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Jan. 13, 2025

A Screenwriter’s Shocking Story About International Adoption - Episod…

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with Stasia Gambino. Stasia is a screenwriter in Los Angeles. In their conversation, Sam and Stasia talk about the story behind the film "Rubina", Seeing the film come to life, how Romani wom...

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Jan. 6, 2025

Hollywood's Next Great Duo Reveals All - Episode #121 - Kyle Tran and…

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with with Kyle Tran and Abraham Arias.Kyle and Abraham are actors and writers. In their conversation, they discuss how Kyle and Abraham met, growing up in Orange County, going to Playhouse We...

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Dec. 30, 2024

Why Mastering The Art of Communication Matters - Episode #120 - Elvis…

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with Elvis Prince Tognia. Elvis is a speaker, communications skills and confidence coach and author. In our conversation, we discuss Elvis's background growing up in Africa and coming to The ...

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Dec. 23, 2024

"Beyond Earth: Why Space Exploration is Key to Humanity’s Future" - E…

In this Episode, Sam Dever talks with Deep Tech Entrepreneur, Kate Lynch. In their conversation, Sam and Kate discuss off world manufacturing and building, artificial intelligence, how tech can enhance humanity, the world of ...

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Dec. 16, 2024

What is The Difference Between a Start-Up Founder and an Entrepreneur…

Subscribe To The Sam Dever Podcasts For More Podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@TheSamDeverPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with Ryan Edwards. Ryan is a partner in the consultancy, Camino5. In this...

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Dec. 9, 2024

California Dreaming: Hollywood, Film and Life's Deepest Questions - E…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with Mike Cardan of Valley Productions, LLC. In their conversation, Sam and Mike discuss Mike's production company Valley Productions, LLC, the interviews he films and produces, the auditionin...

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Dec. 2, 2024

Hollywood Wisdom: A Legend's Guide to the Business of Moviemaking - E…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor, producer, screenwriter and director, Patrick Kilpatrick. Patrick is also the CEO of Uncommon Dialogue Films. Patrick has been in numerous Hollywood TV shows and films such as "Mino...

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Nov. 25, 2024

Turning "No" into Next: The Power of Rejection - Episode #115 - Kenya…

Subscribe To The Sam Dever Podcasts For More Podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@thesamdeverpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 In this episode, @SamDever talks with Kenya Rothstein. Kenya is a podcaster, attorney and host of the @than...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Mastering The Mind: The Story of This Entrepreneur's Path to Success …

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with Hadari Oshri. Hadari is an entrepreneur, speaker and CEO/Founder of Gula World. In their conversation, Sam and Hadari discuss her background working sales in Israel, moving to Los Angele...

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Nov. 11, 2024

"I'm Either Going to Change Something or I'm Going to Die Trying" - E…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor and filmmaker, Angel Mendoza. In their conversation, the two discuss Angel's background in theatre, his experience acting in "Dog City", his boxing and martial arts training, Angel'...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Step into Your Power: How Energy Can Manifest The Dream Life - Episod…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actress, writer and director, Alexis Jacquelyn Smith. In their conversation, Sam and Alexis talk about her film "Edge of 23" , Alexis's background and how she decided to pursue arts and e...

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Oct. 28, 2024

How This Executive Podcaster Producer Won by Betting on Himself - Epi…

In this episode, @SamDever talks with Tanner Latham. Tanner is an Executive Podcast Producer and Co-Founder of Ingredient, a creative agency in Los Angeles. In their conversation, the two discuss how they met, Tanner's backgr...

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Oct. 21, 2024

Why Your Vote Matters in The 2024 Presidential Election - Episode #11…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with TS Niam and Al from the political show "The Vote Matters" In their conversation, the three of them discuss the origin of "The Vote Matters" and how they're show came to be, the …

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Oct. 14, 2024

How To Buy A Home and Build Wealth: Tips From a Mortgage Advisor - Ep…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with wealth builder and Jesus lover, Gabriella Godde. In their conversation, the two discuss Gabriella's animals, how Gabriella became a mortgage advisor, the benefits of using FHA loans to bu...

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Oct. 8, 2024

"We're in The Biggest Mental Health Crisis of History" - Episode #108…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks to Founder and CEO of Mentality, Inc., Carolina Sevilla. In their conversation, the two discuss Carolina's background and journey into the mental health field, neurolinguistic programming, fou...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Are We Alone?: A Conversation about UFO's, Aliens, Big Foot and More!…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor and artist Julian Lucas. In their conversation, the two discuss Julian's experience at Burning Man, his background, the beginning of Julian's UFO experiences, the UFO sighting that ...

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Sept. 23, 2024

Finding Your "Garage Band" - The Power of Independent Filmmaking - Ep…

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with writer and director, Blake Tamarkin. In their conversation, Sam and Blake discuss Blake's film "Third Wheel" including it's backstory and the future of it's distribution, how Blake got i...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Why This Actress Left Corporate America: A Story of Hard Work & Hones…

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with actress, acting teacher and student of life, Gar-Ye Lee. In their conversation, Gar-Ye and Sam Discuss Gar's background, the Playhouse West Film Festival, they call their former acting t...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Hitting The Big Screen as Rob Donahue in "Founder's Day" - Episode #1…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor and filmmaker, Tyler James White. In their conversation, the two discuss Tyler's acting role as Rob Donahue in the movie "Founders Day" and what he learned, Tyler's new film proje...

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Sept. 2, 2024

The Future of Hollywood: How To Make it in The Acting Business in 202…

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with master acting teacher and private coach, Holly Gagnier. In their conversation, the two discuss Holly's background growing up in Los Angeles, her early work as a dancer and commercial act...

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Aug. 26, 2024

The Power of Taking Risks: Living Life with No Regrets - Episode #102…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor, Vinn Sander. In their conversation, Sam and Vinn discuss the the power of taking risks, living life with no regrets, Vinn's show "Cold Talk" and how cold plunges have changed his l...

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Aug. 19, 2024

From Las Vegas Nightlife To Book Author: The Story of Big Head Bob - …

In this episode, Sam Dever travels to Las Vegas and talks to David Bradley. David is the author and creator of Big Head Bob. In their conversation, Sam and David discuss how is character Big Head Bob came about and …

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Aug. 12, 2024

The Courage To Be Uncomfortable: Why Growth is Important - Episode #1…

In Episode #100, Sam Dever travels to Las Vegas and talks with KC Christon and Kwane Vedrene.KC is a director, writer, producer, actor and children's book author. Kwane is an actor. In their conversation, they discuss the fil...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Making The Bold Choice to Live Life as an Artist - Episode #99 - Gray…

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with music artist and actor, Grayson Low.This is Grayson's 3rd appearance on the podcast. In their conversation, Sam and Grayson discuss Grayson's new music including the recent music video re...

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