Exploring Podcast - Fascinating Conversations With Fascinating People

In this episode of the Exploring podcast, host Koren Young takes a spontaneous dive into conversation with his longtime Australian friends, Koren Beale and Kieran Vella. As the trio reminisces about their almost two-decade friendship, they share stories about their experiences in each other's countries—the cultural nuances, humorous encounters, and the joy of discovering new perspectives.

From the challenges of MySpace-era networking to the excitement of their impromptu meetups, Koren, Koren, and Kieran delve into the differences between the USA and Australia. The conversation unfolds to reveal their upcoming world tour plans, exploring various destinations, including their anticipation for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, historical wonders like Egypt's temples, and the thrill of seeing Broadway shows in London. Join this lively discussion as the friends share traditions, funny linguistic disparities, and their excitement for the adventures that lie ahead.

In this episode, Koren chats music producer and songwriter, Teddy Marquee. Teddy has worked in the music industry for 10 years and has worked at major studios like Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros, collaborating creatively with top talent like Rodney Jerkins, Diplo, and Dua Lipa. His songs have been placed in hit movies and television shows and have amassed millions of streams on YouTube and Spotify. He shares how he broke into the industry, the tricky game of music rights, and what he's doing to discover tomorrow's talent today. 

In this episode, Koren chats with Emerald Phoenix about all kinds of topics ranging from physical fitness, blockchain technology, establishing a fan base, and mental health. Emerald Phoenix is a bodybuilder, actress, and painter from Southern California. She's a millennial who uses NFT's and cryptocurrency to teach her children about responsibility and the world of the future. Tune in to hear how she navigates the ever-changing world while keeping an eye on her physical fitness, mental health, and personal finances.

Check out Emrld Phnyx on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlOG9jARYwjC5YpilsGUGA

In this episode, Koren talks to Kristina de Bree about her experience growing up with Cystic Fibrosis and how she helps her clients work through trauma as a licensed mental health professional. She shares how EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) works to help those dealing with PTSD, how she's thriving despite her debilitating condition, and the interesting items on her bucket list. 

In this episode, Koren talks to Emily Adel about all kinda of topics from TikTok algorithms, crypto currency, and NFT's. How does TikTok know which targeted ads to show you? Which alt coins can compete with Bitcoin and Etherium. What's the difference between Solana and Cardano? What is an NFT even and how do you get into this stuff? Emily fancies herself a curious generalist and shares with us what she's learned about the future of this high tech space of blockchain and web3. 

In this episode of the Exploring podcast, I chat with my good friend, Matt Green. Matt is a producer, writer, and director who began his career working on music videos in the late 1990’s. He’s optioned scripts, written for television, and directed feature films. He’s also a professor in the communication department and the chair of the cinema & digital arts degree at The Masters University Online where he shares his knowledge and love of the arts with hundreds of budding content creators. Listen in as we chat about when we met, our Universal Studios connection, and projects we've collaborated on. We talk about what makes the filmmaking program at TMU special and the projects they have in the works.

In this episode of the Exploring podcast, I chat with my friend Brendan Mitchell. Brendan is a vlogger, YouTuber, and an avid DVD & Blu-ray video collector. He has been publishing videos online since 2007 and has published thousands of videos, amassing tens of millions of views across his platforms. Brendan is a fan of all things pop culture and frequently addends nerdy events like Comic-Con and red carpet movie premieres. He's done interviews with 90's icons like Jeff Goldblum, Eddie Furlong, and Kel Mitchell (no relation) and is on a first-name basis with some celebrities. Listen in as we chat about Brendan's movie collection, the creative process, his weight loss journey, and memorable encounters with his fans. You can find him on most social media platforms under the name WetMovie1. He's an expert in content creation, social media monetization, and keeping his fans engaged. I'm grateful for his insight and and happy to share this conversation with our listeners.

In my very first Exploring podcast, I got to chat with my cousin, Zak Winnick. Zak is a blogger, podcaster, and technologist. He's the creator of podcasts like The StickWorld Podcast, TechKaffe, DMB Live, Zax Trax, and Zakrocast. He's got over a decade of experience in the world of audio publishing and I always learn so much from him. Listen in as we chat about how to create a podcast, where to publish, and tips for successfully growing an audience.