• Ep 24: Who Knows You w/ Laura Zingle

    In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Zingle—stage manager, freelancer, and connection-builder extraordinaire—to dive into the realities of always being on the hunt for the next gig. We talk about the freelance hustle, how to stay connected…

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  • Ep 23: Managing the Unknown w/ Kate Poundstone

    Apple • Spotify • YouTube SHOW NOTES We’re joined by the powerhouse Kate Poundstone—a stage manager whose career has spanned the loud, fast, and unpredictable world of Rock n Roll and now dives deep into the immersive…

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  • Ep 22: Riding the Rollercoaster

    Jay and Bryan dive into the highs, lows, and sharp turns that come with working in a constantly shifting industry. From unexpected show closures and sudden job losses to surprise opportunities that pop up out of nowhere,…

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  • Ep 22: Riding the Rollercoaster

    Jay and Bryan dive into the highs, lows, and sharp turns that come with working in a constantly shifting industry. From unexpected show closures and sudden job losses to surprise opportunities that pop up out of nowhere,…

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  • Ep 21: Creative Leaps w/ Pavel Kotov

    Pavel Kotov, International Casting Director and longtime creative force behind Cirque du Soleil joins Jay and Bryan to talk about the artistry behind building a show from the ground up. After two decades of discovering and casting…

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  • Ep 21: Creative Leaps w/ Pavel Kotov

    Pavel Kotov, International Casting Director and longtime creative force behind Cirque du Soleil joins Jay and Bryan to talk about the artistry behind building a show from the ground up. After two decades of discovering and casting…

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  • Ep 20: Breaking Boxes w/ Liza Marie Hackman

    In this episode, Jay and I sit down with the incredible Liza Marie Hackman to talk about the art of making connections as a stage manager, the importance of not putting ourselves in a box, and how…

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  • Ep 20: Breaking Boxes w/ Liza Marie Hackman

    In this episode, Jay and Bryan sit down with the incredible Liza Marie Hackman to talk about the art of making connections as a stage manager, the importance of not putting ourselves in a box, and how…

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  • Ep 19: Building Relationships w/ Matthew Stern

    What does it really take to go from calling cues on Broadway to shaping the next generation of stage managers? Matthew Stern knows. But his journey didn’t stop at the theater doors. From navigating the high-stakes commercial…

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  • Ep 18: Taking Risks

    In this episode, we’re talking about taking risks—those big, scary leaps that can either pay off in a huge way or crash and burn spectacularly. From bold creative choices to career-changing decisions, we share stories of when…

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