American Real

EPISODE #8 | KEVIN HINES | BE HERE TOMORROW

Kevin Hines attempted to die by suicide at 19-years-old by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kevin now spans the globe bringing awareness to mental heath disease and tells his story on American Real.

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AR TRAILER | MY JOURNEY TO LONDON IS REAL

Roger sits down with his family to discuss their perspective regarding his journey to interview Brian Rose founder & Host of London Real.

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EPISODE #7 | AL DOWNING | A TRUE GENTLEMAN

Welcome to our 7th episode of American Real, where this week our guest is Al Downing, a former Major League Baseball player, who pitched in a golden area, back in the 1960s and 70s. As a young man, Al was signed by the most winningest team in all of sports, the NY Yankees and also played for the legendary Los Angeles Dodgers. My conversation with Al was as real as they come… it was also educational, uplifting, discussing baseball, what it was like growing up in the 50’s and how he wants to leave his mark on humanity. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Al as much as I did. The nostalgia brought me back to a time when life seemed to be simpler… where you’d look out for your neighbors like your own. I hope this episode helps each of see how important it is to be kind to one other. If you spend any length of time with Al Downing as I did, it’s something you’ll quickly see.

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EPISODE #5 | JOHN CONROY | BOTH SIDES OF THE LENS

John Conroy is a professional model and photographer who has spent an entire career building a portfolio that’s as impressive as they come. From being on the cover of Men’s Heath, to working for top brands such as Calvin Klein, Versace and Ralph Lauren, John is the consummate model, whose face you’ve likely seen on the cover of a magazine, inside a catalogue or even greeting you in Vegas as Thor’s Hammer or Jupiter, two popular slot machines. Today, John continues to thrive as a model, but has also perfected the art of photography, taking brilliant photos for top celebrities, as well as up-and-coming models. I learned a great deal from John about his craft and I’m looking forward to sharing his incredible story with you.

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EPISODE #4 | KEVIN OATES | REVOLUTIONIZING MUSIC EDUCATION

Kevin Oates is the Executive Director & Founder of MYRO (Maine Youth Rock Orchestra), aimed at providing orchestral students educational opportunities to perform with professional touring artists. Kevin has been engulfed in music since first picking up a cello at the age of four. After college, Kevin embarked on a teaching career and for eight years he worked as an orchestra instructor within the Maine Public School System. A TEDx Speaker, Kevin followed his passional of running his own non-profit agency and remains committed to the art of music and revolutionizing music education.
 

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EPISODE #3 | SENATOR FRED AKSHAR | ALWAYS ON DUTY

Senator Fred Akshar is a thirty-eight year-old member of the New York State Senate. Learn how he’s working tirelessly to save lives from the heroin and opioid epidemic, how he’s passionate about jump-starting a tired Upstate New York economy and how he’s able to successfully tackle a daily jam-packed schedule. This interview may have you thinking differently about local politics and why party-line truly takes a back seat to those in pursuit of the greater-good. 

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EPISODE #2, PART 2 | EDMOND COTTON | JUST WAKE UP

Welcome to the second episode of American Real. Our guest this week is Edmond Cotton, a 60-year-young teacher of yoga, who specializes in helpful breathing techniques, postures and transcendental meditation. Born in Trinidad, at the age of fifteen, Edmond moved to Brooklyn, NY where upon entering college he became interested in mindful healing. He has deep rooted philosophies, a stellar conviction and an infectious temperament — all while living a life of balance. This is the second of a two-part conversation, which takes place in the American Real studios. 

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EPISODE #2, PART 1 | EDMOND COTTON | JUST WAKE UP

Welcome to the second episode of American Real. Our guest this week is Edmond Cotton, a 60-year-young teacher of yoga, who specializes in helpful breathing techniques, postures and transcendental meditation. Born in Trinidad, at the age of fifteen, Edmond moved to Brooklyn, NY where upon entering college he became interested in mindful healing. He has deep rooted philosophies, a stellar conviction and an infectious temperament — all while living a life of balance. This is the first of a two-part conversation. It takes place at the Binghamton University Nature Preserve in Vestal, NY. 

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EPISODE #1 | ANTHONY BRUNELLI | THE ART OF REAL

Welcome to the debut episode of American Real. Today's guest is world renowned artist, Anthony Brunelli, whose amazing talent puts him as one of the most sought after artists in the genre of Photorealism. He’s represented by the Louis K. Meisel Gallery in SOHO (New York) and his work has taken him all over the world, where he’s captured incredible panorama scenes from cities on multiple continents. He’s also the owner of Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, a gallery in Upstate New York. Brunelli's energy is infectious and there's certainly no mistake why he’s the first guest on American Real. Our discussion goes far deeper than the layers of paint on his canvas, as he’s a living example of how our thoughts shape our lives… and are as important, as our actions. To see more of his work go to AnthonyBrunelli.com.

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