My guest today is actor, TV host, and author Kirk Cameron. Kirk is best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Paints. We talk about his new children’s book “Pride Comes Before the Fall, as well as his family and career during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What was it like going to school on the set of Growing Pains instead of in a traditional school setting? How have you prioritized your family throughout your career? At what point in your career did you learn about the importance of humility and how did it change your behavior? What do you want children, and their parents to take away from your book, Pride Comes Before the Fall? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Kirk’s journey: Book Instagram Facebook Twitter

My guest today is United Talent Agency co-founder and CEO, Jeremy Zimmer. Jeremy helped build UTA from a boutique literary agency into one of the three major talent agencies, that represents celebrities like Chris Pratt, Timothée Chalamet, Kevin Hart, and Bad Bunny. We talk about his motivation for joining at a talent agency at age 19, developing talent, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What motivated you to leave college at age 19 and join a talent agency? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities across the entertainment landscape and what role does talent play in how the industry evolves? What is your process for developing artists as “multi-hyphenated” brands and can you share some examples? You’ve been signing a series of NFT projects like Proof. What role do you think NFTs, the blockchain, and digital talent will have in the future of entertainment? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Jeremy’s journey: Company LinkedIn

My guest today is bestselling author and journalist, Doug Preston. Doug has written for The New Yorker and Harper’s and has written books including Lost City of the Monkey God and Cities of Gold, along with a series of books with Lincoln Child. We talk about his career, and his latest book “The Lost Tomb” during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What did you learn from your time spent at the American Museum of Natural History that set you up for the rest of your career? How is collaborating with Lincoln Child different for you from your solo projects? What’s your process of learning about and gaining access to historical places, and then unraveling the experiences in book form? What do you think will surprise and delight people the most when they read The Lost Tomb? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Doug’s journey: Book Instagram Facebook

My guest today is country singer and songwriter, Chase Rice. Chase has released six studio albums, and his third album, Ignite the Night, debuted atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. We talk about his latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, as well as his work ethic and career transitions during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: Where do both your work ethic and ability to adapt come from? What did you learn as you transitioned from NASCAR to a reality show and finally a country music star? Why do you consider your new album “I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell” a career-defining moment for you and what were some of the challenges you had producing it? You dedicated this album to your dad. What role did he have in shaping the man you’ve become and what would he say now if he was still alive? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Chase’s journey: Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Tik Tok

My guest today is video game programmer and director, Ed Boon. Ed is the co-creator of Mortal Kombat and Injustice, and the Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios. We talk about the creation of Mortal Kombat, and his video game career, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How did your time spent working on pinball games inspire the creation of Mortal Kombat? How has your role working on Mortal Kombat evolved since the first game in 1992? Why was it decided to make the new Mortal Kombat 1 game a franchise reboot and what makes this title unique compared to the predecessors? How do you think new technologies like AR, VR, and AI will change the video game experience? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Ed’s journey: Instagram Twitter

My guest today is country music singer and actress, Jana Kramer. Jana starred in TV shows including One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, and Dancing With the Stars, and has released two albums. We talk about her new book “The Next Chapter”, and how she’s overcome struggles, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What led you to a career in both acting and singing? How were you able to come to terms with your divorce and what were some of the biggest struggles you had trying to move on with your life? Why did you decide to write “The Next Chapter” now and how has it helped you transition to this next phase? What did you learn in your prior relationships that has prepared you for the one you’re currently in and what did you look for in him that you overlooked in previous ones? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Jana’s journey: Book Podcast YouTube Facebook Twitter

My guest today is comic book artist and co-creator of Bane, Graham Nolan. Graham is the publisher of Compass Comics, which recently published his comic book “The Ghosts of Matecumbe Key”. We talk about how he became a comic book artist, created Bane, collaborated with Chuck Dixon, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What originally inspired you to become a comic book artist? How did you originally come up with Bane and what was your reaction when you saw the character in The Dark Knight Rises? Why do you think your collaborations with Chuck Dixon are so successful and how do you support each other? What types of stories have you been telling at Compass Comics that you couldn’t have told at the big publishers and why? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Graham’s journey: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

My guest today is actor and filmmaker, Bruce Campbell. Bruce is known for portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise. We talk about his new comic book, “Sgt. Rock Vs. the Army of the Dead”, career influences, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What influence did your dad have on your acting career? Why do you think your collaboration with Sam Raimi on the Evil Dead franchise has had such longevity and success? How did you come up with the idea for Sgt. Rock Vs. the Army of the Dead comic book? Why do you think your portrayal of Ash Williams in this book, and in other media, has been able to stay relevant and develop a cult following? What’s your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Bruce’s journey: Website Book Instagram Twitter Facebook

My guests today are writers and producers, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key. Keegan-Michael is a Peabody Award-winning actor most known for his award-winning show Key & Peele. Elle is an award-winning film, television, and commercial director, writer, and producer. We talk about their process for collaborating on their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy” in this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: How have you both been able to collaborate on work projects together? What were some pivotal moments over the history of sketch comedy that had the most effect on the art form? What did you learn from some of the conversations you had with influential performers that surprised you about the history of sketch comedy? How do you see sketch comedy evolving in the future? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow their journey: Book Keegan-Michael’s Instagram Keegan Michael’s Twitter Elle’s Instagram Elle’s Twitter

My guest today is actor and author, Ben McKenzie. Ben is best known for his starring TV roles on The O.C. and Gotham. More recently, he wrote “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud”. We talk about his career progression, and new book, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What was it like growing up with two young brothers who were also actors? How were you able to handle the change from crashing on the floor of your friend’s apartment to being an overnight success with the O.C.? Why did you decide to shift your focus from acting to being an author and critic of cryptocurrency? What should people take away from your book, especially in today’s economy? What is your best piece of career advice? Video interview: Follow Ben’s journey: Book Instagram Twitter