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Travis Clark is hard to pin down. He's done a lot of different things over the course of his professional career. He's been a podcaster, an actor, a director, a producer, a writer, a musician, a comedian and... jeez, just pick a thing already!  But sticking with one thing has never been Travis' strong suit. That's probably how he's gone from slinging hot dogs at the Wiener Factory to producing podcasts for Spotify. And that career path has been just as treacherous as you'd imagine. Travis can currently be heard co-hosting several of the music related podcasts on the UnPops Network and he keeps threatening to do stand up again too but don't hold your breath. (P.S. Travis wrote this and has been talking in the third person the whole time like a total jackass). Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrackRivals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackrivals/ Heart Shaped Pod (Nirvana podcast): https://unpops.com/heart-shaped-pod Three Dollar Pod Y'all (Limp Bizkit podcast): https://unpops.com/three-dollar-pod-yall-limp-bizkit-podcast Pod The Life (Korn podcast): https://unpops.com/podcast/pod-the-life --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Continuing the Tom Clark interviews Tom Clark series, we have commissioner of the Pro Bowlers Association (PBA) Tom Clark. He has been the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour Commissioner since 2011, and with the PBA since 2008. He was the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Vice President of Marketing from 2005-2008. Before working in bowling, he was a sportswriter and assignment editor at USA TODAY. Tom is from Syracuse, NY, has resided in Virginia and North Carolina, and lives near Milwaukee with his wife Kelli and two kids. Daughter Quinn is about to start grad school at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism and son Rory is set to attend and bowl for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Rory carries a 228 average with a 300 game. The PBA, established in 1958, is the highest level of professional bowling in the world, with the best players and events in the sport, awarding millions of dollars in prize money each year and seen regularly on FOX Sports and CBS Sports Network. This June 15-20, the PBA will be live on FS1 with the "King of the Lanes" series. Visit PBA.com for more information. Follow Tom Clark (the one from bowling) on Twitter @ClarkPBA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

I have decided to interview several of the Tom Clarks I've met along the way in my comedy career and we start with tech savvy Tom Clark. This Tom Clark grew up in the Northeast and migrated to Silicon Valley for a career in tech. He embarked on a side project as a brewery owner which lasted for five years and currently resides in San Jose.  Tom and I talk how we met, the art of being Tom Clark and who is the worst Tom Clark in history.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Joining me on the podcast is Brooks Elms. Brooks is a WGA screenwriter, independent filmmaker, and world-class writing coach. He's written 25+ screenplays, a dozen of them on assignment, and sold several scripts, including one this year that Brad Peyton is Executive Producing. Brooks was recently hired to rewrite a screenplay started by an Oscar-winning writer. In his early career, he wrote, directed, produced and self-released 2 indie features. And part of the reason Brooks is on the planet is to coach screenwriters that are fully devoted to reaching their own true greatness. https://twitter.com/BrooksElms BrooksElms.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

LJ Walker is one of the founders of the Facebook group "The MLM Who Must Not Be Named.” It's one if not the only anti-MLM (Multi Level Marketing) groups with all LGBTQ founders. The popular group (13K followers) has done an amazing job of creating a sense of community by welcoming all, anti-MLMers and ex distributors. LJ discusses the inspiration for starting the group, the power of anti-MLM education, and the clear similarities of MLM’s and cults. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph chats with Abby Bural, a nutritional scientist with first hand experience witnessing the unethical business practices of Herbalife after working at two Herbalife stores/gyms, not as a distributor but as a fitness coach and scientist. Abby talks about being physically cornered by her boss at work to join Herbalife and how one Herbalife store would recruit essential healthcare workers with false promises of financial freedom. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

START OF SEASON 3!!! Julie Kidd, comedian, mom, and creator of Funniest Housewives chats with Steph about her new book, “The Funniest Housewives – When Laughter and Inspiration Collide." They discuss Julie's start in comedy in the early 90's and the continued drive she has to help female stand-ups in a heavily male dominated industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Judith Beay talks to Tom about growing up in the foster care system in Milwaukee. Eventually she met Tom's mom, Eileen, who matched her with a family. Judith talks how this stability gave her confidence moving forward as she pursued her degree and her career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph interviews an ex-MLMer, Kevin Reyes. Kevin was recruited by the multi-level marketing company, People Helping People (PHP) at a mall in 2019. Kevin tells us who they're told to target, insight into manipulation tactics by the people at the top of the pyramid, and how they're using the pandemic to sell their MLM to those most vulnerable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Iggy Samaniego is an up and coming comedian based out of El Paso, Texas. I met Iggy in Tucson a few years ago and we bonded over life in Juarez. Iggy talks about his mom escaping a "messed up" situation in Juarez for a better life in El Paso.  Iggy struggled with the gang life in his early teens but eventually found his way out and built a life for himself in El Paso.  He talks about how he got into the gang life and how his mom motivated him to get out of it.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

On this episode Tom talks to Chris and Alison Edwards. They talk how Chris's mom brought them together while in intensive care. Chris talks growing up black in Orange County. They talk being in a mixed race relationship and the issues they face. We also talk dealing with this current racial and political climate.  Alison helps me better understand the Black Lives Matter movement. How they're making us think and how moving forward we need to focus on the people that want change and work with them to achieve that change. Check out the organization Alison works with here: http://ochumanrelations.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

One of the most influential people in my comedy career and life is my brother Tim Clark. He actually first took a comedy class and as I've always done I followed in his footsteps. I guess the only difference is I kept going and he became a successful business man. My brother has traveled the world for his job and in 1998 in Sao Paolo, Brazil he was carjacked at gun point, thrown into the trunk of his car, and forced to withdraw money from various ATMs around the city.  On this episode he tells the whole story of the almost 10 hour ordeal and how he made it out alive.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Our guest is Sam Tallent, a very funny comedian, turned author.  I heard about Sam's book "Running the Light" from several well-respected comedians and being a comedian myself I knew I had to check it out. Sam does an amazing job capturing the ups and downs (and in this book it's mainly the downs) of doing stand up comedy on the road.  I read the book in two days and once I finished I knew I wanted to have Sam on the podcast.  We discuss the book, his writing style, his comedy and the main character Billy Ray Schafer.  This is a great episode for any aspiring author for how to get started and more importantly how to finish that novel we all want to write. To learn more about Sam and to purchase his book go to SamTallent.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Ivan Leon is a creative-art director, dancer, photographer, writer, actor, and entrepreneur. Leon's strong work ethic and charisma is the reason his new company, iiEntertainment is already a hot commodity in the industry. iiEntertainment specializes in visuals, live performance and photography with musicians and fashion brands. Leon talks about how growing up in Harlem influenced his all inclusive art and business. You will fall in love with Leon's free spirit charm! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

John Garrett is a very funny stand up comedian who has made it big as a corporate speaker working all across the country. We talk our beginnings in Milwaukee, life in comedy and his move to performing for companies. We also discuss his new book: "What's Your "And"?  In the book John talks about finding and pursuing your passions beyond just what you do for a living.   The book will be coming out on September 15th. For more information on John and to purchase his book go HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph and I were very lucky to interview the very talented Brian Donovan.  Brian is an accomplished actor, appearing in "Beverly Hills 90210," "In Living Color," and "Gia" with Angelina Jolie,  just to name a few roles. He's also a very talented voice actor with his most popular role being Rock Lee in the anime series Naruto. We got to know him through his heartwarming documentary, now available on Amazon Prime, about his sister, Kelly, who has Down syndrome. The documentary, entitled "Kelly's Hollywood," explores his quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood diva even as it threatens his own dream of getting married. The movie brought us to tears and great joy and you could definitely feel the love Brian had for his sister.  We reached out to Brian and he agreed to talk with us about the documentary, Kelly, his acting career and his work with inner city youth.  Great guest and an even better person...this one will touch your heart. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph and I were very lucky to interview the very talented Brian Donovan.  Brian is an accomplished actor, appearing in "Beverly Hills 90210," "In Living Color," and "Gia" with Angelina Jolie,  just to name a few roles. He's also a very talented voice actor with his most popular role being Rock Lee in the anime series Naruto. We got to know him through his heartwarming documentary, now available on Amazon Prime, about his sister, Kelly, who has Down syndrome. The documentary, entitled "Kelly's Hollywood," explores his quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood diva even as it threatens his own dream of getting married. The movie brought us to tears and great joy and you could definitely feel the love Brian had for his sister.  We reached out to Brian and he agreed to talk with us about the documentary, Kelly, his acting career and his work with inner city youth.  Great guest and an even better person...this one will touch your heart.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

Steph chats with high school friend Dominique Baños. Dominique is a proud Black and Latino attorney and founder of DBLO (Dominique Baños Law Office). We cover a lot!  The importance of education, her experiences of racism, first impressions of law enforcement, Black Lives Matter movement, the justice system, Trump administration, and what it was like (briefly) representing Suge Knight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

In this episode, Steph chats with one of Hawaii’s favorite comedians and producers, Justine Smith. In Hawaii, Justine has opened for Pauly Shore and JP Sears . They chat about the growing Hawaiian comedy scene and the opportunities and support she’s able to give other female comedians through her business, Dirty Girl Comedy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support

In this episode, Ainsley Harrison, a college student and ex Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) distributor for Monat talks about her experience in an MLM and their shady ways of business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/imarescue/support