Patsy Cline was a superstar country music singer back in the late 1950s and early 1960s and successfully made the crossover pop music.  (Kind of like an earlier version of Taylor Swift?)  Her life ended prematurely in 1963 when she died in a plane crash at only 30 years of age.  The musical play – Always, Patsy Cline – is not only filled with some of her most beloved music, it also lets you get to see who Patsy was as a person and all that she went through.  We start off this podcast episode with a short a capella musical teaser by Cori Cable Kidder who plays Patsy in this production and then a discussion with Cori and the other lead actress, Ann Myers, about the show and the unique aspects of performing it in this theater.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• The friendship that developed between Patsy and Louise and why it was something special.
• What Cori and Ann learned from playing their roles as Patsy and Louise.
• How this rendition of Always, Patsy Cline gets the audience more involved in the performance than other renditions do.
• The show itself – you’ll get a great overall feel for what you’ll see to help you decide about going to see it.
• Why Cori and Ann are perfect for this show and how they each bring something amazing to every performance.
• What the remaining shows are in this year’s season at the Glendale Centre Theatre.

Glendale Centre Theatre website

Box office:  (818) 244-8481

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Meher is a professional photographer who is  also an accomplished videography.  This is part 2 of my podcast interview with him and in this episode we focus mainly on video.  Anyone who wants to take better video, amateur or professional, will get something of value from what Meher shares.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• What are the similarities and differences between taking still photos and shooting video.
• What software and equipment recommendations does Meher have.
• What are the key things to pay attention to in order to get a good quality video.
• Some of the techniques and methods used in movies and commercials to produce better videos.
• The importance of editing.
• The 3 things you need to do if you want better photos and/or videos.

Reel Light Pictures website

Meher’s email:  Meher@ReelLightPictures.com

Equipment mentioned:

DJI’s Osmo Mobile 2 – gimbel (stabilizer for taking video on smartphone)
Rode microphone for smartphones (VideoMic Me Directional microphone is one of these)

Sources of royalty-free music for videos mentioned:

Benztown
Epidemic Sound
Artlist

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Meher is a professional photographer who is  enthusiastic and very, very knowledgeable about photography.  He shared a wealth of information about both still photography and video but since those really are 2 different topics we decided to split the interview into 2 separate podcast episodes.  This episode is the one with all the info and advice about still photography.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• What some of the key parts of a camera are and how they basically mimic the functions of parts of the eye.
• Why smartphone cameras are good but don’t quite give you the same quality photos as a Canon or Nikon.
• What the most common mistakes are that smartphone photographers make and easy ways to correct them.
• The current transition going on in the camera industry, what the future holds and what you should do if you’re wanting to buy a camera.

Reel Light Pictures website

Meher’s email:  Meher@ReelLightPictures.com

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The topic of legal marijuana has been a heated one for years.  Both sides make emotional cases but what is really needed is factual information, without the emotions mixed in.  In this episode Cathy is going to try to provide that for you so you can understand this much better than you ever have before.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• How a presentation by the California Director of the Public Health Department inspired Cathy to get involved.
• What’s different about today’s marijuana and why it can’t be compared to the pot of the 60s and 70s.
• What the marijuana industry is like in reality as compared to how it was presented prior to the vote on the recent law.
• How the law gives the cities the right to choose whether or not to allow pot stores within their city.
• What should occur before having pot stores in Glendale.
• How to get involved if you want to.

Resources discussed in this podcast:

“Marijuana and Tobacco Use” – informational brochure from the CA Dept of Public Health
“Marijuana and the Young Brain” – informational flyer from the CLEAR Alliance
“Marijuana:  Facts Parents Need to Know” – informational booklet/PDF from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Drug Abuse
Foundation for a Drug-Free World website

Cathy Morfopoulos email:  CathyMorf1@gmail.com

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Habitat for Humanity has been helping underprivileged but deserving people become homeowners for years, but how much do you really know about what they do?  The Executive Director for the San Gabriel Valley’s Habitat for Humanity, Mark Van Lue, shares some great information about what Habitat for Humanity does, how it does it and why.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• How Mark’s father built their home and how he was first exposed to the concept of people coming together to build a home for someone else in his own family.
• Habitat’s programs vs other programs which are strictly charity.
• The challenge of affordable housing in the L.A. area and ways Habitat finds to overcome them.
• What type of people qualify for help from Habitat for Humanity’s programs.
• How Habitat for Humanity has become involved in helping with post-natural disaster housing.
• Ways to contribute time, money or even items that can be sold, to help with Habitat for Humanity’s overall mission.

For information discussed in this podcast:

Habitat for Humanity’s website
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity phone number:  626-387-6899

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Vartuhi and Gohar are 2 sisters who always wanted to work together.  One loves yoga.  The other taught various forms of more intense fitness training.  They found a very clever way to combine their different passions into a workout that works!   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• How they were able to combine their different interests into Sync Yoga and Cycle.
• All the programs they offer and the benefits of each.
• How infrared panels enhance the workout.
• What you can do to be more consistent in any fitness program.
• How to get 1 week of free classes.

For information discussed in this podcast:

Sync website
Sync general email address

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Dr. Yoshi knew he wanted to help people regain health from an early age and his motivation in becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy is easy to understand when you hear his brother’s story.  A health crisis that no child should have to suffer through.  That cemented Dr. Yoshi’s path.  But the direction he took after graduating and his research into stem cell therapy have their own stories behind them.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• The story of the health crisis Dr. Yoshi’s brother went through and how that lead to a career path as a Dr. of Osteopathy for him.
• Why his practice almost had no choice but to pursue alternative therapies.
• What kind of approach Dr. Yoshi has toward patient care that his patients love.
• What is stem cell therapy, how does it work and why is it getting so much interest.
• What Dr. Yoshi does to amplify the effectiveness of stem cell therapy.

For information discussed in this podcast:

Dr. Yoshi’s office:  (818) 957-6909

Dr. Yoshi’s website
Natural Knee Therapy website

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Dr. Robert Hill’s story is one of challenges, failures, successes and the importance of attitude above everything else.  His life’s mission is to inspire others to greatness and in this interview we discuss where that came from and how he uses it as Dean of Student Services at Glendale Community College.  This is a great story with drops of wisdom speckled throughout.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• How Robert’s mom, the first black educator in Orange County, got results and respect with her no-nonsense but loving approach.
• His unconventional methods which focus on results and people rather than being worried about ‘drawing inside the lines’.
• How he helped one of his students whose mother died and the impact it had on that student’s life.
• What it was like having to wait for a heart transplant.
• Why quitting is the worst thing you can ever do.

For information discussed in this podcast:

Dr. Hill’s mobile number:  480-371-4381

Glendale Community College website

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Anyone who thinks that librarians are boring or that working in a library would awful – can’t be talking about the Glendale libraries or their director, Cindy Cleary.  With 38 years experience in libraries Cindy has seen almost 4 decades of changes. She shares what she’s seen as well as some of her exciting and interesting experiences.  The Glendale Central library’s recent renovation makes it one of the most cutting edge in more ways than you can probably imagine – Cindy will go into that in much more detail.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• The bad-breathed librarian in NY state who ignited Cindy’s love of reading and libraries.
• Cindy’s path through accounting, The Price is Right and the Brand Library to her current position as director.
• Why the Central Library has become popular with teenagers.
• What services, programs, facilities and equipment the Central Library has to offer.
• How YOU can benefit from what the Glendale libraries have to offer.

For information discussed in this podcast:

Library Administration office number:  (818) 548-2030

Central Library address:
222 E. Harvard St.
Glendale, CA  91205

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Dr. Anthony Morovati has worked in many aspects of the health care professions and has determined that a scientific approach, with all types of doctors working together for the patient benefit, is the best direction for any doctor to take.  From years of study and experience treating patients, he’s developed his own unique, non-invasive way to successfully eliminate the cause of pain.  In addition, he helps athletes not only with injuries but also in attaining peak performance.   Today we’ll get to hear about:

• Dr. Morovati’s past experience working at Cedars Sinai and Urgent Care clinics and how that has helped him in his Chiropractic career.
• The different ways pain comes about and the different types of non-invasive treatment needed to address both of them.
• Going beyond the standard Chiropractic methods.  Using cutting-edge technology to get superior results.
• What biomechanics is and why it is key in pain management and sports medicine.
• How his approach with athletes helped a Boston Marathoner beat her best time by 10 minutes and win a bronze medal.
• How he is spearheading a movement to bridge the gaps between the medical profession and Chiropractic.

For information discussed in this podcast:

Dr. Morovati’s website

Morovati office number:  (818) 500-8484

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