It's about people, places, arts, food, culture, putting positive energy in the world, how all of us have something to say or maybe we don't, drugs, exercise (or exorcise, if you spell it wrong!), laziness, motivation, breathing! The connection we all share on the planet and quite possibly getting away from the pedestrian level of consciousness.
Music by Jon Griffin.
Episode 137 with Gary Goldstein, where we talk about Gary's career as a screenwriter, author, and journalist. Gary shared his journey from working as a movie publicist at Universal Studios to becoming a successful writer of TV films, screenplays, and novels, including his most recent book the dogs-and-divorce comedy "Canine Custody" which was published in September. We discussed his writing process, which varies between detailed outlining for screenplays and more improvisational approaches for books. Gary's advice for aspiring writers is to be prepared, take courses, and have realistic expectations about the business. The conversation also covered Gary's experiences working with celebrities during press tours, his current work as a freelance entertainment writer for the LA Times, and the challenges of the current screenwriting market compared to when he started.
Learn more about Gary: https://www.garygoldsteinla.com/
🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.
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Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
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11 Oct 2026
Award-winning Actor, Playwright, and Screenwriter, Seth Panitch
On today's episode I have Seth Panitch, an award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and filmmaker who recently published his first novel "Antique." Seth shared his career journey from writing Jaws 2 in third grade to becoming a theater professor at the University of Alabama, where he heads the MFA acting program. He discussed how the idea for "Antique" came from watching Antiques Roadshow and seeing how appraisers help people discover the value of family heirlooms, which led him to write a novel about identity and finding worth in both objects and people. Seth explained his writing process, which involved extensive research and multiple drafts over a year and a half, ultimately selling the book to Grand Central Publishing. He described his current book tour across 27 cities and shared that approximately 2,800 copies have been sold in the first five months, emphasizing that his main goal is to continue writing rather than seeking fame or bestseller status.
Get all the info here: https://sethpanitch.com/
🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.
Want to be a guest on Were You Still Talking?? Send Joel Albrecht a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17479536339826768613f136d
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
3 Oct 2026
What Does Wealth Mean to You with David Gottfried
Episode134 What Does Wealth Mean to You with David Gottfried
Had an amazing time talking to David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council. We started with the meaning of wealth then we talked about his new book, Regen360, which presents an operating system for a regenerative Earth, emphasizing the need to shift from a focus on financial wealth to valuing life and life-sustaining systems. He explained the concept of green building, detailing its environmental and economic benefits, and shared his personal journey from real estate development to becoming a leader in the green building movement. The discussion also touched on the challenges of climate change, the limitations of current sustainability efforts, and the potential role of AI in helping humanity evolve and address environmental issues. David concluded with a hopeful outlook, encouraging personal reflection and action to align with a more sustainable and truthful way of living.
Learn more and get the book: https://regen360.net/
🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.
Want to be a guest on Were You Still Talking?? Send Joel Albrecht a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17479536339826768613f136d
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
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