13 episodes

Raw. Candid. Wickedly Genuine. Hey, I'm Mark Laird, and here's a truth bomb for you. Curiosity didn't kill the cat, it just made him a hell of a lot smarter. Join me as I seek to satisfy my curiosity and yours through honest conversations with outsiders, influencers, entrepreneurs and various experts that are pursuing passions or seeking societal solutions in the wake of impeding obstacles. My advice; strap up, plug in, and get ready for an unconventional ride.

No Red Tape Mark Laird

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Raw. Candid. Wickedly Genuine. Hey, I'm Mark Laird, and here's a truth bomb for you. Curiosity didn't kill the cat, it just made him a hell of a lot smarter. Join me as I seek to satisfy my curiosity and yours through honest conversations with outsiders, influencers, entrepreneurs and various experts that are pursuing passions or seeking societal solutions in the wake of impeding obstacles. My advice; strap up, plug in, and get ready for an unconventional ride.

    #13 Jacob Sizemore

    #13 Jacob Sizemore

    Mark sits down with gifted cinematographer, Jacob Sizemore. Helming such films as "The Fallen", "The Porcelains" and "Worms", Sizemore is fresh off his most recent project, "Ground Sero" which continues to garner acclaim as it currently makes its festival rounds.
    Check out Jacob Sizemore via Instagram: @jacob40sizemore
     

    • 1 hr 53 min
    #12 Brett Maline

    #12 Brett Maline

    Mark sits down with screenwriter, entertainer and comedic phenom, Brett Maline. The two longtime friends discuss Brett's background, grit against personal and external adversity, and the reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Gear up! It's a crash course in perseverance. 
    Follow Brett: @breezy__f__baby, @genuine_jerks
     

    • 1 hr 6 min
    #11 Eleni Rivera

    #11 Eleni Rivera

    Mark sits down with film director, screenwriter and friend, Eleni Rivera. The two discuss her background, the difficulties of coming up in the film industry, her recent projects and the trials of being a female in the male dominated career of film directing. 
    Be sure to check out Eleni's recent Sci-Fi film, THE GAZER, on the DUST streaming app. 
    You can stay up to date with Eleni on Instagram: @elenirivera

    • 1 hr 25 min
    #10 Claire Leahy

    #10 Claire Leahy

    In this episode Mark sits down for a brief conversation with longtime friend, actress and photographer, Claire Leahy. The two discuss her background, coming up in the photography scene and the sometime struggle she feels commanding authority as a woman on set. A talented artist, Claire has made a name for herself through her work photographing prominent actors as well as branded campaigns. 
    Catch Claire on instagram: @claireleahy
    Mark's Instagram: @markstevenlaird 

    • 36 min
    #9 Alexandra Fratella

    #9 Alexandra Fratella

    Alexandra Fratella is a multifaceted artist based in Los Angeles. A friend, actress and model, she's no stranger to the grind of pursuing a career in entertainment. Mark and her discuss her background, and how she found yoga as a means to mitigate stress and anxiety in life. As a yoga instructor herself, Alex uses the practice as a tool to teach others to break down ego, live healthier, and eliminate negative mentality. 
    Stay up to date with Alexandra on IMDB and Instagram: @alexandrafratella
     

    • 1 hr
    #8 Daniel Floren & Bradley Gosnell

    #8 Daniel Floren & Bradley Gosnell

    Mark sits down with longtime friends, actor/writers Daniel Floren and Bradley Gosnell to discuss the epic saga of their film Gun and a Hotel Bible. The three chronicle the the inception of the story stemming from a Beatles' song, through its evolution to staged reading, to play, to award winning film, to finally finding a home on Amazon. It's a story  filled with obstacles and defying norms, especially when considering the two had little to no experience in writing and producing a feature film.  
    Now streaming on Amazon and Itunes, be sure to check out Gun and a Hotel Bible. 
    Stay up to date with the film as well as Bradley and Daniel on Instagram and IMDB. 

    • 2 hr 15 min

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