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Richard has been podcasting for three years now, but he’s been nerdy for most of his life. He enjoys hard scifi, hard liquor (especially Scotch), and solving hard problems (at least in his head). On any given day you can find him dancing with his four daughters, teasing his wife Laura, or stepping on a #%/¥§}! toy.
Laura is a professional artist who specializes in watercolor paintings done in a modern, illustrative style. In addition to rockin’ the art world on a daily basis, she can be found picking up bugs with her bare hands, creating crafts with her four daughters, or leaving half-empty (or is it half-full?) coffee cups around the house for her husband Richard to pick up.
Will, a longtime friend of Richard (20 years and counting!), is loyal, hardworking, and hilarious. Most days he can be found drawing comics on his work break, luvin’ on his wife Mandie, or strutting around like the nerdly man he is.
Danielle is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Psychology from NYU. She enjoys crafting, painting, traveling, and of course, stop-motion animation.
From Elijah: "...I’ve been making art since I was in preschool and somewhere along the way I learned it can really be a job. My artwork mainly consists of illustrations of original characters and the narratives surrounding them. Each drawing is a glimpse into the innerworkings of the worlds that my characters inhabit and the niches they carve within them. My artwork depicts themes of introspection, despair, triumph, and exploration of oneself and the environment surrounding them. Informed by my experiences and observations in the world I like to depict these situations with a rawness and honesty that many can relate to...Every drawing I create contributes to the ever growing universe of characters, worlds and adventures that I wish to share with as many as possible."
After his BA in Film Theory and Critical Studies and a Masters in screenwriting and directing from USC's prestigious School of Cinematic Arts, Evan triumphed with his epic sci-fi thesis "Recoil" (2015), which clinched an impressive 10 awards and over 20 nominations across 50 international film festivals with a staggering 265 VFX shots….Evan's prowess shines in his award-winning work, touching hearts and minds around the world with "The Teleios Act" (2019), a tour de force that secured multiple jury prizes, Best Director, Audience Choice, Best Actress, and a coveted Best Short Film accolade. Amidst his ongoing pursuit, he co-wrote "The New Manna" (2024) and made his directorial debut with "Motherland" (2025).
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Evan Matthews
Kacie’s favorite Star Trek series is The Next Generation. She and her husband often watch together. When she’s not watching Star Trek, she is busy posting memes and videos on her multiple social media accounts and taking care of her amazing son Jacob.
Rachael loves magic with a deep heart.
Even with a background in English literature and broadcast, Rachael’s heart always found home in fantasy worlds. Redwall, Narnia, Hogwarts, and the Lower Elements—places where magic, adventure, and friendship came alive. Books were among her best friends.
Rachael continues to explore words, finding freedom through storytelling, counseling, and uncovering the beauty of her own life story.
She’s a wife, mom to six, and a former copy editor with a passion for debating commas.
Happily nestled in the NC Piedmont, Rachael and her family enjoy stories, crafting, and their trio of cats: Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, and Banana.
Source: https://www.thishalfacre.com/
Timothy Michael Cooper is an award-winning filmmaker, comedy writer, and script consultant based in Brooklyn. He wrote and directed the Writers Guild Award-nominated CONCIERGE: THE SERIES, starring Kate McKinnon. His short comedy LEMON premiered at Tribeca and was purchased by both United Airlines and Amazon. He also wrote the dramatic feature AWAY FROM HERE, starring Nick Stahl and Alicia Witt. Timothy’s most recent short film, the sci-fi comedy KNEAD, continues to win awards at festivals around the world, from the U.S. to Croatia, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. His upcoming sports comedy, ROCK PAPER DESTINY, is currently in post-production.
Timothy is a proud member of the Writers Guild of America, the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, and the Hollywood Radio & Television Society.
Wes has been hosting the Twin Cities Trekkies Podcast for nearly four years. He has been married to his wife Holly for 5+ years.
Yvonne Yu-Feng Chan, MD, PhD is a Chinese American actor and former emergency medicine physician. Born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States with her family at age eight. Though drawn to performing arts since childhood, Yvonne initially pursued a career in medicine, becoming her family's first medical doctor and female PhD scientist….Following her successful career in medicine and research, she committed herself to acting full-time, appearing in films, television shows, commercials, and print campaigns. Yvonne brings her wealth of life experiences and understanding of human nature to her artistic work. Drawing from her background in medicine, research, and multicultural upbringing, she approaches each role with depth and authenticity. She views the entertainment industry as a powerful medium for storytelling that can heal, inspire, and foster connection across all communities.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: Skyler Angelton