Ep582: Friends 'Til The End

Today, The Kicking the Seat Podcast talks Rent-a-Pal with writer/director Jon Stevenson and stars Brian Landis Folkins and Wil Wheaton! In this offbeat 90’s-set thriller, Folkins stars as David, a lonely forty-year-old who discovers a strange VHS tape at his virtual dating service. The video’s clean-cut and cheerful host, Andy (Wheaton), offers fun and companionship—but at a price David isn’t quite ready to pay.

In this pair of brief and spoiler-free interviews (one with Wheaton, one with Stevenson and Folkins), Ian and his guests dig the film’s origins; the strange coincidences that followed the production; and insights from the actors about creating multi-layered characters.

Also, Ian reviews Rent-a-Pal; recommends the video versions of both interviews; and tells Chicagoans where they can catch it on the big screen this weekend (as well as On Demand)!

Episode 582 is kind, but doesn’t rewind!

Show Guide:

Intro Music: 0:00 - 0:14

Intro: 0:14 - 0:31

Rent-a-Pal Review: 0:31 - 3:34

Intro Ct’d: 3:34 - 5:35

Rent-a-Pal Trailer: 5:35 - 7:21

Wil Wheaton Interview: 7:21 - 18:21

Transition Music: 18:21 - 18:58

Jon Stevenson / Brian Landis Folkins Interview: 18:58 - 34:34

Outro Music: 34:34 - 34:50

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