The Cool Kids Table

The Cool Kids Table

The Cool Kids Table is co-hosted by Maggie Stiggers and Spiro Marcos. It celebrates artists from all over who lead with kindness. Each week we’ll highlight a guest whose remarkable determination has helped them overcome obstacles, inspire their community, and remain gracious. There will be valuable lessons and lots of laughs. Come take a seat!

Episodes

June 22, 2021 44 mins

On this week's episode of the #CKTpodcast we welcome Nashville based musician and artist Stephen Day to chat with us. Stephen released his first full-length album "Guess I’m Grown Now" in October 2019. Since then, his catalog has seen millions of streams. His new single  "Ride” released on June 18th and is available anywhere you listen to music. Congratulations, you've just discovered your favorite new artist! Y...

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Surprise! This week on the #CKTpodcast we celebrate pride month by focusing on a famous movie that had a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community. For the first time your hosts, Maggie and Spiro, use the entire episode to chat with only each other:) Hope you enjoy it! Here we go- with Maggie Stiggers and Spiro Marcos the executive producers of NikoFrank Productions- on Radio Free Brooklyn. 

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This week on the #CKTPodcast we're super pumped to welcome our friend Cory Stonebrook to the table. Cory is an actor, voice over artist, writer, and filmmaker living in New York City. He's been seen on "Orange Is The New Black", "The Blacklist", "The Equalizer" starring Queen Latifah, and is slated to appear in the newest season of "Succession" and "Michael Che's Untitled Sketch Comed...

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This week the #CKTpodcast welcomes special guest and TV star John Clarence Stewart. John is currently making waves starring as Simon in NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. You may have also seen him in Marvel's Luke Cage or the Netflix mini-series What/If. Hailing from a small town in GA, John rose to success with a  determination to stay true to himself and trust the power of storytelling. Stay inspired kids! 

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This week on the Cool Kids Table we chat with the two creators of "The Homo Sapien Experience". Their goal is to celebrate and uphold stories of the queer experience and to create a beautiful community that represents intersecionality; across race, gender expression, sexual orientation, identity, ability and otherness. Their videos are HYSTERICAL and they just want everyone to be seen heard and celebrated.

Both Matt and Bran...

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This week on the #CKTpodcast, we chat with professional actress and  baker, Brittany Jeffery, the owner of Brit's Batch in New York City. You can catch Brittany in the latest season of The Christmas Cookie Challenge on The Food Network. If you've ever wanted to apply for a cooking show, and hear the ins and outs of appearing on one- this is the episode for you! Enjoy:) 

 

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This week on the #CKTPODCAST, we welcome host, actress, comedian, and content creator Sarah Pribis. Sarah is known for hosting HQ Trivia, The Ellen Show, Amazon, Business Insider & more. She's been seen on several television shows, commercials, and films. She's also a content creator. Listen along as we chat about how she got her start, how you never know where something might lead, and her brand new hosting gig with Ts...

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This week on the #CKTPODCAST, we welcome professional actress and founder of ActorAesthetic, Maggie Bera. The ActorAesthetic is a lifestyle blog, podcast, and learning community for those seeking a career on Broadway. She's an expert contributor for Backstage magazine, a private coach, and most importantly she has a passion for helping others. We chat candidly about the power of being a multi-hyphenate, the future of her compan...

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On this episode of The Cool Kids Table, we welcomed esteemed Acting Teacher and coach Terry Knickerbocker. Starting as an actor himself he has grown his craft and created a holistic approach to acting as he operates and teaches at his very own Terry Knickerbocker Studios. Teaching from home but still growing Terry discusses the pandemic, his work as an actor, his transition into teaching, and his work coaching actors such as Sam Ro...

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On this episode of The Cool Kids Table we spoke with agent Anthony Boyer who runs the theatrical division at DDO Artists Agency in Los Angeles. Not only is he passionate about what he does, he loves working with actors. We chat about COVID-19 and how it’s affecting the business, actor submissions, his background in music, how he can pick up any instrument and learn it, and so much more. Stay Cool and definitely stay Kind. 

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This week on the #CKTpodcast, we were SUPER pumped to chat with Tony Award winner Victoria Clark. Victoria has appeared in several Broadway and Off Broadway shows in NY as well as several Broadway touring productions. She's starred in films and T.V. roles and has recently emerged as one of NY's rising directors. Victoria is known throughout the theatre community for her kindness, humility, and extraordinary talent. We'r...

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Our latest episode features director and animator Edmond Hawkins. Edmond directed 2 seasons of HBO's Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas, he's also recently worked as the sketch director for Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on Netflix. He's worked on iconic shows like SNL, Jimmy Fallon, and many more. Enjoy this fresh perspective from a NY director. 

 

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This week on the #CKT podcast we virtually hung out with Actor, singer, dancer Conor Ryan. You may have seen Conor in Cinderella on Broadway. Here about Broadway 2 weeks out of college and navigating new exciting works ever since. Seen in The Fortress of Solitude, Desperate Measures, John and Jen opposite Kate Baldwin, Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE with John Legend and Sarah Bareilles. Conor has a beautiful voice and an even more bea...

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This week on The Cool Kids Table we chat with film and Broadway actress Kerry Frances. Kerry was recently seen in the hit movie directed by Rian Johnson, Knives Out. She gets candid about her recent move to LA, working with celebrities, and the importance of staying true to herself. It's a particularly inspirational episode for the actors without representation. Enjoy:)

 

 

 

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On this week's #quarantined episode of The Cool Kids Table we were lucky enough to chat with one of NYC's top voice over casting directors, Andy Roth. Andy has cast video games, animation, commercials, TV and films and is known for his kindness in the industry. He teaches in NYC, online, is a producer, and an animal lover! His documentary, The Animal People is streaming on Amazon & Netflix. Enjoy hearing from a casting ...

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While the 🌎 is quarantined, we’re grateful to still bring you brand new episodes of The Cool Kids Table! This week we chat with Canadian crooner Matt Forbes. Matty is known as the next Frank Sinatra and a rising star ⭐️ in Hollywood. He gets candid about what inspires him, his experiences recording at the infamous Capitol Records, and the importance of letting your dreams adapt to your truest potential. Enjoy friends:) --
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On this special episode of The Cool Kids Table, amid the COVID 19 pandemic, Maggie sits down with Broadway actor Michael Stiggers Jr. (also her hubby) who is currently in the long running Broadway production of The Lion King. We chat about his journey into the Pridelands, the pressure to create during social distancing, and finding gratitude each day. Michael is the first guest to appear on both the first and second seasons. Stay s...

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On this episode of the #CKTPODCAST we sit down with Neeta Jain, health coach, mother, wife and founder of "Her Shakti", designed to provide a safe space for immigrant women who have moved to the US and experienced culture shock, health difficulties, & lack a community of support. Hear how Neeta left her job at Amazon to devote her life to helping women and raising her son. She is a true warrior for Kindness. We're t...
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We're super stoked to welcome Broadway actress Deanne Stewart to the table. DeAnne recently made her debut in the hit Broadway smash Jagged Little Pill (The Alanis Morissette Musical) going on for the lead role of Frankie. We chat all things #JLP, the power of triumph over adversity, and following her dreams. So now "All I Really Want", is for you all to keep "Smiling" through this episode. We're not "Pe...
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🥧 On this week's episode of The Cool Kids Table, we're serving up our lovely chat with Original Broadway cast member of Waitress the Musical, Stephanie Torns. Stephanie is known throughout the theatre community for having an incredible work ethic and huge heart. Originally from Long Island, Stephanie shares her story of success, the people who inspired her along the way, and the shows that changed her career. Thanks...
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