Keith Collins Interview
In this powerful interview, we sit down with Keith Collins II, a Cleveland-raised filmmaker, director, stunt coordinator, and fight choreographer whose work blends raw storytelling with physical craft.
From growing up in Ohio to training in martial arts from a young age, Keith breaks down how discipline, survival, and creativity shaped his path to independent filmmaking. We discuss directing action films on limited budgets, choreographing fights that feel authentic, navigating the indie film circuit, and what it means to build something from the ground up without waiting for permission.
Keith also opens up about:
• Turning martial arts into cinematic language
• The realities of indie film life beyond the highlight reels
• Directing versus performing stunts
• Building opportunities outside Hollywood
• Advice for filmmakers, fighters, and creatives coming up behind him
This conversation isn’t about shortcuts or overnight success. It’s about craft, consistency, and carving your own lane.
📍 Raised in Cleveland, Ohio
🎥 Filmmaker | Director | Stunt Coordinator
🥋 Martial Artist | Fight Choreographer
If you’re a filmmaker, creative, or someone building something against the odds, this one’s for you.
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CC Speaks, poet, host, and the voice behind powerful spoken-word nights in Akron, joins Live At Studio 225 to talk about her book Woken Word, the energy of hosting open-mic nights at House Three Thirty, and how she turns lived experience into poems that hit. We discuss craft, community, and what it means to create a platform for other voices.In this episode, we cover:• What inspired Woken Word and a few favorite poems.• Why House Three Thirty matters as a community stage, and how CC makes the Cabaret shine. • How she creates space for new voices and the open-mic rituals that keep poetry alive. • CC’s creative process, performance tips, and what’s next.Follow CC Speaks:Instagram: @ccspeaks_4 watch her performances, event updates, and poems. If you liked the episode, please:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with poets and artists🗣️ Comment your favorite line from the interview or which poem you want performed next#CCSpeaks #WokenWord #HouseThreeThirty #AkronPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetryPodcast #poetry #fyp

This episode, your hosts Darren Collins and L-Dro sit down with Midwest music mogul Quincy “Big Heff” Taylor, one of the most respected A&Rs and industry power players in hip-hop.
Big Heff keeps it all the way real about his journey through the Cleveland music scene, the grind behind artist development, what it takes to build longevity in the game, and the lessons he’s learned from working with some of the biggest names in the business.
If you love real industry talk, motivation, and gems from one of the Midwest’s hardest-working executives, this episode is for you.
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Actor DreDay Williams stopped by to speak with us about the Ohio Entertainment Awards, Friday nights at Status 8 in Akron, and his starring role as Romelle, an aspiring car detailer who faces environmental struggles and relationship problems.She Never Believed reached number 1 on Tubi in several categories and is available now!! #fypシ #tubi #movie

Fran Wilson is a community organizer, activist, and lifelong Akronite running for City Council in Ward 1. A former Civil Rights Commissioner and regular presence at council meetings, Fran brings a grassroots approach focused on housing justice, police accountability, and civic engagement. If elected, they would become Akron’s first openly non-binary councilmember, representing neighborhoods like Highland Square, Downtown, and the University of Akron area.

Actor, artist, and Co-Host of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards stopped by the studio to discuss his upcoming projects, what it's like to be an actor, his new production company WELITFOREVER, and much more. More bout Dreday: https://rb.gy/1oni69

The coach and Founder of The Akron Baseball Project swung by the studio to give us insight into his organization and to talk baseball.

He spoke on getting a day awarded to him from the city of Akron, his celebrity meetings, and much more.

Tony Spitz stopped by the studio with a few of his homies; beat maker and rapper Ralphie Dribb, and Ayo Lue to talk about his new project Soft White. Available now everywhere. We spoke about beat making and selecting beats to rap on, balancing parenthood and music, and much more.Tony Spitz - Hard White: https://music.apple.com/us/album/soft-white-drugs-vol-1-ep/1794271247Ralphie Dribb - https://ralphiedribb.bandcamp.com/Ayo Lue - https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/ayolue/1642338952