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Half-Hour is hosted by Bryan Runion. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep 15: Group Dynamics" (14 November 2025, 27 minutes), "The Mask of Busyness (Audio Version)" (15 October 2025, 5 minutes), and "When Your Body Leads Before Your Brain (Audio Version)" (14 October 2025, 5 minutes).
Half-Hour publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Half-Hour is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Half-Hour requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Half-Hour's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Half-Hour are Performing Arts. Half-Hour has an arts audience.
Bryan Runion hosts Half-Hour, an arts podcast with 25 episodes published.
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<p>Some rooms get quiet in the wrong way. Not the focused kind of quiet, but the quiet that shows up when people start swallowing what they really think.<br>This episode looks at why that happens, what it costs, and how...
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<p>Read the full article on Half-Hour: https://itshalfhour.blog/the-mask-of-busyness/</p><p>We live in a world that rewards the full calendar, the quick response, and the doing. Especially in leadership roles, being...
<p>Read the full article on Half-Hour: https://itshalfhour.blog/leadership-in-the-heat-of-the-moment/</p>
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<p>Clarity sounds simple, but it always comes at a cost. Words, attention, and energy aren’t free. Every time you explain something to your team, you’re making an investment...and sometimes you overspend.</p><p>In this...
<p>Read more: https://itshalfhour.blog/what-we-practice-we-become/</p><p>There are those moments—rare, quiet ones—where something breaks through. When someone taps into something so real it cuts through the noise...
<p>Read more: https://itshalfhour.blog/redefine-professionalism-in-entertainment/</p><p><br /></p><p>“Stay in your lane.” You’ve probably heard it. Maybe not said outright, but in tone, in posture, in the way feedback...
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<p>How many times this week have you answered the question “How are you?” with the word busy? It rolls off the tongue so easily — a quick way to sound important, to keep people from looking too closely, or to convince...
<p>I'm digging into what happens when your body reacts before your brain can catch up — in a show call, a difficult conversation, or any high-pressure moment. I'll talk about why composure is a practiced skill, how to...
<p>What does it really mean to show up? In this episode of Half-Hour, we explore the quiet, powerful practice of presence — the kind that transforms a room, deepens trust, and reshapes how we lead. Drawing from a...
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<p>I take a step back to revisit something I wrote years ago that continues to shape how I lead, collaborate, and grow: my personal code of ethics. Originally written as a professional exercise, it’s become a compass...
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<p>Bryan sets the mission for the show: to bring real value to your leadership journey in live entertainment. He dives deep into what truly separates a good stage manager from a great one, beyond technical skills, and...
<p>Making a Freelance Life Work for You by Laura Zingle is an honest and empowering look at navigating a freelance career in theatre, live events, and production. Laura shares her journey from stage management student...
<p>Talking about money is uncomfortable. We get into the industry because we love the work, not because we want to haggle over pay. But just like in any profession, negotiating your salary—whether for a new job or a...
<p>We don’t need a corporate mandate to do the right thing. As leaders, we set the tone for how our teams operate. If we care about the future of this industry, we must ensure that talent isn’t just welcomed but truly...
<p>What’s the key to success? It’s not only about managing complex schedules or having the technical prowess to give you an edge; it’s mostly about the people we manage. How can you effectively lead such a diverse team...
<p>Are you just showing up, or are you making a difference? The distinction between participation and contribution can make or break a production. </p><p><br></p><p>Read the full article on Half-Hour...
<p>Ethical leadership isn’t just about making the “right” choices—it’s about building trust, fostering respect, and creating an environment where people feel valued. In the entertainment industry, where pressure and...
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<p>We explore the profound impact of culture on our professional lives. We dissect how workplace environments shape creativity and collaboration, from job satisfaction to innovation. Reflecting on the importance of...
<p>Bryan chats with Laura Zingle, a seasoned freelance stage manager based in San Diego, as she shares her journey through the unpredictable world of theater and live events. With a diverse background spanning theater...
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<p>Conflict can easily become an issue while working closely on live productions and often arise due to differences in opinion, misunderstandings, or even personality clashes. When conflicts are not resolved...
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