Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a special interview with actor Matt Cook, actress Diona Reasonover and director Marshall Cook from the independent film "Film Fest"! We talk about this movie within a movie comedy about indie filmmakers who dream big only to have their film premiere at the small and obscure Hollywild Film Festival. We talk to Matt and Diona about their characters of Logan and Alexandria respectively, along working with Ellen Wong and Will Sasso. The directo...
Jul 22, 2021•26 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another entertaining show this week! In a special interview, we welcome actor Matt Cook, actress Diona Reasonover and director Marshall Cook from the independent film "Film Fest"! We talk about this movie within a movie comedy about indie filmmakers who dream big only to have their film premiere at the small and obscure Hollywild Film Festival. We talk to Matt and Diona about their characters of Logan and Alexandria respectively, along work...
Jul 22, 2021•3 hr 8 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with actress Samantha Robinson and film director Poppy Gordon who are promoting their short film "For Your Consideration" that is making waves in the film festival circuit and available streaming on YouTube's Omeleto Page! The film's premise is a group of prviledged girls whose goal is to produce a woke film that will be accepted at Sundance, Cannes or The Oscars! More on FYC on their official website www.fycfilm.com....
Jul 14, 2021•33 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our Summer Season Premiere which is definitely bringing the heat! Our special guests are actress Samantha Robinson and film director Poppy Gordon who are promoting their short film "For Your Consideration" that is making waves in the film festival circuit and available streaming on YouTube's Omeleto Page! The film's premise is a group of prviledged girls whose goal is to produce a woke film that will be accepted at Sundance, Cannes or The O...
Jul 14, 2021•2 hr 31 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a throwback interview from 2012 as BTB's Al Sotto, Flex, guest singer/songwriter Ric Peters and our late great friend Cokie talk to actress and comedian extraordinaire Iliza Shlesinger! This is the interview that started Cokie to live out his dream on stage as a stand up comedian when Iliza invited Cokie to open up for her! We talk to Iliza about topics such as the things she hates, what types of guys she's into, hosting Excused and much mo...
Jul 07, 2021•19 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) sadly lost one of its own with the one and only Jason Lichstrahl also known as Dr. Lick and even more so known as Cokie. Cokie always provided comic relief and controversy on our podcast over the years and entertained us all every Christmas with his twisted unique take on his Christmas songs. His brand of humor was raunchy, but pushed the envelope and we will miss him very much on our show. Cokie was just a few days shy of his birthday on June 20th ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 54 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our Spring Season Finale before summer officially starts! Our special guest is actress, director and writer Jaclyn Bethany! Jaclyn will be discussing a film she wrote, produced and starred in, "Under The Lantern Lit Sky" which premiered at the 2021 Brooklyn Film Festival. Jaclyn will talk about the challenges faced with producing a period piece film on an independent level as well as the proverbial wearing many hats during the production on...
Jun 18, 2021•2 hr 37 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents and exclusive interview with actress, director and writer Jaclyn Bethany for our Spring Season Finale! Jaclyn will be discussing a film she wrote, produced and starred in, "Under The Lantern Lit Sky" which will be premiered at the 2021 Brooklyn Film Festival. Jaclyn will talk about the challenges faced with producing a period piece film on an independent level as well as the proverbial wearing many hats during the production on the project....
Jun 18, 2021•26 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an awesome interview with actress, comedian, writer and voice talent Zara Mizrahi whose voice is featured as Carmilla Rappaccini in the Marvel animated series on Hulu, MODOK! Zara will talk about how she progressed from the writers room to landing the role of Carmilla, some of her jokes that were featured in the series, working with the star studded cast, whether she would portray the live action Carmilla and much more! Zara also talks abou...
Jun 09, 2021•37 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a special Thursday show that exudes nothing but awesomeness! Our special guest is actress, comedian, writer and voice talent Zara Mizrahi whose voice is featured as Carmilla Rappaccini in the Marvel animated series on Hulu, MODOK! Zara will talk about how she progressed from the writers room to landing the role of Carmilla, some of her jokes that were featured in the series, working with the star studded cast, whether she would portray the ...
Jun 09, 2021•2 hr 23 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another amazing show this week! This week we present an exclusive interview with actress Mackenzie Lansing from the hit murder mystery limited series on HBO, "Mare of Easttown." Al Sotto along with Kyle Murphy and Lauren Meley talk to Mackenzie about the audition process of landing the role of Breanna, working with Cailey Spaeny in the the big fight scene, working with Kate Winslet, developing a Delco accent, working in the City of Brotherl...
Jun 03, 2021•2 hr 42 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with actress Mackenzie Lansing from the hit murder mystery limited series on HBO, "Mare of Easttown." Al Sotto along with Kyle Murphy and Lauren Meley talk to Mackenzie about the audition process of landing the role of Breanna, working with Cailey Spaeny in the the big fight scene, working with Kate Winslet, developing a Delco accent, working in the City of Brotherly Love and much more! In addition we ask Mackenzie ab...
May 28, 2021•28 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) continues the indie film spotlight as BTB's own Al Sotto interviews the directors of the independent comedy film Drunk Bus starring Charlie Tahan and Kara Hayward! John Carlucci and Brandon LaGanke talk about how the film was inspired by Brandon's actual bus driving days, casting Ozark star Charlie Tahan, Will Forte and Dave Hill, the Star Wars references in the film and much more! Drunk Bus is fun, a little raunchy great buddy comedy with a lot of ...
May 26, 2021•30 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with recurring guest, actor and comedian Bret Ernst who can be seen in Netflix Cobra Kai as cousin Louie LaRusso! Bret talks about working on Season 1 and Season 3 of the hit series, the audition process, working with Ralph Macchio, whether he would train to fight on the show and more! Bret also talks about the whole era of cancel culture and how it has affected stand up comedy. What dojo does Bret choose if given the...
May 26, 2021•37 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another hysterical episode all about comedy! We welcome back to BTB, recurring guest, actor and comedian Bret Ernst who can be seen in Netflix Cobra Kai as cousin Louie LaRusso! Bret talks about working on Season 1 and Season 3 of the hit series, the audition process, working with Ralph Macchio, whether he would train to fight on the show and more! Bret also talks about the whole era of cancel culture and how it has affected stand up comedy...
May 26, 2021•3 hr 5 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com), in association with Click On This (www.clickonthis.tv), presents an interview with the Director and Writer of the independent horror film "The Good Things Devils Do." Al Sotto and Desi Velez talk to Jess Norvisgaard, the film's creator about how it pays homage to the horror films of past with practical effects and legendary horror actors. We talk to Jess about casting Kane Hodder of Friday the 13th fame and Bill Oberst Jr from 3 From Hell and much ...
May 20, 2021•26 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another great show on a special Thursday night as we continue the indie film spotlight! At the end of the program we present, in association with Click On This (www.clickonthis.tv), an interview with the Director and Writer of the independent horror film "The Good Things Devils Do." Al Sotto and Desi Velez talk to Jess Norvisgaard, the film's creator about how it pays homage to the horror films of past with practical effects and legendary h...
May 20, 2021•2 hr 31 min
Below The Belt (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show! It's an indie film spotlight this week as we present two exclusive interviews with creators for two great independent films. First we present an exclusive interview with Sean Kenealy and Eric Silvera, the actors, writers and filmmakers behind the independent film "In Action" now available Video On Demand. "In Action" is a hybrid film that combines live action, animation, sketches and toys to bring an unique comedy/action fi...
May 14, 2021•2 hr 40 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents, in association with Click On This (www.clickonthis.tv), an interview with the creative team from the indie sci-fi thriller drama feature, "Cerebrum" now available on Video On Demand and DVD! Al Sotto and Desi Velez talk to lead actor Christian James, director and writer Arvi Ragu and producer Siraj Narsi. We talk about the technology of the digital brain and artificial intelligence which is the focus of the film as well as all aspects from...
May 14, 2021•30 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with Sean Kenealy and Eric Silvera, the actors, writers and filmmakers behind the independent film "In Action" now available Video On Demand. "In Action" is a hybrid film that combines live action, animation, sketches and toys to bring an unique comedy/action film! We talk to Sean and Eric about the idea behind combining live action and animation and the process behind producing the film on a microbudget. We also talk...
May 14, 2021•31 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) interviews for the third time on BTB, the talented and entertaining actor James DuMont! James can be seen in "City On A Hill" on both Showtime and Amazon as well as HBO's Righteous Gemstones and the Netflix film Spenser Confidential! We talk to James about his role as Randy Finch in the crime drama City On A Hill starring Kevin Bacon! In addition we ask James about upcoming role in The Underground Railroad directed by Barry Jenkins. And in a very fu...
May 05, 2021•50 min
Below The Belt (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another spectacular show! We welcome back for the third time on BTB the talented and entertaining, actor James DuMont who can be seen in "City On A Hill" on both Showtime and Amazon as well as HBO's Righteous Gemstones and the Netflix film Spenser Confidential! We talk to James about his role as Randy Finch in the crime drama City On A Hill starring Kevin Bacon! In addition we ask James about upcoming role in The Underground Railroad directed by...
May 05, 2021•2 hr 51 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with actor Brett Azar who plays The Iron Sheik on the hit sitcom on NBC Young Rock! Brett talks about his audition process and impersonating the Sheik, getting the approval from the Iron Sheik himself, zoom reading with Dwayne The Rock Johnson, training in the ring with Chavo Guerrero, shooting in Australia and needing to quarantine and much more! Brett also talks about what he thinks about Dwayne Johnson potentially ...
Apr 27, 2021•38 min
Below The Belt (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another great show that will make you humble! Our special guest is actor Brett Azar who plays The Iron Sheik on the hit sitcom on NBC Young Rock! Brett talks about his audition process and impersonating the Sheik, getting the approval from the Iron Sheik himself, zoom reading with Dwayne The Rock Johnson, training in the ring with Chavo Guerrero, shooting in Australia and needing to quarantine and much more! Brett also talks about what he thinks...
Apr 27, 2021•2 hr 40 min
Below The Belt (www.belowthebeltshow.com) welcomes back for the second time, actress, social media influencer and viral sensation, Aimee La Joie! We talk to Aimee about her latest videos including "Sh*t Producers Says", her Mitch McConnell impression and her web series "Bumble Bums" on YouTube. You can see these viral videos on www.facebook.com/aimeelajoie and www.aimeelajoie.net. We also include Aimee as guest co-host discussing the latest headlines in the film and television! Aimee also talks ...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Below The Belt (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another entertaining show! We welcome back for the second time, actress, social media influencer and viral sensation, Aimee La Joie! We talk to Aimee about her latest videos including "Sh*t Producers Says", her Mitch McConnell impression and her web series "Bumble Bums" on YouTube. You can see these viral videos on www.facebook.com/aimeelajoie and www.aimeelajoie.net. We also include Aimee as guest co-host discussing the latest headlines in the ...
Apr 20, 2021•2 hr 26 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an interview actor Sean Persaud who plays Tommy in the David Fincher Oscar nominated film "Mank" on Netflix! Sean will talk about being directed by the multiple take David Fincher, working with Gary Oldman as a scene partner, the audition process that landed him the role and much more! Sean also talks about his production company "Shipwrecked Comedy" www.shipwreckedcomedy.com.
Apr 14, 2021•33 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another awesome show this week. For the second week in a row we welcome an actor from an Oscar nominated film and this time in actor Sean Persaud who plays Tommy in the David Fincher film Mank on Netflix. Sean will talk about being directed by the multiple take David Fincher, working with Gary Oldman as a scene partner, the audition process that landed him the role and much more! Sean also talks about his production company "Shipwrecked Com...
Apr 14, 2021•2 hr 38 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an incredible interview with a friend and colleague as well as an actor from the Oscar nominated film Minari, Skip Schwink! Skip will talk about his expectations of the film, working with Steven Yeun as the Doctor and all the award accolades associated with the film. In addition Skip talks about his upcoming role as Jimmy Carter in the upcoming "Reagan" biopic starring Dennis Quaid, portraying a villain in the kids film "C.I.Ape" and the gr...
Apr 06, 2021•36 min
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an incredible show this week! Our special guest is a friend and colleague as well as an actor from the Oscar nominated film Minari, Skip Schwink! Skip will talk about his expectations of the film, working with Steven Yeun as the Doctor and all the award accolades associated with the film. In addition Skip talks about his upcoming role as Jimmy Carter in the upcoming "Reagan" biopic starring Dennis Quaid, portraying a villain in the kids fil...
Apr 06, 2021•2 hr 35 min
