The Zicast

Ryan Ziaks

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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

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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."