This week Adam is chatting with two incredible artists and activists! Adam Odsess-Rubin and Adam Ashraf Elsayigh from National Queer Theater are on the show chatting about their incredible journeys as well the phenomenal Criminal Queerness Festival which is happening right now (June 2020)! We also speak on what "Criminal Queerness" means to the two artists, what they hope people will get out of the Festival, and a bit about the journey's of queer artists living in countries where it's illegal to...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Just a few days after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling, Adam is joined by Eric Lesh , the Executive Director of the LGBT Bar Association of NY . The two are chatting about Eric’s journey as a lawyer and his work in the realm of LGBTQ rights and advocacy. Eric is also talking through many of the laws that are currently in place in our system that many do not know about that are a danger to LGBTQ community and people of color. Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Talkback with Adam Mace on iTunes! F...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Adam is chatting with John Fagan on the show this week! John is the Founder and CEO of Doorkee, a new company that is making waves in the world of New York Apartment Rentals. John is also chatting about his journey from practicing law to consulting and finally landing on this new path of becoming an entrepreneur. Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Talkback with Adam Mace on iTunes! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Adam is joined by Tegan Miller who is chatting all about her amazing new arts company, MTC Music Academy! She is telling us where she came up with the concept of MTC Music Academy, her journey to NYC from Kentucky and what her and her company are doing to adapt in these strange times! She and Adam are also chatting about the how they first met, the first time they worked together, and the importance of community. For more info on MTC Music Academy: www.mtcmusicacademy.com Follow on Facebook: @Th...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 55
This week Adam is joined by Evan Paquette a.k.a. Magic Evan! Evan is teaching us a little about magic and a whole lot about how he uses magic as an artist and educator. He is giving us the story of how he first got into magic, some of his favorite illusions and what he’s doing now during these crazy times to keep the magic alive. He also is talking about his recent feature in Business Insider & PIX11. He also has given Talkback listeners a special treat! So make sure to listen to the end! Fo...
May 06, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 54
In this new episode, Adam is chatting with Natalie Musumeci who is a reporter for The New York Post. Natalie is chatting about her journey in the world of journalism. She’s telling some exciting stories, speaking about her time with both the NY Daily News and the NY Post, and giving great incite on being a part of the news media in 2020. In addition, Natalie is also speaking on the change in culture towards the press in the current political climate. Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Tw...
Apr 29, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 53
One of the hit show's of last season, Rags Parkland Sings the Songs of the Future has just released it's Original Cast Recording. Adam is joined by the creator and star of Rags Parkland, Andrew R. Butler as well as one of the orchestrators and members of the cast, Jessie Linden. The two are chatting about the musical's journey, how Andrew came up with the concept and created the piece, when Jessie came on board as a collaborator and cast member and their journeys in the American Theatre. Plus: S...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 52
It's The Talkback's 50TH EPISODE! Oh my word, can you even believe?! We are celebrating episode 50 with a special guest, the incomparable Sam McKelvie! Sam is chatting about her new company, IE Fitness, how she got started in the world of fitness and what she’s offering in these self isolating times! These are trying time and Sam is building up communities through Inclusion, Encouragement, and Fitness! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_...
Apr 01, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Adam is chatting with Jacquelyn Bell, fresh off of a run as Producer on the hit show Emojiland! Jackie is telling us about her journey to becoming a producer, what got her into it in the first place and when she discovered Emojiland. She also chatting about the evolution we have as people in the industry as well as her art activism work with the Broadway Advocacy Coalition! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast...
Mar 25, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Crazy times in our world but we still have stories left to tell! Judicial Candidate, Maria Aragona is on the show and is chatting about her journey to becoming a lawyer, her decision to run for Civil Court Judge, and the process of getting on that ballot! We are also chatting about all of the unprecedented things happening in our world right now as result Covid-19. Maria is in the midst of a campaign towards the June Primary and is filling us in on the responsibilities of Civil Court Judges in N...
Mar 18, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 48
What is it like to sit down with women who have been through the most heart-wrenching situations and survived to tell the tale? Well Caitlin Van Mol is on the show chatting about how she does it on her new podcast, "I Survived..." Caitlin is talking about how her developed the show which is based on the A&E series of the same name as, why it's important to hear these stories now, and why this season is focusing specifically on women's stories of survival. Make sure to listen to this chat and...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Adam is celebrating Women's History Month with a lineup of creative, inspiring, and dynamic female guests! The first of these guests is the very talented Kate Hensler! Kate is chatting about her amazing company, On Deck Integrated Communications, as well as her journey in creating and building bands for bands, sports teams, and her recent move into the world of Professional Wrestling. Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Joining Adam this week is Josh Vogel! Josh is chatting about all about NYC architecture, archiving and urban policy. Josh is the Founder of NYC Urbanism, the Curator at The Skyscraper Museum, and sits on the Cobble Hill Association. Josh is giving us the run-down on some major changes happening to NYC including the proposed borough based jail plan, the goal of closing Riker's Island and the evolution and revitalization of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Whether you live in NYC or not this is a f...
Feb 26, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Forget all you know about Yoga...well...okay, don't forget anything you know about Yoga. But, get ready to learn about a new form of it as Adam is joined by Nora Moutrane who is telling us all about her new form, "Musical Theatre Yoga." Nora is chatting about her journey as a Yogi and Artist, what led her on her journey to yoga and where she hopes Musical Theatre Yoga will go in the future! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Pod...
Feb 19, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 44
The incomparable Lainie Munro is on the show! Lainie is telling us about her journey in the world of Theatre as an Actor, Dancer, Singer, Choreographer and Director. She is also explaining how she’s become one of the most well-know Theatre Dance Teachers in NYC and the creator of “The Shaa.” Also tune in to learn about the time she played Adam’s older sister! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 43
This week Adam is pulling from one of his episodes of TURNBUCKLE PODCAST and airing an amazing chat with Australian Indie Wrestling Sensation, The Queen of Heartcore, Shazza McKenzie! Shazza is taking us through her journey, how she got into wrestling, her time in SHINE Wrestling , Professional Wrestling Alliance, Shimmer Women Athletes, WWE NXT , and AEW -- including her iconic All Out moment with Dr. Britt Baker! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Ins...
Jan 15, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Adam is back from holiday break with an all new episode! He's joined by the wonderful, Rachel Berger, Founder and Executive Director of The Artist Co-op ! Rachel is telling us all about this incredible home that she’s created for artists, how she got here and where the Co-op is going in the future. The Artist Co-op is unlike anything else for artists in NYC and Rachel is tell us all about it's journey! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_...
Jan 08, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Adam is back with another solo episode on Santa Claus, but this year it comes with a twist. He's chatting about some of the alternative Santa's that have existed over the last few centuries. From the German "Belsnickel" to the Soviet Santa "Ded Moroz" this episode has some of the strangest Santa legends! Get ready to deck the halls, but alternatively. Merry Christmas! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast...
Dec 18, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In his thirty-eighth episode, Adam is chatting with Jacqueline Eng, the owner of Partybus Bakeshop! Jaqueline is giving us so many hunger pangs as she chats about her the art of baking, how she began, and what it's like owning a bakeshop on the Lower East Side of NYC. She's also talking to us about her mission to spread love and knowledge about the benefits of using heritage grains and stone milled flours. Learn all about breads and baked goods with Jacqueline! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback F...
Dec 11, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In his thirty-seventh episode, Adam is joined by the Co-Artistic Directors of Theatre in Asylum, Paul Bedard & Katie Palmer. The two are chatting about how they started their company, why is exists and what they are doing in the world of political theatre. They are also going into detail on their exciting series, "The Debates." Theatre in Asylum is also heading into their tenth year! So they are letting us know how we can support them and even join them in their work! Follow on Facebook: @Th...
Dec 04, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In his thirty-sixth episode, Adam sits with Prop Maker Kate Mulhauser! The two are chatting about Kate's work in the works of Props for theatre, her time with The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, where you can see much of her work, and her time on Broadway and Off Broadway behind the scenes at Avenue Q, Frozen, and The Play That Goes Wrong! Thanksgiving is next week and Kate is giving us the inside scoop on the most famous parade in the country! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter:...
Nov 20, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In his thirty-fifth episode, Adam is joined by Christina Roman, the Founder and Editor in Chief of The Immigrant Report, a dynamic, online publication that centers immigrant voices by celebrating their stories, art, and ideas. They are discussing it's creation, content, and impact as well as why these stories are so vital! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Nov 06, 2019•56 min
It's the Season 2 Premiere of The Talkback with Adam Mace! Christian Lee Branch is back as promised all the way back in Episode 1 for some more chilling stories of the Paranormal! Just in time for Halloween this episode will give you all the chills and thrills you need! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Oct 30, 2019•55 min
In his thirty-third episode, Adam sits down with Amit Mehta who is chatting all about the Festival of Lights, Diwali! Diwali is this weekend and Amit is telling us the legend of what the holiday represents as well as some of the controversies it brings. Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Oct 23, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In honor of Adam’s birthday on Thursday, his co-host for the Turnbuckle Podcast and girlfriend, Sam McKelvie, is taking over the show and interviewing him! It’s a fun filled episode where we get to learn a bit more about our host and his passions! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 32
We are on the Eve of New York Comic Con 2019! So, Adam has assembled a panel of New York's mightiest cosplayers! Katira Campos, Anna Hadjigeorgiou, Liam Maclarty, and Rocco Nevers are on the show talking about the art of Cosplay, how they got into, why they do it, the stress and tribulations they counter from idea to completion and life on the Con floor. Join us for this SUPER episode! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In his thirtieth episode Adam is chatting all things Drag with the FABULOUS Merrie Cherry! She is giving life as she talks about Drag and her journey across the country and world. Also, find out how she became the Mother of Brooklyn Drag! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In his twenty-ninth episode, Adam sits down with Victoria Cambranes who is a candidate for City Council in District 33. Victoria is chatting about her journey and what led her to politics, her last campaign, what she had learned and how she will be running her upcoming campaign. She also chats about being a European Democrat and why Polish White Nationalists protested her campaign launch party! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In his second solo episode, Adam is giving the history of one of the most famous and important concerts in history Woodstock! Having just celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, Adam is chatting about the idea for the concert, it's search for a venue, the problems it faced, and the artists who graced its stage! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Aug 21, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In his twenty-sixth episode, Adam sits down with Tony & Grammy Award Nominee Valisia LeKae who is staring as Lorraine Hansberry in the new play "Sweet Lorraine." Learn about her journey in the NY Theatre Community, her time in the USO and her fight (and win) against ovarian cancer. She's kind, inspirational, talented and on The Talkback! Follow on Facebook: @TheTalkback Follow on Twitter: @TalkbackWithAM Follow on Instagram: @The_Talkback_Podcast
Aug 10, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 27
