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Strike a Spark

Strike a Spark

By Strike a Spark Pod

A limited series podcast where we sit down with multi-hyphenates in multiple creative industries that don’t want to be tied down to one lane to "strike a spark" for our viewers to pursue all their passions.
Hosted By Rachel Amy Ritchie, Ray Hayse, Taylor Maxson, and Big Mike McLean
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103: Friendships, Failure, + Forging Your Own Paths with Anthony Smith of the Sunset Drive Podcast

Strike a SparkJul 15, 2021

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Episode 108: Season Finale

Episode 108: Season Finale

Well, gang, it's been a blast going on this journey. We've met amazing people, gained friendships, and gained great insight into what it is to be a multi-hyphenate. We here at Strike A Spark thank you for joining us on a ride of a lifetime. Who knows what the future holds for us...?  

Hosts (Follow us on Instagram!):  

Rachel Amy Richie - @raratchie1312  

Taylor Maxson - @taylormaxson  

Big Mike - @infinitmikes  

Ray Hayse - @raymondhayse

Sep 30, 202101:40:08
Episode 107: First Photos and Saying No - Fireside Chat w/Milea Verock

Episode 107: First Photos and Saying No - Fireside Chat w/Milea Verock

Well, friends... this episode was something. I hope you're all prepared for a fun conversation with our guest, and friend, Milea Verock. It's filled with tons of mishaps, audio syncing and peaking issues, but most importantly, a good group of people! 

Follow us on Instagram!  @strikeasparkpod  

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Guest - Milea Verock 

Instagram: @m.ilea

Sep 09, 202101:27:11
106: Consistency, Pressure, + the Right Headspace with Caitlin Alyn

106: Consistency, Pressure, + the Right Headspace with Caitlin Alyn

Big Mike and Ray got to sit down and talk with comedian Caitlin Alyn about traveling, rejection, and what can make or break your creativity!  Follow us on Instagram:  @strikeasparkpod

Aug 26, 202159:45
105: Comedy, Coffee, + Character with Mike Falzone

105: Comedy, Coffee, + Character with Mike Falzone

In this week's episode, Ray and Big Mike sit down with LA Comedian Mike Falzone to talk about his life as a multi-hyphenate. Delving into self-motivation, necessity, ups and downs, and everything in between!

Aug 12, 202101:25:44
104: Balance, Balance + Unexpected Opportunities with Courtney L. Battles

104: Balance, Balance + Unexpected Opportunities with Courtney L. Battles

We sat down with our guest for this week, Courtney L. Battles and talked about her journey from a young student in  H-town (Houston) Texas. To becoming a teacher in Brooklyn, New York and how she is now making her way into the film industry. How unexpected opportunities have opened doors to her career path. Making connections to help better herself and move forward in this difficult industry. Hosted by our own Big Mike and Rachel Ritchie. We sat down to have a conversation and to Strike A Spark.

Aug 01, 202101:15:45
103: Friendships, Failure, + Forging Your Own Paths with Anthony Smith of the Sunset Drive Podcast

103: Friendships, Failure, + Forging Your Own Paths with Anthony Smith of the Sunset Drive Podcast

This week on the Strike a Spark Podcast, we got to chat with Anthony Smith of the Sunset Drive Podcast. He is a multi-hyphenate that literally DOES IT ALL in the entertainment realm from hosting and acting to singing and designing. In this episode, Rachel and Ray get to dive into Anthony's experiences in the industry, discussions on pop culture, and much, much more. 

Jul 15, 202101:31:17
102: Etienne Strauss

102: Etienne Strauss

In this episode, Taylor and Ray sit down with Etienne Stress of Web Work to talk about the process of running a multi-hyphenate business. Web Work is a service that is a one-stop shop for event planning needs! Consisting of, but not limited to, catering, security, live music, etc.

Jun 17, 202139:31
101: Get to Know Us!

101: Get to Know Us!

Welcome to the first episode of the Strike a Spark Podcast! Today Rachel, Ray, Taylor, and Big Mike sit down to introduce themselves, and the podcast, to the audience. We talk about our creative journeys from our most fulfilling projects to what we are working on now, as well as, the highs and lows of being in the creative industries. We also play a very long version of fast five questions to get to know each other better!

Jun 03, 202154:20
Strike a Spark Pod Trailer

Strike a Spark Pod Trailer

Hey from Ray, Rachel, Taylor, and Big Mike.

This is the Strike A Spark Podcast! This is a limited series podcast where we sit down with multi-hyphenates in a variety creative fields that don’t want to be tied down to one thing. So tune in every other Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube to see who we talk with next. We’re your fire-starters and we’re hoping to strike a spark in your creative journeys. Thanks for listening, we hope you stick around, and be well friends!

May 30, 202100:30