We Tawk FUNNY Podcast

Davenie and Herschel TAWK Funny

This week on We Tawk Funny, hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo welcome South Florida filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and husband-and-wife creative team Herschel Faber and Davini Faber. The duo shares the incredible journey behind their independent feature film Ethan Bloom, a heartfelt coming-of-age story that continues to captivate audiences and generate powerful word-of-mouth buzz throughout South Florida and beyond. From raising financing and securing talent to navigating the realities of independent filmmaking, Herschel and Davini provide an honest look at what it takes to bring a movie from script to screen. In this episode: * The story and inspiration behind Ethan Bloom * The challenges of financing and producing an independent film * Working with legendary casting director John Levy * The current state of the South Florida film industry * Hollywood, streaming, and the future of independent cinema * Stories involving Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Mike Epps, and Matthew McConaughey * Marriage, creativity, and building projects together * Davini's innovative work helping seniors age safely in their homes The conversation also explores New York roots, Long Island culture, filmmaking war stories, casting, acting, and the importance of supporting the arts and independent creators. If you're a filmmaker, actor, writer, creative entrepreneur, or simply love great movies, this episode is packed with inspiration, industry insight, and plenty of laughs. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation on We Tawk

Bill Marinella TAWKS Funny

Veteran casting director Bill Marinella joins We Tawk Funny for an entertaining and insightful conversation about his decades-long career in film and television, working on productions including Magic City, Pain & Gain, House of Cards, Drop Dead Diva, Cobra Kai, and countless true crime recreations.Bill shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood, explains how tax incentives transformed film production across the country, and discusses why major productions left Florida for states like Georgia, Kentucky, and Louisiana. He also opens up about the growing impact of AI on actors, casting directors, and the entertainment industry as a whole.Along the way, the conversation covers self-tape auditions, background acting, SAG low-budget productions, body doubles, producing independent films, working with stars like Michael Bay, Ralph Macchio, Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, Michael J. Fox, and more.Whether you're an aspiring actor, filmmaker, or simply a movie fan, this episode offers a fascinating look inside the business of Hollywood from someone who has lived it for decades.In This Episode:The rise and fall of film tax incentivesWhy productions moved from Florida to Georgia and beyondHow AI is changing HollywoodThe reality of self-tape auditionsCasting stories from major TV shows and moviesWorking with Michael Bay, Ralph Macchio, Greg Kinnear, and moreIndependent filmmaking in today's marketAdvice for aspiring actors and filmmakersBill Marinella Casting:billmarinellacasting.com#wetawkfunny #BillMarinella #castingdirector #hollywoodstories #filmindustry #acting #ai #magiccity #CobraKai #painandgain #HouseOfCards #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #podcastjunkeez #entertainmentpodcast #actorslife #filmproduction #moviebusiness #SAGAFTRA #BehindTheScenes

Scott Storick TAWKS Funny

On this episode of We Tawk Funny, Sharon and Joe sit down with insurance and wealth management expert Scott Stork for a candid conversation about life insurance, estate planning, long-term care, wills, trusts, and the difficult family conversations most people avoid. The discussion takes a deeply personal turn as Sharon shares the heartbreaking story of losing both her mother and her beloved Florida mom within days of each other, and the estate complications that followed. Scott explains why having your affairs in order is critical, how life insurance can protect more than just your family, and why healthcare directives, powers of attorney, and updated wills are essential for everyone—not just the wealthy. They also cover: * Life insurance myths and misconceptions * Term life vs. permanent life insurance * Long-term care planning * Estate planning mistakes families make * Why beneficiaries should be reviewed regularly * Healthcare power of attorney and living wills * Social Security timing strategies * Wealth management and retirement planning * Family disputes over inheritances * The importance of documenting your wishes Plus, the gang shares laughs about Boca Raton life, dating, restaurants, cigars, retirement, and of course, pizza from How Ya Doin Pizza. If you've ever wondered whether you're financially prepared for the unexpected, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-life lessons. Guest: Scott Stork National Life Group Website: ScottStork.org Subscribe, like, comment, and share for more entertaining conversations on comedy, culture, celebrity stories, and real-life topics that affect all of us. #WeTawkFunny #LifeInsurance #EstatePlanning #RetirementPlanning #WealthManagement #LongTermCare #WillsAndTrusts #FinancialPlanning #HealthcareProxy #SocialSecurity #BocaRaton #Podcast #InsuranceTips #FamilyInheritance #Retirement #FinancialFreedom #SharonPfeiffer #JoeRubo #NationalLifeGroup #EstateProtection

Rick Skyes TAWKS Funny

On this wild episode of the We Tawk Funny podcast, hosts Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo dive headfirst into hilarious and brutally honest conversations about dating, aging, relationships, sex, and the realities of getting older in today’s world. What starts as a candid discussion about modern romance quickly turns into complete chaos when South Florida personality and reality TV star Rick Sykes joins the show. Known from the hit Lifetime series Marrying Millions, Rick brings unbelievable stories from his outrageous life — from owning the largest strip club in Connecticut, getting arrested at 13 years old, smuggling drugs through Mexico, attending an all-girls college, building a motion picture studio empire, living in Brazil, partying on yachts, and becoming “Big D**k Rick” on reality television. Rick opens up about love, fame, his relationship with Erica from Marrying Millions, wild business ventures, celebrity encounters, art school adventures, and his completely unapologetic outlook on life. The chemistry between Rick, Sharon, and Joe creates nonstop laughs, outrageous one-liners, and one of the most unfiltered episodes We Tawk Funny has ever done. This episode is packed with comedy, crazy stories, adult humor, reality TV behind-the-scenes moments, and the kind of unpredictable conversation that only happens on We Tawk Funny. #WeTawkFunny #RickSykes #MarryingMillions #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #RealityTV #SouthFlorida #FunnyPodcast #JoeRubbo #SharonPfeiffer #BigDickRick #Entertainment #CelebrityStories #PodcastJunkeez #BocaRaton

LaShawnna Stanley TAWKS Funny

This week on We Talk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubo sit down with one of South Florida’s most respected casting directors, Lashana Stanley. From casting Harmony Korine’s cult classic The Beach Bum starring Matthew McConaughey, to working on major projects like Bad Boys, White Boy Rick, Burger King commercials, Gucci campaigns, and Netflix productions — Lashana shares unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment industry. The conversation dives into Miami casting culture, finding “real people” for film and television, celebrity encounters, Matthew McConaughey stories, working with Harmony Korine, Rihanna projects, production life, AI in Hollywood, entrepreneurship, relationships, masculine and feminine energy, and the reality of building a career in entertainment. Plus, Sharon shares hilarious stories from her time working on The Beach Bum and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, while Joe talks celebrity conventions, classic films, and South Florida entertainment culture. If you love movies, acting, comedy, casting, celebrity stories, filmmaking, or behind-the-scenes Hollywood conversations — this episode is for you. #WeTalkFunny #LashanaStanley #MatthewMcConaughey #BeachBum #HarmonyKorine #CastingDirector #MiamiFilm #Hollywood #PodcastJunkeez #SharonPfeiffer #JoeRubo #EntertainmentPodcast #BadBoys #TheIrishman #ComedyPodcast