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A podcast hosted by Ryan Ziaks and joined by friends. Get to know me while you get to know others. "Everyone has a story."

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 105: Rylee Massoni—Building People Skills Through Therapy & Real Estate

    On Episode 105, I'm joined by Therapist & Realtor: Rylee Massoni! We discuss We discuss how both of her roles shape the way she works with people, her advice for homebuyers, what she’s learned through therapy, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #therapist #therapy #selfhelp #selfcare #therapyjourney #melrobbins #melrobbinsinspired #realestate #relators #collegestudent 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 105!00:28 – About Rylee01:15 — Entering Real Estate & Early Surprises 05:35 — The Housing Market Today 10:30 — What Really Matters When Buying a Home & Market Advice 18:58 — Transitioning into Therapy & Why It Made Sense 20:01 — The Connection Between Therapy and Real Estate 23:06 — Life as a Therapist 29:50 — Advice for Aspiring Therapists & Realtors 33:16 — Get to Know Rylee 39:25 — Outro & Closing Thoughts

    40 min

  2. 30 JAN

    Episode 104: Charlie Norton—From Producing Indie Films to Screening at Cannes

    On Episode 104, I'm joined by Film Producer: Charlie Norton! We discuss navigating the independent and commercial film worlds, balancing art and business, collaborating with notable filmmakers at marquee festivals, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #filmmaker #indie #filmmaking #cannesfilmfestival #cannes #producer #director #writer #kevinsmith #shortfilm 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 10500:35 — Meet Charlie02:17 — What Led Charlie Into Producing & His Body of Work15:30 — Balancing Filmmaking & Producing22:50 — Developing a Feature Film27:52 — Working at the Cannes Film Festival39:00 — Screening His Film at Cannes44:31 — Inside a Cannes After-Party49:55 — Working in Commercial Production1:04:00 — Producing Progressive’s Flo Commercials1:02:00 — Fun Facts1:06:37 — One Thing Charlie Loves & One Thing He Dislikes1:08:29 — Hopes & Dreams1:09:54 — Favorite Films & Why They Resonate1:13:15 — A Full-Circle Moment With Kevin Smith1:15:19 — Outro & Closing Thoughts

    1h 16m

  3. 23 JAN

    Episode 103: Prenny Yaghobi—Breaking Into Entertainment Through Nonprofit Work

    On Episode 103, I'm joined by Marketer: Prenny Yaghobi! We discuss her work in nonprofits to support filmmakers, what interests her about the business side of entertainment, her experience growing up in Los Angeles, and more! Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #volunteer #nonprofit #entertainment #film #filmfestivals #filmmaking #losangeles #la #california #armenian #communications #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 103!00:26 – About Prenny01:15 – Her Work with WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications)03:38 – Connecting at the Burbank Entertainment Expo in LA04:51 – Where Her Marketing Journey Began06:40 – Serving on the Advisory Board for the Burbank International Film Festival07:57 – Co-Coordinating a Gala Honoring Quentin Tarantino09:48 – What a Volunteer Coordinator Actually Does11:12 – Comparing Her Roles & Favorite Career Memories12:50 – Experience as an Executive Assistant in the Electric Industry14:12 – Why Volunteer Work Matters to Her15:02 – Advice for Those Wanting to Work on the Business Side of Entertainment16:06 – Her Long-Term Goal in the Entertainment Industry17:26 – What Makes Entertainment Law So Interesting19:53 – Growing Up in LA & Advice for Living There24:55 – Advocating for Armenian Artists in Entertainment26:52 – Fun Facts About Prenny27:52 – One Thing Prenny Loves & One Thing She Strongly Dislikes28:34 – Hopes and Dreams29:17 – Favorite Movies30:05 – Outro & Final Thoughts

    32 min

  4. 16 JAN

    Episode 102: Lily Cook—How Empathy Drives Better Journalism and Storytelling

    On Episode 102, I'm joined by Journalist: Lily Cook! We discuss how building genuine connections leads to stronger journalism, Lily’s time doing press work at the Sundance Film Festival, her experience growing up in California while attending college in Utah, and more!Hope you enjoy! Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksAudio Technician: Sean Valutkevich The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcast #journalist #journalism #sundancefilmfestival #sundance #sundance2025 #empathy #compassion #storytelling #stories #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 10200:28 – About Lily01:22 – From a Bus in Park City to The Zicast02:12 – Her Fashion Magazine Journalism Capstone04:49 – What Draws Lily to Journalism06:04 – Choosing BYU08:16 – Growing Up in California vs. Going to School in Utah09:54 – Where Lily’s Passion for Journalism Began11:56 – Why Journalism Needs to Keep Up With the Times14:49 – Press Work at the Sundance Film Festival17:17 – What a Sundance Press Line Really Looks Like21:06 – Experiencing Life in Park City23:06 – Thoughts on Sundance Leaving Utah24:13 – A Wholesome, Memorable Moment in Park City27:22 – Telling Stories Through Jewelry Design29:04 – One Piece of Advice for Aspiring Journalists31:02 – Growing Up With Foster Siblings34:38 – One Thing Lily Loves & One Thing She Strongly Dislikes38:17 – How Sabrina Carpenter & Sydney Sweeney Are Perceived Differently40:20 – Lily’s Hopes and Dreams41:33 – Favorite Movies & Why They Resonate43:33 – Outro & Closing Thoughts

    45 min

  5. 9 JAN

    Episode 101: Zara Kiiwii—Adapting as a Content Creator Across Different Niches

    On Episode 101, I'm joined by Content Creator: Zara Kiiwii! We discuss what led her to becoming a content creator, how she’s adapted across different niches, the best ways to reach and build an audience, advice for creators, and more!Hope you enjoy! Audio Technician: Sean Valutkevich The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe Flynn The Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9f Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1 Add Zara on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zarakiiwii?igsh=MXI1b3cxMHczamQ2MA== YouTube: https://youtube.com/@zarakiiwii?si=bM5ZWz604jIyps3C Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zarakiiwii?_t=ZP-90Ke8BHzG4U&_r=1 #podcast #contentcreator #content #beauty #beautycreator #film #filmcreator #influencer #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 00:00: Intro 00:29: About Zara 1:09: Inspirations to Create Content 2:17: Fusing Together Movie & Beauty Content 3:43: Favorite Projects 4:52: Most Rewarding Aspect of Connecting With a Wide Audience 6:25: Career as an Urban Planner 8:14: Advice for Content Creators 9:28: Fun Facts 10:06: One Thing Zara Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes 11:33: How AI Will Effect The Content Creation Space 12:58: Goals Moving Forwards 13:46: Favorite Movies 16:50: Parting Words

    18 min
  6. The Zicast Episode 100: Ryan Ziaks—A Reflection on The Zicast; a Journey in Film & Podcasting

    2 JAN

    The Zicast Episode 100: Ryan Ziaks—A Reflection on The Zicast; a Journey in Film & Podcasting

    On Episode 100, Anthony Aicardi & Liam Chen step-in to interview our usual host: Ryan Ziaks! We discuss why he started The Zicast, his journey in film and podcasting that led him to working in Los Angeles, and how he uses his platform to spread positivity.Hope you enjoy! Technical Directed by: Liam Chen The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe Flynn The Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1 #podcast #film #filmmaker #movies #losangeles #la #podcaster #writer #filmmaker #broadcasting #cannes #cannesfilmfestival #storytelling #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 0:00: Welcome to Zicast 100! 1:15: Ryan’s Backdoor Pilot Idea 2:50: About Ryan 4:26: Why Ryan Created The Zicast 10:40: How Ryan Changed 27:02: Ryan Pitching “Up Late” Late Night Show and the Impact of It 39:19: Ryan’s Path to Film & Studying in Los Angeles 54:22: Starting Comedy Podcast “It’s Like That” 1:08:22: Using the Podcasting Format Positively 1:15:33: Writing & Directing “Tragic Times For Mr. Comedy” 1:29:22: Outro & Closing Remarks

    1h 38m
  7. The Zicast Episode 99: Ashley Brandon & Dennis Höhne: Advice to Emerging Filmmakers

    26/12/2025

    The Zicast Episode 99: Ashley Brandon & Dennis Höhne: Advice to Emerging Filmmakers

    On Episode 99, I'm joined by Film Professors: Ashley Brandon & Dennis Höhne! We discuss advice to future filmmakers, what it takes to be successful in the current media landscape, industry tips and tricks, and more!Hope you enjoy!Technical Directed by: Liam Chen The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #filmmaker #movies #artist #professor #academia #filmindustry #media #sundance #filmfestival #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 0:00: Welcome to Episode 99!0:35: About Professors Ashley & Dennis 2:03: Path in Film Academia 6:40: How Their Personal Film Experiences Help Them Teach 12:03: Essential Traits in Successful People in the Film Industry 18:04: Job Market in The Film Industry 26:02: Impact in Film Academia 30:29: Fun Facts32:49: One Thing They Love, One Thing They Strongly Dislike 38:00: How Film Marketing Can Hurt Movies 40:23: Goals Moving Forwards 43:00: Favorite Movies 47:05: Outro

    52 min
  8. Bonus Episode 3: Peyton McKenzie—How to Find Your Voice Across Different Types of Photography

    20/12/2025

    Bonus Episode 3: Peyton McKenzie—How to Find Your Voice Across Different Types of Photography

    On Bonus Episode #3, I'm joined by Photographer: Peyton McKenzie! We discuss capturing photography for marketing versus journalism, receiving honest feedback as creatives from peers, his favorite spots and events to take photos, and more!Technical Directed by: Liam Chen The Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps:#podcast #film #photography #photographer #journalism #marketing #golf #golfer #video #artist #storytelling #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts 0:00: Welcome to Episode 98!0:29: About Peyton0:48: Journey in Photography 5:16: Professional Photographer for Quinnipiac 7:40: Differences in Marketing Versus Journalistic Photography 10:06: Crafting the Perfect Shot 12:28: Fun Facts13:09: One Thing Peyton Loves, One Thing He Strongly Dislikes 15:52: Hopes & Dreams17:37: Favorite Movies 18:28: Outro

    20 min
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A podcast hosted by Ryan Ziaks and joined by friends. Get to know me while you get to know others. "Everyone has a story."

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  • Creator
    Ryan Ziaks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Ryan Ziaks
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