DreamPath Podcast
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsExploring the artistic journeys of successful musicians, filmmakers, writers, painters and other creatives.
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RECAP - Oakley Takeaways, Lanagen Tribute Feedback, and Bryan and Jason Take a Break
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with writer, producer, and food critic Bill Oakley. They also talk about the overwhelmingly positive response to the Mark Lanegan tribute episode. Finally, Bryan and Jason talk about taking a break from podcasting so they can focus on family and other creative endeavors.
Bill Oakley on The Simpsons, Writer's Block, and the Creative Freedom of Fast Food Reviews
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBBill Oakley is a Portland-based writer and producer known for his work on The Simpsons (where, with partner Josh Weinstein, he was executive producer and showrunner for the 7th and 8th seasons), Futurama, Regular Show, and Mission Hill. He most recently served as a writer and producer on Portlandia, Disenchantment, Chicago Party Aunt, and Close Enough on HBO Max. Bill is also popular on Instagram and Twitter (@thatbilloakley), where he reviews fast food from the comfort of his car, and has ...
RECAP - Bryan and Jason on Long Line Of Ladies, Thoughts on Ukraine, and Jason's New Music
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with Rayka Zehtabchi and Shaandiin Tome, who co-directed the documentary short Long Line of Ladies, which premiered at Sundance and is now showing at SXSW. Bryan and Jason also talk about the situation in Ukraine and Jason talks about the music he has been writing and recording, which will be available in May.
Rayka Zehtabchi and Shaandiin Tome on Co-Directing Long Line Of Ladies
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 88.3 MBRayka Zehtabchi is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who won the Academy Award for her film Period. End of Sentence in 2019. Shaandiin Tome is an Albuquerque-based filmmaker whose breakout, award-winning short film Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2018. Rayka and Shaandiin co-directed the documentary short Long Line of Ladies, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, and will be featured at SXSW next week. Long Line of Ladies follows a girl and her tribal co...
A Tribute to Mark Lanegan (feat. Moby, Mark Pickerel, and Jeff Fielder)
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBBryan and Jason talk about the loss of Pacific Northwest indie rock legend Mark Lanegan, paying tribute to him and playing clips from interviews with musicians Moby, Mark Pickerel (formerly of the Screaming Trees), and Jeff Fielder, all of whom worked closely with Lanegan at various points in his career.
RECAP - Wladyka and Perkash Takeaways, Upright and Grateful, HBO Max Gems, and What's Next
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 39 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with Josef Kubota Wladyka, who wrote and directed Catch The Fair One (now on VOD), as well as takeaways from Bryan's chat with film producer Sunil Perkash, who produced Last Survivors (now on VOD). Bryan also talks about a recent illness which humbled him and made him grateful to be alive, Bryan tells Jason about two HBO Max shows he watched recently (Peacemaker and Station Eleven), and Bryan talks about his upcoming interview with Bill Oak...
Sunil Perkash on Studio vs. Indie Films, and Producing Dystopian Thriller Last Survivors
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 98.6 MBFilm producer Sunil Perkash developed major studios hits like BLAST FROM THE PAST starring Brendon Frasier, Alicia Silverstone, Sissy Spacek and Christopher Walken, PREMONITION , starring Sandra Bullock, and Disney’s blockbuster hit ENCHANTED, starring Amy Adams, which grossed $340 million, and received multiple oscar and golden globe nominations. Sunil then produced SALT, starring Angelina Jolie and grossing $300 million. He is currently in post production on DISENCHANTED, a sequel to ENCHA...
Josef Kubota Wladyka on Writing, Directing, and Producing Catch The Fair One, Starring Kali Reis
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBJosef Kubota Wladyka is a screenwriter, director, and producer. His episodic television credits as a director include the netflix series Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, and Animal Kingdom, among others. Josef’s most recent feature film, Catch The Fair One, which he wrote, directed, and produced, was released in select theaters and on VOD on February 11 by IFC Films. Executive Produced by Darren Aronofsky and Produced by Academy Award winner Mollye Asher, Catch The Fair One stars Kali Reis, playing ...
RECAP - Kinnear, Ford, Sundance Takeaways, %#&* Joe Rogan, and What's Next
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways with from Bryan's chat with artist manager/concert promoter Ken Kinnear and screenwriter Zack Ford. Bryan talks about his experience covering the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, recapping some films he saw at the festival. Bryan and Jason dive into the Joe Rogan/Spotify controversy. And Bryan previews his upcoming interview with movie producer Sunil Perkash, who produced Salt starring Angelina Jolie, Enchanted Starring Amy Adams, and The Last Survivors, starring...
Zack Ford on Screenwriting, Hacking into Hollywood, and Making it to Sundance with Watcher
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBZack Ford is a New York-based screenwriter who sold his first screenplay right out of New York University’s Tisch School of Arts. The screenplay, originally entitled Scribbleface, would become Scar 3D, the first stereoscopic 3D horror film. Zack’s film, Watcher, premiered at Sundance 2022 and was recently purchased by IFC Films for theatrical and VOD distribution. Directed by Chloe Okuno and starring Maika Monroe and Karl Glusman, Watcher is about a young American woman who moves into an a...
Ken Kinnear on Artist Management, Concert Promotion, and Inducting The Gorge Amphitheater
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 200 MBKen Kinnear is an artist manager, concert promoter and author. He managed the band Heart for more than a decade and is the creator/developer of The Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington, considered by many to be the most iconic outdoor music venue in the world. Ken is featured in the documentary Enormous: The Gorge Story (now streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and Vudu), and his book, There’s An Ass For Every Seat, will be released in March. Ken is also the host of a podcast of t...
Ken Kinnear on Artist Management, Concert Promotion, and Inducting The Gorge Ampitheater
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 250 MBKen Kinnear is an artist manager and concert promoter. He managed the band Heart for more than a decade and is the creator/developer of The Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington, considered by many to be the most iconic outdoor music venue in America. Ken is featured in the documentary Enormous: The Gorge Story (now streaming on Amazon), and his book, An Ass For Every Seat, was released this month. Ken is also the host of a podcast centered around artists who have performed at The Gorge a...
RECAP - Michael Price Takeaways, The Beatles Documentary Review, and What's Next
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with Michael Price, who co-created F Is For Family with Bill Burr for Netflix, and has written and co-executive produced on The Simpsons for over 20 years. Bryan and Jason also discuss Peter Jackson's new documentary on The Beatles, talk about plans for Sundance 2022, and preview next week's interview with artist manager and concert promoter Ken Kinnear.
Michael Price on Writing/Producing for The Simpsons, and Creating F Is For Family with Bill Burr
January 12, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBMichael Price has been writing and producing for the beloved and iconic television show The Simpsons for the past 20 years. In 2014 he co-created F is For Family, a serialized, animated series for Netflix, with comedian Bill Burr. Starring Bill Burr, Laura Dern, Justin Long, and Sam Rockwell, the series just concluded its fifth and final season. Michael has written for numerous other shows, including Teacher’s Pet, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, the Hercules tv series, and many Lego Star Wa...
Encore Episode - Academy Award Winner Rayka Zehtabchi on Directing "Period. End of Sentence."
January 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBENCORE EPISODE (Replay of Episode 3, April 9, 2019): We are replaying this interview as a tribute to Rayka, whose film Long Line of Ladies is premiering at Sundance 2022. We want to contratulate Rayka and her co-director Shaandiin Tome on this achievement and wish them all the best in Park City. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Rayka Zehtabchi is an Iranian-American film director based in Los Angeles. Her directorial debut, Madaran, is an Iranian la...
2021 RECAP - A Year In Review, Episode Highlights and Takeaways, and Happy New Year!
December 29, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 98.1 MBBryan and Jason discuss highlights from 2021 and recap Bryan's interviews with Naomi Grossman, Justin Connor, Keith Thomas, Niki Pilkington, Sue Ennis, Moby, Mark Pickerel, Tommy Chong, Al Di, Jeff Fielder, Onur Tukel, and Justine Bateman. Throughout the interview Bryan and Jason play clips from these interviews, reflect on lessons learned from each guest, and preview what to expect in early 2022.
RECAP - Tim Sutton's Sensual Lyricism, Sundance Preview, and Merry Christmas
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 30 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's interview with director and screenwriter Tim Sutton, whose most recent film, The Last Son, starring Heather Graham, Sam Worthington, Machine Gun Kelly, and Thomas Jane, premiered on December 10. They also talk about the upcoming end-of-the-year recap, and preview Bryan's upcoming coverage of the Sundance Film Festival in late January.
Tim Sutton on Screenwriting, His "Dark Lens," and Directing The Last Son
December 15, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBTim Sutton is the screenwriter and director behind five critically acclaimed films, including Funny Face, Donnybrook, Dark Night, Memphis, and Pavilion. His most recent film, The Last Son, which premiered on December 10, stars Sam Worthington, Heather Graham, and Machine Gun Kelly. What you will learn: How the screenplay for The Last Son came to him during the pandemic, and how themes in the film reflect the state of the world during such an unprecedented time. [0:00-7:52] How Ti...
RECAP - Roman Takeaways, RIP Stephen Sondheim, Sundance 2022, and What's Next
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's interview with film composer Roman Molino Dunn, reminisce about Stephen Sondheim, who passed away last week, talk about Bryan's return to the upcoming 2022 Sundance Film Festival as a member of the press, and preview Bryan's upcoming interview with film director Tim Sutton, whose western starring Sam Worthington, Heather Graham, and Machine Gun Kelly, premiers on December 10.
Roman Molino Dunn on Film/TV Composition, Snakehead, Huracán, & and Music Producing The Card Counter
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBRoman Molino Dunn is a Billboard-charting music producer and an award-winning film and television composer. His film and television work includes scoring HBO Max’s Huracán, Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Snakehead, and music producing The Card Counter, starring Oscar Isaac, directed by Paul Schrader, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Roman has also worked with popular brands such as Burger King, Michael Kors, NBC, and Clinique, among many others, and is the co-founder of Mirrortone Studios ...
SOLOCAST - Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 4.35 MBBryan talks about postponing (until January of 2022, due to some cool upcoming promotional events) the launch of his interview with artist manager, concert promoter Ken Kinnear, who is also the creator and developer of the iconic Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. Happy Thanksgiving folks!
RECAP - Reflections on 90's TV, Friends vs Seinfeld, Rough Beginnings, and Year-End Plans
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with TV writer and producer Kourtney Kang, who was executive producer on How I Met Your Mother and Fresh Off the Boat. She is also the creator/showrunner of the new Disney Plus series Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Bryan and Jason reflect on 90s television, discuss how well Friends and Seinfeld have held up over time, draw parallels between the rough first season of Friends and Seinfeld to the first year of DreamPath Podcast, and discuss year-e...
Kourtney Kang on Television Writing, and Creating Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. for Disney Plus
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBKourtney Kang is a writer, producer, and the creator/showrunner of the new hit Disney+ show Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., a reimagining of the beloved 90s show, Doogie Howser, M.D. Kourtney was also an executive producer on How I Met Your Mother, co-executive producer of Fresh Off the Boat, and supervising producer of Netflix’s Pretty Smart. What you will learn: How Kourtney became the creator and showrunner of Doogie Kamealoha, M.D., and how she and her writing team were able to though...
Reflections on Violet, Overcome By You, and Water Visions
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with screenwriter and director Justine Bateman, who made her directorial debut with Violet, starring Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux. Bryan and Jason play a new song (Overcome By You) from Chris Kinkade's band Elsewaves. Jason talks about some new jazz songs he's been writing and recording, including a song called Water Visions. And Bryan talks about his upcoming interview with music manager and Gorge Amphitheater founder Ken K...
Justine Bateman on Writing and Directing Violet, Starring Olivia Munn and Luke Bracey
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBEmmy and Golden Globe nominee Justine Bateman is an author, screenwriter, producer, and director. After decades as a successful actor, with roles on Family Ties, Satisfaction, Men Behaving Badly, and Californication, Justine made her feature film directorial debut with Violet, starring Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux, which opens in theaters on October 29 and will be available on VOD on November 9. Justine is also author of bestselling books Fame and Face: One Square Foot of Sk...
RECAP - Onur Takeaways; Bryan and Jason on Shrooms, Songwriting, and Concerts at the Gorge
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBBryan and Jason discuss key takeaways from Bryan's epic chat with artist, musician, painter, author, and filmmaker Onur Tukel. Jason shares his thoughts on Seattle's recent decision to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. Bryan talks about a book on songwriting he just read called How To Write One Song, by Jeff Tweedy. Bryan talks about his interview with Justine Bateman which launches next week. Bryan and Jason reflect on memories of seeing concerts at The Gorge Amphitheater. And Bryan tal...
Onur Tukel on Writing and Directing Scenes From An Empty Church
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 229 MBOnur Tukel is an actor, screenwriter, producer, director, musician, painter, graphic novelist, and children’s book author. His previous films include Catfight, starring Sandra Oh and Anne Heache, Applesauce, and Black Magic for White Boys. His most recent film is Scenes From an Empty Church, starring Kevin Corrigan and Thomas Jay Ryan, Max Casella, and Paul Reiser. What you will learn: The hustle required to be an indie filmmaker, and the uncertainty that comes with the job, even ...
RECAP - Eyebrows are Overrated, Chihuahua Mishaps, and What's Next
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBBryan and Jason recap Bryan's interviews with guitarist Jeff Fielder and director and screenwriter Rebecca Eskreis. Bryan talks about his recent "solo-cast," shares why recording it was so difficult, and expresses gratitude for the positive feedback from listeners on that episode. Jason talks about a recent harrowing experience in his recording studio involving a chihuahua and two bottles of carpet cleaner. Bryan previews his upcoming interviews with writer and director Onur Tukel and writer...
Rebecca Eskreis on Writing and Directing What Breaks The Ice
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99.2 MBWriter, Director, and producer Rebecca Eskreis is a familiar face on the international film festival circuit, screening at SXSW, SIFF, Munich, and Stockholm, among others. Rebecca’s directorial debut, What Breaks the Ice (starring Madelyn Cline, Sofia Hublitz, and Lukas Gage) was selected for the Austin Film Society’s Artist Intensive, hosted by Richard Linklater, and releases in select theaters and on VOD October 1st. What you will learn: Rebecca talks about early inspirations for her...
SOLOCAST - Before and After Events, and Living Your Life Now
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBBryan talks about formative events in his life that made him realize the importance of living the life you want to live now.
Guitarist Jeff Fielder On Being the Forrest Gump of Rock and Roll
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBGuitarist, songwriter, and producer Jeff Fielder has worked with notable artists such as Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age), Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam), Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses), Sera Cahoone, and most recently landed a touring gig with the Indigo Girls. He also writes and creates music with his wife, Tekla Waterfield. Their most recent album, released this year, is Trouble in Time. What you will learn: Jeff reflects fondly on growing up...
RECAP - Waking Up On the Green Side of the Grass, and Jason is Going to Hell
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's interviews with film directors Amber Sealey and Michele Civetta, wax philosophic about the fragility of life and our gratitude for being alive, and Jason tries to make amends for a joke he made about Keith Richards, but Bryan isn't letting him off the hook so easily. To be clear, Jason is still going to hell. Finally, Bryan previews his upcoming interviews with iconic Pacific Northwest musician Jeff Fielder, and film director Rebecca Eskreis.
Michele Civetta on Directing The Gateway, Starring Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn, and Bruce Dern
September 10, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 82.5 MBMichele Civetta is a writer, producer, Emmy nominated director, and founder of the production company Quintessence Films. Michele’s feature film, Agony, starring Asia Argento, was released in 2020. His most recent film is The Gateway, starring Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn, Bruce Dern, Frank Grillo, Mark Boone Junior, and Taryn Manning. The Gateway is a gritty crime-thriller about a social worker who gets in over his head when he tries to save one of his clients from her maniacal, drug-dealing ...
Amber Sealey on Her Path into Film, and Directing No Man of God, with Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBActor and award-winning filmmaker Amber Sealey has directed film festival favorites such as How Does it Start, No Light and No Land Anywhere, and How to Cheat. Her most recent film, No Man of God starring Elijah Wood, Luke Kirby, and Robert Patrick, follows the real life friendship that developed between FBI Special Agent Bill Hagmaier (played by Wood), and serial killer Ted Bundy (played by Kirby) during the last four years of Bundy’s life, before he was executed. What you will lear...
Episode Recap, RIP Charlie Watts, White Lotus Review, and the Allure of Ted Bundy
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBBryan and Jason recap Bryan's interviews with Carson Mell, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Al Di. Carson wrote, directed, and acted in the film Some of Our Stallions, which is now available on VOD. Olivia and Al co-starred in the film (which Al also produced). Jason talks about his experience watching Some of Our Stallions. Bryan and Jason also talk about the loss of drumming legend Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones, and Bryan reviews the HBO series The White Lotus. Finally, Bryan talk...
Carson Mell on Writing, Directing, and Acting in Some of Our Stallions
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBWriter, producer, animator, and actor Carson Mell was a writer on HBO’s Silicon Valley (created by Mike Judge), and wrote on Eastbound & Down, starring Danny McBride. Carson also created the animated series Tarantula (executive produced by Danny McBride), and wrote road trip comedy The Long Dumb Road, directed by Hannah Fidell and starring Jason Mantzoukas and Tony Revolori. Carson wrote, directed, and starred in his most recent film, Some of Our Stallions, executive produced by Mike Jud...
Al Di on Rock and Roll, Producing Movies with Heart, and Some of Our Stallions
August 20, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBMusician, film producer, and actor Al Di began his career in music before connections in the music world gave him the opportunity to produce movies. Al has produced Dreamland with Jason Schwartzman, Brigsby Bear with Kyle Mooney, Greg Kinnear and Claire Danes, and Lost Transmissions with Simon Pegg, among others. His most recent film, Some of Our Stallions, was written and directed by Carson Mell, executive produced by Mike Judge, and stars Carson, Al, and Olivia Taylor Dudley. What you wi...
Olivia Taylor Dudley on Acting, Social Anxiety, and Some of Our Stallions
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBOlivia Taylor Dudley is an actress, producer, and writer known for playing the beloved character Alice Quinn on SyFy’s The Magicians. Early in her career she appeared in sitcoms such as Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Mindy Project, but made a splash on the big screen with Chernobyl Diaries, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and The Vatican Tapes. Her most recent film is Some of our Stallions, written, directed, and co-starring Carson Mell, and produced by/co-starri...
Tommy Chong Recap, RIP Dusty Hill, Old Man Rockers, and Bryan Wants His Bass Back
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 43.5 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with comedy icon Tommy Chong, give their respects to recently departed ZZ Top bass player Dusty Hill, and marvel at the the longevity of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Finally, Bryan airs a grievance over a bass guitar he loaned to Jason.
Tommy Chong on Writing, Directing, Comedy, and the Secrets to Health and Happiness
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBTommy Chong began his comedy career in the iconic comedy duo Cheech and Chong. Together they recorded numerous comedy albums and made multiple films throughout the 70s and early 80s, including Up In Smoke. After Cheech and Chong broke up, Tommy performed standup and booked more than 60 film and television roles, playing Leo for five seasons on That 70s Show, and Yax in the Disney film Zootopia, among many others. Tommy has also been a long-time supporter of the legalization of marijuana an...
Pickerel's Hair, JPK's Work Ethic, Love for Sir Paul, and Unleashing the Chong
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 61.8 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's interviews of Mark Pickerel and Jeffrey Paul King, review the new Paul McCartney/Rick Rubin documentary on Hulu (McCARTNEY 3, 2, 1), and preview next week's launch of Bryan's interview with Tommy Chong.
Jeffrey Paul King on Elementary, Show-Running, and The Republic of Sarah
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBJeffrey Paul King is the creator and showrunner of the CW’s The Republic of Sarah, and was a writer and producer for all seven seasons of the acclaimed TV series Elementary starring Johnny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu. What you will learn: How Jeffrey’s work on Elementary led to the creation of his show The Republic of Sarah. He also shares about the inspiration behind the original concept for The Republic of Sarah and the research it required. [0:00-8:22] What success means in the televi...
Mark Pickerel on Screaming Trees, Recording with Nirvana, and I Have Visions
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBSinger, songwriter, and musician Mark Pickerel was a founding member of the Screaming Trees, a PNW band that shaped the course of grunge history in the 80s and 90s. After recording five studio albums with the Screaming Trees and recording with Nirvana as well, Mark started the bands Truly, The Dark Fantastic, and Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands, (now Pickerel and the Peyote 3). Mark has also collaborated with musical icons such as Brandi Carlile, Mark Lanegan, and Guns and Roses’ Duff...
Funny People, Dexter as the Perfect Villain, and Face-To-Face Interviews Are Back
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 43 MBBryan and Jason recap last week's interview with David Magidoff, try to contain their excitement about the revival of Dexter which will be released this fall (co-starring David Magidoff, and talk about the benefits and challenges associated with starting face-to-face interviews against after more than a year of doing interviews exclusively by zoom due to the pandemic. Bryan also shares what it was like interviewing Tommy Chong and what to expect when that episode launches.
David Magidoff on Improv, Comedy, Fanaddicts Podcast, and the Dexter Revival
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBActor and comedian David Magidoff is the host of game shows such as Broke A$$ Gameshow on MTV and HQ Trivia, co-host of the podcast Fanaddicts, and will be appearing as a series regular in the revival of the modern TV cult classic Dexter coming out this year. He can also been seen playing Nicky Brooks on Season One of the Apple TV series The Morning Show starring Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carrell, Reese Witherspoon, and Mark Duplass, among many other stars. What you will learn: David di...
Moby and Monica Nevi Takeaways, and Happy 50th to Joni Mitchell's Blue
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.9 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan's chat with Moby and stand-up comic Monica Nevi. Bryan brings out a Senegalese, goat-skin drum to play for Jason. Bryan and Jason wax nostalgic about the 50th Anniversary of Joni Mitchell's Blue album. And Bryan and Jason preview the upcoming interviews with David Magidoff who is a series regular on the 9th season of Dexter on Showtime, and comedian and activist Tommy Chong.
Monica Nevi on Stand-Up Comedy, Podcasting, Cancel Culture, and Work-Life Balance
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBSeattle-based comedian Monica Nevi began stand-up comedy in college and now performs nationally and internationally, headlining at Bumbershoot and opening for talents like Michael Ian Black, Sarah Colonna, Ari Shaffir, and Nick Swardson. She’s also the co-host of the podcast HugLife, host of the 80 for 80 documentary series, host of the Dumb Pitches podcast, and has released two #1 comedy albums. What you will learn: Monica shares about her experience performing stand-up in Yakima, Was...
Moby on Reprise, Collaboration, Stumbling Forward, and the Existential Meditation of Moby Doc
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBMoby is a musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. With more than 20 million albums sold worldwide, Moby is responsible for bringing dance music into the mainstream in the United States, United Kingdom, and beyond. His documentary Moby Doc covers his life and career, his many musical collaborations with artists like David Bowie, and is an existential meditation on success and happiness. Moby’s 19th studio Album, Reprise, was released in May of this year, and featur...
Susan Wrubel Recap, YouTube Love for B.J. Thomas, and Moby Zoom Call Turbulence
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MBBryan and Jason discuss takeaways from the interview with Aspen Film Executive + Artistic Director Susan Wrubel, marvel at all of the love on YouTube for B.J. Thomas and his chat with Bryan in September of last year, and talk about an edge of your seat moment during Bryan's interview with Moby, which launches next week.
Aspen Film Executive + Artistic Director Susan Wrubel on Film Production and the Future of Film Festivals
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBSusan Wrubel is an executive producer on films such as Maggie’s Plan (starring Julianne Moore, Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawk, Bill Hader, and Maya Rudolph) and Still Alice (also starring Julianne Moore, who took home the Oscar® that year for the role, and Alec Baldwin). Susan is currently the Executive + Artistic Director of Aspen Film, which organizes three annual film festivals, including the Oscar®-qualifying Aspen Shortsfest. What you will learn: Susan shares what her 4th year as the Execu...