OWC RADiO

OWC RADiO

From interviews with insightful creatives utilizing tech to turn their vision into reality — to info and advice on the latest tech trends and advancements, the OWC RADiO Podcast offers unique insights from one of the largest Mac DIY upgrade outfitters on the planet.

Episodes

April 26, 2025
Carolyn McDonald, interviewed on OWC RADiO by our host, Cirina Catania, is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, writer, and instructor who partnered with Danny Glover at Carrie Productions. She exec-produced HBO's "America's Dream" and TNT's "Buffalo Soldiers," as well as "Freedom Song." Cirina said she deeply resonated with Carolyn, not just because of the mutual Carrie Productions connection, but because of Carolyn's dedicat...
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Welcome to OWC RADiO, where we take a close look into the minds of innovators who are shaping the world of tech and creativity. Our host, Cirina Catania, goes behind the scenes today with Loren Mally, Director of Sales for the Jellyfish product line, a collaborative storage solution that's become a go-to for filmmakers, editors, studios, and creatives around the world. Please subscribe, hit that "like" button, and listen in to anot...
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Managing video content is more challenging than ever. In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania speaks with Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle.ai. They explore how Axle's media asset management is transforming the way creators, businesses, and organizations handle large volumes of video. From AI-assisted tagging and search to automated organization, Axle.ai makes it easier to manage digital assets. Whether you're an independent filmma...
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Today’s show features a conversation with Charles Burnett, who Martin Scorsese and Steven Soderbergh credit as one of America’s greatest filmmakers.  His creative works tell personal and intimate stories – exploration of culture, relationships, social justice, mental illness, discrimination, and love. He was born in Mississippi in 1944 but moved to Watts in South Los Angeles in 1947. Killer of Sheep, based on his life in Watts,  wa...
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Larry Jordan is one of the creative-tech industry’s most intelligent, talented, and prolific trainers. This is a fun and informative interview with our host, Cirina Catania! Larry is a member of several guilds, worked in live television and the broadcast industry as a producer/director for many years and started his company, Larry Jordan and Associates, because he enjoyed communicating with and helping people who wanted answers ...
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Cirina Catania, host of OWC RADiO, and Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of Other World Computing, discuss the fires in Southern California and what we should do to protect our media if we have to evacuate. We send our warmest thoughts and prayers to those who have lost their homes and the families of those who lost their lives. If you have had to evacuate, our sympathies are with you. During this crisis and those recently underg...
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Michael Kammes is a technology visionary in the media and entertainment industry, with nearly 20 years of experience designing and building production and post-production workflows, systems, and facility integrations. As Senior Director of Innovation at Shift Media, Michael plays a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge solutions for the industry. He’s also held leadership roles at BeBop Technology and Key Code Media, showcasing his ...
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Brian Burke is the Mac Man at Other World Computing. He and his team manage thousands upon thousands of transactions each year from people who have computer equipment lying around and would love to sell it for a very competitive price.  Listen in as our host, Cirina Catania, gets a quick quote live on the air for her MacPro. SellYourMac.com is owned by OWC and they love to buy and sell all kinds of equipment.  If you want to sell s...
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Director Mateusz "Matt" Balcerek, interviewed here by our host, Cirina Catania, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister with a keen creative vision, blending personal stories and widely universal pop themes into his filmmaking roster. As the Founder of Sounds Better Productions, with offices in London, Warsaw, and LA, he leads the company in producing premium content across scripted series, feature films, and unscripted shows.  In his sh...
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Note from our producers: Visit MacSales.com at https://eshop.macsales.com/?roc=true and enter the special OWCRADIO24 code for 15% off any OWC-branded products! Happy Holidays :) Heather Hale, interviewed by our host, Cirina Catania, is a film and television director, screenwriter, producer, consultant, speaker, and author with over 200 hours of produced credits that have received multiple Emmys, ACE, and Telly awards. She has ...
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We are thrilled to introduce you to Kevin Nicklaus. He is the powerhouse head of production at Sandstone Artists in LA. Kevin has been instrumental in shaping iconic shows like Bates Motel and Roots, and is now exec-producing groundbreaking projects such as the first live-action English adaptations of Junji Ito’s work. Before we jump in, don’t miss out—use code OWCRADiO24 at macsales.com for exclusive 15% savings on OWC branded ...
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Filmmaker and technologist Richard Taylor joins OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania to offer insights into his documentary on the 70’s band, RAZZ. Learn about his workflow, handling legacy footage, color grading in Final Cut Pro, and insights on media management, editing, and archiving. If you enjoy our podcast, please like, subscribe, rate us, and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. If you have ideas for segmen...
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OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, interviews Poet Samuel Hurley.
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Karen Bolt, the Development Executive for actor and activist Danny Glover, and an accomplished Independent Producer, is a close friend of our OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania. Over the years, Karen and Cirina have collaborated on several of Mr. Glover's projects, including insightful interviews with Bob Moses head of the Algebra Project in San Francisco and one of the key instigators of the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's. They als...
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Andrew Murphy owns a video agency, Arise Digital, and coaches freelance videographers. His company helps industry experts build their authority online with short-form social media content. Listen in to his interview with our host, Cirina Catania, and learn more about the necessary skills to turn your passion into a full-time career. See below for links that will give you more information on Andrew: Instagram: https://www.instag...
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Under the hood with great gear: We love the new RAY microphone from Lewitt, the first microphone with autofocus for your voice. It is a large-diaphragm condenser mic that is small, lightweight, ultimately portable, and has an amazing ability to focus on the sound of our voices to eliminate distractions. Plus, it is very affordable. RAY has many features for podcasters and content creators that you will want to hear more about. ...
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We are adventuring with Emily Tidwell, an action sports photographer based in Reno, Nevada. She creates commercial, editorial, and event coverage for the outdoor industry. Emily has shot amazing coverage for some of the action industry's biggest publications, including Red Bull and Patagonia and she uses OWC cards and drives for her daily workflow needs. Our host, Cirina Catania, had a great time interviewing Emily since they have ...
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Matt Clifford, interviewed here by Cirina Catania on OWC RADiO, plays keyboard in The Rolling Stones touring band, and first worked with Jagger and the group in 1989 when he played on the Steel Wheels album and their world tour. He went on to become Jagger’s co-writer and producer on many projects, including the album Goddess In The Doorway. The two musicians co-wrote Jagger’s solo singles England Lost and Gotta Get A Grip. Outside...
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Larry O’Connor, the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC), took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to give our host, Cirina Catania, a rundown on some of the new products they are showing at NAB 2024. He talked about the Atlas TypeA cards, the Envoy SSD portable drive, the Envoy Pro Mini, the Elektron, and SoftRAID 8 and more. Get the scoop right from the person who runs the company! If you are in Vegas for NAB, ple...
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Thousands of movies are made each year and buried within are some hidden treasures that you may not have seen. Our host, Cirina Catania speaks with Producer/Director, Dan Halperin, about "Bombshells and Dollies." An entertaining, captivating look into the world of modern-day pinups and the Rockabilly scene at Viva Las Vegas. It just may change your definition of feminity. This yearly contest brings thousands of spectators and women...
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