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Things I Don’t Hate Podcast w/Alvin Williams
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- "The Old You is Dead!" Episode 21: Heather TurmanJun 13, 2021 · 1 hr 22 minHeather Turman is an award winning screenwriter, movie producer, comedian, and host of the new podcast "Indie Women".
I had the pleasure of meeting Heather early in our comedy careers, and we performed together on the road for years before our paths took us on different journeys over the last decade. We finally reconnected again for the first time in 2 years for this podcast.
In this episode, Heather and I discuss those turning points in our personal lives, and the importance of allowing entertainers to evolve into who they truly are.
Runtime 83 mins
- "Hey Bring Me Some Candy!" Episode 20: Thomas NicholsMay 23, 2021 · 1 hr 25 minThomas Nichols is a hilarious comedian, actor, author of the irreverent comic book series "Just Us Cops", and devoted fiance!
In this episode, Thomas and I have a philosophical conversation about life, comedy, and the pursuit of great candy!
Runtime 86min
- "Freed And Vaccined" Episode 19: Phillip KopczynskiMay 15, 2021 · 1 hr 40 minPhillip Kopczynski is one of the funniest people I've had the pleasure of working with in comedy. He recently filmed his debut Dry Bar Comedy Special called Full Grown Man and hosts a weekly Podcast called Dangerous Loner, where he gives his personal take on anything and everything that comes to mind! Currently he's on the road performing nonstop on his brand new Freed And Vaccined Tour, and took some time out to catch up with me to chat about the "New Normal" that is the present comedy industry.
Runtime 101 mins
- "Don't Forget Who The F**k You Are" Episode 17: Sean CarsonMay 1, 2021 · 1 hr 15 minSean Carson is a multi-talented entertainer who has taken his talent from Terrell, TX all the way to Los Angeles where he now calls home. An honest singer/songwriter in a world of pretenders, and a man who thinks differently than most. I've called him a friend for a decade and he's always been someone I can gain a different perspective from in the entertainment industry. In this episode we discuss the difficulties of maintaining the quality of our crafts over the last year in such a challenging environment.
Runtime 76min
- "Let The Story Tell Itself" Episode 16: Ron TorresApr 24, 2021 · 1 hr 29 minRon Torres is a gifted filmmaker and improv comedian. His film and performance journey has taken him coast to coast from Hollywood to Atlanta, and back again. During that time he has turned every lesson into art, and we are all better for it.
Ron and I met one another at the very beginning of our professional journeys in 2007, and in this episode, we reflect on what we both have found to be the most valuable lessons of all, 14 years later.
Runtime 90mins
- "Magic AND Comedy?! Holy McNuggets!" Episode 15: Jessica JaneApr 16, 2021 · 1 hr 26 minJessica Jane was born into a family of magicians. Some would say she was already destined to become a magician herself, but she has relentlessly worked on her craft as if nothing in her life has ever been promised. Her work ethic and magnetic personality have led her to the high seas where she performs all around the world on cruise ships, providing an unforgettably fresh perspective to the timeless art of magic.
She's a history buff, a self-proclaimed nerd, and simply one of the best people you could ever strike up a conversation with, which is what I did years ago, and haven't stopped since!
In this episode, Jessica and I talk about her wildly entertaining childhood, stories from our times on ships together, and reveal our fail-proof plan for an alternative vacation expedition vehicle to cruise ships while we wait for the industry to return!
Runtime 87mins
- "Photographers Should Wear Pajamas" Episode 14: Sapna OdlinApr 9, 2021 · 1 hr 18 minSapna Odlin is a creator. She is an accomplished photographer and website designer by trade, and has an eye for the unique. So much so that she holds the distinction of having her work shared on Instagram by Kate Middleton of The Royal Family. Above all that, she's an amazing friend.
In this episode, Sapna has a sit-down with me from her home in Reading, UK to talk about how the pandemic affected our countries differently, along with what our future plans are when international travel returns in full.
Runtime 79mins
- "They Shoulda Never Gave You Passports!" Episode 13: Louis JohnsonApr 2, 2021 · 1 hr 19 minLouis Johnson has done it all in comedy. He has performed on Showtime, Comedy Central, BET, A&E, and has over 20 years of USO Comedy Tours under his belt. He is now the host of the podcast "A Good Green Room" and just finished wrapping up taping for his new Dry Bar Comedy special when he sat down with me to share some funny stories from his career.
He has been a great mentor and friend to me over the last decade and I was finally able to get a chance to sit down with him and hit record on some classic stories from when we were on the road and at sea performing together! Warning, there's a lot of laughter in this episode!
Runtime 80min
- "So...You Want A Shot?" Episode 12: Monica NeviMar 26, 2021 · 1 hr 25 minMonica Nevi is one of my favorite comedians and best friends. During the peak of the pandemic, Monica remained more active than most, having both her debut live stand-up comedy album "Mostly Finger Guns" and her guided meditation comedy album "Chill" both reach #1 on the iTunes Comedy Album charts!
In this episode, Monica and I discuss her return to performing on the road after the pandemic, along with her current and future comedy projects!
Runtime 86mins
- "The Things People Do For Free Champagne" Episode 11: Chris PendletonMar 19, 2021 · 1 hr 8 minChris Pendleton is one of the most talented and unique comedy performers you'll have an opportunity to see on the high seas. Her cruise ship career has spanned over 20 years and I've had the opportunity to learn the ropes from her both onstage and off when I first began my cruise ship comedy career.
In this episode, Chris and I remember some fun moments from our times together at sea, and share our ideas on what the future of the comedy industry will look like when the cruises re-open.
Runtime 69min
- "Laughter is Yoga" Episode 10: Suzy NeceMar 12, 2021 · 1 hr 15 minSuzy Nece is a yoga instructor, comedian, professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher for the last 20 years who toured nationally with the New York-based Bessie Award-winning dance company, Jane Comfort and Company. Beyond her professional credits she is also an amazing friend and a loving mother.
Every conversation I have with Suzy, I still learn something new. This one is no exception. Join us as we get existential in our trip to a story from both our pasts where we recount how the world was when we first met and explore those inner voices (if any) in our minds!
Runtime 76min
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 09: Miguel CorralMar 5, 2021 · 1 hr 9 minMiguel Corral is a Business Strategist for the San Francisco based tech firm Genesys. After becoming the first male in his family to graduate college, he went on to receive his MBA from the University of Michigan. Sidenote, he has also been one of my closest friends since 15yrs old.
Every conversation between Miguel and I is a philosophy session interrupted by random memories we have about high school or any form of pop culture, followed by us roasting each other for no apparent reason other than we can!
In this episode, we both wax poetic about our mutual love for the Rocky Movie franchise, as well as discuss among other things, what is the true meaning of friendship.
Run Time 70 mins
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 08: Derek MarshallFeb 26, 2021 · 58 minDerek Marshall is a certified hypnotherapist and behavior modification expert, with certifications in Sports Hypnosis and Hypnobirthing. Whether working with athletes, expecting moms, or his live performances, Derek's passion is making positive change in the lives of both his clients and his audiences.
In this episode, Derek and I catch up to discuss how life has been in the Cayman Islands since the pandemic, and we both share stories about our times working together on cruises.
Runtime 58 mins
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 07: Reno AlstonFeb 19, 2021 · 1 hr 2 minReno Alston is a Professional Winner. He has been a championship winning coach in grade school/high school AAU and college basketball. He is also a loving family man and brother (my older brother to be exact)!
His coaching career has spanned the past 20 years, and his athletic career has spanned my entire lifetime. In this week's episode, Reno finally sits down with me to answer questions I've always had about his life's journey now that we are both adults.
Runtime 63min
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 06: Tom FranekFeb 12, 2021 · 54 minTom Franek is an award winning, world renowned, grammy nominated pianist and musical entertainer who has been featured on ABC as well as many international television shows for his often mystifying ability to switch between classical music and comedy in a moment's notice (these are my words, not his, because he is often too humble of a person to say it himself, and he happens to be one of my best friends).
This week Tom sat down with me to catch up and chat about his preparation routine, his current projects, and of all things, his love of Feng Shui!
Runtime 55min
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 05: Cassandra ClaudeFeb 5, 2021 · 51 minCassandra Claude is a music professor at the University of Miami, a professional vocal wellness coach, and author of the critically acclaimed book "A Singer's Compass: A Journey Exploring The Internal Power Of Your Singing"
In this episode, Cassandra sits down with me to discuss her many passion projects, as well as her current artistic mission to continue helping artists of all kinds achieve mental wellness through the use of sound!
Runtime 52min
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 04: Dorell GreenJan 28, 2021 · 52 minDorell Green is an up and coming comic based out of Colorado. But there is so much more to this man's story: He is a retired police officer of 20 years, a military veteran, a former professional Football Player, devoted father and dedicated husband. He sat down with me to discuss why comedy is now his new love and what challenges he's faced along his journey.
Runtime 52min
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 03: Tyler GrayJan 22, 2021 · 1 hr 10 minTyler Gray is a party-starting savant. His diverse career in entertainment boasts 8 years as a Cruise Director on both Celebrity Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines, as well as a 2 year stint in The Blue Man Group! He is currently the Entertainment & Activities Director for the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District in Savannah, Georgia.
In this Episode Tyler sits down with me to discuss life after cruise ships, the art of entertainment experience design, and stories from our performance days at sea together that never quite got cleared up until now!
Runtime 70min
- Things I Don't Hate w/Alvin Williams Episode 02: Stephani ParkerJan 15, 2021 · 1 hr 11 minStephani Parker is one of my closest friends in the entertainment industry. She is an international vocalist, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist who has an unmatched hunger to improve in every aspect of her performances. She has most recently developed a highly successful series of live Zoom concerts and took some time to talk about her most recent projects and the surprisingly positive shift in her life due to the pandemic.
Runtime 71 min
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