TSC News Podcast

TSC News Podcast

Welcome to TSC News aka The Sports Courier, featuring exclusive podcasts, interviews, and more from the world of sports, gaming, and entertainment hosted by Fred Richani and friends! Check out our main pages: YouTube.com/TheSportsCourier and FredRichani.com!

Episodes

May 27, 2024 53 mins

Fred Richani interviews activist, filmmaker, and Focus Congo founder Pappy Orion, shedding light on his remarkable charity work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The interview also covers the pressing issues of G-cide, war, and the exploitation of labor for cobalt, coltan, and other resources. Pappy Orion shares insights on how we can support the DRC and delves into his incredible childhood journey on foot, spanning from Congo a...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews EASTER BLOODY EASTER lead actress/filmmaker Diane Foster about her new film, its unique comedy horror concept, being recognized by Women in Film, growing up in New Jersey, the indie distribution scene, working with Gravitas Ventures, and why YOU should watch the movie! 

 

Stream Easter Bloody Easter: https://amzn.to/3JrdqBp

For more info: https://www.instagram.com/dianefosterofficial/ 

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actor/writer Russ Russo about his upcoming short film "Beautiful Boy" premiering at the 2024 Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park, NJ, his love for teaching at Monmouth County Acting Classes, and why you should check out his work! For more info: https://russrusso.com/

Signup for Russ' acting classes: https://monmouthcountyacting.com/

Buy tickets to Beautiful Boy at GSFF 2024: https://...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Migrant Sea (2024) multimedia documentary filmmaker Stephane Grasso about his film's multiplatform approach across TV, web, VR, writing, photographs, essays, and podcasts, as well covering African migrants' tough journey to Europe, the hardships they face, and why it's so important for these stories to be told. Official selection for 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. Special thanks to Cinematic ...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani vlogs about the horrific allegations from Janel Grant's lawsuit against now exiled former chairman Vince McMahon and WWE, newly-run by TKO Group Holdings / Endeavor. (Note: Audio from YouTube.com/TheSportsCourier vlog.) Plus, a candid talk about:

  • Former head of talent relations John Laurinaitis (Johnny Ace) publicly admitting WWE knew about Ashley Massaro's alleged SA during a WWE tour on Kuwait mi...
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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews award-winning author Dana Dargos about co-writing the critically acclaimed science fiction novel Einstein in the Attic with her uncle Said Al Bizri, coming up with the story's unique concept, being an independent writer, her activism, working JobsForLebanon.com, her Lebanese heritage, and advice for success!

For more info: https://danadargos.com/

Follow Dana Dargos: https://www.instagram.co...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani chats with acclaimed humanitarian Steve Sosebee about forming HEAL Palestine, the organization's mission, his incredible past work with the Palestine Children's Relief Fund (The PCRF), helping the Bsiso girls get to New York City for medical care, how they bring aid in to Gaza despite the Israeli restrictions, working with world renowned surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah and longtime friend Fares Abu Fari...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews "Footnotes" film stars Chris Leary (lead/director/writer) and actress Sharayu Mahale (lead) about their independent pandemic era romantic comedy, the challenges of 2020, the fun times on set, and why people should check it out at a film festival near you!

Follow Sharayu Mahale: https://www.instagram.com/sharayu.mahale/

Follow Chris Leary: https://www.instagram.com/thatchrisleary/ 

 

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December 13, 2023 22 mins

TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Palestinian Tatreez (embroidery) artist Lina Barkawi about founding Lina's Thobe, the motifs behind the artform, the importance of preserving her culture, mental health, how we all can support the community, her activism, and how she is coping through these tragic times. Special thanks for Seema Gulati for booking this interview.

For more info: https://www.linasthobe.com/

Donate to Gaza's c...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, director, and script consultant Melissa Hurry about award-winning short film "How It Is...", the state of indie filmmaking, founding Mel Hurry Films, mentoring, and diversity and inclusion! Plus: Fun Facts about Mel Hurry, a fellow wrestling fan!

Note: This interview contains discussions with a non-union director and non-union short film and was filmed prior to the SAG-AFTR...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews actress, martial artist, and filmmaker Jennifer Linch about the success of her feature film Kung Fu Ghost, San Diego Comic Con experience, being a non-union actress during the WGA strike, and the challenges of indie filmmaking! Note: This interview contains discussions with a non-union actor and non-union feature film and was filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. TSC stands in solidarity wit...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani recaps WWE Night of Champions 2023 emanating from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, featuring The Bloodline imploding after the Usos turn on Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins beating AJ Styles for the new WWE World Heavyweight Title, Asuka finally dethroning Bianca Belair, Mustafa Ali and Sami Zayn getting hero's welcomes in KSA, and much more! Plus: Thoughts on AEW Collision, Double or Nothing, and NXT Battleground! ✅Su...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews his coach -- actor James Northcote about his standout role as Aldhelm in Netflix's hit period piece series The Last Kingdom, the upcoming TLK film starring Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred of Bebbanburg), how he got his start in show business, being a series regular, and the great work he's doing with The Actors Community founded by Mark Rowley (Finan)!

✅Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/nort...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews writer, producer, music historian, and best selling author Randy Schmidt about the powerful documentary Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection, her cautionary tale, why he didn't involve Richard Carpenter with the doc, The Carpenters' impact, and what fans can learn from her story. For more info: https://karencarpenterdoc.com/

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TSC's Fred Richani interviews returning guest Jim Griffin, author of "The New York Yankees All-Time All-Stars"! Fred and Jim chat about the Baseball Hall of Fame 2023 class! Plus: Jim's New York Yankees and 2023 MLB season preview! This is a must listen for any baseball fan!

✅Check out his book New York Yankees All-Time All-Stars: https://amzn.to/3anUrF4

✅Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/TheSportsCourier?sub_confirmation=1

 

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews Goodbye, Petrushka lead actress Lizzie Kehoe about her critically-acclaimed romantic comedy feature film, getting into showbiz, working with director Nicola Rose, growing in up in Tampa, as well as her many talents including singing and writing! Goodbye, Petrushka currently has a 100-percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes! Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Google Play, and YouTube!

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews former NFL quarterback Quincy Carter about his road to recovery with BRC, mentoring the athletes of today, overcoming his demons, his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs, his pro stint with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets, playing under legendary head coach Bill Parcells, maintaining a great relationship with his coaches, and being a family man! This is one honest, inspiring interv...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews casting director Hamzah Saman, CSA about founding Arab American Casting, becoming a prominent voice on Clubhouse, advocating for diversity in Hollywood, giving back, changing lives, overcoming MENA stereotypes, and his work on award-winning independent film Jacir! Plus: Saman on his favorite spots in Beirut, Lebanon and his acting and photography experience!

✅For more info: https://www.araba...

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews legendary filmmaker Greg MacGillivray about the 50th anniversary of his beloved surfing documentary Five Summer Stories, pioneering IMAX technology, working under director Stanley Kubrick for The Shining, his late great business partner Jim Freeman, museums embracing his work, and what's next for MacGillivray Freeman Films!

For more info: https://macgillivrayfreeman.com/

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TSC News TV host Fred Richani interviews All Elite Wrestling rising star Anthony Bowens about forming The Acclaimed tag team with Max Caster, their incredible reception at the AEW All Out PPV in Chicago, working with Billy Gunn, creating the Scissor Me Daddy Ass catchphrase, being an openly gay wrestler who strives to inspire others to live their life unapologetically, John Cena's praise, going from baseball to the squared circle, ...

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