NeuroDiverse World

Be Fiercely Curious

This episode is in memory of a fiercely curious neurodivergent who had explored science and art and at the intersection of them had created some fascinating pieces of work.  He was a professor with a BA in microbiology,  MFA is in Computer Art with a concentration on 3D animation and physical computing. Stefan Prosky.
 
Speaking in memory of Stefan is his younger brother, John Prosky. 
John Prosky's Credits:
John Prosky’s regional theater credits include Arena Stage in Galileo, Our Town, and The Matchmaker, Guthrie Theater in Candida, Mark Taper in Sahara (new works fest.), Pasadena Playhouse in Camping with Henry and Tom, The Geffen in Warmusic, The Walnut St Theater in The Price, and in New York at The Lucille Lortel in Camping with Henry and Tom and at Playwright’s Horizon in Once Upon a Time There Was a Family. He was seen at The Odyssey Ensemble in Passion Play and at Sierra Madre Playhouse in A Walk in the Woods(ovation nom.best actor). At The Antaeus Theater Company in LA where he is a company member he has been seen in The Crucible, Cousin Bette, Tonight at 8:30 and Wedding Band. With The Unvarnished Theater where he is proud to call himself a founding member, here in Savannah, Prosky has performed in The Realistic Jonses, The Moors, and Glengarry Glen Ross.
On television he has re-occurring roles on such shows as Suits LA, Perry Mason, The Fosters, Scandal, and ER, and guest starred on such shows as Fringe, Criminal Minds, Found, and Mentalist. He has done over fifty films including such movies as Straight Outta Compton and Ouiji 2.
He has taught extensively in the juvenile prison system of Los Angeles county and served as head of the education outreach for Antaeus where he is one of the creators and the lead teacher of The Odyssey Artist’s Workshop at Antaeus; a Shakespeare and dramatic writing program for the incarcerated and underserved young people of Los Angeles. At SCAD where he teaches, Professor Prosky has directed the plays Indian Summer, Men on Boats, Everybody, Gloria and most recently Shakespeare in Love at The Lucas Theater for The Arts . He is the proud son of the late, great Robert, the proud father of Joseph Kai, and the happy husband of Kimiko Gelman.
 
Stefan Prosky Triumverate Rule 1)be fiercely curious 2)be deeply devoted and 3) be fully open to love.
 
John Prosky Links:
IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0698763/
 
Stefan Prosky Links
Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@profProsky/videos
Examples of Music Performances
 Stefan Prosky's performance on 05/11/2019 (Hi-Def video 2 of 5) Baltimore SDIYGroup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_g7FSfKTfA
Stefan Prosky's performance on 02/26/2016 (video 1 of 8) BaltimoreSDIYGroup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moRrMgMLT20
Artwork:
Death And... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-di-WIOse4
A Sculpture Changes Over Time https://www.phillipscollection.org/blog/2023-04-27-sculpture-changes-over-time
Partisan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ars6-Zc6vaw
Credits:
Music by John Ewing and Charlie Carignan
Supported by Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism

Love and Ghosts

This episode's guest was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4 and  has been featured on all three seasons of Love on the Spectrum U.S. She has a paranormal YouTube channel called The Spirit Keepers where she ghost hunt and do paranormal storytimes. And works as an activist with the Doug Flutie JR. Foundation for Autism. Emma Hodgson!
 
Emma's Links
The Spirit Keepers Trailer: https://youtu.be/d4tYUGG38ak?si=TtPUFWpNCM-heBfN
Love on the Spectrum
Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81338328
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19037550/
 
Credits:
Music by John Ewing and Charlie Carignan
Supported by Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism

Yes and... lean into it

This episode features actor, aspiring casting director, and fellow improvisor who you may know as Lil Rick Moranis on Atlanta, Byron on The Outsider series, and Sam on Popular Theory. Jordan Duffy!
 
Jordan's Links
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8994124/
Atlanta: Available on Disney+ and Prime - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4288182/
Popular Theory: Available on Prime - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8550800/
The Outsider: Available on Prime and Nowtv - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21956238/
 
Special Mention
Upright Citizen's Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com
 
Credits:
Music by John Ewing and Charlie Carignan
Supported by Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism
 
All hail King Flobberdeest!

Running Towards A Voice Acting Dream

This episode's guest is a man of many voices, Sebas Brannen. Sebas is an autistic individual who was diagnosed at the age 3.  At a young age he found a love for movies, animation, and especially voice acting. As a voice actor he wants to spread his voice out there to inspire those on the spectrum to be motivated and pumped so they know what they can do in life.
Sebas is currently attending Sante Fe College studying Digital Media Video Production. In 2020, he launched a YouTube channel, Sebas’ Voiceover World, where he shares voice actor spotlights and interviews with a growing community of over 3,000 subscribers.
In his spare time, Sebas participates in marathons, traveling around the country inspiring hope. 
 
Sebas' Links
Sebas’ Voice-Over World: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1FTICIJdmtLAQc8woYpUw
Sebas' Website: https://sebasvoiceoverworld.com
Sebas' Billy Kametz dedication video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-4EAiicORc
Sebas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sebastian.brannenochoaSebas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cartoonist_sebastian/Sebas on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/OchoaBrannen
 
Music by John Ewing and Charlie Carignan
Supported by Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism

A Call to Jam

Today's episode features DJ, Music Producer, Singer, Sound Designer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer who has performed in Fresno & Clovis, CA; Fenway Park (2023), Veteran's Memorial Stadium (Quincy, MA 2024), Universal Studio CityWalk (California 2025) and is a local band assistance with Eminent Groove. Ne10!
Also featuring the keyboardist/vocalist of the Eminent Groove band (from Fresno, CA) who is also an R&B, pop, country, soft rock singer-songwriter and producer. Nico Vargas!
Ne10's Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/ne10music
Nico's Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6R5a9Kmkbirg1Z1dPQrNiY?si=ZZersHsgQtyMFyhItcjm_A&nd=1&dlsi=a9c52ce362914a60
Eminent Groove on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/eminentgrooveband?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
 
Fresno, CA, USA Area
July 2025
12 - Wyndham Visalia (Private Party) 8PM-12AM
13 -  Yosemite Falls Cafe: Blackstone 3:30PM-6:30PM
18 - Fresno Elks Lodge 439 7PM-10PM
19- Eagle Mountain Casino 9PM-12AM
25 - Bass Lake Marina Bar & Grill 6PM-9PM
26 - Table Mountain Casino 9PM-12AM
27 - BarrelHouse Brewing Co. Visalia 2PM-5PM
 
August TBD
 
Music:
"If Only I Can Help It" performed by Nico Vargas (March 2024)
"Esoteric" by Neoluminum performed by Ne10, DM8 and Easy Password
"Biosphere" by Neoluminum performed Ne10
 
Special Thanks
Music by John Ewing and Charlie Carignan
Supported by Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism

Djembe Heard Round The World

Today's episode highlights guest Victoria Boateng.
Victoria is a teaching artist in the art of West African Drumming for individuals with disabilities. She is also the founder of the Victoria Djembe Academy in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Victoria wants to prove that individuals with disabilities that they can do anything they put their mind to. She uses West African Drumming as a way to build social skills, self confidence, independence, and healing from the soul.Victoria is also a substitute teacher at Old Town School Of Folk Music and drum teacher at Divine Purpose Fine Arts Center. She is also an performer in an all female drum and dance company Ayodele Drum and Dance, She Wolf Sacred Movement, and drum facilitator at Sista Afya.
Check out Victoria's classes and events at: http://www.victoriadjembeacademy.org/
As of the posting of this episode, events coming up:African Drums & Djembe Class.
Learn fun African history along with basic sounds and rhythms of Djembe and Dundun Drums.
 Saturday June 28th and July 26th in Chicago, Illinois, USAJuly 26th Cohosting Beyond the Label Open Mic 
 
Music by John Ewing and Charlie Carignan
Supported by Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism