The Precipice of Delusion

Heather Brittain is an Actor, Filmmaker and Program Director for the Garden State Film Festival. Heather sits down with Julian to discuss the 20 year break she took from acting to have children and get a "steady job," only to come back 10 yers ago with a new found love for her original passion. What she discovered about herself in that long break from acting and how she's learned to apply her lived experiences into her work. She reminisces about meeting Julian at a casting workshop when she just got back into acting. And how they have stayed connected ever since. She talks about a small indie film she worked on as a an actor, that she was cast in with her actual son, that never came out. Reconciling with the upsetting nature of that being a common occurrence in the indie film scene for whatever reason--and the lengths she went to get all the footage from the director, to then turn around and bring the film to life from her own hands. What she learned about making movies during that period, and how important it was for her to find and collaborate with people who were better than she was. After having made her first movie, the itch was scratched and she was fully committed to a life as a filmmaker. She went on to produce and act in handfuls of award winning films, and started to understand the film festival circuit, until she eventually partnered with The Garden State Film Festival and became the Program Director, where she has now been for several years. She knows all the ins and outs of the film festival business, and coaches workshops for filmmakers who are interested in leveling up their approach to getting their films seen. She is a wealth of knowledge and as sweet as can be. I implore you to check out her group on Facebook, called The Film Festival Insider and follow along with her, if you're looking to level up. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusion and follow Jon @jonlampleymusicFind Heather on Instagram at: @theheatherbritt and follow @filmfestinsider as well. You can find her workshop here: https://www.filmfestivalinsider.com/Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

Happy Holidays y'all! I know it's been a minute since I've put up a new podcast, so I wanted to explain a bit of where I've been. It's been a busy season for me. And there have been a lot of lessons along the way. Mostly, relinquishing control that I don't posses. It's hard in my field, and maybe it's difficult across the board, but, but a handful of "let downs" have really helped me frame my perspective on what the value of my continued pursuit is for myself. Throwing in the towel would be the easy way out, but digging deeper and continuing to push through the most difficult times, have typically resulted in the biggest revelations in my own personal growth. So, this holiday season, I want you all to try and relinquish a bit of that control that you're not actually in possession of. I promise you, it'll do you good.I hope everyone has a safe, loving, cozy and relaxing holiday. And that as you reflect on 2024, you give yourself a bit of grace. It was a hard year for me. But I made it to the other side. And there's still so much work to do. But there's also a lot of acceptance to give myself. You too?For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusion and follow Jon @jonlampleymusicMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

Jon Lampley has made his name as a consummate player on trumpet and sousaphone. And if you haven't seen this man play, you are missing out on something magical. Jon sits down with Julian to discuss being a young kid, growing up in the church and bursting with musical inspiration. How he found trumpet and performing early and how he cut his teeth at The Ohio State University School of Music as well as within the schools Marching Band, which if you don't know their program, it's one of the best in the world! What leaving school and moving to New york city was like for him. The struggle of being an artist, but knowing there wasn't anything else he could do. How in 2015 he landed a gig in the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, helmed by vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato and led earlier by the jazz, pop and R&B sensation Jon Batiste. And also how he co-founded the stellar jazz-funk group Huntertones, and has performed in front of tens of thousands at amphitheaters, arenas and festivals with jam-rockers O.A.R. But nonetheless, how it's been a difficult yet worthy task for him to find the balance in his life, from the high that comes from being on stage, to being off of it and recognizing his worth without his instrument. How spending time with those who fill him and and recharge his battery are becoming vital to his lifestyle now, and how even the greatest and most high energy shows of his life can leave him feeling drained and uncertain of how to do it over and over again. But without question, the love of the art form will always bring him back, and his energy on that stage will leave you mesmerized. He recorded a live album recently called, "Night Service," that Julian got to attend the live show, and he says, "it was a religious experience for me." Go tune into asap and find out for yourself. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusion and follow Jon @jonlampleymusicCheck out his debut album, "Night Service" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6CIKBP3ilbJYkHOW814GthCheck out the Huntertones, here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tv8xMO0AkcqN9Th8KHyGdMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

Stephanie Powers is an astrologer, author ("It's Just a Phase"), podcaster (Lightworker's Lounge) and artists. She sits down with Julian initially, to talk about his birth chart and attempt to forecast his upcoming season. But these two quickly dive much further into the psychology of their own evolution. Stephanie helps him unpack this last year and all the hardships that came with it. From the devastated acting industry (post-pandemic/post-strike) and the limited amount of work, to going through a breakup with his significant other, and everything he learned he wanted as a result of losing it all. Julian discusses how him and Rachel found their way back to each other. What he had to unlearn from a lifetime of conditioned beliefs and failed relationships. What managing expectations really looks like in practice. And how he plans to redirect his approach to moving forward professionally and personally, in an attempt to give himself more grace and HAVING MORE FUN! Also, a bonus story about when his car caught fire outside the entrance of Capital Records, as he was dropping Allen Stone off to sign his first major label deal. And the serendipitous story of how he and his girlfriend Rachel had dreams about each other before actually meeting, which became the impetus for their relationship.Stephanie and Julian share their "WHY" and how they hope to cultivate impact from staying in pursuit of it. If you don't follow her work, you're missing out. Check the links below.For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Stephanie's PODCAST (Lightworker's Lounge) here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6U6ZXnqteIjAekf6RFjdTyAnd buy her book "It's Just a Phase" right here: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Just-Phase-Journaling-Moon/dp/B09X399338Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

Brandon Ghorley is a singer, songwriter, keys player extraordinaire and band leader (The BGP, Timeshare) from the Pacific Northwest. Brandon sits down with Julian to discuss their 20 year friendship. How he found his voice in music at a young age and developed his character from within it. Julian had a lot of question about faith, and as a man of god, Brandon opened up to about his experience with the church, how music has become a strong component of his spiritually and how there's no playbook for accepting faith into your life, because it just has to be a daily choice. Brandon also opens up about the darker side of his seemingly joy-filled lifestyle by addressing all the fears of inadequacy he goes through on a regular basis. How he combats the voice in his head that tells him he's not done enough yet, and how he looks to his faith to remember that he's on the right path. And that everything he wants is coming his way. They also share a very special song that they produced and sent to Rob Dyrdek when he was producing his biographical children's cartoon, "Wild Grinders." And the song is STILL a banger! Brandon's new Single "Handful" with his band, Timeshare just came out, and I implore you to BLAST it while we still have these dog days of summer! And don't forget to speak good things into your life this week. Brandon says so!For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Brandon's band, Timeshare here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FSCZbMIrQDXQCYwvDVMoo?si=VQI0phNyQqmDo7uHWBB9_gMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

It's me again! I felt like it was appropriate to do another solo pod to bring you all up to speed on my life lately. I was gone for a few weeks because I was in the process of moving, which is a big task that I'm sure we're all aware of. I could have worked extra hard and backlogged some episodes to keep it consistent, but then we wouldn't have THIS podcast to share all about my time and reflections over the past month. The move went well, and we are MOSTLY all settled in. But it was a rough summer to say the least...And I get into all of it with this talk. From losing my apartment, because we were getting priced out, to watching my professional life dissolve in front of me, and finally ending my relationship with Rachel because I couldn't handle it anymore, it all felt like my life was on fire. I wanted to give it all up. I was feeling really lost. And experiencing a lot of personal stress and fear about where I was headed, or NOT headed. I think sometimes when it rains, it pours, and man, was it dumping! But as you'll hear, I took a long hard look into myself and really figured out what I actually wanted for myself. And what my heart truly needed. Which that was to protect my relationship and reframe my sense of self. End this pity party and get my shit back together! These moments are always incredibly taxing while you're in them, but ultimately some of the most important ones you for us to experience and move through. I finally feel like I'm on the other side of it, and truly feel immense gratitude for having gone through it. Not that I'd like to do it again, but the value from having endured through that pain and discomfort was absolutely necessary for me. And I'm really look forward to how this new chapter informs my life and my art. Sometimes we have to go through hell to recognize how beautiful life really is. And I think I just needed to get my ass kicked really quick to get a stern reminder that my life kicks ass and that I can have more fun with it, if I just give myself permission to. l hope this episode resonates with you on some capacity. Because ultimately, we all deserve to be as happy as we can be. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

Son joins The Precipice of Delusion and discusses what it’s like to be deeply introverted and how he’s learned to deal with the pressures that come with being a stage performer. Why he considers himself a casual observer to his own behavior and how that’s helped keep him aligned with his values. And how important it has been for him to just keep showing up for himself. Him and Julian talk about their gratitude for not being famous people when they were young and how being an artist in todays climate has shaped their intentions. They also explore managing success and how much they really feel they could take on. Son also takes us on an exclusive journey behind the curtains of his experience smoking the venom of The Sonoran Desert Toad. And how he transcended life and accepted death through it all, and realized that it wasn't all that bad after all. Which has allowed him to step back into life (when he came to) with a fervor for experiencing more and seeing just how much more he can create through his new lens of gratitude and fearlessness. Son Little is a groundbreaking musician and his music is a perfect reflection of the journey that's brought him to this moment. We implore you to spend your day listening to his catalogue.For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Son Little's collection here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lujUKeO6nQAJXpq37Epn7Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

Freddy Giorlando is an award winning actor and producer, born and bred in New Jersey (Vinyl, Adulthood, Replica). Him and Julian sit down to talk about what growing up in Old Bridge New Jersey, where he assumed he would grow up to become a union worker. Just not the acting kind. What life was like after having a kid at 19 years old and how he decided to give up his entire youth to chase him dreams of being an actor. How having a kid at that age helped him stay on the course, because he wasn't able to be a kid with the rest of his friends. How he learned what sacrifice actually looked like, and how he became obsessed with building this thing that nobody would ever believe he could. He talks about the moment that his decision to do this went from one of irresponsibility to one that everyone was suddenly standing behind. The proof was in the pudding. He never gave up on himself. And now he has a burgeoning career as both an actor and producer in LA, his son is now 16, and he's only just getting started. Freddy is the kind of guy that you can't help but root for. And even if you don't he'll be rooting for you, because that's who he is. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionCheck out Freddy's work here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4772788/?ref_=nmbio_ovMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.

I’m talking to myself this week. Felt like it was necessary to give myself and all of you guys a little check in. There’s a lot going on in my life as of late, and I’m spending some time trying to be thoughtful to the transitions occurring within me. The idea of faith has been on my mind a lot lately. More specifically, the absence of it in my life. And why? How do I learn to buy into something that is intangible? How do I let go of this belief that I am in control of everything and just live an honest life, free of the burden of that same control? What good is discipline if it you’re stuck inside of it and can’t get out. These are questions I'm asking myself and trying to navigate as I unlearn many aspects of my life that no longer feel like they're in service of my growth as a man. Through all the unresolved trauma I am trying to show up differently for myself. As a Partner, a friend, a brother, a son, a colleague and just as myself. This episode is a reflection of where I’m currently at, and how I'm choosing to redirect myself towards a better me. For EXCLUSIVE shows and unreleased material, go check out my PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/theprecipiceofdelusion, and learn ways to support this podcast there!Follow Julian on Instagram @juliangavilanes and this podcast @theprecipiceofdelusionMake sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, FOLLOW and SHARE.