• Live Courageously with John Duffy

  • By: John Duffy
  • Podcast

Live Courageously with John Duffy

By: John Duffy
  • Summary

  • Weekly podcast with John Duffy

    The "Live Courageously" Podcast Show is a show for our time where fear and courage are battling it out in our lives. The Podcast show brings on a wide range of guests who have lived courageous lives in the face of many types of adversity. Most of the initial guests are friends of mine and the purpose of the show is to share the stories of these powerful friends of his with the audience to encourage the audience to reject the messages of fear and embrace courage, especially in our troubled times.

    Faith Over Fear

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  • Left to Right – The Great Divide - #01 SIAKA MASSAQUOI
    Mar 15 2025

    John Duffy Launches Ground breaking Podcast "Left to Right – The Great Divide" Renowned producer, filmmaker, and podcast host John Duffy launches his latest venture, "Left to Right – The Great Divide", this week. Known for his ability to bring people together through thought-provoking storytelling, Duffy's new podcast aims to foster intelligent and respectful conversations about the critical issues shaping our world today. The 1st show will air this Sunday Mar 16th at 6pm on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn. The first guest will be a friend Siaka Massaquoi who has been a Hollywood actor for over 15 years. and his renowned works include Lethal Weapon, S.W.A.T. , and When Kids Grow Up. Siaka is also a founding figure of the comedy show "What the Fact – It's Just Comedy". He was cancelled from Hollywood because of his beliefs during the Covid lockdown in 2020, Siaka saw all the chaos and lies being told by mainstream media and started speaking out. He got involved by attending Trump rallies in Beverly Hills and supporting the Californiare call of Gavin Newsom. Thanks to a Freedom of Information Act request by Judicial Watch, Siaka found out he was on a secret list by the Secretary of State to censor him on social media. Like many Americans in 2021, Siaka was raided by the FBI for simply being in D.C. on January 6th. Up to now, his belongings have yet to be returned. It was this incredible violation of his rights and privacy in addition to a very clear call from God that convicted him to run for local office, recognizing that today is the day of the dutiful citizen once again. Siaka officially put his name in the hat for California State Assembly, District 43, just in the nick of time. He ran a great campaign but unsurprisingly lost to his leftist competitor. Siaka has been beating the pavement ever since with features on PragerU, FOXNEWS, OAN, American Faith Network, Newsmax, The Babylon Bee podcast and countless other credible media sources. He currently aims to create the society-enriching content America is starving for through his work as a writer, actor, and producer. He is a founding member of Hollywood 4 Freedom, an organization committed to creating a New Hollywood. Siaka stands for Faith, Family and Freedom. John Duffy is a seasoned filmmaker, producer, film professor, author and media professional with a passion for storytelling and engaging conversations. Through his work in film and podcasting, he has built a reputation for shedding light on important issues and creating spaces for open, honest dialogue. John has also written two memoirs, Black Irish - Not Your Average White Boy and Mao to Reagan - A Born Again American.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • LC #92 SHAWN SOURGOSE | Finding Joy in the Face of Cancer: A Powerful Reflection
    Apr 7 2025

    Shawn Sourgose – Writer, Director, Producer. Born and raised in Northern California, Shawn was influenced by local filmmakers such as Francis Ford Coppola, Saul Zaentz and George Lucas. At 18 he began film school college and eventually transferred to San Francisco State University gaining a BA in Cinema. In 1996 he wrote, directed and produced his first feature, "Brown Sheep", a dark comedy that sold internationally. In 1999 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his career in the film business. He worked in television on "America's Most Wanted" and the first season of ABC's comedy series "Less Than Perfect" that starred Eric Roberts and Zachary Levi. He decided to focus on creating content as an independent filmmaker. Shawn was the creative force behind the feature films "Blood Of Redemption," starring Billy Zane, Dolph Lundgren and Vinnie Jones as well as "Wrath of Cain" starring Ving Rhames and Robert Patrick. He has been under contract as a writer for American Film Partners and optioned with Anthony Romano, producer of "Catch Me if You Can" and "I Robot." In 2020, he was diagnosed with stage 4 papillary thyroid cancer, which initially receded after surgery and radiation, but returned with a vengeance, metastasizing to a form with an incurable diagnosis. He attended a healing Mass shortly after the return diagnosis. When he was prayed over by a priest he was healed. His own doctors cannot explain what happened. Shawn knows what happened, God happened. Through the power of prayer and faith, he was healed.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • LC #91 MISHA SEGAL | Admired him as a very talented musician and composer - Quincey Jones
    Mar 28 2025

    Quincy Jones wrote: “I have known and listened to Misha Segal for many years and have always admired him as a very talented musician and composer.”

    A multiple award winner, including an Emmy Award, an Emmy nomination, an Israeli Oscar nomination, and a Black Reel Award nomination, Misha Segal is a widely known composer, songwriter, recording artist, and producer. He has scored over 170 film and television projects, including Phantom of the Opera, The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, and Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon. His television work includes Santa Baby for The Disney Channel and the animated adaptation of The Secret Garden for Universal.

    As a record producer and songwriter, Misha has collaborated with Motown’s Berry Gordy and worked with artists such as Luther Vandross, Smokey Robinson, Randy Crawford, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and Dave Grusin, among many others. Misha’s own albums have featured legendary pianist Chick Corea and trumpet giant Freddie Hubbard.

    A vanguard and acknowledged icon in his native Israel, Misha helped revolutionize the direction of music on radio, stage, and screen, producing numerous No. 1 hit songs. He was nominated for the Israeli Oscar (Ophir Award) for his work in film. Recognized with numerous honors for his outstanding contributions to music, Misha remains beloved in Israel.

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    1 hr and 6 mins

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