Episode 49 - LARRY BAGBY: Hocus Pocus Halloween
In this episode Ryan talks with LARRY BAGBY (Walk the Line, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hocus Pocus) about what it was like to play Ernie aka “ICE” in the Disney Halloween classic film HOCUS POCUS.

In this episode Ryan talks with LARRY BAGBY (Walk the Line, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hocus Pocus) about what it was like to play Ernie aka “ICE” in the Disney Halloween classic film HOCUS POCUS.
In this episode Ryan talks with SHIRI APPLEBY (UnReal, Charlie Wilson's War, Life Unexpected, Roswell) about what it was like making the transition from having a very successful acting career to working as a Director.
In this episode Ryan talks with JONATHAN WOLF, Managing Director of the 2019 American Film Market (November 6th - 13th, Santa Monica, CA). Jonathan shares his expertise about the market and how you can maximize your experience while attending.
In this episode Ryan talks with Casting Director JENNIFER BUSTER (Band of Brothers, Forever Strong, The Road Home for Christmas) about what Actors should do to shoot a self-tape the RIGHT WAY and how to prepare for the audition session.
In this episode Ryan talks with Producer MARYBETH SPROWS (Joyride, Alias, Every Other Holiday) about what it was like working for JJ ABRAMS and what it is like being the VP of Development for the Hallmark Network.
In this episode Ryan talks with Filmmaker EMILY SKYE about how she keeps motivated and harnesses her inner Wonder Woman while working in a film Industry that is dominated by men. She also talks about how she motivates other women to find their own inner super hero and the importance of creating your own film projects.
In this episode Ryan interviews actor KC CLYDE ( Everybody Loves Somebody, Big Kill, Yellowstone, Love, Fall & Order) about The “Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio” based in Los Angeles. We talk about what it means to be an artist and why an audition is not a test or a competition but rather an opportunity to do what you love for five minutes.
In this episode Ryan interviews STEVEN BERNSTEIN ( Like Water for Chocolate, Monster, S.W.A.T., Water Boy) about what it is like to be a member of the ASC, DGA and the WGA. He shares wonderful insight and experiences about starting out as a cinematographer and how he moved into directing and writing on feature films such as DECODING ANNIE PARKER and LAST CALL.
In this episode Ryan interviews Stuntman CHRIS ROMRELL (Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame) about why he got into doing stunts and how he became the stunt double for STAR LORD, aka “Chris Pratt.”
In this episode Ryan interviews Actor CHAD MICHAEL COLLINS (Creepshow, Sniper: Ultimate Kill, Once Upon a Time) about what it was like to do performance capture for the new Activision video game CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE.
In this episode Ryan interviews producer ADAM ABEL (We Love You Sally CarMichael, Forever Strong, Saints & Soldiers) about how he got his start in the film industry working at Paramount Studios and how he made the transition to having his own successful production company, GO FILMS.
In this episode Ryan interviews Cinematographer TC CHRISTENSEN, ASC (The Fighting Preacher, 17 Miracles, Forever Strong). They talk about the Pros and Cons of being a Director and a DP on your own films as well what he does to visually support the story when working on a feature film. This is an extra special episode because TC is one of Ryan’s film mentors and has played a huge part in his film career.
In this episode Ryan talks with Actress STEPHANIE DRAPEAU ( StartUp, Finding Carter, Castle ) They talk about what it was like to play ALLY on the EL REY Network TV series DAY 5 and why doing push-ups and drinking coffee is the best combo for surviving a “Sleep Apocalypse.”
In this episode Ryan talks with DAVID WARLDE, the VP of Buisness and Legal Affairs for SABAN FILMS (Power Rangers, King of Thieves, American Heist). They talk about the pitfalls of not having a good film distribution plan in place and how to do it the RIGHT WAY.
In this episode Ryan talks with film editor HARRY MILLER (The Predator, Turn, Warehouse 13, Hawaii Five-O) about what it was like to work with fellow editor BILLY WEBER and director SHANE BLACK on the latest PREDATOR film.
In this episode Ryan talks with KYLER & MADISON FISHER about how they got started on Youtube (over 3.3 MILLION followers) and how it has helped their acting careers.
In this episode Ryan talks with TIFFANY SMITH (Supernatural, Vice, Jane the Virgin) about how she prepared to play the role of Meghan Markle in the new Lifetime Channel Movie "HARRY & MEGHAN: BECOMING ROYAL."
In this episode Ryan talks with Talent Agent BARBARA BIRD who has worked for THE CHARACTERS agency in Vancouver, Canada for over 20 years. She shares awesome insight and tips on what it takes to get an Agent in this crazy industry.
In this episode Ryan talks with actor ALEX MALLARI JR. (Dark Matter, Designated Survivor, The Strain) about playing the part of “Four / Emperor Ryo Ishida” on the SyFy TV series DARK MATTER.
In this episode Ryan talks with Re-recording Mixer CARLOS SANCHES (Troll Hunters, Tangled: The Series, Justice League Dark) about working at Warner Brothers Studios and how he gets the sound to serve the story.
In this episode Ryan talks with Filmmaker Aaron Lieber (The Pursuit, Lakey Peterson: Zero to 100) about making a Documentary about legendary “Soul Surfer” Bethany Hamilton.
In this episode Ryan talks with actor MATT BARR (Hatfields & McCoys, Sleepy Hollow, The Layover) about what he had to do and how long it took to get one of the lead roles on the new CBS series BLOOD & TREASURE.
In this episode, Ryan talks with actor COREY SEVIER (Immortals, Age of Dragons, Northern Lights of Christmas) about why having a good attitude on set is key to having a fulfilling career as a working actor.
In this episode Ryan talks with Adventure Filmmaker CHRIS WHEELER about how he gets killer shots of professional skiers in Whistler, BC Canada.
In this episode Ryan talks with actor SOFIA PERNAS (The Brave, Jane the Virgin, Age of Dragons) about being a lead on the new CBS series BLOOD & TREASURE and why it’s important to have fun on set.
In this episode Ryan talks with ERIN CARDILLO (Isn’t It Romantic, Life Sentences, Significant Mother) about how she made the transition from full-time actor to successful screenwriter and TV series creator.
In this episode Ryan talks with SCILLA ANDREEN (The Wonder Years, Party of Five, Dawson’s Creek) about how she went from being a Costume Designer to the CEO of a global distribution company called INDIEFLIX.
In this episode Ryan talks with BENITA ROBLEDO (Gossip Girl, Teen Wolf) about how she made the transition from full-time Actor to first-time Director.
In this episode Ryan talks with Cinematographer ROBERT JOLLEY (Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Dancing With The Stars) about what it takes to shoot ALASKA: THE LAST FRONTIER for Discovery Channel.
In this episode Ryan talks with DOUG CHAMBERLAIN about what it was like going to school at AFI, and the pros and cons of working on Commercials and Feature Films as a Director of Photography.