Is that really legal? with Eric Ruben
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -A podcast about showbiz, creativity, and sometimes the law. Created by and starring Eric W. Ruben, Esq.
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Episodes
Episode 121: Josie Bray, Producer, Director, Choreographer
July 19, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBJosie started out in Chicago, went to Maine and ultimately attended Emerson College where she got a BFA, a Masters in Theater Education, and was even an adjunct faculty member. She's worked in many capacities in many theaters, in Boston and New York City. I've had the pleasure of working with her in two wonderful productions. Her latest project involves creating a play using music, poetry, spoken word, and dance to shed light on the historical role of 19th century black female resisters li...
Episode 120: Author Frances Stockton
June 26, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBFrances started with a no-w famously defunct publisher, got the rights to her books back, and has not stopped. Like many authors, she's self-publishing her romance novels across numerous platforms. Find out more at https://francesstocktonauthor.wordpress.com. Support the show
Episode 119: Attorney Chavala Kobluk
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBChavala started her career as a dancer/musician/actress, attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She travelled to over 30 countries working in Fashion, Marketing, and worked in the non-profit sector related to cancer, diabetes, food and community sustainability and Aboriginal affairs. In 2017 she moved to Australia and attended law school. She was one of four students selected for the ICC Moot Team Competition in the Hague. Most recently she has been admitted as a New York Attorne...
Episode 118: Singer Songwriter, Emmaline
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBLiving in Nashville, Emmaline started life in small town Australia. She writes and performs trippy pop music and is also a music supervisor and soundtrack creator. Support the show
Episode 117: Actress Tammy Dahlstrom
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBTammy Dahlstrom currently stars as the as the take-no-b.s. undercover U.S. Marshall ‘Diane’ in the new Dekkoo original comedy series, MARRIAGE OF INCONVENIENCE. Previously, she gained tons of fans recurring as the farmer-turned-frontier woman ‘Martha’ alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi in Season 3 of the TBS comedy series, MIRACLE WORKERS: OREGON TRAIL. She also recurred as the uber-assistant ‘Gloria’ in Season Three of Mike Judge’s critically acclaimed HBO series, SILICON VALLEY...
Episode 116: Podcaster, writer and tech guy, Chris Crimm
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBChris is a podcaster who has provided a platform for the voices of survivors of abuse. He's made a career in tech and writes as well. Support the show
Episode 115: Romance Writer, Terri Brisbin
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSince 1998, Terri’s more than 50 historical and paranormal romance novels, novellas and short stories have been published by Berkley, Harlequin, Kensington, NAL and SMP Swerve and released in 20 languages in 25 countries! While also self-publishing a few works, Terri is working on more stories that will be released through 2024 with Harlequin, Dragonblade Publishing and Oliver Heber Books. You can connect with Terri here on her website terribrisbin.com. Support the show
Episode 114: Law Professor Eric Ruben (2nd Appearance)
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBProfessor Ruben teaches criminal law, professional responsibility, and a seminar on the Second Amendment. His scholarly work has been published in the California Law Review, Duke Law Journal, Georgetown Law Journal, Iowa Law Review, and Yale Law Journal Forum. He's provided legal commentary for ABC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, The Atlantic, NPR, and CBS Radio. Prof. Ruben was a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice and an adjunct...
Episode 113: Talent Enabler, Anna Krieger
April 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBAnna Krieger, is a talent recruiting professional. She talks with me about talent, queer issues, pronouns, intersectionalism, the great resignation and more! Support the show
Episode 112: Jason T. Gaffney & David Singletary of new series Marriage of Inconvenience
April 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBIn the brand new Dekkoo-Original Comedy Series Marriage of Inconvenience, two total strangers entering a witness protection program must pretend to be happily married to hide their identities from the dangerous people who want them dead! Franklin (David Singletary) is an even-tempered English professor who prides himself on his attention to detail in every area of his carefully structured life. Owen (Jason T. Gaffney) is a messy, street-smart dropout with anger issues, forced into a life of...
Episode 111: Actress and Teacher Paula Plum
April 03, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBPaula Plum is one of Boston’s leading actresses. Her most notable performance have been as Cleopatra and Lady Macbeth at the Actors’ Shakespeare Project. She's been a staple at the Lyric Stage, the SpeakEasy Stage, and the American Repertory Theatre. Her movie credits include Irrational Man, Next Stop Wonderland, Mermaids, Malice, and The March Sisters at Christmas. Television credits include voicing characters on Squigglevision (ABC), The Dick and Paula Celebrity Special (FX), Hey Money(Ox...
Episode 110: Actor Mariano Skroce
March 27, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBMariano grew up in Hamburg, visited the U.S. as an exchange student, studied acting and performing in Germany and married an actress he met in school. He has performed all over Europe. Support the show
Episode 109: Actress and Educator, Kristina Kost
March 20, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBKristina fell in love with musical theater as a child and, as a result, became an actress, singer, and educator. Born and raised in Germany, she's traveled extensively and has an exciting future in front of her. Support the show
Episode 108: Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, Demetri Bonaros
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBDemetri studied mathematics and theater at Swarthmore College and Villanova University, piano and music theory and harmony at Athens Conservatory, Commedia dell’Arte, neutral mask, clown and bouffon, and classical voice. He speaks English and Greek fluently, intermediate French and Italian, and Ancient Greek. Support the show
Episode 107: Acting coach and director Peter Kelley
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBPeter Kelley is an acting coach and director of film and theatre. His clients include Chris O'Donnell, Eliza Dushku, L.L. Cool J and Eric Ruben. He currently works on the network TV show, NCIS: Los Angeles. Support the show
Episode 106: Consultant and singer Fareeda Pasha
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBFareeda is a native New Yorker whose Pakistani background is more similar to my Jewish background than I would have thought. Her credentials are impeccable. She is a brilliant consultant and an up and coming singer. Support the show
Episode 105: Corporate Communicator, Artist, and Photographer Liz McCrocklin
December 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBLiz started in San Diego, sailed with adventurous parents, went to school in Washington D.C. and London, lived in Africa and returned to the U.S. at the start of the pandemic. Her brilliance and flexibility are inspirational. Support the show
Episode 104: Actress/Model/Dancer Heike Werntgen
November 28, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBHeike is an actress, dancer, model, and teacher. Born in Germany, she came to New York City to study acting but spent some time in Canada as a result of the tragedy of 9-11. Since then, she's acted, danced, become a mother, and then a model. Her story is another example of how our lives are not lived in a straight line. Support the show
Episode 103: COO of Art Sales Vault, Alexandrea Tracy
November 21, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBSoon-to-be attorney Tracy (she graduates law school in December and takes the bar exam in February) is already an expert on art related law and helped found a business that assists people and organizations in the navigation of national and international money laundering laws and regulations. We talk about art, money laundering, and other fun subjects. Support the show
Episode 102: Artist Stefanie Lueck
November 14, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBStefanie studied fine art at the Städelschule in Frankfurt/Main, with Per Kirkeby, and was also a master student there. In London she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art with Bruce McLean. Her work is inspired by her travels and love of story telling. Support the show
Episode 101: Award-winning playwright Angela Gant
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBAngela Gant received two national playwriting awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, including the Paula Vogel Award for Social Darwinism (published by Samuel French). Ms. Gant also enjoyed attending the Sundance Theatre Laboratory as the Kennedy Center Grantee. Support the show
Episode 100
October 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIt's the 100th episode!!! I keep it short and sweet. I thank people and I implore you to get involved. Support the show
Episode 99: Podcaster/Poker Player/ Businessman Walt Blau
September 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBWalt started life as a farmer, became a gym rat, a poker player and a podcaster. His podcast, Be Raw can be found at www.berawpodcast.com. He's honest, frank and, well, raw. Support the show
Episode 98: Musician and Cutting Room owner Steve Walter
September 12, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSteve Walter is a fixture of the New York music scene. A Berkley Music School graduate and guitar player, Steve worked his way from being a garment district worker to owning one of the most influential clubs in the world. Along the way he became friends with the biggest names in the business and continues to support live music. Support the show
Episode 97: Actor/Filmmaker/Writer Patrick Riviere
September 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBPatrick and I met acting in. an off-Broadway musical together. He's taught and acted a lot and recently created the award-winning documentary, Just a Broadway Baby: Mary Ellen Ashley. We talk about creativity, queerness, and a lot of other fun stuff. Support the show
Episode 96: Musician/Songwriter Daniel Monte
July 18, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBDaniel Monte's over ten years of classical training through the Royal Conservatory of Music in violin and piano, coupled with his passion of music, allows him to fuse symphonic arrangements with contemporary music to create a unique sound. His arrangements blend classical instrumentation and film-like motifs with pop sounds featuring electric guitars and synthesizers. Support the show
Episode 95: Bassist Clint Bahr
July 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBBass virtuoso Clint Bahr just released a new solo album “PUZZLEBOX” on Moonjune Records. The album features members of King Crimson, YES, Van Der Graaf Generator, Sun Ra and others. His passion for music is unparalleled. Support the show
Episode 94: Actress/Activist/80s Icon Heather Thomas
July 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBBest known for her role as Jody Banks in The Fall Guy (starring Lee Majors), Heather talks about being the Blonde Archetypical character, navigating life as an attractive young woman in Hollywood and the world at large. We also discuss stalking, fly fishing, politics, chickens and more. Support the show
Episode 93: Actor/Voice Actor/Voice Coach Jessica Hansen
June 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBJessica can be heard hourly on NPR's hundreds of member stations throughout the US, and internationally, acknowledging and thanking the financial supporters and partners of public radio. She coaches on-air hosts and reporters in voice techniques and delivery. She also is a top-notch actress with whom I've worked professionally. Support the show
Episode 92: Attorney/Writer/Producer Ed Gaffney (2nd Appearance)
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBEd Gaffney is a veteran criminal defense attorney specializing in appellate work. He's also a multi-published legal thriller author who was nominated for an Edgar, a prestigious award from Mystery Writers of America. They talk about Ed's new streaming project, "A Marriage of Inconvenience" (soon to appear on the gay streaming service Dekkoo ) as well as the law, prejudice, and America's criminal justice system. Support the show
Episode 91: Actor Tom Riis Farrell
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBI first met Tom in college. Now we're neighbors in Brooklyn and he's worked with Tom Hanks, Al Pacino, Rami Malek, and many more great people. We talk candidly about sexuality, growing up in Long Island, the fact that Tom Hank's is really that nice, and more. The sound quality is a little off because I changed computers, but it's still a great episode. Support the show
Episode 90: Bertina Ceccarelli, CEO of NPower
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBBertina is on a mission to advance equity in the tech industry and disrupt the status quo to build a more inclusive workplace. A Berkeley trained engineer with a Harvard MBA, Bertina was a big shot business woman who had an epiphany and now runs a non-profit dedicated to inspiring interest in IT professions, building tech skills, and launching successful careers for youth from traditionally underserved communities and for military veterans. Support the show
Episode 89: Host Eric Ruben returns
May 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBI graduated from New York City’s Cardozo School of Law and have represented New York Times bestselling authors, screenwriters, actors, Oscar-nominated producers, and theatrical and film production companies. I’ve worked as an actor and performer with experience that includes commercials, film, and New York theater. I’m a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, the film, television, and stage acting unions. I'm tired of the lack of integrity and compassion in this country and the world. Suppor...
Episode 88: Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Early Times
April 25, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBSacramento raised Early Times is a blues guitarist who started playing professionally when he was sixteen. His new album, Electric City, Debuts on May 6, 2022. It features amazing musicians and original songs. Support the show
Episode 87: Writer and Businesswoman Thea Cripps
April 18, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBThea's journey has so far included being a journalist, a screenwriter represented by a major international talent agency, and work in the field of venture capital. She is a great example of what is possible for life-long learners. Support the show
Episode 86: Author, Chef, Podcaster, Hotelier Jamie Schler (2nd interview)
April 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBJamie was born and raised in the American South. After getting her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, she lived in New York City and then moved to France where she lives today. She's studied psychology, art, and now runs a hotel, makes jam, writes cook books and hosts a podcast. Hers continues to be a fascinating journey. Support the show
Episode 85: Sound Engineer and Producer Jay Messina
April 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBJay Messina is a veteran engineer/producer who's worked on albums by legendary artists like Aerosmith, KISS, Miles Davis, John Lennon, Peter Frampton, Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Supertramp, many, many others. Support the show
Episode 84: Artist, Musician, Podcaster Shea Bartel
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBA graduate of Brooklyn's Pratt Institute, Shea is a gifted artist, a musician, and the creator and host of the podcast and story series The Green Country. Support the show
Episode 83: Director Benedict Hoermann
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBBenedict is a director and assistant director with a large page full of credits on the Internet Movie Database. He grew up in the Bavarian region of Germany, lives in Munich, and works all over the world. Support the show
Episode 82: Singer-Songwriter Colleen Messina
March 04, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBBorn into a musical family in Montana, Colleen was raised on country music. With a degree in musical theater, she moved to New York City and formed the band Sweetgrass. They performed regularly and released a CD called Primal. After Sweetgrass, she continued as a solo artist and has released three EPs: The One Who Listens, In The Clouds, and the most recent Cowgirl Royalty . Support the show
Episode 81: Photographer Theresa Vitucci
February 24, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBTheresa's commercial photography business, Terri Diamond, is one of the most successful businesses of its kind. Theresa started photography thanks to a teacher's suggestion and has been creating amazing photographs ever since. Support the show
Episode 80: Law Professor Eric Ruben
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBProfessor Ruben teaches criminal law, professional responsibility, and a seminar on the Second Amendment. His scholarly work has been published in the California Law Review, Duke Law Journal, Georgetown Law Journal, Iowa Law Review, and Yale Law Journal Forum. He's provided legal commentary for ABC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNN, The Atlantic, NPR, and CBS Radio. Prof. Ruben was a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice and an adjunc...
Episode 79: Author Scott Mitchel May
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBScott has been a carwash attendant, a legislative staffer for three State Senators, and now a published author. Scott writes gritty literary fiction about maddeningly dysfunctional humans. Though primarily a novelist, he has had his short fiction and poetry featured in many publications. Support the show
Episode 78: Commercial Artist Wendy Combs
February 07, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBWendy grew up in Rochester, went to the illustrious RIT, then went to the big city and never looked back. She's worked for several major corporations and business entities. We also talk about the magic of diversity in New York City. Support the show
Episode 77: Director, Writer, Producer Sathya Vijayendran
January 31, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBSathya is the creator, writer, and director of the award-winning web series, "Doggy Style", and many other projects. His journey started in Sri Lanka and is currently in New York City. This multi-hyphenate is even building an electric car! Support the show
Episode 76: Chef Rebecca Moran
January 21, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBRebecca has worked literally all over the world as a chef, but she didn't realize that was her calling until she was in college cooking for everyone. She now has her own personal chef business based in Brooklyn. Support the show
Episode 75: Voice-Over Artist, Singer, Actress Carolee Goodgold
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBCarolee started acting and singing and stumbled into becoming one of the most requested and heard voiceover talents in the United States. She shares the winding road of her creative life and even gives helpful hints for aspiring voiceover artists. Support the show
Episode 74: Writer & Prison Reform Advocate Morgan Gliedman
January 07, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBFeatured in dozens of media outlets including The New York Times, New York Magazine, New York Post, Daily Mail, The Daily Beast, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, CNN, USA Today, Gothamist, Humans of New York, and Gawker, Morgan Gliedman’s high-profile arrest for explosives possession captivated the press. How did a Park Avenue doctor’s daughter end up hooked on heroin, handcuffed in her West Village apartment at nine months pregnant? Support the show
Episode 73: Fashion Expert and Businesswoman, Corinne McCormack
December 31, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBCorinne is an experienced executive and entrepreneur who conceived and created a brand of designer eyewear and carved a new niche in the optical industry. She's written a memoir and now has a successful real estate business. Support the show
Episode 72: Singer, Pianist, Educator Ursula Oelke
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBUrsula comes from a family of musicians and performers. She moves seamlessly between these roles and talks about the joy in all of them. Support the show