"THE RISE" with your host Marc Basil

In this weeks episode I bring on a blast from the past.  a 20 year friendship that all started while pounding the same pavement and chasing the same dreams.  Maja McIlravy comes on as we talk about her journey back into performing.  What she is doing to hone her craft... how she is striving to be an inspiration with her blog and how she is utilizing all of this to set a  good example for her daughters. &nbs...

In this episode I talk about the importance of following your dreams and aspirations.  How we are all given the same ability to dream and how each one of us has to figure out our own vision and path in order to enjoy the process of getting where we want to be and the journey we will be taken on in order to achieve our goals and make our ultimate dreams come true.  You don't want to miss this episode.  Make sure you g...

In this part 2 episode, I continue to talk to DJ YOUR HONOR about his journey from " weekend warrior" dj who was making a few extra bucks to how he was able to parlay that to a full time career. He is jumping on planes every week, flying all over the country and djing at some of the biggest venues from coast to coast and getting paid to live his dream.  We talk about his successes and failures, trial and errors.   He...

In this episode I talk to my guest DJ YOUR HONOR.  We discuss how he was grooming for a promising career in law as he was breaking into the DJ world as a weekend warrior spinning records at NYC bars while juggling a full time job.  We also tap into how he realized his dream was DJing which inevitably caused him to make a life altering decision to walk away from the family business.  Tune in everyone to hear about his...

In This episode, I have actor and my very close friend, Freddie Ganno, on.  We talk about how he knew this was the business that was meant for him.  What steps he took, in a time where there was no internet yet, the 1980"s.  How the business was much different then compared to now.  We also talk about his 35 years as a SAG member, some of the great opportunities he has had as an actor.  How he has inspired ...

In this episode, I talk about how dreams can come around full circle in life.  How it is important to stay open minded because you never know where an idea can lead.  I talk about a screenplay I had written 7 years ago, and am still trying to get made, let to my first ever one man show stage performance and what honor that has led me too recently.  Make sure you tune in for that weekly motivation and don't forget to ...

In this episode i'm rocking solo.  I tell a story that was told to me years ago when I first moved to NYC in pursuit of my life long dream.  At the time this story, that an older gentleman had shared with me about his mistakes, it helped to shape the way I thought about life as well as my dreams and still does today.  This story impacted the way I choose to live my life.  Live life with no regret.  Give thi...

In this episode we talk shit and we talk shop.  I catch up with my good buddy, actor, Mike Massimino. We talk industry, we talk about the business, When he knew this was his calling,  How he immersed himself in everything acting.  How he got his agent and went on to book over 40 film and television credits through out his career.  We also get to see the humble side of Mike as he explains why he is so grateful fo...

In this episode, we talk about his musical influences growing up.  How the NYC music scene back in the day help mold the the type of musician he aspires to be today. We talk a little bit about music history, how he continues to pay it forward by teaching music as he is continuing to write music.  He also shares with us an amazing opportunity he was approached with to partner with Les Paul on an album that had garnered its...