BACKSTORY
with Dr G
CreativeTeam
Howard Gluss
Host, Executive Producer
Dr. Howard Gluss is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy21522), and Founder of Daraknot Health: Addiction Coaching and Private In-Home Rehab Care. He is also an executive coach, speaker, author, psychotherapist and television talk show host. Dr. Gluss is the host of Dr. G: Engaging Minds streaming on BEOND.TV where he helps people struggling with addiction transform their lives. His upcoming podcast, a revival of his radio show Dr. G: Engaging Minds, will focus on sobriety, success and mental health. Dr. G is a popular speaker, giving talks about addiction, obesity and disease, and is also a moderator for health and entertainment panels. drglife.com
Scott Smith
Executive Producer
Scott’s career began with production work on Broadway, National Tours, and Las Vegas. A former Story Editor for Dino DeLaurentis, Scott began his writing career with the 1987 television series, ‘21 Jumpstreet.’ His adapted play, ‘Buddies,’ premiered in Los Angeles. His one-woman play, "That Woman!" had its world premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Scott created and produced the talk radio show Dr. G: Engaging Minds for KABC, and the spinoff TV version on BEOND.TV. He is Co-Author of the book, "Reel People: Finding Ourselves in the Movies". Scott is the creator, writer and Executive Producer of Intimate Fame audio drama. scottedwardsmith.com
Melissa Jobe
Associate Producer
Melissa Jobe is an actress, singer, writer and producer based in Los Angeles. Melissa originated the role of Wallis Simpson in the stage production of THAT WOMAN! at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Melissa is also Producer and content creator with the talk-show, Dr. G: Engaging Minds and Associate Producer of Intimate Fame audio drama. melissajobe.com
Whitfield Scheidegger
Director and DP
Whitfield is an award winning film maker and editor with years of experience in the new media space. He is currently an editor for Showtime's Yellowjackets. A member of the online originals team at Disney Interactive, Whitfield has worked with original and branded content for the division for the past four years. Recently, he launched an original series in partnership with Google for an exclusive Valentine's day release of Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story which gathered over 1.5 million views in the first week. whitfieldscheidegger.com