No Red Tape

Mark sits down with gifted cinematographer, Jacob Sizemore. Helming such films as "The Fallen", "The Porcelains" and "Worms", Sizemore is fresh off his most recent project, "Ground Sero" which continues to garner acclaim as it currently makes its festival rounds.Check out Jacob Sizemore via Instagram: @jacob40sizemore

Mark sits down with screenwriter, entertainer and comedic phenom, Brett Maline. The two longtime friends discuss Brett's background, grit against personal and external adversity, and the reality of what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Gear up! It's a crash course in perseverance. Follow Brett: @breezy__f__baby, @genuine_jerks

Mark sits down with film director, screenwriter and friend, Eleni Rivera. The two discuss her background, the difficulties of coming up in the film industry, her recent projects and the trials of being a female in the male dominated career of film directing. Be sure to check out Eleni's recent Sci-Fi film, THE GAZER, on the DUST streaming app. You can stay up to date with Eleni on Instagram: @elenirivera

In this episode Mark sits down for a brief conversation with longtime friend, actress and photographer, Claire Leahy. The two discuss her background, coming up in the photography scene and the sometime struggle she feels commanding authority as a woman on set. A talented artist, Claire has made a name for herself through her work photographing prominent actors as well as branded campaigns. Catch Claire on instagram: @claireleahyMark's Instagram: @markstevenlaird

Alexandra Fratella is a multifaceted artist based in Los Angeles. A friend, actress and model, she's no stranger to the grind of pursuing a career in entertainment. Mark and her discuss her background, and how she found yoga as a means to mitigate stress and anxiety in life. As a yoga instructor herself, Alex uses the practice as a tool to teach others to break down ego, live healthier, and eliminate negative mentality. Stay up to date with Alexandra on IMDB and Instagram: @alexandrafratella

Mark sits down with longtime friends, actor/writers Daniel Floren and Bradley Gosnell to discuss the epic saga of their film Gun and a Hotel Bible. The three chronicle the the inception of the story stemming from a Beatles' song, through its evolution to staged reading, to play, to award winning film, to finally finding a home on Amazon. It's a story  filled with obstacles and defying norms, especially when considering the two had little to no experience in writing and producing a feature film.  Now streaming on Amazon and Itunes, be sure to check out Gun and a Hotel Bible. Stay up to date with the film as well as Bradley and Daniel on Instagram and IMDB.

In this episode Mark sits down with longtime friend and actress, Skye Coyne. The two discuss her background, what she wish she knew before starting in Los Angeles, her upcoming film,  and seeing opportunity in the pandemic to establish a flourishing side hustle. Catch Skye in her most recent project Deadly Dating Game on the Lifetime network. Follow Skye on instagram: @skyecoyneMark's Instagram: @markstevenlaird

Mark sits down with longtime friend and restauranteur Vincent Kinne to discuss his  entrepreneurial  journey into the Los Angeles food scene and navigating his restaurants, Met Him at a Bar and Met Her at a Bar,  through the obstacles presented by the Covid 19 pandemic. The two dive into Vinny's background, the inception of the restaurants, touch on his family life, and ultimately confront Vincent's idea that despite all he's accomplished he still believes he's lazy. Keep up with Vincent and his businesses on Instagram: @vincentkinne, @metheratabar, @methimatabarMark's Instagram: @markstevenlaird

Best known for her work in film and tv projects like Magnum P.I., Westworld, and Gun and a Hotel Bible, Mia Marcon is an actress and model who is about to embark on a thrilling chapter in life; Motherhood. It’s exciting, crazy and terrifying, especially going through it while pursuing an acting career. Mark sits down with Mia to discuss the insecurity of losing relevance or opportunities as an actress when having a child, and to talk a ton of shop on acting and their individual  journeys pursuing it. Don’t forget to watch out for Mia on the Fueled series, Streaming on Passion Flix in May, as well as it’s upcoming season, Crashed, coming next year.Stay up to date with Mark and Mia on Instagram: @mia_marcon and @markstevenlaird

Owner and operator of Cedarlore Forge, David DelaGardelle is an exquisite bladesmith, teacher and illustrator who’s skill and initiative have drawn attention both in the art community and online. Although he’s best known for crafting the weaponry for blockbuster films like Marvel’s Thor, or forging swords for celebrities like Post Malone, he finds equal joy, if not more, instilling small lessons of subtle confidence and empowerment through teaching workshops in his craft. In short, Mark and David sit down and discuss David's career, creating Cedarlore forge, his influences, his love of teaching, and speak on aspects of the bladesmithing process. Be sure to check out CedarloreForge.com to see David's work, and follow him on his various social platforms to stay up to date with is progress.Instagram: @cedarlore; Tiktok: david.delagardelleFollow me on Instagram: @markstevenlaird

Ana Zimhart is an innovative actress, dancer, writer, and producer, who's creating a means to bridge the gap of live production in virtual reality. Mark sits down with her to discuss her latest project, MEMTEK, which has already garnered massive attention and is at the center of being partnered with VR production companies. In this, at times heady episode, a discussion takes place about what the future could look like as VR progresses. The two briefly touch on the likes of Neuralink, acting with holograms, the possibility of valuing virtual reality over the present, whether we are in a simulation, and what the prospect of Alien Life is. Be sure to follow Ana on Instagram, @ninjana.z, to keep up to date with MEMTEK and her progress.Follow Mark on instagram: @markstevenlaird

Mark sits down with Ari to hit a broad range of topics around entertainment and Ari's career. The two briefly touch on covid, the state of LA and the industry, chess and gambling, and that's all before Ari sparks a joint and lets loose. The discussion ride then continues, or maybe really begins, with what kicked off Ari's journey into art and entertainment. He talks of his pull towards Shakespeare, acting in theatre in his teen years, and ultimately his first break on T.V. Next, Ari details a harsh growing period when working professionally with a group of theatre artists that kicked his ego down and forced him to learn from mistakes. Lastly, the pair talk of Ari's continued ability to seize opportunity that brought him to work with Robin Williams, amongst others, and taking a small role into the limelight of a mainstream television show. Throughout the discussion the two friends express their views on art and expose Ari's method of constantly creating it in order to accomplish his goals. Be sure to check out Ari's new podcast: Absurdist Theater Co. (Ari called it a previous name in the podcast), and give it a follow on Instagram: @absurdistFollow Mark and Ari on Instagram: @aristidham and @markstevenlaird

Mark sits down with friend, actor, writer, and comedian, Lou Wilson. The two go into detail about what Lou's been up to during covid, how he got into acting through comedy and touch on breaking through anxiety and insecurity to get out of one's own way. Moving forward, the two transition to talk about Lou's venture into music and his desire to be appreciated as an artist. This leads to a moment of honesty in discussing the recent accident of what was supposed to be Lou's debut album sadly being lost through a laptop falling into a pool. Ultimately, Lou explains that his upcoming single, Coda, is the culmination of all the positivity and emotions he received from his supporters in that dark hour, and that there is plenty of music to come.Listen to Coda on all the major streaming platforms starting 12/22/20.Find and follow Mark and Lou on Instagram:@markstevenlaird & @sweetlouzinho