Spark The Genius

Spark The Genius
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I'm Spark The Genius. I’ve built billion dollar brands as a copywriter, written screenplays, acted in commercials, run for office, won stand-up comedy contests. I interview interesting people to spark the genius within you. See my social links in the bio at http://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius (and please click there before shopping on Amazon)

  1. Director Jon Nix on his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself about Justin Pearson and the San Diego Punk Scene

    08/29/2024

    Director Jon Nix on his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself about Justin Pearson and the San Diego Punk Scene

    Recorded Aug 29, 2024. Spark The Genius interviews Director Jon Nix about his documentary Don't Fall In Love With Yourself about Justin Pearson and the San Diego Punk Scene. Please support my show by clicking Follow at https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius You can follow all my social media at the links at https://linktree.com/sparkthegenius The show notes below are made with the AI at Riverside recording software which I use to record my interviews and even to make show notes for interviews I did over Zoom, like this one. My affiliate link to Riverside is https://go.sparkthegenius.com/riverside-fm AI Show Notes: Summary The conversation is about the director's interest in the San Diego music scene and his documentary about it. They discuss the director's background in music and filmmaking, the process of making the documentary, the importance of practical actions in politics and social justice, and the impact of the documentary. The director also mentions his inspiration from Les Blank's anthropological approach to filmmaking. takeaways The director's interest in the San Diego music scene and his connection to the bands and stories from that scene. The process of making the documentary and the challenges of working with archival footage. The importance of practical actions in politics and social justice, focusing on personal choices and community involvement. The impact of the documentary in preserving and highlighting a lesser-known music scene. The director's inspiration from Les Blank's anthropological approach to filmmaking. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:02 Interest in the San Diego Music Scene 03:18 Challenges of Making a Documentary 08:52 Practical Actions in Politics and Social Justice 11:15 Preserving a Lesser-Known Music Scene 12:41 Inspiration from Les Blank's Filmmaking Approach

    13 min
  2. How to prompt happiness, with Nimrod Vromen

    06/21/2024

    How to prompt happiness, with Nimrod Vromen

    Buy Nimrod Vromen's book Prompting Happiness here. He returns for a second episode to talk more about the book he wrote with AI on how to be happy. (Recorded June 21, 2024) An Australian-Israeli thought leader and comedian, and a lawyer by profession, he hosts the podcast Startup Confidential. He was recruited back into the Israeli army following the October 7 attack, and used AI to write a book to lift his spirits with missiles exploding above. Get the long AI-generated show notes and subscribe to the show blog at: sparkthegenius.substack.com medium.com/@sparkthegenius sparkthegenius.com Get my social links and please click Follow at my Amazon Influencer Page. Here are the short AI-generated show notes: SUMMARY: In this conversation, Spark The Genius and Nimrod Vromen discuss various topics including book publishing, starting new ventures, ear cleaning, and salsa dancing. They also touch on the challenges of dating and finding a partner. Nimrod shares his insights on the salsa dancing scene and how it can be a great way to meet people and build relationships. They also discuss the increase in smoking during times of stress and the importance of quitting for better health. The conversation covers various topics, including personal experiences, the situation in Gaza, the potential for war, background acting, and turning negative situations into positive ones. The conversation explores the concept of simulated realities and the potential existence of a higher power controlling our world. It delves into the idea that our reality could be a basic version of a simulation game, and suggests that periods of peace in our world may occur when the player controlling the simulation takes a break. The conversation also references the book 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and its exploration of the meaning of life. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the impact of AI on various aspects of life, including comedy and privacy. TAKEAWAYS: Book publishing and starting new ventures can be exciting and fulfilling Salsa dancing can be a great way to meet people and build relationships Smoking rates can increase during times of stress, but it's important to quit for better health Sometimes we have the urge to do things that we know are bad for us, like smoking or scratching an itch, but it's important to resist those urges. The situation in Gaza is dire, with a shortage of basic necessities like cigarettes and high tensions between Israel and Hamas. There is a possibility of a full-scale war in the region, which could have devastating consequences. Background acting can be a fun and lucrative job, and it allows for interesting interactions and experiences. Turning negative situations into positive ones is a powerful mindset that can lead to personal growth and success. Analyzing past mistakes and learning from them is more productive than dwelling on regrets. The concept of living in a simulated reality is an intriguing topic that raises questions about the nature of our existence. Our reality could be a basic version of a simulation game controlled by a higher power. Periods of peace in our world may occur when the player controlling the simulation takes a break. The book 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' explores the meaning of life and the concept of finding the ultimate question. AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of life, including comedy and privacy. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 02:21 The Joys and Benefits of Salsa Dancing 08:10 The Challenges of Dating and Finding a Partner 16:31 The Impact of Stress on Smoking Habits 26:04 The Potential for a Full-Scale War 30:38 The Adventures of Background Acting 33:58 Turning Negatives into Positives 39:16 Learning from Past Mistakes 46:03 Living in a Simulated Reality 54:17 The Meaning of Life: The Ultimate Question 57:07 Enduring Changes for True Purpose 58:55 The Impact of AI on Comedy and Privacy

    1h 18m
  3. How to use AI to write a book, with Nimrod Vromen

    03/07/2024

    How to use AI to write a book, with Nimrod Vromen

    I learn from Nimrod Vromen about how to use AI to write a book, and how to use a creative activity to help cope with a bad situation like war. (Recorded March 7, 2024)An Australian-Israeli thought leader and comedian, and a lawyer by profession, he hosts the podcast Startup Confidential. He was recruited back into the Israeli army following the October 7 attack, and managed to use AI to write a book to lift his spirits with missiles exploding above.Thanks to Your Book Team for arranging the interview. 👇 HOW TO FOLLOW & SUPPORT ME, AND GET DEALS & FREE MONEY 👇 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click there before every time you Amazon shop, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Canadians get $35 for signing up here for the free Neo cash back credit card and free high interest money account. Follow my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ then follow my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click follow at my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Amazon Prime. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free online speed dating⁠

    54 min
  4. Israeli comedians Deb Kaye, Benji Lovitt, Dana Perry Segal

    12/06/2023

    Israeli comedians Deb Kaye, Benji Lovitt, Dana Perry Segal

    Listen to me interview Israeli comedians Deborah Kaye, Benji Lovitt and Dana Perry Segal, then see them live in Toronto on Sunday, Nov 26, 2023 at their Stand Up For Israel comedy show fundraiser at La Briut. Buy tickets: ⁠https://www.tickettailor.com/events/benjilovitt/1062383⁠ Click Going: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/events/1322001802014745 I interviewed them on Nov 23, 2023, just before they closed the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver's Chutzpah! Festival & The Norman Rothstein Theatre, with host Kyle Berger. Follow their Facebook Pages at: Deb Kaye ComedyBenji Lovitt Comedian Dana Perry Segal Stand-up דנה פרי סגל סטנד-אפ 👇 HOW TO FOLLOW & SUPPORT ME, AND GET DEALS & FREE MONEY 👇 My show is brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠ Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠ Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit card and free high interest money account at that special link. Follow my ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ then follow my ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. Click follow at my ⁠⁠Amazon page⁠⁠. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my ⁠⁠Amazon Merch⁠⁠. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: ⁠⁠Free trial⁠⁠ of Amazon Prime. ⁠⁠Free online speed dating

    14 min
  5. imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival exec director Naomi Johnson

    09/24/2023

    imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival exec director Naomi Johnson

    Interview with imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival executive director Naomi Johnson at their press launch (Sep 15, 2023) during #TIFF23 • PR by Ally LaMere-Shedden of Route 504 PR Brought to you by:https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius Please click there before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free!https://neo.cc/refer/G4K6B5Z9 Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit card and free high interest money account at that special link. Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my Amazon Merch. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: Free trial of Amazon Prime. Free online speed dating

    7 min
  6. #tiff23 | Interview with DIWAL'OWEEN filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar

    09/24/2023

    #tiff23 | Interview with DIWAL'OWEEN filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar

    Interview with DIWAL'OWEEN filmmaker Shilpa Mankikar at Toronto International Film Festival (Sep 11, 2023) • Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my Amazon Merch. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: Free trial of Amazon Prime. Free online speed dating

    30 min
  7. Director Saffron Cassaday on her documentary Designer Shit about her Fecal Microbiota Transplant

    09/24/2023

    Director Saffron Cassaday on her documentary Designer Shit about her Fecal Microbiota Transplant

    I interview Toronto Director Saffron Cassaday about her documentary Designer Shit. In the doc, Saffron is at her wit’s end after suffering from ulcerative colitis for nearly a decade. She decides to try a promising new treatment known as a Fecal Microbiata Transplant - the act of taking stool from a healthy donor and implanting it into the gut of a sick patient. (The interview was filmed Sep 14, 2023.) • Brought to you by: ⁠My Amazon Influencer Page: Every time you shop on Amazon, support me for free by simply clicking here first: https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠ Neo Financial: Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit card and free high interest money account at my special link: https://neo.cc/refer/G4K6B5Z9⁠⁠ Other ways to support the show: Follow my ⁠Instagram⁠. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok ⁠here⁠ then follow my ⁠TikTok⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠YouTube⁠. Click follow at my ⁠Amazon page⁠. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my ⁠Amazon Merch⁠. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: ⁠Free trial⁠ of Amazon Prime. ⁠Free online speed dating

    17 min
  8. #tiff23 | An Endless Sunday movie | Director Alain Parroni

    09/23/2023

    #tiff23 | An Endless Sunday movie | Director Alain Parroni

    I interviewed Italian Director Alain Parroni about his movie An Endless Sunday movie, which premiered at #tiff23. He had an interpreter beside him, out of frame. (Filmed Sep 11, 2023, in the restaurant at InterContinental Hotel in Toronto) • Follow my Instagram. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok here then follow my TikTok. Subscribe to my YouTube. Click follow at my Amazon page. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my Amazon Merch. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: Free trial of Amazon Prime. Free online speed dating

    12 min
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I'm Spark The Genius. I’ve built billion dollar brands as a copywriter, written screenplays, acted in commercials, run for office, won stand-up comedy contests. I interview interesting people to spark the genius within you. See my social links in the bio at http://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius (and please click there before shopping on Amazon)

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  • Creator
    Spark The Genius
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Spark The Genius
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