Dec 31, 202545 min
Summary: In the final, bonus episode of Hollywood IQ podcast season one, host Ri-Karlo Handy and Bree Frank dive into the shifting landscape of media, entertainment, and creative careers. The pair discuss the decline of...
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Hollywood IQ
Hosted by Ri-Karlo Handy · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Hollywood IQ is a community where creators, storytellers, and innovators come together. We explore the strategies and tools you need to thrive in film, TV, digital content, and music — bridging the gap between Hollywood’s legacy industry and today’s fast-moving digital creator economy. Each week, we break down the business of creativity, sharing insights and lessons that help turn passion into profit — together.
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What is Hollywood IQ about?
Hollywood IQ is a community where creators, storytellers, and innovators come together. We explore the strategies and tools you need to thrive in film, TV, digital content, and music, bridging the gap between Hollywood’s legacy industry and today’s fast-moving digital creator economy.
Who hosts Hollywood IQ?
Hollywood IQ is hosted by Ri-Karlo Handy. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has Hollywood IQ covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Bonus Episode! Hollywood IQ 114: How to Strategize for the Creator Economy, Part 2 (feat. Bree Frank)" (31 December 2025, 45 minutes), "Hollywood IQ 113: How to Strategize for the Creator Economy, Part 1 (feat. Adam Fowler)" (30 December 2025, 26 minutes), and "Hollywood IQ 112: The Art of Networking, Without Being Annoying w/ Daniel Rosenberg" (23 December 2025, 27 minutes).
How often does Hollywood IQ publish?
Hollywood IQ publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hollywood IQ?
Booking probability for Hollywood IQ is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hollywood IQ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hollywood IQ's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Hollywood IQ?
The strongest fits for Hollywood IQ are Film & Video. Hollywood IQ has a business audience.
About the host
Ri-Karlo Handy hosts Hollywood IQ, a business podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Dec 30, 202526 min
Synopsis: Creative types tend to shy away from economic strategy, writing it off as something for the suits. But in today’s creator economy, knowing your audience and distribution method are as essential as the quality...
- Dec 23, 202527 min
Synopsis : In this episode of Hollywood IQ, host Ri-Karlo Handy speaks with Daniel Rosenberg , a leader in the entertainment tech space and master networker. The pair share their secrets to networking and building...
- Dec 16, 202545 min
Synopsis: In Hollywood, those who work on stagecraft positions (including costuming, lighting, editing, and production roles) typically jump from gig to gig. With such intermittent jobs, there’s no consistent employer...
- Dec 9, 202534 min
Synopsis : Don’t knock a job a the makeup counter — it’s what led to a decades-long career for hair stylist and makeup artist Keshia Smith, who has led hair and makeup departments for television and film productions...
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Episode #9
Hollywood IQ 109: Why Apprenticing is the Best Hollywood School w/ Dalia Soto-Beltrán & Danielle Kim
Dec 2, 202548 minSynopsis : In a special Giving Tuesday episode of Hollywood IQ, Handy Foundation alums Dalia Soto-Beltrán (assistant editor and producer) and Danielle Kim (assistant editor) talk with host, Ri-Karlo Handy, about how...
- Nov 25, 202522 min
In this episode of Hollywood IQ, host Ri-Karlo Handy talks with documentary filmmaker Ryland Engelhart ( Kiss the Ground , Common Ground ) about how he went from a restaurateur and advocate in the wellness and food...
- Nov 18, 202534 min
Synopsis: Sick of ghost jobs and unanswered LinkedIn messages? In this episode, Host Ri-Karlo Handy and special guest, Senior Executive Producer (Amazon Studios) and Hue You Know founder Bree Frank , share hard-earned...
- Nov 11, 202542 min
Synopsis : In this episode of Hollywood IQ, Host Ri-Karlo Handy speaks with his brother and special guest, Charles Handy , about Charles’ journey from the military to the Hollywood edit bay. The brothers discuss how to...
- Nov 4, 202522 min
In this episode of Hollywood IQ, Ri-Karlo Handy sit with Tamra Goins, Managing Partner & Head of Comedy at Innovative Artists. Tamra's takes us on her journey starting out as a 16-year-old rapper, finding fame early...
- Oct 28, 202539 min
Want to create social change in Hollywood? In this episode, host Ri-Karlo Handy gets Ashlee’s best advice for how to start and scale a nonprofit — and make the biggest impact. Ri-Karlo and Ashley also delve into the...
- Oct 21, 202541 min
In this special episode of Hollywood IQ, we listen to two comedy professionals, Mitchell Marchand and Jay Rich. Interspersed throughout are insights on both of their journeys, and how each person got to where they are...
- Oct 14, 202541 min
In this episode of Hollywood IQ, Oji Singletary, showrunner of The Braxtons, which drops this week, shares his incredible journey from growing up in Black Hollywood family, to becoming one of the most trusted...
- Oct 7, 202523 min
In this episode of Hollywood IQ, we sit with Amy Woods, Media Arts Teacher at Northview High School in Covina, California. In this episode, Amy breaks down the pre-apprenticeship program through the Handy Foundation and...
Episode #1
Coming Soon: Hollywood IQ
Sep 24, 20252 minIn this trailer episode, host Ri-Karlo Handy shares the vision behind Hollywood IQ : a show dedicated to exploring the thought process behind building creative businesses. Whether it's producing blockbuster films or...
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