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AvA LIVE
Warner Bailey
⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of Assistants vs. Agents.
Built to provide a roadmap for the next generation.
🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on Spotify
- 10 episodes
- Updated Thursday
Episodes10
- ALJuly 23 · 1 hr 22 min
The Real Story of Building UTA + How Love Island Gets Made
On this episode of AvA LIVE: Jeremy Zimmer, Co-Founder, former CEO and Executive Chairman of UTA, reflects on building one of Hollywood’s top talent agencies, what makes a great agent and how his definition of success has changed. Jazzy Collins, the Emmy-winning casting director behind Love Island USA, The Traitors and The Bachelor franchise, breaks down how reality stars are discovered, what makes someone impossible to look away from and how to break into casting. Max Tcheyan, Co-Founder and CEO of Caper and former Co-Founder of Puck, explains the growing power of hospitality, where traditional media went wrong and the overlooked industries young founders should be building in. Andrea Metz and Michelle Peerali, Co-Founders of Hi Mom Productions, take us behind the scenes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Million Dollar Nannies and Keeping Up with the Kardashians, revealing how much of reality television is planned and where producers draw the line.
- ALJuly 20 · 1 hr 21 min
What It Takes to Win in Hollywood: Former Head of TV @ Sony Pictures + Producer of The Hangover
On this episode of AvA LIVE: Steve Mosko, former President of Sony Pictures Television and the executive behind Breaking Bad, Seinfeld and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, talks winning in Hollywood, the California tax credit fight and why he's more optimistic about the business than ever. Scott Budnick, producer of The Hangover and founder of One Community and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, breaks down leaving Hollywood for prison reform and why proximity changes everything. Naz Perez, TV host who produced The Bachelor for seven seasons, shares how to interview anyone, being human on camera, and building a career entirely on her own terms. ⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of AvA."I launched it to help give the next generation the roadmap & access I wish I had when I was just starting out" -Warner🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on YouTube & SpotifyLineup booked in partnership with Central Talent Booking📩 ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES The Mail Cart by AvA: https://assistantsvsagents.beehiiv.comAvA Job Board: https://avajobboard.niceboard.co/✅ AvA ON SOCIALInstagram: / assistantsvsagents AvA LIVE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avalivehq/?...TikTok: / assistantsvsagents LinkedIn: / assistantsvsagents 🤝 ABOUT ASSISTANTS VS. AGENTS:Assistants vs. Agents (AvA) is a next-gen media company shaping the voice of Entertainment's future leaders. Founded by Warner Bailey while an assistant at WME, AvA has evolved from a viral meme page into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning media, events, job board, content, educational resources, and tech, all built to connect and empower the rising class of entertainment.
- ALJuly 13 · 1 hr 14 min
How Hollywood, Media & Sports Are Changing | Ben Wang, Roshan Sethi, Brent Weinstein & Rich Motzkin
On this episode of AvA LIVE: Ben Wang, star of Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, talks playing a Hollywood assistant and building his acting career. Richard Motzkin, EVP and Managing Executive of Global Soccer at The Team, breaks down the World Cup, Team USA and representing icons like Alex Morgan, Landon Donovan and Tim Howard. Roshan Sethi, physician, filmmaker and co-creator of The Resident, discusses directing, writing and building one of Hollywood’s most unconventional careers. Brent Weinstein, a senior leader at CAA, explains the future of digital media, podcasts, gaming and talent ventures. ⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of AvA. "I launched it to help give the next generation the roadmap & access I wish I had when I was just starting out" -Warner 🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on YouTube & SpotifyLineup booked in partnership with Central Talent Booking
- ALJuly 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Head of Film & TV @ Hello Sunshine, Live Nation President, One Tree Hill stars & Nicole Lapin
On this episode of AvA LIVE: Omar Al-Joulani, President of Touring at Live Nation, breaks down booking major tours for artists like The Weeknd, Rihanna, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti talk One Tree Hill, independent filmmaking, and bringing Everyone Is Doing Great to Netflix. Lauren Neustadter, President of Film and Television at Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, explains how books become hit shows. Nicole Lapin, founder of Money News Network, shares money advice for assistants trying to survive and build wealth in entertainment.Plus: The Mail Cart breaks down this week’s entertainment news, we highlight open roles from Night, CAA, and Agenda, and we celebrate our June Assistants of the Month.Guests:Omar Al-Joulani — President of Touring, Live NationJames Lafferty & Stephen Colletti — Actors, One Tree Hill & Everyone Is Doing GreatLauren Neustadter — President of Film and Television, Hello SunshineNicole Lapin — Media Mogul, Financial Journalist & Founder, Money News NetworkSegments:The Mail Cart — This Week’s Entertainment NewsJob Board Highlight — Night, CAA, AgendaAssistants of the Month — June WinnersSUBSCRIBE NOW 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AvALIVEHQ⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of AvA."I launched it to help give the next generation the roadmap & access I wish I had when I was just starting out" -Warner🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on YouTube & SpotifyLineup booked in partnership with Central Talent Booking📩 ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES The Mail Cart by AvA: https://assistantsvsagents.beehiiv.comAvA Job Board: https://avajobboard.niceboard.co/✅ AvA ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistantsvsagents/AvA LIVE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avalivehq/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@assistantsvsagentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistantsvsagents/🤝 ABOUT ASSISTANTS VS. AGENTS:Assistants vs. Agents (AvA) is a next-gen media company shaping the voice of Entertainment's future leaders. Founded by Warner Bailey while an assistant at WME, AvA has evolved from a viral meme page into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning media, events, job board, content, educational resources, and tech, all built to connect and empower the rising class of entertainment.
- ALJune 26 · 1 hr 10 min
Bill Lawrence (Shrinking, Ted Lasso), Digital for Benson Boone & Sombr, InStyle's 'The Intern & Creator Camp
This week on AvA LIVE we are joined by: ⭐ Jonathan Borge - Deputy Editor & Head of Entertainment at InStyle. The Intern. The Boss. Going Up⭐ Bill Lawrence - Emmy-winning Writer, Producer & Director behind Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Rooster, Scrubs & more⭐ Dalia Ganz - EVP - Digital & Marketing @ Warner Records who oversees the growth of Sombr, Red Chilli Peppers, Dua Lipa, Madonna & more ⭐ Chris Duncan & Max Reisinger - Co-Founders of Creator Camp, the A24 SUBSCRIBE NOW 👉 / @avalivehq Plus:• A24 and Google's AI Deal• IG TV is BACK and Horizontal• Live check-in from Cannes... well not really• The hottest jobs of the week • The World Cup Hydration Breaks• Unsung Heroes of Hollywood
- ALJune 19 · 1 hr 11 min
Building Fandoms with Chris Lake, Terry Crews, Paul Rabil (PLL) & Olivia Levin (Taylor Swift Fandom)
This week we sit down with sit down with some of Entertainment's biggest names shaping the next generation of fandoms.Chris Lake - Grammy-nominated producer & DJTerry Crews - Athlete, actor, host, author and activistPaul Rabil - Co-Founder, Premier Lacrosse League · Athlete · Author · ProducerOlivia Levin - Creator - @Swiftiesforeternity ⭐ AvA LIVE is Entertainment’s weekly talk show featuring news, insights and career advice hosted by Warner Bailey, founder of AvA."I launched it to help give the next generation the roadmap & access I wish I had when I was just starting out" -Warner🎥 Watch AvA LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube at 12:30 PM PT, or stream it anytime on YouTube & SpotifyLineup booked in partnership with Central Talent Booking📩 ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES The Mail Cart by AvA: https://assistantsvsagents.beehiiv.comAvA Job Board: https://avajobboard.niceboard.co/✅ AvA ON SOCIALInstagram: / assistantsvsagents AvA LIVE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avalivehq/?...TikTok: / assistantsvsagents LinkedIn: / assistantsvsagents 🤝 ABOUT ASSISTANTS VS. AGENTS:Assistants vs. Agents (AvA) is a next-gen media company shaping the voice of Entertainment's future leaders. Founded by Warner Bailey while an assistant at WME, AvA has evolved from a viral meme page into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning media, events, job board, content, educational resources, and tech, all built to connect and empower the rising class of entertainment.
- ALJune 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Head of Threads, Co-Head of Digital @ WME, Pluribus Producers & Writers + Star of Jury Duty
This week on AvA LIVE, we’re joined by the people shaping the future of entertainment, media, technology, and representation. 🎙️ Jad Dayeh, Co-Head of Digital & Senior Partner at WME, joins us to break down how he broke in, how talent is becoming media companies, why he bet on digital 17 years ago, what modern entertainment deals actually look like, and what agencies need to do to survive the creator era. 📱 Connor Hayes, Head of Threads at Meta, takes us inside the launch of Threads, the future of social media, AI moderation, creator growth, and why follower count matters less than ever. 🎬 Jenn Carroll & Gordon Smith, who rose from assistants on Breaking Bad to key creative forces behind Better Call Saul and Apple TV+'s upcoming series Pluribus, share their journey through Hollywood, lessons from Vince Gilligan, the future of storytelling, and whether the assistant-to-executive path is still viable. Plus: •The DGA's new deal with studios •Martin Scorsese joins an AI company •CAA launches a $250M creator acquisition fund •Summer box office rebounds •Unsung Heroes •Free lunch winners AvA Job Board highlights with 200+ open entertainment jobs 📩 ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES The Mail Cart by AvA: https://assistantsvsagents.beehiiv.com AvA Job Board: https://avajobboard.niceboard.co /✅ AvA ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistantsvsagents/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@assistantsvsagents LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistantsvsagents/ 🤝 ABOUT ASSISTANTS VS. AGENTS: Assistants vs. Agents (AvA) is a next-gen media company shaping the voice of Entertainment's future leaders. Founded by Warner Bailey while an assistant at WME, AvA has evolved from a viral meme page into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning media, events, job board, content, educational resources, and tech, all built to connect and empower the rising class of entertainment.
- ALJune 5 · 1 hr 18 min
Who Runs Hollywood? Bad Bunny’s Agent, Overtime Founder & Crisis PR + Creator Economy Power Players
This week on AvA LIVE, we’re joined by the people behind some of the biggest careers, companies, and cultural shifts in entertainment.Dan Porter, Founder of Overtime and former Head of Digital at WME, breaks down internet-first media, creator power, and why follower count is the wrong way to measure influence.Ashley Hansen & Kyle Boulia of Forward Global LA take us inside crisis PR, personal branding, and what it’s really like managing reputation in the social media era.Syd Cohen from The Publish Press joins us to talk Jay Shetty’s $100M deal, YouTube’s growing box office power, and why every major media company is chasing creators.Jbeau Lewis, Partner and Music Agent at UTA, talks representing Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, LANY and more, the rise of Latin music, stadium tours, Super Bowl moments, and what artists and agents need to understand about each other.Plus: The assistant who discovered Backrooms, AvA Job Board highlights, and Assistants of the Month.
- ALMay 29 · 1 hr 14 min
Cara DeLevingne, Hollywood Royalty: Erika Alexander, CatGPT, The Biggest Celebrity Bookers behind Kimmel to Alex Cooper & Ex-Morning Brew turned Creator Talent Manager
This week on AvA LIVE, we’re joined by Erika Alexander (Living Single, Get Out, American Fiction), creator and founder CatGPT, Central Talent Booking founder Joanna Jordan & EVP Antoine Jordan, and Smooth Media co-founder Jenny Rothenberg to break down the future of Hollywood, creator businesses, AI, podcasting and entertainment careers.Plus a surprise from Cara DeLevingne! We talk talent booking for the biggest shows in the world including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Call Her Daddy, Mel Robbins, and IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson , why physical phones became a viral business, building Press Publish with Colin & Samir, the rise of knowledge creators, and how the next generation of entertainment companies are being built.