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Episode 34 - Oscar Episode 2015 with Jimmy Martin

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It's that time of year again! The Oscars are finally here. It's time for our third annual Oscar Picks Show. 

Jimmy Martin from Geek Show Podcast, Big Movie Mouth-Off, and the President of the Utah Film Critics joined us once again this year to make our picks. It's always great to have Jimmy on the show and be able to talk film and awards. My Producing partner with Topflight Pictures, Austin Grant, also joined us on this episode to make his picks. 

After much consideration and discussion we came up with our picks. None of us wanted to pick an Animated Feature since "The Lego Movie" was ignored, but the picks must go on! Play along with us on Facebook and Twitter and share your picks! Without further adieu, here are our picks. Enjoy!

 Austin and I will be in Hollywood enjoying the Oscar Festivities and attending the 48 Film Project Awards, but if you are in Salt Lake City, make sure to join Jimmy Martin and everybody from Big Movie Mouth-Off and Geek Show Podcast on Sunday the 22nd and Brewvies for their 5th Annual Oscar Viewing Party!

Special Thanks to Jimmy Martin for taking the time out of his schedule and letting us come over to his house to record this episode.

Watch the Oscars this Sunday, February 22nd on ABC 7PM ET/4PM PT LIVE from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hosted this year by Neil Patrick Harris! Enjoy the show!

Episode 33 - Edward James Olmos

The first episode of 2015 is here! On today's episode I talk with one of my personal filmmaking idols, Edward James Olmos!

 

Many of you know Edward James Olmos from his Oscar nominated role as Jamie Escalante in 'Stand and Deliver', as well as his Golden Globe and Emmy winning role in Miami Vice, as well as roles Battlestar Galactica, Dexter and so many more. 

I talked with Edward about the new film 'Water &Power' that he Produced that is being released VOD on January 20th. Edward talked about the importance of the story behind 'Water & Power', and why they chose to make this movie available VOD. 

Edward and I also talked about his role in 'Stand and Deliver', the power of cinema, producing films, 'Dexter' and so much more. It was an honor to have Edward on the show and learn more about his career and the behind the scenes of 'Water & Power'

A huge Thank You to Edward James Olmos for taking the time to talk with me on this episode. Make sure to check out 'Water and Power' as it is released VOD on January 20th. You can pre-order through iTunes. 

Thanks, Edward James Olmos!

Enjoy the episode!

Episode 32 - Jacob Soboroff

On today's episode of On the Mic I talked with Jacob Soboroff.

Jacob is known for his work on Take Part LIVE where he co-host the nightly news show with Meghan McCain. Jacob is also one of the hosts for the hit, YouTube Nation and former host of HuffPost LIVE.

Jacob and I talked about the success of Take Part LIVE, his future with YouTube Nation, meeting politicians, weird state laws, how he got started and so much more. 

A huge Thanks to Jacob Soboroff for taking the time to talk with me on this episode. It was great getting know Jacob better. If you haven't already taken the time to check out Take Part Live, make sure to do it! It's a fantastic show that will keep you informed on the biggest topic in our society. Follow Jacob on Twitter and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel below. 

Enjoy the episode!

Thanks, Jacob! 

Episode 31 - Steve-O

On today's episode I talked with the hilarious comedian and stuntman, Steve-O!

Steve-O is best known for his work on the hit MTV show, Jackass. Since Steve-O's time on Jackass, Wildboyz, and the Jackass Movies, Steve-O has spent a lot of time touring the country and focusing on stand up comedy. Steve-O is performing 6 shows this week at WiseGuys Comedy in Salt Lake City. Steve-O will be in town November 6-9. Don't miss him, Salt Lake!

I talked with Steve-O about becoming a new home owner, his sobriety, taking on stand up comedy, performing stunts and so much more! Steve-O also talked about a new video they were shooting that day where we would find out how much duct tape it would take to hang Steve-O on a wall. 

Little did I know Steve-O wrote a book a few years back. This book is Steve-O's memoir of being a stuntman and his career. Steve-O and I didn't get a chance to talk about his book, but I bought it right away and I suggest that you do as well!

A huge thank you to Steve-O for taking the time to do this interview. It is always great to talk with Steve-O. I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people in the industry and Steve-O is one the the kindest to talk with. It was great to see where his career is at and what is coming up next. Don't miss Steve-O at WiseGuys Comedy this weekend if you are in Salt Lake. Opening for Steve-O is one of our good friends, and former guest of the show, Guy Seidel. You won't want to miss these two great comedians! 

Check out all of Steve-O's Official links below. Follow him on social media, buy his book, and check out his YouTube channels! 

Thanks again, Steve-O!

Enjoy the episode. 

Episode 30 - New Found Glory

In this new episode of On the Mic Podcast I talked with New Found Glory frontman Jordan Pundik.

New Found Glory recently released their new album "Resurrection" on October 7th, and are also currently headlining the Glamour Kills Tour. I talked with Jordan about the new album, watching their fan base grow, being a band for almost 20 years, what keeps the synergy of the band and so much more. 

I realized while prepping for this interview that I have been listening to New Found Glory for 15 years. Not very many things make me feel old, but this definitely made me feel old. For half of my life I have been listening to New Found Glory. I've had the chance to meet the guys several times and they have always been one of the kindest bands to their fans. 

A huge thanks to Jordan Pundik for taking the time out from their tour to talk with me. It was great to learn more about the band and about Jordan during this interview. Make sure to go pick up New Found Glory' new album "Resurrection" today! Follow Jordan and the band on Twitter and check them out on the Glamor Kills Tour. 

Thanks, Jordan!

Enjoy the episode!

Episode 28 - Kurt Braunohler

In today's episode of On the Mic Podcast I talked with comedian, Kurt Braunohler!

I have been a fan of Kurt's stand up for a few years now and was thriller to have him on the show. 

I talked with Kurt about his upcoming Comedy Central Pilot "Gettin' Some Strange with Kurt Braunohler", his current charity project Roustabout that is helping raise money to bring goats and chickens to a village in Africa, Kurt's appearance on "Getting Doug With High", voicing characters on "Bob's Burgers" and so much more! 

Kurt recently jet skied from Chicago to New Orleans to help raise money for Roustabout. 

Special Thanks to Kurt Braunohler for taking the time to join me on this episode. 

Follow Kurt on Twitter at: @kurtbraunohler

Donate to the Roustabout indiegogo at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jet-ski-for-goats

Episode 27 - Brickleberry; Roger Black and Waco O'Guin

In this new episode of On the Mic, Tim sits down with Roger Black and Waco O'Guin. Roger and Waco are the creators, writers, and voice over artists behind the hit Comedy Central show, Brickleberry

Tim talks with Roger and Waco about how the show got started, inspiration behind the episodes, working with Daniel Tosh, the upcoming Season 3, and so much more! Check it out!

Season 3 of Brickleberry starts September 16th on Comedy Central!

Catch up on Seasons 1&2 now on Hulu Plus. 

Episode 26 - Richie T. Steadman

In this new episode of the podcast I talked with a hilarious man of many titles, Richie T. Steadman.

Richie is best known for his work as the Executive Producer of Radio From Hell in Salt Lake City. Richie is also the Founder of the Salt Lake Comedy Festival, Host of the new web show "Let's Get Real", Host of Meet the Bands Podcast, and the Cultural Hall Podcast. Aside from all of those jobs, Richie has also been my boss at Radio From Hell for the last several months. 

Richie and I always have great time around the studio and on location, so I figured it was time that we turned the mic's on and captured some of it. Richie and I talked a lot about how he started the Salt Lake Comedy Festival, his comedy background, flu toast, and so much more!

A huge Thanks to Richie T. for taking the time out of his busy schedule to do this interview with me. We did this at 6AM at X96 since Radio From Hell was off for the week. Make sure to check out all of Richie's many projects and tune in to Radio From Hell, Monday-Friday 6AM-10AM. Thanks, Richie!

Enjoy the episode!

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Follow Richie T. on Twitter @RichieTSteadman

Episode 25 - Rachel Skarsten and Paul Amos; Lost Girl

We are LIVE from Salt Lake Fantasy Con! This is our first episode from Fantasy Con recorded in Downtown Salt Lake. In this episode I sat down with Rachel Skarsten and Paul Amos from the hit SyFy show, 'Lost Girl'! We talked about visiting Utah, filming the new season, Paul's new nickname, Rachel's special skill she developed on Lost Girl, Rachel's upcoming role in the much anticipated 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film, Fantasy Con, and more! 

My good friend and Producer Laura Smith from Mix 1079 joined me on this episode, as she is a huge fan of 'Lost Girl'.

A huge thank you to Rachel and Paul for taking the time to sit down with me. It was great to get to know them and know more about 'Lost Girl'. 

If you're in Salt Lake this weekend, make sure you join us at Fantasy Con at the Salt Palace Convention Center. 

Learn more about Fantasy Con at www.fantasycon.com

Follow Rachel Skarsten on Twitter at @RachieSkarsten

Follow Paul Amos on Twitter at @PaulRogerAmos 

Make sure to follow On the Mic and Tim Drake on Twitter @timdrake and @onthemicpodcast

Episode 24 - Anders Holm

In this new episode of On the Mic I talked with actor and comedy writer, Anders Holm.

Anders Holm is best known for his work on Comedy Central's hit show Workaholics. I talked with Anders about writing Workaholics, how the idea came about, character development, swimming and more. Anders is currently working on writing the 5th season of Workaholics that will start filming this August. 

Huge Thanks to Anders Holm for taking the time to talk with me. It was great to talk with Anders and get to know him a little better.  Get out and pick up Season 4 of Workaholics on Blu-Ray and DVD today, or visit Comedy Central's website and pick it up. Thanks, Anders!

Enjoy the episode!