The ProdCast

Indie filmmaker and University of Toledo graduate, Doug Hawley talks horror films with a message, his path breaking into the industry, and the difference between directing features in LA and how producing his slasher flick, "Sweetest Day" in his hometown of Warren, Ohio was the sweetest experience of all.

A compilation of parent, teacher and student interviews discussing why choosing the education experience at  Warren JFK has prepared students for their lives after graduation.  

She broke Hollywood's glass ceiling as one of the first female studio set decorators and production designers on films like Blade Runner, Star Trek, The Color Purple, Rain Man and many more. A five time academy-award nominated artist and Kent State Graduate, Linda gives insight into designing "the look" of films for directors like Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Barry Levinson, Robert Zemeckis and many more.

Drawing on nearly forty years as a recording technician, sound engineer and music producer, Mike Talanca, owner of Tune Town Recording Studio gives us a glimpse into his experiences working in the music industry with world-wide rock and roll acts like David Bowie, Billy Idol, Mick Jagger, Prince, Chrissie Hynde and many more.

An early history of musician, recording technician, sound engineer and eventual music producer, Mike Talanca, owner of Tune Town Recording Studio gives us a glimpse into his humble beginnings in Newton Falls, Ohio developing work ethic and ingenuity that would take him across the world recording for rock and roll royalty.

Two-time collegiate football National Champion, two-time Ohio High School champion, as both a player and a coach, Matthew "Matty Rich" Richardson is about to bring that pedigree, work ethic and championship mentality to a new era of Warren G. Harding Raiders Football as the new head coach.

Screenwriter of "Unseen," Sal Cardoni, talks all things written for film; the script pitch, the sale, the long distance partnering, and patter created for a south Floridian girl's rise to the occasion by saving a stranger's life and her own in the process.

From adolescent hell raisers to successful adult entrepreneurs, owners of Urban Tap & Distillery, Jesse and Matt Macgregor share the hard work, self introspection and hustle it takes to renovate an old building and upstart a new, unique social-gathering space in the revitalized downtown Warren, Ohio.

A visual artist driven by purpose, James Waters shines insight into producing and directing award-winning content; how diversification of programming can help re-invent and re-invigorate a Midwestern film festival; and why sometimes even scrappy dogs manage to get the big bite in making a difference.

Educator, mother of two, and independent candidate for sixth ward council in the city of Warren. We talk roads, raises and why accountability in public service is her mantra to moving her city forward.

Individualized pediatric medicine, tele-health, and vaccinations are all topics touched on as we explore the future of health care for both your children and you, with Dr. Michael Perisa.

Owner of Curated Vintage Goods, Mark Martof talks collectibles, his life in architecture, and why artists like Barry Burkey are having success in his curated gallery.

Cross county Colorado road trips, A.I. art creation, and mushroom festivals abound when Strange Human takes The Prod along a mystic journey towards creative education and enlightenment.

We talk martial arts; how to approach healing our bodies from injury and disease, and simple habit changes outlined in his book "Cracking The Code" that can bio-hack our bodies to longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

A true master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Professor Pedro Sauer gives us insight into growing up on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, how being friends with Rickson Gracie and the "gentle art" changed his life and how its philosophies of patience, connection and respect may be able to change the world.

Indie filmmaking is full of fun. Find out how one group of filmmakers went from low budget zombie flicks to the faith based feature, "The Abiding Nail" with humor, grace, and redemption.

Our Honor gives us his insights into being a newly elected Common Pleas Judge, how he got there and why Bigfoot may actually be an alien.

Award-winning broadcast news journalist and television anchor, Derek Steyer lays out tips for future aspiring reporters, gives us insights into his altruistic passions and sets the record straight on the fallacy of "fake news."

Theater artists' Ron Sinesio, director at the Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville, and Eric Kildow, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Kent State University at Trumbull share their insights into the passion, sacrifice and love it takes to bring community theater to life and the rewards it can create.