Tonight I sit down with Michael Mandaville—writer, filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur—for a deep dive into storytelling across film, novels, and independent media.
Michael holds a Master’s degree from USC’s prestigious Professional Writing Program and has worked as a Producer, Line Producer (PGA), and Unit Production Manager (DGA) on major projects including the Taken series (produced by Luc Besson, starring Liam Neeson), Havoc with Anne Hathaway, The Kiss with Terence Stamp, and American History X. He also produced the indie feature The Almighty Fred and directed the award-winning films Into the Flames and Conviction, with Conviction winning Best Screenplay at the Culver City Film Festival.
As a novelist, Michael is the author of the award-winning thriller series Stealing Thunder (Thrillspy Award winner), the murder mystery Murder in the City of Light, and the literary magical realism novel Journey So Dreams May Come. His work spans screenplays, plays, documentaries, commercials, and online media.
With a background in philosophy (UC Santa Barbara) and formal film training at Columbia College–Hollywood, Michael brings a unique depth to his stories—blending action, mystery, meaning, and imagination.
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Michael Mandaville
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Protecting a republic is not somebody else’s job. It starts with ordinary citizens who are willing to read, question, debate honestly, and stay engaged rather than surrender their judgment to institutions, experts, or political tribes. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this is a conversation about responsibility, civic courage, and the discipline of doing your own thinking.
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Well, that's the question we're tackling on tonight's Joe Rooz Show.
My guest is Chase Russell, an Air Force veteran, political strategist, and author of Winning Without Millions.
We talk about the realities of running a political campaign, the role money plays in elections, how political messaging works, and whether technology and AI are changing the game for better or worse.
And, naturally, I have a few opinions of my own. Imagine that. 😂
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Here's something I'd love to hear from the community:
Do you think a candidate with strong ideas and a relatively small budget can realistically win an election today, or has campaign fundraising become too powerful?
Drop your thoughts below. I'm interested in hearing where everyone stands.
— Joe Rooz
Today, I want to take a moment to celebrate my Uncle Karl, who turns 75 today!
So today, we salute you!
Here's wishing you good health, happiness, plenty of laughter, and many more birthdays to come.
Happy 75th Birthday, Uncle Karl! ❤️
Eric Robinson joins me for a conversation that goes well beyond FBI war stories.
After 12 years in Christian ministry, Eric joined the FBI and spent the next 24 years as a Special Agent—including 15 years on SWAT. We get into interrogations, human behavior, counterterrorism, what TV gets wrong about the FBI, and the strange adjustment that comes when the job that helped define you is suddenly over.
And yes—the show starts with Eric immediately busting my balls because it took me three tries to get the opening right. 😂
🎙️ From Preacher to FBI Agent: Inside a 24-Year Career | Eric Robinson
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