Podcast
Someone's Thunder
Hosted by Angela Pierce and Stephanie Klapper · EN
Native New Yorkers, entertainment professionals, and long-time friends Angela Pierce and Stephanie Klapper chat about film, TV, theater, creativity, and life in general. As well as all the surprises, thunder, and "someones" behind it.
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Shari Albert
1w ago00:45:50Tap to summarizeShari Albert joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about acting, writing and directing her award-winning short film Double Happiness. Shari has been part of the indie film scene for decades; you can find more about her work at IMDB and her insta.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Transcribe →Dan Manjovi
3w ago00:40:57Tap to summarizeDan Manjovi joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about music, teaching, and his journey to become a composer. Dan shares about being a New Yorker as well as his experiences with stage, film and TV. To find out more about Dan visit his website.
Transcribe →Thom Heyer
Apr 2101:12:44Tap to summarizeThom Heyer joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about costume design, joy, and keeping a dream journal. Thom's work as a costume designer for theater, TV and film is complimented by his children's book illustrations, collage and performance art. To find out more about Thom, visit his website and insta.
Transcribe →Erik Evans of The Story Workshop
Apr 700:42:42Tap to summarizeErik Evans joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about his upcoming book a Field Guide to Creativity, his many jobs and being a museum super fan. You can find out more about Erik at his website The Story Workshop and insta. Keep an eye out for the book launch of a Field Guide to Creativity this May from Raven + Grace Press.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Transcribe →SPRING 2026! Yahya Jeffries-El Re-release
Mar 2400:59:06Tap to summarizeHappy Spring! Yahya Jeffries-El joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about the dignity of being an artist, finding artistic nourishment, and being a native New Yorker. Yah is a recording artist, DJ, film-maker, actor and original collaborator on Someone's Thunder! You can find out more about Yah at his website and insta.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
Transcribe →Tara Lawall
Mar 1000:42:21Tap to summarizeTara Lawall joins Angela on Oscar Week to talk about the Oscar nominated Short Film Retirement Plan that she created with John Kelly. Tara works as the Chief Creative Officer for the ad agency Rethink New York, is a mom and author we were thrilled to speak to her about motivation, collaboration and her experience on the festival circuit. To find out more about Tara, visit her website and insta.
Transcribe →Nikki Romanello
Feb 2400:55:45Tap to summarizeNikki Romanello joins Angela to talk about BioArt and metal working, connecting with the natural world, and how to bend cold metal. Nikki teaches at Genspace in Brooklyn, That Creative Space in Beacon and more; her work can be seen at Poster House in Chelsea. To find out more about Nikki, visit her website and insta.
Transcribe →Lynne Marie Rosenberg
Feb 1001:10:17Tap to summarizeLynne Marie Rosenberg joins Angela to talk about content creation, teaching, and etymology. Lynne shares her journey from acting and activism into applying for a Fulbright Scholarships and collaborating in Ireland. To find out more about Lynne, visit her website and insta.
Transcribe →Stephen Quandt, CFTBS, FFCP -Cat Behaviorist, Fear Free Certified Professional
Jan 2700:48:00Tap to summarizeStephen Quandt joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about lighting design, teaching, and speaking cat. Stephen shares his journey from theater into animal behavior and his new children's book Happy Comes Home. To find out more about Stephen, visit his website and insta.
Transcribe →Aaron Blaise & Nick Burch from the animated film SNOW BEAR
Jan 1300:42:13Tap to summarizeAaron Blaise & Nick Burch join Stephanie and Angela to talk about the award-winning animated short Snow Bear, currently on the shortlist for the 98th Oscar awards. Aaron was the sole animator as well as creator and director and shares about his decades of experience at Disney before beginning this project, and the creation of an online art school with Nick Burch. To find out more about CreatureArtTeacher.com and follow news on Snow Bear, visit Aaron's insta.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)
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