Jake saw 23 new feature films in theatres this summer, so you don’t have to. Join him to count down, analyze, and award the best and worst films of Summer 2025! If you’re looking for recommendations on what to stream, curious if Clown in a Cornfield is actually good (it was), and dive into how Mission Impossible did the impossible: be bad.Thank you for listening, watching, liking, and following!Get everything else: https://www.legroomshow.com/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@legroomshow Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Uz86J8UuKNqCuG2LAIT9M?si=8cad02bc78c841c7 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/lakejebo/ Follow Jake: https://www.instagram.com/jake.lebo🕒 Chapter TimesIntro: 00:00:00 – 00:06:18Rating System: 00:06:18 – 00:08:55#23–#13 (Bottom Half): 00:08:55 – 00:22:16#12–#1 (Top Half): 00:22:16 – 00:43:19Awards: 00:43:19 – 00:48:29Leg Room is a podcast and web show where the arts and pop culture meet their multi-hyphenate nightmare.

No one assumes you’re talented. No one is going to hand you opportunities. So how do you break through? In this episode, I sit down with writer, performer, and multi-hyphenate creative Grace Aki to talk about:

✅ Making your own luck in the creative industry

✅ How to stop waiting for permission and put yourself out there

✅ Why social media and content creation are not the enemy

✅ The mental blocks that keep talented people from successIf you’ve ever felt stuck, invisible, or unsure how to make things happen for yourself—this episode is for you.

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Making Your Own Opportunities in NYC (04:06) |

No One Assumes You’re Talented (14:47) |

Overcoming Fear & Self-Judgment (18:00) |

Art & Technology’s Impact (27:00) |

“Done is Better Than Perfect” (34:35) |

The Art That Inspires Us (44:30)

It’s been a minute (or three weeks, but who’s counting?). In this episode, I’m diving into everything that’s been on my mind: the struggle of keeping up with content, a recent trip to NYC, teaching Broadway marketing to students, theater bootlegs, and my obsession with Sunset Boulevard. Plus, some real talk about why I don’t miss living in NYC.💡 If you enjoy these deep dives into creativity, marketing, and theater, please like, subscribe, and share! Your support means everything.SUPPORT THE CHANNELListen on Spotify or Apple Music: https://www.legroomshow.com/Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/legroomshow CHAPTERS00:00 - The Content Creation Game04:00 - Teaching a Broadway Workshop!07:22 - Thoughts on theater bootlegs & accessibility10:57 - New York Gay Men's Chorus Surprise!15:26 - Why I had to see Sunset Boulevard again19:21 - Does NYC feel different now? Thoughts on visiting vs. living there26:08 - Productivity culture vs. “cozy aesthetic” content31:14 - Exciting work ahead!32:22 - Wrapping up + Survivor thoughts#NYC #Broadway #ContentCreation #SunsetBoulevard #YouTubeGrowth #SocialMediaMarketing #CozyAesthetic #Bootlegs #TheaterLife #NYorNowhere #FreelanceLife #CreativeDirection #MarketingBroadway #Podcast #Vlog