Vilardi Digital Podcast

Most podcasts are interviews. This is a conversation. The Vilardi Digital Podcast brings together business owners, creators, marketers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and local legends for honest discussions about work, life, technology, creativity, and everything in between. Sometimes we're talking about real estate. Sometimes we're talking about building companies. Sometimes we're talking about the Tampa Bay music scene at 2 a.m. in 2004. If it's interesting, it's fair game. New episodes weekly produced by Vilardi Digital Studio.

Vilardi Digital Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Justin Vilardi | Vilardi Digital, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Justin Vilardi | Vilardi Digital hosts Vilardi Digital Podcast, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Can Police Lie to You? Know Your Rights | Criminal Defense Attorney Christina LaMaida | Ep. 25

  Oct 2, 202646 minS2

  Can police lie to you? Can they search your phone? Should you talk to them if you're innocent? And is saying "maybe I need a lawyer" actually enough? Justin sits down with criminal defense attorney Christina LaMaida, founder of LaMaida Law, P.A., for a conversation about what your rights actually look like when you're dealing with police, an arrest or a criminal accusation. Christina is a former Assistant Public Defender who has represented thousands of clients throughout Florida. She breaks down police questioning, searches, DUI arrests, public defenders, evidence, criminal trials and why trying to explain yourself can sometimes make a bad situation much worse. Then things get heavier. Justin and Christina debate the death penalty, whether the justice system can ever be certain enough to take someone's life, how evidence gets kept from juries and what happens when the quality of the attorneys themselves affects the outcome of a case. We also get into the side of criminal defense most people never see: mental health, clients in crisis, the emotional weight attorneys carry home and why Christina believes everyone deserves to have their story heard. This isn't Law & Order. It's what the system looks like from someone who's actually worked inside it. Learn more about Christina and LaMaida Law: https://yourstoryourvoice.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkheeleddefender/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaMaidaLaw This episode is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different. Anyone facing a legal matter should speak directly with a qualified attorney. The Vilardi Digital Podcast is filmed at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, Florida. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @vilardidigital TikTok: @vilardidigital YouTube: Vilardi Digital Website: www.vilardidigital.com Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

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  Episode #24

  One Match From the Olympics, Then Banned From Egypt | Vince Ruhumuliza | Ep. 24

  Sep 24, 202641 minS2

  Former professional beach volleyball player Vince Ruhumuliza has had a strange path through the sport. After growing up in Michigan, Vince moved to Florida to pursue beach volleyball, eventually packed up his life and moved to Rwanda, started Volleyball for Rwanda, competed internationally, and came within one match of qualifying for the Rio Olympics. That final match happened in Cairo. Vince and his partner lost 16-14 in the deciding game against Egypt. What followed included an altercation, an angry crowd, a security escort back to his hotel and, according to Vince, a ban from returning to Egypt on that passport. But this episode starts long before Rwanda. Justin and Vince go back more than 20 years to a very different downtown St. Petersburg, when Vince was giving Segway tours, local bands were still packing small clubs, downtown was a little dirtier, and social media hadn't turned every bar into a photo opportunity. They talk about Vince's professional volleyball career, the culture surrounding beach volleyball, his years in Africa, his near-Olympic run, returning to Florida, coaching athletes and what he's now building with Beach Volleyball Culture Club in St. Petersburg. It's a conversation about sports, travel, entrepreneurship, old St. Pete, taking chances and what happens when you build your life around something you actually love. Follow Vince and Beach Volleyball Culture Club: Website: https://volleyballculture.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachvolleyballculture/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beachvolleyballculture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585181109879 Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one-time purchases and 48% off subscriptions. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @vilardidigital TikTok: @vilardidigital YouTube: Vilardi Digital Website: www.vilardidigital.com Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

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  Episode #23

  From Salad Daddy to Senior Editor | VFX, Movies & The Art of Editing | Brad Lulas| Ep. 23

  Sep 16, 202628 minS2

  Brad Lulas has spent years making things look better after everyone else leaves the set. In this episode of the Vilardi Digital Podcast, Justin sits down with longtime friend and Senior Video Editor Brad Lulas to talk about video editing, VFX, After Effects, movies, storytelling and the tiny creative decisions that can completely change a finished piece. Brad and Justin go all the way back to working together at Carrabba’s before eventually reconnecting at Bluewater Media, where they worked together in commercial video production. Today, Brad works as a Senior Editor at Shoplifter Studios. They get into why two editors can take the exact same footage and create completely different stories, how professional editors find rhythm, when a close-up actually matters, green screen mistakes, motion tracking, rotoscoping and some of the movie effects that still blow them away. They also talk about The Prestige , Coco , 2001: A Space Odyssey , horror movies, bad editing trends, dating apps and what happens when one movie nerd finds another movie nerd. It is part editing conversation, part movie nerd session and part two old friends talking shit. Follow Brad: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brad_the_editor/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @vilardidigital TikTok: @vilardidigital YouTube: Vilardi Digital Website: www.vilardidigital.com Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

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  Episode #20

  The Roof, The Roof, The Roof Is On Fire | Roofing Scams, Insurance Claims & Storm Damage | O.C. Melton | Ep. 20

  Jul 13, 202636 minS2

  In this episode, Justin Vilardi sits down with O.C. Melton, co-owner of American Family Roofing, to talk about one of the biggest investments most people will ever make: their home. With experience as both an independent insurance adjuster and a licensed roofing contractor, O.C. offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how roofing claims, storm damage, insurance companies, and contractors actually work. Together they discuss roofing fraud, common homeowner mistakes, filing insurance claims after a storm, understanding your homeowners policy, why permits matter, how to choose a trustworthy contractor, and what every Florida homeowner should know before hurricane season. Whether you're replacing a roof, buying a home, or simply trying to protect your property, this episode is packed with practical advice that could save you thousands of dollars—and a lot of headaches. Topics include: • Roofing scams and contractor fraud • Storm damage and insurance claims • Understanding homeowners insurance • Roof inspections and maintenance • Why permits protect homeowners • Roofing materials and construction basics • Florida hurricanes and roof damage • Choosing the right roofing contractor • Family business and entrepreneurship • Building American Family Roofing Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @vilardidigital TikTok: @vilardidigital YouTube: Vilardi Digital Website: www.vilardidigital.com 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

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  Episode #19

  AI Made Our Old Songs Better Than We Did | Tommy Jamin | Ep. 19

  Jun 20, 20261h 18mS2

  Justin sits down with musician, producer, entrepreneur, and TrueFire VP of Content Tommy Jamin for a conversation that starts with Tampa Bay's local music scene and ends somewhere between artificial intelligence, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the future of human expression. Tommy and Justin first met more than 20 years ago while playing in different bands throughout the Tampa Bay area. Back then, success meant hanging flyers, promoting shows on MySpace, burning CDs, and hoping enough people showed up to justify the gas money. Today, a teenager with a laptop has access to tools more powerful than professional recording studios from that era. That shift becomes the foundation of a much bigger conversation. They discuss AI music tools like Suno, recreating old songs with artificial intelligence, whether technology is helping or hurting creativity, and why the real value of art may have less to do with the final product and more to do with the human experience behind it. They also explore Tommy's career with TrueFire, one of the world's largest online music education platforms, the changing music industry, entrepreneurship, side hustles, building products from scratch, and the story behind the Sack Sack. Whether you're a musician, creator, marketer, entrepreneur, business owner, or simply curious about where AI is taking us next, this episode offers a some thoughtful conversation about technology, creativity, and what still makes us human. Topics • AI-generated music and Suno • Music production and songwriting • The Tampa Bay music scene • MySpace, Napster, and the early internet • Creativity vs artificial intelligence • Entrepreneurship and side hustles • TrueFire and online music education • Building SAK Sack from scratch • The future of creative work • Why human experience still matters WATCH & LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LGmCu2H9qSQV7LV0VWnTk?si=bd426aba4f55470a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vilardi-digital-podcast/id1826412595 GUEST LINKS TrueFire: https://truefire.com SAK Sack: https://saksack.com VILARDI DIGITAL Website: https://vilardidigital.com Book a Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/vilardidigital/marketing-call SPONSORS Hop WTR https://click-myl.ink/2p8m9zyh Use code HOPCAST for $10 OFF. Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/MAGICMODE20 Use code MAGICMODE20 for 20% off one-time purchases and 48% off subscriptions. What do you think about Ai Music? Drop a comment below. And if you're thinking about starting a podcast, but need help, reach out. Send us Fan Mail Support the show The Vilardi Digital Podcast is recorded and produced at Vilardi Digital Studios in Trinity, FL; where bold stories and big ideas come to life. New episodes drop weekly/monthly. Follow & Connect: Instagram: @vilardidigital TikTok: @vilardidigital YouTube: Vilardi Digital Website: www.vilardidigital.com 🎧 Want to be a guest or record your own show in our studio? Book a session or apply to be on the pod here: vilardidigital.com/studio Vilardi Digital supports local businesses: Legendary Custom Merch — Fully custom apparel and merch that actually stands out. Vist their show room right here in Tarpon Springs or check them out online legendaryscreenprinting.com

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