Heroes of the Mediascape – Details, episodes & analysis

HERO: Lance Laster

BIO: adjunct professor, musician, podcaster, sports enthusiast

LOCATIONS:

• Lance on X: https://x.com/sirlancelaster
• AHOTA on X: https://x.com/donotfailourpod
• Always Hold On To Arrow: https://www.spreaker.com/show/donotfailourpod
• Training Montage: https://www.spreaker.com/show/training-montage-a-sports-movie-podcast

Recorded in August 2025.

YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0iEnlNTUhI

Business Inquiries: heroscapepod@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heroes-of-the-Mediascape/61577199272462/

X: https://x.com/HOTMpodcast

OVM: https://www.oakvalleymediallc.com/home

Support the Show: https://heroes-of-the-mediascape.captivate.fm/support

Enjoy the first look at the podcast in the brand-new teaser trailer! Join us as we explore the vast media landscape in search of its finest creatives.

Host: Daryn Kirscht

Podcast Link - Audio Version: https://player.captivate.fm/show/c048...

Business Inquiries: heroscapepod@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heroes-of-the-Mediascape/61577199272462/

X: https://x.com/HOTMpodcast

OVM: https://www.oakvalleymediallc.com/

Support the Show: https://heroes-of-the-mediascape.capt...

Featured in this podcast episode is acclaimed film critic, marketing specialist, author, and podcaster, Byron Lafayette. In our conversation, Byron reveals which recent podcast episode of his cracked the top 2% of all podcasts, marketing a successful religious TV show, and the current state of the journalism field.

LOCATING BYRON LAFAYETTE:

• Vero True Social: @byronlafayette
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byron.lafayette.58/
• X: Byron Lafayette (@ByronLafayette) / X
• Viralhare: Home
• 25YL: https://25yearslatersite.com/author/byron-lafayette/
• IFCA: Independent Film Critics of America -
• Under the Lens: Under The Lens with Byron Lafayette • A podcast on Spotify for Creators
• DCEU and Me: DCEU and Me • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

YouTube Version: Is True Journalism DEAD? | Byron Lafayette | #3

Support the Show: Support Heroes of the Mediascape

Recorded in December 2025.

LOCATING HOTM:

Business Inquiries: heroscapepod@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heroes-of-the-Mediascape/61577199272462/

X: https://x.com/HOTMpodcast

OVM: https://www.oakvalleymediallc.com/home

HERO: Liam Quane

BIO: author, filmmaker, photographer

LOCATIONS:

• Vero: @liamquane
• LinkedIn: Liam Quane - Specificity Archives | LinkedIn
• YouTube: Specificity Archives - YouTube
• Goodreads: Books by Liam Quane (Author of Road to Juneau)
• Road to Juneau: Amazon.com: Road to Juneau eBook : Quane, Liam: Kindle Store
• IMDB: Liam Quane - IMDb

YouTube Version: Deeper Meaning in Storytelling | Liam Quane | #2

Support the Show: Support Heroes of the Mediascape

Recorded in October 2025.

Business Inquiries: heroscapepod@gmail.com

Facebook: Heroes of the Mediascape | Facebook

X: Heroes of the Mediascape (@HOTMpodcast) / X

OVM: Oak Valley Media

Featured in this podcast episode is the University of Minnesota, Morris' reference and instruction librarian, Peter Bremer. In our conversation, we discuss his unique author career and how COVID-19 factored in, his favorite circulation desk work study student, and why he claims libraries are currently "under assault."

LOCATING PETER BREMER:

• Website: https://peterbremer.weebly.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.bremer.315/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersiobhan24/

YouTube Version: Why Libraries Still Matter | Peter Bremer | #5

Recorded in March 2026.

Support the Show: Support Heroes of the Mediascape

LOCATING HOTM:

Business Inquiries: heroscapepod@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heroes-of-the-Mediascape/61577199272462/

X: https://x.com/HOTMpodcast

OVM: https://www.oakvalleymediallc.com

Featured in this podcast episode is martial artist, voiceover artist, musician, score composer, and fan/friend of film director Zack Snyder, Geraldo Côrtes. We talk about Geraldo's dream audiobook project, his hot take about WATCHMEN, and a lightsaber duel at Zack Snyder's house.

LOCATING GERALDO CÔRTES:

• Instagram: Geraldo Côrtes (@geraldocortesvox) • Instagram photos and videos
• Vero True Social: https://vero.co/geraldocortes
• SoundCloud: Stream geraldocortes music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

YouTube Version: Arts Maestro Celebrating BATMAN V SUPERMAN Anniversary | Geraldo Côrtes | #4

Support the Show: Support Heroes of the Mediascape

Recorded in March 2026.

LOCATING HOTM:

Business Inquiries: heroscapepod@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Heroes-of-the-Mediascape/61577199272462/

X: https://x.com/HOTMpodcast

OVM: https://www.oakvalleymediallc.com