THE AKIVA ABSTRACT

About THE AKIVA ABSTRACT

Conversations with boundary-pushers in art, fashion, music, tech, and beyond. Join me as we navigate the ever-evolving cultural landscape where worlds intersect. Akiva Alpert is an international visual artist, and designer.

Publisher

AKIVA ALPERT

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Sept 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   #40 - Olivier Megaton (Director of Taken 2, Taken 3, Transporter 3, Colombiana)

   Olivier Megaton is a French film director, screenwriter, and visual artist best known for directing the international action films Taken 2 and Taken 3, starring Liam Neeson, Transporter 3, starring Jason Statham, and Colombiana, starring Zoe Saldaña. Beginning his creative career in graffiti, painting, and graphic art, Megaton transitioned into music videos and filmmaking before establishing himself in international action cinema through his collaborations with filmmaker and producer Luc Besson. His filmography also includes The Red Siren and Netflix's The Last Days of American Crime. With a career spanning independent filmmaking, visual art, and major Hollywood productions, Megaton has built a distinctive body of work connecting his artistic roots with some of the most recognizable action franchises of the past two decades. The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert, 10% off your first month Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9, use code AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order Ryze: https://get.aspr.app/SH1mo6, use code AKIVAALPERT15 for 15% off your order Ember: https://ember.com/ Eargasm Earplugs: use code AKIVA10 for 10% off your order Prophets of AI: https://prophetsofai.com/ NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id…Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/akiva

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   #39 - Hays & Ryan Holladay (Resident Evil, Weapons, Barbarian)

   Hays and Ryan Holladay are BMI Award-winning composers, sound artists and multimedia artists, best known for scoring Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil and Weapons. They also contributed music to Cregger’s Barbarian, and their screen work includes Netflix’s Roommates and HBO’s Class Action Park. The brothers won their first BMI Film, TV & Visual Media Award in 2026 for Weapons. Longtime collaborators of Cregger, Hays and Ryan are also acclaimed experimental musicians whose work spans film, immersive audio and technology, including their pioneering location-aware project Bluebrain. Ryan is a Senior TED Fellow, and the brothers have presented their work on the TED stage and created installations for Dolby, Bose and the U.S. Embassy in London. Links: Instagram — Ryan Holladay instagram.com/ryanholladay (https://www.instagram.com/ryanholladay/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) The Holladay Brothers — SOZO Artist Page The Holladay Brothers (https://sozomedia.com/holladaybrothers?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Official Resident Evil Movie Website residentevil.movie (https://residentevil.movie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Sony Pictures — Resident Evil Resident Evil at Sony Pictures (https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/residentevil8?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Resident Evil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — Hays Holladay & Ryan Holladay Apple Music - Web Player (https://music.apple.com/us/album/resident-evil-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/6808352564?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Apple Music Listen to the Resident Evil soundtrack (https://music.apple.com/us/album/resident-evil-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/6808352564?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

3. 

   9 Jul 2026

   #38 - Branden Steineckert (Rancid, The Used)

   Branden Steineckert is an American drummer, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and a rare connective figure between 2000s post-hardcore and modern punk rock. Best known today as the drummer of Rancid, Steineckert first made his mark as a founding member and original drummer of The Used, helping shape the band’s early sound, identity, and breakthrough era. His work appears on the band’s self-titled debut, Maybe Memories, and In Love and Death, releases that went on to become platinum-certified touchstones for a generation of emo, post-hardcore, and alternative rock fans. After The Used, Branden joined Rancid, stepping into one of punk rock’s most respected institutions and continuing a career built on endurance, reinvention, and underground credibility. Beyond the stage, he has worked across production, songwriting, directing, brand-building, and sports culture, including Ghost Pickleball and his role as the creator of Real Salt Lake’s anthem “Believe.” In this episode of The Akiva Abstract, Branden joins Akiva Alpert for a conversation about The Used, Rancid, punk rock, survival, sobriety, reinvention, band dynamics, creative independence, and what it takes to keep building a life in music after decades in the scene. Follow Branden Steineckert: @brandensteineckert Follow Rancid: @rancid Follow Ghost Pickleball: @ghostpickleball The Akiva Abstract Sponsors: BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert, 10% off your first month Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9, use code AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order Ryze: https://get.aspr.app/SH1mo6, use code AKIVAALPERT15 for 15% off your order Ember: https://ember.com/ Eargasm Earplugs: use code AKIVA10 for 10% off your order Prophets of AI: https://prophetsofai.com/ NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id… Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/akiva

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YouTube views

1,018

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

68

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