Theo Brown is an LA-based director with a deep love for intimate character stories within the science fiction genre. His latest feature film, An Electric Sleep is a ten-time Festival award winner, including LA Sci-Fi, Best Feature at the Culver City Film Festival, Best SciFi at the Silicon Valley Film Fest, and Best Soundtrack at LA Sci-Fi Film Fes…

We're back! Producer Skye Wathen (FALLOUT, WESTWORLD) sits down with Kyle to discuss her road to producing some of the top television shows of the last decade, as well as her experience with indie film. They touch on several aspects, including becoming a production assistant, how one line in a script can cost millions of dollars, and why anger has …

Team work makes the dream work. This is not just a catchy piece of positive thinking, though it certainly is that. As anyone who has worked in a creative field can tell you, it’s not just what you bring to the table that matters, it’s how that fits with the work of those around you. On today’s show, we’ll hear from creatives who have been in the tr…

Anxiety can be a formidable obstacle in doing the creative work. Whether you suffer from writer's block, imposter syndrome, or any other self-sabotaging habits, each of us may suffer in our own personal way for our art. But, is it possible to turn an obstacle into the path itself? Here are a few words of wisdom about Staying Calm and Carrying On. F…

This week Kyle talks with author, producer, and fellow podcaster Jessica Hobbs, whose new book of short stories entitled THE WITCH: AND OTHER TALES OF THE AMERICAN GOTHIC is currently being released as a fully-cast and narrated audio drama. They discuss Jessica’s experience transitioning from filmmaking into book and podcast writing, the secret wea…

On this week’s show, Kyle speaks with Michael Musante and Leo Matchett from famed independent production company American Zoetrope about their non-profit organization Decentralized Pictures. They discuss their alternative approach to film financing, what the cinematic landscape looks like outside of the studio system, and how today’s independent sc…

On this week’s episode, Kyle talks with Joseph Mwamba, Writers Assistant on The Afterparty, currently streaming on AppleTV+, and the co-chair of the WGA Virtual Mix, a pre-Writer’s Guild-focused social empowerment organization for writers. We discuss a lot of topics of interest to both up-and-coming writers and those spending every day on the picke…

On this week’s episode, host Kyle F. Andrews talks with writer/director Zack Morrison about his independently produced TV pilot CANUSA STREET – yes, an indie TV pilot. We hit a lot of topics, from the highs and lows of writing comedy, where trust fits into the process, the differences between New York and LA when it comes to making shit, and the be…

On today’s show I talk with writer/director Jennifer Cooney, whose independently produced film WILD FIRE recently made its world premiere at the Red Dirt film festival, and whose next feature Woman of God is currently in development. We’ll discuss her rather poetic approach to the industry, what working with legendary actor Ed Asner taught her abou…

Writer/Director Michael Schwartz talks to Kyle about his many projects, including his award-winning short Snatched starring Tatiana Maslany, now on Hulu. We’ll dive deep into his thoughts on the industry’s attention span, the joys of mentorship, the importance of rest in the creative process, and making your sh*t without waiting for permission – ye…

My guest today is Nathan Hale Williams, director and producer of the Emmy-nominated film ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE and writer/director of the upcoming feature LOVE WILL SAVE THE DAY. We discuss his approach to overcoming barriers in the creative or production process, his “no assholes” policy, and how and why you should try to build a positive relations…

Welcome to Season 2 of Make Your Sh*t. My guest today is Shana Darabie, writer, director, and producer of the upcoming thriller CANARY TRAP, currently crowdfunding on Seed & Spark. "Canary delivers packages for secret organization HQ. After accepting her new mission, Canary is connected with a dispatcher who pushes her boundaries. Forced to go agai…

Today’s guest is Gabe Braxton, writer, director, and producer of the upcoming feature film, A GETTYSBURG HAUNTING. "A medium who guest appears on his friend's failing podcast to help bring it to life, but when he loses his power to talk to the dead, they're forced to confront their horrific history as tensions rise between them." Seed & Spark Campa…

Writer/Producer SANDRA LEVITON (Under the Stairs Entertainment, STUDENT BODY) joins Kyle to discuss the highs and lows of independent filmmaking, including what writers should do to make sure they keep their sanity while attempting impossibilities.By Kyle F. Andrews

Actor JB TADENA (KUNG FU, NCIS) stops by *live in studio* (my house) to discuss his career on-the-rise, building community, an actor's relationship with the script, and the subtle art of not giving a f*ck. TW: Without referring to specific instances, I spend a few minutes at the top talking about artists working through tragedy.…

Writer/Director JESSICA ELLIS (WHAT LIES WEST) chats with Kyle about making an indie film from the ground up, being a “genre-agnostic” writer, and why Twitter may actually be a benefit for your career (maybe).By Kyle F. Andrews

Emmy-nominated Writer, Director, and Showrunner JASON PERLMAN (ZAC & MIA, SLEEP TIGHT) drops by the podcast to drop some wisdom about his creative process from blank page to series wrap, how he turned a discarded script in a Xerox machine into an Emmy-winning series, and how to make any pitch a success, even if the answer is no. This interview shou…

Actor, director, and educator DESEAN K. TERRY (The Morning Show, founder of The Last Acting Studio) has an in-depth conversation with host Kyle F. Andrews about being a working artist and storyteller who can make space for the work while still acknowledging the business of art. Topics include the differences between New York vs. Los Angeles, how do…

Emmy Nominated Writer/Director SONJA O'HARA (Doomsday, Ovum, Mid-Century) chats with host Kyle F. Andrews about a wide variety of topics, including the differences between the American and Canadian markets, managing your mental health while pushing your creativity, and celebrating the small victories.…

Welcome to Make Your Stuff, a friendly, informative, and often quirky podcast about making your stuff, be it a short film or feature, TV pilot or podcast, music video, documentary, and anything that requires a creative spark.By Kyle F. Andrews

For the Season Finale, after talking about the shows they're currently watching, Joseph Mwamba, Tony Fox, Melissa Slaughter, and Tim Mastic predict which shows and actors will win Emmys this year. Joseph then reflects on his 2.5 year Telemazing journey as he prepares for his move to LA.By Joseph Mwamba

Joseph Mwamba, Melissa Slaughter, and Tim Mastic speak about Joe's trip to VidCon. Along with the trio, Special Guest Holly Anspaugh (Joe's college best friend) and her husband Riley visit the podcast to talk about the shows they're watching. In the final segment, the original trio talk about the recent announcement of the 13th Doctor.It's also Tim…