Best ShittyRigs Podcasts (2024)

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#23 - Adrianne Jorge // Film Projectionist 2:25:37

7h ago2:25:37

2:25:37

Send us a Text Message. Before the era of the DCP, film projectionists were essential to the movie theater experience. Adrianne Jorge first started her career as a projectionist when she moved to New York in the 90s. Once she was able to join the union through the help of another establishes projectionist, Adrianne would go on to work at film festi…

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#22 - Valerie Armstrong // Writer and Showrunner 2:27:08

14d ago2:27:08

2:27:08

Send us a Text Message. Before landing her dream job as the Writer and Showrunner of Kevin Can F**k Himself, Valerie was taking on different assistant jobs to pay the rent. From being an assistant to the owner of a Pistachio farm, an NBC Page, and eventually a writing assistant on "Masters of Sex", Valerie was slowly catapulted into the opportunity…

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#21 - Jeff Brink // Creator of Blackout 2:23:08

1M ago2:23:08

2:23:08

Send us a Text Message. Jeff Brink might currently be known as the CEO of Blackout Lighting Console but his exploits as a disruptor in the film industry to go way back to his days in NYU. In the first stages of his career, Jeff was focused on becoming a cinematographer before transitioning into drone piloting. These were the days before flying a ci…

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#20 - Mayvis Payne // Makeup Artist, Author, and Speaker 1:59:00

1M ago1:59:00

1:59:00

Send us a Text Message. Mayvis Payne got her start in makeup artistry in retail before transitioning into the film industry. While working at MAC cosmetics, helping who she thought was a regular customer turned out to be a sale to a producer for BET who later recommended her for work on network shows. Today Mayvis is a self published author with he…

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#019 - Steve Giralt // Director & Founder of The Garage 1:55:30

2M ago1:55:30

1:55:30

Send us a Text Message. Steve Giralt is a Director, DP, Stills Photographer with a side of engineer. He founded The Garage to push the art of tabletop cinematography forward and empower artists to create the most innovative work. On today's episode we talk with him about his famous "burger drop" video and how that led to him founding The Garage whe…

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#018 - Fletcher Wolfe // Director of Photography 2:17:45

3M ago2:17:45

2:17:45

Send us a Text Message. Cinematographer Fletcher Wolfe made her break in the film industry working on the camera side before making the jump to electric. She spent years working as a juicer, then a gaffer, and finally made the jump to working as a DP. Since then, Fletcher has DP's on documentary films and short films such Thirsty Girl, which is cur…

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#017 - Nick Neofitidis // One Man Band 2:03:32

4M ago2:03:32

2:03:32

Send us a Text Message. Director, Editor, and DP Nick Neofitidis shares stories from his days starting out in the MTV News gear closet, shifting into field work, and eventually getting to shoot and travel as the lone DP. The few essential tools he could bring in his kit were only as useful as the street smarts he had to pick up when traveling throu…

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#016 - Joe Bearese // Camera Car Driver 2:09:17

5M ago2:09:17

2:09:17

Send us a Text Message. You ever walk by a film set and wonder who drives those cars with camera cranes attached to the tops of them? Well, wonder no more. On this episode of Wrap Drinks we talk with Joe Bearese, the co-owner and stunt driver for Metro Camera Cars. We talk about his journey to starting his company and the different rigs he had star…

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#015 - Brian Spears // Makeup SFX Artist 2:15:58

6M ago2:15:58

2:15:58

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how prosthetics work in the movie industry? Join us on Wrap Drinks as we sit down with Brian Spears, a highly skilled Prosthetic Makeup (SFX) Artist. Brian takes us behind the scenes, sharing insights into the magical process of transforming everyday faces and bodies into extraordinary masterpieces for film, te…

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#014 - Christelle De Castro // Director & Photographer 2:01:56

7M ago2:01:56

2:01:56

Send us a Text Message. Dive into the creative brilliance of Christelle de Castro, a renowned commercial Director, Photographer, and Fine Artist whose work has made an indelible mark on the industry. As a visual storyteller, she has captured iconic images of musicians and founded Stoneman, while co-founding Ground Work. Christelle's visionary touch…

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#013 - Rebecca Hofherr // Costume Designer 2:26:05

8M ago2:26:05

2:26:05

Send us a Text Message. Costume Designer Rebecca Hofherr takes us behind the scenes of Good Burger 2, unraveling the creative process and challenges of recreating iconic costumes. Embark on celebrity encounters, including dazzling moments with stars like Meryl Streep! 🌟👗Get ready for a captivating narrative about the inception of Jennifer Lawrence'…

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#012 - Chris Ingvordsen // Iconic Filmmaker 1:35:38

9M ago1:35:38

1:35:38

Send us a Text Message. Chris Ingvordsen is a prolific filmmaker with an incredible career that began during the home video revolution in the 1980s. He produced and directed 24 feature films, working with legendary actors and actresses like Sandra Bullock, Robert Mitchum, Julia Roberts, and more. His films were distributed domestically and internat…

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#011 - Yessica Curiel-Montoya // Gaffer 1:31:28

10M ago1:31:28

1:31:28

Send us a Text Message. Meet Yessica Curiel-Montoya, the brilliant Gaffer shaping NYC's visual stories with her lighting wizardry. From iconic skylines to intimate studios, Yessica's passion for crafting mesmerizing atmospheres has earned her a well-deserved reputation. Join us as we delve into Yessica's remarkable journey, from her early days tink…

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#010 - Brandon Taylor // Key Grip 2:35:57

12M ago2:35:57

2:35:57

Send us a Text Message. Brandon Taylor is a key grip in New York City, and he knows a thing or two about making mistakes on set. In this podcast, he shares some of his war stories, including how he once "shit the bed" on a shoot and how he learned to bounce back from it. He also talks about some of the best gear to use on set, and he gives some adv…

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#009 - Josiah Van Dien // Tour Photographer 1:29:42

1y ago1:29:42

1:29:42

Send us a Text Message. Josiah Van Dien, Tour Photographer for celebrities like Shawn Mendes, talks with us about his experience shooting concerts, being on tour 305 Days out of the year, and his tips for getting the perfect shot. 10 years in the industry, Josiah shares his insights on how to capture the energy of a live performance and some of the…

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#008 - Jordy Vandeput // YouTube Creator 1:24:07

1y ago1:24:07

1:24:07

Send us a Text Message. Jordy is a YouTube creator with over 2.5 million subscribers and over 300 million views. He's also the founder of Cinecom, focusing on tutorial videos about VFX, Editing & Filmmaking using Adobe Premiere Pro / Adobe After Effects. In this episode of Wrap Drinks, Jordy shares his processes for the videos he creates, his thoug…

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#007 - Alan Kudan // Sound Mixer 1:38:27

1y ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Send us a Text Message. Alan Kudan is a Sound Mixer and is known as the Voice of God on our show. Listen in as we discuss how to book more jobs, union versus non-union jobs and some really interesting WAR STORIES from the perspective of sound. Support the Show.By ShittyRigs

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#006 - Adam Lukens // Gaffer & Equipment Rental House Owner 1:40:51

1+ y ago1:40:51

1:40:51

Send us a Text Message. Adam Lukens is a Gaffer, Business Owner of Brooklyn Lighting and Grip and Fernet Maker. Listen in as he speaks about his experiences working in some of the most random locations in the US and building the most EPIC SECRET LOUNGE in the back of production Support the Show.By ShittyRigs

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#005 - Corey Tatarczuk // Production Designer 1:55:28

1+ y ago1:55:28

1:55:28

Send us a Text Message. Corey Tatarczuk is a Director/Producer/Production Designer sharing some of her insane experiences in NYC. She has done it all from running a Big Budget NYC Youth Film Program to creating some of the most EPIC sets for some of the biggest names, including the build of a LAKE inside of a warehouse. Support the Show.…

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#001 - Mike and Bert // Co- Founders of ShittyRigs 57:49

1+ y ago57:49

57:49

Send us a Text Message. Mike Farino + Bert Mayer, the Co-Founders of @shittyrigs speak about their journey into the creation of the company. Support the Show.By ShittyRigs

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#002 - Martin Flores // Key Grip 1:03:43

1+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Send us a Text Message. Martin Flores is a Key Grip sharing his stories from decades of working in the film industry. Support the Show.By ShittyRigs

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#003 - Smokey Nelson // DP 1:52:27

1+ y ago1:52:27

1:52:27

Send us a Text Message. Smokey Nelson aka the MAD SCIENTIST, is a Director of Photography who shares some of his risky choices that have gotten him this far in his career. Support the Show.By ShittyRigs

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#004 - Bryan Kelley // Grip 1:16:20

1+ y ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Send us a Text Message. Bryan Kelley is a Grip who has traveled around the world and speaks to some of the experiences he has had on set in Africa, not to mention being recognized as an ICON among the people. Support the Show.By ShittyRigs

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#23 - Adrianne Jorge // Film Projectionist 2:25:37

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#22 - Valerie Armstrong // Writer and Showrunner 2:27:08

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#21 - Jeff Brink // Creator of Blackout 2:23:08

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#20 - Mayvis Payne // Makeup Artist, Author, and Speaker 1:59:00

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#019 - Steve Giralt // Director & Founder of The Garage 1:55:30

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#018 - Fletcher Wolfe // Director of Photography 2:17:45

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#017 - Nick Neofitidis // One Man Band 2:03:32

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#016 - Joe Bearese // Camera Car Driver 2:09:17

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#015 - Brian Spears // Makeup SFX Artist 2:15:58

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#014 - Christelle De Castro // Director & Photographer 2:01:56

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#013 - Rebecca Hofherr // Costume Designer 2:26:05

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#012 - Chris Ingvordsen // Iconic Filmmaker 1:35:38

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#011 - Yessica Curiel-Montoya // Gaffer 1:31:28

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#010 - Brandon Taylor // Key Grip 2:35:57

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#009 - Josiah Van Dien // Tour Photographer 1:29:42

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#008 - Jordy Vandeput // YouTube Creator 1:24:07

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#007 - Alan Kudan // Sound Mixer 1:38:27

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#006 - Adam Lukens // Gaffer & Equipment Rental House Owner 1:40:51

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#005 - Corey Tatarczuk // Production Designer 1:55:28

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#001 - Mike and Bert // Co- Founders of ShittyRigs 57:49

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#002 - Martin Flores // Key Grip 1:03:43

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#003 - Smokey Nelson // DP 1:52:27

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#004 - Bryan Kelley // Grip 1:16:20

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