Podcetera
Hosts Joe’l Ludovich and René Lego explore a vast range of topics with guests from all walks of life and backgrounds. Each episode of Podcetera is a journey of discovery, as we delve into topics that pique our curiosity and yours. Join us for interviews with fascinating individuals, from experts in their fields to ordinary people who have extraordinary stories to share.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Architecting Empathy, Breaking Barriers, and Building Connections | Lance Simon
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Lance Simon is a force in motion, always seeking to make a positive impact through his diverse skill set and passion for creating positive change. He is an architect, filmmaker, photographer, and advocate for both homelessness and mental health awareness. Lance shares his experiences growing up biracial in America and sheds light on the importance of combating homelessness while dispelling common misconceptions about the homeless. His insights emphasize the need for understanding, empathy, and fostering inclusivity in architecture and beyond.
Learn more about Lance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancesimon/ | https://egansimon.com/ | https://codeoftheheartfilm.com/ | https://www.outoftheashesimages.com/
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Renowned and versatile academician, Dr. Irina Dumitrescu, Ph.D., leads the Department of English, American, and Celtic Studies at The University of Bonn. As an accomplished author, podcast host, and expert in medieval literature, she joins us to delve into a diverse range of topics. Our conversation spans from the intricacies of toxic academia to the integration of AI in classrooms, emphasizing the significance of humanities in our contemporary world and beyond.
Learn more about Irina: https://irinadumitrescu.com/ and https://substack.com/@irinibus.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Heath Allyn is the embodiment of versatility. Not only is he a character actor, he is also a voice actor, writer, director, musician, vocalist, and composer. We sit down with Heath to unravel his insights into the world of social media stardom and we discover the driving forces behind his creative spirit and what it means to be your true self online.
Learn More about Heath: https://heathallyn.com/ | www.linkedin.com/in/heathallyn | www.instagram.com/heathallyn/ | www.imdb.com/name/nm0021675/ | www.tiktok.com/@heathallyn
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Proud Outsider: SHOWGALS and the Reality of Reality TV | Jeff Nucera
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Producer and documentary filmmaker Jeff Nucera joins us to discuss his latest project SHOWGALS, a feature-length documentary that tells the story of Tight & Nerdy, the world’s first burlesque troupe devoted to “Weird Al” Yankovic. Jeff also delves into the reality of producing reality television and what it is like to open Weird Al's fan mail. Jeff Nucera has been working in unscripted storytelling for more than two decades starting with two of the genre’s most groundbreaking series: MTV’s The Osborne’s and Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica. However, Jeff may be best known for sorting Weird Al Yankovic’s fan mail since 2001.His latest project is SHOWGALS, a feature-length documentary film follows a group of Weird Al super-fans on what might be their final tour. Learn More about Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnucera/ | https://showgalsthemovie.com/
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Beyond the Screen: Film Producing in the Stream Era | Mike Blizzard
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
From political consultant to film producer and director, Mike Blizzard has turned his talents for grassroots campaigning into a vibrant film career in Austin, Texas. His latest project is Richard Linklater’s HIT MAN, about a gun for hire who just happens to be working for the cops.
Mike was a producer on APOLLO 10 1 ⁄ 2: A SPACE AGE CHILDHOOD, and NO NO: A DOKUMENTARY about the life and times of major league baseball pitcher Dock Ellis. In 2018, he produced and directed the documentary ALSO STARRING AUSTIN which features scenes from locally shot films as a lens to explore the city, its evolving environment, enduring culture and its importance in American film history.
Austin film producer and director Mike Blizzard talks about his past, current, and future films and what it’s like to produce in the streaming era.Learn More about Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-blizzard-a7990a1 | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3943530/
Meet the Hosts
More than two decades ago, Joe'l Ludovich and René Lego joined forces to create the critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated live talk show "Philly Live" in Philadelphia.
Podcetera allows us to rekindle our creative synergy and continue our shared love for crafting and curating conversations with fascinating individuals.
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Joe'l Ludovich
René Lego