Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast
Malibash Media's ESS Podcast - highlights pros in the sport and entertainment world to see the BTS to their incredible lives.
Episodes
21 episodes
Dr. Jack Groppel: What High Performers Sacrifice for Success | Entertainment & Sports Spotlight
World-renowned sports scientist and performance expert Dr. Jack Groppel joins Ashley Marie on the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast for a powerful conversation about the emotional realities behind elite success. From working...
NFL Draft Talk Without the Hot Takes: A.M. Pfeffer on What Really Builds Winning Teams
In this episode of the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, Ashley is joined by A.M. Pfeffer, co-host of Beyond the Surface on the X-Rayted Sports Network, for a smart and engaging conversation on where sports really starts — not just ...
MICHAL “HALI” ZEBEDE: Writing with Al Pacino on The Humbling to The Making of Cuba Paraiso - Starting The Unplugged Movement
In this episode of Entertainment & Sports Spotlight, Ashley is joined by "Hali" Michal Zebede, an award-winning writer and producer whose career spans feature films, scripted television, and independent filmmaking.Hali shares how she...
Lag Putting Secrets Before The Masters | Lower Your Golf Handicap: With Bob Labbe
With The Masters Tournament right around the corner, now is the perfect time to sharpen your short game: With Bob LabbeIn this episode of the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, host Ashley Marie sits down...
From NFL Player to Agent: LeRon McCoy on Contracts, Taxes, NIL & the Road to the Draft
With Superbowl LX upon us and draft season not far away. Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, host Ashley Marie sits down with LeRon McCoy — former NFL wide receiver and sports agent with Legacy NIL and the olde...
The Production That Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention in Film with Director Madeline
In this episode of the Entertainment & Sports Spotlight Podcast, host Ashley Marie sits down with writer-director Madeline to explore how storytelling can save lives. They discuss her powerful suicide prevention short film, t...
Former NFL Chiropractor Dr. Tommy Rhee Reveals Secret to Career-Saving Injury Recovery & Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy
Join host Ashley Marie as she sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers & UCLA chiropractor / pioneer in regenerative medicine. Discover the cutting-edge treatments keeping pro athletes in the game and how breakthrough topi...
Season 2026: Behind the Scenes of the NHL with Former Arena Manager Ryan Rostad
Behind the Scenes of the NHL with Former Arena Manager Ryan RostadGo inside the world of professional hockey arena management with Ryan Rostad, who spent 15 years managing retail operations at Ball Arena in Denver. Discover what it rea...
From Olympic Dreams to Training NHL Stars: The Pro Maker's Journey to Elite Performance
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Clance, "The Pro Maker" - a former sprinter on his way to try out for the Olympics - who transformed a career-ending injury into a mission to build dominant athletes. As Director of Poliquin Perf...
Hallmark Christmas Movie Producer Leif Bristow | BTS of Holiday Films & Dancing Through the Shadow
🎬 Welcome to an exclusive interview with legendary Hallmark producer Leif Bristow! Join host Ashley Marie as we dive deep into the world of Christmas movie magic, exotic location filming, and heartwarming storytelling.In this episode, disco...
How Brands Win Big on Black Friday & Cyber Monday: Commercial Film & Photography with Stewart Cohen
How do brands really win during Black Friday and Cyber Monday? In this episode, we sit down with Stewart Cohen, founder of SC Pictures and SuperStock, to break down the commercial side of film, photography, and advertising strategy behind the b...
From 'It Won't Sell' to 30 Awards: Jaze Bordeaux on Creating the First Women's MMA Film
Jaze Bordeaux is a Toronto-based director and producer who created the groundbreaking film "EFC" - a women's MMA sports drama that has earned over 30 international awards, including Best Director at the Paladino Oro International ...
FIBA Player Travis Reed's Wild International Basketball Journey
From $1,700 to $25K a Month: FIBA Player Travis Reed's Wild International Basketball JourneyGuest: Travis Reed - Professional International Basketball Player & Host of "An Athlete's Journey" PodcastThink you know what...
From Entertainment To Sports Management: Dr. Glenn Toby
Dr. Glenn Toby is the founder and CEO of Glenn Toby Enterprises (GTE), a leading international holding corporation that controls companies in the world of real estate, asset management, and technology as well as a multi-tiered entertainment and...
Producer Steve Bannerman On Post-Production Trends: Studio, Indie, Influencer, & AI Generated Content
Producer Steve Bannerman, former head of Amazon MGM's international originals post-production and VFX, has observed how streaming platforms and accessible technology have revolutionized independent filmmaking. With post-pr...
Weathering the Industry As A Script Writer & Director - With C. Neil Davenport
C. Neil Davenport stands as a masterful voice in contemporary screenwriting, merging genre entertainment with meaningful social commentary. His award-winning work demonstrates a rare ability to craft narratives that function simultaneously as e...
"The Playlist Era" With International Music Artist Ashton Stevens - BTS Of The Music Industry
Ashton Stevens is an internationally recognized music artist whose rap performances captivate audiences and resonate deeply with listeners. His powerful lyrics and delivery leave a lasting impact, connecting with the soul of his fans.Foc...
Commercial Acting - How To Work With Big Brands: Advice From Aubrey Plane
Aubrey Plane has built an amazing career as a commercial actor, featured in high-profile campaigns for major brands including Pepsi, Netflix, and Oreos. What started as a side gig during college and real life quickly evolved into a full-t...
The Film Partnership Of With Courtney Smallwood: Getting Real Professional Film Experiences
Courtney's incredible journey into the film industry to now working with the NC Film Partnership Program will offer encouragement and hope! Courtney goes into how the Film Partnership (a 501c) will place interns into real film exper...
Ray Maiello's Award Winning Film "My Dead Friend Zoe"
Ray Maiello recently joined Malibash's Entertainment and Sports Spotlight Podcast to talk about his latest film, My Dead Friend Zoe. The film, which stars an impressive cast including Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Natalie Morales...
Talk Radio to Book Author - Bing Bruce Shares His Story: "Rise Above The Noise": A Beginner's Guide To Podcasting
ESS podcast host Ashley interviews Bing Bruce, an accomplished film producer and former radio show host with a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry. With a deep passion for storytelling, Bing transitioned from radio to the world o...
