Episodes

  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Gabriella A. Moses, the director, and Cecilia Delgado, the editor, all about their new indie drama/coming of age film, Boca Chica! In this episode, Zoey & Heather dive into the world of international independent filmmaking and learn all about the process of bringing this beautiful film to life.

    Filmed in the Dominican Republic and championed by a powerhouse team of female filmmakers, Boca Chica follows Desi, a 12 year old girl who spends her days dreaming on the beaches of her hometown of becoming a famous singer. When a lavish wedding reunites her family, her goal is threatened by lies, the ever-presence of child prostitution, and the looming sinister betrayal from those who should protect her most.

    Boca Chica premiered at the Tribecca Film Festival in 2023 and Gabriella won the prestigious Nora Ephron award. It is currently on the festival circuit and will be at the NVision Film Festival in Palm Springs, CA in October and the New Orleans Film Festival in early November. Announcements are coming soon about renting and streaming the film, so go follow Gabriella, Cecilia, and Boca Chica on socials to stay up to date!

    Keep up with the team on Instagram at:
    Gabriella at @missmadhatter005
    Cecilia at @amcdp_
    Boca Chica at @bocachicafilm

    We will be taking a cute lil hiatus, but don't worry! We will be back before you know it! Until then, share the show with someone you love, rate & review it to help us grow, and go watch some ding dang movies!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with James Philpott about his work as the Production Designer on Death and Other Details!

    In this episode, Zoey and Heather explore the intricacies of bringing a luxury cruise ship to life, delve into the essence of Art Deco, and discuss how to dream like a Production Designer.

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Leah Katznelson about her work as the Costume Designer on the newest LTL Pick for Favorite Christmas Movie, Genie! A Christmas movie in July, you ask? That's right! We are bringing a bit of holiday cheer to this hot summer.

    In this episode, Zoey & Heather dive into Leah's inspiration and process for creating the incredible looks worn by Melissa McCarthy's Genie while bonding over their shared predisposition towards curiosity.

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Katherine Jakeways about her work as the Creator, Executive Producer and Writer of The Buccaneers! In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into the powerful and beautiful world of The Buccaneers and why it was important to include queer characters, the epic all-female soundtrack and we finally end the debate on whether Zoey is Team 'Gan' or Team 'Than'.

    You can keep up with Katherine on Twitter (@katherinejake) and IMDB and keep an eye out for The Buccaneers Season 2!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Deven Macnair about her work as the Stunt Coordinator on the LTL Certified Romp, Bottoms! In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn what it takes to move up in the world of stunts and get the tea about the making of the iconic fight sequences that we all love! Heather & Zoey would also like everyone to know that we need more Lesbian Romps and if no one is gonna make 'em, they sure will! Happy Pride, Babes!

    Content Warning: Brief References to SA


    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Jason Oldak about his work as the Director of Photography on episodes 3, 4, 7 and 8 of Lessons in Chemistry! In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into the world of cinematography through Jason’s process of conceptualizing the show's unique aesthetic while working with a Co-DP! They also get the tea about what it takes to craft the most magical set gifts.

    You can keep up with Jason on his instagram @jasonoldak or his website: jasonoldak.com

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Thibault Deboaisne about his work as the Music Supervisor on Anatomy of a Fall! In this episode, Zoey & Heather dig into the effective use of diegetic music to score the film and uncover the true killer of Samuel.... Just kidding! However, Thibault does reveal the original song that was intended for the opening scene before they landed on P.I.M.P.

    Content Warning: Brief mentions of suicide in reference to the plot of Anatomy of a Fall

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Michael Lukk Litwak & Joanna Naugle all about their new indie sci-fi rom-com feature, Molli And Max In The Future! In this episode, Zoey & Heather absolutely gush about their adoration for this delightful comedy with so much heart. As the Writer/Director/Producer on the film, Michael provides a delightful peek into the world of miniatures, visual effects, and grit that brought the film together. Returning to the show for her second time, Joanna offers eloquent insight into her approach to editing the film.

    Molli And Max In The Future is out in theatres today! You simply have to go see it and support the hard work and creativity that makes the film soar. Find where it is showing near you here: https://www.michaellitwak.com/

    You can follow Michael at @michaellitwak on Instagram to keep up with his work. You can also follow @molliandmax on Instagram. There's so much behind the scenes content on both accounts, enjoy!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they reminisce about what a great year it has been for CINEMA! In this episode, Zoey & Heather chat through their favorite films of the year from honorable mentions to top fives and get just a tad giddy about how much they love movies.

    CW: Brief Mention of CSA in regards to May December (2023)

    Films Discussed: You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem, Barbie, No Hard Feelings, Scream VI, Bottoms, Oppenheimer, Saltburn, Eileen, May December, Beau is Afraid, The Marvels, Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, Talk to Me, Genie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Waitress: The Musical, Anatomy of a Fall, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Past Lives.

    2023 has been a great year for our little show & we cannot wait to see what 2024 brings! See you in the New Year, Film Nerds!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Elise Brown about her work as a Writer on the iconic show Yellowjackets! In this episode, Zoey & Heather get INTO all things writers room, rituals to get into your flow and how connections are everything... Except maybe when it comes to living in a cannibalistic wilderness with your teammates.

    We also talk more about how nothing is wasted, an official Last to Leave motto!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Joanna Naugle about her work as an Editor on The Bear! In this episode, Zoey & Heather dive deep into the editing bay with Joanna to learn all about how the iconic style of The Bear is created and how she conquers her fear of a blank sequence. They also uncover how one of the Star Wars sequels inspired the second season of Carmy Berzatto's journey.

    You can keep up with Joanna's work on her website!

    Also, how could we forget? Happy Thanksgiving, Film Nerds! May your holiday end without forks being thrown or cars driving into the house!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Aaron McLisky about his work as the Cinematographer on LTL Certified Favorite, Talk to Me (2023). In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about the fast-paced, collaborative process that was integral to creating this phenomenal film. Happy Halloween, Film Nerds!

    Content Warning: Horror Imagery, Discussions of Addiction, Discussions of Suicide

    You can keep up with Aaron's work on his Instagram at @aaronmclisky!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Luci Leary about her time as the Property Master on the iconic film, and Last to Leave favorite, The Menu. In this Episode, Zoey & Heather learn what it takes to print a photo on a tortilla, the fine line between Set Decoration and Props and the magic of an Alfonso Gomez-Rejon set.


    You can keep up with Luci's work on her IMDB.
    *This was recorded months ago at the beginning of the Writers Strike and is why there is no mention of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Rebecca Leigh Adams in the second part of our Barbenheimer celebration! Rebecca is a Set Costumer who worked on the oh so iconic film, Oppenheimer. In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about Rebecca’s admiration for Christopher Nolan, her creative solutions to make clean clothes look worn, and how she unwinds after a marathon day on set.


    You can keep up with Rebecca's work on her IMDB.

    Listen to the end for an impassioned speech about the importance of the WGA & SAG strikes!

    Thank you for joining us for a brand new season! We will see you in October for a couple of very exciting interviews with creatives that you didn’t know you loved.

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they interview Nicholas Ramirez, Lara Channon, Gloria Tello, Maya Rivera and Jaime Sukonnik in the first part of our Barbenheimer celebration! These incredible individuals make up the large majority of Assistant Editing Department for your favorite summer flick, Barbie. In this episode, Zoey and Heather learn what it takes to get into the world of editing, all the different time zones it took to create this iconic film and what the magic of Barbie means.

    We are so excited to be kicking off part one of our two part season three premiere! Join us tomorrow for another incredible episode.

    Thank you for joining us for a brand new season! We will see you in October for a couple of very exciting interviews with creatives you didn't know you loved!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

    You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

    @LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram

    Become parasocial friends with us:
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    @TheHAbbott on Instagram

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

    You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, for a little bonus episode with special guests Madelaine Turner & Rebecca Botter of Lonely Girls Podcast.

    They dive deep into what it means to be a lonely girl, movies that make them feel seen, and the lonely girl media that is hitting the spot right now. In this special bonus episode, they gush about The Secret Garden (1993) and Pride & Prejudice (2005).

    You can keep up with Lonely Girls Podcast here:

    Lonely Girls IG: @lonelygirlspodcast

    Lonely Girls TikTok: @lonelygirlspodcast

    Rebecca IG: @rebeccabotter

    Rebecca TikTok: @botterrebecca

    Madelaine IG: @turnermadelaine

    Madelaine TikTok: @madelaineturner

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they dive headfirst into WHY they love movies. Totally not a hard question at all. Listen as they talk about their first film teachers, what being a film bro means to them, and guilty pleasure movies including Twilight, Something Borrowed and more. Grab yourself some movie theater popcorn, milk duds, and your favorite beverage and get ready chat film... like a film bro.

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

    You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here:

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    @TheHAbbott on Instagram

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they dive headfirst into the world of movie soundtracks! They are joined by Nick Canovas, music expert and the host of the Youtube Channel, Mic the Snare, to decide whether music is, in fact, good. In this special bonus episode, they explore the soundtracks of A Hard Day’s Night (1964) and 13 Going On 30 (2004), while also name dropping as many songs as they possibly can.

    You can keep up with Nick’s work on his Youtube Channel, Mic the Snare, and follow him on all of the social media places here:

    Nick’s Twitter: @MicTheSnare

    Nick’s Instagram: @micthesnare

    Nick’s Tiktok: @micthesnare

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Haroun Barazanchi in the Season Two Finale of Last to Leave! Haroun is a Set Designer & Draftsperson who started his career as an Architectural Designer and made the jump into the world of filmmaking through working on The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power. In this episode, Zoey & Heather step into the cave of the Art Department to discuss the importance of diversity, the perils of 3D modeling a fantasy world, and how Haroun owes his career trajectory to Facebook.

    You can keep up with Haroun Barazanchi through his instagram @barazanchi or his IMDB.

    Thank you to everyone who has listened to the first two seasons of Last to Leave! We can't wait to get started planning out Season Three and chatting with even more incredible creatives. We'll be taking a two month hiatus, but don't despair! You'll see a little bonus episode dropping in your feed in May. Until then, see you film nerds!

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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  • Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Celeste Perez in this very special episode of Last to Leave! Celeste is a documentary producer and a voice actor for shows like Laid Back Camp, Horimiya and The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent. Celeste also, spoiler alert, went to college with Heather and that is how we landed this fabulous interview. In this episode, Zoey & Heather learn all about how to warm your voice up, a not-so-dry desert, and finding your inner duchess.

    You can keep up with Celeste Perez through her Instagram, @Celez.Perez

    A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo and to M.L. Abbott (@MLAbbottWrites on Twitter) for our theme song.

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