Best Steven J McDermotts Podcasts (2024)

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How to Make a Career in Hollywood? with Adam Lazarre-White; S2 E26 1:06:15

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Adam grew up in New York City, graduated Harvard University. Adam was nominated for an NAACP Image Award as 'Nathan Hastings' on The Young & Restless. He adapted/produced Just Passin' Through & What Angles Fear for Dreambuilder Foundation & Proctor & Gamble; both won EMMYs for Regional TV and consecutive Regional EMMYs as 'Lead Actor' for Adam. Mor…

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Toxic People Aren’t Funny, with Danny McDermott; S2 E25 56:01

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After graduating with a BS in Engineering, Danny moved to NYC in the 90's and acted in and produced plays, sketch comedy, and stand up comedy. He became one of the biggest producers of stand up comedy in NYC outside the comedy clubs for 8 years. He had 5 different venues, producing 8 shows a week, and giving away 30 spots a week to comedians. Danny…

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Director of Fresh Off The Boat, Steven J Kung; S2 E24 45:34

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Steven J. Kung uses comedy to illuminate things oft unseen which include POC, LGBTQ folx, and his car keys. While at first glance he reminds you of that over-achieving Asian classmate (which self-admittedly, he was), he's also a salsa merengue instructor and very queer. With his encyclopedic knowledge of Dear White People, Steven was promoted to st…

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Where to Spend Your Social Capital with Rosser Goodman; S2 E23 54:41

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Ms. A. Rosser Goodman's narrative directorial work streams on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple TV+, Sundance TV and PBS. She is an internationally award-winning director. Rosser was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Directors' Program at ABC/Disney's Creative Talent Development & Inclusion department. She wrote and directed Pea Pod for the HBO…

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The Secret to Film Industry Networking with Michael Coscia; S2 E22 50:21

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Credits Include... The To Do List starring Aubrey Plaza This Game's Called Murder starring Ron Perlman Troublesome starring Gordon Thomson Sticky Pinecones starring Brendan Schroeder Also, check out our Networking guide, 10 Ways How to Promote Yourself Without Bragging, on our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-ways-how-to-72120064 Please l…

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The Simpsons and How A Filmmaker Stands Out, Bill Schultz; S2 E21 58:59

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Bill Schultz was born in New Jersey, USA. He is known for The Simpsons (1989), Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999) and True and the Rainbow Kingdom (2017). He’s worked for juggernauts like PBS, Fox, and many others, and is one of the few producers we’ve talked to about taking an entertainment company public. Credits Include... The Simpsons starring Dan Castellan…

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TokyoPop Founder & Producer, Stuart J. Levy; S2 E20 52:53

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Stu Levy is an international entrepreneur, producer, director and writer across mediums including graphic novels, film, television and new media. Founder of the pioneering media company TOKYOPOP, Stu is known for establishing the manga market in North America. As a producer, Stu has a number of live-action and animated feature films and television …

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Jared Vineyard, Producing A Kevin Sorbo Film; S2 E19 45:37

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Jared Vineyard is a writer, producer, and director who creates for both film and stage. Jared is an alumnus of Western Michigan University, where he received a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing with emphases on playwriting and fiction. He was born and raised in Flint, MI but now lives in California, working from home except when he's on set. Ch…

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Danny Glover’s Producing Partner, Carolyn McDonald; S2 E18 58:13

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With a diverse career in the film industry, Carolyn McDonald continues to expand her creative disciplines. Some of her recent endeavors include, executive producing, co-writing and directing P.N.O.K., a short film featuring Irma P. Hall, Danny Glover, Robert Ri'chard and Elle Fanning, executive producing Country artist Big Kenny Alphin's (Big & Ric…

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Positive Thinking, Positive Attitude, Melissa Friedman; S2 E17 35:07

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On this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Melissa Friedman who has produced TV Series, including The Bay and Smiley. We discuss the importance of having a good attitude when you’re first starting out, dealing with insecurities in the entertainment industry, and the one reality show that almost killed her. Melissa began her career in the reality T…

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David Greenberg, Making Movies in the City of Brotherly Love; S2 E16 36:31

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David J. Greenberg is a producer, writer, and director, as well as a screenwriting professor from Philadelphia. His feature film "Stomping Ground" premiered at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and will be released by Breaking Glass Pictures. He has written over 60 features including "What Matters Most" (2011) and "Used To Love Her" (2015)…

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Commercial Video Production with Sabrina Oertle, Own Your Own Confidence; S2 E15a 35:19

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Sabrina Oertle is known for Kontaxt (2021) and Nostalgia. Her life’s journey has taken her from Ontario in the inland empire, to the District Attorney’s office, to producing commercials in Santa Barbara, to now running her own feature development and production company. Credits Include... Kontaxt starring Christa B. Allen Read along with Sabrina, T…

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Joelle Sellner, Super Women; S2 E14 41:54

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Joelle began her writing career as an advertising copywriter, creating award-winning campaigns for brands like In-N-Out Burger, Kleenex and Lexus. Since making the jump to screenwriting, she's written several romantic comedy and family telefilms including Hallmark Channel's Paris, Wine and Romance. An experienced animation writer, Joelle's series c…

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Saturn Award Winner, Luke Hemsworth Starring, ENCOUNTER, Directed by Paul Salamoff; S2 E13 1:05:53

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Award-winning filmmaker Paul J Salamoff has been working for over 30 years in Film, TV, Video Games and Commercials as a Writer, Producer, Director, Executive, Comic Creator, Storyboard Artist and Make-Up FX Artist. Salamoff is the author of ON THE SET: The Hidden Rules of Movie Making Etiquette (Now in its 4th Edition) and the graphic novels Disco…

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John Heinsen, To Boldly Produce Where No One Has Produced Before; S2 E12 1:01:09

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Producer John Heinsen focuses on the development of TV, film and multi-platform projects through his company Bunnygraph. He sits on the Executive Committee of the Producers Peer Group of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences as well as the Influencer Advisory Board of Sparks & Honey (Omnicom). Previously John served as Vice President, New Med…

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Summer Moore, The Pandemic and Other Disasters; S2 E11 58:18

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Summer grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she fell in love with showbiz performing theatre. She then moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. Go Trojans! She’s written numerous screenplays and is a member of the Producers Guild of America. Follow her on Instagram @thesummerofhappiness Follow her on Twitter @sum…

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Emily Coupe, Show Up and Do Something; S2 E10 34:01

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Emily Coupe is an Australian born Eurasian actress turned producer, who has worked consistently in both Australia and Los Angeles. She has recently been cast in feature films The New Hands, Lilith, Home Bound, Dark Haven, The Locket, and Wicked Wifi Workout. Emily recently completed film The Crossroads in AZ in which she played the lead, & is also …

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Jeremy Daniel Davis, Producing a Nicolas Cage Movie; S2 E9 53:52

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Jeremy Daniel Davis is an actor, writer and producer. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 2nd. Most recently he produced a film called, Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage, Emily Tosta, and Beth Grant. Check out Jeremy’s YouTube channel, with Behind The Scenes footage from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/user/standalonejd Credits Inclu…

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Announcement! Season 2, Cycle 2 is Coming! 1:41

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Ladies and gentleman, by an overwhelming demand, The Producers Lounge podcast, Season 2 is coming back and coming back strong. The second cycle of Season 2 will be released on Greater And Grander dot com starting Thursday, December 1st, 2022, and we’ll have producers of films with Nicolas Cage, Danny Glover, Luke Hemsworth, and many more. You can a…

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The Uterus of Production; S1 E16 B 1:15:49

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Tony Lund (producer on Through The Wormhole) sits down to talk about his trials and tribulations in Hollywood, and how he found the most pivotal show of his career by attending the Playboy Mansion. Credits Include... Through The Wormhole starring Morgan Freeman Fun Size Horror: Volume One starring Guy Perry and Lance Reddick Breakthrough starring J…

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I WILL PUNCH YOU IN YOUR FACE FOR YOUR MONEY!; S1 E20 1:11:03

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Elijah Senn sits down to talk about old projects they worked on together, and also talks about his DIT work on the side in order to make a living. Like us on Facebook. Credits Include... Educated starring Alex Weber 500 Feet starring Jake Bucher Fade Away starring Cat Del Re Lonely City starring Jennifer Bouchard Please like and subscribe, it helps…

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A Glimpse Behind the Interactive Curtain; S1 E4 51:10

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Andy Dunn (Executive Producer in interactive media) sits down to talk about how he developed projects for Apple, Steven Spielberg, the California Science Center, and other major studios around Hollywood. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.fac…

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Suite 909 and Police Investigations; S1 E2 1:07:15

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Walt Disney once said, “A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive.” Tonight we sit down with Adam Kuyt & Eric Goldrich, …

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Pitching and Film Packaging Your Film Projects; S1 E25 51:05

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Donna Wheeler (producer of DEATH OF A SALESWOMAN) sits down to talk about how she develops projects and reverse engineers projects to determine the best packaging for a low-budget film. Donna Wheeler is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, artist, and closet-poet. Credits Include... Death of a Saleswoman starring Ursula Burton Tupperware Women starring Marc…

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Production Insurance, and Flipping an 80-mph Speed-Boat; S1 E24 37:36

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Josh Webber sits down to discuss balancing independent filmmaking and corporate projects, and also discovered what happens when you flip an 80 mph speed boat. Credits Include... Never Heard starring Karrueche Tran Secrets of Deception starring Tom Sizemore There Is Many Like Us starring Eric Roberts A Broken Code starring Skye P. Marshall Please li…

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Derrial Christon, Black Hollywood Live and African American Media; S1 Eps 22 53:43

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Derrial Christon (producer of Black Hollywood Live with Maria Menounos) sits down to talk about how he built his career after leaving a secure corporate job and also helped co-found with Maria Menounos, the online network Black Hollywood. Credits Include... Inside the Black Actors Studio starring Taye Diggs Entertainment Tonight Canada starring Jul…

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Why Winnie The Pooh Sucks! S1 E1 1:23:30

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Annie Besant was a prominent British activist and organizer in the 19th century who said, “Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure in which you are setting out into an unknown country, to meet many a joy, to find many a comrade, to win and lose many a battle."…

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Line Producing 101; S1 Eps 8 1:17:53

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Stephen Marinaccio has gained experience working in various leadership positions on feature films, television and reality productions since 1990. With a background working in development, production, post and marketing; shooting worldwide in 13 countries, Marinaccio understands the details of movie making, at every level. Credits Include... Marco P…

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Chapman University & Dodge College Part 2; S1 E11 1:05:07

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Scott Arundale (producer of LUCKY BASTARD and AN AMBUSH OF GHOSTS) shows us around the new Dodge College facilities before speaking to a class of eager young film student producers, and subsequently crushes their dreams. Credits Include... Rambo III starring Sylvester Stallone Young Sherlock Holmes starring Sophie Ward Lucky Bastard starring Patric…

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Chapman University & Dodge College Part 1; S1 E10 1:01:34

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Scott Arundale (producer of LUCKY BASTARD and AN AMBUSH OF GHOSTS) shows us around the new Dodge College facilities before speaking to a class of eager young film student producers, and subsequently crushes their dreams. Credits Include... Rambo III starring Sylvester Stallone Young Sherlock Holmes starring Sophie Ward Lucky Bastard starring Patric…

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Let’s Talk Turkey; S1 E18 1:10:55

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Adanna Kenlow (producer of stage, web content, and film) sits down to talk shop and ask advice on non-profits, legal entities, and film markets. Adanna Kenlow is an actress and producer in Long Beach. Credits Include... Mara Gets Drunk starring Todd Zing Different Eye starring Derrel Maury Shadow of the Monarch starring Stef Dawson The Russian Roul…

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An Adventure In Cannes, S1 E3 1:09:47

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Shelaagh Ferrell is an actress and producer, known for One Love (2003), The Power of Three (2011) and Nelson's Column (1994). Credits Include... One Love starring Idris Elba Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Great…

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Negotiation 101; S1 E21 51:11

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We sit down with Zachary Kamen to discuss what he learned at a recent Negotiation Workshop. Zachary graduated from Chapman University, studying Film Production with an emphasis in Producing. He has worked on projects such as, Constantine, and LOST, before beginning his producing career, which includes producing feature films, as well as being an in…

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Sizzle Reels and Reality TV; S1 E26 1:01:41

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Ken Pisani has produced, written, and directed a variety of scripted and unscripted sports, comedy, reality, documentary, and kids programming, earning two Emmy nominations. (He remains bitter about losing.) Ken has sold network pilots, sizzle reels, and optioned various projects. Credits Include... Unexpected Justice: The Rise of John Paul Stevens…

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CES! Consumer Electronics Show; S1 Eps 19 8:58

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Erin Stack (actress, model, and comedienne) travels to CES (Consumer Electronics Expo) to see what the latest trends are hitting the market. International CES, more commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Wi…

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International Film Financing, and Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls; S1 Eps 23 1:16:35

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Sarah Kinga Smith (European producer) sits down to talk about how she developed projects and sought international film financing at film markets and also discovered the difference between passion and sentiment. Credits Include... Alien: Isolation starring Andrea Deck The November Man starring Olga Kurylenko and Pierce Brosnan Lone Survivor starring…

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Sean Akers and Corey Moosa of BANSHEE CHAPTER; S1 Eps 15 1:18:14

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Corey Moosa and Sean Akers (producers of The Banshee Chapter and Margin Call) sit down to talk about how they developed projects for Before The Door, the joint company they have with partners Neal Dodson and Zachary Quinto. Credits Include... Margin Call starring Penn Badgley, Stanley Tucci, and Zachary Quinto All Is Lost starring Robert Redford Ch…

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Steve Stoliar, Raised Eyebrows w/ Groucho Marx; S2 E8 1:13:20

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Steve Stoliar is a writer and producer, as well as author of the book and screenplay RAISED EYEBROWS, to start production soon with Geoffrey Rush, Sienna Miller, and Charlie Plummer. As a writer, he has also penned episodes of “Murder, She Wrote”, “Simon & Simon”, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati”, and “Sliders”, to name a few. Additionally, he has writ…

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Riots and Snowboards and Kickstarter, OH MY!; S1 Eps 5 1:21:08

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Jacob Oelman (professional Preditor and producer of ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE) sits down to talk about how he developed his own business and what happened when his feature E.D.C.E. erupted in a riot on Hollywood Blvd. Credits Include... Learning to See: The World of Insects Dear Sidewalk starring Michelle Forbes Electric Daisy Carnival Exp…

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If They’re Mean To You, At Least They’re Paying Attention; S1 Eps 13 1:02:07

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Thomas Quinn (producer of the Emmy Nominated Beyond The Da Vinci Code) sits down to talk about how he produced documentaries around the world and also developed the book "What Do You Do With A Chocolate Jesus". Credits Include... Expedition Unknown starring Josh Gates and William Shatner The American Revolution starring Jody Matzer Beyond the Da Vi…

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We’re Here For A Good Time, Not A Long Time; S2 E7 43:52

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Doug Hadders has executive produced the cult classic children’s show, BAGEL AND BECKY, as well as served as head writer for a number of children’s TV shows in Canada. Credits Include... The Bagel and Becky Show starring Kevin McDonald Inspector Gadget starring Tara Strong Spark: A Space Tail starring Jessica Biel and Susan Sarandon Sidekick starrin…

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Borat and The Amazing Race; S2 E6 49:32

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Even Weinstein traveled across the country to follow his passions in Hollywood. He has produced and directed unscripted television going back 30 years including The Amazing Race, and America’s Funniest People. Most recently he was on the field producing team of Borat Subsequent Movie Film. Credits Include... Borat Subsequent Moviefilm starring Sach…

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Tom Martin, The Simpsons, and Why he chose to leave Sitcoms; S2 E5* 55:44

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Chicago native, Tom Martin, started his career traveling the country doing standup, and has written and produced on American classics including The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live, and the PBS hit Wordgirl. Credits Include... Wordgirl starring Dannah Feinglass Phirman The Simpsons starring Phil Hartman and Nancy Cartwright Talking Tom and Friends sta…

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Anthony Q. Farrell, The Lovers, The Dreamers, And Me; S2 E4 57:55

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Anthony Q Farrell has produced TV shows including the BAFTA winning SECRET LIFE OF BOYS, THE PARKER ANDERSONS/AMELIA PARKER, and the upcoming OVERLORD AND THE UNDERWOODS. Having begun his writing career writing for THE OFFICE, under Executive Producer Greg Daniels, he quickly exploded onto the TV writing scene, with deals for Nickelodeon and Disney…

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The Gods of Hollywood Toy With Us; S1 Eps 9 1:35:40

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After serving for seven years as senior vice president of development at a management/production company, Mike left to start his own company, where he represents scripts and books, and produces film and TV projects. Credits Include... The Last Call starring Keith David Death Metal starring Chris Richards Killer Party starring Evan Gamble Music is T…

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Nicholas Hollander, What’s It Like to get Notes From Spielberg 43:58

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Nicholas Hollander has written and produced 90’s animated classics, including Animaniacs and Tiny Toons, and sits down to discuss with us the exciting environment of those shows, and what it was like getting notes from Steven Spielberg. He still works today, developing his new show Da Hoo-Dats, now looking for financiers. Credits Include... Animani…

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Norman Stiles, Head Writer of “Sesame Street”, and Executive Producer of “Between The Lions” 1:08:19

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Norman Stiles has made television history by writing and producing classic television episodes of PBS’s Between The Lions, and Sesame Street, including episodes such as Mr. Snuffleupagus’ reveal and the passing of Mr. Hooper. Norman began working in the welfare office, but moved into his passion of comedy via the Merv Griffin show, and helped make …

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Kim Evey of THE GUILD; S1 Eps 14 46:50

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Kim Evey (producer of THE GUILD) sits down to talk about how she produced the hit webseries and also pitched projects to Sony, Microsoft, and others. Credits Include... The Guild starring Felicia Day and Nathan Fillion Written by a Kid starring Will Bowles and Cassandra Peterson Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show starring Michael O'Keefe Music is H…

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Claude Dal Farra, BCDF Pictures; S1 Eps 17 45:09

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Claude Dal Farra (producer of Bachelorette and Liberal Arts) sits down to talk about how he left a successful biotech career to pursue filmmaking with his family. Claude Dal Farra is one of the principals of BCDF Pictures, a home for character-driven films and the talented people who make them. Credits Include... Bachelorette starring Lizzy Caplan,…

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How to Produce TV in a Tropical Paradise; S2 Eps 1 42:53

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Stephanie Nihon has made her way from international model, to writer/producer. As a major figurehead in the Bahamian film community, she has used her ingenuity and knowledge of local lore to launch two successful television shows. Producers Guild References for Covid Safety: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9pFP-oa8h6alNjQwkcUXFm447HKbESUv Credi…

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