Best Tara Freeman Podcasts (2024)

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The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 25 – Has Singer Darci Monet Finally Found Peace After Napoleon Dynamite? 41:07

13h ago41:07

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Imagine being the voice behind a memorable song in a film only to have your contribution go unrecognized. This is the nightmare Darci Monet faced while watching the indie film “Napoleon Dynamite,” A cult classic known for its unique characters and memorable soundtrack. Her version of “The Rose” plays during the Happy Hands Club scene. Her anticipat…

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The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 26 - Filmmaker Rich Ronat & Actress Laura Vale Talk About Their Film CULPRIT 35:58

13h ago35:58

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Director Rich Ronat and actress Laura Vale joined me on the latest episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast to discuss their new film, Culprit. The psychological thriller marks Ronat's directorial debut, with Vale in a starring role. We explored independent filmmaking and strategies for competing with big-budget productions in their conversation. Wanti…

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Renowned drummer Zoro Talks About His Latest Book “Maria’s Scarf”. 49:27

3M ago49:27

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Zoro, the renowned drummer born Daniel Donnelly, is the latest guest on The Staffa Corner Podcast. Zoro’s impressive career includes performances alongside notable talents such as Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and New Edition. With such a diverse musical background, it’s no wonder Zoro has captivating stories to sh…

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Tara Pirnia Talks About Her Directorial Debut At SXSW With Switch Up 44:51

4M ago44:51

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One reason I created The Staffa Corner podcast is because we’ve witnessed a decline in our ability to engage in thoughtful debates and maintain civil discussions. When someone disagrees with us, our reflex is often defensiveness. As a TV/film critic, it is easy to write a negative review, post it, and swiftly move on to the next critique. Recently,…

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Actor And Comedian Victoria Jackson Talks About SNL And Her Career 30:27

5M ago30:27

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What amazes me about doing a podcast is that most people agree to come on and do it in their free time. I sincerely respect that, even when nothing seems to go as planned. This episode is one of those as the entertaining comedian Victoria Jackson joins The Staffa Corner Podcast. Little did I know she was having her guest bathroom remodeled, forcing…

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Director Bronwen Hughes reflects on 14 years since the White Collar pilot 38:15

8M ago38:15

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October 23 marked the 14th anniversary of the USA Network series White Collar premiere. The crime drama starred Matt Bomer as talented con man Neal Caffrey. To avoid returning to prison, Caffrey strikes a deal with the FBI to work for them as a consultant. The series was created by Jeff Eastin, with the pilot directed by Bronwen Hughes. The series …

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Set Designer Evan Spence talks about Billy the Kid, Fargo, and more 42:45

8M ago42:45

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Growing up, one of my favorite movies was the 1988 film Young Guns, followed by the sequel Young Guns II in 1990. The film starred Emilio Estevez as Billy the Kid. What I loved about the film was it got me to want to learn more about the real-life characters and the history surrounding the Lincoln County War. Through the years, I've made four trips…

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Actor Falk Hentschel Talks Fatherhood and The Industry Post Covid 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

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By Greg Staffa

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Actress Mallory James Mahoney Talks About “BUNK’D.” and More 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

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My guest this episode is 17-year-old actress Mallory James Mahoney from Disney Channel’s comedy series, This season Mallory’s character has shifted from camper to camp counselor. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Mallory became interested in acting at a very young age. At eight years old, Mallory decided she wanted to try acting in TV/film and ende…

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Actress Melody Butiu Talks About Comedy "Easter Sunday" and more 51:33

2y ago51:33

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By Greg Staffa

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Producer Christina Fon and Actress Brittany LeBorgne Talk About Mohawk Girls 1:03:29

2+ y ago1:03:29

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Joining me for this episode of The Staffa Corner is Christina Fon, the producer of Mohawk Girls, along with one of the series stars, Brittany LeBorgne, who plays the sexually curious Zoe. Running for five seasons from 2014-2017, the Canadian series that premiered on OMNI Television is finding new life in the U.S. on the Peacock streaming service. D…

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Actor William Sadler Talks About Shawshank Redemption, Bill & Ted, Die Hard 2, and More 44:20

3y ago44:20

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Joining me on this episode of The Staffa Corner is talented actor William “Bill” Sadler. Bill has appeared in films like Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Iron Man 3, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and more. He has countless TV appearances including Roswell, White Collar, The Blacklist, and one of my favorites, God Friended Me. Despite interviewin…

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Actor Brandon Jay McLaren Talks About Power Rangers S.P.D., Graceland, Turner & Hooch, and More 36:41

3y ago36:41

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In 2014, I took part in a press call with Brandon Jay McLaren, one of the stars of the hit USA Network series Graceland. During the interview (found here) I let him know while I enjoyed his performance as U.S. Customs agent Dale Jakes I was frustrated with how little screen time he was getting. He assured me a major shift for Jakes was coming. Than…

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Actor Matt Hamilton Talks About New Series Turner & Hooch on Disney+ and More 37:21

3y ago37:21

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Matt Hamilton is a talented award-winning actor, having appeared on shows like Arrow and Supernatural as well as countless TV movies including A Wedding to Remember, Holiday Hearts, and The Dating List. His latest project is the new series Turner & Hooch on Disney+. The series isn’t a reboot of the classic 1989 comedy of the same name starring Tom …

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Actress Michelle Mitchenor Talks About Joining The First Wives Club on BET+ and More. 48:35

3y ago48:35

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My guest this episode is the talented dancer and actress Michelle Mitchenor. She’s performed with names like Rihanna and Beyonce but is best known for her role as Detective Sonya Bailey on the Fox series Lethal Weapon. Mitchenor can be seen next on the second season of BET+'s hit series The First Wives Club premiering on July 15. Based on the 1996 …

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Rock Prodigy Kjersti Long Talks Music and Dealing with Anxiety 29:18

3y ago29:18

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Labeled a rock prodigy at the age of 14 years old, Kjersti Long has already made a name for herself. Writing her first song Rollercoaster at the age of 9, the talented songwriter and singer was headlining at the iconic rock club The Bitter End in New York City by the time she turned 11. She’s performed at such notable venues as The Apollo and House…

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Bechir Sylvain Talks Claws, Bigger, and Roles as a Haitian Actor 41:14

3y ago41:14

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Growing up, Haitian-American Bechir Sylvain always figured he would follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer. That was until his high school drama teacher suggested acting was his true calling. Now with over 30 TV and film credits, Bechir is living the American dream as a rising Hollywood star. He currently can be seen on TNT’s Claws an…

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Grady Cooper Talks The Unicorn Cancelation and More 45:39

3y ago45:39

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Married with two children, Grady Cooper was living the dream. Not only was he a loving family man, but he was also a successful TV editor having worked on shows like Survivor, Wilfred, The League, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more. Then, in 2015 everything changed when Jane, his wife of 20 years, died of brain cancer. Along with his daughters Audrey a…

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Actor Clark Furlong talks about new Stephen King series Lisey's Story and more. 29:54

3y ago29:54

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At 14 years of age Clark Furlong is just getting started in what appears to be a very successful career in Hollywood. Best known for his portrayal of young Jules, a transgendered woman on the hit HBO series Euphoria,Clark has also appeared on shows like The Prodigal Son, The Rookie, and High Fidelity. The talented young actor will next be seen on t…

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Writer/Director Jason Headley talks about SXSW and working at Pixar 44:51

3+ y ago44:51

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Jason Headley is a talented writer, director, and author. He recently co-wrote the Pixar film Onward featuring the voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt, and is currently working on another yet to be announced Pixar film. I met director Jason Headley in 2017 during South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. He was premiering his film A Bad Idea Go…

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Actress Andrene Ward-Hammond talks about Manifest and more. 44:41

3+ y ago44:41

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Andrene Ward-Hammond in many ways is the reason I decided to launch The Staffa Corner. As talented as the actress is having appeared on shows like Star, Atlanta, Manifest, and Your Honor, it’s her story of the events that led to her becoming an actress I find fascinating. Perhaps it’s because I find a lot of similarities between her story and mine.…

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Actress Alicia Coppola talks about her roles and her new podcast. 42:06

3+ y ago42:06

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It was hard holding back my excitement when the opportunity to have Alicia Coppola on The Staffa Corner podcast came up. She’s one of those actresses who blends into a role so while her name isn’t easily recognizable, her face is. I have admired her and her career for years. The talented actress has appeared on shows like NYPD Blue, Touched By an A…

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Prop Maker Ross MacDonald talks about National Treasure: Book of Secrets and more 58:59

3+ y ago58:59

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Ross MacDonald is a man of many talents. His illustrations have appeared in Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Newsweek, Time, and Rolling Stone. He’s written and illustrated several children’s books and a couple of adult humor books. He’s also created props for over 100 movies and television shows, including Greyhound, Zombieland: Do…

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A Conversation with Writer/Director Marti King Young 44:05

3+ y ago44:05

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In this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, I spoke with Marti King Young. Marti is an award-winning writer, producer, and director. She has directed shorts, including Stolen and the upcoming western White Talon City about a female gunslinger who frees abused women. Marti’s screenwriting credits include the shorts Bound and Bagged, Draw, So Far G…

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Stuntman Pete Klein talks about Daredevil, John Wick, and more 45:28

3+ y ago45:28

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In this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, I talk with Hollywood stuntman Pete Klein. Appearing in shows like Daredevil, The Blacklist, Limitless, and films like John Wick and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pete’s no stranger to the rough and tumble world of being a stuntman. The term stuntman is usually associated with big-budget action films fu…

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Breaking Bad location scout Alex Gianopoulos talks about working on the Vince Gilligan series 44:19

3+ y ago44:19

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You may not recognize the name, but Alex Gianopoulos is a location scout for shows like AMC’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul; and other projects filmed in New Mexico. The idea to interview Gianopoulos came from a work trip to Albuquerque, NM where I drove past the house that was used as an exterior for Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston) home. As I …