Representative Anna V. Eskamani is an Orlando native and daughter of Iranian immigrants. She is the first Iranian-American to serve in the Florida Legislature.
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141. Han Allred on Spaceface, a documentary about Michael Allred
Today I talk with indie filmmaker Han Allred. Han is making a documentary about his father comic book creator Michael Allred, who is best known for his comic Madman.
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140. David Walker on comics and film
David F. Walker is an award-winning comic book writer, author, filmmaker, journalist, and educator. His work in comic books includes Shaft, Luke Cage, Occupy Avengers, Power Man and Iron Fist, Nighthawk and his most recent work Bitter Root and Naomi.
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139. Marissa Meyer on her love of writing, adventure, and books
Marissa Meyer is the USA Today–and #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Heartless, The Lunar Chronicles, and The Renegades Trilogy.
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138. Director Trish Sie on how movement is a form of storytelling
Trish Sie is an award-winning director and choreographer. She recently directed Pitch Perfect 3 and Step Up: All In, and, is best known for her choreography on many of OK Go’s viral music videos. One of my favorites is where she choreographed the band dancing in zero gravity. Trish is also the creator, composer, and writer of the musical science-based children’s show, The Snark-a-Snoops. Trish and I go way back, so join us on our reunion, as we chat directing, film, and dance. It is an honor to talk with guests like Trish, and I hope to continue to bring these conversations to you. In order to help me do that, please share this podcast with others.
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137. Chinese New Year traditions
Happy Chinese New Year of the Rat! Lunar New Year is January, 25, 2020 this year, so today I am doing a special Chinese New Year episode!
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136. Reflection on Pui Chan: Kung Fu Pioneer, plus immigration and Hong Kong protests
Today I thought I would take some time to discuss a few hot topics in the news: immigration, democracy, and the protests that have been happening in Hong Kong.
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135. Dan John on education and fitness
My recurring guest Dan John has taken me on this incredible journey through T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, or The Sword in the Stone. In previous episodes with Dan, we discuss everything from fitness philosophy to musicals.
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134. Michael Boyle on the impacts of social media on fitness
I am so fortunate to be able to talk to all of the best in the business. Today is no exception as Michael Boyle joins me again on the show.
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