Exec/Producer With Noah Pollack

Miz & Mrs. - Mike Mizanin, Maryse Mizanin & Russell Jay Staglik

Our season 4 premiere features MIZ & MRS., a hilarious series which was 20 years in the making! The show itself didn't take 2 decades to develop, but the relationships at its core most certainly did. Driving the show are married WWE Superstars Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and Maryse Mizanin. Mike introduced his wrestling persona in 2001 as a breakout cast member on MTV's THE REAL WORLD and has subsequently willed himself into becoming one of the greatest WWE superstars of his generation. Maryse's story of wrestling fame and success is equally unlikely and their life as one of the first families of wrestling is now a hit entering its second season on USA (dropping tomorrow, Wednesday January 29 at 10/9 Central on USA). Rounding out the conversation is showrunner Russell Jay Staglik, a super talent who has been in Mike's orbit since the very beginning and who has stayed there because of one simple word, TRUST. I am also lucky to have known this crew since the very beginning and am so excited to bring this story to you all. Enjoy this episode and watch M&M starting tomorrow night!!!

Path Content Group - Andrew Jameson & Ben Mankiewicz

I am thrilled to conclude our third season with the story of Path Content Group and two of its founders, veteran television producer, Andrew Jameson, and Turner Classic Movie host, Ben Mankiewicz. Path Content's model is to create broadcast quality legacy videos for anyone looking to document the story of their life. With Andrew in the producer's chair and Ben is the hosting seat, Path provides a modern day video memoir for those who can afford it.

In a world where the traditional rules of media have been upended, Andrew, Ben and their partners have created a model where they can ply their expertise without all of the typical constraints. It's a wonderful story of entrepreneurship that I know you will enjoy!

Magical Elves - Casey Kriley & Jo Sharon

Casey Kriley & Jo Sharon are the dynamic new leaders of one of the leading names in the history of unscripted television, the Magical Elves. Longtime lieutenants who took over after the departure of the company co-founders, Casey & Jo share their thoughts on leadership, maintaining the company culture and how to continue to grow a successful business in a climate that isn't nearly as open as it was even a few years ago. These two fantastic producers are just beginning their story as the newly appointed Co-CEO's and their frank advice is spot on. Enjoy!

The Hollywood Reporter - Matt Belloni

Matt Belloni was an up and coming entertainment attorney who chose the road less traveled by ditching his law career at age 30 for the riskier path - but his true passion - journalism. That move paid off, as Matt methodically rose through the ranks and now finds himself as the Editorial Director for the most important news source in all of entertainment, The Hollywood Reporter. We discuss so much of what has changed in the media landscape since Matt made his move 13 years ago, including the story he's most proud of breaking and of course, the one that got away. I am privileged to have known Matt since our days as summer camp counselors many moons ago and I am honored to bring his insights to the show. Enjoy!

Malibu Rescue - Scott Thomas & Jed Elinoff

Jed Elinoff & Scott Thomas are the dynamic writing and producing team at the core of Netflix's summer smash, MALIBU RESCUE. As industry forces continue to box creators into one specific genre/lane, Jed & Scott continue to defy those trends and labels. They've written both comedy & horror, created unscripted formats and now are go to creators in the world of kids and family. 

I've known and worked with and admired these 2 great talents for many years and am excited to share their wisdom with you. Enjoy!

Descendants - Josann McGibbon & Corey Marsh

DESCENDANTS started as a mere notion about the progeny of the most famous Disney villains only to become the Disney Channel's most successful film of the decade. In anticipation of next week's 8/2 premiere of DESCENDANTS 3, I sat down with the movie's co-writer and producer, Josann McGibbon, as well as the executive who championed it, Wonderland Sound and Vision's Corey Marsh, to discuss the many twists and turns which eventually produced this mega hit franchise and Halloween costume staple. 

It's a wonderful conversation with two long time friends about patience, passion and creativity. Enjoy!

 

 

Signature Tracks - David Lasman, Adam Malka & Russell Howard

Today's episode covers more than a show, it covers a business. More specifically, I sat down with the three founders of SIGNATURE TRACKS, one of the premiere TV & Film music companies working today. Russell Howard, David Lasman and Adam Malka are childhood best friends who in 2008, at the height of the economic downturn, went all in together on this business venture. Spoiler alert, but over a decade later, they're still going strong and were gracious enough to offer up some of their secrets of success for all of our listeners. Music is the unseen cast member in so many productions and these three are proof positive despite what the adage says, going into business with your friends can be a wonderful thing. Enjoy!

You vs. Wild - Del Shoopman & Rob Buchta

Today's episode covers one of TV's greatest new trends, interactive storytelling. With streaming, viewers now have the ability to do more than simply watch a show, they can also "play" it and no show does a better job of that than Netflix's YOU VS. WILD. Produced by long time Bear Grylls' collaborators Del Shoopman and Rob Buchta, YVW takes Bear and the viewer on a "choose your own adventure" like never before.

Enjoy!

Reject Average - Brant Pinvidic

Today's episode features a philosophy and not just a show. Producer, Author, corporate speaker, philanthropist, podcast host and so much more, Brant Pinvidic took his sales acumen and philosophy towards living and created a brand, REJECT AVERAGE, which aims to thrust all of us out of our safe spaces and into the great big world. Your life, goals and career are so much broader than you believe them to be, if you simply open up your eyes and Reject Average. 

Brant's methodology most certainly applies to anyone looking to sell a TV show, but it goes much deeper than that and I highly recommend this episode for anyone looking for any sort of life or professional tune-up.

Enjoy!

Wahlburgers - Stephanie & Rasha Drachkovitch

WAHLBURGERS is a ostensibly a comedy about a budding restaurant empire, but at its heart, it's a show about family...and it's no surprise that this family show is produced by a family company, 44 Blue. One of the pioneers of unscripted TV, 44 Blue is owned and operated by today's guests, the wife and husband duo, Stephanie and Rasha Drachkovitch. 

Business partners before they were even partners in life, these two producing legends are evidence that love and continued hard work pays off in the end, just as it has for the protagonists at the heart of today's featured show, WAHLBURGERS. Enjoy!