Derek Sheen joins the show for an in depth look at horror, comedy, and Derek’s path as a comedian. Samantha Rund fills in for Manny Martin as he was out sick for the episode.
About Our Guest: Derek Sheen
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Live from GeekGirlCon 2018 in Seattle, WA, it’s Black & A Half! Manny & Silas walked around the convention and interviewed attendees, exhibitors, and cosplayers to get a sense of the convention. This was their first time at GeekGirlCon and they highly recommend it.
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Special EXTRA edition of Black & A Half. This is Manny and Silas’ first movie review episode, which will be a new spin off called – “Black & A Half Reviews.” For this episode, they reviewed the new horror film – Halloween (2018), starring Jamie Lee Curtis and other actors we didn’t care about.
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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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Musician Kate Voss joins today with guest host Jasmine Silvera filling in for Manny. Silas and Jasmine talk to Kate about her musical journey and what lead her to be selected as the winner of the NW Jazz Vocalist of the Year by Earshot Magazine. She also discusses her primary performances with Sundae + Mr. Goessl, her Duo Specialty jazz act.
About Our Guest
Kate Voss has been a bubbling volcano her entire life. And she’s about to blow you away. She received Special Mention at the Seattle-Kobe Jazz Vocal Queen contest in both 2014 and 2016. After being nominated 2 years in a row, in 2016 she received the esteemed NW Vocalist of the Year Award from Earshot Magazine. For the past 15 years, Seattle has been her home and she’s been politely leaving her mark in artsy corners and creative hubs all over this city. In the early days, her art took form as an actress, director, playwright, songwriter and piano instructor. Seamlessly moving into the music scene with indie bands such as Argo and A Breakthrough in Field Studies to weirdo pop like Mannequin BBQ and The Stevedore to western swing with the Western Bluebirds and a complicated relationship with old/alt country, (Check out Collapsible Rodeo featuring sweet sister harmonies) Voss has done it all. And her favorite is a four letter word in this city: jazz. Kate puts the term (and genre) in perspective with such projects as Sundae + Mr. Goessl and Kate Voss & The Big Boss Band. (Sundae + Mr. Goessl being her vintage-inspired nationally touring duo with husband and guitarist Jason Goessl. )
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Author TJ Berry joins the program to talk about her debut book “Space Unicorn Blues.” She talks to Manny & Silas about the Marvel Cinemanic Universe, becoming an author, politics, and Silas’ Taco Bell disappoint.Remember to Like, Subscribe, and share the episode.Sponsors:
This episode is sponsored by Silas Lindenstein of Skyline Properties. Interested in residential home buying or selling in the Seattle Area, go to www.SilasGetsReal.com.
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About the AuthorTJ Berry has been a political blogger, bakery owner, and spent a disastrous two weeks working in a razor blade factory. She now writes science fiction from Seattle with considerably fewer on-the-job injuries. Her debut novel, Space Unicorn Blues, was published in July 2018 from Angry Robot Books. She’s on Twitter @TJaneBerry.
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It is a “host” episode of Black & A Half, when for the first time ever, they just sit down and talk to each other with no guest. This week they discuss video games, how bad Netflix movies are and a variety of current events. Thank you for your support, please share, like, and subscribe on iTunes.
Here’s a picture from too long ago. They are older now. And more fed.
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Brian Trendler and Marcelle Allen from Laftech, a company that teaches people how to improve their business and lives using humor as a tool, joins Black & A Half this week. They discuss job shaming, working multiple jobs, Trader Joe’s, celebrities who aren’t our heroes anymore, growing up poor/middle class.
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This episode is sponsored by Silas Lindenstein of Skyline Properties. Interested in residential home buying or selling in the Seattle Area, go to www.SilasGetsReal.com.
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About Our Guests
Marcelle Allen, Co-Founder
Marcelle’s journey when developing LAF Tech
included her need to find and embrace humor
and comedy amidst grief and tragedy. Famous for
leading with quotes like, “Humor heals,” she knows
the truth behind those words and chooses to laugh
and find the joy in others, versus the alternatives.
She’s curious, supportive, encouraging, and a techie
by nature. She knows anyone who’s developing a
digital presence must remain remarkable and
memorable for their brand to take off and knowing
the fundamentals of improv will bring courage and
resiliency to any presenter. Also, when you meet her,
ask her what her nickname is.
Brian Trendler, Founder
If there could be a PHD or Degree for laughter,
Brian’s earned it. While suffering through countless
corporate jobs in the tech industry, management
and sales, he realized what was wrong with
everyone: no one laughed. To their detriment, humor
is rarely ever attempted to brought into the business
world. This had to stop! Soon after Brian and Marcelle
Allen met, they created LAF Tech and now provide
Mini Workshops, larger-scale Corporate Trainings,
and individual Laughter Coach sessions. Brian finds
humor in everything, from his experiences onstage
20+ years ago as a comedian, to business owner,
small business serial networker, and now Laughter
Coach. His quick-wit, charm, and command of any
stage makes him an experience to watch, and a fantastic person to learn from.
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John Reviewer joined Manny & Silas this week on Black & A Half. John is the voice behind the podcast About to Review. John comes in to talk movies, about how he became a professional movie reviewer, and how he started his movie review podcast. John is an anonymous face on the internet and we felt honored to see the man behind the voice, as most people never have.
About Our Guest
John Reviewer, AKA “That Guy Named John” is a multi-ethnic Seattle based film critic. His podcast covers mainstream and independent movie reviews, geek news, and he also interviews everyone from 12 year old first time actors & filmmakers, to Oscar winning directors. He travels across North America covering film/ web festivals and comic conventions, and he is always looking to provide a platform to highlight diverse and underrepresented creators in the community.
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Chris Zapata, comedian and life coach, sits down comes to Black & A Half to talk movies, dj’ing, Silas’ love of disaster movies, Manny’s love of rom-coms, and current events. Chris also talks about how he become a life coach and how people can straighten their life our with a coach.
About the guest
Chris Zapata is a native and resident of Seattle,WA. He has the ability to help people laugh at life, and not take it so seriously. This is what makes his brand of comedy unique —- He relates to the hearts’ of the people by sharing his life and everyday events.
“Life is meant to be experienced with lightness” is his message.
When he is not working on comedy, Chris is passionately pursuing to develop himself and better his life. He has trained with over 7 mystics, Spiritual teachers and intuition teachers. His influences stem from Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Mike Dooley and John Price. He also has trained in NLP and leadership training. Chris gains some of his experience from being a chaplain for 10 years. Chris’s mission is to assist people to clear out and release their blocks to live their best life and embrace their greatness.
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