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16 Jun · Video

How to Build an Acting Career with No Budget w/ Taz Garcia

Are you an actor, filmmaker, or creative waiting for the perfect opportunity, bigger budget, or industry connection before pursuing your goals? In this episode of Behind the Curtain, we explore why success often comes from creating your own opportunities and how adopting a resourceful mindset can help you move your career forward, no matter where you're starting. Joining me is Taz Garcia—actor, writer, director, martial artist, and author—whose career has taken him from martial arts training to working alongside industry icons like Jackie Chan, John Cena, and Sylvester Stallone. Taz shares the lessons he's learned throughout his journey, how martial arts shaped his approach to acting and storytelling, and the philosophy behind his "No Budget, No Excuse" mindset. We dive into the realities of building a creative career, creating your own work, and why waiting for permission can hold you back. This episode is for actors, filmmakers, content creators, and anyone pursuing a creative dream who wants practical inspiration from someone who built a career by taking action. If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to follow Behind the Curtain, leave a review, and share the episode with a fellow creative. Follow Taz on Instagram: @tazgarciaofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Aug

Nature Sounds ::: Winter Walk

In this episode of How to Fall Asleep Fast, you'll hear a song composed by Boris Kurtzman called Winter Walk that includes ambient music along with gentle footsteps in the snow. Amanda Cupido provides a brief meditation that invites listeners to settle into the quiet of a peaceful, snowy day. Despite the cold, you are bundled and warm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/07/2025

Binaural Beats ::: Alone in a Snowy Field

This features binaural beats and works best with headphones or earbuds. The frequencies layered under the music are delta waves and help slow your mind and relax your nervous system, preparing for deep sleep. Hosted by Amanda Cupido. Music composed by Boris Kurtzman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/10/2025

Meditation ::: Forena

In this bonus episode, Amanda Cupido provides an extended meditation on top of the backdrop of an ambient music composition by Boris Kurtzman. The meditation will focus on grounding and mindful breathing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/06/2021

S02E06: 5 Things w Andrea Marston & Paloma Nuñez

Andrea Marston asks 5 Things of Paloma Nuñez about film, family, being a Bad Kid, and more. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
27/07/2021

S03E03 – Out of the Dark Storytelling w Jillian Welsh

Out of the Dark: a storytelling show, where everyday people bring their real life stories, into the light. This week's episode features Hisham Kelati, Carson Pinch, and Marsha Shandur telling stories about near death experiences. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
19/10/2021

S04E06: The Fandom Show w/ Kyah Green & Stephanie Malek

The Fandom Show talks to your favourite comedians and creatives about their favourite fandoms; why they love it, how they love it, and all the bizarre little details only a true fan would know. Hosted by Kyah Green and Stephanie Malek. This week's episode features Nkasi Ogbonnah, Alison Haines, Gymnastics, and Filipe Dimas Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
14/12/2021

S05E05: 5 Things w/ Alia Rasul

Host Alia Ceniza Rasul (The Tita Collective), sits down with a different comedian each week and asks them 5 THINGS about their art, work, and life. Listen to the stories behind the people and the jokes. This weeks episode features Ophira Calof discussing accessibility in Toronto Comedy, pioneering performances, and producing your own work. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
20/07/2021

S03E02 – Out of the Dark Storytelling w Jillian Welsh

Out of the Dark with Jillian Welsh is a storytelling show, where everyday people bring their real life stories, into the light. This week's episode features Christel Bartelse, Shehna Javeed, and Emily Poulin telling embarrassing stories. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/
07/12/2021

S05E04: 5 Things w/ Alia Rasul

Host Alia Ceniza Rasul (The Tita Collective), sits down with a different comedian each week and asks them 5 THINGS about their art, work, and life. Listen to the stories behind the people and the jokes. This weeks episode features Guled Abdi discussing stand up vs sketch, TV, and if the Tallboyz ever hang out. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

The Improvised True Crime Podcast. Every week, one case is analyzed and solved with the help of a guest. Hosted by Griffin Toplitsky and Steve Cooke.

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Improv
A SONAR+ exclusive, THE PITCH is our premium podcast where wacky characters and comedians pitch outrageous new podcast ideas to the Sonar Executives in the hopes of joining the network and making it big. It's the Shark Tank of podcasts!

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In this podcast we explore movements, sects, or interesting things about the world of religion. We aren't historians we just google it and talk about it.

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Comedy Interviews
Bites and Bits is a podcast where the worlds of comedy and cuisine collide! Co-hosts and foodies Mat Mailandt and Hisham Kelati bite into their favourite dishes and share a bit of their lives with their favourite comedians. There’s jokes, heartfelt stories and some hot takes. New episodes are released every other Monday!

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On a Dark, Cold Night is the ideal podcast for horror-lovers with insomnia; a sinister friend to tell you bedtime/ghost stories. The podcast involves Your Narrator telling you a spine-chilling yet soothing ghost story every week. Launched in January, 2018, the show is written, performed and produced by Kristen Zaza

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Performing Arts
Sonar co-founder & pod-daddy, Michael Mongiardi, and network Brand Manager, Marianna Miniotis, chat with podcast hosts, industry professionals, and people they admire about podcasting, entertainment, and navigating the industry. Join us and get to know the people behind the mics!

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How to Build an Acting Career with No Budget w/ Taz Garcia

Nature Sounds ::: Winter Walk

Binaural Beats ::: Alone in a Snowy Field

Meditation ::: Forena

S02E06: 5 Things w Andrea Marston & Paloma Nuñez

S03E03 – Out of the Dark Storytelling w Jillian Welsh

S04E06: The Fandom Show w/ Kyah Green & Stephanie Malek

S05E05: 5 Things w/ Alia Rasul

S03E02 – Out of the Dark Storytelling w Jillian Welsh

S05E04: 5 Things w/ Alia Rasul

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