A Better World Mission: LOACOM CEO David Fortson

In this episode of After12, we are joined by David Fortson, co-founder & CEO of LOACOM. A better world movement and strategic marketing agency based in Santa Barbara, CA, LOACOM’s mission is to cultivate, connect and activate ecosystems of change-makers to build vibrant communities and nurture a thriving planet. Go green and get good vibes…

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Drama Inc: Actors Scott Poythress & Claire Bronson (After12 • EP28)

In this episode of After12, Adam welcomes veteran TV and film actors, Scott Poythress and Claire Bronson, who are co-founders and instructors at Atlanta’s acclaimed on-camera acting school, Drama Inc. From blockbusters to independent films, they discuss their experiences working in the industry and training the next generation of actors, remotely, during a global pandemic.

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Cross Words with Puzzle Maker Brendan Emmett Quigley (After12 • EP27)

In this episode of After12, we’re joined by celebrated crossword puzzle maker, Brendan Emmett Quigley. Since 1996, his puzzles have appeared in The New York Times, Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few. He’s a regular contributor to The AV Crossword Club, and his puzzles have been mentioned on episodes of…

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Staying Weird & Shining On: Shinesty’s Jens Nicolaysen (After12 • EP26)

In this episode of After12, we return to our fanboy roots with Shinesty’s co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Jens Nicolaysen. His multi-million dollar, Colorado-based apparel company sells “clothes that like to party,” and is proving—that even in a pandemic—the party doesn’t have to end. It’s just a matter of keeping your wits and quarantining your…

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Mental Health is FUN: Surviving 2020 (After12 • EP25)

In this episode, psychologists Dr. Jason Herr (Chicago, IL) and Dr. Brooke Laufer (Evanston, IL) join After12 to discuss some practical tips and tricks for coping with depression, grief and anxiety from the “dumpster fire” known as 2020. This is a fun and honest look at why normalizing, and prioritizing, mental health is more important…

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The Great Vaccine Race: Dr. Stephen Schrantz (After12 · E23)

In this episode, infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stephen Schrantz (UChicago Medicine) joins After12 to discuss Covid-19 and the race for effective treatments and vaccines—amid media hype and political disruption. Put your mask on and wash your hands, because this is the conversation we’ve been anxious to have since March 2020.

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