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Ep 25: We Could Fix That w/ DJ Maloney
Stage managers Jay and DJ explore how to fix what’s broken in community theater—from missing mentorship to better planning and real backstage leadership.
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Ep 24: Who Knows You w/ Laura Zingle
Your reputation backstage speaks before you do. In this episode, we explore how trust, consistency, and relationships shape lasting careers in live entertainment.
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Ep 23: Managing the Unknown w/ Kate Poundstone
In live events, chaos is inevitable. This episode explores how strong stage management and steady leadership keep the show moving when the unexpected hits.
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Ep 22: Riding the Rollercoaster
Freelance life is unpredictable. In this episode, Jay shares what happens when the gig ends—but your instincts still put you exactly where you’re needed.
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Ep 21: Creative Leaps w/ Pavel Kotov
Pavel Kotov, International Casting Director and longtime creative force behind Cirque du Soleil joins Jay and Bryan to talk about the artistry behind building a…
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Ep 20: Breaking Boxes w/ Liza Marie Hackman
In this episode, Jay and I sit down with the incredible Liza Marie Hackman to talk about the art of making connections as a stage…
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Ep 19: Building Relationships w/ Matthew Stern
What does it really take to go from calling cues on Broadway to shaping the next generation of stage managers? Matthew Stern knows. But his…
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Ep 18: Taking Risks
In this episode, we’re talking about taking risks—those big, scary leaps that can either pay off in a huge way or crash and burn spectacularly.…
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Ep 17: Reinventing Yourself w/ Paige Satter
Our guest today is our dear friend Paige Satter, whose life and career exemplify the word “adaptability” Join us as page shares her thoughts on…
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Ep 16: Leaving a Legacy w/ Carolyn Satter
Today we are thrilled to be talking to Jay’s personal mentor and dear friend the legendary Carolyn Satter the first female production manager in San…
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Ep 15: New Ideas – Part 2
Have you ever had a new idea and aren’t sure what to do with it or how to stay organized? Maybe you have a lot…
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Ep 14: New Ideas – Part 1
Have you ever had a new idea and aren’t sure what to do with it or how to stay organized? Maybe you have a lot…
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Ep 13: More than a Stage Manager
In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to establish your own brand as a manager in the entertainment industry. We’ll explore how your…
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Ep 12: Cross-Cultural w/ Miguel Morais
In this episode we discuss how we approach leadership in the context of a multi-cultural setting. How does language, cultures from different countries, and how…
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Ep 11: Creativity
In this episode Jay and Bryan record their first in-person episode and talk about how to be creative as a human to channel some of…