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PODCAST

Let"s talk about Verticals

Michaela Bergmann

A Podcast with people who are part in the vertical industry, whether actors, producers, directors, fans, streaming platforms, etc. Everyone is welcome to talk with me about the big, wide world of verticals. About life with and in this world, its bright and dark sides. Be excited for wonderful real talk paired with humor, charm but the necessary seriousness 🎙️

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01:32:18

79 - Shanna Sinow - From Ads to Addiction: The...

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2026/04/11

It’s time for a new episode featuring another actress 🎙️✨ (actors have been dominating a bit lately 😉)Shanna Sinow took the time to have a wonderful and fun conversation with me about verticals 🎬📱She knows exactly what it’s like to get hooked by vertical ads—and then suddenly needing to watch the full story, unable to stop 😄 So she truly understands the audience better than many others 👀By now, she’s become an essential part of the vertical world 🌟 From vampires 🧛‍♀️ to rom-coms 💕,

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01:23:09

78 - Steinar Bakke - Chef, Coder, Actor - A Story of...

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2026/04/08

There are many paths that can lead to a vertical career — and today’s guest, Steinar Bakke, is the perfect example.Born in Norway, Steinar started his journey in the army before moving to the United States to study Software Engineering. After successfully working as a software developer, he asked himself: why not try something completely new?This mindset took him all the way to Australia 🌏, where he worked both as a head chef and an actor. When the pandemic hit, life pressed pause — and he

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01:28:35

77 - Douglas Jung - Half Asian, Fully Driven –...

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2026/04/04

In today’s episode, I sit down with the talented actor Douglas Jung to talk about his journey and experiences in the world of vertical storytelling 🎬📱Almost by chance, Douglas landed his first vertical role in 2023 through a friend—and he’s been hooked ever since. Fast forward to today, he’s already contributed his acting skills to over 40 verticals! 🚀We also dive into a topic close to his heart: diversity in casting 🌍 As a half-Asian actor, Douglas shares his wish to see more

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02:19:37

76 - March Recap - Vertical Déjà Vu: Innovation or...

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2026/04/01

The first quarter of the Vertical year 2026 is already behind us—and it really feels like things are picking up speed. There’s no shortage of exciting topics and developments across the verticals, and plenty to unpack and take a closer, more critical look at.Curious about what didn’t quite impress us this March—and what completely stole our hearts? Then you’re in exactly the right place for my monthly roundtable with the ladies!Joining the discussion:* Michaela (Host)

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01:10:05

75 - TJ Wilk - From Manny to Main Roles and Swimsuits...

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2026/03/28

This conversation is one I could have continued for hours — TJ Wilk @tjwilkofficial shared so many fascinating stories from his life that I was completely captivated and rarely felt this thoroughly entertained. 🎧✨A born drummer, TJ has already released two music albums (including on Spotify). In 2023, he entered the Vertical World as an actor — but his journey there was anything but ordinary. From international modeling success to starring in a TV show, working as a “manny,” attending

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01:14:50

74 - Cyle Kolton - $10 Billion Poker Hands & Other...

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2026/03/25

A brand-new episode is just around the corner, and this time I sat down with actor Kyle Colton @kyle_colton89 for a deep dive into the world of vertical storytelling.With 50+ verticals under his belt, Kyle has explored nearly every genre imaginable—earning himself a fully checked Vertical Bingo Card 🎬🦹‍♂️ Often cast as the villain (or as he jokingly calls it, the “useless assistant”), Kyle shares why verticals offer him something traditional horizontal films often don’t: creative freedom

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01:27:12

73 - Michael J. Gwynn - From Vertical Father Figures...

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2026/03/21

🎙️ From the very beginning, it was a perfect match – Michaela & Michael.Maybe it started with the name 😉… but in this episode, you’ll quickly realize there’s much more connecting us than just that.In this latest episode, I’m talking to Michael J. Gwynn @michaeljgwynn , a true Patriarch of the vertical space 🎬He’s well known for portraying a wide range of father figures – from warm and caring to loud, intense, and intimidating. That versatility is exactly what makes him stand out.With

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01:12:07

72 - Fantalk - Amanda (amandas_verticalvibes) -...

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2026/03/18

It’s time for another Fan Talk 🎙️✨ to find out what the audience – the people actually watching verticals – really think 👀In this episode, I sat down with Amanda 💬 We talked about her preferences when it comes to verticals, the genre she’s especially drawn to 🎭 and what she’s less likely to watch these days 🚫 Her reviews mainly focus on “older” verticals – although, as she points out, that term isn’t entirely accurate. It’s really just about shows that aren’t brand new releases 🕰️As

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01:00:52

71 - Richard Sharrah - The Luke Skywalker for the...

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2026/03/14

His life almost sounds like a fairytale ✨. He even married a real (Disney) princess 👑 and together they have three wonderful children.Richard Sharrah sat down with me for a conversation about his love for acting 🎭, his experiences on set 🎬, his life, and his plans for the future 🚀.He has taken the Vertical world and its audience by storm 🌍📱. His trademark in Vertical series? Father roles. As we discovered, not always the loving kind – for example in “Mommy Don’t Cry Daddy Is Sorry.”

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01:33:33

70 - Harrison Keen - 2026 Harrison goes romantic (in...

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2026/03/11

🌏 As we all know, Down Under has caught the Vertical fever too – which makes it the perfect time to sit down with another Australian Vertical actor: Harrison Keen.The 2025 Rising Star nominee and I talk about the many opportunities that Vertical series have opened up for actors. From working abroad in China and Istanbul to what it was like filming a Vertical production in Australia – complete with an authentic Australian accent. 🇦🇺🎬Want to know which natural skills Harrison believes

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01:34:59

69 - Toby S Pruett - Stunts, Sets & Straight Talk...

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2026/03/07

Today, a supporting actor finally steps into the spotlight he has long deserved — Toby S. Pruett ✨🎬With plenty of wit and charm, we dive into the many chapters of his journey before entering the Vertical Space. From playing a pirate in a theme park 🏴‍☠️ to working as a health manager on set 🩺, to performing as a stuntman in high-energy stunt shows 💥 — Toby’s career path is anything but ordinary.His very first steps in Verticals? Straight into the role of an Alpha in a werewolf world 🐺

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01:06:56

68 - Alexandria Watts - Titanic Dreams & Finding the...

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2026/03/04

🎙️✨ Just before the New Year, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alexandria Watts to talk about her journey as an actress, her work in Verticals, and her growing passion for writing.As a child, she was completely mesmerized by Titanic 🚢 — so much so that she even took classes about it! Her dream job back then? Oceanographer 🌊🔬. That dream lasted until her mother signed her up for a theater class… and everything changed.Despite insisting (and laughing about it!) that she absolutely

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01:22:01

67 - February Recap - Six Critics. One February....

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2026/03/02

When six Vertical critics come together, it’s time to recap the past Vertical month – and this time, we’re diving into February 🗓️Joining the discussion:* Michaela (Host) @lets_talk_about_verticals* Aline @i.love.verticals* Brittany @drama_ink_diaries* Shikha Dia @verticalviewweekly* Caitlyn @verticait* Meagan @realreeldramaWas the Valentine’s month really as cozy and emotional as the audience hoped? Or did some of the released Vertical content leave us disappointed — and if so, why?Our

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01:13:48

66 - Bryce Tipple - ⚾🎭 From Baseball Dreams to...

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2026/02/28

⚾ He once had his sights set on the Major League Baseball.�🎭 Today, he’s bringing characters to life on screen — and since 2024, he’s also adding his energy to the Vertical scene.My guest: Bryce Tipple @brycectippleBryce’s journey took an unexpected turn when his grandmother suggested he try acting. He gave it a shot — and that was it. Baseball ambitions moved to the back burner, and a new passion took center stage.Now based in ☀️ Los Angeles, Bryce has already portrayed multiple lead

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01:21:59

65 - Austin Herring (Snow Story Productions) - The...

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2026/02/25

Have you ever wondered what a production company actually does in the vertical space — the exciting opportunities 🎬, the creative wins ✨, and the real challenges behind the scenes?I had the chance to sit down with Austin Herring @austinherring , CEO of Snow Story Productions @snowstoryproductions , for an in-depth conversation. With more than 60 verticals produced to date — alongside numerous commercials and other projects — Snow Story Productions has become one of the most established

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01:41:39

64 - Jieun and Tiffany (Talk Drama to me) - Cultural...

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2026/02/21

🎊✨ It’s Lunar New Year — and we’re celebrating with a very special XXL episode! ✨🎊In this multicultural deep dive, we explore the cultural differences and backgrounds between Eastern and Western verticals — in the best possible company: Jieun and Tiffany from the podcast "Talk Drama to Me" @talkdramatome 🎙️🌏While Jieun has been part of the vertical space for quite some time, Tiffany is still fairly new to it — so new, in fact, that many actor names don’t ring a bell for her yet. 😄 But

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01:25:30

63 - Evan Comacho -From first Disaster experience to...

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2026/02/18

In today’s episode, it’s practically a conversation among eight eyes 👀👀👀👀 — because Evan Camacho @evancamachoofficial and I are each joined by our dogs, Nero and Dion 🐶🐶Evan tells me that he was anything but thrilled about his very first vertical shoot 🎬🔥 Low pay 💸, incredibly hot weather ☀️, a wasp nest 🐝 and plenty more made it a challenging experience. Understandably, he didn’t feel like doing anything like that again for a while 😉😅Nevertheless, he found his way back to

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01:37:32

62 - Nick Ritacco - 🏴‍☠️ Pirate today, 🕵️‍♂️...

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2026/02/15

Today’s episode is officially hijacked — by Vertical pirate Nick Ritacco @nick.ritacco 🏴‍☠️Fresh off wrapping the second pirate vertical ever (after @beneathcrimsonsailsvertical), Nick joins me to talk about one of the most special experiences of his career so far.What little kid doesn’t dream of becoming a pirate at least once? Nick used to love dressing up as one — and now he’s managed to combine two things he truly loves: his job and his childhood dream. No surprise he already misses

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01:22:10

61 - Teig Sãdhãna - A Heart Story Made for Vertical...

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2026/02/14

It’s time for new storylines in the Vertical Space — and my guest Teig Sãdhãna and I couldn’t agree more: My heart surgery story deserves a full cinematic Vertical adaptation. With everything. Included.This story has it all:❤️ Drama💞 RomCom💔 Heartbreak (in the most literal way possible 😂)Teig immediately volunteered to play my cardiologist (casting = perfection).And we’ve already reserved a role for Zane Claudio as my caring, protective brother. Zane… are you in? 👀The only things

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01:24:01

60 - Alex Pychtin - Crime, Cameras & Charisma...

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2026/02/13

We finally made it happen! 🎉In this episode, I sit down for a morning chat (German time ☕) with the Australian/Canadian actor Alex Pychtin, @alexpychtin who’s currently in China 🇨🇳.This conversation is packed with humor, charm, and wit as Alex and I talk about what it’s really like to shoot Verticals in China, how things have changed from his very first Vertical shoot to today, and how some roles can leave a lasting impression on his private personality 😏🎭.Alex also shares the bigger

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