The Wide Lens Podcast
Welcome to The Wide Lens Podcast hosted by Brad Stave—where often unheard voices bring fresh perspectives to the biggest moments in recent history. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untold stories and hidden layers behind the events you thought you knew. Love what you’re hearing? Share The Wide Lens Podcast with a friend and drop us a rating or review where you listen to podcasts—it’s the best way to help others find the show. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
On this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, we welcome Mark Kurtz, a filmmaker whose early career unfolded inside one of the most influential creative hubs in Hollywood. As a young production assistant at Amblin Entertainment, Mark stepped into a world largely created by Steven Spielberg, where dinosaurs roared to life, historical epics demanded precision, and the greatest storyteller of our time expected nothing less than excellence...
On this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, we welcome filmmaker and storyteller Michael Lienau, whose life was forever altered by one of the most dramatic natural events in American history. When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, Michael was a young filmmaker drawn to the unfolding story, and just days later he found himself at the mountain again for the second largest eruption ever recorded in the United States. What began ...
On this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, we welcome Melvin Perdue - ballplayer, coach, and actor whose journey spans the diamond and the silver screen. From Little League in Alabama to championship clubs across Europe and Australia, his 14‑season career reflects grit, adaptability, and a love for baseball without borders. Melvin’s path also led to Hollywood, where he portrayed Ray Durham in the Oscar‑nominated film Moneyball. Work...
On this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, we welcome Steve Englehart, legendary writer whose six-decade career at Marvel and DC redefined superhero storytelling. From starting off as a young and hungry train riding staffer commuting into NYC to reshaping Batman with psychological depth and finally co-creating Shang-Chi and Star-Lord, his influence spans comics, animation, and blockbuster films. Steve also reflects on rescuing Capta...
On this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Dan Diamond, MD, a family physician and experienced disaster responder, as he recounts his frontline medical triage work after Hurricane Katrina and reflects on what the crisis taught him about leadership and resilience.
Dr. Diamond describes arriving at the Convention Center, coordinating with military and emergency teams, treating urgent cases, and respo...
On this episode of the Wide Lens Podcast, we revisit September 11, 2001, through the lens of amateur photographer Robert Fisch. That morning, while having breakfast near his Greenwich Village apartment, the sound of impact drew him toward the World Trade Center. Grabbing his camera, he captured the unfolding tragedy — from the second plane’s strike to the chaos that followed — and later, through his work, found himself at Ground Ze...
In this episode of The Wide Lens Podcast, Brad Stave interviews humanitarian storyteller Steve Reynolds about his frontline work during the 1980s Ethiopian famine. Discover how Steve helped uncover hidden suffering, aided BBC’s breakthrough broadcast, and witnessed U2’s Bono and his wife Ali Hewson’s quiet, hands-on visit to a feeding camp where they served families and children through both song and social work. Steve reflects on ...
Rob Belanger shares his unforgettable experience volunteering at Woodstock ’99. From backstage moments and surprise celebrity run-ins to navigating the chaos of a music festival gone off the rails, Rob offers a raw, personal lens on one of the most controversial concerts in history.
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In 1995, Odoi Odotei interned at the Bill Clinton White House—alongside Monica Lewinsky. In this episode, he shares what it was like to witness history from the inside, before the headlines hit. Enjoying The Wide Lens Podcast? Spread the word and leave a review—it helps more than you know. Thanks for listening!
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