This week, I am joined by comedian and filmmaker, Cameron Smith.

Finding his place behind the camera at a young age, Cameron's journey has gone from making sketches, to fully developing his character as rapper Camboi Smif.

After a break-up, coupled with a reality TV Dating show appearance gone awry, Cameron began his latest and current project, The Loneliest Boy on Earth. Taking his real life experiences and mixing in some tongue-in-cheek documentary style filmmaking, reality is almost blurred as to what is real, and what is being acted.

A hilarious and insightful conversation into the thought process behind creative endeavours, and being unapologetically yourself.

Find Cameron's projects and more here!

https://www.creativitytheory.org/tlboe

This week on Behind the Camera, I’m joined by mental health counsellor Zoey Kyriacou. Specialising in adult ADHD and anxiety, we explore the key differences between ADHD and autism in both children and adults, how so many people can go years without a diagnosis, and the treatment options available — including medication and therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Find Zoey's Practice Here: https://mastermindcounseling.com/team/

Dr. Fred Moss is a psychiatrist, healer, speaker, and restorative coach who has spent over four decades working inside nearly every corner of modern psychiatry — and then chose to ask a deeper question:What actually heals human beings?Known to many as “The UnDoctor,” Dr. Moss does not reject medicine — he widens the conversation. His work invites individuals, clinicians, and systems alike to look beyond diagnosis and protocol and return to the core of healing: presence, curiosity, creativity, and authentic human connection.

Dr Fred's Website: https://welcometohumanity.net/

In the first Behind the Camera of 2026, I sit down with Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani. Soukaina is a NYC-Based producer, and independent filmmaker.

We discuss the differences between working on commercials for globally-renowned companies, and independent filmmaking, where Soukaina's true passion shines through, championing Muslim, Afro-Arab, and female narratives.

In this New Year’s Eve special, I reflect on the journey that was 2025 - looking at the moments, conversations, and experiences that truly shaped Behind the Camera into what it is today.

I also share what’s coming in 2026, including new projects, new directions, and answer questions sent in by you, the audience.

Thank you to everyone who has tuned in, supported the show, and been part of this journey throughout 2025. I genuinely couldn’t have done this without you, and I can’t wait to continue the journey together into 2026.

Happy New Year 💛

Robert Gaines is an entrepreneur and author of SCINTILLA The Ultimate Guide to Generating Business, Product, and Service Ideas. He is a U.S Army veteran and a graduate of the University of Louisville's School of Business.Robert hosts the Free Time Mastermind podcast, interviewing fellow professionals and providing commentary on current topics impacting entrepreneurs. He's also developing business interests in Nicaragua which provides an amazing low-cost alternative to the rising cost of living in the United States.

Dr. Kurt Ellenberger has had a long career as a performer, composer, music educator, and scholar. Since 1999, he has been aProfessor of Music at Grand Valley State University's Frederik Meijer Honors College, where he ignites students' passions through innovative interdisciplinary courses blending jazz, classical music, pop music and music history and aesthetics. As a pianist, composer, and author, he crafts music that fuse rigorous structure with spontaneous fire, while his writing dissects the profound intersections of music, math, and the human mind. He has written for the Huffington Post, NPR, and is currently a contributing editor at All About Jazz, where he has penned over 25 articles and has been read by hundreds of thousands of readers. He is also the managing editor of the Journal of Applied Jazz for the International Association of Schools of Jazz in Amsterdam. His articles span a wide range of topics—everything from harmonic convergence in jazz and classical realms to the evolutionary enigmas of why we "hear" symmetry in octaves. For podcast listeners craving intellectual adventure, Ellenberger brings a rare alchemy of accessible expertise and mind-blowing "aha" revelations, turning complex ideas into engaging stories that spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and remind us that music doesn't just entertain; it gives voice to the soul.

In this special edition of Behind the Camera, I am joined by Northern Ireland-based content creator and comedian, John Devlin. From starting a content creation journey through music clips during Covid, John quickly turned his attention locally inspired sketches, where he found his feet and gained a great following. In 2024, John made the leap into stand-up comedy, performing 5 then 10 minute sets in local comedy clubs, where he really came into his own, allowing separation from his content, and who he is as a comedian

I have never laughed as much on an episode of Behind the Camera before!