Best Josh Rapp Podcasts (2024)

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Frank Chindamo - The TMG Interview 24:12

5M ago24:12

24:12

The Ghostbusters franchise continues in theaters now. We talked to someone who was there at the beginning. Frank Chindamo was a script P.A. on the 1984 original Ghostbusters and has a fun story to tell your host Paul Preston. Plus, he shares a classic “you were there for THAT?!” story about working on Saturday Night Live as well as working with Mot…

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Brett Marty & Josh Izenberg - The TMG Interview 28:01

9M ago28:01

28:01

There's a great new short out there available NOW for free at the New Yorker's website (www.newyorker.com) called ECO-HACK! and a more unique film about saving the world (or at least a cross-section of it) you might never see. Filmmakers Brett Marty and Josh Izenberg have captured the work of Tim Fields, taking unusual steps to save the desert tort…

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Mark Elias - The TMG Interview 37:05

9M ago37:05

37:05

Friend of The Movie Guys Mark Elias returns to The Admiral's Club with a new project - Boy Makes Girl, a new sci-fi drama/romance/comedy about a computer programmer who builds a female companion to cope with a challenging world. There's all manner of good indie film talk here as Mark reflects on taking the reins of writer, producer and star of the …

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Michael Filipowich - The TMG Interview: ROUND TWO 1:00:25

11M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Actor Michael Filipowich returns to The Movie Guys to catch us up on his career and he brings fire and brimstone, energy, and outrageous stories with him. Can he be contained? Tune in to find out as the guest from one of our top ten most popular interview videos on YouTube is back. Like good movie talk? Please subscribe!Website: www.themovieguys.ne…

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Diane Sorensen: The Tales of Mr. Ken Rooster and the Six Sassy Hens 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

18:04

Whether you're a chicken keeper or someone who simply gets annoyed when reading children's books that are filled with misinformation about animals, Diane Sorenson's, The Tales of Mr. Ken Rooster and the Six Sassy Hens, is a fun little gem that's sure to delight young children, as well as the adults reading the book to them. The book includes short …

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Vivian Kerr & Anthony Rapp - The TMG Interview 17:49

1+ y ago17:49

17:49

Fresh off of her award-winning screening at The Phoenix Film Festival, writer/director Vivian Kerr joins Paul Preston to talk about her new drama (or comedy?) Scrap. Joining her is the co-lead in the film, Anthony Rapp. They talk about indie film, why making it is important, how the characters of the film are relatable and, of course, a quick check…

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Chris McLaughlin: Growing a Good Garden Naturally 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

28:32

If you want to grow a garden that is in sync with nature, then you need to check out Chris McLaughlin's ninth and newest book, The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food — All in Your Own Backyard. In this episode, Chris and I are talking about several of The Good Garden concepts presented in her book, star…

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Lisa Kivirist: Homemade for Sale 34:31

1+ y ago34:31

34:31

It only seems natural that after you perfect a homemade delicacy for your family and friends, the next step is to start selling it. Until recently this was financially impossible in many states due to regulations that meant you would have to invest big bucks in infrastructure to start a business. However, now that all 50 states have cottage food la…

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Amanda Renee Knox, Ezekiel Bridges & Naya Johnson - The TMG Interview 31:56

2y ago31:56

31:56

Among the more anticipated shorts at the 2022 Hollyshorts Film Festival is The Errand, directed by Amanda Renee Knox. Paul talks to Knox and actors Ezekiel Bridges and Naya Johnson about the film, their careers and how they'll spend the fest. Plus, as ever, talk about their favorite movies of all time and a chat about Knox's first film, Night Call,…

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Tasha Greer: Weed-Free Gardening 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

When talking about weeds, people use words like enemy, battle, and war. No one wants weeds in their garden, right? Well, it depends! In this episode, author and gardener Tasha Greer talks about why we can't win the "war on weeds," and why we don't really need to. In fact, it's entirely possible to make peace with weeds in our garden. Tasha goes way…

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Aneil Karia - The TMG Interview 24:38

2+ y ago24:38

24:38

After his feature film, Surge, director Aneil Karia returned to a short film project and it seems to have paid off in terms of exposure and reward as The Long Goodbye, Karia's collaboration with Riz Ahmed, is now nominated for Best Short Film at the 94th Academy Awards. Paul talked to Aneil about packing so much content into a short film, working w…

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Gary Lane & Larry Lane - The TMG Interview 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

30:39

The 1980 comedy 9 to 5 had enormous appeal with moviegoers, but also made a statement about women's inequality in the workplace, a statement that's needed reiterating ever since then. The film had an impact on twin brothers Gary and Larry Lane, who head the team behind Still Working 9 to 5, a new documentary about the making and legacy of the class…

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Bevin Cohen: How to Make Nut and Seed Oil 21:37

2+ y ago21:37

21:37

One of the reasons we decided to start raising pigs almost 20 years ago was because I thought it was the only way we could produce our own homegrown cooking oil — also known as, lard. I assumed that creating oil from seeds and nuts would simply be too challenging for a non-professional. In this episode, author, gardener, and oil maker Bevin Cohen t…

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Jessica Walliser: Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

30:14

You might think that someone who write a book about bugs would have been a bona fide bug lover forever. But author Jessica Walliser admits up front that she used to think nothing of spraying pesticides all over plants to kill bugs, even if the pesticide was blowing back in her face and she could smell it and taste it! Jessica is the author of the s…

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Callene and Eric Rapp: Raising Rabbits for Meat 25:30

2+ y ago25:30

25:30

If you have ever thought about raising rabbits for meat, either for your own dinner table or as a business, today's episode will get you at least a step or two closer to that goal. Eric and Callene Rapp have raised tens of thousands of rabbits over the years and are sharing their hard-earned knowledge in this episode and in their book, Raising Rabb…

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Josh Volk: Build Your Own Farm Tools 20:32

2+ y ago20:32

20:32

Whether you can't quite find the exact tools you need for your farm or you think you can improve on what's available or you simply like to build your own, Josh Volk's latest book, Build Your Own Farm Tools provides tons of inspiration and heard-learned lessons. Volk says he was always taking apart toys as a child and worked his way through college …

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Tyler Baras: Home Hydroponics 30:57

2+ y ago30:57

30:57

During the drought of 2012 when everything in our garden was dying after months without rain, I really started to think about hydroponics and aquaponic growing systems. In today's show, author and farmer Tyler Baras is talking about what hydroponics is, as well as how it is different from aquaponics. He also talks about how some foods can taste dif…

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Sally Morgan: The Healthy Vegetable Garden 24:23

3y ago24:23

24:23

All gardens and farms were organic prior to World War II, and gardeners realized centuries ago that healthy soil was the key to healthy plants. Building healthy soil is exactly where author and gardener Sally Morgan starts her book, The HEALTHY Vegetable Garden: A natural, chemical-free approach to soil, biodiversity and managing pests and diseases…

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Blake Cothron: Pawpaws: The Complete Growing and Marketing Guide 25:08

3y ago25:08

25:08

If you like growing things that are slightly unusual, then pawpaws may be for you. They are a "tropical" fruit tree that grows in colder climates. In this episode, I'm talking with Blake Cothron, the author of "Pawpaws: The Complete Growing and Marketing Guide" and the co-owner of Peaceful Heritage Nursery, a USDA Certified Organic fruit mail-order…

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Callene Rapp: Homestead Cows 23:14

3y ago23:14

23:14

Today's episode is for anyone who has ever thought about adding cattle to their homestead. I'm talking to Callene Rapp, co-author of Homestead Cows: The Complete Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Cattle. We are discussing what traits an aspiring owner should look for when choosing a breed, as well as when deciding to buy individual cows. I also share…

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Tasha Greer: Grow Your Own Spices 31:32

3y ago31:32

31:32

If you thought that it was beyond the reach of mere mortals to grow spices like ginger, turmeric, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamon, you'll be pleasantly surprised by this episode with Tasha Greer, who talks about her book, Grow Your Own Spices. Although many of us may use "herbs" and "spices" almost interchangeably, this book goes way beyond growing…

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Shawna Coronado: Stacked with Flavor 37:58

3y ago37:58

37:58

People don't usually think of health when we talk about sustainable living, but if we don't have our health, we are not sustainable. Keeping ourselves healthy is really at the root of a sustainable life. In this episode, I'm talking to Shawna Coronado about her journey from an author of seven gardening books to being debilitated with arthritis to r…

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Bevin Cohen: The Artisan Herbalist 27:23

3y ago27:23

27:23

If you want to learn more about using herbs beyond the kitchen, The Artisan Herbalist is a must read and a must see. It's filled will beautiful photos that clearly exemplify the identifying characteristics of each herb. In this podcast, we are talking to author Bevin Cohen about how he got interested in herbs, as well as how he chose the specific h…

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Gary Pilarchik: The Modern Homestead Garden 19:58

3y ago19:58

19:58

If you are looking for ideas on getting started with organic vegetable gardening, we are talking about everything you need to know! Which vegetables are the best for beginners? How do you actually start to plant? What size should your garden be? What can you do with container gardening? Gary Pilarchik, author of The Modern Homestead Garden, is shar…

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Kim Flottum: First Time Beekeeping 32:25

3y ago32:25

32:25

It seems like keeping bees should be the easiest thing in the world, but I have learned personally that there is a lot more to it than you might expect. If you have been thinking about getting started with bees, we are talking about some of the unexpected things that every beginner needs to consider before buying their first hive. Author and beekee…

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Susan Mulvihill: The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook 40:11

3y ago40:11

40:11

Bugs are an inevitable part of gardening, but we have lots of options for dealing with them. In this episode gardener Susan Mulvihill, author of The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, talks about organic methods of handling pests in our garden. We discuss the principles behind integrated pest management, and the importance of identifying bugs before t…

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Lisa Steele: Fresh Eggs Daily 17:36

3y ago17:36

17:36

Having backyard chickens, like having your own garden, is a small but significant way to take control of your food and decrease its carbon footprint. While backyard chicken keeping has become more popular in recent years, some people are still intimidated by the idea. In this episode, we are talking to Lisa Steele, fifth generation chicken keeper a…

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Holly Tuppen: Sustainable Travel 26:11

3y ago26:11

26:11

Do you love to travel but worry that it's hard on the planet? Today I'm talking to Holly Tuppen, a responsible travel expert who has specialized in sustainable travel since circumnavigating the world without flying in 2010. She talks about bicycling across the US, working as part of the crew on a sailboat, and traveling on a container ship, among o…

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Michelle Balz: No-Waste Composting 20:35

3y ago20:35

20:35

If you like things that are free and natural, then compost checks both boxes when it comes to fertilizing your garden and even your houseplants. In this episode, I'm talking to Michelle Balz about her book, No Waste Composting: Small-Space Waste Recycling Indoors and Out. We discuss free and inexpensive ways that you can turn your waste into black …

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Charlie Nardozzi: The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening 32:12

3y ago32:12

32:12

If you are intimidated by gardening because it seems like too much work or you don't want to invest in a tiller, then you should check out no-dig gardening. In Charlie Nardozzi's newest book, The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening, he covers everything you need to know to be successful with your garden. But why not dig? In today's episode, Charlie …

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Katie Hooten - The TMG Interview 1:01:35

3y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

In the wake of Marvel movies returning to the big screen, Movie Guys Paul Preston and Ray Schillaci talk to professional badass Katie Hooten about her time working in visual effects with Marvel, her work in groundbreaking animated features and her current position working on projects that come through Technicolor. How could we not interview her? He…

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Courtney Gains - The TMG Interview 45:02

3y ago45:02

45:02

Courtney Gains is working. AGAIN. He appears in a new film, Queen Bees with no less than Ellen Burstyn and James Caan. This, after averaging around three projects a year since the early '80s. Back to the Future, Children of the Corn, The 'Burbs, and on and on and on and he remains a very laid back cat to talk to. Here, he chats movies, music and mo…

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Jack Daniel - The TMG Interview 55:25

3y ago55:25

55:25

Jack Daniel is that guy! The guy who is your hype announcer for movie previews, promos and more. And he's here to answer all your "How the hell does that even work?" questions. We get the lowdown on how he fits in the great ad machine that builds a movie trailer, his road to being a go-to guy in the industry and, thankfully, there's time for bits. …

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David Del Rio - The TMG Interview 46:01

3y ago46:01

46:01

Actor David Del Rio's second directorial effort is streaming now on Amazon Prime! It's called Road Head and Del Rio jumped online with his Movie Trivia Schmoedown teammate Paul Preston to chat it up. He's got great insight on directing and combining tones in this weird and over-the-top thriller comedy. Plus, they look forward to the In The Heights …

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Reijer Zwaan & Kevin Stea - The TMG Interview 48:10

3y ago48:10

48:10

The great 2016 documentary Strike a Pose, which explores the lives of the dancers from Madonna's Blond Ambition tour after the madness of the tour ended, is back in virtual cinemas! To celebrate Truth or Dare's 30th anniversary and the re-release of Strike a Pose, director Reijer Zwaan and dancer Kevin Stea spilled their own truths on Paul Preston …

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Jessica Ellis - The TMG Interview 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Jessica Ellis is the writer/director of the new indie film What Lies West, which is garnering great reviews and getting a rollout all over the VOD platforms of the world. Paul likes nothing more than indie film stories and Jessica has 'em, from fires to surgery to the pandemic, but you want to tune in for the sheer joy of moviemaking on display her…

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Dan Bronson - The TMG Interview, Part 2: Hollywood Stories! 52:19

3+ y ago52:19

52:19

Part two of The Movie Guys interview with author Dan Bronson gets the scoop from behind the scenes on the making of Witness, The Godfather Part III, Die Hard: With a Vengeance, Last Flag Flying and more! Someone to Watch Over Me is available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more! Like good movie talk? Please subscribe!Website: www.themovieguys.net…

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Dan Bronson - The TMG Interview, Part 1: Someone To Watch Over Me 46:05

3+ y ago46:05

46:05

Dan Bronson. You may not have heard of him, but he's been at the center of some of your favorite movies - Top Gun, Witness, Die Hard: With a Vengeance and Pretty in Pink. He worked for years as a Story Editor for most of the major studios. So, who better to tell a seedy tale of Hollywood mystery than Dan, and he's done just that with his new book, …

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James Maslow - The TMG Interview 19:16

3+ y ago19:16

19:16

Actor/musician James Maslow stars in the new romantic comedy Stars Fell on Alabama, rising the charts on iTunes and elsewhere. He talks to our Movie Guy Paul about making the film, what it was like for a member of Big Time Rush to shoot in a southern small town and the overall reward an indie production has when people are just cool (hint: it start…

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Jeremy Sklar - The TMG Interview 58:57

3+ y ago58:57

58:57

Much of Jeremy Sklar's creative has been leading to Tom of Your Life, his feature film debut about a man who ages four years every hour. He details the long road to indie film success as he and Paul also discuss everything from music in the movies and how being nice can help your movie to saving the movie industry itself!! Tom of Your Life is avail…

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Blayne Weaver - The TMG Interview 32:13

3+ y ago32:13

32:13

Writer/Director Blayne Weaver is a multiple-time guest of The Movie Guys, always bringing lively opinions and stories for days. His new film, GetAWAY, is a horror film about film students shooting a slasher flick who find themselves in one. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this holiday film for the whole family as Paul chats him up and gets some …

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Alex Appel & Jonathan Lisecki - The TMG Interview 21:55

3+ y ago21:55

21:55

The title doesn't lie - Modern Persuasion is a modern take on the Jane Austen novel Persuasion, starring Alicia Witt. The film's directors, Alex Appel and Jonathan Lisecki break down the various parts of the movie - adapting the script, casting the comedic and diverse cast, and shooting in New York City. Modern Persuasion is available now on VOD! L…

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Alicia Witt - The TMG Interview 17:58

3+ y ago17:58

17:58

Alicia Witt has been working since she was a kid when she showed up in her first two projects - David Lynch's Dune and Twin Peaks. Now, she's a legit romantic comedy lead. Her latest project is Modern Persuasion, and she has a lot to say about it. A current-day spin on Jane Austen's Persuasion, Witt plays a career-focused woman who has to face re-s…

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Clay Tweel - The TMG Interview 22:54

3+ y ago22:54

22:54

Clay Tweel first appeared on a Movie Guys show when his doc Finders Keepers was making the rounds. He's back with a sprawling, four-part miniseries on HBO based on the Heaven's Gate cult and mass suicides of '90s (and, as you'll learn, the '70s and '80s, too). Clay and host Paul Preston kick around the project and Clay sorts out his previous favori…

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Paul Osborne & Patrick Day - The TMG Interview 1:21:31

4+ y ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Cruel Hearts. Living in just one mind. That'd be the mind of returning guest of The Movie Guys, writer/director Paul Osborne. And what a sick mind it is as he's back with another tale of seedy people doing nefarious things. Paul hits The Admiral's Club with Cruel Hearts actor Patrick Day and they talk about the film, indie filmmaking (and its chall…

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Olivia Dunkley & Matt Merchant - The TMG Interview 1:01:55

4+ y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

What would the holidays be without a holiday romance? Olivia Dunkley's new film, A Holiday Boyfriend, is about a romance MEANT to last just that long - for the holidays. She tells your host, Paul Preston about the film, along with the movie's co-star, Matt Merchant. Together, they tackle all the tough questions - Is "holiday boyfriending" a thing? …

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Paul Hirsch - The TMG Interview 1:20:40

4+ y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

A couple weeks away from The Rise of Skywalker, you don't have to twist the arms of The Movie Guys to talk Star Wars, so this new interview invites film editor Paul Hirsch to The Admiral's Club. How do you know him? The title of his book answers that question: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away: My Fifty Years Editing Hollywood Hits - …

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David Swift - The TMG Interview 50:28

5y ago50:28

50:28

David Swift and his crew set out to film the best documentary about beer ever made. Based on the festival circuit awards, they're doing pretty good! Swift sits in with Paul Preston to talk about the new-on-VOD, DVD & Blu-Ray Beers of Joy. They talk about the challenges of taking on such an expansive subject for Swift's directorial debut, what a Cic…

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Bethany Hamilton - The TMG Interview 38:36

5y ago38:36

38:36

On the eve of the release of new documentary, Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, Paul Preston sits down to talk movies, surfing, motherhood and more with the doc's inspirational subject, Bethany Hamilton. Turns out the surfer persona is ingrained and authentic as Hamilton brings an easy-to-talk-with vibe and an everything-is-rad attitude. The film goes…

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Jenifer Westphal and Joe Plummer - The TMG Interview 57:41

5y ago57:41

57:41

Get to know Wavelength Productions! Oh, wait, you already do. Wavelength is behind the conversation-starting documentaries Won't You Be My Neighbor? and Knock Down The House, plus a whole stable of films making a splash at Sundance and beyond. So, get to know Wavelength BETTER as Paul talks to producers Jenifer Westphal and Joe Plummer about their …

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