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Helping people leave behind a legacy on my journey to becoming a better writer-director.

12/08/2024

#1 My Late Great Friend Mike Effen McGowan

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05/04/2022

Take 16C Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

(Recorded 1/2/2022) Starting the New Year off right with a 7 hour (!!) podcast with non profit co-founder, philanthropist, and Executive Producer Mike McGowan. This is some of the most fun I’ve had doing a podcast. We discuss everything life and filmmaking, including the value of networking-how chance encounters can lead to some of our greatest opportunities (it’s who you know), the importance of breaking through your fears- how the pain of inaction can be much worse, and how it’s much better knowing you helped someone- than getting recognition for it. Full Video Podcast: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2022/4/10/take-16-mike-mcgowan-executive-producer-philanthropist-non-profit-co-founder 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:26 - Film industry today 0:13:23 - How to fix the film industry 0:20:48 - How Mike has a evolved 0:43:48 - What Mike looks for in projects 1:12:38 - Adult dark humor children's book 1:24:15 - Say foreign friends names right, out of respect 1:25:42 - Getting through fears 1:36:12 - What makes for great film 1:53:32 - How to reach Mike 1:57:22 - All forty nine listeners gone
05/03/2022

Take 16B Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

(Recorded 1/2/2022) Starting the New Year off right with a 7 hour (!!) podcast with non profit co-founder, philanthropist, and Executive Producer Mike McGowan. This is some of the most fun I’ve had doing a podcast. We discuss everything life and filmmaking, including the value of networking-how chance encounters can lead to some of our greatest opportunities (it’s who you know), the importance of breaking through your fears- how the pain of inaction can be much worse, and how it’s much better knowing you helped someone- than getting recognition for it. Full Video Podcast: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2022/4/10/take-16-mike-mcgowan-executive-producer-philanthropist-non-profit-co-founder 0:00:00 - Intro 00:00:12 - Multicam shooting and feedback 00:10:05 - When not to use music in films based on Andrei Tarkovsky 00:12:00 - *Killed a gnat* 00:16:25 - Tom on comedy shorts 00:17:59 - Film festivals 00:23:54 - Philosophies of life 00:39:09 - Comedy festival 00:51:09 - Meaning of Feeding The Fire title (Mike you friend starts here) 00:56:59 - Mike to act in his own film 1:00:35 - Leaving a mark 1:04:55 - Existential threats and voting rights 1:08:59 - The therapy of human touch 1:13:58 - Getting a studio 1:16:36 - Awkward silence is okay 1:20:48 - Masterclass.com 1:22:03 - Martin Scorsese and Cinema vs Theme Park Rides 1:32:33 - 5 principles for cinematography 1:39:09 - Mike’s non profit helping a young filmmaker 1:43:33 - Fear as inspiration 1:46:53 - Protect your brand 1:52:57 - How to write comedic characters and situations 2:01:38 - *Police Squad was cancelled not Naked Gun 2:02:16 - Rapid fire again 2:04:41 - Super AI changing the laws of physics 2:10:09 - Polyamorous relationships 2:16:58 - Sex clubs 2:21:13 - Marketing, also don’t sell yourself short 2:23:20 - Your ace in the hole project
05/02/2022

Take 16A Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

(Recorded 1/2/2022) Starting the New Year off right with a 7 hour (!!) podcast with non profit co-founder, philanthropist, and Executive Producer Mike McGowan. This is some of the most fun I’ve had doing a podcast. We discuss everything life and filmmaking, including the value of networking-how chance encounters can lead to some of our greatest opportunities (it’s who you know), the importance of breaking through your fears- how the pain of inaction can be much worse, and how it’s much better knowing you helped someone- than getting recognition for it. Full Video Podcast: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2022/4/10/take-16-mike-mcgowan-executive-producer-philanthropist-non-profit-co-founder 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:58 - Why Mike is awesome - and foray into mediation 0:17:15 - Difference between whoppers and double cheese burgers 0:20:40 - Don't be opportunistically extroverted 0:25:09 - How not to network 0:32:10 - Landing a job with no description 0:35:20 - Random acts of kindness 0:42:30 - Film Sixes and Sevens, how Tom and Mike met 0:45:04 - Ryan preyed on the old man 0:51:55 - 80/20 Filmmaking and shitting on Ryan (Start here Ryan) 1:21:22 - King Missile 1:27:45 - Sixes and Sevens Title (Shitting on Ryan again) 02:00:49 - How fast creations can be superior to things you labor on for years
08/31/2021 · Bonus

Bonus #1 Herbert & Nancy Ridyard - WWII Vet & Wife of 71 Years

My friend Darlene A. Sacco and I had the great honor and privilege of sitting down with a WWII Veteran and his wife of 71 years, Herbert “Herb” Ridyard and Nancy “Lou” Ridyard. Herb shared with us about his service in WWII from the beginning to the end of the war, and we also asked them both about what it was like growing up in the Great Depression, the differences between then and now, and they also gave great advice to couples today on how to lead a long and happy marriage. For video version, links, and selected clips, go to: https://proffittableproductions.com/podcast/2021/8/31/bonus-1-herbert-and-nancy-ridyard-wwii-vet-and-wife-of-71-years Herbs Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/do-your-best-herbert-w-ridyard/1139926042

5 Episodes

Helping people leave behind a legacy on my journey to becoming a better writer-director.

Creator

Thomas Proffitt
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

5
Rating

Explicit
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Tom Proffitt Take

Tom Proffitt Take

Episodes

#1 My Late Great Friend Mike Effen McGowan

Take 16C Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

Take 16B Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

Take 16A Mike McGowan - Executive Producer, Philanthropist, Non Profit Co-Founder

Bonus #1 Herbert & Nancy Ridyard - WWII Vet & Wife of 71 Years

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