Name This Show with Taylor Hughes
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsWeekly conversations with artists and entertainers of all kinds discussing the ups and downs of life in the entertainment business. Tune in each week as we discuss the challenge of trying to break into the industry before the industry breaks you.
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Episode 016: Chris Brank is About to Break
March 29, 2017 07:30 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBEpisode 016 features the uber creative Chris Brank. Chris started his own film/ creative production company Let People See just 5 years ago and it has grown in both size and influence. In this episode Chris shares some of what he has learned along the way about managing a business, keeping your priorities straight and the importance his faith has played in his journey. Such a great episode. You can connect with Chris Here: letpeoplesee.com lousbrother.com Also, please take a moment...
Episode 015: Taylor Wong is About to Break
March 22, 2017 07:02 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBEpisode 015 features Taylor Wong one of 2 people in the world allowed to take photos at the World Famous Magic Castle. In addition to being one of the Castle’s in house photographers and he is a contributor to the publication Janky smooth. Taylor is not only and incredibly talented and generous human being, he also has master the art of the mustache. You can connect with the band here: WEB: www.taylorwong.photography Also, please take a moment to rate, share and subscribe to the sh...
Episode 014: Julie Brister is About to Break
March 15, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBJulie Brister is an incredible Performer, Director and Improv teacher at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. I met Julie while taking classes there and was immediately struck by not only her kind and generous spirit, but also by how freaking funny she is. You can catch Julie on Season 3 of Review on Comedy Central and reach out to her on social media @bristahsouljah Also, please take a moment to rate, share and subscribe to the show. It makes a huge difference! Love the...
Episode 013: Dan Snyder and Josh Stewart of Paper Lights are About to Break
March 08, 2017 08:01 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBEpisode 013 Features the amazing Atlanta based indie rock band Paper Lights. I sat down with Dan Snyder and Josh Stewart of the band to discuss their most recent adventure. Selling it all and hitting the road in a van to pursue the dream of recording their next album outdoors in national parks. Such great heart and wisdom from these two. You can connect with the band here: Facebook: facebook.com/thepaperlights Insta: instagram.com/paperlights TWITTER: twitter.com/ThePaperLights WE...
Episode 012: Obie Hughes is About to Break
March 01, 2017 07:29 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis episode features the coolest person in my family. Tattoo Artist, musician and entrepreneur... Obie Hughes is a true renaissance man. Such a great conversation with my cuz. you can connect with Obie and his work at: obiehughes.com ellingtonhawk.com I can be reached directly at [email protected] This past week the world of magic lost an incredible artist, mentor and creator to suicide. If you are hurting please reach out. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-...
Episode 011: Zac Gandara is About to Break
February 22, 2017 08:05 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis Episode features Zac Gandara host of the weekly podcast Losing our Religion. Zac is an amazing host and an even better friend. Not only did he inspire me to start this podcast, he has on more than one occasion talked me down when life had gotten challenging. This is a real conversation... as all my conversations with Zac go, we laugh, encourage one another, commiserate and nearly always end up crying. If you love Zac, which I know you will, Be sure to check out what he is doing over at ...
Episode 010: Christian Paschall is About to Break
February 15, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBEpisode 010 features my friend Christian Paschall. Former drummer for Crowder, Christian now plays with breakout country star Maren Morris. If you watch the Grammys last Sunday you saw Christian playing drums for Maren and Alicia Keys. I sat down to record with Christian when the band was in town playing Jimmy Kimmel Live and the Ellen Degeneres show. It was only 1 year ago that Christian and I sat till 4am talking after a gig we did together. We discussed live, music, passion for art and...
Episode 009: Mark Kalin is About to Break
February 08, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBBeing a guy who makes his living performing magic shows, I am often asked who my favorite magician is. Since I was 15 years old the answer to that questions has been Mark Kalin. I went from being a huge fan, to having him as a magic mentor, and I am now happy to call him my friend. It is a great honor to have him as my guest on this episode of About to Break. Mark is the Creative Director of the Broadway smash hit "Illusionists: Turn of the Century" The show recently broke box offi...
Episode 008: Matt Marcy is About to Break
February 01, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBMatt Marcy is a hilarious comedy magician and creator of the award winning web series “Dis-illusioned” I first met Matt growing up at the Magic Castle in Hollywood where he has been featured well over 1,000 times. If you are a magician, a fan of magic and comedy, or artist trying to pay the bills doing what you love… this episode has it all. You can find out more about Matt Marcy at his website mattmarcy.com His web series is streaming for FREE at disillusionedshow.com For more e...
Episode 007: Tyrone Wells is About to Break
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBI've been looking forward to this episode for a while. I was a huge fan of Tyrone Wells' music long before I knew him personally. He is one of those guys you think is fantastic, then you meet him and you love him even more. In this episode we talk about everything from our shared man crush on Lionel Richie... to the challenge of staying joyful when life as an artist gets tough. You can find out more about Tyrone by visiting TyroneWells.com Also be sure to subscribe on itunes and goog...
Episode 006: Eddie Furth is About to Break Part 2
January 18, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBPart 2 of my wonderful discussion with Eddie Furth. This conversation has it all. Weird gig, wonderful people and my favorite movie of all time Back to the Future! Hear about the time Eddie played Biff in a live production ant the story of when he met the real Biff Tannen (Mr. Tom Wilson) So good! Also, this episode is brought to you by audible.com - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/Abouttobreak . Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPho...
Episode 005: Eddie Furth is About to Break PART 1
January 11, 2017 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBI sat down for a 2 part conversation with my friend Eddie Furth who I met on a commercial shoot a little while back. We talk about: * Saved by the Bell * his life growing up in Connecticut * Roasting fictional people * Stand Up Comedy * wrangling Dinosaurs * The Magic Castle * Him refereeing Pro Wrestling * The struggles of an artist and this is just Part 1! Be sure to check out Historical Roast and Fictional Roast at www.thecomedystore.com www.meltcomics.com You can ...
Episode 004: Zach Rudulph is About to Break
January 04, 2017 17:18 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIn my former life I played guitar in a church band and Zach was the bass player. Since that time Zach has gone on to perform and record with some of the biggest names in the business. He is now the music director and bass player for multi-platinum recording artist Andy Grammer. Zach sat down at the house a few weeks ago and we discussed tour life, family life and more. You'll also hear how a mishap with a new crew member led to Zach being flagged by TSA. Good times with a great guy. Enjoy! B...
Episode 000: Taylor Hughes is About to Break
December 31, 2016 17:54 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe premier episode of the Podcast that tackles the challenges of life in the entertainment business. Are you and Actor? Musician? Writer? Unicycle Master struggling to find an audience? Tune in and realize you are not alone. This week Taylor is joined by his longtime friend Zac Gandara to discuss the heart behind this podcast. We talk about life in show business, making ends meet, and the incredible community of artists that is Counter Culture society. Enjoy!
Episode 001: Micah Hanson is About to Break
December 31, 2016 08:49 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode Taylor sits down with Animator, Illustrator and family man Micah Hanson. Micah and Taylor have known each other since they were kids and now they each have kids of their own. Micah has 4 to be exact. At least the last time we counted. Listen in as we discuss giving up the guaranteed paycheck in order to follow your heart. We also talk about the challenges of being a parent and an artist as well as question why our wives love us in the midst of it all. You can find out more ab...
Episode 002: Johnny Beehner is About to Break
December 31, 2016 08:35 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode Taylor sits down with fellow comedian and UCB Alumni Johnny Beehner. Johnny was the last comedian to debut on Late Night with David Letterman prior to Letterman retiring. We talk about what that experience was like, hear about Johnny's worst gig ever and tackle the challenges of being a good dad and husband while traveling for work. Be sure to visit abouttobreakpodcast.com for more information about future episodes and live shows! You can find out more about Johnny at johnn...