Electric Secrets Variety Podcast

About Electric Secrets Variety Podcast

ELECTRIC SECRETS is a multi-segmented podcast that uncovers secrets of small business, the performing arts, and living your best creative life. There's something to inspire everyone! Segments include: BIZVOX: For small business owners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. Each episode features a spirited discussion with special guests about branding, marketing, and hustling. DEDICATED TO THE CRAFT: For actors, directors, and lovers of live theatre. Episodes focus on fundamental (and practical) philosophies of acting and directing. THE UNFORGETTABLE VOICE): For vocal performers of every genre--and listeners too! A showcase of iconic singers, voice actors, other artists; why their voices are memorable & important artists, and how their work shapes our lives. RUSTIC SHAKESPEARE: Being an Egregious Bacchanal-of-a-Segment for Those Who Would Act, Direct, & Design the Works of The Bard; and for his Many Lovers & Admirers—Hey Nonny. Episodes focus on the homespun philosophies of performing and directing Shakespeare for a modern audience. THE ALBATROSS CAFE: A comedy mock-podcast with host "Marty Merman" his mother "Esther" and her best friend "Agnes." The hilariously unpredictable trio present silly, satirical segments while trying to navigate the maddening experiences of family life. Complete with parody commercials. STRUCK TO THE SOUL: For fine artists, performers, writers, filmmakers, poets, musicians, designers and anyone trying to live a more fulfilling creative life. A candid examination of random(?) events and how they can shape one's personal creativity and creative process. --- About Your Host: Scott Leon Smith has been working as a professional actor, director, and teacher for 25 years. He earned his MFA in Acting at West Virginia University, where he studied under alumni of the prestigious American Conservatory in San Francisco. He honed his craft in Chicago as part of A Crew of Patches, a traveling theatre company that performed Shakespeare for students. Scott is the CEO of Monstervox Productions, specializing in voice-over, narration, character creation, podcasting, and customized audio & video production.

Publisher

Scott Leon Smith

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2024

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Stop the Spin: Dr. Donna Bellinger's No-Nonsense Fixes for Closing Deals

   Three Costly Mistakes That Keep Entrepreneurs Stuck (and How to Fix Them Fast) Ready to stop treating your business plan like a wish list and start turning conversations into clients? In this lively BizVox episode, host Scott Leon Smith sits down with Dr. Donna Bellinger, decades-deep coach to entrepreneurs and corporate teams, for a straight-talk masterclass on the real reasons deals fall apart… and the simple shifts that make them close. You'll hear: The three most expensive "strategies" that quietly kill momentum (lack of real process, leading with features instead of solutions, and talking past how people actually process information) Dr. Donna's pre-qualification framework and "bedtime story" technique that gets prospects nodding "yes" without you giving away the farm Why most proposals are a blueprint giveaway, the no-script approach that keeps you genuine and effective, and the exact mindset shift needed before you quit the 9-to-5 This is pure, practical gold for solopreneurs, small business owners, and anyone tired of spinning their wheels. Dr. Donna doesn't do fluff, she delivers the operational truth, branding consistency, and sales confidence that actually moves the needle. Hit play, take notes, and get ready to sell results instead of resumes. Then subscribe to the Electric Secrets Variety Podcast so you never miss another BizVox conversation, or the rest of the storytelling, theatre, and mad-scientist energy that MonsterVox Productions brings every episode. Let's get to work.

2. 

   4 May 2026

   Having An I.M.P.A.C.T: Bizvox Welcomes Author Bracha Goetz | Electric Secrets

   We Welcome Wonderful Children's Author, Bracha Goetz! Welcome to BizVox on the Electric Secrets Variety Podcast, where veteran actor-director Scott Leon Smith steps off the stage and straight into the world of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits to build knowledge, spur productivity, and share a few laughs along the way. In this larger-than-life episode, Scott welcomes Bracha Goetz, prolific author of nearly 50 illustrated children's books packed with important spiritual and life messages that help kids grow into happier, more resilient humans. Through her family-powered Growing IMPACT Publications (IMPACT = Important Messages for Parents And Children Together), Bracha turns heartfelt ideas into stories that live their unique life in the hearts of young readers everywhere! What you'll hear in this episode: The delightful origin of IMPACT Publications and books like The Happiness Box, where a simple cardboard box becomes a powerful tool for teaching children to find joy within themselves, rewire their brains for gratitude, and develop essential happiness skills early—so they never have to play catch-up as adults. Bracha's inspiring author journey: from scribbling stories in a notebook while her young children played outside in Israel to landing her first publisher acceptance in just weeks, then teaming up with her family to launch their own publishing house on her 40th book and keep creative control, royalties, and impact where they belong. Golden, no-nonsense advice for entrepreneurs and creators on branding, consistency, and promotion: why doing what you truly enjoy (podcasts, school visits, one-on-one connections!) prevents burnout, how to divide tasks by passion within your team, turn every "no" or challenge into valuable feedback, and fill the internet with meaningful content that genuinely changes lives. Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring author, parent, or creative ready to make your own powerful impact, this episode resonates with passionate craft, authenticity, rhythm, and human connection Scott and Bracha's conversation is packed with practical wisdom, playful storytelling magic, and that unmistakable spirit that turns important messages into unforgettable experiences. Ready for more? Hit subscribe right now to the Electric Secrets Variety Podcast on the MonsterVox YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts. New BizVox episodes drop regularly alongside Rustic Shakespeare, Dedicated to the Craft, The Unforgettable Voice, and the hilarious Albatross Café with Marty Merman. You won't want to miss a single minute! And if you're an actor, artist, or creative hungry for quick lessons and artisitic validation, especially in this wild age of AI, join Scott Leon Smith's unique online community The Actor's Affirmation today: https://www.skool.com/the-actors-affirmation/about Let's get to work!

3. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Directing "Midsummer" Part Two: Fairies & Mechanicals | Electric Secrets

   Oberon, Titania & Puck Unleashed: Fairy Kingdom Chaos! Welcome back to Rustic Shakespeare on the Electric Secrets Variety Podcast, where veteran actor-director Scott Leosn Smith steps off the stage and straight into the rehearsal room to share the craft, the comedy, and the pure theatrical joy of bringing the Bard's wildest dreams to life. In this larger-than-life continuation of his Midsummer reminiscence, Scott reveals how he turned Shakespeare's fairy realm into something unique. What you'll hear in this episode: How we empowered Titania as the true powerhouse of the fairy court, her zealous, obnoxious fairy entourage guarding a simple baby carriage as the magical changeling child, flipping the power dynamic with Oberon and turning "fairies skip hence" into a hilarious, full-on fairy beat-down that dodges any outdated baggage. The mischievous heart of the play: Puck as the real protagonist fixing Oberon's love-potion blunder, the fairy-human world collisions we wanted to explore, and the riotous Mechanicals scene where Puck turns Bottom's head into a donkey (complete with a practical headdress that let the laughs, and the language, shine in our big outdoor production). The glorious Act 5 payoff: a play-within-a-play staged side-by-side with the royals, a dreamy sleeping tableau for the lovers, Puck's spell that finally gives stubborn old Egeus his happy ending, and a cathartic curtain call that had the audience on its feet, because accessibility, joy, and seeing the obvious comedy gold are the real secrets to making Shakespeare feel fresh and fully-realized. Whether you're an actor, director, designer, or simply a lover of the Bard, this episode crackles with the same passionate craft that makes every MonsterVox production feel electric. Scott's reflections are packed with practical directorial wisdom, playful world-building ideas, and that unmistakable larger-than-life spirit that turns stories into unforgettable experiences. Ready for more? Hit subscribe right now to the MonsterVox YouTube channel or wherever you get your podcasts, new Rustic Shakespeare episodes drop regularly, alongside Dedicated to the Craft, The Unforgettable Voice, and the hilarious Albatross Café with Marty Merman. You won't want to miss a single moment of this audio folio! And if you're an actor, artist, or creative hungry for affirmations, lessons, and challenges in the craft, especially in this wild age of technology and AI, join Scott Leon Smith's online community The Actor's Affirmation today: https://www.skool.com/the-actors-affirmation/about (https://www.skool.com/the-actors-affirmation/about) Make good fortune guide thee… and we'll see you in the next episode! Scott Leon Smith has worked as a professional actor and director for 25 years in a variety of genres. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting at West Virginia University, where he studied under alumni of the prestigious American Conservatory in San Francisco. He honed his craft in Chicago as part of A Crew of Patches, a traveling theatre company that performed Shakespeare for students. Scott is CEO of Monstervox Productions, where he helps clients by providing specialized voice-over work for advertising, audiobooks, eLearning, podcasting & instructional videos. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or endorsement of its participants, nor of any companies or persons discussed therein. MonsterVox Productions is not responsible for any losses, damage or liabilities that may arise from the use of information contained in this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast are those of its participants and may not be those of any podcasting platform or hosting service utilized in its distribution. MonsterVox Productions, LLC

Who has been a guest on Electric Secrets Variety Podcast

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• Glenda Benevides
• Kelvin Abrams
• Esther Merman
• Agnes
• Amber Wertman

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