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Hollywood Hero

Hollywood Hero

By Layla Palmer

Layla Palmer is a full-time student at Emerson College with a deep-rooted passion for the arts and creative industries. Follow her as she interviews the media and entertainment industry's most acclaimed personalities. Each week you'll hear from different actors, musicians, or your favorite social media "influencers" to learn more about their lives and experiences in the creative field. Stay updated with the podcast by subscribing or following on social media @hollywoodheropod. For business inquiries email hollywoodherolp@gmail.com
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What Does Black History Month Mean to the Music Industry? (feat. Hero The Band)

Hollywood HeroFeb 03, 2022

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What Does Black History Month Mean to the Music Industry? (feat. Hero The Band)

What Does Black History Month Mean to the Music Industry? (feat. Hero The Band)

Goku Love, 1/4 of the multi faceted music group Hero the Band, joins Layla for a conversation about authenticity in the music industry. 


Goku Love Social Media: @gokuloveme @herotheband

Feb 03, 202231:09
Gaining Confidence Through Music (ft. Mia Giovina)

Gaining Confidence Through Music (ft. Mia Giovina)

This week singer-songwriter Mia Giovina joins Layla for a conversation about her budding music career.

Mia Giovina Social Media: @miagiovina 

Jan 20, 202220:46
Sofar Sounds Pt. 2 (ft. Christen Taylor)

Sofar Sounds Pt. 2 (ft. Christen Taylor)

This week Layla is concluding the Sofar Sounds interview series with Christen Taylor, former Sofar Baltimore city leader and current artist and content programming manager.
Christen Taylor Social Media: @likewatersheheals
Jan 13, 202221:29
Sofar Sounds Part 1 (ft. Rafe Offer)

Sofar Sounds Part 1 (ft. Rafe Offer)

Hollywood Hero kicks off 2022 with a killer new interview. Founder of the global music event company Sofar Sounds joins Layla for an exciting conversation about the company's origins and impact on the music industry. 

Sofar Sounds Social Media: @sofarsounds

Jan 06, 202226:29
Is There Enough Representation in the Music Industry? (ft. Tori Hamersky)

Is There Enough Representation in the Music Industry? (ft. Tori Hamersky)

This week, Layla is officially making her comeback for the new year! Victoria Hamersky, founder of VH MGMT, talks about her company and expands on representation issues in the music industry.
Victoria Hamersky Social Media: @torihamersky @vhmgmt
Dec 30, 202138:08
Putting in Stupid Hours (ft. Jesse Gold)

Putting in Stupid Hours (ft. Jesse Gold)

Host Layla Palmer gives some updates on her personal life after being away for a few weeks. Later in the episode Canadian RnB artist Jesse Gold joins and talks about his music career. He delves into the themes of his songs and adapting to making music during the height of Covid-19.
Jesse Gold Social Media: @jessegoldmusic
Nov 04, 202135:48
How is TikTok Changing the Music Industry? (ft. Jack Dratch and Eric Juelke from Beach Fuzz)

How is TikTok Changing the Music Industry? (ft. Jack Dratch and Eric Juelke from Beach Fuzz)

After recapping her very overwhelming week, Layla Palmer talks to Jack Dratch and Eric Juelke from local Philadelphia band Beach Fuzz.
Sep 30, 202129:34
The Road to Becoming an Actor (ft. Matty Cardarople)

The Road to Becoming an Actor (ft. Matty Cardarople)

This week, actor Matty Caradarople is a guest on the show. Before their conversation, Layla explains her newfound love for Greta Van Fleet and other musicians. Later in the episode, her and Matty talk about the path to Hollywood and what it takes to get there.
Sep 23, 202138:36
Digital Life vs. Real Life- Is There a Healthy Balance? (ft. Alyx Weiss [Ayydubs])

Digital Life vs. Real Life- Is There a Healthy Balance? (ft. Alyx Weiss [Ayydubs])

Happy Thursday! Today host, Layla Palmer, recaps this year's Met Gala and gives some of her own opinions on some of the looks. Afterward, Youtuber Alyx Weiss (aka Ayydubs) comes on the show for a cool discussion about the evolution of Youtube and social media as a whole.
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Sep 16, 202129:03
Fact of the Fiction- What It's Really Like to Start a Music Career (ft. EASHA)

Fact of the Fiction- What It's Really Like to Start a Music Career (ft. EASHA)

On this episode of Hollywood Hero, Layla Palmer gives updates on her new college workload and an unfortunate hearing issue. Further into the episode, singer-songwriter EASHA talks about her experience starting a music career while being a college student.
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Sep 09, 202145:56
Heartbroken and Killing It (ft. Catie Turner)

Heartbroken and Killing It (ft. Catie Turner)

After its long awaited release, Season 2 is finally here! Host Layla Palmer walks through her first week of college and what big city life has been like so far. Later in the episode Layla is joined by singer-songwriter and former American Idol contestant Catie Turner. Their conversation starts tame, but it takes some strange and unexpected turns.  Follow Hollywood Hero on Instagram and Tiktok: @hollywoodheropod Use my GoPuff Code: HOLLYWOODHERO for $10 off of two orders Follow Catie Turner @hashtagcatie

Sep 02, 202136:32
Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 Trailer

Hollywood Hero- Season 2 Official Trailer
Premieres September 2nd
Aug 26, 202101:11
Summer Ep. 2: Trying to Play it Cool in College (ft. Trying to Play it Cool Podcast)

Summer Ep. 2: Trying to Play it Cool in College (ft. Trying to Play it Cool Podcast)

Layla Palmer is back with one more bonus episode to build excitement for Season 2! This week she recaps the week of her high school graduation and some spontaneous choices she made early in the summer. Later in the episode, Emma and Corrine from the Trying to Play it Cool podcast join Layla to give her some college advice.
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Trying to Play it Cool: Instagram
Aug 12, 202142:59
Summer Ep. 1: Turning Heartbreak into Music (ft. Emilee Moore)

Summer Ep. 1: Turning Heartbreak into Music (ft. Emilee Moore)

Welcome back! After a long break, Layla Palmer is back with a Summer Bonus Episode. She starts off by explaining all that she's accomplished during the break and goes on to talk about a very stressful college experience. Later in the episode, up-and-coming musician Emilee Moore joins Layla for a conversation on songwriting, FRNDLY Fest, and the ups and downs of heartbreak.  

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Jul 15, 202134:17
Greg Lingo- Last Call

Greg Lingo- Last Call

Local real estate developer Greg Lingo recently made his Hollywood debut with the new comedy film Last Call. To close out season 1, he joins Layla Palmer on the podcast to talk about the new IFC production and some of his first experiences working in the film industry. 


Apr 08, 202120:37
Secret Life of the American Teenager- Tier List

Secret Life of the American Teenager- Tier List

Happy Spring Break! This week Layla Palmer analyzes and ranks the characters from the teen drama series "Secret Life of the American Teenager".
Apr 01, 202122:31
Sierra Dudas

Sierra Dudas

This week on Hollywood Hero, University of Southern California student and Grammy U Representative Sierra Dudas delves into her past of exciting internships and life as a working college student. 

Mar 25, 202130:16
Broken Baby (ft. Amber Bollinger and Alex Dezen)

Broken Baby (ft. Amber Bollinger and Alex Dezen)

Singer/songwriter Alex Dezen and actress Amber Bollinger join Layla Palmer this week to talk about their band Broken Baby, a band for punching the air and driving a little too fast

Mar 18, 202125:20
Potty Mouth (ft. Ally Einbinder, Abby Weems, and Victoria Mandanas)

Potty Mouth (ft. Ally Einbinder, Abby Weems, and Victoria Mandanas)

Joined by the Potty Mouth girls this week, Layla Palmer learns what it's like to navigate the music industry and the advantages of collaborating with other artists.
Mar 11, 202123:47
The Vaughns (ft. Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter)

The Vaughns (ft. Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter)

Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter join Layla Palmer this week for a conversation about their band, The Vaughns.
Mar 04, 202124:04
The Vaughns (Trailer)

The Vaughns (Trailer)

Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter join Layla Palmer for a conversation about their band, The Vaughns.
Mar 02, 202101:42
Samuel L. Jackson (ft. The Black Case Diaries Podcast)

Samuel L. Jackson (ft. The Black Case Diaries Podcast)

Layla Palmer is joined by Adam, Marci, and Robin from the Black Case Diaries podcast to discuss films from the successful career of Samuel L. Jackson.
Feb 25, 202139:35
Billy Porter

Billy Porter

Layla Palmer tops of a very exciting week with an engaging discussion about Billy Porter, and she is joined by Eden Hatanian, host of the Spill the Tea podcast. 

Feb 18, 202115:42
Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

This week, Hollywood Hero host Layla Palmer is working on doing things that make her happy. One of those things is talking about great musicians, and this week, that person is Janelle Monáe. 

Feb 12, 202115:12
Lowlight (ft. Renee Maskin and Rey Rivera)

Lowlight (ft. Renee Maskin and Rey Rivera)

Lead singer Renee Maskin and MPC machine enthusiast Rey Rivera join Layla Palmer for a conversation about their band, Lowlight.

Jan 29, 202134:29
Lowlight (Trailer)

Lowlight (Trailer)

Lead singer Renee Maskin and MPC machine enthusiast Rey Rivera join Layla Palmer for a conversation about their band, Lowlight.

Jan 29, 202101:00
Kim Kardashian West

Kim Kardashian West

*published September 2020* In this episode, Layla Palmer goes through the extensive career of model, businesswoman, and reality television star Kim Kardashian West. 

Jan 27, 202124:43
Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza

Host Layla Palmer is feeling all good vibes as a new era in America begins, and getting to talk about one of her favorite actresses , Aubrey Plaza, adds to that excitement even more.
Jan 21, 202118:07
Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Returning after the New Year, host Layla Palmer dives deep into the career of famous actor Jim Carrey. He had a very successful last few decades, but it was not an easy road.
Jan 15, 202122:34
RuPaul

RuPaul

We've all heard of RuPaul's Drag Race, but what else is there to know about the iconic host of that reality television show. On today's episode, Layla Palmer delves into the life and career of the world renowned drag queen RuPaul. 

Dec 31, 202016:16
Sylvia Blair

Sylvia Blair

On today's episode Layla Palmer is joined by New York University student and musician Sylvia Blair. She elaborates on life as a young musician in New York City and the process of creating her second album "Two Winters Two Summers".
Dec 24, 202033:58
Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

This week's episode is all about how Miley Cyrus went from being a child actress to eventually developing a successful mainstream industry presence .
Dec 10, 202017:38
Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish

This week Layla Palmer returns to Hollywood Hero to delve into the career of young, and very successful musician Billie Eilish.
Dec 03, 202013:49
Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving

Layla Palmer is joined by friends Noah, Izzy, Rebecca, and Mark this week to tell about some of their past experiences, but only some of them are true stories.
Nov 26, 202038:15
Harry Styles

Harry Styles

After a long, much needed break, host Layla Palmer delves into the milestones and controversies of Harry Styles' career.
Nov 21, 202020:26