Let"s talk about Verticals

01:21:26

117 - John Palmer - Music, Food & Vertical Dreams...

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2026/08/01

🎙️ In this episode, I’m joined by the absolutely wonderful John Palmer—also known as John Palmer Edwards! 🎬✨With experience in theatre, traditional film projects, and a growing list of Vertical dramas, John has already brought many different characters to life.We had a wonderfully fun, honest, and thoughtful conversation about acting, John’s journey into the world of Verticals, and why he loves bringing characters and stories to life so much. We also dive headfirst into the world of music

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01:23:38

116 - Irvin Gelb - Brands, Budgets & AI: The Next Era...

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2026/07/29

In this episode, I’m joined by visionary and talent manager Irvin Gelb @irvingelbmedia for an insightful and forward-thinking conversation about the current state - and future potential - of the vertical drama industry. 🎬📱We discuss why it is so important for producers, platforms, and creatives to truly listen to their audience and understand what viewers actually want to see. What developments and changes are needed to improve storytelling, create more diverse and compelling narratives,

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01:12:54

115 - Trinity Johnston - The Person Behind the mostly...

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2026/07/25

🎙️✨ In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful vertical actress Trinity Johnston!We talk about her journey into acting, her experiences within the fast-paced world of vertical dramas, and what audiences don’t always see behind the finished production. Trinity shares her perspective on the opportunities and challenges that come with this unique format, the lessons she has learned along the way, and the kinds of roles she would love to explore in the future. 🎬One topic that particularly

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01:28:51

114 - Aaron Oberst - The Nicest "Bad Guy" in...

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2026/07/22

🎬 What if one of the most intimidating men in Verticals is actually one of the kindest people you'll ever meet?This episode with Aaron Oberst is living proof that the dominant, arrogant, and often toxic characters he plays couldn't be further from who he really is.We have an honest and unfiltered conversation about what it's like to be repeatedly cast in these types of roles - and the mental and physical challenges that can come with portraying them. Aaron also shares the kinds of

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01:17:26

113 - Liv Kirby - Chasing Dreams Across the World...

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2026/07/18

In the new Episode of Let’s talk about Verticals I’m joined by the wonderful Australian actress Liv Kirby! 🇦🇺✨As a young adult, Liv made the bold decision to leave Australia and move to New York to pursue her dreams. Since then, her journey through the world of vertical dramas has taken her to filming locations all over the world and has helped her grow not only as an actress, but also as a person. 🎬🌍In this episode, we talk about her career, the lessons she's learned along the way, and

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01:19:46

112 - Alyssa Heyer - Verticals, AI & What's Changed...

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2026/07/15

This week on Let's Talk About Verticals, I'm incredibly happy to welcome the wonderful Alyssa Heyer!Join us for an open, honest, and entertaining conversation as we dive into Alyssa's journey in the ever-growing world of Vertical dramas. 🎭📱After taking a six-month break from filming Verticals ⏸️, Alyssa recently returned to the industry—and it didn't take long for her to notice that things had changed. 🚀 Together, we talk about the evolution of the Vertical space, the fast pace at which

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00:50:52

111 - Logan Hannigan - School, Scripts & Set Life...

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2026/07/11

🎙️ Today on Let's Talk About Verticals, I'm joined by one of the youngest guests to ever appear on the podcast —8-year-old actor Logan Hannigan! @logan_adventures 🌟🎬Despite his young age, Logan is already building an impressive acting career in the world of vertical dramas, and I had so much fun getting to know the person behind the performances.We talk about what a typical day on set looks like for him, how he balances school 📚 with filming, and what life is like when he's not standing

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01:18:40

110 - Anton Krasavin - Passion, Psychology &...

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2026/07/08

🎙️ This week on Let's Talk About Verticals, I'm joined by actor Anton Krasavin for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the podcast. 🎬🧠What starts as a conversation about acting quickly evolves into something much deeper.Together, we explore the fascinating question of how acting can shape the human mind and personality. Can stepping into different characters change the way we see ourselves? How do emotions experienced on set influence us long after the cameras

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01:14:52

109 - Jake Hobbs - Acting, AI & the Future of...

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2026/07/04

🎙️ This week on Let's Talk About Verticals, I'm excited to welcome actor Jake Hobbs! 🎬In this episode, we dive into Jake's journey into the world of vertical dramas—how he landed his first roles, what drew him to this unique format, and what he's learned along the way. We also talk about his experiences on set, the people he's worked with, and what he enjoys most about bringing these fast-paced stories to life. ✨But this conversation goes far beyond Jake's career. We also have a very open

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01:42:12

108 - June Recap: Wrapping Up the First Half of the...

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2026/07/01

🎉 After celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast with the Ladies, it's officially time to release our 10th Monthly Recap! 🥂Ten Monthly Recaps mean ten honest, unfiltered conversations about everything that happened in the world of Verticals over the past month—and all the stories surrounding the industry.As the first half of 2026 comes to an end, we're wrapping it up with our June Monthly Recap! 📱✨Join us as we look back at the biggest releases, industry news, surprising

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01:07:11

107 - Makenna Ginn - Strong Women, Vertical Dramas &...

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2026/06/27

🎙️ From the theater stage in Seattle to the world of Vertical Dramas – this week, actress Makenna Ginn joins the podcast!We dive into her journey from studying theatre at Loyola Marymount University to working in film, television, and the fast-growing world of Vertical Dramas that captivate millions of viewers worldwide. 📱🎬Makenna shares what makes acting for vertical content so unique, why emotional authenticity and perfect timing are everything, and why she's passionate about playing

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01:14:00

106 - Erik Fellows - Let's Talk About Hollywood, Love...

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2026/06/24

In this episode of Let's Talk About Verticals, I sit down with actor and producer Erik Fellows to discuss his remarkable journey through the entertainment industry. From his early days as a model to building a successful career in Hollywood, Erik shares valuable insights on perseverance, passion, and staying committed to your dreams. 🎬🌟Known for his work on Days of Our Lives, The Bay, and numerous film and television projects, Erik opens up about the realities of life as an actor, the

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01:11:42

105 - Brian O'Shea - The multilingual vertical Batman...

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2026/06/20

🎙️🌍 Ever wondered what my podcast intro sounds like in Mandarin? Thanks to Brian O'Shea, now I know! 😄Brian is truly multilingual and has lived and worked in so many different countries that this episode is filled with fascinating cultural influences from around the world. 🌏✨Compared to some others, Brian found his way into the vertical drama space relatively late. As he explains, that was mainly because he didn't take it too seriously at first. Coming from a traditional acting

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01:10:58

104 - Nick Garabedian - Chef Energy & Vertical Tropes...

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2026/06/17

Food brings people together 🍝✨ — and when someone also genuinely loves cooking (and is really good at it 👀), that alone is enough material for an entertaining podcast episode. But since Nick Garabedian @nick_garabedian has so many more talents beyond the kitchen, you already know this episode is packed with fun, laughter, and great conversations 🎙️🔥Since the role of the (hot) chef has officially made its way into the Vertical world 🍳🎬, we obviously had to talk about why Nick still

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01:19:05

103 - Arno Horn - Think Big & sail the Vertical Seas...

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2026/06/13

After the “Kiss of the Pirate King” week at the end of April — where I already had the chance to talk to several cast members — another member of the pirate crew joined me: actor Arno Horn ⚓🏴‍☠️ Together we returned to the pirate ship once more and sailed straight back into the rough Vertical seas 🌊For Arno, playing Jericho was a small comeback after 2024, especially since sadly we didn’t get to see him in any Vertical productions throughout 2025. We talked about what it felt like to

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01:23:18

102 - Brittany Pirozzoli - Roller Skates, Rigatoni &...

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2026/06/10

You can become friends over the most random things — and in Brittany Pirozzoli @britzoli I definitely found my “Rigatoni BFF” 🍝💛 Want to know the story behind it? Well… it’s a long one, and you can hear all about it in this podcast episode 🎙️✨Of course, we’re not just talking about food (even though Rigatoni plays a very important role 😄). We also dive into what else connects us: the world of Verticals 🎬📱Female roles in vertical productions can still be… complicated. Women are often

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01:25:55

101 - LA Vertical Drama Market - An event you...

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2026/06/07

🎬 The Vertical industry has long been carving its own path — evolving in ways that are very different from the traditional film business. The market is growing rapidly, constantly changing, and unless you’re actively on set and in the middle of it all, it’s easy to lose track of what’s really happening.Dana Protsyshak @dana__productions_vertigo , founder of Vert-I-Go Media, recognized exactly that — and created an industry event designed to bring people from all areas of the business

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01:48:46

100 - May Recap and a big Milestone...

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2026/06/06

The 100th podcast episode is finally here, and who better to celebrate it with than my five Review Ladies? On top of that, it's also time for our ninth Monthly Recap, which means we have lots to discuss!Since numbers are known to be quite relevant in the Vertical Space, we start off with a few facts about the podcast, which has now been around for nine months. Among them are the 96,443 downloads recorded as of May 31.We're also pleased to see that this month brought several storylines and

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01:30:54

99 - Ben Whalen - The Face You Love to Hate....

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2026/06/03

🎙️ It took Ben Whalen and me quite a while to finally find the time to sit down for a relaxed and unhurried conversation—but good things are worth waiting for.One of the reasons was that Ben was unexpectedly called away to China for his very first Vertical project right around the time we had originally planned to record. Even better, he was able to return shortly afterward to shoot even more amazing Vertical content for us. ✈️🎬When he’s not traveling the world for Vertical productions,

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01:10:50

98 - Brooke Moltrum - From Vampire Romance to...

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2026/05/30

At the beginning of my personal Vertical-watch journey, I actually avoided werewolf and vampire Verticals because they felt a little too fancy for me 😅🧛‍♀️🐺 Until my today’s podcast guest Brooke Moltrum — together with Nick Ritacco — completely pulled me in with Fated to My Forbidden Vampire ✨I’m really excited to talk with Brooke about her very first steps into the Vertical space, how she even ended up becoming part of this industry, and what turned out to be one of the biggest learning

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