Steven Puri: From Hollywood Executive to CEO | Independence Day, Braveheart & Flow States

Steven Puri: From Hollywood Executive to CEO | Independence Day, Braveheart & Flow States

In Episode #116 of The Silly, Nerdy & Wordy Podcast, I sit down with former Hollywood executive and current CEO Steven Puri for a conversation about filmmaking, visual effects, Hollywood careers, entrepreneurship, and productivity. Steven shares stories from his work during the Independence Day era, his experiences with DreamWorks, Sony, and 20th Century Fox, lessons learned from Hollywood, the future of AI and visual effects, and how those experiences helped shape his current role as founder and CEO of Sukha. Topics include: • Independence Day and visual effects • DreamWorks, Fox and studio leadership • Braveheart and filmmaking stories • AI and the future of content creation • Productivity and flow states • Entrepreneurship and leadership 🎧 Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeart Radio | YouTube Music | Audible | Amazon Music | Podbean | Podcast Addict – just search The Silly Nerdy & Wordy Podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Visual Effects and Guest Background 02:51 The Journey to Suka: From Film to Flow State 05:53 The Evolution of Hollywood and Project Management 08:45 Insights from Independence Day and Visual Effects Production 17:55 The Importance of Time Management 19:13 Evolution of Visual Effects Technology 24:57 Changing Landscape of TV Production 28:56 Memorable Experiences in Visual Effects 34:28 Empowering the Next Generation 38:37 YTUBE SPTFY OUTRO.mp4 38:38 SPOTIFY OUTRO UNIVERSAL V2.mp4 The Sukha Company Site https://www.TheSukha.co/ Ep #81 — Nerdy Conversations with Film & TV Producer Nicholas Tabarrok (The Baker, Defendor) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DLjBZC1BJ3b How TV Actors Become Producers After a Few Seasons | Explained https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/xKzm9B1BJ3b Ep 81 Short | Why Actors Get “And” or “With” in Credits 🎬 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/byK2yB1BJ3b Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition)| EP 92 Nerdy Re-Watch https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/EQgK5eZBJ3b Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Nerdy Review | A Galaxy Built on Collaboration https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/D6ABrsECJ3b Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster124 #hollywood #hollywoodexecutive #transformers #independenceday #visualeffects #vfx #dreamworks #20thcenturyfoxtitles #sony #filmindustry #entrepeneurship #flowstate #alias #braveheart #behindthescenes #movies #transformersprime #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast Media by Pond5 Independence Day (1996) IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116629/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm Steven T Puri IMDB Page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003065/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_19_146

DGA Tentative Agreement Could Prevent Hollywood Strike Delays Through 2030

The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year agreement that could provide labor stability for Hollywood through 2030. In this Nerdy Note, I discuss what the agreement means for film and television productions, how it relates to the agreements reached by SAG-AFTRA and the WGA, and why this is being viewed as positive news for the entertainment industry. Follow The Silly, Nerdy & Wordy Podcast for movie reviews, TV discussions, Broadway coverage, industry news, and Nerdy Notes. EP #23—WGA Strike Over & Incoming Scripts https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/osiV6iQqd4b EP #24: Details of WGA Agreement(tentative) https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/3z1TuiQqd4b EP #27-SAG-AFTRA Strike Ended Finally https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/FsUeLwD9Z3b EP # 32 The Reshuffling of 2024 & 2025 Films Post Strikes https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/mD5YAQX9Z3b Thank you for watching & listening | Subscribe for more Nerdy Review Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 #hollywood #filmindustry #tvindustry #movies #tv #christophernolan #sagaftra #wga #movienews #enterainment #nerdynotes #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast Media by Pond5

The Greatest Showman Stage Musical: June 2026 Update

The stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman has completed its run at the Bristol Hippodrome in the UK, marking another step in the show's development. In this Nerdy Note, I discuss what this could mean for a future Broadway or U.S. production and why theater fans should keep an eye on what's next. See my previous Greatests showman updates & other Broadway content The Greatest Showman Broadway Update | D23 Performance Breakdown https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4WlzNQTe83b The Sill Nerdy & Wordy Podcast: EP 58: Greatest Showman Short https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/2LGTo8X9Z3b Les Misérables The Musical Review – Broadway Stage Experience & Thoughts https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kko5r4Z9Z3b The Sound of Music | A Nerdy Review from a Live Broadway Performance at DPAC | EP 87 https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/uXliHnMmW3b #greatestshowman #TheGreatestShowman #broadway #broadwaytheatre #london #musicaltheatre #theatrenews #nerdynotes #theatretok #hughjackman #nccu #hippodrome #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC Media by Pond5

Hamilton's Hidden Physical Challenge

In this Nerdy Note, I break down one of the most impressive moments in Hamilton: the rewind sequence, where the cast must hold physically demanding positions while Alexander Hamilton delivers key dialogue. It takes core strength, focus, timing, and total ensemble precision to make this moment work. Listen to the full Hamilton review in Episode #118. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/cAD4Ke8t03b Hamilton Broadway Review - George Washington | A.D. Weaver's George Washington Was Outstanding https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/2nGlg8t513b Hamilton's Hidden Sound & Lighting Design Detail https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/h4OX5ewN33b Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Moaning Myrtle on Broadway Perfection https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UsfEcbEk53b Thank you for watching & listening | Subscribe for more Nerdy Review Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 #hamilton #hamiltonthemusical #theather #broadway #broadwaytheatre #alexanderhamilton #theaterlife #broadwayreview #nerdynotes #behindthescenes #stageperformance #nccu #kruboyproductions #sillynerdywordypodcast

Hamilton: The Actors Playing Multiple Roles | Nerdy Note

Did you know one actor in Hamilton plays three different characters during the show? This Nerdy Note explores the demanding work behind Broadway's quick changes, multiple character arcs, choreography, and blocking that audiences may not notice during a live performance. (Also 2 people I didn't verbaly mention that portrayed 2 roles are Eddie Ortega (portrayed Hercules Mulligan & James Madison) | Nathan Haydel (portrayed John Laurens & Phillip Hamilton) Listen to the full Hamilton review in Episode #118. https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/cAD4Ke8t03b Hamilton Broadway Review - George Washington | A.D. Weaver's George Washington Was Outstanding https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/2nGlg8t513b Hamilton's Hidden Sound & Lighting Design Detail https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/h4OX5ewN33b Kennedy Caughell's Standout Vocals | Hell’s Kitchen at DPAC https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NIRKTuAk53b Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Moaning Myrtle on Broadway Perfection https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UsfEcbEk53b Thank you for watching & listening | Subscribe for more Nerdy Review Produced by Kruboy Productions LLC My main channel- Kruboy Productions https://www.youtube.com/@KRUBOY-PRODUCTIONS TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdypodcaster124 My 2nd channel Kruboy Productions Presents Nerdy Notes https://www.youtube.com/@KruboyProductionsPresentsNerdy 📝 Check out my blog now on SubStack https://substack.com/@nerdypodcaster12 #hamilton #hamiltonthemusical #broadway #behindthescenes #musicaltheatre #musicals #theather #broadwaytheatre #linmanuelmiranda #broadwaynerd #nerdynotes #livetheater #acting #actingskills #sillynerdywordypodcast #kruboyproductions #nccu Media by Pond5