On today's episode I have Seth Panitch, an award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and filmmaker who recently published his first novel "Antique." Seth shared his career journey from writing Jaws 2 in third grade to becoming a theater professor at the University of Alabama, where he heads the MFA acting program. He discussed how the idea for "Antique" came from watching Antiques Roadshow and seeing how appraisers help people discover the value of family heirlooms, which led him to write a novel about identity and finding worth in both objects and people. Seth explained his writing process, which involved extensive research and multiple drafts over a year and a half, ultimately selling the book to Grand Central Publishing. He described his current book tour across 27 cities and shared that approximately 2,800 copies have been sold in the first five months, emphasizing that his main goal is to continue writing rather than seeking fame or bestseller status.

Get all the info here: https://sethpanitch.com/

🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.

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Had an amazing time talking to David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council. We started with the meaning of wealth then we talked about his new book, Regen360, which presents an operating system for a regenerative Earth, emphasizing the need to shift from a focus on financial wealth to valuing life and life-sustaining systems. He explained the concept of green building, detailing its environmental and economic benefits, and shared his personal journey from real estate development to becoming a leader in the green building movement. The discussion also touched on the challenges of climate change, the limitations of current sustainability efforts, and the potential role of AI in helping humanity evolve and address environmental issues. David concluded with a hopeful outlook, encouraging personal reflection and action to align with a more sustainable and truthful way of living.

Learn more and get the book: https://regen360.net/

🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode, I sit down withAustin Galante— an independent filmmaker, actor, musician, and podcast host — to talk about the realities of making art outside the traditional studio system. Austin shares insight into his recent and upcoming film work, including "Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road," now available on Tubi, while reflecting on the challenges of low-budget filmmaking, tight production schedules, casting, lighting, and building a creative life between Hollywood and the Midwest.

Our conversation also explores the changing landscape of film and music, including the rise ofAIand its complicated impact on creative industries. We compare film communities in Los Angeles, Portland, and the Midwest, discuss self-taped auditions versus in-person auditions, and reflect on what it takes to keep creating in independent space.

https://tubitv.com/movies/100060857/sanguine-teeth-on-a-driftless-road

🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.

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