Simon Fraser is a stand-up Comedian and part of the team that brings you Don't Tell Comedy . In this episode, I dive into a laid-back chat with Simon Fraser, and yes, we uncover why he loves High Noons so much. From reflecting on the ups and downs of life to reminiscing about childhood creative endeavors like making YouTube videos and writing stories, we also discuss his adventures of beginning touring for stand-up comedy, from crashing on friends' couches to performing in various cities across ...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Anthony Craparotta is a musician and Founder of @lyricvidsdotcom This week it’s a virtual chat with Anthony as we take a deep dive into the music & creative industries. From his start in music and pursuing that passion, to becoming a signed artist and touring the world, to then retiring from that and starting up his business making lyric videos that now crafts visuals for some of the entertainmnet industries top artists, brands and labels! Within that, we really dig into authenticity in musi...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Andy J. Pizza, an illustrator, bestselling children's book author, and host of "The Creative Pep Talk" podcast. We dive deep into Andy's creative journey, exploring his early influences, including impact from the comedy world and Jim Carrey's work. The conversation unfolds as we discuss the highs and lows of the creative process, touching on moments of self-discovery and the importance of embracing all facets of oneself, even the parts we don't like. We also explore the challenges of navigating ...
Mar 11, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Ashley Tracy is an Ohio based Wedding, Family & Couples Photographer In this episode I sit down with the talented Ashley Tracy, a photographer hailing from right here in Ohio. We uncover Ashley's journey, from her background in news reporting to the pivotal moment when she decided to turn her passion for photography into a thriving business. As we delve into Ashley's entrepreneurial venture, she sheds light on the evolving landscape of social media and how she navigates it, the challenges po...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 41 min
'No Name Tim' is my guest this week. He's a Music Producer & Engineer, and within that, has produced entrance themes for stars in the pro wrestling world. (NJPW/TNA) So, why's he called "No Name Tim"? Does he have an actual name? We uncover all of that plus a lot more is we dive into his multifaceted journey. From an initial foray into advertising and communications to a serendipitous connection in the music scene that transformed his career path. We talk early days mixing records to navigat...
Feb 12, 2024•2 hr 27 min
Mackenzie Schutt is a Personal Trainer at Fit One Four here in Columbus, OH, and most recently won 'Miss Ohio'! In this episode I get to know Mackenzie Schutt and how she got involved in the world of modeling, fitness, and the full story behind what led her to being crowned 'Miss Ohio'! After having previously only gotten to interview Mackenzie for a few small commercial film projects we made for Fit One Four, I got to really dive into her full story in this one and we covered a lot I wasn't exp...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Bridjet Mendy is a Comedian from Columbus, OH. This week I get to know my (until now) good internet friend Bridjet Mendy and how she entered the comedy world, getting involved in stand-up and improv. We chat what got her interested in improv and getting started in Chicago, navigating a fear of public speaking, and how she started in stand up. We also each dig into our time (and gripes) working in the music industry, her time as a publicist, how she lived real life movie scenes by pretending to w...
Jan 15, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Andrew White ( @andrewleewhite ) is a Columbus, OH based Photographer in the worlds of food & lifestyle. It's another "Ross finally sits down with an internet friend" type of episode as I get to know Andrew this week! We talk about how he got into photography, how he made the leap from employed to self employed to become a freelancer, the feeling of being out of place and uncomfortable in a job you dislike, finding out what he really liked in the world of photography, getting initial clients...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 42 min
We made it to 100 episodes! It's a bit of a different episode for this one as I wanted to do something unique to lookback at 4 years and 100 episodes of making this show, so I called upon friend of the show, friend of mine, and reocurring guest Josh Emerick, to once again come on and take helm of the host's chair to help guide me through this one! He helps me spotlight and celebrate this podcast coming this far, how it's changed and evolved since the beginning, and we also catch up on the life s...
Dec 18, 2023•2 hr 32 min
Terrance "ThaGawdShow" Davis is an improv & stand up Comedian here in Columbus, OH. This week I chat limiting beliefs and breaking through those personal roadblocks with my hilarious friend Terrance Davis. While Terrance and I are no strangers to podcasting together, as he's been a reocurring guest on my improv comedy show 'Whose Life is it Anyway?' , we had never gotten to sit down and get to know one another sans-making everything up. As we dive into all things Terrance we cover how he got...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Diane Boden is the creator of the " Minimalist Moms Podcast " and Author of "Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting w/Simplicity". No, you don't have to be a minimalist, or a Mom to check out this episode! In this episode as Diane and I get to know each other, we delve into the lifestyle and philosophy of minimalism, the profound impact of mindful living, the importance of celebrating small victories, exploration of the Diane's life as a homeschooling mother, the shifting of priorities once you...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 38 min
It's another great one from the archives! What was originally Episode 41, now Episode 97, it's a seriously FUN conversation with my friend Ryan Francis. Ryan was "Darren" in indie-cult-classic horror comedy " ThanksKilling ", and is also a musician under his moniker " Huge Euge ", he's been an event promoter as well, but more than anything, he's one of the most fun people to sit and talk to! I label this episode simply a "feel good" conversation because while digging through Ryan's story, what's...
Nov 06, 2023•2 hr 34 min
Gabrielle Solange is a Singer/Songwriter, Tedx Speaker, Writer, Vocal Coach & has a winding story with PLENTY more going on! After knowing Gabrielle via instagram for a few years, I was stoked to finally get to sit down and dive into everything she's done, which is a lot! We dive through her story of pursuing music, finding success in it, signing to SONY, charting on Billboard, a brief reality stint on BET, and then what it was really like when that went away. We cover how's she's worked to ...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Rio Hariston a curator of many things! Event and festival coordinator, restaurant Owner of Marvin's (here in Columbus) , Creative Director of Sole Classics and so much more that we dive into here. Relating a lot to Rio’s pursuit of lots of things at once, it was a fun conversation to dive into hearing how exactly he got started in all of it, and how one thing led to the next. We uncover it all in what Rio stated himself as maybe the most detailed and vulnerable interview he’s done, and I’m glad ...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Heather Evans is a musician & singer/songwriter. What was originally Episode 37, is now Episode 94 and it's an awesome conversation with my friend Heather Evans. We were just meeting for the first time a couple years back when we recorded this, and out of this initial conversation, an awesome friendship was made! All built off of Heather's vulnerable and authentic way of sharing her story. It's a story I (obviously) felt needed a spotlight shined on it once again because Heather shares a LOT...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 50 min
This is another personally meaningful episode to me this week, as I sit down with my longtime friend Matthew Weiner, President of his own Insurance Agency, The Weiner Group. But he wasn't always head of his own company! We uncover his full journey in this episode, from battling the fear of what it means to "grow up" to finding financial freedom by taking his own path. From at one point in time being 2 weirdo "scene kids" who's lives revolved around the music industry, to now, 2 weirdo adults who...
Sep 11, 2023•2 hr 9 min
This episode marks a bucket list item for me, in finally having a pro wrestler on the podcast. This week, I sit down with Gregory Iron, a professional wrestler based in Cleveland, Ohio. Greg shares his journey of growing up with cerebral palsy in a bit of a difficult home life and how pro wrestling was his escape from it all. We dive into his story of becoming a pro wrestler and learning to embrace who he was and make the most of it in any way possible. There's a lot of gold in this episode! Fro...
Aug 28, 2023•2 hr 22 min
In this 15 Minute Friday, Adam Lehman returns to the show and we dive into the world of pricing for creatives and freelancers. We chat about the common hurdles folks face when trying to charge what they're truly worth, from the nitty-gritty mechanics to the pesky mindset battles. It's all about gaining confidence, proving to yourself that you deserve those higher rates, and exploring different pricing strategies that resonate. So, if you've ever felt the urge to raise your prices but got stuck, ...
Aug 18, 2023•22 min
Kenzie Coyne is a musician under her projects Hello Luna and Kini . I open up the archives again this week and it's a repost of my old conversation with Kenzie Coyne. What was originally Episode 9, now Episode 91, another conversation that I feel still holds up as Kenzie shares her story of finding her passion for music through struggles in school, making it through and actively dealing with traumatic family controversies, learning to embrace our past negative experiences, the strength of vulner...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Tori Kravitz is a Podcaster, Interviewer, Host & Publicity Manager. It's another virtual sit down this week, and this time it’s with a longtime internet friend, who I’ve constantly been about one degree of separation away from for years, Tori Kravitz! Chances are, Tori has probably sat down with on of your favorite bands at one point... As Tori and I finally get to know each other, we dig into her story of diving into Youtube creation and the music industry pretty early on and how that turne...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 58 min
For this 15 Minute Friday I've got Adam Lehman back on the show, and this time we're talking the art of boundary setting as a creative individual. In both life, and work! We've all had to have those awkward conversations when navigating the entrepreneur/freelance world when it comes to someone overstepping boundaries. A lot of it can be avoided (or at least helped) if we learn to set them for ourselves in the first place! We cover a few things including; Experience in family businesses, teaming ...
Jul 28, 2023•22 min
Casey Steinmiller is a touring Music Photographer & Content Creator. And that, is actually how we met many years ago! It was back in my days of being a live music photographer myself when he and I met out on a DIY tour, and formed a friendship that ever since has truthfully been kept alive all by the internet! Fittingly, that's how we had this conversation as well! In a remote conversation, Casey and I dive into his competitiveness that has actually been the driving force for him since he wa...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 55 min
In this 15 Minute Friday, I sit down once more with Dr. Hanisha Patel and this time she's sharing thoughts and advice on how to balance mental health as a new parent. We cover; The importance of addressing mental health and supporting new parents' mental well-being postpartum, the disparity between expectations of parenthood and the reality of postpartum experiences, the importance of support from healthcare professionals, partners, and loved ones during the postpartum period, and she also share...
Jul 14, 2023•23 min
Brandon Manyara is a Columbus, Ohio based Videographer + Founder of his brand Pinnacle Video Productions, Creative Director & Media Professor at Valor College. What was previously Episode 34 of What You Don't Hear is back to be heard again as now Episode 88, because I felt Brandon's story needed the spotlight once more! In what is still on of my favorite conversations I've had on the show, we jump into the time machine once again this week and go back 3 years to this original chat I had with...
Jul 03, 2023•2 hr 17 min
My guest this week is Amy Corey, and Amy, is a lot of things! Amy is a Musician, Singer/Songwriter, TEDx Speaker, Model, Motivational Speaker, Mindset/Life coach an truthfully, whatever else her heart desires! This conversation came about a few months ago while I was actually in between recordings for this show, but after a random email popped up from Amy about adding the show to a press tour she was on while in Columbus, after looking into her a bit, I'm glad we made it happen! While Amy has sh...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 42 min
This Friday I toss 15 minutes on the clock and have Adam Lehman return to the show to delve into the importance of creativity and entrepreneurship in shaping a city's culture. We cover the power of artists and small businesses have in the community and how it's often overlooked or held down, learning how to leverage the power we hold as creators and use that for growth, the significance of artists and creative individuals in making a place special, how artistry and craftsmanship can attract peop...
Jun 16, 2023•23 min
In this episode I sit down with Morgan Harper, who is an Ohio political candidate, community builder, and advocate for many things, which of course we dive into here! I was very stoked to finally get to sit down with Morgan and spend some time getting to know her story behind all that she does! We dive into her full story like she never has before and dig into when she first realized the power of community, noticing lack of opportunities for some and how she started working to change that, worki...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 41 min
In this 15 Minute Friday, Dr. Hanisha Patel returns to the show to talk different approaches and undertsandings of birth control and fertility. She shares valuable insights on birth control, hormonal imbalances, and optimizing fertility. We dig into the truth behind birth control's impact on hormones, the importance of understanding menstrual cycles, and the role of environmental factors in fertility challenges. We gain a deeper understanding of how both partners' health affects fertility, explo...
Jun 02, 2023•23 min
You got it right, this ISN'T a repost, Josh Emerick is back on the show for an all NEW sit down, catching up from our last full story interview over 3 years ago! After I first sat down with Josh for his full length episode back in 2019, we decided that enough life has happened that it's time for a refresh and catch up! And in this one, Josh shares things like he's never shared before with a lot of vulnerability and I can't thank him enough. Now, of course, many of you may know that Josh and I wo...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 35 min
Sometimes we gotta step back and think how we really impact those around us. No, this isn't a 15 Minute Friday about how to be a super cool influencer to people around you. It's instead a topic based around a question that my guest Josh Emerick and I often check in with ourselves on. How do we impact those around us? Are we actually being a positive energy source? Are we helpeful or in the way? In this one Josh sits down with me again to break down this question and share some opinion on how we ...
May 12, 2023•22 min
