The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

In Episode 35, Gail talks with Emmy-award-nominated and Academy-award-nominated writer Joe Stillman. Joe is an American television and movie writer, producer and director whose past work includes Shrek, Shrek 2, and King of the Hill. Joe is now also writing for print, and his new novel, The Man Who Came and Went, is the story of a mysterious stranger who arrives to work at a diner, ready to read the minds of the customers and the hearts of the owner and her daughter.
We talk about writing for TV and movies vs. writing a novel; finding the confidence necessary to approach the blank page; and the serendipity that often underpins a career.
The Man Who Came and Went launches in March 2022 and is available at Amazon and other bookstores.
You can find out more about Joe and his work at www.joestillman.com
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The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

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🔒 Ep 34. David Fishof. Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp and Rock Camp The Movie

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

02/28/22 • 34 min

In this episode, we meet David Fishof, the mind behind Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, where musicians spend four days or so, learning songs, playing in a band, and jamming with rock stars like Roger Daltrey, Gene Simmons, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Nancy Wilson, and Paul Stanley. Last year, there was a movie made about the experience, and you can see Rock Camp The Movie on Prime Video. There's more information about the camps at www.rockcamp.com.
In this conversation, I ask about the beginning of the rock camp idea, twenty-five years ago. We talk about inviting and training rock stars to be teachers, about David's wish list of future 'camp counsellors' -- Paul McCartney is at the top of it -- and about memorable experiences in his life, including discovering Julia Cameron's book "The Artist's Way".
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Ep.32.Taly Matiteyahu. Valentine's Day, the Blink Date, and the search for love

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

02/14/22 • 30 min

With Valentine's Day coming up, we look at a new dating app called The Blink Date. The idea is to pay more attention to The Voice, and less to physical cues about compatibility that sweep by on your phone screen in less than a second. Co-creator Taly Matiteyahu talks with Gail about the 'charmed moment' in a restaurant that led to the idea for the app, about some of the connections that have happened, and about their plans for live meet-ups. You can find out more at www.theblinkdate.com and on the podcast "Date in a Blink".

The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

🔒 Episode 30. Gail goes solo with thoughts about creativity, Charles Dickens, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

01/31/22 • 11 min

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Episode 29. Photographer Richard Wiesel. On Holocaust Remembrance, 9/11 survivors, and creativity.

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

01/24/22 • 44 min

In Episode 29, Gail talks with photographer Richard Wiesel about the origin of his exhibit "Objects from the Concentration Camps". He describes how his interest in WW2 history led to the project, and how his next project, photographing 9/11 survivors and first-responders, also focused on the experience of trauma.
You can see Richard's work online at www.richardwieselstudios.com and www.richardwiesel.com

The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

🔒 Episode 28.Painter Jennifer Baker talks about inspiration, creativity, and the winter solstice

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

01/17/22 • 33 min

In Episode 28, Gail talks with artist Jennifer Baker about finding inspiration in nature, knowing when a painting is finished, and the most important secret to running an art business.
You can find her work online at www.jenniferbakerart.com

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The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

Ep.25. The Macy's Windows, Lighting, and live performance with lighting designer Mike Inwood

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

12/27/21 • 28 min

In Episode 25, we take an imaginary stroll down 34th Street in New York City. Emmy-award winning lighting designer Mike Inwood's projects have included the Macy's windows, theater, opera, and installations. He talks with Gail about the role of lighting in live performance, having the conversations that make a team project work well, and the impact of the Covid months on his industry.
Find out more about his work at https://www.mikeinwood.com

The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

Ep.26. Dystopian fiction, non-binary characters, and divinity with author Rachel Mumaw

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

01/03/22 • 40 min

Dystopian fiction envisages a future where life is broken. In a new novel titled Jericho, author Rachel Mumaw tells the story of a non-binary leader, Riley Jay, who tries to protect their found family during a time of societal breakdown. Rachel talks with Brainwave host Gail Hulnick about her inspiration for the story and the way the idea developed.
Jericho is available at Amazon and other bookstores.

The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

🔒 Ep.24. Christmas movies and a wonderful time with author Doug Stebleton

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

12/20/21 • 41 min

Author Doug Stebleton's novel It's a Wonderful Time whisks us back to the set of the Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life". He talks with Gail about the moment when he first got the idea for the story, how it began as a screenplay and changed into a novel, his experiences as a first-time novelist and his other creative projects, including a TV show about the cars in famous movies.
Find out more about It's a Wonderful Time at https://www.hollywoodtimetravel.com
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The Brainwave Podcast is produced and presented by Gail Hulnick and The WindWord Group Publishing & Media.

Episode 31. Author Tony Manera. About a bridge, the Mafia, and a Matter of Honor

The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick

02/07/22 • 36 min

Writing a novel is a very different experience from writing a short story. Author Tony Manera discusses his book Voices in the Wind: A Matter of Honor with Gail. They talk about doing research, taking criticism, and the similarities and differences between writing novels and running the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. You can find out more about Tony's work online at www.tonymanera.ca