Shoot Wisely the content creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
Shoot Wisely podcast host Amir Ebrahimi has over 20 years of experience in production and has traveled the world as a documentarian covering a wide range of projects including the 2016 Olympics in Rio, social issues for the health ministry of Ethiopia, extensive global and national coverage of the NBA on and off the court, and documenting Cambodian orphanages to name a few. Host Amir Ebrahimi talks to guests about their process of creation and the road that led them to create for a living. The Shoot Wisely Podcast will have a heavy focus on photographers and videographers/DP's but will be open to inspiring creators such as artists, writers, designers, editors, etc. The main aim of the show is to talk to creates about their journey and process of creating to inspire people to create and shoot wisely. The show will have a very loose format but will touch on the who, what, where, and why. With a small portion of the conversation dedicated to the tools each creator utilizes. Thank you and please leave a review and share.
Shoot Wisely the content creators Podcast with Amir Ebrahimi
13 Mathew Stuko - Sports Producer
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Episode 13 — Mathew Stucko, Emmy-winning producer.
In Episode 13 of the Shoot Wisely podcast, I sit down with Emmy-winning producer Mathew Stucko to break down the mindset of determination and what it really takes to run a podcast at a high level.
Mathew shares lessons from his career in television production and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches storytelling, structure, and consistency in his own show. We discuss the discipline required to build momentum, the behind-the-scenes realities most audiences never see, and why long-term commitment matters more than short bursts of inspiration.
This episode is about resilience, process, and building something that lasts — whether in broadcast television or independent podcasting.
In This Episode
- The mindset behind sustained success
- Winning an Emmy and what it really represents
- Translating television production skills into podcasting
- The discipline of consistency
- Behind-the-scenes realities of running a show
- Why determination beats motivation
About the Guest
Mathew Stucko is an Emmy-winning producer and podcast host known for his commitment to high-quality storytelling and consistent execution. His career spans television and digital media, where he has built projects rooted in preparation, perseverance, and craft.