The David Noble Show

Kelly AuCoin is an accomplished actor known for his dynamic performances across television, film, and stage. He is widely recognized for his role as “Dollar” Bill Stearn on the critically acclaimed Showtime series Billions, where he captivated audiences with his razor-sharp wit and complex character portrayal. AuCoin has also made memorable appearances in hit shows like The Americans, House of Cards, and WeCrashed, showcasing his versatility and depth as a performer. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked alongside some of the industry’s most renowned talents, earning accolades for his compelling performances. Beyond the screen, AuCoin is an experienced stage actor, having performed in numerous Off-Broadway and regional theater productions, including notable works with the Public Theater and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. A native of Oregon, Kelly is known for his down-to-earth charm and thoughtful approach to his craft. When he’s not on set or stage, he’s an advocate for the arts and a dedicated supporter of charitable causes. In this episode, Kelly shares insights into his journey, creative process, and the stories behind some of his most iconic roles. To learn more about Kelly's work, check out his website here: https://www.kellyaucoin.com/

Shane Handler is the founder and CEO of Handled Entertainment, a creative agency dedicated to producing innovative digital campaigns for a variety of industries. Verified clients from Handled Entertainment's portfolio include Rao's, Vita Coco, Coors, Brooklyn Mirage and many more. With expertise in branded storytelling and influencer-driven campaigns, Shane has carved out a reputation for creating content that captivates audiences and elevates brand visibility.   Handled Entertainment’s projects include original video content and strategic campaigns that blend creativity with results. By leveraging emerging trends and a deep understanding of social media platforms, Shane helps brands and creators alike stand out in the digital space. For more examples of his work, visit Handled Entertainment’s official website​ here:   handled.tv

In this episode, David sits down with @thevulgarchef, the internet’s favorite culinary disruptor, to explore the business empire he’s built around his bold and unapologetic food content. Known for his unfiltered humor and outrageous comfort food creations, The Vulgar Chef has cultivated a massive and loyal social media following. But behind the viral recipes and larger-than-life persona is a savvy entrepreneur who’s turned his unique brand into a thriving business. From monetizing his platforms to building partnerships and engaging his audience, this episode dives into the strategies that drive his success. Join us as we uncover the business side of The Vulgar Chef’s journey—how he transformed his passion for food and irreverent style into a full-fledged career. Whether you’re an aspiring content creator, a foodie, or someone curious about the power of social media in building a brand, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Don’t miss this deep dive into the hustle, creativity, and determination behind the plate.

John Craigie is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Hailed as a "Modern-Day Troubadour" in the style of Woody Guthrie, Craigie's comedic storytelling style has been compared to Mitch Hedberg, while his music and commitment to living on the road has drawn comparisons to Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliott and Pete Seeger.   Craigie is best known for his live performances which blend folk songwriting with comedic storytelling. He has released nine studio albums, two live albums, two cover albums, and one live cover album.   To learn more about John, check out his website here: https://johncraigie.com/

David's long time buddies Blake & Woody join the pod to kick off the Worldwide Weenie Tour. Listen to their nonsensical musings and be amazed, disturbed, and hopefully entertained from time to time.

Shannon Allen is a dynamic entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the wife of NBA legend Ray Allen, but her journey is far from defined by her marriage alone. As the founder of Grown, a fast-casual restaurant concept focused on serving healthy, organic, and locally sourced food, Shannon has become a passionate advocate for wellness and sustainable food practices. Grown was born from Shannon’s desire to make nutritious, great-tasting food accessible to everyone, especially in underserved communities. Through her work, Shannon has transformed the way people think about fast food, blending her entrepreneurial spirit with a deep commitment to improving public health.   Before venturing into the world of entrepreneurship, Shannon had a thriving career in the music industry. As a singer, she honed her craft and found her voice as an artist, gaining valuable experience that would later inform her work in business and community outreach. Her time in the music world shaped her creativity and provided the foundation for her determination to create something impactful. Beyond her work with Grown, Shannon is a devoted mother, a committed partner to Ray, and an advocate for health and wellness, using her platform to inspire others to live healthier lives. Through it all, Shannon has remained focused on her mission to create change, whether through her business, her family, or her philanthropic efforts.   To learn more about Grown, check out Shannon’s website here: https://www.grown.org/our-story

Alex Molina graduated from UConn in 2010 with a degree in psychology. He was a member of the UConn football team, performing on the stage of Rentschler Field as a wide receiver and special teams player.   Alex joins us to discuss producing and starring in the independent film “Dash.” The movie bears an interesting style — it is filmed in one take, with no cuts or edits. The film surrounds an adulterous rideshare driver whose life unfolds during one of his nightly drives through the streets of Los Angeles.    To learn more about Alex, check out his IMDB page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6210862/

Raquel is an American conservative content creator. She hosts the event Make America Hot Again where she hosts young conservative adults. The goal of these events is to bring together likeminded people in a non-traditional fashion to create a community, in largely blue states. Check out more of Raquel's work @raqisright on Tiktok and Instagram.

Marcus Glover is a veteran Fund Manager who has a track record of investing and advising minority- and women-led companies. He previously founded and served as a Partner of M.Glover Capital and SouthBox Ventures, and has invested and launched 16 portfolio companies with 3 successful exits.   Marcus is a champion of Criminal Justice Reform and has led efforts to reduce barriers to employment for formerly incarcerated people through Fair Chance hiring. He serves on the National Board of Directors of Defy Ventures, an organization which advocates for criminal justice reform and lowering recidivism through entrepreneurship and business ownership. Marcus also serves on the Advisory Board of TIME Inc.   His experience also encompasses Impact and Social Justice, and he serves as an Advisor of Certified B Corporation, BMW Responsible Leaders Network, Greyston Bakery and the Center for Open Hiring. He has served in a variety of advisory roles, including with WeWork Labs and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).   Erika Sykes is a native of Buffalo, NY, and the founder of Go-To-E, LLC. Her inspiration was very simple. Some of her close friends who happened to be professional athletes needed help. She noticed that the demands of being professional athletes made it extremely hard to manage their everyday lives.   Through years of experience working within a variety of team settings, a top sports agency and managing various athletes she became very skilled at helping individuals achieve balance. Her passion for helping athletes connect with their communities and establish themselves outside of the demands of their respective talents, Sykes' vision would help athletes succeed far beyond the triumphs of the game!   Erika moved to Cleveland where she worked at Klutch Sports Group,LLC as an Executive Assistant providing high-level administrative support to NBA Agent Rich Paul. At Klutch she worked closely under Mr. Paul learning the ins and outs of the sports business.   On a day-to-day basis Erika interacted with clients such as LeBron James, Eric Bledsoe, Norris Cole, Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph.   You can connect with Erika on socials @erikasykes_ or by visiting her website at https://www.go-to-e.com/

Jacob Wallach has grown a following of 500k on Tiktok as Excel Daddy, teaching you how to become a Excel Wizzard. As a TikTok Strategist and Content Advisor, Jacob brings expertise in developing impactful brand narratives and delivering results through data-driven paid media strategies. With a proven track record as an accomplished TikTok Creator over two years of experience working at TikTok, Jacob understands the unique opportunities and challenges of this rapidly evolving platform. As you'll find in this interview, Jacob's primary goal is to help brands navigate the rapidly changing landscape of short-form content and leverage the power of TikTok to reach and engage audiences in new and innovative ways. To connect with Jacob, check out  @ExcelDaddy  on socials.

Erika Sykes is a native of Buffalo, NY, and the founder of Go-To-E, LLC. Her inspiration was very simple. Some of her close friends who happened to be professional athletes needed help. She noticed that the demands of being professional athletes made it extremely hard to manage their everyday lives. Through years of experience working within a variety of team settings, a top sports agency and managing various athletes she became very skilled at helping individuals achieve balance. Her passion for helping athletes connect with their communities and establish themselves outside of the demands of their respective talents, Sykes' vision would help athletes succeed far beyond the triumphs of the game!   Erika moved to Cleveland where she worked at Klutch Sports Group,LLC as an Executive Assistant providing high-level administrative support to NBA Agent Rich Paul. At Klutch she worked closely under Mr. Paul learning the ins and outs of the sports business. On a day-to-day basis Erika interacted with clients such as LeBron James, Eric Bledsoe, Norris Cole, Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph.   You can connect with Erika on socials @erikasykes_ or by visiting her website at https://www.go-to-e.com/

Kevin Kane serves as actor, director and Executive Producer on Life & Beth. He also stars as Detective Terry Bruno on Law and Order: SVU. Recent film credits include Mark Jackson's This Teacher (LA Film Fest Jury Award), Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, Uncle Silas, Lez Bomb, Im Not Me (IFP Lab). Kevin won a Peabody Award, Television Critics Award and a Primetime Emmy for producing Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, where he also appeared as an actor for four seasons. He was an actor and special on-set consultant to Judd Apatow for Trainwreck, and both actor and producer on FOX's Snatched and STX's I Feel Pretty. Kevin is a founding ensemble member (along with Amy Schumer) of The Collective NY where he has acted in and directed numerous theatre productions since its inception in 2007, including David Thigpen's Hurricane Party at Cherry Lane Theatre and the revival of Frank McGuinness's Someone Who'll Watch Over Me at New York Theatre Workshop for which he was nominated Outstanding Lead Actor (NYIT). He is a graduate of The William Esper Studio.

Ilana Dunn is the host of the Seeing Other People podcast and a dating and relationship content creator. Ilana was formerly a Lead Content Creator at Hinge where she led an 8600% reach growth year over year, 4,283% impressions growth year over year, and 169% follower growth year over year. Some may know her as Ilana From Hinge, but today she's known for speaking to both well-known and anonymous, unfiltered guests as they navigate the complexities and realities of modern dating.   Check out her Instagram here with links to her podcast and other projects in bio: https://www.instagram.com/ilana.dunn/?hl=en

Erika Ayers Badan is a distinguished executive known for her transformative leadership as the former CEO of Barstool Sports. With a career marked by innovation and strategic vision, Erika played a pivotal role in evolving Barstool Sports from a niche sports media company into a major player in the digital entertainment landscape. Her tenure was characterized by a focus on expanding the brand’s reach, leveraging cutting-edge digital strategies, and fostering a dynamic company culture. Erika's expertise in navigating the fast-paced media environment and her ability to drive growth have established her as a prominent figure in the industry. Erika's currently transforming Food52, where she applies her strategic expertise to enhance the company’s digital presence and expand its community of food enthusiasts. Her background in leading transformative initiatives at Barstool Sports informs her approach, as she brings a fresh perspective to content creation and audience engagement. Erika's commitment to excellence and her visionary leadership continue to elevate Food52’s impact in the culinary world.

Chris Mueller is a podcaster and producer who has shot and produced shows like Full Send Podcast, Giggly Squad, Unwaxed Podcast, A Safe Place with Lil Yachty, and many more. Chris was a former student of David's and produces each episode of The David Noble Show.

Annabeth Mann is not like most men in that she is a woman. She is also an NYC-based Stand-Up Comic and Screenwriter, and the House Manager at The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY. Annabeth produces “The Mann Show”, an all female & non-binary comedy show in Greenwich Village, as well as NYC’s first dog-talent/stand-up-comedy show “Best In Show“. She is a current finalist in the NYC Queer Comedy Festival (her final performance is on Saturday 2/24/24, use the discount code MANN and get tickets here). Also a screenwriting M.F.A. recipient from Emerson College, Annabeth wrote an original comedy pilot, The Loneliest House: Wilson Years, which reached the second round at the Austin Film Festival (Comedy Teleplay Pilot category). To see more of Annabeth, check out her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annabethmann/

Sisters Snacking is a joint social media account run by four sisters from Glastonbury, Connecticut: Sara, Madison, Carly, and Julia. The sisters share content about restaurants and food in New England, the tri-state area, and beyond. Their content includes restaurant reviews, cooking content, and lists of the best places to eat. Some of their series and lists include "Iconic or Overrated" and "Best of lists".   The sisters' love of food began at a young age, and Madison says it was inspired by Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. They started posting photos of their food on Instagram in 2015 and had about 20,000 followers by 2020. During the pandemic, their following skyrocketed.   To learn more, check out @sistersnacking on all platforms or visit their website: https://www.sistersnackingllc.com/

Hayley Segar is the founder and visionary behind onewith swimwear. Previously working as an influencer and bridal consultant, Hayley set out in 2019 to bring swimwear that fits like underwear to women everywhere. What started out as a frustration with the lack of available seamless and form fitting options in the swimwear market turned into the foundation for her now viral and top-selling brand.  To learn more and get your own onewith swimwear, visit the link here: https://onewithswim.com/

Ian, the creative mind behind the popular Instagram account @imma_eat_this, is a passionate food enthusiast based in New York City. Known for his vibrant and engaging content, Ian explores the city's diverse culinary landscape, sharing his experiences with an ever-growing audience. His Instagram page, featuring 451K followers, highlights everything from hidden gems to iconic eateries, all accompanied by mouthwatering visuals and detailed reviews. With a background that blends his American and Jamaican roots, Ian brings a unique perspective to his food explorations. Whether he's uncovering new flavors or revisiting classic dishes, his goal is to provide his followers with authentic, enjoyable food experiences. His approach is all about celebrating great food and the joy it brings to life, making his page a must-follow for food lovers everywhere. Check his page out here: https://www.instagram.com/imma_eat_this/?hl=en

Ari Mannis is a standup comic and co-owner and founder of Melrose Podcasts. Spending many of his early days in standup working as a door guy at The Comedy Store, Ari has since toured with comedians like Theo Von, Nick Swardson and more. He also played a role in the early days of many now huge podcasts through the studio he co-created, Melrose Podcasts.   Melrose Podcasts is a podcast studio chain and network with locations in LA, New York and Austin, Texas. They've hosted and produced shows for Full Send Podcast, Call Her Daddy, NPR, Giggly Squad and many more. Ari also hosts his own podcast called Unlicensed Therapy, which you can check out on his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/arimannis