Every week, entertainment industry veterans Ellie Shoja and Angie Engelbert bring you compelling interviews, and the latest do's and don't's of the ever-evolving world of short form web content creation. Join the conversation at WebSeriesMD.com
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21. Michale Plewa: How to bring British Humor to LA!
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Ellie and Bert interview Michael Plewa, creator of the web series, Bad Lads which is about a London Mob in LA that is infiltrated by an undercover LAPD detective. Join the conversation at www.WebSeriesMD.com
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20. Molly Hawkey: How to get onto The Bachelor!
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Molly Hawkey is an actress, photographer, comedian, producer of web content, and a previous contestant (sort of) on The Bachelor. She is also a member of the Pistol Shrimps, a Los Angeles-based basketball team, alongside actresses Aubrey Plaza and Angela Trimbur. Molly joins Bert and Ellie to share her unique hollywood journey and her various web p…
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19. Zack Gold: How to get inspiration from LA traffic!
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Bert and Ellie interview Actor, Writer, Director Zack Gold. In 2013, Zack was nominated for Best Comedy Actor in A Web Series by the International Academy Of Web Television, for his leading role on the viral comedy hit series Stockholm. His recent web series called Gridlocked was inspired by travelling through Valentine's Day traffic in LA, proving…
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18. Zoe Katz: How to turn playing with dolls into a job at Disney!
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Bert and Ellie speak with Zoe Katz, the founder of the hilarious web show Dead Girlfriend, a"Weird Creepy Barbie and Action Figure Show" set in the 60's and sometimes the present. Zoe's elaborate apartment set looks like a 60's den, however the Barbie stars use cellphones and love to surf the web. Every frame is aimed at giving the viewers somethin…
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17. Byron Lane: How to jumpstart your career with cancer!
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Still struggling to take a negative and turn it into a positive? Check out our hilarious episode with Byron Lane where we talk about herpes, testicles, extreme masturbation, and how to see the comical side of life's challenging situations. Byron Lane is an actor, writer, and comedian who wrote, produced, and starred in Herpes Boy, a web series that…
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16. Michelle Zarrin: How to Age in Reverse!
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Author and spiritual leader Michelle Zarrin talks to us about staying young, opening doors with social media, and her decision to embark into the world of video logs. Michelle is a published novelist, spiritual entrepreneur, speaker, and vlogger. Join the conversation at www.WebSeriesMD.com
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15. Maddox: How to build a brand ecosystem based in hate mail!
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In this episode, Ellie and Angie have a dynamic conversation with satirist Maddox about hate mail, the Kool-Aid Man, how not to be an idiot, and grading children’s artwork. Maddox is a bestselling author, has created viral videos on YouTube, and is a gameshow host. His first book, The Alphabet of Manliness, reached number on Amazon’s charts in pre-…
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14. Brandon Buczek: How to turn office problems into a booming career!
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Brandon Buczek knows a thing or two about making things happen in Hollywood. His web series Office Problems is already in its forth season, and his feature film Your Own Road is on its way to completion. The talented actress Audrey Starr, joins him on this episode of Web Series MD, and shares her own adventures with acting, motherhood, bad gas, and…
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13. Reza Mir: How to land a role in a movie!
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Law School drop out Reza Mir got his toes into the web series pool in 2007 with ambitious 30-minute episodes and a subject matter he knew nothing about. Fast forward half a decade, and Reza made his big screen debut in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning feature, Argo. Join the conversation on www.WebSeriesMD.com.…
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12. Richelle Meiss: How to turn your insecurities into career door-opener!
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Richelle Meiss is an actor/writer/comedienne responsible for the cringe-worthy, highly entertaining, and award-winning web series, Issues, in which she bares her soul in a series of highly awkward social situations. In this episode of the Web Series MD Podcast, Richelle shares her experiences growing up in a religious cult, creating a show on no bu…
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11. Greg Machlin: How to kickstart the first-ever Muti-Cam Comedy Web Series!
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Playwright and brainiac Greg Machlin tells us of his journey west, staging his plays in LA, and working on a successful Kickstarter campaign that allowed his team to create the first ever multi-cam web series taped in front of a live studio audience. Join the conversation on www.WebSeriesMD.com
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10. Erica and Frida: How to conquer the vlog!
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Erika Heidewald and Frida Sahlin are a young lesbian couple living life to the fullest in LA! They share with us their love of social media, how they shoot and edit their own movies, and their commitment to their fans. Join the conversation on www.WebSeriesMD.com
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9. Shane Hartline: How to be naked on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Shane Hartline is the former pro wrestler Rip Malibu, a regular on Jimmy Kimmel Live and USA Network's Graceland, the creator of several dozens of videos on the Wooden Steel Productions YouTube page, and mastermind behind the "Hopefully Chris Pratt and Shane Hartline Show" in LA. He joins Ellie and Bert to talk about the nightmare of crowdfunding c…
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8. Elyssa Phillips: How to open doors to network meetings!
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Actress and writer at 3 Girls Sketch Network Elyssa Phillips, also known as Snow White, wanted to make a splash when she created the pilot episode of her Disney Princess inspired web series, Once Upon a View. And a splash she made! Join the conversation at www.WebSeriesMD.com
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7. Justin Tyrrell: How to breaking into Hollywood without moving to Hollywood!
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Justin Tyrrell of Cook St. Productions brings us funny anecdotes, words of wisdom, and guidance on how to be relevant in Hollywood without moving to Hollywood. We discuss what helped their videos like "Pitch Perfect 237" to go viral, how they got onto Funny or Die, the power of click bait titles, web series vs. skits vs. short films, and running a …
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6. Lacie & Robin: How to find a fan base on YouTube WITHOUT getting naked!
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LACIE HARMON and ROBIN GREENSPAN have been a writing/performing duo since falling in love in 1996. They co-wrote and starred in Real Girls, a two-woman show which enjoyed sold-out runs in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego. In this interview, they share the trade secrets they employed to help them to quickly find and grow their fan base on YouTu…
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5. Vianessa Castanos: How to cross racial barriers!
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Actor Vianessa Castaños has appeared in many film and television projects including "American Crime Story," "East Los High" and "Nip/Tuck." With her latest web series, Gringa Latina (www.GringaLatina.com), she crosses racial barriers while getting herself a "Best Director" nomination! Join the conversation on www.WebSeriesMD.com…
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4. Dave Farina: How to corner niche markets on YouTube!
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The Lonely Wild drummer Dave Farina finds his way into thousands of homes and onto Discover Science Channel by making viral YouTube tutorials about Organic Chemistry. He tells us about how his alter ego "Professor Dave" and his educational videos about science have opened doors for him that he didn't know were possible. Join the conversation on www…
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3. Emily Salveson: How to invite celebrities into your bath tub!
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Writer, producer, and journalist Emily Salveson talks about how she went from interviewing celebrities on the red carpet to interviewing them in her bath tub! Join the conversation on WebSeriesMD.com.
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2. Justin Matson: How to create Choose YOUR Adventure videos!
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Comedian and professional Social Media Marketer, Justin Matson, joins Bert and Ellie to talk about breaking all filmmaking rules to make a web series, branding online content, and the legal woes of dealing with Chooseco for making a halloween video where you can choose your own adventure. Join the conversation on www.WebSeriesMD.com…
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1. Nicole Villela: How to make content for BuzzFeed!
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Nerdist Nicole Villella tells us about how she found her way into actual paid positions making web content for BuzzFeed and SoulPancake. We talk about what branded content means in the world of web series, why Bert has never seen her dad cry, and apparently puns do best on vine! Join the Conversation on WebSeriesMD.com…
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