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Backstage Pass with Phoenix Cannon

Have you ever wondered how content creators become media moguls, how actors and filmmakers steer through show biz, or how musicians make their mark? Phoenix Cannon is sitting down with the stars and asking all of your burning questions. Get a backstage pass to the VIP lounge where influencers unmask the glam and get real. Backstage Pass with Phoenix Cannon, weekends on Star98 the Best Mix and wherever you get your podcasts.

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36:22

Directing with Purpose: T.C. Christensen’s Cinematic...

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2025/03/31

Send us a text Have you ever dreamed of becoming a film director? What goes into making movie magic? T.C. Christensen has been a director for decades, directing and doing cinematography on dozens of films like "17 Miracles," "The Cokeville Miracle," "The Other Side of Heaven 2," and "Love, Kennedy." He shares his background, advice he has for other budding directors, some movie-making secrets, and some behind the scenes of his newest movie, "Raising the Bar."

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39:30

From Auditions to Applause: Paige Anne's American...

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2025/03/23

Send us a text Season 23 of American Idol just started and it's on the brain. Former contestant, Paige Anne, shares with us her experience from zoom auditions to Hollywood week, getting the golden ticket and making it to the top 26. What was it like to get cut TWICE? What kinds of things would she do differently if she had to do it again? What advice does she have for others who have their sights set on American Idol or becoming a singer? And don't forget to stay tuned to the end ...

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39:14

Crafting the Cut: The Art of Editing TV Shows with...

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2025/03/09

Send us a text One person on a production team that has some of the most underrated power is the editor. The editor can be a decision maker of how long you hold on a particular look or frame, crafting how the story is told and the feel of the film or tv show. Shawn Paper is a renowned editor that has edited shows like Parks and Rec, Vampire Diaries, and the Netflix hit show, Outer Banks. He gives a behind the scenes look at how long it takes to edit the shows, what it's like working with the ...

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38:17

Never Give Up, Never Surrender: Behind the Scenes...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text Galaxy Quest- the legendary 90's Star Trek parody with a cult following. It's go 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and is revered for its humorous satire and writing. Well, we have the brains behind it all on the show. David Howard tells how he fell into fame with a miraculous Hollywood story when one of his first scripts got picked up by a major motion picture studio and became a star studded legendary hit movie. David tells how Galaxy Quest came to be, the changes Hollywood made, and ad...

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35:51

Instagram Influencing: How to Use Social Media to...

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2025/02/23

Send us a text Social media is another tool to build an acting career but it seems daunting and saturated, right? How do you build a following? How do you find posts that specifically build your acting career? How do you get it seen by the right people like casting directors, marketing agencies, acting agencies, and other actors? Mikayla Iverson is currently using Instagram with a six figure following. She shares how it helps her career, how she maintains a posting schedule, and how she fits ...

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53:09

How to Get on Broadway: Behind the Scenes with The...

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2025/02/16

Send us a text Ever dreamed of standing under the stage lights on broadway? It may seem like a far reach, but Chase Ramsey says it might just be closer to reality than you think. Chase is a former Broadway Headliner from the 9 time Tony Award winning hit, "The Book of Mormon Musical." He played the role of Elder Cunningham, but contrary to popular belief, he didn't come out of the womb singing. Chase shares how he somewhat "stumbled" into broadway stardom, only picking up acting as a college ...

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37:16

The First Hannah Montana: Unheard Stories of Growing...

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2025/02/09

Send us a text Did you know there was a Hannah Montana before Miley Cyrus? Most TV pilots do have other actors who are cast to trial a show before Hollywood decided on a final cast and many times the original actors are replaced with others for one reason or another. Brittany Breed was the first Hannah Montana and shares why she didn't end up becoming the famous icon and other obstacles she faced as a child actress and singer. Getting her start at the age of 2, Brittany has seen a lot of diff...

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38:25

Quantum Realms: AI's Impact on the Future of Media...

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2025/02/03

Send us a text As a media influencer, AI can be so useful. We can use it to generate ideas, quickly make mock-ups, expand our imaginations, get information at our fingertips in a matter of nano-seconds, and have our messages reach the far corners of the earth. There is another side of AI, though, that can be scary and intimidating. Can it take over our privacy? And more importantly, will it take over our jobs? What has been the role of AI in the development of the entertaiment and media indus...

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39:12

Social Media Secrets: London Lazerson Reveals How To...

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2025/01/26

Send us a textTik Tok ban is on the brain- how long will it be here? Do you need to switch over to a new platform? How do you find success if you continue on Tik Tok or if you switch to Insta? You've probably seen the former Tik Tok Grammy host and famous Macaulay Culkin look-alike, London Lazerson, with nearly 10 million followers on Tik Tok and well over half a million followers on Instagram. How did he get there? He shares why the Tik Tok ban hasn't phased him and walks us step by step on ...

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38:35

Imagineer That!: Behind the Scenes with Disney...

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2025/01/19

Send us a textLet's throw things back to watching Disney Channel's "Imagineer That!" the segment with the engineers and designers who make Disney magic possible. We have a real life former Disney Imagineer to tell about his journey to working for one of the largest entertaiment industries in the world. Josh Steadman went from growing up in Jerome, Idaho to living his dream conceptualizing and designing the Enchanted Storybook Castle Walkthrough for the world's largest Disney castle in Shangha...

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36:58

Behind the Scenes of Radio: Don Jarret and Taylor Swift

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2025/01/12

Send us a textTaylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars of our time. She had the biggest selling album of 2024, along with the highest grossing tour in history, she's the richest female music artist, and was the top artist on Spotify on 2024. So join me in my lounge as I not only get the behind the scenes of what it's like being a radio DJ from The Wolf's country morning show host, Don Jarret, but also as he shares original audio you've never heard before of his behind the scenes interview...

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39:57

Behind the Mic: Phoenix Cannon Unveiled

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2025/01/05

Send us a textTo kick off the new show we're starting with a behind the scenes of your host, Phoenix Cannon! I've gotten requests to do an interview of myself for a while now, so this time I'm answering some listener questions about my background in media while also giving you the scoop on what you can expect from this talk show as we venture on this behind-the-scenes journey of the entertainment business together!

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28:21

Holly Jolly Holidays: Tips on Implementing Self Care...

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2025/01/03

Send us a textTi's the season to be jolly, but sometimes the holidays can be stressful and even triggering. Jessica Smith joins us to share how she's implemented mental health practices and her take on how we can lift the burdens of the holidays and enjoy the season more.

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30:18

Cutting the Christmas Hustle

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2025/01/03

Send us a textHow do we slow down and enjoy the process of hosting, visiting, serving? Cozy up to a one-on-one episode with me to talk about ways to cut on spending, cut on the shopping, the bustle, the garbage, the aftermath, and enjoy the meaning of Christmas

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23:38

2024: Reflecting and Preparing for the New Year

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2025/01/03

Send us a textAs we enter 2025, let's reflect on all the things we accomplished this year and prepare our minds and hearts with intention and clarity for an even better year. Join me as we delve into some of the best thought leaders' advice such as James Clear- discussing the impact of micro changes, details on creating new habits, and the power of simplicity.

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29:30

'Tis the Season of Joy, Peace, and Rest: Avoiding...

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2024/12/01

Send us a textThis is the time of year to feel jolly, to spread joy, and to rest, but it doesn't always feel like it! The holidays can feel like an added stress financially and emotionally, not to mention cramming work in so you can 'take a holiday.' Tanisha Shedden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has faced burnout in her career and talks about how she overcame it and is now back in practice with a much healthier mindset. Listen to mindset, behavior, and lifestyle changes you can mak...

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40:42

Savoring the Holidays: Overcoming Negative...

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2024/11/24

Send us a textThanksgiving is a holiday traditionally celebrated with a huge focus on food, but that can be triggering for many people. Most of us have had some sort of negative interaction with food at some point and we might have created negative attachments to it as well. How can you retrain your mindset to be able to have a healthy relationship with food again and enjoy those holiday celebrations? Brittany Breed joins to talk about her personal experience overcoming eating disorders and d...

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33:16

Redefining Your Identity: Mindset Mantras That Make...

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2024/11/17

Send us a textHow are you doing on those New Year's Resolutions from 11 months ago? Have you found habits hard to form? Are you stuck in the constant cycle of regression? Who is your ideal you? Tyson Bradley, author and founder of "Inherent Identity," shares a different approach on habit- building by focusing on your identity. He shares how labels might actually be the key to helping you become the person you want to be if you choose them yourself from within. https://www.inherentidentit...

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32:44

Roll with the Punches: Behind the Scenes of "The...

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2024/11/03

Send us a textWhat do you get when you put MMA fighting, rock music, and Jesus together? A story that's never been told. Kenny Krebs is an engineer turned filmmaker when he decided to give a shot at creating a movie told from the perspective of an apprentice to Jesus but from the angle of MMA fighting. Learn about his own personal and family battles he fought while making this movie and be sure to check it out in theaters this opening weekend!

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31:33

Upping Your Halloween Game: How to Create Realistic...

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2024/10/27

Send us a textWant to not just take your costume creation to the next level, but to the top level? Erin Atwood and Nicole Anderton with the Timberline Garrison 501st Legion spend their days creating realistic Star Wars costumes that look like they came directly off the screen. From weathering to airbrushing, flocking to 3D printing- they've learned the skills and spent the time to make sure every tiny detail is accurate in these life-like costumes. Listen through this episode as they share th...

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