Bee Movie's director Simon J. Smith
Interview 40 - October 31, 2007
How many bees does it take to help land a 747? Approximately 750,000. How many to form a beautiful floral pattern on the ground? About 350,000 as you will see for yourself in Bee Movie opening November 2nd. Simon J. Smith directs this latest creative tour de force from DreamWorks.
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Emperor Magus Caligula of Dark Funeral
Interview 39 - October 12, 2007
Sweden’s Dark Funeral may be one of the most notorious and highly regarded Death Metal bands, but I found singer Emperor Magus Caligula to be an affable lad while talking with him from the band’s New York hotel suite on the eve of their North American tour.
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Prong's Tommy Victor
Interview 38 - October 1, 2007
Tommy Victor leads the charge for truth, justice, and the metal way as Prong returns with the hard-hitting record Power of the Damager available October 2nd. Tommy discusses the art of detachment, power of automatic writing, and how big mojo in the form of negative karma helps him write and perform his brand of metal music.
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Paul Nelson, Johnny Winter's guitarist and manager, part three
Interview 37 - August 10, 2007
In this final part of a three-part interview Paul Nelson discusses money: how to earn and keep more of it while perfoming on tour around the world in the above average rock band.
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Paul Nelson, Johnny Winter's guitarist and manager, part two
Interview 36 - August 3, 2007
Paul Nelson discusses how long-term financial and creative success for the above average rock guitarist and manager comes from being a musician onstage and a businessman offstage, and explains the importance of having his cell phone within reaching distance as he performs.
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Paul Nelson, Johnny Winter's guitarist and manager, part one
Interview 35 - July 27, 2007
Fairness, awareness, and business savvy wrapped in a package that delivers the goods to the fans: Paul Nelson discusses quality tour etiquette in action as the Johnny Winter band tours the world including their upcoming appearance at the Crossroads Guitar Festival on July 28th.
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Dylan Brown, Ratatouille supervising animator
Interview 34 - June 29, 2007
Dylan Brown is supervising animator of Pixar’s Ratatouille opening in movie theaters June 29th. Dylan discusses the art of making rats come alive on screen, not to mention fish, ants, and happy-go-lucky monsters, and explains how "The Universe" reveals creative promise to those with the time and inclination to look.
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Deal Breakers author Dr. Bethany Marshall, part two
Interview 33 - June 8, 2007
Dr. Bethany Marshall concludes discussing her new book Deal Breakers as she describes handling partners with personality disorders and the upsides and downsides of acting in a committed fashion while accepting growth and change.
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Deal Breakers author Dr. Bethany Marshall, part one
Interview 32 - June 1, 2007
Dr. Bethany Marshall wrote Deal Breakers, an unconventional do-it-yourself manual for the lovelorn looking to fix a broken relation or get out of Dodge. In this part one of a two-part interview, Dr. Marshall describes the personality types of difficult men and strategies for having a quality relationship.
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Shrek the Third director Chris Miller
Interview 31 - May 18, 2007
Shrek the Third opening May 18th is a comedic romp filled with mirth and 3D magic (yes, I wrote that) created by DreamWorks Animation, and directed by Chris Miller. Chris discusses making the second sequel of the great Shrek franchise and the value of creative collaboration.
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Ade Fenton
Interview 30 - April 27, 2007
Ade Fenton is an in-demand DJ with a new album Artificial Perfect available May 7th. Ade discusses his new album, working with Gary Numan, and how his inability to stop helps him create some of the more interesting techno to come down the pike in years.
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Jessica Tivens, exceptional soprano
Interview 29 - April 20, 2007
Jessica Tivens sings with a maturity twice her age in Broadway musicals and operas from Madison Square Garden to Carnegie Hall. Jessica discusses her new album Unlimited, and explains why trying to pigeonhole her artistic versatility is next to impossible.
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Bill Plympton, Hair High director and writer
Interview 28 - April 13, 2007
In the fine tradition of drawing pictures of men punching themselves in the face, Bill Plympton discusses his new film Hair High and how he makes the impossible possible with little more than a pencil, a lot of energy, and even more imagination.
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Glen Wexler, Secret Life of Cows photographer
Interview 27 - April 6, 2007
Making a cow perform martial arts and leap tall buildings in a single bound is all in a day's work for photographer Glen Wexler. Glen discusses his new book The Secret Life of Cows, and offers proof positive that Americans love cows more than beautiful women.
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Frank Frazetta Jr.
Interview 26 - March 23, 2007
An accomplished artist himself, Frank Frazetta Jr. paints a vivid picture of not only his father being one of the world's most influential fantasy and science fiction artists, but also what it was like growing up a Frazetta.
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Nita Whitaker, song stylist, singer extraordinaire
Interview 25 - March 16, 2007
Nita Whitaker has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Faith Hill, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder. Nita discusses her new album LifeStories, and explains how anyone has the right to get better.
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Pearl Jam's photographer Lance Mercer
Interview 24 - March 9, 2007
Lance Mercer was Pearl Jam’s official photographer from 1992 to 1995 with a new book 5x1 Pearl Jam through the eye of Lance Mercer. Lance discusses becoming Pearl Jam's photographer, and describes his ability for capturing the band on film.
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High Maintenance 90210's Jack Lippman
Interview 23 - March 2, 2007
Jack Lippman not only stars in the TV show High Maintenance 90210, but also runs the Elizabeth Rose Agency. Jack describes how he got his show, and explains how doing what his clients need and not what his staff wants helps him grow his business.
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Don Wexler, Mid-Century Modern architect, part two
Interview 22 - February 23, 2007
Don Wexler describes how GQ magazine put Mid-Century Modern architecture on the map, what Mid-Century Modern architecture is, and explains how staying the course with his style of design ensures his place in architectural history.
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Don Wexler, Mid-Century Modern architect, part one
Interview 21 - February 16, 2007
Don Wexler describes what is was like designing buildings such as the Palm Springs Airport, gives his take on today’s architecture, and explains what went wrong with the Alexander Brothers Steel Homes.
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Shokus Internet Radio's Stu Shostak
Interview 20 - February 9, 2007
Stu Shostak describes going from warming up TV studio audiences for shows such as Diff’rent Strokes, Silver Spoons, and The Jeffersons to founding Shokus Internet Radio, and discusses the challenges of and plans for building his internet radio station.
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Paul Nelson, guitarist and manager, part two
Interview 19 - February 2, 2007
Paul Nelson discusses in this part two of a two-part interview how he teamed up with Johnny Winter, being nominated for a Grammy, his plans for the not to distant future, and describes how to maintain a successful career.
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Paul Nelson, guitarist and manager, part one
Interview 18 - January 26, 2007
Equally at home being a guitarist and manager, Paul Nelson discusses in this part one of a two-part interview the business of being a musician, the value of thinking less and doing more, and explains how variety is no longer the spice of life but a necessity of life.
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Don LaFontaine, voice-over artist
Interview 17 - January 19, 2007
Much more than just the guy on the Geico commercials and considered by many as “Mr. Voice,” Don LaFontaine's voice is heard on network TV promotions and movie trailers for such mega hits as The Godfather, Fatal Attraction, Batman, and The Terminator.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Wendi Thumudo
Interview 16 - January 12, 2007
Wendi Thumudo describes creating exhibits for rock stars at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and working with the general public, and discusses how to avoid falling into the cliché of being a starving artist.
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Mute Math's Paul Meany
Interview 15 - January 5, 2007
Paul Meany cofounded Mute Math, a rock band from New Orleans. Paul discusses how Mute Math was founded, their recent album on Teleprompt/Warner Bros. Records, and describes resolving writer's block and the difference between creating and working.
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Johnny Winter, blues musician
Interview 14 - December 22, 2006
Arguably the most important blues musician of his generation, Johnny Winter plays guitar and sings the blues for millions of fans worldwide. Johnny discusses recovering from recent health problems, his next album Roots, and what it means to play the blues.
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Jennifer Wren, stage and screen actor
Interview 13 - December 15, 2006
Having appeared in Sleepwalker, Witch Hunter, and most recently the Discovery Channel’s new series Sensing Murder, Jennifer Wren discusses the difference between the East and West coast acting markets, and describes how to handle rejection while building a career.
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Lego builder Eric Harshbarger
Interview 12 - December 8, 2006
A professional Lego builder having spent more than six years creating for among others radio, TV, and corporate America, Eric Harshbarger discusses turning Lego blocks into photo-realistic mosaics.
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Syd Mead, visual futurist
Interview 11 - December 1, 2006
A true innovator in every sense of the word, Syd Mead continues to inspire generations of fans. Syd describes synthesizing reality, and explains why the future as he envisions it will never come true.
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Head Automatica's Daryl Palumbo
Interview 10 - November 24, 2006
Daryl Palumbo is lead vocalist and guitarist with Head Automatica, a music group on tour in support of their new album Popaganda. Daryl discusses his band’s new album on Warner Bros. Records, being on tour, and his songwriting process.
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Flushed Away directors Sam Fell and David Bowers
Interview 9 - November 17, 2006
Sam Fell and David Bowers directed Flushed Away, the new feature length movie from Dreamworks and Aardman Animation opening on November 3rd. Sam and David describe making the movie while building upon the great heritage of Wallace and Gromit.
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Build or Bust and Exile Cycles' Russell Mitchell
Interview 8 - November 10, 2006
Russell Mitchell not only founded and runs Exile Cycles in Los Angeles, but stars in the TV show Build or Bust on the Speed Channel. Russell describes how he founded Exile Cycles, and explains how doing what he loves doing helps him own his market niche.
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Mr. Lobo of Cinema Insomnia
Interview 7 - November 3, 2006
Mr. Lobo is host of the horror show Cinema Insomnia. He discusses his upcoming Halloween TV special and festival appearances, and describes how he went from having a local show in Sacramento to one seen on television stations across the United States.
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Gary Numan, musician and electric pioneer
Interview 6 - October 27, 2006
Gary Numan is interviewed backstage at the Fillmore just hours before going on stage. Gary discusses his new album Jagged and North American tour, explains how the pressures of worldwide success had him losing his career, and describes what he did to get it back.
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Misty Lee, magician
Interview 5 - October 20, 2006
Misty Lee's talent fills the stage with her unique brand of award winning magic. Misty explains how focusing on her craft and not being a girl helps build her career, and describes why she puts the magic in her magic act.
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Paul Dini, hit TV show Lost and Batman writer
Interview 4 - October 13, 2006
Not only does Paul Dini have a new online interview show Monkey Talk, but also he has written for the hit TV show Lost, Detective Comics, and Mutant, Texas. Paul discusses Lost, Monkey Talk, the new Batman comics, and explains how perseverance helped him build his career.
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Stan Lee, Spider-Man cocreator and much more
Interview 3 - October 6, 2006
Having cocreated Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and many more, Stan Lee cofounded and is the creative force behind POW! Entertainment. Stan explains what makes superheroes so super, and describes POW! Entertainment and his new TV show Who Wants to Be a Superhero?
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The Ditty Bops’ Amanda Barrett
Interview 2 - September 29, 2006
Amanda Barrett cofounded the Ditty Bops, a Los Angeles based music group with a new release Moon over the Freeway coming out May 23rd. Amanda describes how The Ditty Bops got their record deal with Warner Bros. Records, and discusses recording their new album, going on tour, and their Bicycle Bikini 2006 calendar.
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Joe Kubert, Sgt. Rock and Hawkman comic book artist
Interview 1 - September 22, 2006
Besides being best known for his work on the DC comics Sgt. Rock and Hawkman, Joe Kubert founded with his wife in 1976 the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. Joe discusses how and why he cofounded the Joe Kubert School, and explains the value of career serendipity and the motivation of being an artist.
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