Johanna’s Artbeat

It’s here! The season finale of the first season of Johanna’s Artbeat. I spoke to actor Ben Young about his work creating and starring on the popular “Wild New York” series, and his career thus far as a whole. This episode is dedicated to the Daniel’s family. With this episode podcast is now on hiatus. Happy holidays!

This episode I spoke with Nicola Rose of the fantastic indie film “Goodbye Petrushka” that has been taking film festivals by storm. We discuss Nicola’s career and this film, her first feature. This episode is dedicated to you, the listeners! As I get close to wrapping up this season.

This episode has special guest Michael Matteo Rossi and we spoke about his new film out now - Shadows. And about his many films, and working as a director, writer, producer and more. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Erin Cronican

This episode is me reviewing the live / live stream production of Fake Friends called “Circle Jerk.”

This episode is about the series “This is BS” available on YouTube and created by Ella Smith and Lindsey Bristol. The hilarious series about actors at a summer stock theatre. This episode is dedicated to Ella and Lindsey for their patience with the first recording of this, lost due to technical difficulties.

This episode I review season 11 episodes 7 and 10 of the AMC show The Walking Dead. I chat with Teo Rapp-Olsson who plays Sebastian on the show about this role, and his career as a whole. This episode is dedicated to Christine Wong.

This episode I spoke with Jonathan Saraga, who has a doctorate in music. We discussed his latest record, “Journey to a New World,” his career as a trumpeter, composer, and much more. This episode is dedicated to my brother, Matthew Griesé, a pod sponsor.

“A Brief Encounter” runs February 10-13 at the Players in NYC for Be Bold Theatre’s short play festival. I star in it alongside Orlando Rodriguez, and it was written by Meny Beriro and directed by Sarah Gorden. I discuss the play with my fellow artists. This episode is dedicated to my mom Virginia who always supports my work- love you mom!

In this episode I discuss music and acting with Jacque. His latest album is “Is This a Vibe” under the name No 17, and he is currently in “The Harder they Fall” on Netflix. This episode is dedicated to Bieje Chapman.

I discuss the play "Mercy, Mercy," with it's playwright, Annette Storckman.  This episode is dedicated to ASTEP, which stands for artists striving to end poverty.  They are a wonderful charity and if you're able to give, please do.  Astep.org.