiedemann shares his heartfelt inspiration for his career, his time training improvisation at 'The Second City' (Chicago) and his very humble beginnings at a small radio station in Louisiana....
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:08:29
Kyle Segar - Actor, Singer, Songwriter & Playwright
In this episode, Kyle talks about his experiences currently in the world tour of 'The Book of Mormon' and also looks back on his time in the world tour of 'Rent'. Kyle's story is truly remarkable and details that talent, passion and purpo...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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58:48
Veronica Barrera - Voiceover Actor & Expert
In this episode, we have the privilege of talking with Veronica Barrera. She talks about what inspired her to become a voiceover artist and shares some fun stories about how she started preparing for this career even from a very young age...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:04
Nancy Hayden - Executive Director of the 'Detroit Creativity Project'
In this episode, Nancy tells us about the Detroit Creativity Project, a non profit organization that transforms the youth of Detroit through improv. Improvisation proves to be a tool that fosters collaboration, respect for others, and eve...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:09:45
Bill Coelius - Actor & Founder of 'The Working Actor Solution'
In this episode, Bill shares his amazing acting journey in which he has booked many TV and film roles, over 50 national commercials and has founded The Working Actor Solution, an online community of useful and innovative classes and techniques ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:10:56
Yaz Canli - Writer & Director of 'My Home Unknown'
In this episode, we talk to Yaz about her feature length film, 'My home Unknown' and what it was like directing and starring in it while in the midst of the pandemic. She speaks on how important it is to have a close knit group of people ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:01:12
Kristian Herrera - Comic Book Creator & Writer of 'Sidekick for Hire'
In this episode, we learn about the world of comic books from Kristian. He tells us of his early aspirations to open his own comic book store and how that quickly turned into a desire to create his own book, 'Sidekick for Hire'. He ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:18:13
Levi Austin Morris - Actor, Director, & Writer of 'Paralysis'
In this episode we talk to Levi about his incredible achievements while living in L.A. As he explains, the struggle is real but by no means insurmountable. Levi wrote, directed and acted in his own feature length horror film, 'Paral...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:11:39
Austin Freeman - Actor & On-Set Groot for 'Guardians of the Galaxy Volume: 3'
In this episode, Austin talks to us about how he landed the part of Groot and shares with us how his theatre training and technique has fueled his career thus far. Plus great stories from the set of 'Guardians of the Galaxy'! Enjoy!...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:19:06
Anthony J. Mack - Drone & FPV in the Film Industry
In this episode, Anthony gives us an insight into his exciting world of being a drone pilot and drone cinematographer. He offers tips on FPV piloting and how it's rapidly evolving every day and also shares his love and reason for flying w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:49
Russell Thomas - Vice President Eli on Tyler Perry's 'The Oval'
In this episode, Russell tells us about how he landed the role of Eli on Tyler Perry's 'The Oval' and how his experience behind the camera has helped his career in front of it. Oh, and we also go on a couple beautiful tangents about film!...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:00:27
Marc Warzecha - Comedy writer & founder of The Sketch School
In this episode, we talk to Marc Warzecha regarding his insights into the WGA Writer's Strike and about his amazing worldwide institution, The Sketch School, a school solely dedicated to writing and developing sketch comedy. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:09:15
Brett Newton - Actor, Entrepreneur & Founder of Weekly Audition & L.A. Reels
In this episode, we talk about Brett's company, Weekly Audition, a website that helps fellow actors hone their skills and gain confidence so they can nail those big auditions. Are you an actor who needs a reel but doesn't have any ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:02:39
Meet Joe and Taurean, the creators of Coast To Coast Creatives!
In this inaugural episode, Taurean and Joe introduce themselves, talk about their exciting lives in acting and photography and share about the incredible guests and topics to come!Find Joe on Instagram: @joefunkphoto and on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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26:24