Tom Bentey Media Podcast

Thomas Bentey

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I have a passion for the arts, health and wellness, sports, entrepreneurship, culture, education and self improvement. As an established filmmaker, business owner, college professor; and avid surfer, snowboarder and biker; I strive to learn, grow and improve in all aspects of life. I hope to share my passions with you and together we can progress and attain fulfillment.

Oct 19

🎤 K-PREZ LIVE INTERVIEW | From Neptune, NJ to “So Jersey” | Tom Bentey Media Podcast

🎤 K-PREZ LIVE INTERVIEW | From Neptune, NJ to “So Jersey” | Tom Bentey Media PodcastJoin Tom Bentey for an exclusive interview with New Jersey rapper K-Prez, filmed at Marina Grill in Belmar, NJ!K-Prez shares his journey growing up in Neptune, New Jersey, how he first got into hip-hop, his early performances, and what it takes to build an audience as an independent artist.We also dive into his latest single, “So Jersey,” and the inspiration behind the track that celebrates his Jersey roots.🎧 Watch, listen, and subscribe to Tom Bentey Media!Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Introduction to K-Prez01:05 – Growing Up in Neptune, NJ04:42 – How K-Prez Started His Music Career09:30 – Performing Live & Building an Audience16:17 – New Single "So Jersey"👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with musicians, entertainers, and creative professionals.🌐 www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com#KPrez #SoJersey #TomBenteyMedia #NewJerseyHipHop #NeptuneNJ #JerseyShore #HipHop #IndependentArtist #MusicInterview #Podcast▶ 00:00–01:05Introduction to K PerezInterview begins with K Perez.▶ 01:05–04:42Growing Up in NeptuneK Perez discusses his childhood.▶ 04:42–09:30Starting a Music CareerK Perez shares how he began rapping.▶ 09:30–16:17Performing and Building an AudienceFirst performances and local impact.▶ 16:17–23:52New Single So JerseyDiscussion about his latest song.
Sep 4

MAGIC AND CREATIVITY

Can a simple deck of cards reveal the secrets of creativity and human psychology? On this episode of the Tom Bentey Media Podcast, Tom sits down with professional magician Lucas Beaudoin - Director of Magic at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City - to explore MAGIC AND CREATIVITY. From getting a dollar-store magic kit in 3rd grade to quitting his job as a PGA Golf Pro to become a full-time magician, Lucas shares how deception, creativity, and human nature collide in every trick.We dive into how magicians actually learn magic (hint: it's not YouTube), why we are all so easy to fool, the endless creativity of card tricks, and Lucas even performs a LIVE mind-blowing card trick over Zoom! If you're fascinated by magic, creativity, psychology, filmmaking, or what it takes to turn a childhood passion into a career, this interview is for you.IN THIS EPISODE: How Lucas got into magic at 8 years oldFrom Ferris State PGM Golf Pro to Director of MagicHow to build a full-time career as a magician in NYCWhat magic teaches us about human beings & deceptionWhy a deck of cards is the most creative tool in magicCreating your own original magic tricksStories about Penn & Teller, David Copperfield & Lennart GreenLIVE Zoom magic trick - you have to see it to believe it. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Tom Bentey Media Podcast 00:42 - Meet Lucas Beaudoin, Magician 02:10 - A Magic Kit at 8 Years Old Changed Everything 03:50 - Going to College for Golf & Becoming a PGA Pro 06:15 - Becoming Director of Magic at Liberty National 08:35 - How Magicians REALLY Learn Magic (Books vs YouTube) 10:15 - What Magic Teaches Us About Human Nature 12:35 - Creativity & The Endless Possibilities of a Deck of Cards 14:10 - Wildest Audience Reactions to Magic Tricks 15:25 - How to Create Your Own Original Tricks 16:40 - Is Lucas the Only In-House Golf Club Magician? 17:25 - Favorite Magicians: Penn & Teller, Copperfield & Lennart Green 18:30 - LIVE Magic Trick Over Zoom 19:20 - How to Book Lucas For Your Event CONNECT WITH LUCAS BEAUDOIN:Website: lucasbeaudoin.com (mentioned in episode)Instagram: @lucas_magic_manCONNECT WITH TOM BENTEY MEDIA:Subscribe for conversations on communication, filmmaking, acting & the outdoors.YouTube: @TomBenteyMediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombenteymedia/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombentey?lang=en X: https://x.com/tombenteyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bentey-5b066762/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombentey/www.TomBentey.com www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.comwww.SuburbaniteProductions.com Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube#Podcast #MagicAndCreativityLET'S TALK:What card would YOU have named in the trick? Comment below and tell us what topics are impacting you - we want to create together! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell 🔔#magic #creativity #magician #magictricks #cardtricks #podcast #tomBenteyMedia #lucasbeaudoin #libertynational #golf #creativitypodcast #humanpsychology #pennandteller #davidcopperfield #magicianlife #findyourvoice
Apr 24

Tom Bentey Media Podcast- Filmmaker Daniel Everitt-Lock

Daniel Everitt-Lock is a London-based director and cinematographer with a decade of credits across Amazon, HBO, and the BBC, and an associate member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers nominated for Best Dramatic Short for Challenger. A focused conversation could center on the making of his feature documentary Our Planet, The People, My Blood, unpacking how a two-person team executed a three-year, three-continent shoot, the logistics and safety lessons from being stranded in Australia and hospitalized in the U.S., and practical takeaways on indie production workflows, visual style choices under constraints, and translating cinematography for branded content audiences.#GlobalFilmmaking #TravelFilmmaking #FilmmakerLife #OnLocation #ShootLife #FilmJourney #Storytellers #RealStories #creativeprocess www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com
Mar 10

"At the Jersey Shore" Screening at Soundplex Studios

Writer/Director/Star Thomas Bentey sits down with Soundplex Studios owner George Koch to discuss the upcoming film screening, the journey of making a first feature film, and the experience of filming on location in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, when MTV was in town. Bentey also shares details about his new TV pilot, “The Cafone,” his work creating video content for brands, and his approach to building a creative career through filmmaking and storytelling. The conversation explores the challenges of independent filmmaking, producing original content, and finding inspiration while balancing art and business. https://suburbaniteproductions.com/at-the-jersey-shore/ https://tombenteymediapodcast.media/2026/03/10/at-the-jersey-shore-screening-at-soundplex-studios/
10/30/2025

The Human Element of Creativity in the Age of AI

Explore the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence in this insightful video. We delve into how AI is transforming creative processes across various industries and discuss the unique human elements that remain irreplaceable. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of creativity in the age of AI. For more information, visit www.suburbaniteproductions.com. #creativity #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #TechAndArt
10/20/2025

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION? Scott Galloway vs. Jim Carrey

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION? Scott Galloway vs. Jim Carrey — two brilliant communicators with totally different outlooks on life. Galloway says success comes from mastering the system. Carrey says peace comes from letting go of it. One preaches control, the other surrender. Maybe the truth is somewhere in between: work hard, but don’t mistake the work for who you are.#ScottGalloway #JimCarrey #Philosophy #Mindset #Motivation #LifeLessons #Inspiration #Success #Spirituality #Discipline #Freedom #SelfAwareness #Purpose
07/23/2025

Tom Bentey Media- "Beggarman" Interview

Check out "Beggarman" on Prime Video on Sept. 05, 2025. Loved this film and great to talk film, creativity, and the business with these guys. #supportindiefilm #indiefilm #creativity
06/18/2025

BRIAN WILSON'S IMPACT ON OUR LIVES

With the recent passing of Brian Wilson, I want to reflect on the profound impact he had on my life and the indelible mark he left on American culture and music. His artistry shaped generations. What’s your favorite Brian Wilson or Beach Boys song, and what memory does it bring back for you? 🎧 Listen to the full episode on all platforms: www.TomBenteyMediaPodcast.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/tombenteymedia/ #BrianWilson #TheBeachBoys #AmericanMusic #SummerVibes #TomBenteyMediaPodcast

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I have a passion for the arts, health and wellness, sports, entrepreneurship, culture, education and self improvement. As an established filmmaker, business owner, college professor; and avid surfer, snowboarder and biker; I strive to learn, grow and improve in all aspects of life. I hope to share my passions with you and together we can progress and attain fulfillment.

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Thomas Bentey
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

61
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Tom Bentey Media Podcast

🎤 K-PREZ LIVE INTERVIEW | From Neptune, NJ to “So Jersey” | Tom Bentey Media Podcast

MAGIC AND CREATIVITY