My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

Through my years of experience, I've

recognized two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars, or behind-the-scenes

staff, have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories,

which offer a glimpse into their lives and the evolution of their life stories.

This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information on how they evolve into their chosen career.

We will delve into their journey to stardom, discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of

entertainment.

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville.

Joining us today is Peter Samuelson.

He's known for producing iconic films like Revenge of the Nerds and Wild.

He's also co-founded charities alongside the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

He's a fantastic storyteller with the heart of an advocate.

He's just written a book entitled Finding Happy. He has such

great stories to tell and we're truly delighted to have him here. Thanks for joining us.

Well, it's a pleasure and I think this could be a very interesting conversation. Yes, I certainly

agree and I'm looking forward to our conversation. Now, if you would, give us a little update about what you're doing in your current project.

So, I'm two things. I'm a film producer with two thousand films under my belt. That's how I've raised a family and paid the mortgage. Then I've

taken the same toolkit laterally across to founding charities. One of them with Steven Spielberg,

that's Starlight. That makes seriously ill children happier and mitigates their pain. First Star

propels high school age foster kids into colleges and

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