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Sep 11 2018

Episode 086: Bernard Robichaud from Trailer Park Boys

Boston-born, Canadian-based, actor, writer and comic, Bernard Robichaud, known to fans worldwide as Cyrus, the gun toting, drug dealing nemesis from the hit television series Trailer Park Boys, started his life in the spotlight as a sought after model. That is, until the day he crossed paths with a Toronto talent agent, who insisted he missed his calling and should try his hand at acting. With that advice in mind, Bernard enrolled in the Theatre Arts program at Dalhousie University and later honed his skills under the private tutelage of esteemed vocal coach Dorothy Ward, and later under the wings of award winning director Tom Kerr at the prestigious Neptune Theatre.

Believe it or not, this athletic man who grew up playing hockey and basketball and today is an avid golfer was hired to voice the characters of both Robert and Becky in the CBC radio drama In Becky’s Name. Governor General Award winning playwright and author, Kent Stetson, took the liberty of contacting ACTRA on Bernard’s behalf, stating that anyone who could play a man and women on radio in their first performance deserved to be given their professional status…and he was, and he hasn’t looked back.

His uncanny talent of being able to transform himself into a rough and tumble lowlife to a ruggedly handsome good guy has garnered Bernard a variety of most interesting roles over his career including performing alongside such Hollywood icons as James Caan and Kathy Bates. Most recently he was seen in Sea Change on Lifetime movies, based on New York Times best selling author Aimee Friedman, which everyone hopes will go to camera in the near future as a series. He also starred in Blue Seduction co-starring Billy Zane and Estella Warren, and American Sunset, co-staring with his friend, the late Corey Haim. Bernard also had a recurring role as Kirk in the hit Showcase TV series, Haven.

Bernard was very unexpectedly diagnosed on Oct 6, 2017 with Prostate Cancer after a routine visit to the doctor. He is now cancer-free and is an advocate for the fight against cancer. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Growing up playing hockey and basketball
  • Why he doesn’t watch any of his movies or TV shows
  • Battling prostrate cancer and what advice he has for others
  • His acting career

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Acting, Bad Guy, Basketball, Bernard Robichaud, Best Ever You, Bill Coelius, Cancer, Cyrus, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Hockey, Mark Fauser, Prostrate Cancer, Trailer Park Boys

Feb 07 2018

Episode 067: Grammy Nominee and President of Lavish Records Tracy Randall

Tracy Randall is a Grammy nominee, Urban Inspirational Recording Artist, Label Owner, Entertainment Attorney & Manager. He is also a cancer survivor. In an ever-changing entertainment industry, Tracy Randall’s clientele includes but is not limited to independent record companies, distributors, producers, music publishers, artists, songwriters. Areas of practice encompass all facets of Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Film, and Sports-related legal issues. Dr. Randall has successfully orchestrated deals for his producers and songwriters with top-tiered entertainers including but not limited to 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Ashanti, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Keisha Cole, Game, Katie Perry, Miley Cyrus, Eminem, Nas and many others. Randall has structured and continues to structure numerous recording and publishing deals with Jive, Sony Entertainment, Inc., Epic Records, RCA, Interscope, Warner Brothers, Atlantic Records, Universal and Universal/Motown, Warner Chappelle, Universal Music Publishing, Zomba, Sony/ATV… just to name a few.  Tracy received his law degree from New York University Law School and his PhD in International Business & Marketing from UCLA.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Getting the news that you only have 6 months to live
  • Only working 18 hours per week
  • Putting together the right team
  • The music, entertainment, and athlete management business

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Cancer, entertainment, Kelly Roach, law, law Firm, Lawyer, Mende Nazer, Musician, Podcast, Producer, slave, Social Media, sports agent, Tracy Randall, UCLA

Jul 13 2017

Episode 023: Award-Winning Washington D.C. Reporter Jay Korff

Jay Korff is a general assignment reporter with ABC7/WJLA-TV & News Channel 8 in Washington D.C. He is also the director of the full-length documentary “Endure”. Jay has received 41 Regional Emmy awards, 19 Regional Edward R. Murrow awards, 3 National Headliner Awards and 3 National Murrows. He’s also been honored by the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association for his investigative work relating to dysfunction, waste and mismanagement within D.C. government. Jay is a native of the Philadelphia area. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Telecommunications, while minoring in Political Science. He came to Washington D.C. in 2003, after working at WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee. Before that, he reported for stations in Fort Wayne, Indiana; LaCrosse, Wisconsin; and Helena, Montana.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His upcoming full-length documentary movie
  • Washington D.C. politics
  • Negative vs. Positive news stories

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Cancer, cancer awareness, documentary, endure, feel good stories, inspirational, Itunes, Leadership, media, news media, Podcasting, politics, positional leadership, positivity, reporter, washington D.C.

Mar 20 2017

Episode 006: Fitness Trainer Scott Keppel

As an official Miss USA and Miss America Fitness Trainer, Scott Keppel knows a little something about the best way to motivate and achieve goals. He is the creator of Scott Fitness Systems. His training systems and accomplishments have been featured by media both nationally and internationally. He brings awareness to breast cancer with the annual Busting Butts to Save Breasts 5K Adventure Run/Walk and Bootcamp, held at the end of October each year.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Working with Miss USA and Miss America contestants
  • How he motivates clients of all types … not just pageant contestants
  • His wife’s battle with breast cancer
  • Going from getting bullied to a top fitness trainer
  • Background as a college football player

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 5k run, Arizona, Beauty Queen, Breast Cancer, Cancer, cancer awareness, Fitness Trainer, Football player, google play, Hiram College, Hiram Terriers, Inspiration, Itunes, Miss America, Miss USA, Motivation, Pageant Queen, Podcast, Scott Keppel, soundcloud, stitcher, tunein

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