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The Staffa Corner

Greg Staffa created The Staffa Corner Podcast to provide listeners with a Staffatarian look at entertainment and life. Focusing on honest conversation, Staffa’s podcast is an appreciation of those he finds interesting in and out of television and film.The journey taken by Staffa in the industry started more than 8 years ago writing for Your Entertainment Corner. Motivated by the desire to become more knowledgeable in his field, he leveraged his learned and acquired knowledge and skills and earned

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35:06

Age is Just a Number: Twelve-Year-Old Luke Speakman's...

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2025/12/31

Send us a text For a long time, I’ve had a reluctance to interview young kids. It’s too easy to dismiss them and treat them like the kids they are. Yet, talking to 12-year-old Luke Speakman during this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast reminded me why we each do this, the love of TV and film. Listening to Luke, it's clear he's passionate about both. After getting a couple of questions out of the way, I tried my best to forget the “kid actor” label and focus on Luke the actor. From landing ...

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Wake Up Dead Man’s Kerry Frances on Craft, Career,...

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2025/12/27

Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, we're joined by actress and singer Kerry Frances for a candid conversation about navigating the modern entertainment industry. We dive into her new projects, the Netflix film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and her new single, "You and Me and Everything." Kerry shares invaluable insights, from how classical acting training builds a foundation but often fails to teach the business itself, to why kindness on set is a career-lon...

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38:55

From Baseball to Power Ranger: How Jason Faunt's...

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2025/12/25

Send us a text On this episode of the Staffa Corner Podcast, we sit down with actor Jason Faunt to unpack a remarkable journey of reinvention. Jason shares how a promising college athlete handled being cut from pro ball, rebuilt his identity, and found his true path in acting by ignoring conventional wisdom and learning from the ground up. We dive deep into the Power Rangers chapter, where Jason discusses the reality behind a modestly paid role that became a career-launching engine, opening d...

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43:13

From Short Films To Big Dreams: Nuk Suwanchote On...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text A camera, a tight-knit family, and an endless appetite for story, that’s where Nuk Suwanchote's filmmaking journey begins. From immigrant roots and long hours spent immersed in movies to building a career across live events, commercials, and narrative projects, Nuk shares how curiosity, craft, and community shaped his voice. The heart of our talk centers on the hard truths of the industry: the hidden chasm between short films and features, the new pressures of streaming and AI,...

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57:18

Train Dreams Actor Alfred Hsing On Martial Arts,...

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2025/12/18

Send us a text We sit down today with actor Alfred Hsing, who opens up about pressure, perfection, and how acting allows him to explore vulnerability safely through character. He also reflects on representation with nuance, acknowledging both the privilege and the weight of being visible in an industry still broadening its lens. Alfred breaks down how stunt work really happens: training, rigging, camera design, timing, and the discipline that keeps sets safe. He respects stars who trai...

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39:17

Beyond the Gates Actor Jaden Lucas Miller On Craft,...

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2025/12/01

Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, we sit down with actor Jaden Lucas Miller to trace his journey from the Raleigh stages to a CBS daytime set and a gripping turn on Hulu's Reasonable Doubt. Jaden unpacks what it takes to be taken seriously at 20, all while juggling classes and call sheets. He opens up about his early breaks in short films, the method mindset that treats characters as both an escape and a mirror, and how his mother's persistence helped build a real t...

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45:21

Actress Kylee Levien - Finding Balance Between...

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2025/11/24

Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, we sit down with the talented young actress Kylee Levien. Our conversation opens a window into resilience, exploring how moving every few years taught her to connect quickly, why auditions became a safe space to explore identity, and how she learned to treat rejection as redirection, not defeat. Kylee takes us behind the scenes of her new holiday film, A Chris-Mystery, sharing why she selects roles with purpose and how her knowledge...

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49:03

Somewhere in Montana's Matt Drago on the Dreamers...

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2025/11/21

Send us a text Actor Matt Drago joins us to discuss a life built on craft and the belief that stories matter, even when rejection is the norm. We trace his journey from a Shenandoah Valley childhood to the LA grind, breaking down how he builds a character and treats each audition as a chance to leave his mark. We take a deep dive into his work on Somewhere in Montana and explore how shooting on location transformed the crew into a family. Matt also shares his candid take on the changing film ...

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37:16

How Luma Valen Found Her Voice: From Puerto Rico to...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text In this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, Greg sits down with recording artist and model Luma Valen to explore how culture, grit, and timing transformed a classically trained violinist from a Puerto Rican farm into a rising pop star. We begin with her journey during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search, which led to an unexpected career in modeling, major campaigns, and the thrill of seeing herself in the pages of Vogue. Luma breaks down the reality of editorial shoots, t...

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50:05

Katie Prentiss: From Grief to Film - A Journey of...

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2025/11/11

Send us a text A 20-second kitchen dance on TikTok sparked a journey that led us to actor and filmmaker Katie Prentiss. In this episode, we explore her inspiring story of grief, resilience, and the courage to create her own work despite industry challenges. Katie shares her personal journey, from losing her mother to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to discovering a family genetic link. This experience ignited her passion for her first feature film, "Wake Up Maggie," a moving and humorous drama ...

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44:16

From Grief To Laughs: Building “Noble Homes” With...

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2025/11/05

Send us a text Television is more than just entertainment for many; it often holds a deeper, personal meaning. For me, Jeff Eastin's television show "White Collar" was a beacon of hope during three challenging years of homelessness. Similarly, television can evoke cherished memories of family gatherings and shared experiences. Join us on this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast as we talk with the inspiring mother-daughter duo, Renee Story and Chloe Ray, creators of the heartwarming series "...

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43:50

She Built a Voice the Regime Couldn’t Silence -...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text When her sister entered her into the U.S. green card lottery and she won at eighteen, Jewel Farshad stepped into Los Angeles carrying equal parts fear and resolve, determined to honor a promise to her father: pursue art and never “flop.” Jewel shares the stakes of speaking out: family members jailed, the risks for Iranians using VPNs, and the grief of living in exile after losing her father during COVID. Yet she refuses bitterness. Her message is simple and specific: stand wit...

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35:10

Adaptability fuels success: Sophia Woodward's Journey...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text What happens when a child moves across America multiple times, adapting to new schools, new friends, and new environments? For Sophia Woodward, it created the perfect foundation for a successful acting career. Sophia takes us through her remarkable journey to Hollywood stardom. The conversation offers fascinating insights into the realities of child acting, including Sophia's breakthrough recurring role on Fox's "Lethal Weapon" at age 12 and her career-defining portrayal of Lu...

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32:20

From TikTok to the Big Screen: How Ashley R Singh...

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2025/09/03

Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast we meet Ashley R Singh, a rising star bridging worlds as both an accomplished content creator and actress making waves with her feature film debut. Our conversation unfolds the fascinating journey of a young woman who went from being a top 14 finalist on Indian Idol to studying industrial engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison, before finding her voice on TikTok during the isolation of COVID. Ashley's refreshing authenticity...

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36:48

How Injury Changed Everything for Ballard Actor Alain Uy

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2025/08/05

Send us a text What happens when your life's passion is suddenly taken away? For Alain Uy, a car accident didn't just end his dance career. it became the catalyst for an entirely new journey. The accident that immobilized him for several months forced him to find new avenues of expression, ultimately leading him to discover acting through theater. Uy also discusses his relationship with cultural identity and representation in Hollywood, revealing how his perspective has transformed. F...

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38:50

Hollywood Dreams and Indie Realities: Film Director...

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2025/07/12

From childhood dreams to Hollywood screens, director Brendan Gabriel Murphy's journey captivates with its raw determination and creative resilience. The visionary filmmaker behind the psychological thriller "Fluxx" (starring Tyrese Gibson and Shelley Hennig) reveals how his childhood love of movies laid the groundwork for his directorial career. The conversation takes an intimate turn as Murphy discusses how parenthood has reshaped his creative perspective. While raising two young chil...

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37:52

Hollywood Beginnings: Mason McNulty on Acting, Music,...

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2025/06/19

What does it take to build an acting career from the ground up? Mason McNulty pulls back the curtain on his journey from child actor to versatile performer, offering a refreshingly honest look at the realities of Hollywood. McNulty's story begins with his first role at just three months old—a PSA about safely surrendering unwanted babies that earned him the family nickname "dumpster baby." From these humble beginnings, he built an impressive resume including roles on Modern Family, Glee, and...

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37:01

From Kid Reporter to Rising Star: Lacey Katena's...

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2025/06/19

What happens when you grow up with a professional mascot as your father? For Lacey Katena, it meant learning the art of physical comedy, performing without fear, and understanding how to read and respond to audience energy. These foundational skills served her well as she navigated early entertainment experiences as an NBA mini mascot and NBC kid reporter for NASCAR and Supercross events. The most profound moment in Lacey's evolution came during a transformative trip to Okinawa, Japan, where...

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From Classical Indian Dance to Hollywood: The Aparna...

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2025/06/14

Dancing between worlds comes naturally to Aparna Brielle. Her journey from performing ancient Bharata Natyam dance in Portland to starring alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals an artist whose cultural roots fuel her creative expression. Working with comedy legends Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt provided Aparna with masterclass-level training, while Schwarzenegger's mentorship on FUBAR continues to shape her approach. Their guidance extends beyond performance techniques to navigating the...

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34:24

From Mexican Stages to Hollywood Sets: Mariana...

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2025/06/13

Mariana Trevino's path to acting alongside Hollywood legends wasn't meticulously planned but unfolded through what she calls "hunches from the heart." Before sharing the screen with Tom Hanks and Owen Wilson, she explored dance, singing, and literature. In "Stick," Trevino portrays Elena, a Mexican mother navigating the delicate balance of protecting her teenage son while learning when to let him go. The role resonated deeply with her understanding of Latin American motherhood, fiercely prot...

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