In this recap episode, Bryan and Jason discuss: Takeaways from Bryan's interview with actor, novelist, and screenwriter Lisa Foiles; What it was like to cover SXSW for the first time; BJ Thomas' recent diagnosis of lung cancer; Bryan's experience so far as a grandfather; and Next week's interview with filmmaker Michèle Ohayon.
Lisa Foiles has been acting in Hollywood since she was 12. Best known as a series regular on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That , she also appeared on Even Stevens and Malcolm in the Middle . Her film work includes the thriller Shiver and the comedy The Master of Disguise with Dana Carvey. Lisa currently stars on the YouTube series Stuff of Legends, created by Joshua Ovenshire, and authored the 5-star Amazon rated novel Ash Ridley and the Phoenix , about a 12 year-old's chance encounter...
After graduating from the prestigious SUNY Purchase Film School, Jessica Brunetto edited Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story, and Sicko. She went on to become a highly sought-after editor on television comedies like Comedy Central’s Another Period, FX’s Man Seeking Woman, American Vandal on Netflix, Do You Want To See A Dead Body with Rob Huebel, and Broad City. She recently made her directorial debut with Sisters, starring Sarah Burns and Mary Holland, which premiered at SXSW 2021. What yo...
Bryan and Jason: Discuss takeaways from the Niki Pilkington episode; Talk about a fundraiser for small music venues they watched live on YouTube, Keep Music Live WA, co-hosted by Sir Mix A Lot and Rachel Flotard, featuring the Foo Fighters, Rainn Wilson, Heart, and a mind-melting performance by Brandi Carlisle singing Nothing Compares 2 U. Reminisce about seeing bands play live in small music venues, and about playing at small music venues; Discuss the importance of helping independently owned m...
Niki Pilkington is a London-based Welsh illustrator who creates playful yet highly detailed “extra neon” fashion portraits and lifestyle art, which echo her support for Women empowerment, body positivity & mental wellbeing. Her work reflects her love of fashion & nature, as well as her respect for Welsh culture. With more than 60,000 instagram followers , a thriving online store, commission work from all over the globe, and commercial work for Nike , Google , and Facebook , Niki is a uni...
Bryan and Jason discuss: Takeaways from Bryan's interviews with MooseCat Studios and horror filmmaker Keith Thomas who is remaking Stephen King's Firestarter this year with Blumhouse Horror. The trauma they still feel from watching The Exorcist. Jason's new recording equipment. Bryan's invitation to cover SXSW as a member of the press. The upcoming episode feature Welsh fashion illustrator Niki Pilkington ....
Bryan reflects on reaching the milestone of 100 episodes, expresses gratitude to those who helped him along the way, and previews what's to come.
Carly Rosenthal and Mike Post own and operate MooseCat Recording Studio in Los Angeles. They are also musicians and recording artists. Carly is the lead singer in Carly and the Universe , an indie-soul pop band. Mike is the lead singer, guitarist, and keyboard player for Young Creatures , an indie-rock band with three released albums. Mike also recently released a solo album, The Crunch . What you will learn: What inspired Mike and Carly to open a recording studio. Their approach to recording ot...
Keith Thomas is Denver-based a screenwriter and director whose horror feature, The Vigil , was released on February 26 by IFC Midnight . Starring Dave Davis , The Vigil is about a man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community, who encounters a malevolent entity. After Stephen King saw The Vigil , he approved Keith to direct a remake of King’s 1984 horror film, Firestarter , which will begin shooting this year. What you will learn: What inspired Keith ...
Bryan and Jason discuss takeaways from the interviews with Carlson Young and Isom Innis , Justin Connor , and Castille Landon . Bryan reveals to Jason what he's been doing in his spare time. And Bryan and Jason discuss an upcoming podcast milestone: 100 episodes.
Castille Landon is an actor, screenwriter, and director who wrote and directed the psychological thriller Fear of Rain , starring Madison Iseman , Harry Harry Connick Jr. , Katherine Heigl , and Israel Broussard . Before directing Fear of Rain, Castille wrote and directed Albion: The Enchanted Stallion and Apple of My Eye . She recently directed two films in the After series , based on the After book series , by Anna Todd . What you will learn: How Castille began her career as an actor, entered ...
Justin Connor is a Los Angeles-based musician, actor, screenwriter, and director. His musical drama/comedy The Golden Age is now streaming on Amazon Prime . Justin wrote and performed every song from The Golden Age Soundtrack. The film follows pop singer Maya O’Malley after he is dropped from his label and embarks on a spiritual pilgrimage throughout India in an attempt to resolve his troubled past. Justin’s companion book to The Golden Age film is scheduled to be published in the Spring of 2021...
Carlson Young is a television and film actor, screenwriter, and director, known for her roles on Scream: The TV Series , True Blood , and Key and Peele , among many others. She made her feature length directorial debut with The Blazing World , starring Dermont Mulroney , Vanessa Shaw , and Udo Kier , which premiered at Sundance this year. Isom Innis , from the multi-platinum selling band Foster The People , scored the film. What you will learn: The genesis of The Blazing World story and script. ...
Bryan and Jason discuss key takeaways from the interview with director Jen McGowan , who directed the thriller Rust Creek . Bryan also talks about films he saw at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival , which is now completely online this year. Finally, Bryan talks about the profound connection he made with a recent guest, Justin Connor , who wrote, directed and acted in The Golden Age , which is now streaming on Amazon Prime . Justin's interview launches in early March....
Jen McGowan is a film director whose first feature film, Kelly & Cal , won the Gamechanger Award at the South by Southwest film festival. Her most recent feature film, Rust Creek , is currently #5 on Netflix. Jen is also the founder of Glass Elevator , a networking and skill sharing site for women in the film industry, and recently directed episodes of The Purge and The Twilight Zone . What you will learn: How Jen has coped creatively and professionally amid the pandemic and political turmoi...
Bryan and Jason discuss takeaways from Bryan’s interview with actress Rebecca Metz , talk about Bryan’s experience covering the 2021 NAMM show, and wax on / wax off about Cobra Kai , one of Bryan’s favorite new shows (now streaming on Netflix ).
In this “Encore Episode” we are replaying Bryan’s interview with film composer Anthony Willis, who scored the film Promising Young Woman , recorded in February of 2020 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Promising Young Women recently made its theatrical (streaming) debut. We are pleased to re-release Anthony’s interview so listeners can hear about his creative process and how he used music (and silence) to set the tone and feel of such a important, powerful, compelling, and someti...
Rebecca Metz is a Los Angeles-based actress whose credits include a recurring role as Tressa on Better Things , as well as roles on many acclaimed television shows over the last two decades, including Shameless , Mom , Nip/Tuck , Maron , This is Us , Grey’s Anatomy , Bones , Justified , and Gilmore Girls to name just a few. Rebecca is also a voiceover, stage and screen actor. Her most recent feature film is Disney’s Magic Camp . What you will learn: What it was like acting on the IFC series Maro...
Bryan processes the riots in Washington in D.C., what it means as we head into the inauguration of President Biden, why he remains hopeful for future generations, and what to expect on the podcast in 2021.
Bryan and Jason discuss takeaways from the Naomi Grossman interview, process the events at the Capitol and what it means moving forward, talk about Bryan's new role as grandpa, and preview next week's episode with actress Rebecca Metz .
Naomi Grossman is an Emmy-nominated actress, writer, and producer. Best known for her roles as Pepper and Samantha Crowe on American Horror Story , Naomi has appeared in multiple feature films ( Murder RX , Sky Sharks , and 1BR most recently) and also wrote and performed the one-woman show: “Carnival Knowledge: Love, Lust, and Other Human Oddities.” What you will learn: How she is leaning into the solitude and isolation caused by the pandemic to spend more time writing and creating her new one w...
Bryan and Jason discuss highlights from 2020, share clips from select interviews, and preview episodes launching in January 2021. Featured guests include director AJ Eaton , musician Mai Leisz , actors and musician Chris Kinkade , director Nick Cassavetes , voice actor Rob Paulsen , artist Stephanie Mercedes , director Jeff Orlowski , musician Kylie Rothfield , rock photographer Neal Preston , and singer/songwriter Don McLean ....
Bryan checks in with a short message of gratitude and hope and previews the upcoming, end-of-the-year duocast with Jason, where they recap the top episodes of 2020.
Don McLean is the singer/songwriter behind the iconic songs American Pie (named by the Recording Industry of America as a top 5 song of the century) and Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) . Don is also a member of the Songwriter Hall of Fame member, the Grammy Hall of Fame, and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award winner. In October of 2020, Don released a new album, Still Playing Favorites , and in February 2021 will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . What you will learn: Nearing the 50th a...
Bryan and Jason talk about interviews with screenwriter and director Sean Durkin (who directed The Nest starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon ), as well as actor James Healy, Jr. , review the documentary Zapp a , directed by Alex Winter , and discuss Bob Dylan's sale of his entire song catalog for $300 million . They also preview the upcoming episode with songwriting legend Don McLean , as well as our end-of-the-year recap which launches on December 30....
Sean Durkin is a screenwriter, director, and producer. His film The Nest , starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon , premiered at Sundance and Vanity Fair called it one of the best films of 2020 . Sean won the Directing Award at Sundance for his first feature film, Martha Marcy May Marlene , starring Hugh Dancy , Elizabeth Olsen , and Sarah Paulson . Sean also produced The Rental , written and directed by Dave Franco , and starring Dan Stevens and Alison Brie . What you will learn: Why Sean chose to s...
James Healy Jr. has worked as a police chief, detective, and SWAT team member, but is also a familiar face in the film industry with a 45 year-long acting career. James has appeared in many beloved television shows of the late 90s and 00s, such as Walker, Texas Ranger , Will & Grace , 24 , Even Stevens , and Law and Order: SVU . His film credits include Ida Red and Reagan , starring Josh Hartnett , Melissa Leo , Penelope Ann Miller , Frank Grillo , and Dennis Quaid , among others. What you w...
Bryan and Jason reflect on Bryan's interview with The DJ Sessions founder and producer Darran Bruce from last week, and share their thoughts on why it's easy to reveal the stories of others through conversation, yet so difficult to discover and share our own stories.
Darran Bruce is a producer, live streamer, and podcaster behind The DJ Sessions , a live-stream/podcast series featuring the hottest electronic music DJs with live mixes and interviews streamed live to a global audience. As a Featured Partner on Twitch , The DJ Sessions is Twitch’s only regularly-scheduled, featured, live streaming DJ show. The series has a combined live streaming/podcast audience of over 90,000 viewers per week. What you will learn: Darran’s role in the DJ world, how he develop...
Bryan and Jason discuss takeaways from last week's interview with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Kylie Rothfield , weigh in on the election results, talk about their "comfort content," and preview next week's interview with "DJ Sessions" producer Darran Bruce.
