Episodes

In this episode, Sam Dever talks Princess Va'Shion. Princess is a celebrity hair and makeup artist, an event creator, director, publicist and manager. In their conversation, Sam and Princess discuss her background, growing up in Hollywood, Being a Mother, How Princess became a celebrity hair and makeup artist, Public Relations, Events, Social Media, The Power of Belief and much more! Follow Princess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perceptivebyprincessvashion Follow Perceptive Events ...

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor, filmmaker, acting teacher and coach, Kathleen Randazzo. In their conversation, Sam and Kathleen discuss a variety of topics including Kathleen's background, moving to Los Angeles, joining Playhouse West and becoming an acting teacher, the art of acting, Kathleen's film projects, surfing, manifesting your dreams and much more! Follow Kathleen on Instgram at: https://www.instagram.com/kdazzo55

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with actor Samuel Selman. In their conversation, the two discuss Samuel's background, acting, Samuel's time spent in the Marine Corps, the power of discipline, overcoming challenges and much more! Follow Samuel on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aow_genesis

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with adult film star, Tommy Gunn. In their conversation, the two discuss Tommy's background, becoming a male dancer, a severe injury he experienced, how he got into the adult film industry, his passion for movie making, overcoming obstacles as an adult film star to break into Hollywood, writing a new book and much more!

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with spirit guide, peace strategist and a former buddhist monk, Seth Infinity Monk. In their conversation, Sam and Seth discuss several topics including the recent solar eclipse, Seth's background, his journey of becoming a buddhist monk, what it was like being a monk, why Seth left the monastery, what it's been like adjusting back into society, the current state of the world, creating impact and much more! Visit Seth's website at: https://sethmonk.com Follow...

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with Mitch Seruya, M.D.. Dr. Seruya is an Associate Professor of Surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopedics at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He is also Director of The Los Angeles Nerve Institute and Program Director of The Peripheral Nerve and Microsurgery Fellowship. Dr. Seruya is the surgeon Sam worked with for his foot drop during his leg injury which has been discussed often on this podcast. In their conversation, Dr. Seruya and Sam discuss Dr. Seruya's backgro...

In this episode, Sam Dever talks with Dr. Natalie Petouhoff. Dr. Natalie Petouhoff is one of the world’s leading experts in customer and employee experience, authoring the Wall Street Journal best-selling book Empathy in Action: How to Deliver Great Customer and Employee Experiences at Scale. As a consultant, she works side-by-side with executive leaders to help them deliver experiences to drive the businesses' financial results, reducing costs and increasing revenue, without degrading the cus...

In Episode #85 of The Sam Dever Podcast, Sam Dever speaks with Michael J. Masucci. Michael J. Masucci is an award-winning artist, musician, producer, curator and arts advocate. As a founding member of EZTV, a 45-year old media arts group in Los Angeles, he has been on the forefront of the evolution between art & tech for his entire career. A passionate advocate for the arts, he has served as Chair of the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and is co-founder of DNA Festival, a new and s=excirting six-...

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with actor, filmmaker and painter, Charlie Statires. In their conversation, Sam and Charlie discuss a variety of topics including Charlie's recent film he wrote and directed called "Lobster Trap", Charlie leaving Los Angeles and moving back to the East Coast, Living with OCD, Living as an artist and choosing one's path in life and much more! Visit Charlie's website: https://charliestatires.com/ Follow Charlie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlies...

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with Omar Scott of Ambitious Moguls and AM Wellness. In their conversation, Sam and Omar discuss his career in Federal Government, growing up in Baltimore, how he created Ambitious Moguls, moving out to Los Angeles, the inspiration behind his juice company AM Wellness and much more! Visit The AM Wellness online store and use code "SAMDEVER" for 10% off! https://amwellness.shop/ Visit the Ambitious Moguls website: https://www.ambitiousmoguls.com/ Follow Omar on I...

In this episode, Sam talks with Imran Ahmed aka "Captain Ron" who is the Founder of Great Pods. "Great Pods is a platform that aggregates Critic reviews and ratings to help you find your first or next podcast listen. The Rotten Tomatoes of podcasts." In this conversation, Sam and Imran discuss Imran's background, how he founded Great Pods, the challenges the company and himself have been through, the future of Great Pods and podcasting, making LA the podcast capital of the world, start-up life...

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with actress and artist Brittnee Garza. In this conversation, Sam and Brittnee discuss a variety of topics including Brittnee's upbringing in Seattle and journey to Los Angeles, working at Disneyland and other theme parks, Brittnee's company Chaotic Motion, acting, Brittnee's experience working with a film drone and much more! Follow Brittnee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittneegarza Visit Brittnee's website: https://www.brittneegarza.com

In this episode, Sam Dever speaks with actor, director and producer, Kenny Yates. This is Kenny's second appearance on the podcast. In this conversation, Sam and Kenny discuss a variety of topics including Kenny's recent starring acting role in the film "Before Never", His recent directing project "Final Wager", the current state of independent filmmaking in Hollywood, navigating life as an artist, Kenny's support of the podcast and much more! Visit Kenny's website: https://kennyyates.com F...

In this episode, I speak with author, poet and actor, Khalilah Yasmin. This is Khalilah's second appearance on the podcast. In our conversation, Khalilah and I discuss a variety of topics including her latest books "Redwoods" and "Letters Never Sent", the writing process, surviving as an artist, dating in the modern age and much more! Buy Khalilah's books "Redwoods" and "Letters Never Sent" and more on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Khalilah-Yasmin/author/B00WNBDLUU?ref=ap_rdr&store_r...

This is Nick's second appearance on the podcast. In our conversation, we discuss a wide range of topics from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Integrity, the current state of society, the meaning behind dreams, trying to find truth in a world of information overload, acting and much more! Follow Nick on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/nickosborne___ Check out Nick's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/the-no-f-cking-good-podcast-with-nick-osborne/id1266815170

In this episode, I speak with Josh Pickel. Josh is the Founder and Director of The Canton Learning Collaborative based in Canton, IL. Canton, IL is my hometown and where Josh and I grew up together. In our conversation, Josh and I discuss his background in education, the events leading him to found The Canton Learning Collaborative, frustrations of the public school system, the benefits of a self-directed learning center, how people can support and much more! Visit the Canton Learning Collab...

In this episode, I speak with Brian Maierhofer. This is Brian's second appearance on the podcast. In our conversation Brian and I discuss several topics including his trip to El Camino de Santiago, modern masculinity, psychology, Brian Co-Founding Solstice Recovery, Brian's podcast the Liminal Means Podcast and much more! Follow Brian on X: https://twitter.com/liminalmeans Follow Brian on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCJxGJBHV2S558jhb87QBHg Follow Brian's Liminal Means Podcast: htt...

In this episode, I speak with Eric Sarich. Eric is a director, filmmaker, audio engineer, actor, musician and writer. Eric is the one who runs the film, audio and edits this podcast so to have him on as a guest was a very special treat. In our conversation, we discuss several topics including the downside of books, Eric's journey to Los Angeles, good energy mindset, enlightenment, surfing, life philosophies, how Eric and I connected to work together on the podcast and much more! Follow Eric o...

In this episode, I speak with actor Anthony Casabianca. In our conversation, Anthony and I discuss Las Vegas, his college days in Santa Barbara, Anthony's acting journey in Los Angeles, is starring role in the feature film "Third Wheel" and much more! Follow Anthony On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonycasabiancaa Follow the film "Third Wheel" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdwheel_film

In this episode, I speak with Joel Cocciolone. This is Joel's second appearance on the podcast. In our conversation, Joel and I speak on a variety of topics including the ups and downs of capitalism, technology, human traditions, artistry, life philosophy and much more! Visit Joel's website: https://www.joeldotcom.com Follow Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelleoj44/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

In this episode, I speak with Los Angeles based actor, Dan Litz. In our conversation, Dan and I discuss a variety of topics including acting, his move to Los Angeles, overcoming past traumas, fitness, staying focused in a world of digital distraction and much more! Follow Dan on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thedanlitz

In this episode, I speak with actor, director, writer and Artistic Director and teacher at Playhouse West, Wolf Bodison. This is Wolf's second appearance on the podcast. In our conversation, Wolf and I discuss the future of A.I., life after the pandemic, the creative process, recent acting and directing projects, Wolf's story of how he got the role in "A Few Good Men" and much more! Visit Wolf's website: http://www.wolfbodison.com Follow Wolf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfbod...

In this episode, I speak with Daniel John Silva. This is Daniel's second appearance on the podcast. In our conversation, we discuss Daniel living in Spain, his return to Los Angeles, Daniel's acting career, self-improvement and much more! Visit Daniel's website: https://www.danieljsilva.com Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieljohnsilva

In this episode, I speak with my good friend Tom Christopoulos. This is Tom's second appearance on the podcast and in our conversation we dive deep into religion, Tom's faith and much more! Follow Tom's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxlayperson/