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  • The Legacy of Independent Cinema and the Rediscovery of Riverbend

    The Legacy of Independent Cinema and the Rediscovery of Riverbend
    Oct 15 2026
    In this special All Things Indie segment of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠and co-host ⁠Stephen David Brooks⁠ interview ⁠Sam Firstenberg⁠, Film Director, about his remarkable career in independent cinema. Sam shares how his childhood fascination with movies in Jerusalem inspired him to move to Hollywood, pursue filmmaking, and eventually work with legendary producer Menahem Golan. He reflects on his early experiences as an assistant director, his transition into directing, and his involvement with Cannon Films during the independent film boom of the 1980s. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Connect with co-host Stephen David Brooks at ⁠stevendavidbrooks.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 min
  • Turning Personal Challenges Into Purpose and Inspiration

    Turning Personal Challenges Into Purpose and Inspiration
    Oct 7 2026
    In this special Onward and Upward segment episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠ML Bruin⁠, Author of The Noah Series of Books. ML shares updates from recent author appearances and book signings while discussing what he has learned about working with bookstores, agents, and the publishing industry. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 min
  • How Dan Mirvish Built an Indie Filmmaking Career Beyond the Traditional System

    How Dan Mirvish Built an Indie Filmmaking Career Beyond the Traditional System
    Sep 11 2026
    In this All Things Indie segment episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠and co-host ⁠Stephen David Brooks⁠ interview ⁠Dan Mirvish⁠, co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival, to explore his journey in independent filmmaking and the practical strategies creators can use to finance, produce, and distribute their work. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Leading with Wonder: The Power of a One-Degree Shift

    Leading with Wonder: The Power of a One-Degree Shift
    Sep 3 2026
    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews John Guastaferro, Executive Director of Hyundai Hope on Wheels & Genesis Inspiration Foundation. John discusses his book Leading with Wonder, the power of one-degree shifts, and his mission to connect people to the extraordinary through leadership, magic, and social impact. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    16 min
  • What It Really Takes to Bring an Independent Film to the Screen

    What It Really Takes to Bring an Independent Film to the Screen
    Aug 21 2026
    In this All Things Indie segment episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres and co-host Stephen David Brooks interview Tom Chaney, Producer, Director & Writer. Tom shares his filmmaking journey, the importance of long-term creative relationships, and lessons from developing, financing, producing, and distributing his independent film Squatch. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 min
  • M.L. Bruin Launches Noah’s Christmas Wish, a Story of Kindness and Family

    M.L. Bruin Launches Noah’s Christmas Wish, a Story of Kindness and Family
    Aug 20 2026
    In this Onward and Upward segment episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ welcomes back ⁠M.L. Bruin⁠, Author of The Noah Series of Books. M.L. celebrates the release of ⁠Noah’s Christmas Wish⁠ and discusses its message of kindness, love, family, and helping others, along with the creative process behind bringing the Christmas story to life. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Giving Independent Filmmakers a Stage to Tell the Stories That Matter

    Giving Independent Filmmakers a Stage to Tell the Stories That Matter
    Aug 13 2026
    In this All Things Indie segment of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and co-host ⁠Stephen David Brooks⁠ interview ⁠Scott Hillier⁠, Founder of ECU The European Independent Film Festival. Scott discusses the realities of independent filmmaking, the global voices emerging through film, and his mission to give storytellers a platform to share meaningful work with audiences worldwide. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Turning Family Memories Into Stories That Last a Lifetime

    Turning Family Memories Into Stories That Last a Lifetime
    Aug 6 2026
    In this special Onward and Upward segment of Mission Matters, Adam Torres welcomes back ML Bruin, Author of The Noah Series of Books. M.L. discusses the inspiration behind Noah's Summer Adventures, his creative writing process, managing Lyme disease while writing, and previews his upcoming release, Noah's Christmas Wish. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 min