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Tommy Cresta

@tommycresta

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I am a podcast creator, filmmaker, and Army infantry leader specializing in storytelling and team leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek creative production roles in podcasting or film direction where I can lead teams, mentor others, and tell impactful stories—especially on mental health—within collaborative, inclusive organizations that value growth and community engagement.

I create and host The Popcorn Podcast, preparing, recording, and interviewing guests while managing episode and guest scheduling to keep the show current and engaging.

I co-wrote, directed, and served as DP on the short film “The Weight We Carry,” completing the storyboard, planning cinematography, and working with producers and editors to deliver a film praised for its realistic portrayal of men’s mental health.

As an Infantry Team Leader in the National Guard, I have led up to eight soldiers through multiple active-duty deployments, instructed new soldiers in combat skills, and earned superior evaluations for five consecutive years.

I have served as a liaison/producer at a college New Media Lab teaching podcast fundamentals, equipment use, and social media trends; my formal training includes a Communications program at Delaware County Community College, Army Infantry School, and a Film Direction certification from NYU (May 2025).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Creator & Host

Current

The Popcorn Podcast

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Prepare, record, and host all episodes, conduct guest interviews, manage scheduling, and grew social following to 22,615 across channels in three years.

Podcast Production Interviewing Audio Editing Social Media Marketing Content Research Collaboration

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Infantry Team Leader

Current

U.S. Army National Guard

Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Led a light infantry squad of up to eight soldiers and conducted multiple active-duty deployments for civil unrest; instructed and trained new soldiers and received superior evaluations five consecutive years.

Small Unit Leadership Deployment Operations Planning Risk Assessment Team Management

Director / Writer / DP

The Weight We Carry

May 2023 - Apr 2024 (11 months)

Co-wrote, directed, and served as director of photography for a short film about men's mental health; completed storyboard, scheduled production, planned cinematography, and received critical and audience praise.

Director Screenwriting Storyboarding Production Scheduling Set Safety

Liaison / Producer

Delaware County Community College

Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Supported campus podcast production by teaching podcast fundamentals, training students on equipment and interview techniques, and researching topics and social media trends to improve episodes.

Podcast Production Teaching Interviewing Social Media Trends