In The PODLIGHT is a podcast that explores the post-pandemic landscape of the entertainment industry.
We aim to engage in captivating conversations surrounding the challenges faced by creatives today, including issues related to representation, artificial intelligence, union strikes, streaming platforms, and the ever-evolving economics of entertainment.
Publisher
Grant Kretchick (Host & Producer), Caroline Liem (Host & Producer)
Candido Cornejo Jr & Jesse James Keitel - Intentional Casting
Jesse James Keitel and Candido Cornejo Jr, actor/writer and casting director respectively, speak to advocacy, intentional casting, and their trans-identity & experiences navigating the casting process and on set in a climate that’s healthy, safe and creative both as artists and for artists.
30 Oct 2024
Kim Williams
Casting Executive and Producer Kim Williams strives to elevate the industry, making a significant impact both on-screen and behind the scenes. Kim discusses how her degree in sociology informs her career, particularly in understanding the dynamics of human behavior, collaboration, and social networks. She emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and shares her passion for mentoring the next generation of artists.
23 Oct 2024
Sammi Cannold & Liam Pearce - Neurodiversity and Inclusion on Broadway
Sammi Cannold and Liam Pearce, director and actor respectively, from Broadway's award winning How To Dance in Ohio discuss the impact of the show in de-stigmatizing neurodiversity, accessibility and accommodations on our sets, stages, and community, how the casting process and production embodied equal parts art and activism, and the meaning of the key motto in the disability and autistic communities “nothing about us without us.”
15 Oct 2024
Michelle Sugihara - Moving The Needle With CAPE
Michelle Sugihara, Executive Director of CAPE, shares how the Coalition of Asian Pacific’s in Entertainment is fostering collaboration among diverse organizations, creating a supportive network within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, coalition-building, and amplifying voices and driving systemic change on stage and in front of and behind the camera.
8 Oct 2024
Raja Benz & Greg Geffrard - The Intimacy Professional
Intimacy Professionals Raja Benz & Greg Geffrard, open a window to the role of intimacy directors, choreographers and educators on stage and screen. We discuss navigating the complexities of power dynamics, and their commitment to creating safe, empowering spaces where all voices are respected and where the stories of underrepresented communities are told with integrity and care on stage and screen.
1 Oct 2024
Aurin Squire - The Writer Post-Strike
Aurin Squire, producer, playwright and screenwriter speaks with us about the importance of representation in the Writers Room and perspectives in storytelling at this pivotal moment in the industry
24 Sept 2024
Theresa Wolters - MusiCares in the Grammy Organization
In this episode of In the Podlight, hosts Grant and Caroline speak with Theresa Wolters, Vice President of Health and Human Services at MusiCares. Theresa shares her extensive background in humanitarian work and discusses the critical role MusiCares played during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing nearly $36 million in emergency relief to music professionals. The conversation explores the ongoing challenges within the music industry, the importance of inclusivity, and the organization's commitment to community engagement and philanthropy. Theresa emphasizes the need for compassion and confidentiality in their services, and reflects on her personal inspirations and future goals.
17 Sept 2024
Kim Montelibano Heil & Victor Vazquez - The Economics of Casting
In this episode, casting directors Kim Montelibano Heil and Victor Vazquez discuss the significance of regional theater in the American arts landscape. They explore the role of regional theaters in nurturing new works, the challenges of casting in different mediums, and the economic impacts of the pandemic on the theater industry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of representation, the complexities of casting expenses, and the ongoing efforts to create equitable opportunities for underrepresented voices in the arts. Both guests share personal insights on the journey of an artist, the value of community, and the need for persistence in the face of challenges.
10 Sept 2024
Rebecca Damon - Union Policy + Stance post Actors Strike
Rebecca Damon, executive vice president and New York Local 1 president of SAG-AFTRA, discusses the SAG-AFTRA merger, the importance of sister unions, the impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry, and the need for actors to stay informed, get involved, and take control of their careers.
10 Sept 2024
LaChanze - Inclusion Behind the Scenes on Broadway
In this conversation, Tony Award-winning Broadway actress and producer LaChanze discusses her work as the president of Black Theater United and her mission to create a more inclusive and diverse Broadway. She shares her journey as an actress and producer, the importance of representation in the industry, and her commitment to bringing the work of overlooked artists, such as Alice Childress, to the forefront. LaChanze also talks about her production company and her passion for increasing and diversifying audiences in the theater. Overall, she emphasizes the need for love, connection, and vision in both personal and professional life.
8 Sept 2024
In the Podlight - Teaser
Welcome to In the Podlight, the podcast where we shine a spotlight on creatives from all walks of life. In this teaser episode, hosts Caroline Liem and Grant Kretchik introduce the show’s mission: to celebrate and explore the diverse experiences and identities within the creative industry.
This season, we're diving into thought-provoking discussions with a range of guests who share their unique insights and experiences in the post-pandemic entertainment world.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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