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Mike Stojic is a Marine Corps veteran and business owner. He is owner/operator of Revival 1869 222 East Main Street | Clayton, NC27520. Mike runs us through what he learned from the Marine Corps and the ways it both helped and hindered his approach starting his own business. He champions mental health and is very frank about how therapy saved his business. He is also very clear about how important his staff and their happiness and success are to him. Mike is naturally funny, introspective and down to earth. He’s exactly the kind of guy you’d like to sit down and have a bourbon with (preferably at his establishment Revival 1869 – A Drinkery https://www.revival1869.com/ which has some of the most beautiful décor and staff you’ll ever see).
This is Those Who Do: Starting a Bourbon Bar w/ Mike Stojic
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Sean Kehoe was raised on a farm in Monticello, Iowa. As he traversed through growing up in a small town, family tragedy and adversary formed some of his earliest memories. An interest in science and ecology transitioned into a love for theatre leading to his travel across the county to obtain a master's degree from the University of Arizona. A short stop working in Hollywood and a return to a job with the Aspen Music Festival would have an unexpected permanent impact on his life. All of this lead to his current position as General Manager for the Defiant Requiem Foundation. This is Those Who Do: From Farm Boy to Holocaust Education w/Sean Kehoe
If you'd like to donate to the Defiant Requiem Foundation - https://donorbox.org/the-defiant-requiem-foundation
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Mike Dennehy is a father originally from the Midwest living in Los Angeles and working in the entertainment industry. Mike talks about how his childhood led to an interest in the theatre and performance and how that naturally led to him moving to L.A. He shares how his struggles with alcohol changed the course of his life. Mike runs campaigns in Dungeons and Dragons as a Dungeon Master. Mike educates us on the rules of the rolls and the roles. He also explains the need for community and how Dungeons and Dragons fulfills that need. He illustrates how the stereotypes and misinformation surround one of the most popular games in the world are just that, stereotypes and misinformation. Oh...ya...he's just about the nicest guy in the world. And he has a very controversial opinion about Ghostbusters. So...Zac takes issue with that. This is Those Who Do: Dungeon Master w/Mike Dennehy.
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Tim Johnson is a single father, artist, and head brewer. On this episode, Tim talks about his journey from art and theatre student to designer by way of corporate America and then craft brewing. Tim worked in the corporate offices of national brands such as Best Buy and Buffalo Wild Wings (where he oversaw the transition from Coke to Pepsi for the national chain). He explains how he left office life for brewing and then distilling, with a couple stops in between. He explains how the rigors of working in the brewing industry led to struggles with his mental health and the decision that ultimately led him out of the world of beverages and back into his first true love, art and design. Tim educates us on the process of brewing and why, sometimes, a Miller High Life just tastes good. Vulnerable, honest, and funny, Tim is the kind of guy that knows just a lot of bit about a lot of things. A natural conversationist, a man in search of knowledge and happiness, and a great father, this is Those Who Do: The Art of Beverages w/ Tim Johnson. Video version of the podcast available on YouTube!
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Kevin Liang is a first generation Taiwanese American that eschewed cultural norms to go to film school and become a producer (General Education) and P.A. Kevin tells us about his moral struggles with the entertainment industry and the inner battle he fought and won. Later, he would discover an aptitude and appreciation for firearms and become a tactical firearms instructor with the hope of changing the relationship people have with the tools and a focus on education, responsibility and safety. Kevin is one of the nicest humans in the world, and I challenge you to dislike him...it's impossible. This is Those Who Do: Gunslinger in L.A. w/ Kevin Liang!
Video Version available on YouTube!
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Before there was Those Who Do, there was Those Who Did. Prior to beginning Those Who Do: The Podcast, Zac and his buddy Eric traveled to comic book conventions in the hopes of talking to convention goers and industry professionals alike to find out why they did...what they did. In this episode from the archives, Zac and Eric talk to Chad Lindberg (Supernatural, Fast and the Furious, Sons of Anarchy) about his first Wizard World (Now Fanexpo) convention and why he has enjoyed his time there so thus far. They also meet friend of the show James C. Burns for the first time (2011) and hold on for the ride then as they do now as James talks about his love for his fans and Michael Bay. Zac and Eric also chat with two fantastic cosplayers about the inspiration for their characters and...why they did...what they did. Please enjoy this vault episode of Those Who Did: Wizard World Comic Con w/ Chad Lindberg & James C. Burns!
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Dr. Lily Erdahl is a loving single mother of two children originally from Iowa City, Iowa. She's also an accomplished surgeon, educator, and podcast host. In this episode, Lily discusses her voyage from Iowa State University as a wide eyed undergrad through her medical training in Pennsylvania and Minnesota to her current position at the acclaimed University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics back in her home town. She discusses the rigors of working in the medical profession and the challenges of balancing her very important work as a breast surgeon with her equally important work as a mother raising smart and healthy children while sharing her emotional health with both patients and her kids. Lily talks about how divorced homes can still remain a family, the science of breast cancer, her Lazarus like pet cat, and much much more! This is Those Who Do: Surgeon w/ Lily Erdahl M.D.
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James C. Burns is an actor (Michael Bay’s Transformers), musician, and voice artist (Sergeant Frank Woods – Call of Duty Black Ops). Most importantly, he’s a master raconteur. I’ve known James for over 10 years and he was the first entertainment industry interview back when I was just a podcasting baby. You don’t interview James. He’s a force of nature and you just hold on for the ride. James drops by Zac’s hotel in Burbank so we can discuss politics, gun ownership, philosophy, gender roles, the economy…maybe it would be easier to list what we didn’t discuss. Penguins never came up. Please enjoy Those Who Do: Renaissance Man w/James C. Burns
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David Greenspan is an editor and director known for Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19. He’s originally from Long Island, NY and followed a somewhat unconventional route from Long Island, through an education in finance and time studying abroad in Japan to finally land on a successful career in the entertainment industry. David shares his story through thoughtful introspection and levity to explain the duties and responsibilities of both editors and directors revealing that you might not really know what it is that…he does. This is Those Who Do: Editing/Directing for Television w/David Greenspan.
Please stick around following the end of the show as Zac shares his thoughts and emotions following Tony’s Celebration of Life.
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Kedo Osmancevic is a husband and father. He's also a first generation Bosnian American. In this episode, Kedo tells how his family emigrated from Bosnia during the war and what led them to eventually settle in Waterloo, IA. He explains how his culture is important to him and how it shaped his past, present, and future. Kedo's stories of the clash of cultures are hilarious and heartfelt. This is Those Who Do: First Generation American w/Kedo Osmancevic.
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David Byrd is an award winning photographer and Photoshop artist. He’s a husband and devoted father to two very young children. David has mastered many genres of photography and in this episode he shares how he is using those skills and experience to open a Boudoir photography studio in Denver, Colorado – Legend by David Byrd. From his roots as a young child with a love for living in his imagination to owning several creatively successful photography businesses in three states, David takes us on a journey explaining how his roots in theatre have helped him not only to photograph, but tell layered stories with his images. His unique ability to convey his vision to the models and artistic crafting that utilizes performance to influence the story telling of his final artwork truly make him one of a kind in a very saturated market of photographers. David shares his fears and anxieties about fatherhood as well as the massive setbacks he’s faced in the world of photography and what those setbacks have taught him about the profession…and himself. This is Those Who Do: Boudoir Photography w/David Byrd.
Legend by David Byrd - https://bethelegend.com/
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Cassy Lensing is a tattooed, dyed haired former wild child. She’s also a devoted mother and board certified Psych Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, Cassy talks about how getting pregnant at 19 completely changed the course of her life for the better. She shares her journey from life in small town Iowa working at her dad’s gas station to Nurse Practitioner focusing on treating the person instead of just the mental illness. Cassy explains why the people usually considered society’s lost are the most fulfilling folks to treat and how having her own successful practice has allowed her to most effectively help people in her own style and in a less clinical setting. Cassy is also at the forefront of treatment. She explains the process of a new treatment that uses extremely controlled Ketamine administration to help clients suffering from chronic treatment resistant depression or acute suicidality that are not responsive to other medications and treatments. Cassy also takes the time to delve into how grief can be processed in a healthy and personal way. This episode is extremely informative, personal, and fun. This is Those Who Do: Psych Nurse Practitioner w/Cassy Lensing.
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Ernesto De La O is a husband and father born and raised in California. He’s just like you and me. He takes his kids to football games, has slip and slide parties in the back yard, and hosts sleep overs for his children’s friends. It also just so happens he’s an editor for reality television shows. Which ones you ask? The answer is yes. Ernesto’s resume of reality television is ridiculously long. Among his credits are: The Challenge, Shark Week, Total Bellas, Total Divas, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Tori & Dean: Inn Love, and The Amazing Race…just to name a few. Ernesto has gone from being nameless, faceless data logger to now supervising teams of editors on assignments, sometimes in multiple countries at the same time. He talks with us about his early career in terrestrial radio and explains how editing has changed throughout the years from being an on site, locked in a room pursuit, to something people are doing in a table in their kitchen all over the world. Besides being an accomplished and respected editor in the entertainment industry, Ernesto is a warm, welcoming and open guy. He spends a ton of time with his family and was incredibly gracious and generous with his time.
This is Those Who Do: Creating Reality w/ Ernesto De La O
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This is the conclusion of our conversation with Tom Flaherty about his time as an Army Ranger, military instructor and special operations helicopter pilot. We pick up as Tom recounts his part in the famous military operation that rescued young solider Jessica Lynch from an Iraqi hospital after she was taken prisoner of war as well as the subsequent retrieval of the remains of the American National Guard soldiers from her unit that were killed in Iraq so that no soldiers were left behind. Tom also fills us in on what led to his transition to instructor, then helicopter pilot and what was in store for him once he retired and came home to Iowa. Vulnerable, funny, and incredibly eye opening.
This is Those Who Do: Army Ranger Part II w/ Tom Flaherty!
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Tom Flaherty is a husband and father from Cedar Falls, IA. He is also retired from a full career (22 years) in the United States Army where he was part of the Army’s premier direct-action raid force, the 75th Ranger Regiment. He was also a mountaineering instructor and helicopter pilot who flew special operations missions in multiple theatres. Tom gives us an intimate look into why he chose a career in the Army as well as how he earned his assignment to one of the most elite teams in the United States Army - the Army Rangers. He shares a surprising story of his first special operations mission as an Airborne Ranger that became a world wide story of American Armed Forces success and survival as well as the sometimes strangely hilarious training situations he encountered while earning his tab and scroll. It’s not hard…it just sucks. Tom’s story is honest, informative, and full of humor amongst adversary.
This is Those Who Do: Army Ranger w/ Tom Flaherty!
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David Feld and Shawn Obrien are Hollywood producers. The good kind. Not the greedy, preventing actors from making a living wage and stealing their likeness to be later used by AI to lower their bottom line kind. Their work includes doing things like making sure money is accounted for, marketing is handled, crew are secured and productions have what they need to move forward, and purchasing birthday cakes, among many other things. David and Shawn join us to talk about their early lives in Arizona and Connecticut respectively and how they ended up in the industry. They also clear up a lot of technical and industry terms…on their own…without being asked…like teachers. Except Best Boy and Key Grip. They wouldn’t tell us what those were. Listen to find out why!
This is Those Who Do: The Producers w/ David Feld and Shawn O’Brien!
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Suzanne Francis is originally from Long Island. She’s a writer of books (Disney Princess Beginnings, Onward: The Junior Novelization, Moana’s Big Leap, Frozen II: Family Game Night) television (Unhappily Ever After) and film (Wieners).
She joins us to talk about her life before Los Angeles and how she ended up across the country working toward her goals, her influences, parenting teens, and the different creative processes involved in writing for different mediums. Her roots are in comedy and it shines through in this conversation full of chuckles, insight into the creative process, and the reality of trying to make it in the entertainment business.
This is Those Who Do: Writing - Kids Books to Hot Dogs w/ Suzanne Francis
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Jesse Trevino and Joe Smarro are decorated Marine Corps combat veterans and former San Antonio Police Officers. While they were cops, Joe and Jesse worked on a groundbreaking special unit tasked with responding to mental health calls in their community. Joe was the subject of the Emmy winning HBO Documentary Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops and a Ted Talk presenter. In addition to the Mental Health Unit, Jesse also worked special drunk driving enforcement, was involved with a federal task force performing threat assessments and preventing potential active shooters, and Cadet Training Coordinator for the San Antonio Law Enforcement Academy.
Through their work with the San Antonio Police Department, Jesse and Joe were able to interact with all aspects of law enforcement exposing both the successes of the profession as well as the opportunities for improvement. Most importantly their work on the Mental Health Unit stoked their passion to change mental health culture in the community as well as within law enforcement.
Joe and Jesse used their life experiences and sense of humor to create a successful consulting company – SolutionPoint+. SolutionPoint+ has the goal of directly reaching first responders to encourage and foster positive culture change in Law Enforcement.
This is...Those Who Do: Law Enforcement Culture Change w/ Jesse Trevino & Joe Smarro!!
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Tony Saltzman is a television writer and producer known for Dexter: New Blood, Goliath, Feed the Beast, and Nurse Jackie. Most importantly, Tony champions the idea of collaboration in the creative process and thrives in a writer’s room and team environment. He takes true joy in the success of others and was immediately open to sharing his successes and struggles in the entertainment industry.
Tonys Forsmark and Saltzman take some time to give a run down on the reasons for the Writer and Actor guild strikes and what their respective groups hope to secure in aims of creating a working environment for writers and actors to own their intellectual property and likenesses as well as maintain job security and living wages for both camps.
Lots of laughs, a good deal of information, and some insights into the creative process that may run against what most people think of the entertainment industry.
This is Those Who Do: Collaboration & Creativity w/Tony Saltzman!
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DawnMarie Ferrara is an actress known for Smothered, 9-1-1: Lonestar, NCIS, and A Life, Taken. She is also a dancer (both a classically trained dancer and a busting out a move in a restaurant for fun kind of dancer dancer). Not only can she emote like crazy and get her boogie on, DawnMarie is also a certified yoga instructor. She joins us today for a conversation full of laughs and insight spanning from her early life, to moving to Los Angeles from New York, to educating us about yoga’s styles and benefits revealing that all may not be as it seems. This one is a fun one folks.
This is: Those Who Do: Yoga w/DawnMarie Ferrara!
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