August, Lorena, and Esmond prepare to move in to their college dorms. But what they find there is something they never could've prepared for. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of August Heiland was Alondra Meléndez-Reyes. The voice of Toni was Hunter Vasey. The voice of Lor…

Before August and her friends can start college, they have to celebrate her birthday — and hopefully, a profession of love from Lorena. Meanwhile, Esmond starts studying for a placement test with Toni to get into Bryant University. This episode was directed and written by Blake McMillan, and executive produced by Katherine Lopez. The voice of Augus…

This week, Ray Wongchinda joins me on the program to talk about his work on the Tribeca Select film "The Other, Gold"! Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&Rhttps://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpodFrame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, Blake Reed Evans Global Redken Pro Artist and Salon Owner shares his top tips for salon owners, educators and aspiring future educators. Meet Blake Reed Evans, a passionate hairstylist and educator from Tampa, Florida. A Redken Artist and member of the SalonCentric #ittakesapro Team, Blake is committed to bu…

A rare two-fer! We've got Igor Martinovic & Vanja Cernjul on the pod to talk about their work on Jim Henson: Idea Man! Igor and Vanja not only grew up together but have some INSANELY good projects under their respective belts (House of the Dragon, Dr. Death, Crazy Rich Asians, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the new Black, 30 Rock, House of Cards, Man on W…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m sharing about a client rating system for day to day salon bookings that I saw in a post online. Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps ot…

This week we're privileged to have Blake Horn on the program to talk about his work on Mind Body Spirit! Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&Rhttps://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpodFrame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplier of film equipment. From cameras and l…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, Lacey Gebo shares her passion for training your assistant and growing your income. Lacey, is a passionate mentor dedicated to helping stylists and salon owners thrive. With 12 years of experience as a stylist and as the owner of **Salon Lace** in Claremore, Oklahoma, she leads a team of 14 talented artists i…

This week I've got the wonderful Victor Tadashi Suarez on the program to talk about this work on the explosive documentary "Quiet on Set".Enjoy!Visit https://www.frameandrefpod.com for everything F&Rhttps://www.patreon.com/frameandrefpodFrame & Reference is supported by Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. Filmtools is the West Coast's leading supplie…

This week I'm pleased to have Lucas Joseph on to talk about the work he did bringing Sister Nancy's story to life in the film "Bam Bam" which recently premiered at Tribeca. Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can now support Frame & Reference directly on Patreon!⁠…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m discussing with Michele Madjid how to stand out as a colorist using the color analysis tool from Australia. Michele, a seasoned hairdresser from Sydney, has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Her career began at 19 with an apprenticeship at Toni and Guy, where she honed her skills in hair colori…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m sharing about the power of DEMI. Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible…

This week we've got the wonderful Bradford Lipson here to talk about his work on Hulu's "Prom Dates", as well as shooting "House", the HD revolution, his time as a gaffer, and a bunch more! Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R ⁠⁠⁠⁠You can now support Frame & Reference directl…

Right on time this week, we've got Chris Teague on the program to talk about his work on the recently finalized first season of the Star Wars show The Acolyte! Chris is an absolutely stunning Cinematographer who recently shot Only Murderers in the Building, Glow, Russian Doll, and Broad City so it's a privilege to have him on. Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode of Ask The Color Episode I’m sharing about how one of my social media ads on swatches triggered many people. Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find…

Episode 150! What a journey it's been so far. To celebrate, I went to visit my friend and first guest of the pod Johnny Derango to be educated on some top-shelf bourbons and talk about his new film Unsung Hero. It's double the length of a normal episode and as such, double the fun! Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

How many ways can we refer to Midge Skyler as mother? Is Margaret Thatcher in Heaven, or hell? Who's Julia, anyway — and is she as iconic as Midge?By Blake McMillan

In this episode of Ask The Color Episode I’m sharing about my solo trip to France! Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredib…

Huzzah! This week on the pod we've got Gary Baum, ASC here to talk about his work on the Frasier reboot, which is fascinating because he's worked almost exclusively on some of the best multi-cam shows ever made and I never really talk to multi-cam folks so it's very educational, at least for me. Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandre…

Has Alondra hallucinated us all? Is there a chance that Esmond is gay for saying bitchy? Will Hunter ever center himself? So many mysteries, so little answers. (yes, yes, and no.)By Blake McMillan

Sorry for the delay (I was traveling for work) but this week we're lucky enough to have Alicia Robbins on the program to talk about her work on Bridgerton Season 3! Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R ⁠You can now support Frame & Reference directly on Patreon!⁠ Frame & Reference i…

The recap goes on! In the second episode, Alondra, Hunter, Rachel, and Blake re-listen to "Cassette Tapes from the Next Day". Hunter shows off his new iPhone and reveals how he got it, Rachel thinks Lorena is such a good lesbian, and collectively the quartet ponders where the inspiration for Toni came from (also Alondra had a lot of feelings in hig…

In this episode of Ask The Color Episode I’m sharing about salon owner support! Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible st…

This week I'm excited to be joined by Alexander Dynan to talk about his work on the Starz show Mary & George! His previous work includes incredible projects like The Card Counter, Billions, and First Reformed. Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can now support Frame & Reference…

The official companion podcast to Cassette Tapes from August is here! Spoiler warning for season one. Exclusive interviews with cast members and creators. In the first episode, Blake McMillan (creator), Alondra Meléndez (August Heiland), Hunter Vasey (Toni), and Rachel Hardy (Lorena Skyler) re-listen to the Pilot of Cassette Tapes from August. They…

Let's do a recap series! In the first episode, Blake McMillan (creator), Alondra Meléndez (August Heiland), Hunter Vasey (Toni), and Rachel Hardy (Lorena Skyler) re-listen to the Pilot of Cassette Tapes from August. They reveal the show's inspirations, August and Toni's gender identity, and scream about how bold Lorena is. Spoiler warning for seaso…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert my special guest is Gary Gereau and we're talking about how to maximize your potential as a hairstylist and entrepreneur. Gary is an international hair stylist, platform artist, Owner of Thrive Beauty Institute, The Experience Salon, host of the GYMM Podcast and a professional hair care educator. His course o…

Changing it up a bit this week! We've got Production Designer James Philpott on to talk about his work on the recent Hulu show "Death and Other Details" as well as his previous work on films like one of my old favorites "The Sixth Day" Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can direc…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert my special guest is Rachel Mcmillan and we're discussing the importance of practical education for new stylists of today. Rachel is a talented Color Specialist and the owner of Hairmechanix. With a passion for elevating the beauty industry, she serves as a dedicated Jack Winn Pro Educator, where she empowers …

This week I'm proud to welcome Jac Fitzgerald, DP of "Masters of the Air" to the program! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buying Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Frame & Reference i…

In this episode of Ask The Color Episode I'm sharing my experiences from the Premiere Orlando Show. Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help e…

This week on the program we're privileged to have Richard Rutkowski, ASC on to talk about his work on the Apple TV+ show "Sugar" on top of a whole heap of knowledge. You're not gonna want to miss this one! Enjoy! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frameandrefpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for everything F&R You can directly support Frame & Reference by ⁠…

This week on the program we've got the wonderful and lovely Markus Forderer, ASC BVK on to talk about his work on the Apple TV+ show Constellation! Selected as one of Variety's 10 Stars behind the Cameras, the German born cinematographer who graduated from University of Television and Film in Munich, has quickly developed an impressive resume of vi…

Today I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Larry Fong, ASC to the pod to talk about his incredible body of work but almost more importantly, our shared love of the art of Magic. Not only is Larry in the ASC but he's also a member of the Academy of Magical Arts right across the street from the ASC clubhouse at the Magic Castle, a two-fer that I co…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert my special guest is Life and Business Coach Kelly Abanda sharing her passion for Silencing our Inner Critic. Get ready to silence your inner critic and get your FREE PQ Assessment here: https://design-your-detour.aweb.page/p/02ed3b3d-52f0-400c-a185-6791afffa446 Kelly Abanda, M.A., is a seasoned Positive Intel…

Today we've got the wonderful Collin Brazie on the program to talk about his work on the new film "Blackout" that just released in April. Collin is a Director of Photography (ICG – Local 600) who specializes in narrative, documentary and branded content. He received his MFA (Film Production—Cinematography) from the Dodge College of Film and Media A…

In this episode of Ask The Color Episode I’m discussing about A Brand New Stylist Salon Equipment Registry! Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can …

Today I'm privileged to have Veronica Bouza on the program to talk about her work on the new film "The Gutter"! Veronica is a Director of Photography originally from Los Angeles, California, whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. She moved up the ranks through crewing as an IATSE 476 electrician and an IATSE 600 camera assistant a…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m chatting with Bobbi DeBerard about her journey as a mentor. Bobbi is Bobbi DeBerard is a veteran hairstylist and educator with over 30 years of experience. As the owner of a prominent salon in Upland, California, she trained apprentices and taught for top brands like Matrix, Kemon, and Eufora. Bobbi's acc…

Today I'm thrilled to have my friend Jay Holben back to talk about his new book Shotcraft. A former cinematographer, Jay is an author of three books on cinematography, a contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine, faculty instructor for Global Cinematography Institute and international lecturer, an Associate member of the A…

In this repeat episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m chatting with Jessica Constantino about Formulating Glazes using Redken You can find out more about my guest at https://www.instagram.com/real_jessconstantino/ Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: https://www.expertcolorsolutions.comâ or @expertcolorsolutions…

It's… been a while. Cassette Tapes From August: Vol. II is out August 13. Nine episodes written by Blake McMillan and Rachel Hardy. Produced by Katherine Lopez. Alondra Melendéz Reyes returns as August Heiland, with Rachel Hardy as Lorena Skyler, Hunter Vasey as Toni, Brayden Bergum as Esmond Heiland, and Julia Renkly as Midge Skyler. Season two in…

Today we're joined by my friend Michael Cioni to talk about his new company Strada. Michael is a serial entrepreneur who's career includes numerous awards for his creative work and technical achievements. He is an accomplished director, cinematographer, musician, four-time Emmy winner, member of the Motion Picture Academy, and Associate Member of t…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert I’m chatting with Mike Varela about Vidal Sassoon Foundation & Mastery of Haircutting. Mike, formerly of the prestigious Sassoon Academy in Los Angeles and Miami, embarked on his own path in 2013, establishing The Kingly Hair Group. Transitioning into a highly sought-after Independent Educator, he imparts his…

Today we've got the fantastic Callan Green on the program to talk about his work on the Netflix series "The Gentlemen" by Guy Ritchie. Callan is a New Zealand born, prolific award-winning Director of Photography with over 25 years of experience in the camera department. He specialises in Features and TV Series with an additional passion for automot…

In this episode of Ask The Color Podcast, I’m sharing about ‌my recent crazy experiences that reminds me of who I am and what I love to do. Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don’t forget to review this podcast -…

Today we're joined by the wonderful Sherri Kauk, DP of "Drugstore June" starring a star-studded cast lead by Esther Povitsky featuring Bobby Lee, Beverly D'Angelo, James Remar, and Haley Joel Osment. Her first scripted series, season 3 and 4 of CBS' The Inspectors, garnered her an Emmy Award for Lighting Design. There, she also directed her first n…

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert, I’m chatting with Renee Lennox about How to Protect your Energy Behind the Chair. ‌Renee Lennox is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Reiki Healer, and Emotion Code Practitioner trained at Trinity School of Natural Health. With passion and expertise, she assists individuals in reclaiming their health …

Nick Ramsey is the DP of the new season of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction featuring Jonathan Frakes. Nick received a scholarship to attend the MFA filmmaking program at Chapman University. There he learned the true art of bringing stories to life from masters like Bill Dill, ASC and Johnny Jensen, ASC. His hard work and collaboration on multiple pr…

Laela Kilbourn has accumulated feature credits including Best Cinematography award winner SWIM TEAM, and eight Sundance Film Festival documentary premieres, such as Apple Original Films’ GIRLS STATE; the DuPont-Columbia Journalism Award winner THIS IS HOME: A REFUGEE STORY; Peabody Award winning HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO; and Emmy nominated WORD WARS. S…