# center stage (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover center stage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Rubberhead](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/rubberhead) _2026-07-23 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ Filmmaker Nick Taylor joined me on Center Stage to talk about his latest documentary, RUBBERHEAD: THE LIFE AND MONSTERS OF STEVE JOHNSON. The film makes its’ Fantasia world premiere on July 23. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366858654-mark_gordon-rubberhead.mp3) ## [The Intuitive Arts: A Guide to Psychic & Mediumship Development, Author: "Barbara Quinton"](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/The-Intuitive-Arts-A-Guide-to-Psychic--Mediumship-Development--Author-Barbara-Quinton-e3lol20) _2026-07-08 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ 🎙️ LiveLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) with "International Cultural Broadcaster JonVA, FRSA"... What if your greatest source of wisdom has been within you all along? In this inspiring episode of LiveLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD), host Jonva Ven sits down with internationally trained Psychic Medium, Reiki Practitioner, author, speaker, and facilitator Barbara Quinton for a thought- provoking conversation… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/122491392/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F351607dd-d7bc-4e42-1922-e6fffe8f0125.mp3) ## [Where Groove Meets Craft: Miyuki Tani,Composer, Producer, Spatial Audio Engineer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/Where-Groove-Meets-Craft-Miyuki-Tani-Composer--Producer--Spatial-Audio-Engineer-e3i97nb) _2026-04-22 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ Where Groove Meets Craft: Miyuki Tani Featured on LIVELIFEBHAPPY24/7 (UN-PLUGD) Japan-born, U.S.-based composer, arranger, sound designer, and spatial audio specialist Miyuki Tani is set to be featured on LIVELIFEBHAPPY24/7 (UN-PLUGD): The Heart of Global Creativity , an international broadcast platform highlighting innovative voices in music and culture. With over 17 years of experience as a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/118840491/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-22%2F145d0e27-3da0-bbde-15e7-b4c55dc3fd30.mp3) ## [Roc Morin on Meduza and the Collision of War and Storytelling](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/roc_morin_meduza) _2026-03-04 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ On this episode of Center Stage with Mark Gordon, filmmaker and journalist Roc Morin talks about Meduza, a powerful project that explores war, identity, and the strange overlap between performance and reality. Mark Gordon and Roc Morin discuss the origins of the film, the emotional and creative challenges behind it, and what drew Morin to this story in the first place. The result is a compelling… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2277156842-mark_gordon-roc_morin_meduza.mp3) ## [The Power of Words: Fashion with Purpose: Kimberly Wilkerson — Founder & CEO, Token Clothing Company](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/The-Power-of-Words-Fashion-with-Purpose-Kimberly-Wilkerson--Founder--CEO--Token-Clothing-Company-e3c389e) _2025-12-09 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ ✨ New Episode Drop! What if the words you wear could change how you feel about yourself ? In this inspiring episode of LiveLifeBHappy/24/7 (UN-PLUGHD) , host Jonva Ven sits down with Kimberly Wilkerson , founder of Token Clothing Company™ , to explore how fashion can empower, heal, and ignite confidence from the inside out. From Miss Wyoming to speech-language pathologist to fashion entrepreneur ,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/112353006/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-13%2F98967b16-bc60-ce49-a94d-8a91b14806a0.mp3) ## [Ai Weiwei’s Turandot: Art, Activism, and the Power of Opera](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/christine-la-monte-ai-weiwei-turandot) _2025-10-24 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ On this episode of Center Stage with Mark Gordon, filmmaker Christine La Monte discusses her new documentary Ai Weiwei’s Turandot, which follows artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he makes his operatic directorial debut at the Rome Opera House. Known for his fearless art and political engagement, Ai Weiwei reimagines Puccini’s classic opera Turandot as a reflection of today’s world, where freedom,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2198161555-mark_gordon-christine-la-monte-ai-weiwei-turandot.mp3) ## [🎙️ Yvonne Russo – Viva Verdi! The Power of Music, Mentorship, and Legacy](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/viva-verdi) _2025-10-09 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ Filmmaker Yvonne Russo joins Center Stage with Mark Gordon to discuss Viva Verdi!, a powerful documentary that celebrates composer Giuseppe Verdi’s home for aging musicians and the enduring power of music, mentorship, and creativity. 🎬 Viva Verdi! is currently screening across the U.S., including Laemmle Theatres, Lincoln Center, and Sarasota Opera House. 🎧 Hosted by Mark Gordon 🎙️ Produced by… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2185607838-mark_gordon-viva-verdi.mp3) ## [EVERYONE IS UNIQUE..NOBODY CAN TELL YOUR STORY... NINA KRISTOFFERSON...](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/EVERYONE-IS-UNIQUE--NOBODY-CAN-TELL-YOUR-STORY----NINA-KRISTOFFERSON-e392rs4) _2025-10-07 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ Hello everyone, and welcome back to another inspiring episode of LiveLifeBHappy24/7 from beautiful "London, UK", I’m your host Jonva, and today we are truly honored to sit down with a phenomenal guest — someone whose life and career are a testament to passion, creativity, and resilience. She is an International Multi-Award Winning Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, Director, and Teacher . Her… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/109194564/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-5%2F2e166331-0903-5a40-3dde-35335b48ad5a.mp3) ## [Nvidia's AI Juggernaut Rolls On, Microsoft Unveils New AI Models, and AI's Dark Side: Jobs Lost and Data Shared!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/nvidias-ai-juggernaut-rolls-on-microsoft) _2025-08-29 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [From Washington to Wall Street to Mars: How AI Is Reshaping Power](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/from-washington-to-wall-street-to) _2025-08-18 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IjYPsn1KCEtS) _2025-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Michael Pierro on the Dark Roads of Self Driver](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/michael-pierro-self-driver) _2025-08-14 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ "One ride changes everything…" Filmmaker Michael Pierro joins Center Stage to talk about Self Driver, a dark thriller where a cab driver’s morals are tested in the dead of night. Self Driver is currently available for streaming https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/self-driver Share your thoughts in the comments: Would you trust a self-driving car with your life? [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2152101198-mark_gordon-michael-pierro-self-driver.mp3) ## [Lisa D’Apolito: Bringing Shari & Lamb Chop Back to Center Stage](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/shari-lambchop) _2025-08-08 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ Filmmaker Lisa D’Apolito joins Mark Gordon Center Stage to discuss her new documentary Shari & Lamb Chop, exploring the life, career, and lasting legacy of beloved ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her iconic sock puppet sidekick. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2150275461-mark_gordon-shari-lambchop.mp3) ## [Germany Cracks Down on AI Abuse, Reddit Fights Back, and Anthropic's AI Nightmare!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/germany-cracks-down-on-ai-abuse-reddit) _2025-06-30 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Nvidia's AI Momentum Takes Center Stage, Meta Poaches OpenAI Talent, and Can AI Chatbots Handle the Truth?](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/nvidias-ai-momentum-takes-center) _2025-06-27 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Meta Wins Copyright Case, Nvidia Bets Big on Robotics, and Ring Brings AI to Your Doorstep!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/meta-wins-copyright-case-nvidia-bets) _2025-06-26 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [AI Medical Scribes Soar to $5.3B, Google's Robotics Breakthrough, and Walmart's AI Revolution!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/ai-medical-scribes-soar-to-53b-googles) _2025-06-25 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Meta's Attempt to Acquire Runway, OpenAI's Initial Work on AI Device, Databricks and Perplexity Co-Founder Pledge $100M for AI Researchers](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/metas-attempt-to-acquire-runway-openais) _2025-06-24 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Meta's Attempt to Acquire Perplexity AI, OpenAI / Jony Ive Court Order, Thinking Machines Lab Raises?! Elon Musk's Robotaxi Revolution!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/metas-attempt-to-acquire-perplexity) _2025-06-23 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Meta's $32 Billion Gaffe, Nvidia's AI Empire, and the Dark Side of AI Progress](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/metas-32-billion-gaffe-nvidias-ai) _2025-06-20 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Midjourney's Video Revolution, OpenAI's Persona Breakthrough, and Google's Voice Conversations Take Center Stage!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/midjourneys-video-revolution-openais) _2025-06-19 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AJEfKbAxVStk) _2025-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [AWS Challenges Nvidia, Amazon Slashes Jobs, and xAI Raises Billions!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/aws-challenges-nvidia-amazon-slashes) _2025-06-18 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [OpenAI's $200M Defense Deal, Meta's $14B AI Bet, and the Cracks in Big Tech's AI Empire](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/openais-200m-defense-deal-metas-14b) _2025-06-17 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Nvidia Unveils New AI Tech and Robots at Computex, While Microsoft Pushes Agents, GitHub, and Science AI](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/nvidia-unveils-new-ai-tech-and-robots) _2025-05-20 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Grok's AI Meltdown Sparks Tampering Fears, U.S.-UAE AI Ties Deepen with Stargate and Chip Deals](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/groks-ai-meltdown-sparks-tampering) _2025-05-19 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [White House Partners With UAE on AI Campus, Grok Sparks Outrage, Google Upgrades Android, FBI Flags AI Voice Scams](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/white-house-partners-with-uae-on) _2025-05-16 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [GPT-4.1 Hits ChatGPT, DeepMind Tackles STEM, Klarna Shrinks Workforce by 40%, Grok Sparks Controversy, YouTube Deploys AI-Powered Ads](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/gpt-41-hits-chatgpt-deepmind-tackles) _2025-05-15 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Nvidia Sends 18,000 Chips to Saudi Arabia, Google Tests ‘AI Mode’, OpenAI Shakeup Gets SoftBank Support](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/nvidia-sends-18000-chips-to-saudi) _2025-05-14 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Perplexity Eyes $14B Valuation, Google Launches AI Fund, Chegg Cuts 22% of Staff, Reasoning Model Gains May Be Slowing](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/perplexity-eyes-14b-valuation-google) _2025-05-13 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Nvidia Re-Tools H2O Chip for China, Microsoft & OpenAI Renegotiating Partnership, OpenAI’s Enterprise Push Outpaces Rivals](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/nvidia-re-tools-h2o-chip-for-china) _2025-05-12 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Meta Hires Ex-DeepMind Exec for AI Lab, Google Cuts AI Costs with Implicit Caching, Chrome Gets AI Scam Protection!](https://beansandbytes.substack.com/p/meta-hires-ex-deepmind-exec-for-ai) _2025-05-09 · BeansAndBytes · BeansAndBytes_ Welcome! ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/o1YfVIXfkX67) _2025-05-09 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## ["Aliens, Angst & Araki: Inside the World of Nowhere"](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/gregg_araki_nowhere) _2025-03-21 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ In this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with provocative indie filmmaker Gregg Araki to talk about his cult classic Nowhere. Released in 1997 as the final chapter of his so-called “Teen Apocalypse Trilogy,” Nowhere is a bold, kaleidoscopic ride through the chaos of L.A. youth culture—complete with alien abductions, surreal encounters, and razor-sharp social commentary. In our… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2061537424-mark_gordon-gregg_araki_nowhere.mp3) ## [No Wire Hangers, No Regrets: Christina Crawford Reflects on Her Memoir](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/christina_crawford) _2025-03-13 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ In 1978, Christina Crawford shook Hollywood to its core with the publication of Mommie Dearest, a raw and unflinching memoir detailing the abuse she endured at the hands of her adoptive mother, screen legend Joan Crawford. The book became an instant sensation, igniting a firestorm of debate and inspiring a cult-favorite film that would etch the phrase “No wire hangers!” into pop culture history.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2055954480-mark_gordon-christina_crawford.mp3) ## [When the Killer Is Family: A Conversation with Filmmaker John Kastner](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/john-kastner) _2025-01-03 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ In this episode, Mark Gordon talks with acclaimed filmmaker John Kastner about his gripping documentary Life with Murder. The film unpacks the devastating real-life story of the Jenkins family in Chatham, Ontario, whose world was shattered when 18-year-old Jennifer Jenkins was found shot to death in their home. Her brother, Mason, quickly became the prime suspect—and was ultimately convicted of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2001356019-mark_gordon-john-kastner.mp3) ## [Making Hippo: A Twisted Take on the American Family](https://soundcloud.com/mark_gordon/mark-h-rapaport-and-kimball-farley-hippo) _2024-11-25 · mark@stageandscreen.com (Mark Gordon) · Center Stage with Mark Gordon_ On this episode of Center Stage, Mark Gordon sat down with filmmakers Mark H. Rapaport and Kimball Farley to talk about their offbeat and unforgettable new film, Hippo. Quirky, funny, and deeply unsettling, Hippo offers a surreal yet sharply observed portrait of an American family teetering on the edge of dysfunction. In our conversation, Rapaport and Farley pull back the curtain on their creative… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1967068215-mark_gordon-mark-h-rapaport-and-kimball-farley-hippo.mp3) ## [WHEN YOU WALK INTO A ROOM, YOU'RE JUST AS GOOD AS ANYBODY ELSE...SASKHIA MENENDEZ, GLOBAL MULTI-AWARD WINNING INNOVATOR ...ACTIVIST](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/WHEN-YOU-WALK-INTO-A-ROOM--YOURE-JUST-AS-GOOD-AS-ANYBODY-ELSE---SASKHIA-MENENDEZ--GLOBAL-MULTI-AWARD-WINNING-INNOVATOR----ACTIVIST-e2q94l1) _2024-10-29 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ The “Legend” and CHAMPION FOR WOMEN’S MUSIC returns to the international stage for an inspiring interview with friend of the show, Saskhia Menendez ! Saskhia, a Global Multi-Award Winning Innovator, Activist, Podcast Host, and Artist , sits down with JonVA to discuss breaking barriers, championing diversity, and fostering inclusion —all while embracing love and community in the creative world. She… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/93671521/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-29%2F95f26b47-280f-25df-7fb2-bdd82d0f455a.mp3) ## [If You Love Something...Do It....Breathe It... Automatically It Becomes Whatever It's Suppose To Be..~XANDRA](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/If-You-Love-Something---Do-It----Breathe-It----Automatically-It-Becomes-Whatever-Its-Suppose-To-Be--XANDRA-e2q3no0) _2024-10-25 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ The “Legend” returns to the City of Angels —Los Angeles—with 2024 International Grammy Nominee for Best Jazz Vocal, the incomparable XANDRA ! An Artist and Fashion Visionary , Xandra steps boldly into the global arena with her acclaimed album Give It To Me —a vibrant collection of colorful, captivating melodies infused with a touch of nostalgia. Her journey is one of resilience and passion for… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/93494464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-24%2F6c193be8-21ff-5f36-b353-11fb73e74627.mp3) ## [Return of South Philly's Finest 🇮🇹 "OUT OF RESPECT " Author, Denise De Stefano](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/Return-of-South-Phillys-Finest--OUT-OF-RESPECT--Author--Denise-De-Stefano-e2pgg1v) _2024-10-11 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ The Legend JONva returns to the center stage with South Philly’s Finest 🇮🇹 — author Denise De Stefano Angeles! Denise joins the show to share updates on her latest “Out of Respect” Audiobook Project , recorded at Melrose Rose Recording Studio in Los Angeles—home to some of the most iconic Grammy Award–winning projects. She takes us on a journey through the inspirations that fueled this lifelong… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/92863999/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-10%2Fd9bbe2f2-9cb6-438c-02a2-b6cb6e270201.mp3) ## [Don't Worry About Getting Rich & Famous.... Do It Because You Like It...](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/infinitz8/episodes/Dont-Worry-About-Getting-Rich--Famous-----Do-It-Because-You-Like-It-e2ohluf) _2024-09-18 · “Jonva Ven™” Podcast · LiVeLifeBHappy24/7 (Un-PLUGD) "The Heart of Global Creativity"_ The Man of the Hour 💯 returns to the center stage with another inspiring and uplifting conversation—this time with friend of the show, Steven Stanley ! A true legend, Steven is a musician, producer, director, cinematographer, and world-class writer , driven by a vision of success rooted in the joy of living. His journey spans from the concert halls of Rhythm & Blues with The Steven Stanley Band… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22cf5bd0/podcast/play/91854223/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-8-18%2F025101a6-148d-68e5-d657-317f14c6aab0.mp3)