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Toys & Tech of the Trade

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Toys & Tech of the Trade is all about conversations with content creators, entrepreneurs, and awesome folks on our radar showcasing the gadgets, gear, and tech they use to run their business and create their content, as well as the "toys" that put a smile on their face.

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74: Content Creator Roundtable With Corey Gumbs & Matt Kaplowitz

September 11, 2023 08:20 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade was a far departure from our usual episodes as Rich is joined by Corey Gumbs from the Black Podcasters Association and Matt Kaplowitz from Nerd News Today and Trek Untold for a roundtable discussion on content creation, podcast standards, and practices and workflows. We recorded this podcast on location at The Landing At 251, a co-working space in Westbury, NY. Update: It has been over a year since our good friend James Lopez was hospita...

73: Strengthening the Podcasting Community: Lessons from our Queens Event

September 03, 2023 11:23 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

We're back! Rich fires up the mics and shares the latest RAGE Works and Toys & Tech of the Trade updates, including the recent event Rich organized alongside Corey Gumbs from the Black Podcasters Association and Lee Uehara from NYC Podcasters and AAP. This was the first podcast event for the Queens area, and Rich had lots to say about how the event came together and the lessons he learned from the whole process. If you're on the fence about events, whether as an attendee or organizer, t...

72: The Brighter Side Of Suffering. Where Things Are & Where They're Going

June 17, 2023 23:11 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

So what's been going on with Rich, Toys & Tech of the Trade, and RAGE Works? This quick episode answers those questions and updates fans and listeners on what comes next. It was an emotional conversation that hopefully will help others in similar circumstances. Update: James Lopez is finally home and continues to be a force and inspiration for dads everywhere, even in recovery, but he still has a long road to recovery and needs our help. Learn more about James' story here: https://bit....

71: Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick's Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist

March 18, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick's Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist After a long hiatus, Toys & Tech of the Trade is back, and this week's guest is a man of many talents. Jason Skeesick is a former soldier, content creator, coach, father, and podcaster. He is known for his diverse background, discipline, and self-awareness. “You have to have accountability to the mission that you're on; whether that's in the military, whether that's in school, whether tha...

Toys & Tech of The Trade 2022 Gift Guide

December 19, 2022 10:30 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

2022 Toys & Tech of the Trade Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us, so it is time for the Toys & Tech of the Trade 2022 holiday gift guide. This year is a bit different, and Rich has tons of recommendations that will surely be a hit for the entrepreneur or creatives in your life unless you want to treat yourself, which is never wrong. Update 1: James Lopez is finally home as of August 2022, but he still has a long road to recovery and needs our help. Learn more about James' st...

70: The Adventures Of Matthew Stibbe

November 11, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

In a world where profits come before people, Matthew Stibbe strives to be different and lead differently. His conversation with Rich not only touched on his fantastic resume in the gaming and later tech industry and how both of those paths led him to where he is today as CEO of Articulate Marketing. But, of course, it wouldn't be an amazing story without some toys and tech that came along for the ride. Update 1: James Lopez is finally home as of August 2022, but he still has a long ro...

69: Underdog Showcase: Austin Bellino

October 04, 2022 05:06 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Getting Schooled By Austin Bellino Fellow Underdogs group member Austin Bellino joins Rich for this week's Toys & Tech of the Trade. Austin is not only a fellow podcaster but a world citizen, thanks to his teaching work. Rich and Austin discuss his origin story and how his journey to be a pro baseball player evolved into becoming a teacher. We also dig into his work on the podcast Culture to Grow and how he stays motivated as both a teacher and a creator. Update 1: Rich will be speak...

68: Getting Wise With Stuck In My Mind Podcast's Wize

September 19, 2022 07:58 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Rich recently stopped by the Stuck In My Mind Podcast and had a great conversation with Wil, aka Wize, the show's host. The conversation went so well that Rich wanted to introduce Wize and his work to the Toys & Tech of the Trade audience. Wize truly is a podcasting natural, and there was plenty of podcasting talk and advice for folks looking to get into the podcasting space, plus a bit inside baseball New York talk. Wize is a prime example of a podcasting success story, and the crazy t...

67: Long Island Networkers Spotlight: Sarah LaValle

September 06, 2022 19:12 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

This post-Labor Day edition of Toys & Tech of the Trade Rich welcomes Sarah LaValle, owner of Simple Sweet Sites, to the show. Sarah is a web designer and content creator who creates unique white-label websites on the Wix platform. Rich and Sarah discussed her origins, how she went from talented viola player to web designer and entrepreneur, and how that journey shaped her current career path. Suppose you are looking to make that pivot and jump into entrepreneurship. In that case, Sarah...

66: Freelance Writing Freedom With Terri Huggins

August 22, 2022 23:39 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Thanks to Lunchclub for allowing Terri and Rich to connect and deliver a tremendous episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade. Terri Huggins is an award-winning journalist, freelance writer, public speaker, fitness instructor, and entrepreneur. In this episode, she shares her story as a freelance writer and a plethora of actionable advice if you want to get into freelance writing. Terri's story is the epitome of following your dreams, and we hope her stories and advice can help aspiring and e...

65: Leveling Up Your Life & Business With Nicky Billou

August 08, 2022 07:06 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Thanks to Podmatch for connecting us with this week's guest Nicky Billou. Nicky helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses; experts become thought leaders, and much more. In addition to all those great skills, Nicky is a best-selling author with seven published books and two podcasts. So if you want to scale your business, be inspired, and connect with someone who can help you take things to the next level, then Nicky is your man, and this conversation is for you. Nicky ran the gamut th...

64: Staying Cool With Gradient CEO Vince Romanin

June 27, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Staying Cool With Gradient CEO Vince Romanin This week Rich sits down with Vince Romanin, CEO of Gradient. Gradient is a new company working towards revolutionizing heating and cooling by creating better solutions for the planet. Gradient's solutions will not only be easier for consumers to install and use but will be a middle ground between window-based heating and cooling and more expensive options. As Rich mentioned at the broadcast's start, James Lopez from Fatherhood Is Lit is ...

63: Rich Stops By The Tom Marino Show

June 13, 2022 21:06 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade host Rich Butler stops by the Tom Marino show to talk podcasting and share a bit of the RAGE Works origin story. The episode was broadcast live on June 9, 2022, on Long Island News Radio 103.9. You can watch it on Tom's YouTube channel as well. Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase via the link, RAGE Works will receive a s...

62: Long Island Networker's Adam Hurd

April 30, 2022 09:15 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

We continue to showcase great communities by kicking off the brand new Long Island Networker's series of episodes. Technically we started the series unofficially with Coach Danny D, but in this week's episode, we welcome the founder of Long Island Networkers, Adam Hurd. Adam brings a lot of variety to this week's episode beyond just networking. Adam is also a financial planner and business advisor running his firm 642 Advising and shares plenty of actionable advice and stories that list...

61: The Handcrafted Story Of Painted In Blue w/ Josiesboy

April 17, 2022 22:12 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

In this week's episode of Toys & Tech Of The Trade, Rich welcomes back Josiesboy. Josiesboy is currently building his brand, Painted In Blue; and shared stories about the brand's origins and his journey as an artist and offered plenty of actionable advice along the way. Josiesboy is proof that persistence, dedication, belief in yourself, and a good support system can make anything possible. Toys, Tech, Awesome People, Stuff, and Services Mentioned in This Episode Disclaimer: Some of ...

60: Underdog Showcase: Leah Spasova

April 02, 2022 19:43 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

In this week's episode of Toys & Tech Of The Trade, Rich sits down with Leah Spasova, CEO of LIFESEXPERTS and Instructor and course creator at Bin Burnout and Thrive. Leah is a psychologist specializing in sex and relationships, educator, entrepreneur, animal activist, content creator, and more. This conversation covered the usual spectrum of topics the podcast is known for and tackled the struggles of being a workaholic, the burnout that comes with it, and how its impact is seldomly di...

59: Rich's Networking Adventure

March 06, 2022 19:53 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Networking Is Not A Four Letter Word! With the specter of COVID-19 in the rearview to an extent, Rich checked out some local networking events organized by the Long Island Networkers. Unlike the usual networking events, these were informative and worth attending because the approach was different from just walking around and exchanging business cards. Rich shares his thoughts on networking and how it can benefit your business or entrepreneurial endeavor, and you may not even need to l...

58: Underdog Showcase: Anna Fitzgerald

February 20, 2022 20:50 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade continues to showcase the talented individuals from within Noah Kagan's Underdog community, and this week Rich sits down with Anna Fitzgerald. She has had a unique journey when it comes to her career. Anna is a creative life coach, but that is scratching the surface of her unique talents, including cellist, artist, songwriter, and more. Anna has a Master's Degree in Radio/TV/Film and a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education. Anna educates Rich on what a Flow Coach ...

57: Coach Danny DelVecchio Reinventing Sales One Post At A Time

February 06, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Massive shoutout to Travis from Pod Decks for putting Coach Danny on our radar! This week Rich sits down with Danny DelVecchio, who has leveraged social media, particularly Instagram, as a vehicle to grow his business. Danny makes leveraging social media as a sales tool easy, and more importantly, his tactics apply to practically any business. So if you're looking to level up your conversion rates and rely on social media, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. The views expre...

#56: Underdog Showcase: John Hill

January 23, 2022 13:43 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Thanks to Noah Kagan, the Underdog community that came together has been a huge source of inspiration for Rich. He wanted to show his appreciation to the group and its members by sharing their stories. We kick off the series with John Hill, aka John Small Mountain. John is an entrepreneur, content creator, author, and martial artist who uses his talents to help others improve their sales techniques and tactics. John advocates approaching sales with empathy and a more human touch versus ...

#55: Podcasting With Pod Vader

December 26, 2021 08:45 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade closes out a crazy 2021 with podcast industry luminary Jay "Pod Vader" Soderberg. Jay has had a stellar career in podcasting. Jay was the leading producer behind ESPN's podcast presence. He was also the man behind Blog Talk Radio's Prime Program, which increased monthly listens on the platform from 1 million per month to over 20 million per month. Jay not only shares stories from these two unforgettable experiences but also provides plenty of actionable advice f...

#54: One On One With The Warrior Entrepreneur Zachary Green

December 12, 2021 08:22 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade welcomes international best-selling author, entrepreneur, US Marine, and Firefighter Zachary Green. Zach shares his entrepreneurial journey and all the hardships he had to overcome along the way. His dedication and warrior mindset led him to be elected to the city council and recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. We discuss Zach's book Warrior Entrepreneur: Lessons From The Battlefield To The Boardroom. Lots of amazing stories a...

#53: 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

December 08, 2021 22:44 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

The 2021 Toys & Tech of the Trade holiday gift guide is here with a variety of great gifts for the entrepreneur, content creator, and podcast in your life but if you need any of these items, then by all means, feel free to gift them for yourself. Everything discussed in this episode has been or is currently being used by Rich for all things RAGE Works. Happy Holidays from all of us Toys & Tech of the Trade and RAGE Works. ALERT!!: New episodes of Toys & Tech of the Trade will be rel...

#52: Adam Lowe | Arculus

November 30, 2021 08:10 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB

This week we talk crypto and crypto wallets with Adam Lowe. Adam is the Chief Innovation Officer at CompoSecure and the creator of the Arculus card-based cold storage crypto wallet. CompoSecure is the leader in premium financial cards, and the company is now bringing its premium offerings to the crypto space with the Arculus card. The Arculus card hopes to make crypto storage more easily accessible to the masses with its 3-factor authentication process. The simplicity of the Arculus car...

#51: Mike Schulte | Its Ya Boy Mike

November 13, 2021 21:12 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

We kick off the third season of Toys & Tech of the Trade with Mike Schulte. Mike is a realtor by trade but has found a new calling as a content creator showcasing New York cuisine, culture, and much more. He currently has over 245K followers on the Tik Tok platform alone, and it is continuing to grow every day. The best part of Mike's story is that he makes all of this content with very little equipment and focuses on storytelling, a proven recipe for success. ALERT!!: New episodes of ...

#50: Andrew Davis | PopAnimeComics

October 30, 2021 18:49 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade celebrates 50 episodes and closes out its second season with Andrew Davis. Andrew is the founder of the PopAnimeComics brand and hosts the PopAnimeComics podcast covering anime, comics, pop culture, and professional wrestling. Rich's conversation with Andrew ran the gamut and covered a lot of Rich and Andrew's shared interests, as well as a deep dive into how Andrew produces the PopAnimeComics podcast and web show. They also discussed alternative investing strat...

#49: Bruce Chamoff | Becoming A Successful Podcaster

October 17, 2021 05:16 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Did you know there is a thriving community of podcasters in the Long Island area of NY? One of the leaders in that community is entrepreneur, web developer, musician, and podcaster Bruce Chamoff. Rich had the pleasure of connecting with Bruce through the NY City Podcast Network and the New York and Long Island Podcast LinkedIn Group. Bruce also invited Rich to speak at the PodKnow 2021 Podcast Conference this past June alongside a panel of well-known podcasters and podcast luminaries in...

#48: Tim B | Fight In Sight Podcast

September 19, 2021 07:21 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

On this week's edition of Toys & Tech of the Trade, Rich sits down with podcaster and content creator Tim B. Tim is one half of the duo that hosts the Fight In Sight Podcast, which covers MMA but has no qualms about getting into other combat sports. Tim and Rich discuss some MMA, which is to be expected, but they also dig into the origins of the podcast, Tim's approaches to show prep, the tech he uses, and the toys that bring a smile to his face. ALERT!!: New episodes of Toys & Tech o...

#47: Updates, Q&A's And More

September 03, 2021 09:36 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade is brand new this week and while it was guest free Rich shared some personal updates as well as some notable ones for RAGE Works and Toys & Tech of the Trade including a new release date for the show. Rich also knocked out a Q&A that was merged into this episode as well which was long overdue. The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Listener discretion advised. Toy...

#46: Bobbito Ross | BobbitoRoss.com

June 03, 2021 06:13 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

While social media is sometimes a vicious place, it can also be a welcoming and exciting place to connect with folks who have similar views or are into similar things. This week's guest is proof of that as I connected with him through a post from someone wearing one of his products. I connected with Bobbito Ross after seeing a Rally B. Art on Instagram wearing some of Bobbito's merchandise. I checked out Bobbito's social and his website. I was blown away by his talent and unique approac...

#45: Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch & Creating A Brand

March 25, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

In this week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade, Rich sits down with content creator, podcaster, and founder of PodMatch Alex Sanfilippo. What is PodMatch? PodMatch is a service that connects podcasters with potential guests using tactics similar to the dating apps of today and factors details such as compatibility, availability, and other pertinent information. PodMatch leverages an algorithm to connect you with ideal guests or hosts/podcasts. Alex truly embodies the hustler's mind...

#45 Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch & Creating A Brand

March 25, 2021 16:33 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

In this week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade, Rich sits down with content creator, podcaster, and founder of PodMatch Alex Sanfilippo. What is PodMatch? PodMatch is a service that connects podcasters with potential guests using tactics similar to the dating apps of today and factors details such as compatibility, availability, and other pertinent information. PodMatch leverages an algorithm to connect you with ideal guests or hosts/podcasts. Alex truly embodies the hustler's mind...

#44: Joe Szatmary | Lion's Den Training

March 10, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 109 MB

In this week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade, Rich sits down with content creator, podcaster, and strongman competitor Joe Szatmary. Coach Joe is the host of the Becoming The Lion podcast and owner of The Lion's Den training facility in Colmar, PA. Coach Joe's story is truly a tale of grit and determination and serves as proof that if you believe in something and grind hard enough, you can make it. During this episode, Joe and Rich discuss Joe's start, from his humble beginnings ...

#43: Joy Nickens | JOYNFINITY

February 24, 2021 23:45 - 2 hours - 115 MB

On this week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade, Rich welcomes Joy Nickens, aka JOYNFINITY. Joy is a content creator, podcaster, and Twitch streamer who doubled down on her streaming endeavors during a global pandemic and launched her LLC while continuing to be a force of good and positivity on Twitch. Joy has a background in broadcasting and journalism, and in addition to her content creation on Twitch, she also launched the JOYNFINITY Podcast. Rich's conversation with Joy ran the g...

#42: Melissa Goncalves | FemmeTrepreneur

January 27, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

On this week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade, Rich welcomes Melissa Goncalves to the show. Melissa is the founder of the FemmeTrepreneur brand and hosts the FemmeRadio podcast. Melissa shares her journey as an entrepreneur and creator and breaks down the hardships she experienced on the road to establishing her brand and platform, with the end goal being to inspire the next generation of women through storytelling and sharing genuine and informative experiences. The views expres...

TTOTT 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

December 03, 2020 06:18 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

The 2020 holiday season is officially underway and Rich wanted to share the annual Toys & Tech of the Trade holiday gift guide and hopefully give you some gift suggestions for the creators and entrepreneurs in your life or maybe you’re treating yourself either way whether its for work or play Toys & Tech of the Trade has you covered. The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Listener discretio...

TTOTT Update: November 2020

November 09, 2020 12:14 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Where are the new episodes? In this episode, Rich shares an update on what’s been going on off-air and when fans can expect new episodes of Toys & Tech of the Trade. Be on the lookout for the upcoming Toys & Tech of the Trade Holiday Gift Guide in the coming weeks to get you prepped for what will be a very different holiday season for many of us. The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Liste...

#41: Brianna Peters | Gotham Podcast Studio

October 07, 2020 12:08 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade kicks off the road to episode fifty by welcome podcaster and entrepreneur Brianna Peters to the show this week. Brianna and her husband Matt, are the founders of Gotham Podcast Studio. Gotham Podcast Studio prides itself on being a full-service podcast production studio that offers creators all bells and whistles they need for their podcasts, video streams, and even voiceover recordings. When not running Gotham alongside Matt, you can find Brianna hosting her p...

#40: Entrepreneurial Depression Is Real

September 25, 2020 06:53 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade marks its 40th episode with some realness as Rich discusses entrepreneurial depression and how the many ways it can take hold. If you’re a creator or entrepreneur struggling with depression because of COVID-19 or other things, know that you are not alone and there are others out there fighting those same battles. Talk to someone if you can and don’t internalize those struggles. The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the view...

#39: Back to School 2020 Gear Guide

September 10, 2020 01:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade is back to its regular schedule this week after our special episode with Brandon Fassberg from The Avocado Club. We are happy to report that Brandon’s Hottee Aguacatee hot sauce is fully funded. You can check out the campaign here. This week’s episode Rich thought it would be a good idea to share some gear recommendations for back to school whether it’s in person learning or remote. Best of luck to all your kiddos heading back to school during these crazy times....

#38: Brandon Fassberg | Hottee Aguacatee

August 31, 2020 21:06 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

Crowdfunding is changing the game for so many people and it is creating so many new businesses and opportunities. This week’s guest is leveraging the platform to bring a new avocado based hot sauce to market. Brandon Fassberg is taking his love of Mexican cuisine, hot sauce and avocados and built not only a thriving community but has converted the community into an army of potential customers. The story Brandon shared and the advice he gave not only applies to food but to so many other...

#37: Nicholas Hinrichsen | With Clutch

August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Imagine starting a business with a friend and that business changing the car sales game for the better. Now imagine that business being acquired by Carvana and taking an idea between two friends and taking it to the next level. This week’s guest Nicholas Hinrichsen not only did that when it came selling to cars alongside his friend and business partner Chris Coleman via their company Carlypso. Nicholas and Chris now look to do it in the auto loan refinance space with his latest venture ...

#37: Nicholas Hinrichsen

August 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Imagine starting a business with a friend and that business changing the car sales game for the better. Now imagine that business being acquired by Carvana and taking an idea between two friends and taking it to the next level. This week’s guest Nicholas Hinrichsen not only did that when it came selling to cars alongside his friend and business partner Chris Coleman via their company Carlypso. Nicholas and Chris now look to do it in the auto loan refinance space with his latest venture ...

#36: Brenden Kumarasamy | Master Your Talk

August 12, 2020 19:23 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

The benefits of being an excellent public speaker are more necessary than you think as our interactions, especially in the current environment, when communications rely less on in-person meetings and more on conversations in front of a camera or behind a microphone. This week’s guest Brenden Kumarasamy shares more on the value of being an excellent public speaker and how he turned his public speaking skillset into a brand and a successful YouTube channel. Brenden’s quote, “Be insane or...

#35: Sebastian "Chosen 1" Burton | Gold Standard Gaming

July 29, 2020 20:20 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

When I was growing up, a career in the gaming industry was a pipe dream for many kids unless you had the technical chops in design or got your foot in the door as a tester. A lot has changed, and now there are many different opportunities in the gaming industry. People can create games, talk about games, and even make money playing them. This week we welcome Sebastian “Chosen 1” Burton to discuss careers in the gaming industry as well as tools and resources he uses to help his clients a...

#34: Megan Amo Returns! | Anime Expo Lite 2020

July 16, 2020 08:35 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

When it comes to conventions, the future is very uncertain, with some of your favorite shows skipping 2020 altogether while others are adapting to what many consider the new normal leveraging video conferencing tools to connect with their fans. In this episode, we sit down with returning guest Megan Amo from the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) to discuss Anime Expo Lite 2020, which replaced the usual Anime Expo event. Megan and Rich discussed the logistics and ch...

#33: Dylan Hintz | SAGA Action Arts

July 01, 2020 18:41 - 2 hours - 119 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade welcomes actor, entrepreneur, and SAG-AFTRA stunt performer Dylan Hintz to this week’s show. Dylan is the owner and founder of Saga Action Arts. At SAGA Action Arts, Dylan, alongside his colleague Abra utilize stunt-based movements alongside a mix of martial arts to empower their students regardless of their interest in exploring a career in the stunt performance industry. Dylan and Rich discussed the origins of SAGA Action Arts as well as Dylan’s gravitation t...

#32: Father's Day 2020 Gift Guide

June 18, 2020 20:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

With Father’s Day around the corner, Rich decided to do another audio gift guide for the Toys & Tech of the Trade listeners. On the fence on what to get your dad this year. We hope Rich’s recommendations help solve that problem for you. Editor’s Note: Rich referenced the Apple Airpods 2 but the Airpods he was referring to were the Airpods Pro. The views expressed on air during Toys & Tech of the Trade do not represent the views of the RAGE Works staff, partners, or affiliates. Listen...

#31: Alexis A, McCoy | Love Is Enough Productions

June 10, 2020 22:38 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Toys & Tech of the Trade spotlights a fellow RAGE Works creator this week as Call Me When It’s Over’s Alexis A. McCoy stops by. Guided by the quote, “If entertaining is my passion and changing the world is my goal, why not entertain to change the world?” Alexis applied her background in entertainment and theater to create Love Is Enough Productions. Love Is Enough Productions is a full-service media production company with specialties in event management, video production, production ma...

#30: Sean Kneese | BS'ing with Sean K

June 04, 2020 04:54 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Toys & Tech has a ton of great guests on the horizon. In this episode, we sit down with Sean Kneese. Sean is an actor, content creator, and host of the BS’ing with Sean K Podcast. BS’ing with Sean K is an interview series that focuses on providing a platform for people to share opinions not often heard on mainstream media. BS’ing with Sean K recently passed the 100-episode mark and is currently syndicated on Radio Free Brooklyn. Sean shares the origins of the podcast and provides in...

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