WorldWide Entertainment TV Media

WorldWide Entertainment TV Media is where culture meets creation — the official companion podcast to the WorldWide Entertainment TV Network, exploring the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology . Hosted by the team behind WorldWide Entertainment TV , each episode dives into the stories shaping the industry — from the evolution of hip-hop and urban media to the rise of AI in storytelling, content production, and creative expression. Expect candid conversations with producers, artists, journalists, and media innovators who are redefining how culture is made and shared. 🎙️ This is the future of media — told through the voices that live it.

WorldWide Entertainment TV Media is a society podcast hosted by WWETV, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

WWETV hosts WorldWide Entertainment TV Media, a society show with 37 episodes published.

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  William McNamara on Hollywood’s Comeback, AI & The Trouble with Billy

  Sep 27, 202635 min

  William McNamara joins WorldWide Entertainment TV to discuss The Trouble with Billy , his newly released scripted dramedy series inspired by his own Hollywood experiences. Known for ’90s films including Stealing Home , Dream a Little Dream , Chasers , and Copycat , McNamara opens up about the realities of aging in Hollywood, recovery, animal rescue, faith, and creating an independent television series outside the traditional studio system. He also discusses working with Billy Baldwin, Alison Eastwood, Tom Sizemore, and Claudia Charriez; the series’ unusual UFO elements; the influence of AI and YouTube on entertainment; and what it means to make a comeback based on character rather than fame. The Trouble with Billy follows former Hollywood actor Billy Mack as he tries to rebuild his career while protecting his beloved dog, Boo. The recently released series has also received reviews through Rotten Tomatoes. Watch or learn more about The Trouble with Billy : https://TheTroubleWithBilly.com Subscribe to WorldWide Entertainment TV Media for original interviews, entertainment history, and conversations with the people shaping film, television, and culture. Chapters 00:00 William McNamara discusses The Trouble with Billy 01:15 Based on a true story—unfortunately 03:10 Living in a car with his pit bull 05:00 UFOs, comedy, and creative exaggeration 06:35 How quickly Hollywood moves on 09:40 From famous actor to independent creator 13:35 What a comeback means now 17:20 Recovery and the alien-abductee meetings 18:25 Boo, love, and animal rescue 21:20 Working with the ’90s cast 24:45 Billy Baldwin and Alison Eastwood 26:10 Remembering Tom Sizemore 28:00 Claudia Charriez and authentic representation 32:20 UFOs, UAPs, and personal experiences 35:25 William McNamara on AI and the future of entertainment 37:35 What viewers can expect from episode one 40:45 Completing the dream 42:00 Where to watch The Trouble with Billy

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  YouTube Is Turning Shorts Into Shows — Actor Buzz Leer Explains the Micro-Drama Boom

  Sep 25, 202654 min

  Actor and host Buzz Leer joins WorldWide Entertainment TV to break down the rise of vertical films, micro-dramas and episodic short-form storytelling. Leer brings experience from traditional television and film—including House Detective , neXt , Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire —along with more than 35 vertical features. Buzz Lear joins WorldWide Entertainment TV to break down the rise of vertical entertainment, micro-dramas, and the future of episodic short-form storytelling. Weeks before YouTube announced its new Shorts Series feature, Buzz Lear was already explaining how vertical films were evolving into full episodic entertainment — built around short episodes, cliffhangers, and bingeable storytelling. In this conversation, Buzz discusses: the rapid rise of vertical dramas how short-form storytelling is becoming a serious entertainment format why creators should use short-form platforms to “show shows” the difference between trends and lasting industry shifts YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and the future of digital series where Hollywood and streaming may be heading next If you’re a creator, storyteller, filmmaker, or fan of where entertainment is going next, this is a timely conversation you do not want to miss. Subscribe to WorldWide Entertainment TV Media for more exclusive interviews, entertainment analysis, and original reporting. #BuzzLear #YouTubeShorts #ShortsSeries #MicroDrama #VerticalDrama #WorldWideEntertainmentTV #DigitalEntertainment #ShortFormContent #YouTubeUpdate #EntertainmentIndustry

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  Racquel Palmer on Tyler Perry Billboard, All the Queen’s Men & AI Actors

  Sep 24, 202644 min

  Racquel Palmer sits down with WorldWide Entertainment TV Media for an in-depth conversation about persistence, acting, Tyler Perry, All the Queen’s Men , Palmer House Studios, AI actors, and creating opportunities for the next generation of performers. Long before audiences knew her as Blue, Palmer famously put her face on billboards in an effort to get Tyler Perry’s attention. She explains why she took that risk twice, how Perry’s public response affected her, and what it felt like when she eventually stepped onto one of his sets with something to prove. Palmer also reflects on playing Blue as All the Queen’s Men reaches its fifth and final season, the unusual speed of working in Tyler Perry’s production environment, and how those experiences influenced her own approach to the entertainment business. The conversation then turns to the future of Hollywood. Palmer gives a strong response to the rise of AI-generated actors, while distinguishing between AI replacing performers and technology being used as a production tool. She also discusses Palmer House Studios, her psychological thriller Abby , discovering new talent, Black Box Live in Atlanta, her faith, family, and the legacy she ultimately hopes to leave behind. Black Box Live: Racquel says the event is scheduled for November 21 and is designed to give actors, singers, musicians, comedians and other performers an opportunity to be seen by audiences and industry professionals. Pasted text Pasted text At the end of the interview, Palmer leaves aspiring creatives with a simple message: “Keep going.” Pasted text Subscribe to WorldWide Entertainment TV Media for original interviews, entertainment history, documentary coverage and exclusive conversations.

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  Rita Dominic on Old Nollywood, TIFF & The Spectacular Death of Prisca

  Sep 18, 202620 min

  Nollywood icon Rita Dominic joins WorldWide Entertainment TV following the TIFF world premiere of The Spectacular Death of Prisca . Nearly 30 years into her career, Rita reflects on returning to the Toronto International Film Festival ten years after the world premiere of ’76 . She discusses the international response to the new short film, the generation that put Nollywood on the global map and why audiences across Africa, the Caribbean and beyond connected with the industry’s early stories. Rita also explains her transformation from Prisca—an overprotective mother struggling to release her adult daughter—into Madam P, a red-wigged gang leader inside the exaggerated world of a 2000s Nollywood film. The actress and executive producer discusses: Why The Spectacular Death of Prisca is a love letter to early Nollywood Prisca’s journey toward rediscovering herself Being selected as director Kaelo Iyizoba’s “golden arrow” Supporting a new generation of Nigerian filmmakers Preserving Nigerian identity while meeting global production standards The proposed feature film, A Nollywood Story Her upcoming projects, including ’77 Written and directed by Nigerian-American filmmaker Kaelo Iyizoba, The Spectacular Death of Prisca stars Rita Dominic, Genoveva Umeh, Kenzy Udosen, Fae Olumide, Shamz Garuba and Amaka Ukuta. The 23-minute film premiered in TIFF’s Short Cuts Programme 05 and is serving as a proof of concept for Iyizoba’s planned feature. Subscribe to WorldWide Entertainment TV Media for exclusive interviews, entertainment history, film coverage and original reporting. Instagram: [ADD WWETV INSTAGRAM LINK] Website: https://worldwideentertainmenttv.com #RitaDominic #Nollywood #TIFF2026 Chapters These correspond to the 21:46 transcript; adjust them if the final edit changed the timing. 00:00 Rita Dominic joins WWETV 00:40 Returning to TIFF ten years after ’76 01:26 TIFF audience reaction 01:54 A love letter to 2000s Nollywood 03:49 The story beneath the spectacle 06:39 The meaning behind Prisca’s “death” 06:51 Does Prisca rescue her daughter or herself? 07:39 Playing Prisca and Madam P 09:48 Rita’s most challenging transformation 10:33 Being Kaelo Iyizoba’s “golden arrow” 11:35 Did the film parody old Nollywood? 12:40 Why Rita became executive producer 13:36 Developing the film’s distinctive appearance 14:06 Nollywood and Western filmmaking standards 15:50 Preserving Nigerian identity globally 16:36 Old Nollywood’s international influence 17:04 Plans for A Nollywood Story 17:40 Could the TIFF response help the feature? 18:16 Rita reflects on her TIFF return 19:13 “The birth of change in storytelling” 19:52 Where audiences can see the film 20:36 Rita Dominic’s upcoming projects 21:45 Closing

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  Taz Bentii on Big Heff, DJ Holiday & Taking Ottawa Hip-Hop Global

  Sep 16, 202614 min

  Can Ottawa produce its next breakout hip-hop star? Taz Bentii joins WWETV Media in Toronto to discuss his mission to take Ottawa hip-hop to the world, why artists from his city often feel they must leave to receive recognition, and what Ottawa still needs to become a major music market. The 21-year-old recording artist explains the meaning behind THE KID FROM OTTAWA and his new record “REALEST.” He also discusses working with veteran music executive Big Heff, meeting DJ Holiday at SXSW, releasing “CALI,” collaborating with TVGUCCI, appearing on On The Radar and promoting his music across the United States. Taz also gives a firsthand look at what artist development really involves—from intensive media training and radio runs to performing and networking across multiple cities. He also clarifies what happened with his previously announced YOWFEST appearance. Can Ottawa become Canada’s next major hip-hop city? Let us know in the comments. CHAPTERS 00:00 Taz Bentii arrives in Toronto 00:27 Can Ottawa become the next Toronto? 01:07 Why Ottawa artists leave to get noticed 01:36 Building THE KID FROM OTTAWA 02:42 Canadian and American hip-hop 03:08 The story behind “REALEST” 03:36 What Big Heff saw in Taz 04:16 What real artist development looks like 05:41 Meeting DJ Holiday at SXSW 06:36 Why Taz refuses to stay in one lane 07:04 How “CALI” built album momentum 07:38 Taz Bentii’s studio process 08:01 Music, focus and becoming a comfort artist 08:47 His live-performance energy 09:04 The On The Radar experience 09:29 Working with TVGUCCI 10:25 Taz clarifies what happened with YOWFEST 11:03 Touring U.S. radio markets 11:30 America versus Canada 12:04 The future of THE KID FROM OTTAWA 12:49 DJ Holiday’s mixtape-era co-sign 13:17 Why new listeners should start with “REALEST” 13:46 Final message from Taz Bentii Subscribe to WWETV Media for more exclusive artist interviews, Canadian hip-hop coverage and music-industry conversations. #TazBentii #OttawaHipHop #CanadianHipHop

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