Random thoughts and stories from puppeteer, creator Grant Baciocco.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.

15 Minutes with comedian Rob Paravonian – GrantCast #97

October 29, 2016 |

gcast097_artsmallRob Paravonian is a comedy musician and a songwriter who has played clubs and colleges all over the country and opened several shows for George Carlin.  This episode we talk to Rob about his creative career and more including playing cello at a young age, being in bands and his 52 Sellout project which currently has him uploading a music video to the web every week.

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15 Minutes with podcast pioneer Lance Anderson – GrantCast #96

October 22, 2016 |

gcast096_artsmallhttp://www.GrantCast.com – Lance Anderson is a storyteller and podcasting pioneer.  He led the way for storytelling podcasts and was the founder of the LA Podcasters.  We talk his creative career including a influential showing of the film ROCKY, how Bob Dylan has influenced him and, of course, the creation of his own podcast Verge of the Fringe.

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WEB – http://www.vergeofthefringe.com
TWITTER – https://twitter.com/1lanceanderson

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15 Minutes with Sesame Street’s Leslie Carrara-Rudolph – GrantCast #95

October 15, 2016 |

gcast095_artsmallLeslie Carrara-Rudolph is a puppeteer who works regularly for Sesame Street (as Abby Cadabby) as well as The Jim Henson Company.  In this interview we talk about her creative career, working at Walt Disney World and her own creation: Lolly Lardpop!

CONNECT WITH LESLIE
WEB – http://www.lesliecarrara-rudolph.com
TWITTER – http://www.twitter.com/lollylardpop
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/lollylardpop
Lolly’s Radio Playdate – http://lollysradioplaydate.com

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15 Minutes with Mystery Science Theatre 3000’s Beez McKeever – GrantCast #94

October 8, 2016 |

gcast094_artsmallBeez McKeever is an artist, costume designer and the former prop diva for Mystery Science Theatre 3000.  In this episode I talk to her about her work on the cult classic show as well as her work on Maria Bamford’s Lady Dynamite, Sesame Street Live and her time working with Prince.

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The best acting I’ve ever done – GrantCast #93

October 1, 2016 |

Not all of my acting has been on the stage and screen.  Interviews return soon.

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A certain kind of symmetry – GrantCast #92

September 24, 2016 |

Interviews will return soon.  This week, a story from my travels in Las Vegas.  This story may not be suitable for all ages.

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15 Minutes with Michael Oosterom – GrantCast #91

September 17, 2016 |

gcast091_artsmallThis week I talk to actor, puppeteer, actor, improviser and podcaster Michael Oosterom.  We talk about his career in theatre, his love for all things outer space, performing in a Steve Martin play and working as a puppeteer for The Jim Henson Company and The Muppets.

Connect with Michael Oosterom:
Website – http://www.michaeloosterom.com
Nerd Like Me – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nerdlikeme/id1039723191?mt=2
AdvoCat – http://www.funnyordie.com/dutchman4000/playlists/347500

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15 Minutes with Willie Etra – GrantCast #90

September 10, 2016 |

gcast090_artsmallWillie Etra is a musician, composer and musical director.  You’ve heard his music on Mr. Show, Son of a Beach and in several Jim Henson Company productions.  He was the Musical Director at The Groundlings in Hollywood for over 30 years and he’s currently the Musical Director of The Jim Henson Company’s Puppet Up Uncensored.

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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/willetre
IMDB – http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0262159/

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15 Minutes with Tyler Bunch- GrantCast #89

September 3, 2016 |

GCast089_ArtSmallTyler Bunch is a puppeteer, actor and voiceover artist whose credits include Sesame StreetThe MuppetsBear in the Big Blue House and more.  He’s an Emmy Nominated Director and Emmy winning Producer.  He’s also my guest on this episode of 15 Minutes With.

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Twitter – https://twitter.com/tyler_bunch
IMDB – http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0120362/

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15 Minutes with Dan Klass – GrantCast #88

August 27, 2016 |

GCast088_ArtSmallActor, comedian and podcast pioneer, Dan Klass does it all and still finds time to be a dad.  In this episode I speak to Dan Klass about his career path, creativity and more.  A fun interview with a good friend.

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Website – http://www.danklass.com
The Bitterest Pill – http://thebitterestpill.com

Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/danklass

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15 Minutes with Scott Syme Jr. – GrantCast #87

August 20, 2016 |

GCast087_ArtSmallScott Syme Jr. is a magician who performs regularly at the Magic Castle.  In this interview we talk about what got him into magic but also his love of theme parks, his time as a stunt performer and more.

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Twitter – https://twitter.com/scottsymejr
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15 Minutes with J. Elvis Weinstein – GrantCast #86

August 13, 2016 |

GCast086_ArtSmallJ. Elvis Weinstein is a director, writer and comedian.  He started stand-up at 15, became a founding writer and performer on Mystery Science Theatre 3000, wrote for America’s Funniest Home Videos, a producer on Freaks & Geeks and is a director of his own films Who Do You Want Me To Be? and the upcoming I Need You To Kill.  We talk about all this and more in this inspiring interview on creativity and art.

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Twitter – https://twitter.com/JElvisWeinstein
Who Do You Want Me To Be? Movie – http://www.mdbmovie.com

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15 Minutes with Joshua Zehner – GrantCast #85

August 6, 2016 |

GCast085_Artv2SmallPhysical comedian Joshua Zehner was the final graduate of the Ringing Brother’s Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College.  We talk about that but we talk about so much more on this brand new episode of 15 Minutes With.  Other topics include performing shows for his family as a kid, working in Las Vegas, his recent fascination with woodworking and more!  Joshua also has one of the best definition of what it means to make art that I’ve ever heard.  This is a must listen.

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Website – http://www.joshuazehner.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/joshuazehner

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15 Minutes with Leslee Harman – GrantCast #84

July 30, 2016 |

GCast084_ArtSmallLeslee Harman is a mom, a voiceover actor, an incredibly talented improviser and a very good friend.  We sat down and talked about her creative journey from performing in the Nutcracker a skid to studying at The Groundlings in Los Angeles to working in the costume department at Warner Brothers.  A fun conversation with a very funny friend.

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15 Minutes with Phoebe Bottoms – GrantCast #83

July 23, 2016 |

GCast083_ArtSmallPhoebe Bottoms is a comedian I met as a puppeteer through The Jim Henson Company.  We chat about her upbringing with two very creative parents, working on the road as a comedian, her current role running a comedy room in Los Angeles and more.

Connect with Phoebe Bottoms:
Website – http://www.phoebebottoms.com
Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/PhoebeBottoms
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/phoebe.bottoms
Comedy Palace – http://www.comedypalacela.com

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15 Minutes with Darren Carter – GrantCast #82

July 16, 2016 |

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Darren Carter is a comedian who has appeared The Tonight Show, Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central, BET and more.  We sit down and talk about his creative path growing up as a red-headed white kid into rap to running the business side of his stand-up career.  We also play a clip off his brand new album The Party Continues.

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Website – http://www.darrencarter.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/darrencarter
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15 Minutes with Liz Brown – GrantCast #81

July 9, 2016 |

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Liz Brown is a writer and comedian who started her creative journey as a published author in the first grade.  In this interview I talk to Liz about how she got to where she is today with stops as a Howard Stern Blogger, a social services worker and stand-up comedian.  We also talk about her fantastic Rejection Project.

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Website – https://thelizbrownshow.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/TheLizBrownShow

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15 Minutes with John B. deHaas – GrantCast #80

July 2, 2016 |

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John B. deHaas is a musician, songwriter, musical director and one of my very best friends.  It was so fun to sit down with him and talk about his creative career.  From taking piano lessons in the first grade all the way to his current job as a musician with Disney.  This is a fun interview and I’m glad John and I got to talk for this episode.

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CDBaby.com – http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/JohnBdeHaas
Twitter – https://twitter.com/TheJohnBdeHaas

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15 Minutes with Barbara Holliday – GrantCast #79

June 25, 2016 |

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Barbara Holliday is a comedian and comedy club manager.  In this episode we talk about her creative journey from New York to Oregon to San Diego to Los Angeles.  Along the was she did everything from musicals, stand-up and was a kid’s club host on TV knows as Roxy the Fox and now owns a comedy club!  This is a fun interview with someone who has chased down her dreams!  A good listen!

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Website – http://barbaraholliday.com
Twitter – https://twitter.com/laughmanager
Flappers – http://www.FlappersComedy.com

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15 Minutes with T. Chick McClure – GrantCast #78

June 18, 2016 |

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This week I talk to photographer and artist T. Chick McClure.  Chick’s story is just as compelling as his photographs.  Chick has great views on creativity, self-criticism and photography and we talk about it all.  We also talk about Chick’s acting in a role that has mesmerized me to this day.  This is a great interview and I hope you enjoy it.

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Website – http://www.tchickphoto.com
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