Today we chat with Ondi Timoner - the only filmmaker to have twice won the U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival , for Dig! (2004) and We Live in Public (2009); both films were later acquired by New York's Museum of Modern Art for its permanent collection. Her documentary Last Flight Home (2022), about the final days of her father Eli Timoner , was shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and received an Emmy nomination for Exceptional Merit in...
May 01, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 263
Today we chat with Emily Anthony - founder of Fiercely Dynamic Reality TV! Emily is an all around personality from standup comedy - blogging - reality tv and adult entertainment! She creates through chaos and that my friend... is what we love! Follow our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Apr 28, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 261
Today we chat with award winning writer and filmmaker Brad M. Johnson! The founder and head producer of Daisy If You Do Productions! Join us as we discuss his filmmaking career and how Brad spotlights the Top Forty Over 40 by pushing back against ageism in the entertainment industry with The Grey List - a showcase of original, production-ready features and pilot scripts from screenwriters over 40! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube and anywhere you get your podcasts! New...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 260
Today we chat with cinematographer Matt McKinney! Matt's been a part of our films and many others here in the PNW and is not only a dedicated filmmaker - he's a great dude! We talk shop, touch on some of his upcoming projects and his take on the indie film industry! Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 259
Today we chat with David Toledo from Vibrant Entertainment & Aaron Switzer from G-Street Films to discuss their new production and also - how important it is to treat your colleagues with respect! Follow our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts! Let's go! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Season 7Ep. 258
Today we chat with Chris Avery! Chris has coached and helped thousands to learn to outgrow fear and step into a bigger life! He's attempting an event soon that puts his beliefs in action. Listen today and find out what that is on Around The Reel! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!
Mar 28, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 257
Today we chat with filmmaker Kaveh Hamedani! This young filmmaker is building his catalog and connections in the industry and in our discussion we learn more about his current projects, film school and his love for this craft. We also ask the questions - Is AI as evil as some filmmakers think? Is James Gunn's Superman better than Man of Steel? The questions that keep you up at night will be answered on Around The Reel. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you get your podcasts!...
Mar 21, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 256
Today we chat with JJ Hudson! Actor, model, musician and she's got a helluva story! Join us for this inspiring discussion and remember we all can change! Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube or anywhere you get your podcasts! Join us every Wednesday for our live recordings on Facebook & Youtube and be a part of the show! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Mar 14, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 255
Today we chat with actor Clifton Taylor and boy... is it a blast! Literally! During our conversation we have a little scare - an explosion happens in our studio! But that didn't stop us from learning more about Clifton and how he transitioned from professional wrestling to acting! Great dude and a very inspiring episode! Remember to follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts! And join our live recordings every Wednesday at 6pm PST on Facebo...
Mar 08, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 254
Today on Around The Reel we chat with Jon Allen - Now Jon has built his career from scratch and has become a published model and a go to actor here in the Pacific Northwest! Join us as we get to know more about him, his goals, his dreams and what makes the entertainment world so important to him. Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or anywhere you get your podcasts. New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!...
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 253
Today we chat with director Alethea Root & writer/producer Jules Bruff about their film "Good Side of Bad" a heartfelt exploration of family, mental illness and the power of connection. It's a great film! Available now on TubiTv and other streaming services! Check it out! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 252
Today we chat with the one and only Reaper - Mr. Steve Livengood joins us to chat about his career, his love for horror and his podcast Reaper's Underground - a show that interviews music artists and horror actors/directors that are independent in the underground! Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your #podcasts ! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 251
Today we chat with actor and director Bill Read Jr. about his career in filmmaking and why the hell he's so passionate about it! What's it take to earn a living in the indie filmmaking industry? Is it even possible? And what does it take? Tune in and find out on Around The Reel! Follow this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube and anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Feb 07, 2026•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 250
Today we chat with actor and friend Logan Cannon. We dive into what he's been up to as an actor in the Pacific Northwest, how his new career is going and some tips for actors out there to make it in this industry! We also discuss ethical AI, being open to improv on set and so much more! Follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or anywhere you get your podcasts! New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!
Jan 30, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 249
Today we chat with Jerome Young - owner of the Legends Ranch in Yelm Washington. Jerome is an overall badass. From horse and animal training, being a Buffalo Soldier, actor and so much more! Let's dive in and get to know one of the coolest dudes we know! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!
Jan 22, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 248
Today we chat with Carl Covington about his upcoming podcast Daddy Figure - A Man Talk Show for women! Honest conversations on pop culture, sex and relationships from two normal dudes with real-life experience! We also dive into his filmmaking talents - from acting, writing and directing -this gentlemen keeps busy in the Pacific Northwest! Make sure to follow Around The Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts!
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 43 min•Season 6Ep. 247
Today we chat with director Haven Garber about "Getting Back" - a film intertwining youthful fantasy with the unflinching reality of loss. GETTING BACK explores how children use imaginative play to cope with hardship. It is a story about grief, family, and finding a way back to love, presenting adult struggles through the imagination of a child. Join us as we dive deep into why this film was made and so much more! Follow Around the Reel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Facebook, Youtube...
Jan 10, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 246
Today's guest is Michael Harper, CEO of American Soul Star - a talent competition show for singers, rappers, comedians, magicians and dancers! The competition boasts cutthroat judges and celebrity guests with a cash prize amount and a chance to grab a record deal! Great stuff! American Soul Star Website: https://avant-gardeent.com/american-soul-star Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americansoulstar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==...
Jan 02, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 245
Today we discuss what it takes to keep a healthy mind, a healthy attitude and how important building a supportive team around you can be! From mental health, finding the right pieces to complete your journey and understanding your worth! This is a special episode! Check it out! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 244
On today's episode we chat with director Blake Calhoun about his new film "Casey Makes A Mixed Tape" - A coming to age tale set in the summer of 1981! This film evokes the heart and nostalgia of John Hughes films from the 80s and focuses on the magic of music! Don't miss this one! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 243
Today we chat with actor/musician Shane Wilson and dive into what inspiration and the love of creativity can make happen! From music to movies, Shane is a new talent in the industry and he explains his drive, his determination, his mindset and how it's attributing to his early success! Join us live on Facebook and YouTube Wednesday evenings at 5pm PST. Or follow this podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!
Nov 28, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 242
Today we chat with actor Heath Martin and dive into voice acting, how to find voice over work, following your dream and our experience on Jason Voorhees Nightmares! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or anywhere you get your podcasts! iwantobeavoiceactor.com
Nov 20, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 241
Today we chat with producer, actor, author, model & photographer Lilia A'Hearn. Lilia is an amazing overall artist that runs her own photography business while being a mother of 3 small children! We ask her how she manages it all and where does she find the motivation to keep it all going! We also chat about eyebrows, guys wearing makeup and Samantha brings back our "Game Time with Guests"!
Nov 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 240
Today we chat with filmmaker Sean Patrick Burke and discuss how film and movies are a combination of every art form out there and how collaboration makes that work at the highest level! We also dive into how to get your film financed! Private Equity, Investors, Crowdfunding! You want to make a movie? This is how you do it!
Oct 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 239
On today's show we chat we filmmaker Aaron Switzer and ask him the question... Why do we make movies? Join us for an in-depth conversation and why artists take the shot to believe in something more! Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Amazon Music and anywhere you get your podcasts!
Oct 23, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 6Ep. 238
Today we chat with Producer Riley Bartolomeo and Director/Editor Ricky Glore about their upcoming film "Sweet Meats and everything it takes to make an indie film come to life! Follow us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and anywhere you get your Podcasts!
Oct 18, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 6Ep. 237
Today we chat with actor, gaffer and filmmaker Raymond Power. Raymond is one of the elite forces in the Pacific Northwest filmmaking scene. We've worked with him multiple times over the years and have became collaborators, colleagues and most importantly... friends. His tenaciousness and spirit is infectious. His love for film couldn't be more evident and on today's show he will fill you in. Enjoy our conversation on filmmaking, what it takes to be successful and how grit can get you there! Podc...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 236
Around The Reel is back! And what better way to start off the new season than diving into the good, the bad and what filmmaking is all about! Join Samantha Hanna, Steve Eaton, Kelvin Galloza and Aaron Carlson in an in-depth conversation from their on set experience with Jason Voorhees Nightmares, working with an elite cast, the production and how far positivity can get you! It's time! Let's go!
Oct 02, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 235
On today's show we jump into auditions, self taping, motivation and so much more with Mighty Tripod's David S. Hogan and Angela DiMarco! This dynamic duo does so much for the Seattle Film Community by educating and assisting actors to learn what it takes to excel and book acting gigs in this crazy industry! These two actors and filmmakers know the business side of things and that alone sets them apart from most creatives! Our discussion also touches on how art can help you heal and a few emotion...
Mar 03, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 234
Today we chat with C. Scott Votaw, assistant vice chancellor of the University System of Georgia and a veteran film producer, who leads GFA. With more than 25 years of experience working with Saban, Fox, Lucasfilm and more, Scott has years of expertise in film production, animation, special effects and workforce development. His unique perspective combines industry insights with a proven track record in training the next generation of skilled talent. Since launching in 2016, the Georgia Film Aca...
Feb 24, 2025•59 min•Season 6Ep. 233
