Recorded Aug 29, 2024. Spark The Genius interviews Director Jon Nix about his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself about Justin Pearson and the San Diego Punk Scene. Please support my show by clicking Follow at https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius You can follow all my social media at the links at https://linktree.com/sparkthegenius The s…

Buy Nimrod Vromen's book Prompting Happiness here. He returns for a second episode to talk more about the book he wrote with AI on how to be happy. (Recorded June 21, 2024) An Australian-Israeli thought leader and comedian, and a lawyer by profession, he hosts the podcast Startup Confidential. He was recruited back into the Israeli army following t…

I learn from Nimrod Vromen about how to use AI to write a book, and how to use a creative activity to help cope with a bad situation like war. (Recorded March 7, 2024) An Australian-Israeli thought leader and comedian, and a lawyer by profession, he hosts the podcast Startup Confidential. He was recruited back into the Israeli army following the Oc…

Listen to me interview Israeli comedians Deborah Kaye, Benji Lovitt and Dana Perry Segal, then see them live in Toronto on Sunday, Nov 26, 2023 at their Stand Up For Israel comedy show fundraiser at La Briut. Buy tickets: ⁠https://www.tickettailor.com/events/benjilovitt/1062383⁠ Click Going: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/events/1322001802014745 I inter…

Interview with imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival executive director Naomi Johnson at their press launch (Sep 15, 2023) during #TIFF23 • PR by Ally LaMere-Shedden of Route 504 PR Brought to you by: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free! https://neo.cc/refer/G4K6B…

Interview with DIWAL'OWEEN filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar at Toronto International Film Festival (Sep 11, 2023) • Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my Amazon Merch. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: Free trial of Amazon …

I interview Toronto Director Saffron Cassaday about her documentary Designer Shit. In the doc, Saffron is at her wit’s end after suffering from ulcerative colitis for nearly a decade. She decides to try a promising new treatment known as a Fecal Microbiata Transplant - the act of taking stool from a healthy donor and implanting it into the gut of a…

I interviewed Italian Director Alain Parroni about his movie An Endless Sunday movie, which premiered at #tiff23. He had an interpreter beside him, out of frame. (Filmed Sep 11, 2023, in the restaurant at InterContinental Hotel in Toronto) • Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my Yo…

At Naomi Sniekus's Firecracker Department annual TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) brunch, I met Sarah D. McCarthy and offered to interview her. Afterward, she came to meet me at the Hyatt Regency for a chat. I learned about why she let her hair go gray during the lockdowns and how that's affecting her acting career. (Filmed Sep 9, 2019) •…

#tiff23 | Homecoming | Directors: Anssi Kömi, Suvi West | Interview (Sep 9, 2023) FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my …

Over Skype, while I was on a bus and he was walking around Toronto, I interviewed Kasey Lum, director of TIFF Short Cuts film "Bloom". (Filmed Sep 9, 2023) FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subsc…

At #tiff23 I interviewed the cast and director of the South African thriller Death of a Whistleblower. Top cast: Noxolo Dlamini · Luyanda Masinda ; Irshaad Ally · Albert Loots ; Kathleen Stephens · Astha Patel ; Deon Coetzee · Martin Bezuidenhout ; S'Thandiwe Kgoroge. Directed by Ian Gabriel. (Filmed Sep 8, 2023) • FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content,…

#tiff23 interview | The UmbrellaMen 2 | Director John Barker (Recorded Sep 7, 2023) At #tiff22 I interviewed the cast and director of The Umbrella Men in person. This year the cast is staying in South Africa, but I interviewed them over Zoom about the sequel. And then I interviewed the director in person in Toronto. • FOLLOW ME: For exclusive conte…

#tiff23 interview | The UmbrellaMen 2 | Jaques de Silva, Shamilla Miller, Keenan Arrison, Bronté Snell (Recorded Sep 5, 2023) At #tiff22 I interviewed the cast of The Umbrella Men in person. This year they're staying in South Africa, but I interviewed them over Zoom about the sequel. And they still want me to do a drawing of them again. • FOLLOW ME…

In Toronto, I interviewed Valentyna Sichko: actress, model, improviser, rapper! (Sep 20, 2022) FOLLOW ME: For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY M…

I interviewed Director Vinay Shukla, Cinematographer Amaan Shaikh about their documentary While We Watched on Sep 18, 2022. The New York Times says: "This documentary about the veteran broadcast journalist Ravish Kumar is less an inspiring tale than a wake-up call for India." I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews w…

I interviewed Director Laura Gonçalves at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 16, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews were longer chats in hotel rooms or restaurants. I'll post some of th…

I interviewed Director Robert Connolly, Actress Radha Mitchell, Actress Ilsa Fogg about their Australian film Blueback at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 16, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some …

I interviewed Actress Jung So-Min, Actor Seo In-Guk, Director Hongsun Kim about their movie Project Wolf Hunting at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 14, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interv…

Martika Ramirez Escobar is a director based in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. I interviewed her at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 13, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews wer…

The cast of the South African film The Umbrella Men at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 12, 2022. Shamilla Miller Keena Arrison Jaques De Silva Bronté Snell John Barker I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and s…

Keegan-Michael Key on the red carpet for Wendell & Wild at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 11, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews were longer chats in hotel rooms or restaurants. I'l…

Actress Lily James on the red carpet for What's Love Got To Do With It? at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 11, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews were longer chats in hotel rooms or …

Actor Jack Doolan on the red carpet for Sisu at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sep 9, 2022. I interviewed talent at TIFF, which was Sep 9-19, 2022. Most interviews were very short chats on red carpets. But some red carpet chats were a bit longer, and some interviews were longer chats in hotel rooms or restaurants. I'll post some …

Dr. Kien Vuu is one of the most sought-after anti-aging/human optimization physicians in the U.S. We talked at Podfest in Orlando on May 29, 2022. I told him about my stomach pains, which I thought were stress. But later that night, I called an ambulance and went to the hospital and they told me I had a kidney stone. Listen to his Thrive State Podc…

Kenny Ortiz and his girlfriend saw me at Podfest and asked to interview me for the first episode of his podcast. We found a bench outside and he recorded the audio. I suggested we film it too, so his girlfriend filmed with my phone. He asked me about how to get clarity about one's purpose in life. (Recorded May 28, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando, Flori…

Hannah King works for Nate Woodbury's Be The Hero Studios. Nate wrote the book A Hero’s Guide to Influence on YouTube: Leverage YouTube for Lead Generation. I chatted with Hannah at her booth at Podfest in Orlando on May 28, 2022. Watch this episode on YouTube. For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Fol…

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach and host of the podcast Living Fearless Today. I sat down with him before his talk at Podfest. He told me about little known podcast apps that can help your podcast get discovered by the hidden 15% of the world. (Recorded May 28, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando, Florida) Watch this episode on YouTube. For e…

Eric Fleishman, known as Eric The Trainer, passed away on November 24, 2022. I was blessed to interview him on May 28, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando. I said hi to him in the lobby and instantly felt like he was my best friend and right away agreed to sit down with me for this chat. I was hoping we would be friends forever. But I guess we still will be…

Civilla Morgan hosts 2 podcasts: Childless Not By Choice and Not Just Another Religion And Politics Podcast. She also wrote the book Down Again. (Recorded May 27, 2022 at Podfest in Orlando, Florida) Watch this episode on YouTube. For exclusive content, subscribe to my Patreon. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter. Follow me on Instagram. For a free…

Nancy May is a family caregiver authority who teaches families how to avoid the tricks and traps of aging care industry. I did this interview with her on a bench outside at Podfest in Orlando with the intent to post it on TikTok. But now I'm posting it as a podcast too. (Recorded May 27, 2022) Buy Nancy's book How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies…

Letty Wong is a digital marketing expert in Toronto, and she posts on Instagram about her travels and food. She teaches us how to be popular on Instagram like she is. We were sitting outside in Ottawa's ByWard Market, as we talked, a huge storm started - It was called "May 2022 Canadian derecho" and did a lot of damage. (recorded May 21, 2022) Watc…

I interview Nicole (Wei-Tung) Ling: University of Toronto student, journalist, activist, model from Taiwan. (Nov 20, 2022) 👇 HOW TO FOLLOW & SUPPORT ME, AND GET DEALS & FREE MONEY 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.…

I interview Ken Solomon & L. Jon Wertheim, Executive Producers of RIVALS, a compelling look at the high-profile, storied college football matchup between two of the top Division I football programs in NCAA history - University of Michigan and Ohio State University - narrated by Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons (who was born in Michigan but …

I interview Peter Karl, Director/Writer of RIVALS, a compelling look at the high-profile, storied college football matchup between two of the top Division I football programs in NCAA history—University of Michigan and Ohio State University—narrated by Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons (who was born in Michigan but remains a rabid Ohio Buckey…

I interview Colin Stetson, composer of The Menu film soundtrack (Nov 14, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit…

I interview Actress Isabelle Bidal, a rising star in Ottawa. (Oct 28, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit ca…

I interview Tim Williams, composer of the soundtrack for the movie Pearl. (Oct 11, 2022) Here's the press release from his publicist:(September 15, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA) – Today, A24 Music released the single “Pearl Main Titles” from the Pearl Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Tyler Bates & Timothy Williams, listen here. The full 1…

I interview Vilteau Dilvas, Ottawa City Council candidate in 2022 (Oct 5, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credi…

I interview Gregory "Jreg" Guevara, Ottawa Mayoral Candidate and popular YouTuber (Oct 5, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo…

I interview Korean Cultural Centre Canada Director Sungeun Lee at Ottawa Korean Film Festival (Sep 27, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for…

I interview a Brazilian brother and sister at Ottawa Korean Film Festival (Sep 27, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash b…

I interview K-Pop fan Xie Xie at Ottawa Korean Film Festival. (Sep 27, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit c…

I interviewed Uraguayan director Marco Caltieri at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 26, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for t…

I interviewed Fiorella Spitzer, an Animator in town from Budapest, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 25, 2023) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 f…

I interview Lindsay Knowler, Animation Trainer & 2D Pipeline Consultant, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 25, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get…

I interview Nicolas Mayeur, VFX Artist & Director, based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 24, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo5…

I interview Nikita Diakur, Russian-born filmmaker based in Mainz, Germany, at Ottawa International Animation Festival. (Sep 24, 2022) My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians g…

Film Director Britt Raes helps me interview Animator Natasha Armolavicius at Ottawa International Animation Festival on Sep 24, 2022. Brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing …

Grace An, Toronto animator. I interviewed her at Ottawa International Animation Festival on Sep 24, 2022. #oiaf #oiaf22 My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ Canadians get $50 for sig…