No Red Tape
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsRaw. Candid. Wickedly Genuine. Hey, I'm Mark Laird, and here's a truth bomb for you. Curiosity didn't kill the cat, it just made him a hell of a lot smarter. Join me as I seek to satisfy my curiosity and yours through honest conversations with outsiders, influencers, entrepreneurs and various experts that are pursuing passions or seeking societal solutions in the wake of impeding obstacles. My advice; strap up, plug in, and get ready for an unconventional ride.
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#13 Jacob Sizemore
June 16, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBMark sits down with gifted cinematographer, Jacob Sizemore. Helming such films as "The Fallen", "The Porcelains" and "Worms", Sizemore is fresh off his most recent project, "Ground Sero" which continues to garner acclaim as it currently makes its festival rounds. Check out Jacob Sizemore via Instagram: @jacob40sizemore
#12 Brett Maline
October 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBMark sits down with screenwriter, entertainer and comedic phenom, Brett Maline. The two longtime friends discuss Brett's background, grit against personal and external adversity, and the reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Gear up! It's a crash course in perseverance. Follow Brett: @breezy__f__baby, @genuine_jerks
#11 Eleni Rivera
August 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMark sits down with film director, screenwriter and friend, Eleni Rivera. The two discuss her background, the difficulties of coming up in the film industry, her recent projects and the trials of being a female in the male dominated career of film directing. Be sure to check out Eleni's recent Sci-Fi film, THE GAZER, on the DUST streaming app. You can stay up to date with Eleni on Instagram: @elenirivera
#10 Claire Leahy
August 10, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode Mark sits down for a brief conversation with longtime friend, actress and photographer, Claire Leahy. The two discuss her background, coming up in the photography scene and the sometime struggle she feels commanding authority as a woman on set. A talented artist, Claire has made a name for herself through her work photographing prominent actors as well as branded campaigns. Catch Claire on instagram: @claireleahy Mark's Instagram: @markstevenlaird
#9 Alexandra Fratella
September 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBAlexandra Fratella is a multifaceted artist based in Los Angeles. A friend, actress and model, she's no stranger to the grind of pursuing a career in entertainment. Mark and her discuss her background, and how she found yoga as a means to mitigate stress and anxiety in life. As a yoga instructor herself, Alex uses the practice as a tool to teach others to break down ego, live healthier, and eliminate negative mentality. Stay up to date with Alexandra on IMDB and Instagram: @alexandrafratel...
#8 Daniel Floren & Bradley Gosnell
April 15, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 93.3 MBMark sits down with longtime friends, actor/writers Daniel Floren and Bradley Gosnell to discuss the epic saga of their film Gun and a Hotel Bible. The three chronicle the the inception of the story stemming from a Beatles' song, through its evolution to staged reading, to play, to award winning film, to finally finding a home on Amazon. It's a story filled with obstacles and defying norms, especially when considering the two had little to no experience in writing and producing a feature fi...
#7 Skye Coyne
March 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn this episode Mark sits down with longtime friend and actress, Skye Coyne. The two discuss her background, what she wish she knew before starting in Los Angeles, her upcoming film, and seeing opportunity in the pandemic to establish a flourishing side hustle. Catch Skye in her most recent project Deadly Dating Game on the Lifetime network. Follow Skye on instagram: @skyecoyne Mark's Instagram: @markstevenlaird
#6 Vincent Kinne
March 10, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBMark sits down with longtime friend and restauranteur Vincent Kinne to discuss his entrepreneurial journey into the Los Angeles food scene and navigating his restaurants, Met Him at a Bar and Met Her at a Bar, through the obstacles presented by the Covid 19 pandemic. The two dive into Vinny's background, the inception of the restaurants, touch on his family life, and ultimately confront Vincent's idea that despite all he's accomplished he still believes he's lazy. Keep up with Vincent a...
#5 Mia Marcon
February 19, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBBest known for her work in film and tv projects like Magnum P.I., Westworld, and Gun and a Hotel Bible, Mia Marcon is an actress and model who is about to embark on a thrilling chapter in life; Motherhood. It’s exciting, crazy and terrifying, especially going through it while pursuing an acting career. Mark sits down with Mia to discuss the insecurity of losing relevance or opportunities as an actress when having a child, and to talk a ton of shop on acting and their individual journeys pur...
#4 David DelaGardelle
January 18, 2021 18:45 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOwner and operator of Cedarlore Forge, David DelaGardelle is an exquisite bladesmith, teacher and illustrator who’s skill and initiative have drawn attention both in the art community and online. Although he’s best known for crafting the weaponry for blockbuster films like Marvel’s Thor, or forging swords for celebrities like Post Malone, he finds equal joy, if not more, instilling small lessons of subtle confidence and empowerment through teaching workshops in his craft. In short, Mark and ...
#3 Ana Zimhart
January 07, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAna Zimhart is an innovative actress, dancer, writer, and producer, who's creating a means to bridge the gap of live production in virtual reality. Mark sits down with her to discuss her latest project, MEMTEK, which has already garnered massive attention and is at the center of being partnered with VR production companies. In this, at times heady episode, a discussion takes place about what the future could look like as VR progresses. The two briefly touch on the likes of Neuralink, acting ...
#2 Ari Stidham
December 29, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBMark sits down with Ari to hit a broad range of topics around entertainment and Ari's career. The two briefly touch on covid, the state of LA and the industry, chess and gambling, and that's all before Ari sparks a joint and lets loose. The discussion ride then continues, or maybe really begins, with what kicked off Ari's journey into art and entertainment. He talks of his pull towards Shakespeare, acting in theatre in his teen years, and ultimately his first break on T.V. Next, Ari details ...
#1 Lou Wilson
December 21, 2020 22:14 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMark sits down with friend, actor, writer, and comedian, Lou Wilson. The two go into detail about what Lou's been up to during covid, how he got into acting through comedy and touch on breaking through anxiety and insecurity to get out of one's own way. Moving forward, the two transition to talk about Lou's venture into music and his desire to be appreciated as an artist. This leads to a moment of honesty in discussing the recent accident of what was supposed to be Lou's debut album sadly be...