This week, host and producer George Sirois welcomes one of his favorite podcasters, multi-award winner Kim Adragna. Since 2015, Kim has been the co-host of The Grindhouse Radio, a go-to weekly show delving in all the latest pop culture news, and she is also the co-host of her Disney-centric show The Magic KimTom. Kim is here to talk about how she discovered this amazing platform, how she got started with her two co-hosts, her experiences as a voice artist, her advice to those who want to get into podcasting and voiceover, and much more!Find out more about Kim by clicking here: https://kimadragna.com/Listen and subscribe to The Grindhouse Radio here: https://www.thegrindhouseradio.com/Listen and subscribe to The Magic KimTom here: https://www.thegrindhouseradio.com/the-magic-kimtomYour support of Excelsior Journeys is always appreciated. Please listen and subscribe to the show here: https://www.hesgotit.com/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations

Excelsior Journeys with George Sirois

Multi-Award Winning Podcaster Kim Adragna Takes Us to The Grindhouse!

This week, host and producer George Sirois sits down with a good friend and creative kindred spirit, author and podcaster Bethanie F. DeVors. She is here to tell us about her work on the upcoming third book of her fantasy trilogy, The Seodrassian Chronicles, and her podcast Bethanie Talks About Stuff, which you can see on YouTube. She is also preparing for her latest 24-hour gaming marathon to benefit ExtraLife, a non-profit organization that raises money for children&#39;s miracle network hospitals. Learn more about ExtraLife here: https://twitter.com/ExtraLife4KidsPurchase Bethanie&#39;s books on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3oXEYFlIf you wish to support the Excelsior Journeys podcast, or be a guest on a future episode, please click here: https://www.hesgotit.com/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations

Author and Podcaster Bethanie F. DeVors Has Lots of Stuff to Talk About

This week, host and producer George Sirois got to revel in his love of DVD & Blu Ray special features with Justin Beahm, one of the premiere content creators responsible for some of the most innovative and entertaining material for Shout Factory / Scream Factory, Paramount Pictures, Anchor Bay, Music Box Films, and so much more. Find out more about Justin and his production company Reverend Entertainment by clicking here: https://www.justinbeahm.comPRODUCER&#39;S NOTE: Due to some audio difficulties, the quality on my side took a bit of a dip this week, but thankfully you can clearly hear everything on Justin&#39;s end.If you would like to support the show or fill out a guest application for a future appearance, click here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations

Content Creator Justin Beahm Puts the Special in Special Features

For this week’s episode of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with actor, voice artist, and digital artist Victor Caroli. Now living in Naples, Florida, Victor chats about his decades on stages all around the country, his transition into voice acting, the role that made him one of the most iconic voices of the 1980s as the narrator of TransFormers: Generation One, how he discovered the welcoming theatre community in Naples, and how he also indulges in photography & graphic art!Victor also just started performing messages on Cameo, so please visit his page here: https://www.cameo.com/voiceguyiTo learn more about The Naples Players, click here: https://naplesplayers.org/To learn more about The Studio Players, click here: https://www.thestudioplayers.org/If you would like to support the show or fill out a guest application for a future appearance, click here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcastsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations

Actor and Digital Artist Victor Caroli Gives Both Lead Performances and Cameos

*** Since this interview took place, Manny Cabo lost over 20 years worth of work when a terrible storm hit his hometown and completely destroyed his livelihood. He has since started a GoFundMe account, and so far it was accumulated over $10,000. Manny is always willing to lend a hand to his fellow creatives, so anything you can spare is appreciated. Please click HERE to donate. ***This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with musician / photographer / podcast host Manny Cabo. Manny shares his journey to success, which is highlighted by a stellar appearance on NBC&#39;s "The Voice" that led to all four chairs turning around (Watch it for yourself HERE!) and the passion that led him to start his own podcast "Mojo for Musicians." If you would like to support this show, sign up to be a guest, or subscribe to your platform of choice, please click HERE.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations

Manny Cabo Has Quite "The Voice" and the Mojo to Back It Up

It&#39;s the Season 4 premiere of Excelsior Journeys, and host & producer George Sirois celebrates with a deluxe-length discussion with writer/producer Ron Friedman. With over 60 years in show business, Ron has accrued a lot of experiences and he shares so many of them here. Come and hear from the man who wrote for such iconic characters as Sheriff Andy Taylor, Samantha Stephens, Willy Gilligan, Archie Bunker, Felix Unger, Oscar Madison, Richie Cunningham, Arthur Fonzarelli, Cobra Commander, and Optimus Prime, among so many others.Also, if you have a story that needs an extra pair of eyes, this specific pair belongs to the man who has written more than 700 hours of prime time television, and he&#39;s interested in reading it. Contact Ron at riffyank@aol.com for details.Get Ron&#39;s Autobiography "I Killed Optimus Prime: Confessions of a Hollywood Screenwriter" by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3hvQp2tIf you would like to support this show, sign up to be a guest, or subscribe to your platform of choice, please click here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations

Writer / Producer Ron Friedman Has Transformed You, Your Parents, and This Show

Donate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L It&#39;s Part 5 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois has concluded his month - and Season 3 of the podcast - with Hasbro designers Mark Maher and Evan Brooks. They not only share how this film inspired them from childhood, but they provide lots of details about Hasbro&#39;s Studio Series line, presenting some of the most detailed and most intricate figures in the entire TransFormers line. George also presents some final thoughts from music composer Vince DiCola, story consultant Flint Dille, and screenwriter Ron Friedman. This is the conclusion of Season 3 of the Excelsior Journeys Podcast. Season 4 will premiere with an extended interview with Ron Friedman on September 14, 2021. Be sure to subscribe to the show by clicking here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts Sign up for the weekly newsletter starting September 15 2021 by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yfVcdP

”Til All Are One!” - The Legacy of TransFormers: The Movie

Donate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L It&#39;s Part 4 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois welcomes writer/producer F.J. DeSanto, the current TransFormers torchbearer as the showrunner of Netflix&#39;s War for Cybertron Trilogy. The two discuss how F.J. grew up as a fan of the franchise, including the G1 series and the 1986 movie, how he got caught up with Beast Wars and everything else that came after the original series ended, and much more. George also welcomes back TFTM Story Consultant Flint Dille, who got Season 3 of the G1 series started off the best possible way by writing the 5-part miniseries Five Faces of Darkness.  Be sure to subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the rest of this miniseries throughout August. Just go to http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts Sign up for the monthly newsletter starting September 2021 by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yfVcdP

”An Autobot Shall Rise from Our Ranks” - The Aftermath of TransFormers: The Movie

Donate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L It&#39;s Part 3 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois was pleased to welcome back to the show music composer & performer Vince DiCola. The two talked about how Vince&#39;s work on Rocky IV caught the attention of producers Joe Bacal & Tom Griffin, the piece of music that got him the job while never appearing in the final cut, his personal favorite part of the score, the soundtrack albums that followed the initial release, and more! Get Vince&#39;s latest album here: bit.ly/3x04LNv Be sure to subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the rest of this miniseries throughout August. Just go to http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts Sign up for the monthly newsletter starting September 2021 by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yfVcdP

"Heaven Only Knows What You Might Find" - The Music of TransFormers: The Movie

Donate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L 100 episodes! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, downloaded, shared, commented, participated. If it weren&#39;t for all of you, I would have stopped podcasting a long time ago! It&#39;s Part 2 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois had the honor of sitting down with five iconic voice artists who were among the cast of the 1986 feature: Susan Blu (Arcee), Gregg Berger (Grimlock), Michael Bell (Prowl, Scrapper, Swoop), Neil Ross (Springer, Hook, Bonecrusher, Slag), and - joining a TransFormers cast panel for the very first time anywhere - narrator Victor Caroli.  Be sure to subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the rest of this miniseries throughout August. Just go to http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts Sign up for the monthly newsletter starting September 2021 by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yfVcdP

"It Is the Year 2005" - The Voices of TransFormers: The Movie

Donate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L It&#39;s Part 1 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and it all starts with two major reasons why this animated film endures today: screenwriter Ron Friedman and story consultant Flint Dille. Both sat down with host & producer George Sirois and talked about how Hasbro gave the directive to kill so many characters from the &#39;84 line - including the beloved Optimus Prime - to make way for the &#39;86 line, how the violence (and one carefully inserted dirty word) accomplished Sunbow&#39;s mission to make the movie PG, and much more! Be sure to subscribe so you don&#39;t miss the rest of this miniseries throughout August. Just go to http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts Sign up for the monthly newsletter starting September 2021 by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3yfVcdP

Two Years in the Making - The Development of TransFormers: The Movie

Special Thanks to Mains Playing Cards for sponsoring Excelsior Journeys throughout the month of July: https://mainsplayingcards.com/ This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sat down with financial clarity coach Tricia Daniel, and he learned right away how invaluable she is to people who want to produce a steady supplementary or full-time income doing what they love. With over twenty years of experience in money management, Tricia has made a name for herself helping women who either need to start over from a divorce or get their own small business up and running, and she wants to help all of you too! Listen and learn just how important it is for those of us pursuing our passions to have someone like Tricia working behind the scenes.  Download Tricia&#39;s support guide here: https://triciadaniel.mykajabi.com/started-side-hustle To like, comment, and share this podcast, or to click the Buy Me a Coffee link if you want to support this show, please click here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts

Financial Clarity Coach Tricia Daniel Wants to Make Your Business Thrive!

Special Thanks to Mains Playing Cards for sponsoring Excelsior Journeys throughout the month of July: https://mainsplayingcards.com/ In preparation for the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie - and the five-part miniseries right here this August - host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster & fellow TransFormers fan Mike Seibert. The two discuss their initial viewings of the movie, how the idea for the Augsut miniseries developed, the different people involved with the movie appearing on the podcast, and much more! To access Mike Seibert&#39;s show and subscribe to his social media, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSeibertRadio/ To like, comment, and share this podcast, or to click the Buy Me a Coffee link if you want to support this show, please click here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts

Podcaster Mike Seibert Takes Us Beyond Good, Beyond Evil, Beyond Your Wildest Imagination!

Special Thanks to Mains Playing Cards for sponsoring Excelsior Journeys throughout the month of July: https://mainsplayingcards.com/ There are so many thriving writing communities around the state of Missouri, and this week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Kansas City&#39;s latest author Natalie Cammaratta to discuss her debut Young Adult novel Falling & Uprising. They discuss Natalie&#39;s inspiration, her discovery of the writing community in Kansas City, her path to getting a literary agent (shout-out to George&#39;s agent Amy Brewer for putting Natalie on the path to representation at Metamorphosis Literary Agency), her upcoming launch party (Kansas City residents, take note), and much more! Order your copy of Falling & Uprising by clicking here: https://www.nataliecammarattabooks.com/links Join Natalie at the Falling & Uprising book launch party at Afterword Tavern & Shelves: https://www.afterwordkc.com/ To like, comment, and share this podcast, or to click the Buy Me a Coffee link if you want to support this show, please click here: http://www.hesgotit.com/podcasts

Debut Author Natalie Cammaratta Tells All About Falling and Uprising

Special Thanks to Mains Playing Cards for sponsoring Excelsior Journeys throughout the month of July: https://mainsplayingcards.com/ This week, host & producer George Sirois introduces you to his five-part science-fiction / sports serial "From Parts Unknown" by reading the first chapter of Part One. The main character, Stephen Barker, wants nothing more than to provide a happy life for his wife and child, and the best way for him to do this is to be part of the roster for the GCL (Gladiatorial Combat League), the last remaining sport in America. Unfortunately, Stephen has no idea what lies in store for him.  To purchase a signed copy, click here and use coupon code GCL to get 20% off: https://www.hesgotit.com/store

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