In this episode of 40 Years & 40 Beers, we sit down with Philly native turned Hollywood actress and producer Leah Cevoli for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and hilarious.

Leah takes us behind the scenes of:

• 🎬 Hollywood Breakthroughs – From HBO’s Deadwood to Robot Chicken and My Name is Earl, hear how she hustled from background roles to SAG card–earning gigs.

• 🎤 Crowdfunding Wins – How she helped Delco: The Movie raise $60,000 through sheer persistence, local love, and community hustle.

• 💡 Life Lessons – Why her motto is always “one more time” and how resilience has carried her through the unpredictable world of acting and producing.

• 🍻 Delco Pride – The story of how over 30 local businesses rallied behind the film, proving just how powerful hometown support can be.

Whether you’re a fan of HBO classics, indie filmmaking, or just love a good underdog story, Leah’s journey from Southwest Philly to Hollywood and back will resonate.

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Keywords:

• Acting

• Indie Film

• Crowdfunding

• Deadwood

• Hollywood

• Leah Cevoli

• Robot Chicken

• Delco the Movie

• Filmmaking

• 40 Years 40 Beers

Episode Timeline:

0:00 – Upbringing

5:27 – Early Hollywood

8:01 – Lightning Strikes

9:22 – Deadwood

21:23 – SAG & Robot Chicken

27:21 – Last Day

34:36 – My Name is Earl

39:28 – Just One More

40:05 – Delco The Movie

In this episode, we sit down with producer and crowdfunding expert Leah Cevoli to hear the story behind a massive crowdfunding success. Leah reveals how she helped a filmmaker double their initial fundraising goal, bringing in an incredible $60,000 for their independent film.

Leah shares her professional insights, explaining the reality of a crowdfunding manager's role—from talking filmmakers down to a realistic budget to becoming a "nagging mother" and "cheerleader" to get the job done.

She also talks about the special connection she has to this project, "Delco, the movie," and how community support can be the most valuable asset a film crew can have.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a creator looking to fund your next project, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is full of valuable lessons and inspiration.

Tags: filmmaking, crowdfunding, independent film, film production, delco, movie, fundraising, behind the scenes, creative business, film industry, crowdfunding manager, producer

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In this episode of Complain & Conquer, we're unpacking three wildly different, yet equally frustrating, topics.

First, we tackle the controversial new policies aiming to integrate religion and the Bible into public schools in Texas. We explore the arguments from both sides and discuss the potential impact on the education system.

Next, we shift from the classroom to the conference room to dissect the meaningless corporate jargon that plagues the modern workplace. From "synergy" to "circling back," we roast the buzzwords that drive everyone crazy and question why they exist in the first place.

Finally, we dive into the complex and often misunderstood world of single moms on social media, exploring the common trends, tropes, and the unwritten rules of dating and presentation on platforms like Instagram.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• (01:16) - The debate over chaplains and religious texts in Texas public schools.

• (12:35) - Why corporate jargon like "synergy" and "pivot" needs to be retired forever.

• (29:14) - The social media phenomenon of single moms on Instagram and what it all means.

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