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 #45: HB Radke

This week on Black And A Half, Manny and Silas welcome HB Radke, who played all of the music for Silas’ Parody CD Frozen In Carbonite. HB is a man of many talents and we were able to touch on just a few of those.
About Our Guest: HB Radke
HB Radke has performed for over 45 of his 50 years. A whiz on the trumpet at the age of 6, HB played his first gig with Connie Stevens and Rich Little. With the helpful tutelage of HB’s father, former Harry James lead trumpeter Fred Radke, he started his own big band just a year and a half later.
The HB Radke Orchestra became an instant hit in the Seattle area. Local TV performances ultimately led to command performances for Presidents’ Ronald Reagan and George Bush, as well as numerous national TV shows. As HB grew older so did the band. He studied at the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, and took a side trip into the world of Disco and House music production.

Today HB is an accomplished writer of songs and screenplays. He is a creative content creator of visual and audio media. When he’s not “making a thing” he’s spoiling his Pugs.

Check out HB at these links:

bit.ly/gkshow
hbradke.bandcamp.com

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Black and A Half Podcast #44: Birungi

This week we have the hilarious Seattle local comedian that goes by only one name: Birungi.

 

About Birungi

Birungi is a Ugandan comedian based out of Seattle, Washington. For the last 3 years, he has been a regular feature at various shows in Seattle, Olympia, Boston, LA, San Diego and Portland. A business graduate from Seattle University, he is a cubicle nerd by day and a performer at night.

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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 #40: Abraham Tadesse & Kait Noir

This week on Black and A Half, Manny and Silas sit down with two guests; local Seattle comic Abraham Tadesse and Alternative model Kait Noir. They talk about the recent sexual harassment/sexual assault allegations that are making headlines around the nation as well as what’s happening in the local Seattle scene and how that comedy community is responding. They also talk to Kait about the product line of adult toys she is representing now from Wicked Daddy Academy.

 

    Seattle Comic & Black Man, Abraham Tadesse

                   Alternative Model, Kait Noir

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Black And A Half Episode #39: Stefi Hallstrom

This week on Black And A Half, Stefi Hallstrom joins the program. Stefi is a host and salesperson for the popular trivia company Geeks Who Drink. Stefi has produced Stand Up Comedy Cancer Benefits in the past, is a fellow geek, and had a short stint as an open mic comic. We have lots of laughs on this episode talking about disaster movies, HBO Shows, Trivia, cable television, and cops attacking nurses.

Manny and Silas also introduce a new segment to the show, The BlackBag or HalfBag, where they answer listener questions on the show.

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Black And A Half Podcast Episode #38: Nigel Larson

Manny Martin Returns!

Comedian Nigel Larson is our guest!

We talk about Nigel’s experience with a Nazi flag.

We laugh a lot! Check out episode #38!!!

Nigel Larson is a Seattle based comic that performs all over the United States and Canada. He’s competed in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and is a favorite at comedy clubs everywhere.

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Black And A Half Podcast #37: Shannon Koyano

Today we have a great treat for you. Not only is our guest the hilarious local comic Shannon Koyano, but we also have Nicole Santora back as a guest co-host.

 

About Our Guest

Shannon Koyano is a Seattle stand up comic. She is co-producer of Odd Babes Production alongside Danielle KL Gregiore and Aisha Farhoud. Shannon has been lucky enough to perform all over the Pacific Northwest and continues to do so as often as she can.

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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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