Black & A Half Podcast Episode #57: Erica Rhodes

Comedian and Actress Erica Rhodes joins the program for a special one on one interview with Silas. Erica was out in Seattle performing at Laughs Comedy Club and Silas managed to get her to come on the podcast, but Manny was already booked up. But we had to still get an episode because Erica is incredibly funny and will likely take this whole show to new heights.

 

 

About The Guest

Erica Rhodes

Erica co-hosts Bil Dwyer’s Stardumb!, a game and talk show comedy hybrid that has sold out three times at San Francisco Sketchfest, and stars major guest comedy players like Zach Galifianakis, Simon Helberg, Oscar Nunez, Adam Scott, Mike White, and Maria Bamford.  She is also a fast-rising standup comic with appearances on Comedy Central’s @ Midnight, AXS’ Live at Gotham and the syndicated Comics Unleashed.  In 2015, she performed standup at San Francisco Sketchfest, the Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin, TX), the Blue Whale Comedy Festival (Tulsa, OK), and the Boston Comedy Festival.

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Black & A Half Episode #54: Samantha Rund Returns

Samantha Rund returns on this very special episode of Black & A Half. On this episode they discuss the Mega Millions Jackpot, Netflix cancellations, and they get very personal and discuss Manny’s recent death in his family, which is why he has been away from the show for the last month. Like, subscribe on iTunes and share. Thank you for your support.

 

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #46: Samantha Rund

On this episode of Black And A Half, The Podcast, Manny and Silas welcome multi-ethnic actor and comedian, Samantha Rund. Samantha acted in a recent short film that Silas directed. We also have a guest co-host for this one.
About Samantha
Samantha Rund is an actor and comic who has performed all around the country. A graduate of Northwestern University, University of Washington (MFA in acting), and Second City’s Conservatory and Directing Programs, she found her way into stand up comedy and hasn’t looked back since. A versatile performer she’s appeared in countless plays, commercials, and independent films. Festival credits include: Burbank Comedy Festival, LA Diversity in Comedy Festival, Ventura Comedy Festival, Glendale Laughs Comedy Festival, and Funny Women Fest LA. Follow her on instagram @SamanthaRund for upcoming shows.

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #43: Lindsey T. H. Jackson

On this episode, we welcome actor, artist, lifestyle coach, movement coach…. and so much more –  Lindsey T. H. Jackson. She joins us today to talk about the newplay she is performing in with Silas, Colonize It!, a scifi political parody playing at The Ballard Underground in Seattle – January 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th. We talk about swimming pools, Sam’s Club, scripts, and Manny starting race riots. It’s a fun listen.

About Our Guest

Lindsey is more than just a wonderful actor. Lindsey received her B.F.A. from Emerson University in Dance and Theater and her M.A. from Lesley University in Social Sciences with a focus on holistic health modalities and community development. She has worked and trained as a dancer, health instructor, muscular therapist and life-coach in Europe, Asia, and Australia for more than thirteen years. In this time, she attained degrees and certifications in Muscular Therapy, Thai Massage, Enneagram Coaching, Career Coaching and the full sweep of Pilates practicum. This broad international experience is reflected in her integrative practice methodology.

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When not in the studio Lindsey continues to pursue her artistic side through writing, performing and storytelling. She is blessed to have a pigeon pair of beautiful children and a “totally awesome husband.”

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #36: Scandal From Bohemia

This episode is a great interview with Scandal From Bohemia, a Seattle local burlesque performer, actor,  and all around great person. Scandal recently stepped into the role of producer and produced a show called “Exit Stage Naked,” a burlesque show performed entirely to the music of Rush. We talk about that, how she got into burlesque, her move to Seattle, and a lot more.

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Black and A Half Podcast Episode #35: Jenny Buehler and Carolyn Hastings

Two members of The Bodacious Ladyhood, Jenny Buehler and Carolyn Hastings, stop by the studio to talk to Silas and Guest Co-Host Jasmine Silvera about a production of Outdoor Trek they are performing in this summer. They talk about Outdoor Trek, the origin story of the Bodacious Ladyhood, Disneyland, and much more.

Carolyn Hastings

Jenny Buehler

Outdoor Trek is a yearly re-creation of different Star Trek episode, live and outdoor.This year, they are doing the TOS episode Day of The Dove. It’s a really fun production that you have to check out. Here is a link to more information about the production: http://www.helloearthproductions.com/

Check out more about The Bodacious Ladyhood at their website: http://www.bodaciousladyhood.com/

Guest Co-Host: Jasmine Silvera, http://jasminesilvera.com/

Hosts: Silas Lindenstein, Manny Martin (Not appearing in this episode)

 

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #33 – Christan Leonard

This week on Black and A Half we welcome one of the directors of the locally-shot web series, Northern Belles.  On this episode they talk about fermented tea (can’t spell it), Silas tries to understand how Christan has never seen Star Trek, and Manny is given homework to watch some musicals.

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #32: Nicole Santora

This episode of Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with actress Nicole Santora! Nicole talks about her latest film out Haskell (which will be at the Seattle International Film Festival), the Red Sox, movie loves scenes, racism, the Mandela Effect, and much more.

 

Nicole Santora is a graduate of the University of Hawaii. This Seattle based actor has been featured on Grimm, Leverage, and your Mom’s house. She’ll deny her nerdiness but dresses up her family in Star Trek outfits.

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Black and A Half Episode #13: Lorraine Montez

lorraine.photoOn this episode of Black & A Half, Manny Martin and Silas Lindenstein sit down with Lorraine Montez, actor and producer, as she gets ready for the release of her new web series “Locally Grown.” They have a very fun and great talk about putting together this fun web series, discuss the recent Cheerios commercial, and they get into a deep discussion about out of body experiences.

 

 

 

 

 

About The Guest

LorraineLorraine Montez possesses extensive professional credits in film and theater. She is the founder of Abundant Productions and works her expertise as executive producer, producer, director, writer, and marketing goddess. She has also worked as an executive producer, producer, writer, UPM or AD for numerous indie productions in Seattle and surrounding areas. Her most recent endeavor is producing for Abundant’s web series Locally Grown and moderating Abundant Story Playground – and experiential experience for writers to strengthen scripts in progress and actors to strengthen character skills. Lorraine also has more than 15 years of experience as a professional acting coach. In addition to her film work, Lorraine is an award-winning communications professional with more than 13 years of experience in marketing, writing, media relations and conceptual and business development. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Three-Camera Technique Certificate from Los Angeles Valley College, and a PR Certificate from University of Washington.

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