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Top Health Tech CEO, David Preiner, discussing US Healthcare needing a Major Revamp.  Intelligence Expert and former US combat Veteran, Adam Roosevelt, discusses an “Energy Attack” called Havana Syndrome. Port Angeles Lefties owner Matt Acker on the start of the baseball club's season

It's very rare to get to interview a Movie Producer.  It's even more rare to get to interview the person on which a film is based.  Today, I got that chance.

Nancy Hollander is an internationally recognized criminal defense lawyer from the Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA firm of Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldberg Urias & Ward P.A. She is also an Associate Tenant at Doughty Street Chambers, London, UK. Her practice is largely devoted to representing individuals and organizations accused of crimes, including those involving national security issues. She has also been counsel in numerous civil cases, forfeitures and administrative hearings, and has argued and won a case involving religious freedom in the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Hollander also served as a consultant to the defense in a high profile terrorism case in Ireland, has assisted counsel in other international cases and represents two prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. She is lead counsel for Chelsea Manning on appeal.

Her work is featured in the film The Mauritanian, where she is played by Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster.

My personal note:  Asante was a joy to speak with.  He is going to be a part of this business for a long time to come.  Very talented.  Very driven.  I was very impressed.

Here Comes the Break stars Emmy-nominated actor Asante Blackk, best known for his roles in When They See Us (Netflix), This is Us (NBC), and Social Distance (Netflix), who is also an executive producer on the show, and rising star Daniella Perkins. Perkins is also a producer on the show and Nickelodeon's first multi-racial princess starring as Ciara in Knight Squad with past credits including co-hosting Drop That Seat with Kida The Great from executive producer Nick Cannon and the animated miniseries Middle School Moguls.

The podcast series explores life and music through the mind of Ruben (voiced by Blackk), a young creator hustling to find an audience, and to find himself. Ruben is an avid hip-hop fan growing up in the suburbs of NYC, struggling with family pressure and anxiety issues. With the help of his friends, he anonymously launches a podcast that goes viral and quickly finds his voice as an interviewer and host. Ruben's podcast also becomes a must stop for emerging hip hop artists to be interviewed and within the fictional story, will feature and promote Def Jam artists. A groundbreaking podcast about self-identity, creator culture, family, and friendships, the show aims to entertain, while raising awareness about mental health to its listeners.

"My whole life I've had a passion for acting, music, and helping people be their best selves," said Asante Blackk. "My new podcast, Here Comes The Break, was the perfect opportunity to blend all three, and I can't wait to share it with everybody. The show brings together music and media in a way that's new and exciting, while also sparking positive conversations around mental health and self-expression through art. Here Comes The Break tackles those crazy, sad, stagnant, and beautiful moments we all have growing up as teens and young adults. I hope you'll tune in and hop on for a wild ride."

The series represents a new wave of artist promotion for record labels and a pioneering approach to artist discovery for fans rooted in unique musician interaction. Social media has fostered a closer connection between artist and listener, with fans craving deeper interaction and relation with artists. The convergence between podcasting and artist promotion in Here Comes the Break allows fans to get to know artists on a deeper level, providing a format for the artists to communicate who they are, what they stand for, and to be vulnerable, all within the same vehicle that introduces listeners to their new music. The intimacy of podcasting combined with the power of music and storytelling provides a unique platform for Here Comes the Break to foster the connection fans crave along with new music discovery.

With new episodes dropping every Thursday beginning May 13th, each of the ten Here Comes the Break episodes will feature an interview with one emerging Def Jam artist and exclusively premiere one of their songs, with a full soundtrack on Def Jam to follow featuring music from all artists in the series. Artists featured in the first season include: Nevaeh Jolie, Masio Gunz, Ohno, Stephen Moses, LA the GOAT, Saint Bodhi, Bino Rideaux, Nasty C, Bobby Sessions, and Oompa.

I had a blast with this interview.  Lala felt genuine, friendly, and real.  I hope you enjoy my time with this lovely young lady!

Lala Kent is one of today's most recognizable personalities, a rising actress, and the founder of Give Them Lala Beauty. Recently, Lala brought her talents to the page with GIVE THEM LALA, a debut collection of humorous and brutally honest essays.  Lala (born Lauren Burningham) brings her signature sharp wit and endearing vulnerability to the page, exploring her rocky road to fame, sobriety, and beyond. Known for her authentic, adventurous, and unapologetic approach to life, Lala's essay collection gives fans a first-hand, in-depth look into the experiences and emotions that have shaped her into the dynamic success she is today - and shares with readers how, they too, can embrace the best versions of themselves without feeling guilty for deserving more. "I've learned the importance of sharing the most vulnerable parts of myself with the people I love," Lala said. "GIVE THEM LALA acts a reminder for me to never play a role and to always be the realest version of me."

With the turn of each page, Lala artfully leads readers through her Utah upbringing, path to Hollywood's big and small screens, the expansion of her lifestyle empire, and her intimate journey towards love, motherhood, and personal fulfillment. Through these candid, insightful, and often cheeky anecdotes, she also reveals how women can - and should - feel just as free as men when it comes to sex, how sobriety saved her life and relationship, and how we should treasure every day we have with those we love.

The Master Gardeners give tips on container gardening and field listener questions. Also tip for a self-watering container. Click this link for the plans:  SFWCont-II

Happy Monday to you!  Todd, Stan and Amanda had a lot of fun on the Scramble today, and even got to have a call in trivia/prize segment.

Plus, Todd's random facts were SUPER (Mario) interesting today!!! Thanks for stopping by and listening to the Morning Scramble!

Nichols talks about what's next after state changes in drug possession laws and efforts to create a mental health court

Daniel Levin talks about his true-lofe story "Proof of Life: Twenty Days on the Hunt for a Missing Person in the Middle East - Fairchild Airport Manager Dan Gase and Dash Air Shuttle Clint Ostler discuss new commercial air service starting this summer between Port Angeles and SeaTac - Kevin McDonald, Director of new movie staring Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch. It’s the true story of the suspected 9/11 terrorist recruiter

In this interview with director Kevin McDonald, we talk about his new movie, The Mauritanian, and how justice really should mean justice FOR ALL.  Click on the above movie poster, and you will be taken to the YouTube link to rent the movie.

So, there is a LOT to unpack in today's episode of the Morning Scramble!  Like...did you know the hidden message in the classic rock song, "Cold As Ice"?

You will if you listen. ;)