3D Rigger – Jasmeldy Diaz

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Ever wonder how game characters move? Today, Tiberius talks with Jasmeldy Diaz, a 3D rigger and animator who brings digital characters to life. She explains what rigging is (making the “skeleton” inside a 3D model), the tools she uses, and how patience and practice make all the difference. We also chat about video games, books, and how to get started in 3D.
What you’ll learn:
• What 3D rigging is and why it matters
• Maya vs. Blender (plus free tools to start)
• How reading and games inspire character ideas
• Tips for teens: patience, practice, and learning software
• Career goals (video games!) and building a portfolio
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Authorization Expert – Damien WhoKnows

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This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with Damien — supervisor in a hospital authorization department, former restaurant worker, food truck guy, physical therapy assistant, and current podcaster. (Yes… all of that. We checked. He’s real.)
We talk about:
 What “authorizations” even means in a hospital (spoiler: without it, you can’t get care).
 Why health insurance makes everything harder than it needs to be.
 Why he calls the healthcare system “a necessary evil.”
 How it feels telling someone, “You can’t get the treatment you need,” even when it’s life or death.
 What skills you need if you want to work in medical approvals (hint: empathy, Microsoft Excel, and being able to talk to people without freaking out).
 Why he thinks health care should not depend on how rich you are or where you work.
#TheTiberiusShow #Healthcare #PodcastLife #AuthorizationDept #MathCorners #HeartOfALion #KidsInMedia #StayInSchool #RemainRoamReturn
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Entrepreneur and Media Host – Deb Drummond

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In this episode, Tiberius talks with entrepreneur, media coach, speaker, and podcast host Deborah Drummond.
Deb tells the story of starting 7 companies, launching a women’s media channel, going on a world book tour, and helping people share their voice on stage and on podcasts. She explains how she went from music to health and wellness, why she believes in “showing up,” and what it really takes to build something big.
They talk about:
• What “holistic wellness” really means
• Why most podcasts fail after 7 episodes
• How kids can start a business the right way
• How to avoid burnout when you’re working nonstop
• Why respect and follow-through still matter
• What she teaches her own kids about business
• Whether AI is good or dangerous for creators
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Water Conservation Coordinator – Deirdre Irwin

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Tiberius Boy sits down with Deirdre Irwin to unpack where our tap water really comes from (the Floridan Aquifer), how springs like Wekiwa connect to it, and why over-pumping + over-watering lawns puts our waterways at risk.
In this episode:
• What “water conservation” actually means (it’s really just not wasting!)
• The Floridan Aquifer explained — limestone, recharge, and why it’s “constrained”
• How much a yard watering cycle really uses (≈ 1,000 gallons!) and smart ways to cut it
• Florida Water Star® homes: design choices that save 40–50% more water
• Easy kid wins: turn off the tap while brushing, fix leaky toilet flappers, and spot your toilet’s gallons-per-flush
• Why rain sensors (required in FL) matter and how HOAs can stop wasting thousands of gallons
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Graphic Novelist – Ryan Estrada

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This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Ryan Estrada — artist, writer, world traveler, and accidental lion-dodger — to talk about creativity, courage, and the adventures that come with following your passion.
In this episode:
• What it’s really like to work on Garfield and Star Trek
• How a six-year-old landed his first professional comic gig
• The wild stories behind Banned Book Club — a book so powerful it became banned itself!
• Life lessons from sleeping through typhoons, skinny-dipping with piranhas, and almost being eaten by lions
• Why mistakes and “not-my-jam” moments can become your greatest teachers
• The truth about AI in the creative world — is it helping or hurting artists?
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Astronomer – John Hill

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Today’s guest is literally out of this world. 🚀
Astronomer John Hill (Astronomer Emeritus, University of Arizona) helped build the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT)—two 8.4-meter mirrors on a 600-ton mount—and co-founded the Mirror Lab that makes those massive, lightweight honeycomb mirrors.
We talk about:
• What astronomers actually do now (hint: no eyepiece—screens & spectra!)
• How the LBT works and why “binocular” = two giant mirrors working together
• Why mountaintops beat backyards (and when space telescopes are worth the $$$)
• Adaptive optics and that jaw-dropping visible-light image of Io’s volcanoes
• The Mirror Lab’s biggest uh-oh: a 2-ton glass leak—and the $400k recovery
• Careers: the math/physics/CS you need, plus real talk on schedules & all-nighters
• AI in astronomy: helpful tool, not a replacement
• Math Corner: resolving power—how far apart do the mirrors need to be?
• Heart of a Lion: choosing nobility and honoring first responders
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Wikimedian – Lane Rasberry

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How reliable is Wikipedia, really? Today Tiberius sits down with Lane Rasberry, a professional Wikimedian-in-Residence at the University of Virginia, to unpack how articles are written, fact-checked, and kept up to date across 300+ languages. Lane shares why he started (yep, as a mischievous student!), how conflicts between editors get resolved, and what makes Wikipedia different from old-school paper encyclopedias. We dig into AI’s role, online civility, libraries vs. the internet, and even do a fun Math Corners segment modeling traffic spikes when a pop star drops a surprise album.
What you’ll learn
• How Wikipedia’s community fact-checking really works
• Why sources matter more than “experts” on-wiki
• Differences between Wikipedia and printed encyclopedias
• Handling editor disputes with empathy and process
• Where AI helps (and where it worries Lane)
• Why teens absolutely can start editing—safely and smartly
• Math Corners: modeling a 7-day pageview surge after a surprise album drop
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The Reveller’s Hour – Halie Smith

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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, theater director, producer, and founder of the Reveller’s Hour Theatre Company, Halie Smith, shares how she turned a childhood love of musicals into a career bringing stories to life on stage. She explains why she chose the nonprofit route, the real challenges of funding and sponsorships, and what makes theater such a rewarding (and sometimes unpredictable) path. From cabarets and Shakespeare to original works, Hailey gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the art, business, and heart of running a theater company.
What you’ll hear:
 Origin story: from her grandmother showing The Sound of Music to launching her own theater company in 2023
 Nonprofit path: why many theater companies go nonprofit and how education plays a central role
 Resourceful producing: deciding shows based on budget, rights, and available cast/designers
 Performing vs. backstage: how she transitioned from acting to sound, lighting, and leadership
 Business challenges: fundraising, sponsorships, and turning passion into sustainable work
 Live theater lessons: when fire alarms interrupt Macbeth and why imperfection is part of the magic
 Adapting to COVID: shifting into online/Zoom theater and podcasting to stay connected
 Kid-friendly shows: current performances, cabarets, and her future plans for youth programming
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Puppeteer – Kevin Williams

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This episode of The Tiberius Show spotlights a true maker-at-heart: puppeteer, comic artist, writer, and storyteller Kevin L. Williams, creator of Muley the Mule. We go from first sketches inspired by Peanuts to building live-hand puppets, auditioning for the Jim Henson Company and Disney, and surviving on-stage hiccups with quick thinking and teamwork. Muley drops by to share the show’s core message—peace, joy, kindness, and a whole lot of fun—and we dig into how kids can start puppeteering, practice performance skills, and plan stories like a pro.
What you’ll learn
• How comics led Kevin to puppetry and the birth of Muley the Mule
• Live stage vs. TV puppetry: staging, retakes, and why coordination matters
• Inside complex characters like Yoda: multi-performer “puppet dance” explained
• Audition lessons from Henson/Disney and handling live show “uh-oh” moments
• Kid-friendly starter tips: voice, focus, eye line, mouth sync, and stamina drills
• Creative process: beating writer’s block, collaborating with friends, and timing a script
• Tools of the trade: from Bristol board and inks to arm-rods and live-hand builds
• Thoughtful take on AI vs. human-made art and why heart still matters
Interactive prompts
• If you’re starting puppetry: what character would you bring to life first—and why?
• What’s tougher: keeping eye focus on camera, or lip-syncing to syllables?
• For young artists: do you storyboard before you write, or write first and board later?
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Filmmaker – Josh Mason

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In this episode of The Tiberius Show, filmmaker and studio owner Josh Mason breaks down how he turns video games and pop culture into fan films, why he skipped film school, and how he actually makes a living doing this stuff. We dig into resourceful producing, rain-soaked shoots that turned out better than planned, and the business side that keeps the cameras rolling. What you’ll hear
· Origin story: from a high school To Kill a Mockingbird project to a full-time career
· Fan films 101: legal lines, what “don’t monetize” really means, and why some projects explode without huge budgets
· Resource-driven creativity: picking Tomb Raider because the right actor and cosplay were available
· Producing on a shoestring: Zelda vs. Mario budgets, where money helps and where ideas win
· When things go wrong: filming in the rain, protecting gear, adapting fast
· Business model: spinning fan-film attention into real client work and a digital marketing agency
· Self-taught path: gear, editing, leadership on set, and what film school might not teach
· New project reveal: “Cinematic Adventure,” a love letter to movies set in a theater where films come to life
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