The Tie-In

Zena Harris and Mark Rabin
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Behind the scenes, sustainability in action. Entrepreneurs Zena Harris and Mark Rabin talk shop with filmmakers, event producers, and entertainment professionals from around the world in a quest to amplify the voices of people who are innovating, leveraging their influence, connecting ideas, and inspiring crews to make the entertainment we love more sustainable.

  1. 12/23/2025

    S2 E52: Mark and Zena’s Journey Through the Sustainable Entertainment Landscape: Season Two Recap

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark reflect on their second season. Season 2 included nearly 50 interviews! Join Zena and Mark as they look back on what they've done this year and share the lessons they've learned from their guests. Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    31 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    S2 E51: CJ Jerard and Jonah Geschwind: Outside Days, How To Produce A Large-scale Sustainable Event

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with CJ Jerard, Chief Brand Officer at Outside, and Jonah Geschwind, CEO of Green Disco, about planning and production of Outside Days, Denver, Colorado’s 3-day festival that brings family and friends outside to enjoy music, ideas, film, and experiences. Outside Days has aspired to become the most sustainable festival in the country, tune in to get the behind-the-scenes details on how they make it happen. Learn more about Outside Days, Jonah, and CJ: Outside Days WebsiteGreen Disco WebsiteJonah on LinkedInCJ on LinkedIn Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    56 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    S2 E50: Larry Engel: The Unintended Consequences Of Your Film

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark speak with Larry Engel, a Daytime Emmy® award-winning filmmaker and the director of the Film and Media Arts division in the School of Communication at American University.  Larry co-authored the first Code of Best Practices in Sustainable Filmmaking in 2009 and is currently an associate director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, where he directs the Classroom in the Wild experiential program.  With five decades of experience, Larry has stories and wisdom to share from the “ahah moment" that inspired him to approach filmmaking more sustainably, to what it’s like to fly into the eye of a hurricane, and more! Learn more about Larry Engel Instagram: @filmingmadLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/filmingmad Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    58 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    S2 E49: Tony Linan: Build The Electric Story / Isaiah Smith: Theater Kids Are Gonna Figure It Out

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark are changing things up, we have two interviews on this episode. Tony Linan from Texas and Isaiah Smith from Louisiana share their point of view from their distinct regions, communities, and niches in entertainment..  Tony, a former military filmographer, has moved into documenting power sports and has insight on what it would take for electric motorcycles and gear to take off in his community.  Isaiah brings the joy and shares what he’s witnessed in the Louisiana community theater scene and how he stays positive.   Learn more about Tony Linan and Isaiah "Zaya" Smith  Tony’s Instagram:  @roninphotographer42YouTube: @Ronin42ProductionIsaiah’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zaya-show/id1543621205Isaiah’s Instagram: @the_zaya_show  Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here: Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    1h 12m

  5. 11/25/2025

    S2 E48: Melina Laboucan-Massimo: Creating Self-Sufficient Communities With SacredEarth Solar

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Founder and Executive Director of Sacred Earth Solar and co-founder of Indigenous Climate Actions. Melina shares with us her journey into climate activism; why she started an organization dedicated to supporting self-sufficiency and a just renewable energy transition for Indigenous communities; insights from her 2020 series Power to The People; and reflections gathered over her 20 years of experience working on social, environmental, and climate justice issues.   Learn more about Melina Laboucon-Massimo and Sacred Earth Solar WebsiteMelina’s InstagramSacred Earth Solar’s InstagramYoutubeFacebookLinkedIn Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    1h 2m

  6. 11/18/2025

    S2, E47: Samuel Rubin: Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Samuel Rubin, a social impact practitioner and climate activist working at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and environmental advocacy.  Samuel, Zena, and Mark explore the language of change, the inertia of emotion, how to avoid the greenhouse effect of ideas, and why culture shapes action. Learn more about Samuel Rubin Website: https://www.entertainmentculturepavilion.orgInstagram: Entertainment Culture Pavilion, Samuel Rubin Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn *"Culture eats strategy for breakfast" is a quote attributed to Peter Drucker.

    55 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    S2, E46:Adam Rowe and Joe Madziak: If You’re Not Re-Using It Your Losing It

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Adam Rowe (Production Designer) and Joe Madziak (Construction Coordinator) about how they worked together in Canada and the U.S. to reuse sets on Good Sam (2022), Glamourous (2023), and Matlock (2024-current).  Adam and Joe share practical knowledge, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and share the obvious and surprising positives of working with sets across multiple projects. Learn more about Adam Rowe and Joe Madziak: Adam Rowe Instagram Adam Rowe IMDB Joe Madziak IMDB Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    48 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    S2, E45: Aaron Laslo: Stop Buying Carbon Credits

    This week on “The Tie-In,” Zena and Mark talk with Aaron Laslo, founder of Can-Do! Green Technologies, an urban lumberjack and CEO of UrbanJacks. UrbanJacks is a Vancouver, Canada-based startup growing in Vancouver and expanding to Ontario and California markets. UrbanJacks processes secondary solid wood waste and transforms it into recycled, premium lumber.  We talk carbon credits, the circular economy, forging a new path in new industries, collaboration across North America, the courage required to change the system, and more. Learn more about Aaron Laslo and Urban Jacks: Website: https://urbanjacks.caInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/urbanjacksofficial/ Please like & follow “The Tie-In” here: @the_tie_in_pod You can learn more about our hosts, Zena Harris and Mark Rabin & connect with them here:Zena Harris on LinkedInMark Rabin on LinkedIn

    1h 1m
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Behind the scenes, sustainability in action. Entrepreneurs Zena Harris and Mark Rabin talk shop with filmmakers, event producers, and entertainment professionals from around the world in a quest to amplify the voices of people who are innovating, leveraging their influence, connecting ideas, and inspiring crews to make the entertainment we love more sustainable.

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  • Creator
    Zena Harris and Mark Rabin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Zena Harris and Mark Rabin
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    The Tie-In