Episode 211: Allelon Ruggiero

 

Actor and entrepreneur

           ⁠ Allelon Ruggiero's famous role is that of Stephen Meeks in Peter Weir's Dead Poets Society. Allelon sat down with me to talk about his business ventures involving the aerial arts, how he became an actor, and the impactful interactions he had with Robin Williams on the set of Dead Poets Society.

            Please enjoy the 211th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Allelon Ruggiero. Allelon, thank you for sharing parts of your life story with me. It was a gift to talk with you!

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Episode 210: Irene Bedard

 

Actress and producer

           ⁠ Irene Bedard is an actress and producer who is famously known for voicing Pocahontas in the Disney animated film. Irene sat down with me on Memorial Day to share her love and passion for her Native American heritage and her perspective on the indigenous experience in America. 

            Please enjoy the 210th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Irene Bedard. Irene, thank you for talking with me about your passion for indigenous peoples and your desire to make their stories known. 

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Episode 209: Mark Lee

 

Actor

           ⁠ Mark Lee is a talented Australian actor who has performed several television, film, and theatre roles. He is famously known for starring in the Peter Weir 1981 film, Gallipoli, which tells the story of two young Australians (played by Mark Lee and Mel Gibson) who take part in the Gallipoli campaign during WWI. It is a very impactful film, and I have never forgotten the ending scene since seeing it as a teenager. Mark sat down with me to talk about his various acting roles, the tensions in the acting world, and how humans desire meaning. 

            Please enjoy the 209th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Mark Lee. Mark, thank you for our personable and engaging conversation. 

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Episode 208: Ilan Eshkeri

 

Composer

           ⁠ Ilan Eshkeri composed my favorite love theme from a film: "Victoria and Albert" from The Young Victoria. Ever since I first watched the film years ago, I have never forgotten the music. Funny enough, Ilan talked with me more about his perspective on storytelling and meaning than his music. Though, if you enjoy this composer, I think you will understand his music more as you listen to his thoughts on what it means to him to live life and create beauty.

            Please enjoy the 208th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Ilan Eshkeri. Ilan, thank you for sharing a part of your perspective on life and creating music with me and my audience. 

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