Recorded live at The Black Dagger Brotherhood Premiere in New York City on May 29, 2025. In this exclusive PassionPod episode, we're bringing you an exclusive look at the highly anticipated premiere of The Black Dagger Brotherhood in New York City. Recorded directly after the screening, this episode captures the raw excitement, heartfelt reflections and behind-the-scenes secrets straight from the cast, Tosca and the legendary author herself, J.R. Ward. Hear firsthand what it was like to bring th...
Jul 24, 2025•21 min•Ep. 42
In this episode of PassionPod, Lauren (Director of Development) and Tosca (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) interview Gene David Paulsson, who plays the beloved character Fritz in The Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Gene shares his surreal experience of playing a fan-favorite role & his background as an actor from his early years in Manitoba to his extensive career in theater and television. The conversation touches on memorable moments on set, building relationships with co-stars and the em...
Jul 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 41
⚠️ Spoiler Alert! This PassionPod episode dives deep into the season finale (Episode 6) of The Black Dagger Brotherhood (Season 1) with Tosca Musk and very special guest, J.R. Ward. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We’ll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Go watch first, then come back for all the juicy details! If you're enjoying this series, please done forget ...
Jul 10, 2025•31 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Five of The Black Dagger Brotherhood . If you haven’t watched the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We’re diving into major plot points, character moments and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Come back after you’ve watched for all the juicy details, laughs and fan-favorite moments! If you're enjoying this series, please share it with your friends! Do you have a question or comment you would like fea...
Jul 03, 2025•40 min•Ep. 39
In this episode of PassionPod, Tosca Musk (Founder of Passionflix & Director of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood') & Ali Whitaker (Head of Marketing & Publicity) are joined by cast members Robert Maaser (Wrath) and Olivia Applegate (Beth) to discuss their experiences working on season one. The conversation explores Robert & Olivia's initial reactions to the script, building on-screen chemistry and the extensive preparation required for their roles. The two delve into the challenges ...
Jul 01, 2025•44 min•Ep. 38
⚠️ Spoiler Alert! In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Four of The Black Dagger Brotherhood . If you haven’t watched the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We’re diving into major plot points, character moments and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Come back after you’ve watched for all the juicy details, laughs and fan-favorite moments! If you're enjoying this series, please share it with your friends! Do you have a question or comment ...
Jun 26, 2025•33 min•Ep. 37
⚠️ Spoiler Alert! In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Three of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t seen the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We’re diving into major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Come back after you’ve watched for all the juicy details, laughs and fan-favorite moments! Do you have a question or comment you would like featured on a future episode? Leave us a message today...
Jun 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 36
⚠️ Spoiler Alert! This PassionPod episode dives deep into Episode Two of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We’ll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Go watch first, then come back for all the juicy details! In this episode of PassionPod, Ali Whitaker, Carlos and Tosca dissect the second episode of 'The Black Dagger Brotherhood' series....
Jun 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 35
⚠️ Spoiler Alert! This PassionPod episode dives deep into Episode One of The Black Dagger Brotherhood with Tosca Musk and very special guest, J.R. Ward. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We’ll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Go watch first, then come back for all the juicy details! In this episode, Tosca Musk (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) and acclaimed autho...
Jun 05, 2025•34 min•Ep. 34
In this engaging episode of PassionPod, Lauren (Director of Development) and Tosca (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) interview Kellen Boyle, who plays Havers in the upcoming 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series, releasing on June 5th exclusively on Passionflix. The trio discuss the funny mispronunciation of Havers' name, Kellen's unique experience with audiobook narration, and his journey into acting. They delve into the deep lore of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' world, touching on Kellen's charact...
May 31, 2025•58 min•Ep. 33
In this episode of PassionPod, producer Carlos Velasco and Passionflix CEO and Founder, Tosca Musk, interview Darrell Snedeger, who plays Mr. X in 'The Black Dagger Brotherhood' series. They discuss Darrell's transformation into his villainous character, his experiences on set and his interactions with co-stars. They also touch on the unique challenges and joys of working on such an intense project, the fan community's excitement and the process of filming complex fight scenes. To see Darrell in...
May 22, 2025•35 min•Ep. 32
In this never-before-released Q&A session recorded in December 2022, the cast and crew of Passionflix's film adaptation of 'Tangled' come together for a virtual premiere discussion. The participants include Lauren (Director of Development), Ali (Director of Marketing and PR), Tosca (Founder and CEO of Passionflix), Emma Chase, the author of 'Tangled,' Traci Hays (Director), and cast members Josh Plasse, Katherine Hughes, Cameron Jebo, Katherine Barber and Ruben Caballero. Emma shares the ins...
May 08, 2025•45 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of PassionPod, Ali Whitaker (Head of Marketing and Publicity) and Tosca Musk (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) welcome Margie Goodspeed, the Head of Creative Post-Production at Passionflix. Margie joins us to talk all about her editing work on the first season of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' (releasing June 5th on PassionFlix). In their intro, Tosca shares details of her recent vacation in France and discusses her ongoing work on the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series, including ...
Apr 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 31
Welcome to our special, fan-interaction episode! In this episode of PassionPod, our hosts (Tosca, Lauren & Ali) interact with you, the fans, through user-submitted voicemails and emails! They answer questions about how Passionflix selects books to adapt, upcoming films this year and the overall behind-the-scenes process behind creating Passionflix movies and TV series. They discuss their favorite book tropes, genres, and specific romance novels they love. The team shares personal anecdotes a...
Apr 17, 2025•39 min•Ep. 30
In this episode of PassionPod, Tosca Musk (Founder & CEO of Passionflix), Lauren (Director of Development) and Ali (Head of Marketing and Publicity) discuss recent projects and events. They talk about finalizing the color timing and visual effects for 'Black Dagger Brotherhood,' progress on the title sequence music as well as the development of various poster designs. Ali shares her April Fool's prank she played on Lauren and the Passionflix fans via Instagram through the announcement of 'Pa...
Apr 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of PassionPod, Tosca Musk (CEO and founder of Passionflix) and Ali Whitaker (Head of Marketing and Publicity) update us on the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood,' post-production, highlighting the progress with color timing and poster designs. Special guest Carlos Velasco (1st AD & Producer) shares his experiences managing logistics on set, coordinating scenes and maintaining calm during production. They also discuss the camaraderie among cast and crew, the importance of promoting wo...
Apr 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, hosts Lauren Olsen, Ali Whitaker and Tosca Musk of Passionflix dive into discussing 'Tosca Talks', PassionCon and the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood'. The trio talk all about the conception and adventures of 'Tosca Talks,' highlighting memorable experiences like ghost tours with Jennifer L. Armentrout and crab catching in Key West with Alessandra Torre. They also share details about PassionCon Puerto Rico and current plans to scout for locations for future events. The episode wraps u...
Mar 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of PassionPod, Tosca Musk, Founder and CEO of Passionflix, and Lauren Olsen, Director of Development, reboot the podcast with a new professional setup. They discuss the transition from Zoom recordings, potential for on-the-road podcasts & interviews, and introduce new fan interaction initiatives. The hosts review recent film releases including the conclusion of the 'Gabriel's Redemption' trilogy, 'Wallbanger', 'The Air He Breathes', 'A Man's Promise', 'A Lover's Vow', and 'Li...
Mar 20, 2025•39 min•Ep. 26
In this episode of PassionPod, Lauren, Ali & Tosca discuss various updates and exciting news for Passionflix! They reminisce about early (and sometime hilarious) customer service experiences and give an update on PassionCon, including their memorable trip to Puerto Rico. The team mentions the upcoming PassionCon featuring authors like Laurelin Paige and Kristen Proby, and actors like Giulio Berruti. They talk about recent events such as the Gabriel’s Redemption premiere in London and a brand...
Jul 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 25
Welcome to our Passionflix 2022 Year-End Roundup! In this episode, Ali (Director of Marketing and PR), Lauren (Director of Development), and Tosca (Founder and CEO), discuss their recent relocation to Georgia and their long-awaited return to the PassionPod. They share their latest reads, including 'A Merry Little Meet Cute' by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, and 'Booked On a Feeling' by Jayci Lee. The team provides updates on upcoming film projects like 'Gabriel's Redemption' and 'Wait with Me',...
Dec 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 22
In this episode of PassionPod, Lauren, Ali & Tosca reconnect and provide updates on Passionflix's activities for 2021. The trio shares their experiences relocating to Georgia and their impressions of the local community. Tosca recaps the completion of several projects, including 'Gabriel's Rapture,' 'Seduction and Snacks,' and 'Tangled,' and mentions upcoming films. Ali discusses premiere planning and PassionCon. The team reveals their connections formed and maintained within Passionflix, em...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 21
The 20th episode of PassionPod features an in-depth discussion with the Passionflix team—Lauren (Director of Development), Ali (Director of Marketing and PR), and Tosca Musk (Founder and CEO)—alongside Taryn O'Neill, the director of their upcoming film 'Wicked.' They reflect on their journey during the pandemic, discuss the development process, address fan questions, and share updates on current projects. The episode highlights the challenges faced during production, including hurricanes and COV...
Mar 01, 2021•59 min•Ep. 20
Tosca, Ali and Lauren are joined by Passionistas from all over the world to answer their questions. #PassionPod
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 19
Tosca, Ali and Lauren are back to share updates on Wicked, Driven, Gabriel's Rapture and more! #PassionPod
Jan 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of PassionPod, the team celebrates the 3rd anniversary of the release of Hollywood Dirt, Passionflix's first film. The hosts are joined by author Alessandra Torre and actress Emma Rigby. Alessandra discusses her initial skepticism and eventual excitement about the film adaptation of her book. Emma shares her experiences on set and how she related to her character, Summer. Highlights from the behind-the-scenes, such as the collaboration, memorable scenes, and funny moments working...
Sep 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 17
The episode features a discussion featuring Lauren, Ali, and Tosca, accompanied by Denis Maloney, Director of Photography & proud Passionflix Founding Member!. They share their experiences preparing for upcoming projects and reflect on the rapid pace of development. Tosca emphasizes the continuous hard work of scriptwriting during downtime. Denis discusses his background and role as a cinematographer, including his process and collaboration with Tosca on various films. The team highlights th...
Sep 08, 2020•48 min•Ep. 16
Tosca, Ali, and Lauren chat with Passionflix Head of Creative Post Production and Editor, Margie Goodspeed, about how she got her start and what her role entails.
Aug 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 15
Tosca, Ali, and Lauren chat with Production Designer, Traci Hays, about how she got her start and what the role of a Production Designer entails.
Aug 17, 2020•59 min•Ep. 14
Tosca, Ali, and Lauren chat with Casting Director, Lindsay Chag, about how the casting process works and how Passionflix projects are different from others.
Aug 10, 2020•50 min•Ep. 13
Tosca, Ali, and Lauren chat with Thomas Hobson and James Austin Kerr about their experience playing one of our favorite couples, Vaughn and Carter, in Wrapped Up In You and what they've been up to since!
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 12
