VALidated: The Wisdom of Val Kilmer

VALidated: The Wisdom of Val Kilmer

A podcast designed to grow a community of VALidation, connection, and transformation for creative souls by exploring the life, wisdom, and art of Val Kilmer. "You never quiet the love message. Never." ~ Val Kilmer

Episodes

February 15, 2022 20 mins

This week Gayla and Frank read listener mail, discuss random stuff, and share a Val poem read by Vandercook Lake student Samaj Swinson.

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In today's episode, Gayla and Frank spend time talking filmmaking and the creative process with Michael Mike Canon. Mike was a key camera operator for "Cinema Twain", working with Val, Brad Koepenick, and Leo Scott. Some of his work appeared in the documentary "Val".

Mike writes, directs, and produces award-winning films, including "When a Flame Stands Still" and "CA•DENCE". Mik...

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In this minisode, Frank and Gayla read listener emails.  One fan desires to VALidate Val and another shares how Val's courage has become her own as she overcomes cancer. Plus, Frank shares a bit of his Val podcast journey. 

You can contact Gayla and Frank or send your Val stories to validatedvkpod@gmail.com or log onto the Facebook page "VALidated: The Wisdom of Val Kilmer" to message your stories there. You can follo...

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December 28, 2021 79 mins

This episode features Part 2 of a 2-part guest interview with Brad Koepenick, a producer of the "Val" documentary and a lifelong friend of Val. Gayla and Frank talk with Brad about his and Val's friendship and creative endeavors, as well as their shared generosity and desire for the unity and uplifting of humankind.  

Brad has irresistible energy, creativity, and wit! This makes listening to him fun and fascinating. L...

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December 25, 2021 5 mins

In this bonus mini, as a special Christmas gift to listeners, Gayla and Frank share Brad Koepenick's update on Val's health and current well-being. Merry Christmas!!!

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December 20, 2021 31 mins

In this minisode, Frank and Gayla read listener emails about how Val has sparked creativity and encouraged faith.  Plus, Gayla shares a bit more about how Val inspired the development of the podcast.

You can contact Gayla and Frank or send your Val stories to validatedvkpod@gmail.com or log onto the Facebook page "VALidated: The Wisdom of Val Kilmer" to message your stories there. You can follow the fb page to get updates ...

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December 12, 2021 78 mins

This first full episode of the podcast features Part 1 of a 2-part guest interview with Brad Koepenick, a producer of the "Val" documentary and a lifelong friend of Val. Gayla and Frank talk with Brad about his friendship with Val, their antics together, and their passion for Citizen Twain and the Arts, Education, and Literacy. 

Brad has irresistible energy, creativity, and wit! This makes listening to him fun and fascinat...

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December 6, 2021 18 mins

In this minisode, Gayla and Frank present the story of longtime Val fan, Angela Spray. Angela shares her love for Val, her favorite movies, and even how she met Val in Australia! Angela moderates the following Facebook fan pages: Val Kilmer Fan Club and All Things Val Kilmer - in case you’d like to join! 

 There is also some exciting news about Val’s International Press Academy Humanitarian Award.

 We would love to connect with you o...

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November 27, 2021 36 mins

This is the launch episode of VALidated, a prologue that introduces the ideas behind the podcast. Gayla talks with Jenn Blakeley about the human need for connection and validation and how Val - through his documentary "Val" - and with wisdom, transparency, and creativity - is creating that sacred bond for many people. 

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