The Wrong Advice Podcast

John Picciuto
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Welcome to The Wrong Advice Podcast, a podcast where we take a deep dive into the lives of successful individuals and explore what it takes to achieve success and overcome adversity. Each week, our host John Picciuto will sit down with a new guest and delve into their life story. We'll hear about their struggles and triumphs, their defining moments, and their biggest challenges. We'll learn about the people who have influenced them, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Through these candid and intimate conversations, we'll uncover the secrets to discovering one's true potential.

  1. FEB 2

    Episode 159: Romy Rainer

    Romy Rainer is an Austrian-born photographer based in New York whose work is grounded in presence and connection. Shaped by a background as a competitive athlete, her portraits are created with intuition and a quiet confidence that encourages openness. She spent five years as First Assistant to renowned photographer Mark Seliger, contributing to many of his most iconic productions, including three years at the Vanity Fair Oscar Studio, and is now shaping her own voice as a portrait photographer, developing a body of work rooted in longevity, authorship, and emotional depth. https://www.romyrainer.com https://www.instagram.com/romy_rainer/ https://soundcloud.com/romy-kirchauer

    1h 4m

  2. 11/10/2025

    Episode 158: Andrew VanWickler #2

    Andrew is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience in visual storytelling, photography, and design. Before joining Adobe as a Senior Solutions Consultant, he led Visual Content for ABC News for 16 years and contributed to creative strategy across Disney and ESPN. https://www.avwpictures.com/shop/p/finding-focus-photo-book https://www.instagram.com/avwpictures/

    1 hr

  3. 09/15/2025

    Episode 157: Mark Mann

    Mark Mann, a Scottish-born, NYC-based photographer who has captured everyone from presidents to rock stars. A self-described "wee lad from Glasgow" who accidentally fell in love with photography, Mark has a knack for getting up close and personal—literally. He's known for his tight, intimate portraits that make you feel like you're right there with the subject. His friends may describe him as a bit of a dick... Instagram Facebook

    1h 16m

  4. 09/08/2025

    Episode 156: Ludivine Combe

    Customer Care Extraordinaire l Camera Therapist l Sad and Beautiful Ludivine is a French photographer, darkroom printer and repair technician who relocated to the United States two years ago. She currently lives in New York City where she documents beauty in the ordinary with her blue Leica M7. www.ludiinnyc.com

    58 min

  5. 08/25/2025

    Episode 155: Rob Tirrell

    Rob Tirrell is a New York–based retail and gallery professional with a background in photography, luxury brand management and creative operations. He specializes in building communities, curating experiences and leading high-performing teams. https://www.robtirrell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/robtirrell

    1h 5m

  6. 08/19/2025

    Episode 154: Ruben Demosthene

    Ruben Demosthene is a former professional football player turned model, influencer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Having lived through both the highs of success and the challenges of adversity, Ruben has come to value one pursuit above all else—happiness. His journey has taught him that you can’t truly appreciate the sun without the rain, and with time and experience has come wisdom. Today, Ruben strives to be a source of motivation for the unmotivated, a voice for the unheard, and a pioneer for those who share his background—helping them uncover their own purpose in life. His story is a reminder that the world is yours to claim. Tik tok: @official_bigruu Couples page: @maddy.ruuworld

    1h 3m

  7. 08/12/2025

    Episode 153: Katherine Harrington

    Katherine Harrington is a 23 year old multihyphenate artist and actor in NYC. She has shot with ABC studios, Netflix, Audible, Macy’s, Google, Apple, Snapchat, Seventeen, Cosmo, Número Netherlands, Farm Rio, Nordstrom, NOWNESS Asia, Brew watches, Letti New York, YANBAL, Kodak Black, Thalia, Remy Ma, WOM Cellular, Vita Corota, Walmart, GIANT ARTISTS, The Coily Collective, and Condé Nast Traveller Harrington has performed for the Royal Court in London, Dixon Place NYC, The Actors Studio NYC, Latin X Playwrights circle NYC, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and is a member of the Summer Training Ensemble in association with the Lin Manuel Miranda Fellowship. Upcoming work includes Kevin V. Doan’s short The Killing Ground and Sunday boys by Rob Minardi. Harrington is a graduate of the William Esper studio and BADA at Oxford University. She is repped by CLA partners and Buchwald talent. Katherine is super proud to be Dominican. ORGULLO LATINA HOY Y SIEMPRE https://www.instagram.com/katarington/?hl=en https://www.imdb.me/KatherineHarrington

    1h 3m

  8. 07/28/2025

    Episode 152: Mathieu Bitton

    Paris-born artist Mathieu Bitton is a prolific photographer, designer, art director, and producer. He has photographed some of the world’s most celebrated artists, including Quincy Jones, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Chappelle, Lady Gaga, Mel Brooks, Sidney Poitier, Jay-Z, Bruce Springsteen,Penelope Cruz, Snoop Dogg, Aretha Franklin, Jerry Seinfeld, Harry Belafonte, Jim Carrey, John Mayer,Morgan Freeman, David Letterman and Chris Rock. He has also designed and art directed an extensive catalog of albums, posters, books, and promotional materials for an illustrious range of films, musicians,and entertainers.When not creating commissioned works, Mathieu finds inspiration shooting candid portraits, stolen moments, and spontaneous street scenes. A common thread, whatever the medium, is capturing the truth of a subject and a moment. Among Mathieu’s numerous achievements are severalGrammy® nominations—including three wins—being awarded the medal of Knight in the Order of Arts and Letters, bestowed by the French Government, and receiving the Seal of the President of the United States from the White House forParis Bluesin 2024.Mathieu’s successful exhibitions have includedTravelogue(Los Angeles, 2013),Ascension(Vienna, 2015 and Sofia, 2016),Darker Than Blue(Los Angeles, 2016; Boston, Miami, 2017; Frankfurt, Wetzlar, 2018), and most recentlyParis Blues (Los Angeles, New York, 2024), the inspiration and companion to this book. Mathieu has been honored to serve as an ambassador for Leica Cameras and he has partnered with and participated in several of their ad campaigns and events. Website: mathieubittonphoto.com @candytman on IG and Twitter  Prints at Bittonphoto.com

    1h 4m
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Welcome to The Wrong Advice Podcast, a podcast where we take a deep dive into the lives of successful individuals and explore what it takes to achieve success and overcome adversity. Each week, our host John Picciuto will sit down with a new guest and delve into their life story. We'll hear about their struggles and triumphs, their defining moments, and their biggest challenges. We'll learn about the people who have influenced them, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Through these candid and intimate conversations, we'll uncover the secrets to discovering one's true potential.

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  • Creator
    John Picciuto
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John Picciuto
  • Show Website
    The Wrong Advice Podcast