<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant: The Saillant Edge Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing The Saillant Edge — a new podcast where film, energy, and purpose collide. I’ll be sharing unfiltered conversations and insights drawn from decades in engineering, sustainability, and Hollywood, exploring how storytelling can drive real-world impact and shape the future we’re building together.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/s/the-saillant-edge-podcast</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CJKs!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2900c675-6664-4821-8bb6-5752eed30852_800x800.png</url><title>Antonio Saillant: The Saillant Edge Podcast</title><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/s/the-saillant-edge-podcast</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:37:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[saillantco@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[saillantco@gmail.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[saillantco@gmail.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[saillantco@gmail.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Why War With Iran Was the Wrong Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this explosive episode of The Saillant Edge, Antonio Saillant confronts the escalating war with Iran and asks the question many Americans are afraid to say out loud &#8212; should this war have ever happened?]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/why-war-with-iran-was-the-wrong-path</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/why-war-with-iran-was-the-wrong-path</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:22:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189677797/0b8e662859d972467835f9975aca3a20.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this explosive episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, Antonio Saillant confronts the escalating war with Iran and asks the question many Americans are afraid to say out loud &#8212; should this war have ever happened? Breaking down the constitutional concerns, the political timing, and the real human cost, Antonio speaks from the heart as both a broadcaster and a f&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Epstein Files: Truth, Transparency & Justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Epstein case has become more than a headline &#8212; it has become a symbol of public distrust.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-epstein-files-truth-transparency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-epstein-files-truth-transparency</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:01:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187786949/fea81f9b7db69fd476e63cc0a53ef0e5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Epstein case has become more than a headline &#8212; it has become a symbol of public distrust.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, I move beyond the noise and focus on solutions. What would it take to fully restore trust? How can we release the truth responsibly while protecting victims? And what structural reforms are needed to ensure equal justice und&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Rhythm Becomes a Threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad Bunny, Footloose, and the Fear of Culture]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/when-rhythm-becomes-a-threat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/when-rhythm-becomes-a-threat</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:21:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187538761/9025eb282ec14d2c60bfec272014b07b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <strong>The Saillant Edge</strong>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a> breaks down the cultural conversation sparked by the Super Bowl halftime performance featuring Bad Bunny&#8212;and why the backlash says more about fear than music.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catcher in the Rye & Killers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Saillant Edge, Antonio Saillant examines one of the most unsettling cultural coincidences in modern American history: why The Catcher in the Rye keeps appearing in the hands of men who attempted to change history through violence.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/catcher-in-the-rye-and-killers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/catcher-in-the-rye-and-killers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:52:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186736353/64012f3c25bbfcd79c967f81dda96ffe.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant </a>examines one of the most unsettling cultural coincidences in modern American history: why <em>The Catcher in the Rye</em> keeps appearing in the hands of men who attempted to change history through violence.</p><p>Sparked by Apple TV+&#8217;s powerful documentary <em><strong>John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial</strong></em>, Antonio takes a caref&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arresting Journalists in America?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I take on a story that should stop every American in their tracks.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/arresting-journalists-in-america</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/arresting-journalists-in-america</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:55:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186426387/fb1dabea1afa6ef5bd731676c97dc100.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I take on a story that should stop every American in their tracks. When <strong>journalists are arrested for doing their jobs</strong>, it&#8217;s no longer about politics, protests, or personalities &#8212; it&#8217;s about the <strong>First Amendment itself</strong>. I break down what really happened, why it matters, and how the intimidation of independent journalism sets a dangerous p&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHOICE, FEAR, AND THE STORIES THAT SAVE LIVES]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Saillant Edge, Antonio Saillant reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and the power of personal stories over public arguments.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/choice-fear-and-the-stories-that</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/choice-fear-and-the-stories-that</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:58:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186344295/6db2f9b717b80c0cdb27ac2f0df4861c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a> reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, and the power of personal stories over public arguments. Through a meaningful conversation with his mentor, legendary filmmaker Ted Kotcheff, Antonio explores how history, lived experience, and respect for choice can shape decisions when the stak&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Future by Design ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ending Winter's Grip with Solar-Powered Streets]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/our-future-by-design</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/our-future-by-design</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:42:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/186116233/9707a8da2653d9044cbe6749091f852a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if winter no longer shut down our cities?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a> explores a bold, real-world concept that could transform life in snowy cities forever: <strong>solar-powered, self-heating roads and sidewalks that melt snow the moment it falls.</strong></p><p>This isn&#8217;t science fiction.</p><p>Around the world, prototypes already exist&#8212;roads&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Enforcement Becomes Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Challenging ICE Tactics]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/when-enforcement-becomes-violence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/when-enforcement-becomes-violence</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:16:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185800427/86b13858c7c624f21bb0b65737afcf84.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this unfiltered episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a> confronts a hard truth: when authority abandons accountability, enforcement turns into violence. With clarity, conviction, and humanity, Antonio challenges systems that have lost their moral compass and calls for leadership rooted in responsibility, justice, and respect for human life.</p><p>Thi&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking Smart: The Strategy Behind Every Successful Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Saillant Edge, Antonio Saillant introduces his signature philosophy, Thinking Smart &#8212; a practical mindset built around preparation, awareness, and intentional relationship-building.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/thinking-smart-the-strategy-behind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/thinking-smart-the-strategy-behind</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:28:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185749980/7c72841f0656d2a91904f3bf4caa903a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a> introduces his signature philosophy, <strong>Thinking Smart</strong> &#8212; a practical mindset built around preparation, awareness, and intentional relationship-building.</p><p>Drawing from years of teaching in universities and actor studios, Antonio breaks down how first impressions, listening, authenticity, and strategic thi&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside SHOT IN THE ARM with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Scott Hamilton Kennedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this special episode of The Saillant Edge, host Antonio Saillant speaks with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and documentary filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy about the film SHOT IN THE ARM. The conversation explores vaccine-related misinformation, the importance of critical thinking, and why scientific literacy matters more than ever.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/inside-shot-in-the-arm-with-neil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/inside-shot-in-the-arm-with-neil</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:47:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185639692/8597f6d4c39b6a5341332ac95caa1f10.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, host <strong><a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a></strong> speaks with astrophysicist <strong>Neil deGrasse Tyson</strong> and documentary filmmaker <strong>Scott Hamilton Kennedy</strong> about the film <em><a href="https://shotinthearmmovie.com">SHOT IN THE ARM</a></em>. The conversation explores vaccine-related misinformation, the importance of critical thinking, and why scientific literacy matters more than ever.</p><p>Although reco&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Life and Legacy of Filmmaker Ted Kotcheff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Personal Reflection]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-life-and-legacy-of-filmmaker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-life-and-legacy-of-filmmaker</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185438962/176b184dcd2a260ab86bedad5acb81c0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, host <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant </a> delivers a deeply personal reading of his own essay and tribute to legendary filmmaker Ted Kotcheff (1931&#8211;2025).</p><p>Ted Kotcheff was a master of cinema&#8212;directing iconic works like the harrowing <em>Wake in Fright</em> (1971), the Oscar-nominated <em>The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz</em>, Sylvester Stallo&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of the Audition: How Great Actors Book Roles on Elite TV Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[What I learned inside the callback room at Law & Order: SVU]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-art-of-the-audition-how-great</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-art-of-the-audition-how-great</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:19:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185316015/d05ed7e6ee17d50eee1254535b2e4c56.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The Saillant Edge</em>, <a href="https://antoniosaillant.com">Antonio Saillant</a> pulls back the curtain on the real audition process behind one of television&#8217;s most iconic shows, <em>Law &amp; Order: Special Victims Unit</em>. Drawing from years shadowing legendary executive producer <strong>Ted Kotcheff</strong>, Antonio shares what casting rooms <em>actually</em> look for&#8212;and why preparation, humility, and truth ma&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Edge That Changed Everything: Why Sustainability Is the New Superpower in Storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this inaugural episode of &#8220;The Saillant Edge&#8221;, Antonio Saillant shares his personal journey from aerospace and mechanical engineering managing massive energy systems at Con Edison to becoming an actor, filmmaker, and sustainability advocate in Hollywood.]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-edge-that-changed-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/the-edge-that-changed-everything</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:02:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185253155/1a992fbbc4a434b8d8cb0d573f44f5fc.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this inaugural episode of &#8220;The Saillant Edge&#8221;, Antonio Saillant shares his personal journey from aerospace and mechanical engineering managing massive energy systems at Con Edison to becoming an actor, filmmaker, and sustainability advocate in Hollywood. He explores how sustainability has become the ultimate &#8220;superpower&#8221; for creators&#8212;enabling smarter&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the Journey – Start Here with Antonio Saillant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saillant Edge Podcast]]></description><link>https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-journey-start-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-journey-start-here</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Antonio Saillant | Speaker]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:18:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185209372/0fcf71046c011c22fed6dc91227d5bc9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Introducing </strong><em><strong>The Saillant Edge</strong></em> &#8212; a new podcast where film, energy, and purpose collide. I&#8217;ll be sharing unfiltered conversations and insights drawn from decades in engineering, sustainability, and Hollywood, exploring how storytelling can drive real-world impact and shape the future we&#8217;re building together.</p><div class="community-chat" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.substack.com/pub/officialantoniosaillant/chat?utm_source=chat_embed&quot;,&quot;subdomain&quot;:&quot;officialantoniosaillant&quot;,&quot;pub&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:7656418,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Antonio Saillant&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;Antonio Saillant&quot;,&quot;author_photo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AgdL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6dd20194-4d57-4b31-baf7-888f87629333_800x800.jpeg&quot;}}" data-component-name="CommunityChatRenderPlaceholder"></div><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-journey-start-here/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-journey-start-here/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-journey-start-here?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-journey-start-here?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://officialantoniosaillant.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>
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