Episodes
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Season 2: Episode 8 -- Writer/Producer Ben Oren joins me to discuss Ben's journey from scripted to unscripted content, the realities of reality TV, the importance of casting, and his favorite seasons of The Real World. The conversation also touches on Ben's current projects, including a new show on Amazon, and how he balances work with family life, all while sharing insights on the world of reality television and sports fandom. In this conversation, Ben shares his experiences working on a finance show, discussing the importance of understanding personal finance and the concept of a 'rich life.' He reflects on the changing landscape of television and the challenges faced in the industry before diving into two completely improvised bedtime stories.
Chapters
00:01 Interview
33:55 Story 1 - Billboard
44:11 Story 2 - Vespa
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Our Halloween gift to you! FIVE spooky stories. No interviews. Featuring stories by Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson | B.J. Colangelo | Owen Egerton | Rebekah McKendry | C. Robert Cargill
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Season 2: Episode 7 -- Charlene Amoia, an actress known for her work in How I Met Your Mother, American Reunion, Fear Street, and much more, discusses her career and experiences in the entertainment industry. Charlene shares her journey of breaking into the industry, including getting signed by an agent through shoe modeling and finding success in commercials and voiceover work. She also discusses the changes in the industry, such as self-taping auditions, and offers advice for aspiring actors. Charlene talks about her recent projects and shares her nighttime routine for winding down. In the first story, two best friends named Melanie and Elizabeth get swept away to a magical island on an overcast day. They discover a world where nature and man-made objects can communicate and move. They learn to trust in the mystery and find that everything around them is there to help them. In the second story, a shy and insecure boy named Jeffrey overcomes his fear of public speaking by reading a word out loud in class. This small success leads him to try other things he thought he couldn't do, and he discovers the joy of facing his fears and trying new things.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Charlene's Acting Career
01:33 From Buffalo to Las Vegas to Los Angeles
02:54 Breaking into the Industry: Shoe Modeling and Commercials
08:08 Changes in the Entertainment Industry: Self-Taping Auditions
10:51 The Importance of Making Your Own Content
13:07 Recent Projects: A Motel and Up/Family Series
14:04 Winding Down at Night: Charlene's Nighttime Routine
18:30 Story One: Overcast
30:33 Story Two: Heat
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Season 2: Episode 6
In this latest episode, filmmaker Michael Felker discusses his journey in independent filmmaking, the creative process behind his latest film 'Things Will Be Different', and the challenges of working within a single location. He shares insights on character development, the importance of editing in directing, and the value of attending film festivals before diving into two improvised bedtime stories for kids.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michael Felker and His Work
02:49 The Journey of Independent Filmmaking
06:04 The Evolution of Characters in Film
09:07 Editing as a Tool for Directing
11:45 Inspiration Behind 'Things Will Be Different'
15:13 The Development Process of the Script
17:55 Shooting Locations and Their Impact
21:08 Challenges of Single Location Filmmaking
24:07 The Importance of Environmental Storytelling
27:09 Festival Experiences and Their Value
29:47 Winding Down and Finding Balance
33:01 Story ONE: Royalty
48:57 Story TWO: Flounder
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Season 2: Episode 5 - Actress/Writer/Producer RACHEL NOLL JAMES (Inheritance, Ingress) joins me to discuss filmmaking outside of Los Angeles, producing female-driven films through her company, EMERGENCE FILMS, and much more before sending you off to snoozeland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Weird Blob (16:25)
Chapter 3: Button (25:15)
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Season 2: Episode 4 - Actress/Writer/Artist KATE MICUCCI (Angry Birds: Mystery Island, Garfunkel & Oates, The Big Bang Theory) joins me to discuss El Pollo Loco, our early days in LA, street art, and much more before sending you off to dreamland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Stem (29:53)
Chapter 3: Disobey (40:00)
Kate's Music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oYI03YsJ5AbgdP6Kwxeos?si=Za8kzrK1TtGOrQoltLc30A
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Season 2: Episode 3 - Writer/Producer ALEX BERGER (Quantum Leap, Blindspot, The Mentalist) joins me to discuss procedural television, Washington sports, sleep hygiene, and much more before sending you off to snoozeland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Portal (21:04)
Chapter 3: Pen (33:33)
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Season 2: Episode 2 - Actress/Writer EMILY PENDERGAST (The Connors, VEEP, Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins me to discuss VEEP, Composting, self-tapes, and much more before sending you off to snoozeland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Paint (24:39)
Chapter 3: Plastic (39:26)
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Season 2: Episode 1 - We're back! Musician CHARLES HEDGEPATH joins me to discuss Drivin' and Cryin', Little Shop of Horrors, Marcus King, and much more before lulling you to sleep with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Suit (23:23)
Chapter 3: Ocean (34:30)
Curfew Foundation: https://relix.com/news/detail/marcus-king-launches-curfew-foundation-to-support-musicians-facing-mental-health-and-addiction-challenges/
Music: Arthur's Seat by Charles Hedgepath - charleshedgepath.com
Charles on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWEFpmHY9TLuGLtqOK7b9?si=Zgd_4uujQKOeG9GezF87nA
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
John Ruskin
Chapter 1: Question (00:01)
Chapter 2: Butterfly (08:14)
Ike Barinholtz
Chapter 3: Speaker (18:17)
Chapter 4: Latkes (33:46)
Sarah-Nicole Robles
Chapter 5: Crane (43:39)
Chapter 6: Present (53:42)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
The Dumb Dads
Chapter 1: Hat (00:01)
Chapter 2: Net (10:08)
Parisa Fitz-Henley
Chapter 3: Fire (21:17)
Chapter 4: Candy Cane (38:30)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Rebekah McKendry
Chapter 1: Bubble (00:01)
Chapter 2: Witch (10:42)
C. Robert Cargill
Chapter 3: Rope (19:04)
Chapter 4: Werewolf (29:10)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
B.J. Colangelo
Chapter 1: Watering Can (00:01)
Chapter 2: Clown (12:38)
Owen Egerton
Chapter 3: Toenail (21:50)
Chapter 4: Skull (36:32)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Dan O'Brien
Chapter 1: Trash (00:01)
Chapter 2: Mask (11:05)
Benson & Moorhead
Chapter 3: Ladybug (20:42)
Chapter 4: Spider (28:36)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Jordan Brady
Chapter 1: Socks (00:01)
Chapter 2: Pole (12:55)
Tate Ellington
Chapter 3: Rock Wall (21:49)
Chapter 4: Party (34:49)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Austin Highsmith Garces
Chapter 1: Oven (00:01)
Chapter 2: Pants (15:05)
Liz Loza
Chapter 3: First Round (22:57)
Chapter 4: Hook & Ladder (35:55) -
Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Cissy Jones
Chapter 1: Towel (00:01)
Chapter 2: Fancy Dinner (08:20)
Dave Holmes
Chapter 3: Lobster (18:25)
Chapter 4: Basketball (29:08)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Brandon Scott
Chapter 1: PS5 (00:01)
Chapter 2: Amazing Puppy (18:41)
Eric Rogers
Chapter 3: Toilet (27:01)
Chapter 4: Jumbo (36:08)
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Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Parvesh Cheena
Chapter 1: iPad (00:01)
Chapter 2: Dreams (08:12)
Brea Grant
Chapter 3: Viking (16:58)
Chapter 4: Dreams (27:50)
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Happy New Year! We've compiled our fan favorites! No interviews, just the stories...
Chapter 1: Monkey - Chris Geere (00:01)
Chapter 2: Mustache - Reggie Watkins (8:44)
Chapter 3: Towel - Peter Cilella & Cissy Jones (16:01)
Chapter 4: Toilet - Peter Cilella & Eric Rogers (24:20)
Chapter 5: Pants - Peter Cilella & Austin Highsmith-Garces (33:23)
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