Best Scott Tallal Podcasts (2024)

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Another CurtCo Media Podcast We Think You'll Enjoy: Foods That Matter 37:14

7h ago37:14

37:14

Come along for a culinary thrill as Foods That Matter transports the epicures, the foodies, and the gastronauts to different corners of the world through stories of adventure with food archeologist John Robert Sutton, also known as 'The Indiana Jones of Food.' John has invited us to continue unlocking the secrets to the globe's most extraordinary c…

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54 - Rodrigo García (Raymond & Ray) 44:24

2y ago44:24

44:24

Writer/Director Rodrigo García discusses the ins and outs of his creative process; from being raised in an artistic home, to becoming a cinematographer, and evolving into a writer and director who works with top talent, including on his most recent film, Raymond & Ray. ----------- Learn more about Hollywood Unscripted: https://www.curtco.com/hollyw…

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53 - D'Arcy Carden (Barry) 1:03:24

2y ago1:03:24

1:03:24

D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Barry) details her path through a career she loves; going from a starry-eyed theater-loving kid, to a struggling NYC odd-job-juggling improv actor, to landing two of the best shows on television. ----------- Learn more about Hollywood Unscripted: https://www.curtco.com/hollywoodunscripted Host & Producer: Jenny Curtis…

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52 - Fran Kranz (Mass) 1:01:12

2+ y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Fran Kranz joins host Jenny Curtis in studio to talk about his screenwriting & directing debut, MASS. ----------- Learn more about Hollywood Unscripted: https://www.curtco.com/hollywoodunscripted Host & Producer: Jenny Curtis Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtcomedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

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51 - Anna Camp (Here Awhile) 57:59

3y ago57:59

57:59

This interview was recorded in March 2021. Actress Anna Camp joins Jenny Curtis and special co-host producer-actress Deborah Lee Smith to talk about her career and recent indie film Here Awhile. Episode Timestamps: 6:33 – Anna explains that it’s hard being consistently type cast. With Here Awhile she was able to go outside her comfort zone and play…

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50 - Sarah Jones (For All Mankind) 32:13

3y ago32:13

32:13

Actress Sarah Jones talks with Jenny Curtis about her role in the series ‘For All Mankind’. She talks about the history of her performance career which started in dance before she successfully turned to acting with key roles in ensemble casts like Big Love. Her mission to pursue dynamic female roles prevented her from initially agreeing to play Tra…

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49 - Alfred Molina (The Water Man) 29:58

3y ago29:58

29:58

Prolific actor from stage and screen Tony Award winner Alfred Molina joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about his illustrious career in entertainment, including some favorite moments and memories, what it means to be an actor, and his latest movie, The Water Man. Episode Timestamps: 1:13 - Jenny introduces Alfred and asks whether Alfred prefers going …

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48 - Lee Daniels (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) 53:31

3+ y ago53:31

53:31

Director, Writer, Producer Lee Daniels joins host Jenny Curtis and Special Guest Co-Host Dana Gourrier to talk about his life long drive towards entertainment and his latest movie, the United States Vs. Billie Holiday. 00:56 – Taking a moment to get to know this episode’s co-host, Dana Gourrier, a little better. 2:37 — Dana boils herself down in a …

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Stacey Sher // Reissue 50:12

3+ y ago50:12

50:12

In honor of Women's History Month, we are re-issuing one of our favorite episodes: our conversation with prolific producer Stacey Sher; An incredible career retrospective, hosted by Jenny Curtis with special guest co-host Dana Gourrier. In a conversation focused on connection, passion, and the love of filmmaking, we hear stories and advice from Sta…

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47 - Chris Columbus (The Christmas Chronicles 2) 40:35

3+ y ago40:35

40:35

Prolific writer/director/producer Chris Columbus joins host Jenny Curtis in a conversation about his career path, incredible collaborators, experiences working with children, behind the scenes stories and his newest holiday adventure, THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2. Through the conversation they discuss: 1:08 - His experience in this holiday season and…

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46 - Joe Manganiello (Archenemy) 39:19

3+ y ago39:19

39:19

Actor/Producer Joe Manganiello joins host Jenny Curtis for a conversation about his career path, process and new film, ARCHENEMY. TIMESTAMPS: 0:46 - When Joe first knew he wanted to be an actor 3:08 - Joe’s experience at Carnegie Mellon in a cut-program. 3:55 - Shooting a movie in secret while at school 5:08 - The exhaustion of making it through hi…

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45 - David E. Talbert (Jingle Jangle) 46:15

3+ y ago46:15

46:15

Writer/Director David E. Talbert joins host Jenny Curtis and guest co-host Nik Walker to discuss his spectacular new holiday film, JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY. 0:30 - Nik Walker’s introduction, discussion of HAMILTON, his podcasts THE CHAOS TWINS & LITTLE JUSTICE, the experience of playwriting, and who he is as an artist. 4:37 - David E Talb…

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44 - Alan Ball and Stephen Root (Uncle Frank) 37:27

3+ y ago37:27

37:27

Writer/director Alan Ball and actor Stephen Root join host Jenny Curtis to talk about their processes, career paths and new film, UNCLE FRANK. Through the conversation they discuss: 1:02 - their experiences in quarantine 1:42 - Alan’s history and how it inspired Uncle Frank 3:29 - Stephen being drawn in by the script 4:40 - Why now was the time to …

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43 - Jake McDorman (The Right Stuff) 1:00:36

3+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Actor Jake McDorman joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about the Disney+ series THE RIGHT STUFF, the lessons he’s learned throughout his career, and behind the scenes stories from his many projects. Throughout the conversation they discuss: 0:36 - the impending election at the time of the recording 1:15 - his experience of quarantine and being back in…

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Enola Holmes with Harry Bradbeer: A Short Spoiler Special 6:06

3+ y ago6:06

6:06

In a previously unheard part of host Jenny Curtis’ conversation with Director Harry Bradbeer - Harry reveals how the final (and his favorite) scene of ENOLA HOLMES was a late addition to the film. ----------------- Learn More: Hollywood Unscripted Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Hosted and Produced by: Jenny Curtis Co-Produced and Edited …

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42 - Zoe Lister-Jones (The Craft: Legacy) 38:11

4y ago38:11

38:11

Actress/Writer/Director/Producer Zoe Lister-Jones joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about her career and life as a creative. Through the conversation they discuss: 0:56 - The rollercoaster of her career ambitions and the struggle to decide on a creative path. 2:39 - The core of Zoe’s parents teaching her to be an artist. 4:09 - Going from the world o…

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41 - Mary Laws (Monsterland) 37:24

4y ago37:24

37:24

Showrunner Mary Laws joins host Jenny Curtis to discuss her career, writing, and her new anthology series on Hulu, MONSTERLAND. Throughout the conversation they discuss: 0:37 - Finding her way to the arts as a young child. 2:20 - Receiving some harsh but beneficial advice from a teacher in undergrad. 3:36 - Starting out as a playwright and the firs…

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40 - Jessica Rhoades (Utopia) 35:32

4y ago35:32

35:32

Executive Producer Jessica Rhoades joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about the new Amazon Original series UTOPIA, her career, supporting the writer’s vision, mentoring, and advice for creatives. Through the conversation they discuss: 0:59 - The experience of putting two series out during quarantine, DIRTY JOHN: THE BETTY BRODERICK STORY and UTOPIA. 2…

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39 - Julie Taymor (The Glorias) 43:49

4y ago43:49

43:49

Director Julie Taymor joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about her amazing career in the arts, from Lion King on Broadway to her new film THE GLORIAS. Through the conversation they discuss: 1:07 - Julie’s experience during quarantine. 1:51 - How she connected to Gloria Steinem and began the process of THE GLORIAS 4:59 - Developing a core image to buil…

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38 - Lance Reddick 49:48

4y ago49:48

49:48

Actor Lance Reddick (THE WIRE) joins host Jenny Curtis and guest co-host Dana Gourrier in a conversation about his career and craft. Through the conversation they discuss: 1:13 - Lance's experience on AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN and working with Jessica Lange 3:29 - Dana’s experience with Jessica Lange on COVEN, her friendship with Gabourey Sidibe…

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37 - Harry Bradbeer (Enola Holmes) 49:54

4y ago49:54

49:54

Director Harry Bradbeer (FLEABAG, KILLING EVE, RAMY) joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about his career, process, and new film ENOLA HOLMES. Through the conversation they discuss: 0:50 - The nature of the pandemic 1:19 - Harry’s parents 1:45 - Finding the arts and connecting to entertainment 3:47 - His first short film 4:44 - Going to America for fil…

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36 - Noomi Rapace (The Secrets We Keep) 43:02

4y ago43:02

43:02

Actress Noomi Rapace (THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO) joins Host Jenny Curtis on Hollywood Unscripted in a passionate conversation about her career, characters and upcoming film, THE SECRETS WE KEEP. Through the conversation they discuss: 0:51 - Traveling through summer and quarantining in London 2:38 - How THE SECRETS WE KEEP came to be and findi…

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35 - Jason Katims (Away) 38:14

4y ago38:14

38:14

Showrunner Jason Katims (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, PARENTHOOD, ROSWELL) joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about his new Netflix series AWAY, his upcoming Amazon series, ON THE SPECTRUM, and the incredible lessons he’s learned through his career. Throughout the conversation they discuss: TIMESTAMPS: 0:44 How AWAY came to be 2:04 Andrew Hinderaker’s involve…

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34 - Liz Tigelaar 46:02

4y ago46:02

46:02

Showrunner Liz Tigelaar joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about her illustrious career in television, from beginning as an intern on a hit show to creating LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. Throughout the conversation they discuss: 0:38 - LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE being nominated for five Emmy awards. 1:07 - Adventuring in quarantine. 2:00 - Beginning her caree…

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33 - Tony McNamara (The Great) 28:16

4y ago28:16

28:16

Showrunner Tony McNamara joins host Jenny Curtis to talk about his career, his life in storytelling and his Emmy-nominated Hulu hit, THE GREAT. Throughout the conversation, they discuss: 0:36 - Tony’s experience in quarantine in Australia. 1:30 - His beginnings in finance and finding his path to writing 3:03 - His first play, which was produced by …

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32 - O-T Fagbenle (Maxxx, Black Widow) 43:18

4y ago43:18

43:18

O-T Fagbenle joins Jenny Curtis on Hollywood Unscripted to talk about THE HANDMAID’S TALE, being a new part of the marvel universe in BLACK WIDOW, and his new Hulu show MAXXX. Through the conversation they discuss: 1:02 - creating MAXXX 2:09 - working with Second City improvisers when developing the show. 4:23 - a hiccup in starting production and …

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31 - Catherine Hardwicke 42:15

4y ago42:15

42:15

Director Catherine Hardwicke joins host, Jenny Curtis, and guest co-host, Dana Gourrier in a virtual sit-down on HOLLYWOOD UNSCRIPTED. Throughout the conversation they discuss: 0:50 - How Catherine has spent her time during Quarantine. 1:28 - Catherine’s beginning as an architect and the advice on creativity from her professors. 2:32 - Why animatio…

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30 - (In)Visible Portraits (with Oge Egbuonu) 35:45

4y ago35:45

35:45

Filmmaker Oge Egbuonu joins Jenny Curtis on Hollywood Unscripted to talk about her powerful directorial debut, (IN)VISIBLE PORTRAITS. Through the conversation they discuss: TIMESTAMPS: 0:36 - The experience of the week after releasing the film 1:06 - Meeting EP Michael Meyer and how the film came to be. 3:15 - Why Oge hadn’t thought about being a d…

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29 - Bruce Miller (The Handmaid's Tale) 48:32

4y ago48:32

48:32

Bruce Miller, showrunner of THE HANDMAID’S TALE joins Jenny Curtis in a “Stuck at Home” special of Hollywood Unscripted to discuss the show, his career, and the nature of the industry. Through the conversation they discuss: 0:37 - Bruce’s experience during quarantine. 1:10 - His early connection to the industry through his Dad, when he realized he …

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28 - Mark Bomback (Defending Jacob) 50:16

4y ago50:16

50:16

Writer and producer Mark Bomback (Live Free or Die Hard, Wolverine, War for the Planet of the Apes) joins host Jenny Curtis with special co-host Dana Gourrier for a Hollywood Unscripted ‘Stuck at Home Special’ to discuss his illustrious career as a screenwriter and his first time as a showrunner with Apple TV plus series Defending Jacob. Jenny, Dan…

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27 - Classics for Quarantine with Paul Dergarabedian 30:15

4y ago30:15

30:15

Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst and Box Office Analyst for Comscore, joins Hollywood Unscripted's Executive Producer Stuart Halperin for a 'Stuck at Home Special' to share recommendations of great movies to catch up on while staying inside, including the movies they fell in love with, fun facts, and more. TIMESTAMPS: 2:20 - What inspires t…

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26 - James D. Stern 29:17

4y ago29:17

29:17

James D. Stern joins host Scott Tallal for another special episode of “Hollywood Unscripted: Stuck at Home”. Throughout the conversation, James discusses: 0:44 - Missing sports during quarantine 1:11 - the IMAX film on Michael Jordan (MICHAEL JORDAN TO THE MAX), and its affect on THE LAST DANCE. 1:52 - Staying busy at home during the quarantine and…

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25 - Jim Sturgess 44:25

4y ago44:25

44:25

Jim Sturgess joins host Jenny Curtis in another “Stuck At Home” special of Hollywood Unscripted. Throughout the conversation, Jim discusses - 0:35 - Life in quarantine away from home. 2:49 - The real events behind HOME BEFORE DARK and the process behind creating characters from a real family. 4:43 - Brooklyn Prince, who stars as Hilde in HOME BEFOR…

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24 - Catalina Sandino Moreno 27:31

4y ago27:31

27:31

Catalina Sandino Moreno joins host Scott Tallal in a discussion about her career, quarantine and her new film, THE QUARRY in this special episode of “Hollywood Unscripted: Stuck at Home”. 0:35 - Catalina discusses how her time in quarantine has evolved from week to week and how her lack creative energy has turned to an increased focus on family. 2:…

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23 - 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' with Mandy Moore 42:17

4+ y ago42:17

42:17

Award-winning Choreographer, Mandy Moore joins host Scott Tallal in a discussion of the art of dance, creativity and working on ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST in this special episode of “Hollywood Unscripted: Stuck at Home”. 0:40 - Mandy discusses her time home during quarantine 2:04 - Mandy explains how she got involved with ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PL…

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22 - Stacey Sher 49:11

4+ y ago49:11

49:11

An incredible career retrospective with prolific producer Stacey Sher, hosted by Jenny Curtis with special guest co-host Dana Gourrier. In a conversation focused on connection, passion, and the love of filmmaking, we hear stories and advice from Stacey and Dana. :24 - The introductions of our co-host and guest. We learn that in this special, we are…

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21 - Black Monday 38:19

4+ y ago38:19

38:19

Actor Don Cheadle and show runners Jordan Cahan & David Caspe join us from home, for a special 'Stuck at Home' edition of Hollywood Unscripted to share inside stories from Showtime’s 'Black Monday'. 1:21 - Don, David and Jordan share their experiences of staying at home how they are practicing social distancing. 3:30 - The three discuss the irony o…

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20 - The Roads Not Taken 31:00

4+ y ago31:00

31:00

Sally Potter joins Scott Tallal and Jenny Curtis on to discuss her new film, Sally explains what her goal was for exploring this subject matter (0:53) and her personal experience with dementia (1:50).Hollywood Unscripted The Roads Not Taken. They discuss the character of Molly (4:16) and the character’s similarities to Sally’s work-caretaker balanc…

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19 - Airplane! A 40th Anniversary Celebration 56:21

4+ y ago56:21

56:21

In a special edition of Hollywood Unscripted, we celebrate one of the funniest movies of all time, Airplane! Host Scott Tallal is joined by producer, director and writer, David Zucker and star Robert Hays. (0:48) They discuss how it all came together through the development of suburb north of Milwaukee, from starting an improv group at University o…

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18 - Matt Kaplan 30:50

4+ y ago30:50

30:50

Matt Kaplan, Principal Producer of Ace Entertainment joins Hollywood Unscripted to discuss the young adult market. The conversation with Matt and Scott Tallal begins with Matt’s two passions, football and movies (0:34). They then discuss Matt’s early internships and jobs (0:58) and what he learned from them (2:14). They discuss his move to a positi…

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17 - Kidding 29:08

4+ y ago29:08

29:08

Dave Holstein, creator and showrunner of “Kiddingjoins Scott Tallal to discuss this Showtime series.” Dave starts off by explaining how the world was looking for a Fred Rogers-style character who is innately good (1:05) and the differences between the various biographical projects and the inspiration for this fictional character (1:58). He explains…

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16 - Kyle MacLachlan 45:32

4+ y ago45:32

45:32

Kyle MacLachlan joins Scott Tallal on Hollywood Unscripted for a conversation of passion and creativity. Starting at the beginning, Kyle describes how his mother was his initial guide into the world of theater (1:17), and discusses his musical training (2:08). He describes how his path changed when he was cast in his first film, “Dune” (2:52) and t…

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15 - Olympic Dreams 34:12

4+ y ago34:12

34:12

Jeremy Teicher and his wife, Alexi Pappas, shot a feature inside Olympic Village during this Olympics. Jeremy joins Hollywood Unscripted to discuss the details of this incredible opportunity. This was all possible because Alexi herself is an Olympian. Jeremy starts off by explaining how the origin of grew from their previous film, (0:43) and how th…

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14 - Downhill 32:31

4+ y ago32:31

32:31

Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, the co-writers and co-directors of Downhill, join Hollywood Unscripted for a hilarious and candid discussion about their creative partnership. They begin with their friendship, stemming from their days in The Groundlings (0:35). From there they explain the journey to their directorial debut (2:23) and how they got the star n…

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13 - John Fithian: National Association of Theatre Owners 43:40

4+ y ago43:40

43:40

John Fithian, the President and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), sits down with Scott Tallal to discuss the exhibition side of the movie industry. John opens by shining a light on the continuing myths of disruption in the business (1:21). He discusses how streaming services actually boost theater attendance (2:38). They tal…

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12 - Kara Vallow 37:18

4+ y ago37:18

37:18

Producer Kara Vallow joins Hollywood Unscripted to discuss her career in animation. The conversation begins with the most recent endeavor, (0:49). Kara discusses her hesitance to take on the project (1:57) and how she eventually came on board (3:07). She explains how Cosmos functioned differently from her other shows (7:13).Cosmos Scott and Kara mo…

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11 - Irwin Winkler 27:33

4+ y ago27:33

27:33

Irwin Winkler, renown producer, director and writer, sits down with Scott Tallal to discuss his prolific career in moviemaking. He opens by explaining how he stumbled upon his beginnings in the mail room of William Morris (1:11), his feelings about being an agent (2:46), and how he finally found himself in film production (3:31). Irwin goes dives i…

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10 - Ron Moore 40:46

4+ y ago40:46

40:46

Ron Moore joins Hollywood Unscripted for an in-depth conversation about his notable career. Ron starts at the beginning, with his roots in fandom (:49) and how dropping out of school led him to California (2:25). He discusses how a Star Trek set tour led to his first script being picked up (3:34) and tells about how he met Patrick Stewart on the se…

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09 - Clemency 36:54

4+ y ago36:54

36:54

Alfre Woodard joins as the first guest of this episode. She starts off by revealing why she says “yes” to a role (1:09). She talks about the prisons she visited with Chinonye Chukwu in preparation to play the role of Bernadine (2:54). She explains how an actor’s body is their instrument and that they are trained to play the notes of their emotions.…

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08 - The New Years Special - "Of All The Gin Joints" with Mark Bailey 35:45

4+ y ago35:45

35:45

Mark Bailey regales us with a variety of booze-fueled tales from Old Hollywood. Among various anecdotes, we hear readings of stories about Humphrey Bogart’s penguin troubles (3:08), the disaster set of (9:20), the wild side of Lee Marvin (17:38), Tallulah Bankhead’s off-screen fame (23:31) and Ava Gardner’s night out with Sinatra (31:36). Happy New…

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