Navigating Hollywood
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsFilm and TV professionals talk about the ups and downs of navigating Hollywood and how they've worked to stay relationally and spiritually healthy in a demanding industry. Hosted by filmmaker and author Allen Wolf.
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Joe Holland: Writer & Changemaker, Harlem Grace, Make Your Own History
April 09, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBJoseph Holland, author, playwright, and former Housing Commissioner of New York State, shares his life's tapestry, embracing the arts and spreading joy through his plays while serving the Harlem community, which is showcased in the film "Harlem Grace." As Holland recounts the various hues of his life, we're reminded of the transformative power of faith and using one's talents to ignite hope and change in the lives of others. Journey with us as we navigate the nuances of Holistic Housing, a...
Rob Stillman, Film Producer & Broadway Investor: Freud's Last Session, Amazing Grace, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
January 10, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBFilm Producer and Broadway Investor Rob Stillman recounts the ambitious journey of translating the powerful play "Freud's Last Session" into a movie, with Anthony Hopkins breathing life into Freud. His insight into the allure of challenging roles for A-list actors and the intimate process of film production shines a light on the artistry behind making a movie. Rob also reflects on his beginnings with "The God Committee," tracing his path from off-Broadway to the heart of Hollywood. In a wor...
Encore: Scott Teems, Filmmaker, The Exorcist: Believer, Insidious: Red Door, Halloween
October 23, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWho is Scott Teems, the celebrated filmmaker behind award-winning films like "The Evening Sun," and the hits "Exorcist: Believer" and "Insidious: Red Door"? How did Scott grow up to create intense, thrilling, and dramatic stories that captivate audiences? Join us as we explore the life and career of this versatile creator, as we discuss his journey from a struggling youngster to an acclaimed filmmaker, responsible for creating the Peabody Award-winning Sundance TV drama "Rectify". Scott at...
Allen Wolf, Writer, Director, Producer: The Sound of Violet: Rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity
September 19, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBHost and filmmaker Allen Wolf becomes the guest in this rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity where he talks about the journey of making his recent movie, The Sound of Violet. We dive headfirst into a discussion about the film adaptation of his novel. The road to casting Shawn, a unique character with autism, wasn't easy, but we talk about the triumphs achieved along the way and the personal connections to the story's theme of human trafficking. We'll hear how the film reflects human...
Tory Belleci, Host, Actor, Writer: Mythbusters, White Rabbit Project, Thrill Factor, The Explosion Show
August 15, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBJoin us on a thrilling journey as we chat with Tory Belleci, host, actor, and writer best known for his work on Mythbusters. Tory recalls how an unexpected encounter with the cops led him to the world of visual effects. Buckle up as we take you through the exhilarating steps Tory took to land his dream job at Mythbusters, a job he nearly passed on. Tory shares stories from his time on Mythbusters, from the jitters of being in front of the camera to the creation of the show and his role. Get...
Timothy Keller, New York Times Bestselling Author & Speaker: Why We Need Artists
July 10, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBReady to explore the powerful intersection of faith and creativity and find the answers to some profound questions? Our latest episode features a message from the late pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller. He addressed an off-Broadway audience on a riveting topic: Why Do We Need Artists? Tim delivered this message to a packed theater when he was 42 years old, and his enlightening words are as relevant today as they were then. Join us on this captivating journey ...
Kristoffer Polaha, Actor & Writer: Jurassic World:Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows
June 13, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBKris has been featured in Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows, TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, and many other films and TV series, including Mad Men, Get Shorty, and Backstrom. He has also co-authored two books from the series From Kona with Love. Kris talks about his incredible journey, how an explosion nearly took his life and the legacy he'd like to leave behind. • Kristoffer Polaha on IMDb, Instagram, Twitter • Kristoffer Polaha's website • Navigating Hol...
Jeremy Fry, Stunt Coordinator & Stunt Driver: Black Panther, John Wick 3, Captain America, Baby Driver
April 11, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBJeremy is a stunt coordinator and driver who has worked on many incredible films, including Black Panther, the Dark Knight movies, Captain America, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Free Guy, Tenet, Ford V Ferrari, John Wick, and many, many others. He has also been featured in dozens of television series as well, including WandaVision, Big Little Lies, True Detective, NCIS, and many others. Jeremy has won multiple awards for his stunt work, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Black P...
Dean Batali: TV Writer & Executive Producer, That 70's Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Good Witch, Puppy Dog Pals
March 07, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBDean Batali was a writer and Executive Producer for That 70's Show, writer for Buffy The Vampire Slayer, head writer for the Disney Jr series Puppy Dog Pals, and was the executive producer and showrunner for Hallmark Channel’s Good Witch. He also co-authored the book Watching TV Religiously. Dean discusses his career, the challenges he met along the way, why he's thankful for the worst day of his life, and the legacy he'd like to leave behind. Interviewed by Filmmaker Allen Wolf. See more...
Monica Macer, TV Writer & Executive Producer: Station 11, MacGyver, Queen Sugar, Lost, Prison Break
September 27, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBNamed as one of Variety’s 10 Writers to Watch, Monica has written for some of the most acclaimed television series over the last 15 years. She’s a Consulting Producer for HBO’s Station Eleven, the Executive Producer for MacGyver, Queen Sugar, Nashville, and Gentefied, which was nominated for a Peabody Award. She was a writer on Lost, Teen Wolf, Knight Rider, Prison Break, and more. She talks about her career, where she finds inspiration, and the time when she thought she'd never work again. ...
Brian Bird, Film and TV Writer & Producer: When Calls the Heart, Bopha!, Captive, The Case for Christ
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBBrian is the co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel original series When Calls the Heart and is the writer and producer of over two dozen films and TV movies such as The Heart of Man, Bopha!, Call Me Claus, Not Easily Broken, Captive, and The Case for Christ. Over his 40+ year career, Brian has written and/or produced nearly 350 episodes of television, including Evening Shade, Step by Step, and Touched by an Angel. Brian talks about how he got his start in the...
The Sound of Violet Cast and Filmmaker Allen Wolf
April 21, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Sound of Violet is a romantic comedy about a man who thinks he found his soulmate but his autism keeps him from realizing she's a prostitute looking for a ticket out of her trapped life. Lead cast members Cason Thomas, Cora Cleary, Jan D'Arcy, and Michael E. Bell join the movie's writer, director, and producer Allen Wolf, to talk about the challenges of making the movie, building the characters, and how the story inspired them. The Sound of Violet opens April 29, only in theaters. Get t...
Conrad Pope, Composer & Orchestrator: The Sound of Violet, My Weekend with Marilyn, Harry Potter movies, Star Wars movies, The Matrix Movies
March 19, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBComposer Conrad Pope is one of the most respected and trusted musicians working in Hollywood today. He talks about how he got his start and how he creates memorable music. Composers such as John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, and Hans Zimmer have all called upon his expertise as one of the industry’s top orchestrators as well as his abilities as a conductor and score producer, making him one of the most in-demand scoring professionals. Conrad has contributed to the scores of more than a hundr...
Encore: Sheryl J. Anderson: Creator of Sweet Magnolias
February 15, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBEncore Episode : Sheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit show, and how faith has played a crucial role for her as an artist. She also talks about her life priorities and how she has been able to get where she is today. On writing Sweet Magnolias, Sheryl explains, "We had a running joke in the writer's room that we want...
Allen Wolf: Filmmaker, Rebroadcast of The Autistic Me Podcast
November 18, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBSpecial Episode: Filmmaker Allen Wolf is interviewed on The Autistic Me podcast where he talks about the challenge of portraying an autistic character in his upcoming movie, The Sound of Violet, as well as how he discovered the story, writing at Disneyland, and much more. We re-broadcast the episode here. • The Autistic Me podcast • The Autistic Me Blog • Order Allen's Book, The Sound of Violet • Navigating Hollywood's Marriage Course, Pre-Marriage Course, Alpha Course • Allen Wolf on ...
Scott Teems: Filmmaker: Halloween Kills, Rectify, Firestarter, The Exorcist
October 20, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBScott Teems wrote Halloween Kills with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, and upcoming will be The Exorcist sequel, and Stephen King’s Firestarter. Scott was a writer and co-executive producer of the popular Netflix series Narcos: Mexico and he wrote, directed, and produced three seasons of the acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV drama Rectify. Scott discusses his career challenges, responds to critics with the deeper messages they may have missed in Halloween Kills, what excites him as ...
Elizabeth A. Davis: Broadway Actress & Jordan Richard: Director at NBC News
September 14, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBTony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and her husband, Emmy-nominee Jordan Richard, talk about their incredible journey through stage and television. Elizabeth's Broadway debut landed her a Tony Nomination and launched her on a multi-year search to discover her artistic voice. Jordan has won multiple Emmy nominations for his role as a director at NBC News. He talks about how the news can be biased, his role as a news director, and mishaps along the way. Elizabeth and Jordan also discuss how they h...
James R. Fitzgerald, FBI Special Agent: Manhunt: Unabomber, Criminal Minds
July 13, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAs a special agent for the FBI, James R. Fitzgerald (Jim) helped solve some of the highest profile criminal cases in U.S. history, including the Unabomber, the D.C. Sniper, the 2001 anthrax cases, and many more. Sam Worthington portrayed Jim in the acclaimed mini-series "Manhunt: Unabomber" on Netflix. Jim also served as a consultant for Criminal Minds and many other crime-related television shows. He gives advice for writers who are writing crime stories. Jim is the most special guest Allen...
Darren Moorman: Producer of Blue Miracle, Same Kind of Different As Me
June 15, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBFilm and TV producer Darren Moorman has worked with top Hollywood talent and most recently produced Blue Miracle with Dennis Quaid. Darren talks about his journey as a producer, what he would do differently if he had to redo his career and the kind of legacy he'd like to leave behind. Links: • Pre-Order Allen's Book, The Sound of Violet • Reserve Entertainment • Darren Moorman on IMDb • Newly Formed Producers Union Seeks To Collectively Bargain For Indie Feature Filmmakers • Navigating...
Ricky Staub & Dan Walser: Concrete Cowboy Filmmakers
May 18, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBWriter/Director Ricky Staub and Producer Dan Walser of the Netflix hit movie Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba, discuss the story behind the making of the movie, their company's program to help the incarcerated, and how suffering has impacted each of their lives. Links: • Neighborhood Film Group • Ricky Staub's TED Talk • The Cage short film • The Neighborhood Film Group on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter • Rick Staub on IMDb / Dan Walser on IMDb • Navigating Hollywood’s Marriage Course,...
Emily Swallow: Actress, The Mandalorian, SEAL Team on CBS, Supernatural
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBActress Emily Swallow shares her experience starring as The Armorer in The Mandalorian, and in the CBS show SEAL Team. She formerly played key roles in Supernatural, The Mentalist, and performed in many other parts in film as well as on stage. Emily talks about the challenges of being an actress in Hollywood, how she hit rock bottom in her life, how everything turned around, and how she'd like to be remembered. What was it like attending a Star Wars premiere? What was the most surprising t...
Emily Swallow: Actress, The Mandalorian, SEAL Team on CBS
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBActress Emily Swallow shares her experience starring as The Armorer in The Mandalorian, and in the CBS show SEAL Team. She formerly played key roles in Supernatural, The Mentalist, and performed in many other parts in film as well as on stage. Emily talks about the challenges of being an actress in Hollywood, how she hit rock bottom in her life, how everything turned around, and how she'd like to be remembered. What was it like attending a Star Wars premiere? What was the most surprising t...
Allen Wolf: Hollywood's Biggest Night
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIt's Hollywood's Biggest Night! Filmmaker Allen Wolf shares surprising facts and trivia about the Academy Awards®, and his own experience being an Oscar® best man. We're also giving away prizes to listeners of the show. Oscar® night is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, if you work in movies, and that’s because of what the Oscars® represent - the highest achievement for a motion picture voted on by your peers. The Academy Awards® started in 1929 when they handed out their first awards a...
Allen Wolf: Hollywood's Biggest Night!
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIt's Hollywood's Biggest Night! Filmmaker Allen Wolf shares surprising facts and trivia about the Academy Awards®, and his own experience being an Oscar® best man. We're also giving away prizes to listeners of the show. Oscar® night is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, if you work in movies, and that’s because of what the Oscars® represent - the highest achievement for a motion picture voted on by your peers. The Academy Awards® started in 1929 when they handed out their first awards a...
Sheryl J. Anderson: Creator of Sweet Magnolias
April 06, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit show, and how faith has played a crucial role for her as an artist. She also talks about her life priorities and how she has been able to get where she is today. On writing Sweet Magnolias, Sheryl explains, "We had a running joke in the writer's room that we wanted to make the au...
Harry Yoon: Editor of Minari and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
March 23, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBEditor Harry Yoon discusses his work on the Oscar-nominated Minari, his editing of the upcoming Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as well as how he survives and thrives in Hollywood. Harry reveals how Minari was created and some of the challenges they experienced in the making of this award-winning movie. He talks about how he started as an editor, what it's like working on an independent film versus a major studio film, and how he keeps himself inspired as an artist an...
Daniel K. Hoh & Deborah King: ABC's Station 19 writer, being married in Hollywood
March 22, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBAllen interviews Daniel K. Hoh, a writer from ABC’s Station 19, and his wife Deborah King about his writing career and the joys and challenges of being married in Hollywood. Daniel K. Hoh & Deborah King Dan and Deb first met at a rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica on a cool fall evening in 2010. She was a lawyer and he was an ER doctor. After getting married in 2013, Deb switched her career to corporate healthcare and made a job of telling doctors what to do-both at work and at home! Dan ev...
Daniel K. Hoh: Writer, Grey's Anatomy Spinoff Station 19 on ABC
March 22, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBDaniel K. Hoh, a writer from ABC’s Grey's Anatomy spinoff, Station 19, and his wife Deborah King discuss his writing career, what inspires him, and the joys and challenges of being married in Hollywood. Dan and Deb first met at a rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica on a cool fall evening in 2010. She was a lawyer and he was an ER doctor. After getting married in 2013, Deb switched her career to corporate healthcare and made a job of telling doctors what to do-both at work and at home! Dan ev...
Daniel K. Hoh: Writer, ABC's Station 19, being married in Hollywood with Deborah King
March 22, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBAllen interviews Daniel K. Hoh, a writer from ABC’s Station 19, and his wife Deborah King about his writing career and the joys and challenges of being married in Hollywood. Daniel K. Hoh & Deborah King Dan and Deb first met at a rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica on a cool fall evening in 2010. She was a lawyer and he was an ER doctor. After getting married in 2013, Deb switched her career to corporate healthcare and made a job of telling doctors what to do-both at work and at home! Dan ev...
Daniel K. Hoh: Writer, ABC's Station 19
March 22, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBDaniel K. Hoh, a writer from ABC’s Station 19, and his wife Deborah King discuss his writing career, what inspires him as a writer, and the joys and challenges of being married in Hollywood. Dan and Deb first met at a rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica on a cool fall evening in 2010. She was a lawyer and he was an ER doctor. After getting married in 2013, Deb switched her career to corporate healthcare and made a job of telling doctors what to do-both at work and at home! Dan eventually mad...
Sarah Drew: Actress on Grey's Anatomy
March 21, 2021 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBSarah Drew from Grey’s Anatomy talks about her career, the definition of success in Hollywood, her roles on Madmen, Everwood, and Glee, the advice Ed Harris gave to her when she was filming her first movie, what grounds her in the ups and downs of Hollywood, and more in this candid and inspiring conversation. Sarah Drew’s first job was providing the voice role of “Stacy Rowe” on the animated series, Daria, when Drew was still in high school. Beginning in 2004, she was a featured cast member...