Episodes

  • S2 EP 4: Exploring Fashion and Law with Stanford Professor Richard Thompson Ford
    Oct 31 2024
    In Episode 4 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, hosts Eve Richards and Tony Blass have a thought-provoking conversation with Stanford Law Professor and bestselling author Richard Thompson Ford. Exploring insights from his book, Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History, Professor Ford discusses how fashion influences law, culture, and personal identity. Discover how clothing choices shape societal norms and empower individuality in this inspiring episode with one of today’s foremost legal scholars.
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    42 mins
  • S2 EP 3: David A.R. White on His Film In God We Trust External
    Oct 24 2024
    In Episode 3 of The Discovery Pod With Eve, hosts Tony Blass and Eve Richards sit down with prolific actor, producer, director, and writer David A.R. White to discuss his thought-provoking film, God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust. They explore its relevance in the context of the upcoming US presidential elections. This conversation highlights how the film addresses pressing societal issues, encouraging listeners to engage with its message and reflect on their own beliefs. Join them to uncover the film’s significance and its potential to inspire audiences worldwide.
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    44 mins
  • S2-EP 2: Leonard Clifton on Writing Bestsellers & Wendy Wilkins on Advocating for Women’s Rights
    Oct 17 2024
    In this episode of The Discovery Pod with Eve, Eve Richards and Tony Blass engage in insightful conversations with Leonard Clifton, actor, model, and bestselling author, and Wendy Wilkins, a former police officer turned actress, real estate agent, writer, and women’s rights advocate. Leonard shares his passion for storytelling and how it fuels his career, while Wendy discusses her transition from law enforcement to acting, and how she uses her platform to champion women’s rights. Tune in for an inspiring episode filled with stories of resilience and empowerment.
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    38 mins
  • Ep1: Bob Gale on Bringing Back to the Future to the Global Stage External
    Oct 10 2024
    In Episode 1 of The Discovery Pod with Eve, Tony Blass and Eve Richards chat with the legendary Bob Gale, the mastermind behind the iconic Back to the Future trilogy. In this exclusive interview, Bob delves into his latest creative adventure—bringing Back to the Future: The Musical to life. Discover how he adapted the beloved film for the stage, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and the challenges of transforming a cinematic classic into a Broadway sensation. If you’re a fan of the movie or passionate about storytelling, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights into the creative process.
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    43 mins
  • Ep 12: From Films to Philanthropy: Tom Provost’s Journey
    Jul 4 2024
    In today's episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Melissa Niece Smith, the cohost of this episode, are joined by Tom Provost, founder and CEO of BAGS AND GRACE. This 501c3 non-profit organization has been distributing 500 bags monthly throughout the year to the unhoused people across Los Angeles County since 2017.
    In today’s episode, Tom Provost sheds some very powerful insights on how he had a passion for movies as he was growing up, how he maintains a sense of self in the Film Industry, his favorite movie genre, why he wanted to tackle the problem of the unhoused people, items inside the Bags And Grace bags, how he stays motivated, call to action to everyone listening to what he is doing, if the county is helping with donations for Bags And Grace, the way forward for a long-term solution for NGOs and the government concerning unhoused people and how he came up with the name Bags And Grace.
    Tom talks further and shares his thoughts on how he stays protected from the unhoused people, his current projects, things he does to stay zen, advice to anyone who wants to be an entertainer or start a business, one of his huge writing gigs in the Film Industry, transition from acting to being behind the camera, how he handles rejection, his favorite movie or TV project he worked on and three people he would have dinner with and why. Tune in to learn more!
    Timestamps
    [02:59] What keeps Melissa motivated
    [5:19] Did Tom have a passion for movies growing up?
    [06:15] How Tom maintains a sense of self in the Film Industry
    [07:11] Tom’s favorite movie genre
    [09:33] Why Tom wanted to tackle the problem of unhoused people
    [11:00] Items inside the Bags And Grace bags
    [13:14] How Tom stays motivated
    [15:25] Call to action to everyone listening to what Tom is doing
    [16:44] Is the county helping with donations for Bags And Grace?
    [18:13] The way forward for a long-term solution for NGOs and the government concerning unhoused people
    [19:09] How Tom came up with the name Bags And Grace
    [20:51] Is Tom still doing artistic activities as the CEO of Bags And Grace?
    [22:24] Is Tom at the point where people recognize him?
    [23:41] About Tom Provost
    [25:08] Tom’s current projects
    [25:58] How Tom stays protected from the unhoused people
    [26:54] Street families Tom has encountered
    [28:01] Things Tom does to stay zen
    [28:48] Tom’s favorite meal
    [31:38] Advise to anyone who wants to be an entertainer or start a business
    [34:06] Has Tom’s struggles been worth it so far?
    [35:16] One of Tom’s huge writing gigs in the Film Industry
    [35:42] Transition from acting to being behind the camera
    [36:49] How Tom handles rejection
    [38:22] Tom’s favorite movie or TV project he worked on
    [39:22] Advice to anyone who wants to move to L.A.
    [40:43] Three people Tom would have dinner with and why
    Notable Quotes
    (03:34) “Regardless of the difficulty you are going through, the key for us is surrounding yourself with people who motivate you and uplift you.”
    (03:44) “Never give up regardless of your circumstances.”
    (09:36) “There is no one easy solution.”
    (32:31) “Work hard on your craft and then just keep going.”
    (32:55) “If you just keep trying and you just keep working and get better at your craft at some point, it’s going to pay off.”
    (39:52) “Preparation and opportunity is what gives you success.”
    (40:09) “Don’t judge yourself by other people.”
    Resources Mentioned

    The Movie - Under Suspicion
    SeaQuest DSV - TV Series
    Connect With Tom Provost
    Bags And Grace Website: www.bagsandgrace.com
    Food and Film Website: onfoodandfilm.com
    Cinema Language Website: onfoodandfilm.com
    Website www.cinemalanguage.org
    Facebook @provostom
    Instagram @bagsandgrace
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    45 mins
  • Ep 11: From Small Town to Stardom: Martyn Hale's Hollywood Journey!
    Jun 27 2024
    In today’s episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Tony Blass, the cohost, are joined by Martyn Hale, who was found on the Barbizon passport during a discovery cruise. He starred in the popular film Coldwater and has been in over a dozen commercials for companies like Nike and Mattel & Oculus. Martyn has also made appearances on Disney's "Just Kickin' It" and ABC's "Switched At Birth". He is set to star on FOX in April. Growing up, he resided with his grandparents and never had the chance to meet his father. His initial acting role was in a music video for Eminem, which was part of the 2010 VMA Awards ceremony, taking place in Detroit, Michigan.
    Originally from Alma, Michigan, he now resides in Los Angeles.

    In this episode, Martyn Hale talks about how he went from Alma, Michigan, to Hollywood, Lessons he learned from the role he got in the movie Cold Water, The pressures he encountered at a young age, Why he wanted to become an actor, About his religious experience, Where he gets his motivation to keep going, The fears acronyms he learned and recovered from, how he handles rejections in the Film Industry, how he is coping with his relationship heartbreak and the show on Fox (Pictionary) with Jerry O’Connell. Martyn also shares more insights on the brand he would love to work with, what he is looking forward to in the future, about his grandparents, his relationship with his mother and brother, about his first acting gig, his thoughts about Hollywood, advice for people who want to join the Film Industry and how to get started and three people Martyn would have dinner with and why. Tune in to explore more!
    Notable Quotes
    (15:53) “I wake up each day, and I’m grateful to be alive because there are a lot of times people don’t wake up to live life as a gift every day.”
    (16:15) “I am not in control of anything in my life; it’s all either God-given or just through hard work.”
    (17:53) “Faith without works is dead.”
    (21:22) “We need positive people in our lives to help us.”
    (23:51) “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
    (28:09) “Family is everything.”
    (31:55) “Life can become very challenging even when you think you’ve got it all.”
    Resources Mentioned
    Cold Water - Movie
    Connect With Martyn Hale
    IMDb
    Instagram: @martynhaleactor
    Twitter (X): @realmartynhale
    TikTok: @realmartynhale
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    45 mins
  • Ep 10: Rejection, Resilience, and the Rise of Dr. Jatali Bellanton
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Tony Blass, the cohost, are joined by Dr. Jatali Bellanton, the visionary behind Kids Who Bank and Brilliant Minds Unite, she spent more than a decade in the investment banking sector and has authored several books. She developed a financial education program that has been implemented in nearly 300 schools globally, educating both young people and adults on financial matters. Lately, she has explored newer forms of investment

    In today’s episode, Dr. Jatali Bellanton shares more about why she started teaching children about financial knowledge, why she decided to get into investment banking, the rejections she encountered at the inception of her business, her background, and lessons she learned from her father, how to safely invest in cryptocurrency and advice to people who accept projects that don’t align with their core values. Dr. Jatali also sheds more light on why she never hired a babysitter, her podcast on parenting, overcoming the generation curse, the effects of the pandemic on her business, why she chose to invest in Ghana, how to identify business opportunities, the benefits of AI abroad and three people she would have dinner with and why. Tune in to learn more!

    Notable Quotes
    (12:24) “Rejection actually helps us become our best version of ourselves.”
    (13:50) “I don’t fear rejection because getting the no was not the only thing I focused on; it was the yes.”
    (16:54) “We are just all separated honestly by water.”
    (22:54) “Everyone should do their due diligence.”
    (23:36) “When you are working against yourself, then you will find yourself perpetually hitting a brick wall.”
    (24:18) “If you do have to take a job, do your best to make it temporary. Don’t make it a permanent situation in your life.”
    Resources Mentioned
    Brilliant Minds United
    Quick Book Intergration
    Start Engine

    Connect With Dr. Jatali Bellanton

    Website: www.brilliantmindsunite.com
    Instagram: @jatalibellanton
    Twitter (X): @jatalibellanton
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    46 mins
  • Ep 9: Rachel Kylian's Roadmap to Success!
    Jun 14 2024
    In today's episode, Eve Richards, the host of The Discovery Pod With Eve, and Melissa Niece Smith, the cohost of this episode, are joined by Rachel Kylian, a French American actress, writer, and producer. Kylian has starred in a variety of films, including the comedy "Almost Christmas" (Universal), "The Wrong Man" (Lifetime), and "The Climb" (Sony Pictures Classics). Rachel Kylian shares her powerful insights on her experience being in the movie Almost Christmas, the people who inspire her, how she started the performing arts, how she managed to get an agent in L.A, the acting classes she signed up for, her modeling to acting transition, her thoughts on her role as a German assistant on MacGyver and challenging role that she would love to do. Rachel also sheds more light on her current and future projects, shows she would love to be on, is she is still a model? what it felt like to be Danny Glover’s love interest in the movie Almost Christmas, the movie Voodoo, facts we don’t know about her, who she would love to do a movie with, if her American dream is worth it, how she deals with rejection and three people she would have dinner with and why. Notable Quotes (02:03) “If you have a dream, just go out and pursue your dream.” (02:18) “When you set your mind to anything, you can achieve it.” (11:19) “If you have a dream, make it happen.” (13:01) “The more training, the better.” (15:34) “Everybody has an opportunity; there is so much work, so much content with the platforms.” (26:28) “That’s how you grow when you challenge yourself doing things you’ve never done and you learn.” (31:50) “It’s not that hard if you want it.” (36:33) “Acting is all about networking.” (38:06) “It’s harder to be an actor than to be a champion.” Resources Mentioned The Dream The movie “Almost Christmas” Lipstick Trailer Connect with Rachel Kylian Website: www.rachelkylian.com Instagram @rachelkylianfilmandtv X: https://twitter.com/rachelkylian YouTube @rachelkylian Facebook @rachelkylianofficial
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    44 mins