Tom Nunan's guest appearances

Tom Nunan

Curious About Screenwriting Network

Positive Recovery MD

First Year Teacher Podcast

Periscope: A Lewis Brisbois Podcast 

Chris Davis

Jill Payne

Dan Caldwell

Peter Gray

Elizabeth McIngvale

Garth Davis

Cody Johnston

Cali Estes

Tricia Lewis

Sonny Mayo

Randy Grimes

Keith David

Ricky Byrd

Dan Griffin

Arlina Allen

OwlTail

Next up on Periscope, Jonathan and Steven speak to pop culture guru Tom Nunan, founder of Bull’s Eye Entertainment, an independent film and television production company headquartered in Los Angeles. Executive producer of the multiple Academy Award-winning Best Picture Crash (2006), Tom currently teaches at UCLA’s Graduate School of Theater, Film and TV, is the past Chairman of the Hollywood Radio and TV Society, and a board member of Mariska Hargitay’s Joyful Heart Foundation. Recently, he launched The Industry Way, designed to help those interested in creating content in the entertainment industry and build their careers in Hollywood. Just in time for the Sundance Film Festival, this conversation features Tom’s insights on the future of independent filmmaking, the rise of streaming platforms as the preferred form of media consumption since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shifting business model in the world of film and television. A true visionary and media analyst, Tom also discusses the mergers of long-standing media giants, the type of content that is most attractive to major film studios, and the value of retaining intellectual property by filmmakers in the coming years.  

Next up on Periscope, Jonathan and Steven speak to pop culture guru <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1364160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Nunan</a>, founder of Bull’s Eye Entertainment, an independent film and television production company headquartered in Los Angeles. Executive producer of the multiple Academy Award-winning Best Picture Crash (2006), Tom currently <a href="https://www.tft.ucla.edu/blog/2011/09/09/faculty-tom-nunan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teaches at UCLA’s</a> Graduate School of Theater, Film and TV, is the past Chairman of the <a href="https://hrts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hollywood Radio and TV Society</a>, and a board member of Mariska Hargitay’s <a href="https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joyful Heart Foundation</a>. Recently, he launched <a href="http://www.theindustryway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Industry Way</a>, designed to help those interested in creating content in the entertainment industry and build their careers in Hollywood. Just in time for the Sundance Film Festival, this conversation features Tom’s insights on the future of independent filmmaking, the rise of streaming platforms as the preferred form of media consumption since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shifting business model in the world of film and television. A true visionary and media analyst, Tom also discusses the mergers of long-standing media giants, the type of content that is most attractive to major film studios, and the value of retaining intellectual property by filmmakers in the coming years.

A Conversation with Tom Nunan 

This week, Dr. Powers and Guest Co-Host, Grif Palmer, chat with Tom Nunan, Former Network and Studio President, E.P. Oscar Best Picture Crash, UCLA Film Professor, and Owner of The Writing Intensive.  Tom is a globally recognized expert and established leader in TV, Film, Academia and Fortune 50 Media Management. A network and studio president, production company owner, long-time graduate-level Visiting Professor at UCLA’s prestigious Theater, Film and TV school and member of its leadership committees, an Executive Producer of an Oscar winning film (among many other TV, Film and New Media productions) as well as a high-level consultant to the world’s largest and most influential media companies and Universities.    Nunan has an exceptional track record of successes and achievements at the top levels and across the spectrum of executive life, producing, teaching and advising. As the co-founder, past Vice-Chair and Chairman of The Joyful Heart Foundation (JHF), Nunan has also been on the leading edge of helping survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape and child abuse, since co-founding the organization in 2004. He is also a recipient of The Humanitas and Peabody awards.   In this episode, Tom shares his recovery journey, from growing up with a father who was addicted to alcohol to becoming addicted to alcohol himself, and how he was able to find freedom in recovery. Dr. Powers, Grif, and Tom also discuss the importance of Gratitude and what it means to share our gratitude with others.    Topics Discussed:  Rewriting the narrative behind the notion “people don’t change” The power of Accountability and Sponsors in Addiction Recovery Finding a God you can put your Faith and Trust in  Learning to trust others with our Recovery Journey How Gratitude increases our personal Well-being and Happiness  Connect with Tom Nunan    Website: https://www.thewritingintensive.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-nunan-ab420a6/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.nunan    Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtomnunan     Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast:    Website: https://www.positiverecoverymd.com  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032   YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg   Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/    Contact Positive Recovery Centers:If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help.    Call: 877-476-2743  Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006  Website: https://positiverecovery.com   Services: https://positiverecovery.com/services/  FAQ: https://positiverecovery.com/faq/   ---   About Positive Recovery MD Podcast:  The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.    This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, recovery and what matters – growth &amp; progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.    To join the community, visit https://www.positiverecoverymd.com to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners.   About Positive Recovery Centers:  Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.    Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.   What is Positive Recovery?Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.    Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

This week, Dr. Powers and Guest Co-Host, Grif Palmer, chat with Tom Nunan, Former Network and Studio President, E.P. Oscar Best Picture Crash, UCLA Film Professor, and Owner of The Writing Intensive.  Tom is a globally recognized expert and established leader in TV, Film, Academia and Fortune 50 Media Management. A network and studio president, production company owner, long-time graduate-level Visiting Professor at UCLA’s prestigious Theater, Film and TV school and member of its leadership committees, an Executive Producer of an Oscar winning film (among many other TV, Film and New Media productions) as well as a high-level consultant to the world’s largest and most influential media companies and Universities.  Nunan has an exceptional track record of successes and achievements at the top levels and across the spectrum of executive life, producing, teaching and advising. As the co-founder, past Vice-Chair and Chairman of The Joyful Heart Foundation (JHF), Nunan has also been on the leading edge of helping survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape and child abuse, since co-founding the organization in 2004. He is also a recipient of The Humanitas and Peabody awards. In this episode, Tom shares his recovery journey, from growing up with a father who was addicted to alcohol to becoming addicted to alcohol himself, and how he was able to find freedom in recovery. Dr. Powers, Grif, and Tom also discuss the importance of Gratitude and what it means to share our gratitude with others.  Topics Discussed: <ul> <li>Rewriting the narrative behind the notion “people don’t change”</li> <li>The power of Accountability and Sponsors in Addiction Recovery</li> <li>Finding a God you can put your Faith and Trust in </li> <li>Learning to trust others with our Recovery Journey</li> <li>How Gratitude increases our personal Well-being and Happiness</li> </ul> Connect with Tom Nunan <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.thewritingintensive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thewritingintensive.com</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-nunan-ab420a6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-nunan-ab420a6/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tom.nunan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tom.nunan</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/realtomnunan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/realtomnunan</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Positive Recovery MD Podcast: <ul> <li> Website: <a href="https://www.positiverecoverymd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> </li> <li>Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/577870242872032</a> </li> <li> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcDF1gjlYch4V4iBbCgZg</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Positive Recovery Centers Online: <ul> <li> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/positiverecoverycenters/</a> </li> <li> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PositiveRecoveryCenters/</a> </li> <li> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/positiverecoverycenters/</a></li> </ul> Contact Positive Recovery Centers:If you or someone you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule an assessment. We are here to help. <ul> <li>Call: 877-476-2743</li> <li> Address: 902 West Alabama Street Houston, Texas 77006</li> <li> Website: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://positiverecovery.com</a> </li> <li> Services: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://positiverecovery.com/services/</a> </li> <li>FAQ: <a href="https://positiverecovery.com/faq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://positiverecovery.com/faq/</a> </li> </ul> --- About Positive Recovery MD Podcast: The Positive Recovery MD podcast is hosted by Dr. Jason Powers, Addiction Medicine Specialist, and creator of Positive Recovery.  This podcast will not only inspire and motivate its listeners, it will provide the tools and foundation needed to thrive and flourish on their addiction recovery journey. Each week the Positive Recovery MD podcast community will come together to have authentic conversations around addiction, recovery and what matters – growth &amp; progress, not perfection, all while developing positive habits for your life.  To join the community, visit <a href="https://www.positiverecoverymd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.positiverecoverymd.com</a> to sign up to receive the daily Positive Intervention that we’ll review, as well as gain access to EXCLUSIVE Positive Recovery content available only to Positive Recovery MD listeners. About Positive Recovery Centers: Positive Recovery Centers is a strengths-based addiction treatment program with locations across Texas. We offer a full continuum of care, from medical detox to sober living all supported by an ever-growing alumni community network.  Our evidence-based curriculum blends the best of the old with the new, all supporting our mission: that Recovery is best pursued when meaningful, intentional positive habits are formed through empowerment and resilience instead of negativity and shame.   What is Positive Recovery?Empathy and compassion drive our mission. Positive Recovery uses strengths as a pathway to help others flourish in recovery, at work, and at home. This is our core purpose, our “why.” We creatively apply science in order to improve outcomes. Positive Recovery is not wishful thinking, it is not a magic pill, and it is not self-help.  Positive Recovery is an evidence-based addiction curriculum that links the best of the old with the new, integrating existing effective approaches to treatment with interventions that enhance well-being by cultivating its components: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement.

EPISODE 45: Finding Sobriety Through Accountability and Gratitude with Tom Nunan

Thomas Nunan Jr. graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Boston College. After BC he spent one year as a Jesuit novice before teaching theology and philosophy at St. Sebastian's School. He then spent 27 years at St. Seb's before taking over as the head of school at St. Joseph's Prep in Boston. In 2019, he was hired as the first lay President of Bishop Fenwick High School. In this conversation Tom and I discuss his career and journey in Catholic education and what he has learned about what it takes to be a great teacher. We discuss strategies for engaging students and creating a school-wide culture where students feel loved and supported. We end with a look towards the future of Catholic schooling. 

Thomas Nunan Jr. graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Boston College. After BC he spent one year as a Jesuit novice before teaching theology and philosophy at St. Sebastian's School. He then spent 27 years at St. Seb's before taking over as the head of school at St. Joseph's Prep in Boston. In 2019, he was hired as the first lay President of Bishop Fenwick High School. In this conversation Tom and I discuss his career and journey in Catholic education and what he has learned about what it takes to be a great teacher. We discuss strategies for engaging students and creating a school-wide culture where students feel loved and supported. We end with a look towards the future of Catholic schooling.

Tom Nunan Jr. on Catholic Schools