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AvA LIVE

Warner Bailey

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 22

⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of Assistants vs. Agents. Built to provide a roadmap for the next generation. 🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on Spotify

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Ari Emanuel, Matt Damon's Odyssey Stunt Double & Craziest Assistant Story

Episode 29

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 01:09:08

On this episode of AvA LIVE: Ari Emanuel, executive chair and CEO of TKO and executive chairman of WME Group, joins the show to talk about his new book Roll the Calls, from his months in the WME mailroom to working as an assistant for Bruce Vinokour and Bill Haber. He weighs in on whether the mailroom is still a viable path, why AI is “the greatest average,” and why he doesn’t have much patience for assistants who think Hollywood is leaving them a worse industry. Stunt performer Devyn Dalton, Matt Damon’s stunt double in The Odyssey, breaks down how she prepped in three weeks, the craziest stunts of her career, and what AI could mean for performers.

Hollywood Hanging co-host Kristen Tepper joins the studio for the news, covering the buzz around Nathan Fielder’s You Can See Everything, the Netflix layoffs and Peter Rice’s arrival, and why creators are now the smartest bet in the industry. Blossom founder and former CAA agent Saul Goldberg kicks off a new segment, Hollywood Horror Stories, with the maddest assistant story you’ll hear: a Maserati, a runaway gate and a very unlucky Volkswagen.

PLUS: Warner recaps AvA LIVE IRL at the Wiltern, with a clip of Jason Blum’s advice to the audience; Kira Joe rounds up the week’s Leading Ladies, including Giggly Squad’s historic Madison Square Garden date; and Stella debuts a new movie marketing segment.

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Matt Belloni on the future of working in Hollywood + Mary Beth Barone's GRAMMYs push

Episode 28

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 01:19:11

On this episode of AvA LIVE: Puck founding partner Matthew Belloni joins the show to play Career Ladder, ranking which Hollywood paths he’d still recommend to a 22-year-old, from talent agent to animator to trade journalist. He also weighs in on Netflix’s layoffs, federal tax credits, and why the platforms hold the most power in the business. Buchwald VP Sheri Talkovksy takes us inside the theater business and her work with Maleah Joi Moon, from Hell’s Kitchen to Netflix’s A Different World.

Comedian Mary Beth Barone plays a round of Would You Rather: Stand-Up Edition and makes the case for her Grammy campaign for Galaxy Brain in a category where only four women have ever won. Campus Launch founder Jake Motyl explains how he left investment banking to build viral sorority activations, including the Baywatch trailer campaign for Fox. Two UT Austin juniors break down Longhorn Artist Connect, the student-run talent agency now on three campuses.

PLUS: Kira Joe rounds up the week’s Leading Ladies, we head to ACL for an Unsung Heroes interview with BUNT., and Warner announces Jason Blum and Reece Feldman for AvA LIVE IRL at the Wiltern this Sunday, October 18th.

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Live Nation's Big Creator Bet, Artists vs. The Record Industry, WME's next gen program & SFK

Episode 27

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 • Duration 51:27

On this episode of AvA LIVE: Scott and Alexis Fisher break down Creator Nation, their joint venture with Live Nation. WME's Head of Community Janelle English talks about breaking into entertainment and what real inclusion in Hollywood looks like. Musician Scott Helman unpacks "Mr. Record Label" and the reality of major-label deals for small artists. Serena Kerrigan (SFK) shares the story behind "Let's F*cking Date," plus a detour into mini dachshunds.

We also go behind the scenes at ACL with the food and beverage team that keeps the festival fed, and Kira Jo rounds up this week's Leading Ladies, including Pamela Abdy, Dana Goldberg and women in vertical media.

PLUS: The news rundown covers the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger closing, the Warner Bros. water tower getting repainted ASAP, and the Belloni beef at Bloomberg Screentime.

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Inside YouTube's Coachella deal, Spotify’s AI Debate & Rolling Loud's Movie

Episode 26

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 01:07:14

YouTube’s Coachella livestream, Spotify’s response to AI music, and the story behind Rolling Loud’s new movie. This week on AvA LIVE, Warner Bailey dives into the business of music, festivals, and live events.On this episode of AvA LIVE:YouTube’s Head of Live Music Ali Rivera breaks down the Coachella partnership through 2030, how livestreaming changed the festival experience, and YouTube’s documentary partnership with BLACKPINK’s Lisa.Country artist Julia Cole and Neon Coast founder Martha Earls discuss the artist-manager relationship, building a fanbase through consistency, and turning social media momentum into a touring career.Spotify’s Global Head of Music Content and Partnerships Joe Hadley responds to our community’s questions about artist pay and AI-generated music, explains Fresh Finds Forward, and shares why Spotify is investing in video.Rolling Loud co-founder Matt Zingler and filmmaker Jeremy Garelick share the real father-son story behind Rolling Loud: The Movie, the chaos of filming at an actual festival, and how Owen Wilson ended up onstage with Travis Scott.Medium Rare co-founders Adam Richman and Joe Silberzweig break down building events with Shaq, Guy Fieri, and John Summit, turning The Roommates Show into a festival, and using sponsorships to reduce the financial risk of live events.Plus: Leading Ladies, this week’s VMAs memes, and updates on Battle of the Mailrooms and AvA LIVE: IRL at The Wiltern.

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ODESZA'S Agent, Josh Richards, Made on YouTube Recap, NFL SZN outlook & Amanda Hirsch

Episode 25

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 01:12:42

On this episode of AvA LIVE: Publish Press writer Hannah Doyle breaks down everything that came out of YouTube's Made on YouTube event — from video A/B testing to serialized Shorts — plus SNL's latest creator hires and California's new political ad disclosure law. Josh Richards and his CrossCheck Studios co-founder Chris Sautel talk selling Read the Room to Fox Creator Studios, breaking out of the "influencer" label, and why they'd rather cold-email than wait for permission.

The NFL's Paula Nagon explains how she pivoted from Condé Nast and People into sports comms, and how the league is leaning into fashion, music and "helmets-off storytelling" to reach new fans. Agent Jay Moss recounts discovering ODESZA at a Bellingham club show and fields a career question live from an NYU student in the chat. Not Skinny But Not Fat's Amanda Hirsch looks back on interviewing Erin Foster in her one-bedroom apartment during COVID, taking her show to Hulu with Get Real, and why she's still deciding whether touring is right for her.

PLUS: Sarah Jane Coleman debuts a new segment, No Context News, tackling the Paramount-Warner Bros. settlement and the Suno lawsuit with zero preparation and maximum confidence; Kira Jo rounds up the week's Leading Ladies; and Warner announces Battle of the Mailrooms, a talent-agency showdown coming October 4th.

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Emmys Hottest Takes, Red Flats Queen, US Open's Riddler & Mario Dedivanovic

Episode 24

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 01:06:33

From working with Kim Kardashian to building MAKEUP BY MARIO, going behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, and stumping tennis’s biggest stars at the US Open, this week’s AvA LIVE goes inside entertainment, beauty, fashion, and sports with the people making it happen.Plus: breaking down the 2026 Emmys and previewing Global Citizen Festival’s star-studded lineup.ON THIS EPISODE:💄 Mario Dedivanovic, Founder & CEO of MAKEUP BY MARIO, joins us to discuss his journey from Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist to beauty founder.👠 Erin Gillman, VIP assistant, PR professional, and the “Red Flats Queen,” takes us inside New York Fashion Week.🎾 Sharif Cobb, the US Open’s “Riddler,” joins us to talk about stumping some of the biggest names in tennis.🏆 Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes, breaks down what the Emmys got right, what they got wrong, and what’s next for television.🌍 Hugh Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Citizen, previews the 2026 festival, with Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean leading the lineup.🎤 AvA correspondents Kira Joe, SJ, and Brent join us in the studio for “Leading Ladies” and the Emmys categories you missed.

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Is AI taking your job?, Investing $250M in creators, Running the largest national touring festival

Episode 23

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 01:06:20

On this episode of AvA LIVE: "All the Cool Girls Get Fired" co-authors Laura Brown and Christina O'Neill open up about getting fired within 14 months of each other, why taking "no" for an answer isn't always a bad thing, and their dream guest for the Cool Girls podcast. Ogilvy's Reid Litman breaks down his Gen Z research and why building your career right now is a lot like building a brand: relationships over algorithms.

The Atlantic's CEO Nicholas Thompson talks getting fired from his first job in under 60 minutes, getting kidnapped in Morocco, and why media might be the most meritocratic profession left. Breakaway Music Festival co-founder Adam Lynn traces the festival's path from a BYOB cornfield show in Athens, Ohio to the largest touring festival in the country. CAA's Tucker Brown explains how the Dude Perfect deal reshaped how private equity thinks about creator businesses, and takes on a round of creator-economy hot takes.

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A DreamWorks Assistant Sold His Spec To HBO + Creators of FX's Adults + Daniel Lubetzky

Episode 22

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 01:09:29

A DreamWorks assistant just sold his spec script to HBO. THE HOLLYWOOD DREAM IS ALIVE AND WELL. Kalos Chu joins AvA LIVE to tell the incredible story of how he went from working as an assistant to selling Imposter. Also this week: KIND Snacks founder and Shark Tank investor Daniel Lubetzky launches his new project, Build or Break, which explores the defining failures behind highly successful people, and shares the setbacks that shaped his own career. Silent House Studios President Alex Reardon takes us behind the scenes of designing live shows for Tyler, the Creator, The Weeknd and Avicii. Proof Film Festival founder Imani Davis breaks down the future of movie theaters and indie film. Plus, Adults creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw unpack the FX comedy’s breakout second season.

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Daniel Mac, Debra Lee, Slow Ventures’ Jack Raines, Morning Brew’s Macy & Publicis’ Chris Pearson

Episode 21

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 01:16:02

On this episode of AvA LIVE: Chris Pearson of Publicis Groupe breaks down the changing world of NIL, brand partnerships and what college athletes need to know about building their businesses. Creator Daniel Mack takes us inside the rise of What Do You Do For a Living?, from leaving his finance job after a viral TikTok to building a career in the creator economy. Former BET Networks CEO Debra Lee reflects on her 32 years at BET, the future of cable and streaming, and what Hollywood still needs to do to improve diversity and representation.

Jack Raines of Slow Ventures shares lessons from his new book Young Money and explains why your 20s may be the best time to take career risks and reinvent yourself. Morning Brew’s Macy takes us behind the scenes of Out There, breaks down what it takes to build a career on camera, and shares why she believes human-made creative work will become even more valuable in the age of AI. Finally, Berklee College of Music senior Lillian Diaz shares what she learned from her Live Nation internship, how she approached a competitive job search, and the advice she has for students trying to break into entertainment.

PLUS: SJ joins us in studio for the AvA merch drop, we give away full merch collections to two viewers, and Kira Jo returns with this week’s Leading Ladies in entertainment.

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Ari Shaffir, glamBOT Cole, Bustle's Editor-In-Chief, JT Barnett, Mt. Joy & Hollywood Camera Ops

Episode 20

Thursday, August 20, 2026 • Duration 01:23:48

On this episode of AvA LIVE: Cole Walliser, the director behind E!'s Glam Bot, takes us behind the scenes of awards season and the red carpet — from Miley Cyrus dance battles to a decade at the Emmys — and reacts live to the internet's harshest takes on the creator economy. Comedian Ari Shafir talks about cutting his teeth at the Comedy Store, the upside of social media for stand-up, and why Joe Rogan is the most misunderstood guy in the business.

Bustle editor-in-chief Charlotte Owen explains why AI is making generic content worthless, what she learned assisting at Vanity Fair, and why niche beats scale. Creator and Core founder JT Barnett breaks down how a weekend coffee pop-up became a magnet for LA's creatives. Cinematographer Kira Upin shares what actually goes into building an image on set, including one wild story about faking a blood-spitting punch. Finally, Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn talks touring, luck, and getting championed by Wayne Rooney backstage in DC.

PLUS: SJ returns for the weekly news rundown, a new segment called Shreddit puts anti-creator hot takes through an actual shredder, and Kira Joe rounds up the week's Leading Ladies of Entertainment.

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