Brittany Hites is a production designer whose recent film Regretting You - starring McKenna Grace, Mason Thames, Dave Franco, and Allison Williams - is now streaming on Paramount+. Brittany has built an impressive body of work in feature film and TV - with her previous credits including The Suicide Squad, Shazam Fury of the Gods, Megalopolis, Thunderbolts and Peacemaker. On Regretting You, a novel-adapted drama about a mother-daughter relationship upended by tragedy, Brittany was tasked with creating the physical world that supports the emotional journey of the characters.
Director Valerie Weiss has built an impressive career across both film and television, with credits ranging from the Netflix feature Mixtape and the indie film A Light Beneath Their Feet to major TV franchises like Chicago Med, How to Get Away with Murder, Scandal, Outer Banks and more recently - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and NCIS: Tony and Ziva.
What makes her path especially interesting is that she came to filmmaking from a completely different world — she earned a Ph.D. and was on a medical career track before making the leap into directing.
In this episode, we discuss her background in science, why she made the leap toward storytelling & her latest directorial projects with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and NCIS: Tony and Ziva.
Emmy- and Critics' Choice-nominated nominated makeup designer Siân Richards has had a long, impressive career — starting in London in fashion and beauty, then going on to lead makeup departments for film and TV. Over the years she’s worked on big-name projects like Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War as well as Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Da 5 Bloods, and Judas and the Black Messiah.
Now she brings that experience to Ryan Coogler's Sinners — a critical and cultural phenomenon that's become a major Oscar contender this awards season.
Actor Jefferson White and director Adam Volerich discuss their new film DRINK AND BE MERRY. Jefferson is best known for playing Jimmy Hurdstrom from YELLOWSTONE — but his resume goes way beyond that. He’s popped up in shows like HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, HOUSE OF CARDS, BLINDSPOT, THE ALIENIST and even had a stint on CHICAGO PD as Sean O’Neil. On the film side, he’s shown up in projects like GOD'S COUNTRY, EILEEN, and the 2024 movie CIVIL WAR.
With this film, Adam is making his feature film directorial debut after directing several shorts over the years as well as being a writer and cinematographer. Adam's previous credits include producing and developing the Signal Award Winning and Ambie and Webby Nominated narrative fiction podcasts AMERICAN HOSTAGE (Amazon Originals), starring Jon Hamm (soon to be a TV Show from Shawn Ryan and MGM+), and THE FOXES OF HYDESVILLE (QCODE), starring Carey Mulligan, for Criminal Content. Adam is the host of Wondery film podcast Eye of the Duck.
Today on the podcast, we’re clicking our heels and heading straight to Oz. I’m joined by actor John O’Hurley, known for Seinfeld, Broadway’s Chicago, his memorable run as host of Family Feud, and his past Lythgoe Panto appearance in Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Also with us is director Becky Lythgoe, who has helmed favorites like Rapunzel and Her Holiday Wish and helped shape the modern American panto tradition. Together they’re bringing a festive new twist to a classic story in The Wonderful Winter of Oz, opening this December in Thousand Oaks.
Andrew Polec stars as the titular character in 'Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical', now playing at The Old Globe in San Diego. In this episode, we dive into his process, his experience bringing this beloved story to life, and what it’s like performing in a show that spreads holiday cheer to audiences of all ages.
Polec previously starred in Bat Out of Hell: The Musical.
Emmy-winning composer Mac Quayle is known for his music from Mr. Robot, American Horror Story, Feud, 9-1-1, Pose, The Politician, Ratched, and so many other unforgettable scores. Now he’s brought his unique musical voice to Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story — a series that dives into one of the most unsettling chapters in American true-crime history.
Thomas Sadoski is one of those actors who you recognise from so many different corners of entertainment — from playing Don Keefer on the HBO drama The Newsroom, to playing the affably flawed Matt Short on the long-running sitcom Life in Pieces, as well as his stage work in Broadway productions such as his Tony-nominated performance in Reasons to be Pretty
In his latest project, Adult Children, he takes on the role of Josh — one of the older half-siblings in a family pulled together when a crisis hits, only to discover that the lift they expected from each other is maybe more fragile than it looks.
Today’s episode is for the dreamers, the collectors, the annual passholders, the snack-ranking experts, the popcorn bucket resellers — yes, we’re talking about Disney Adults.
My guest is AJ Wolfe, founder of the massively popular Disney Food Blog and now author of the new NY-times bestselling book Disney Adults — a smart, empathetic, and often hilarious deep dive into one of the most passionate—and misunderstood—fandoms out there.
We’re going to talk about what it really means to be a Disney Adult, the emotional pull of nostalgia, the fine line between joy and overindulgence, and why some people spend thousands chasing the magic... while others just don’t get it at all.
Whether you're a lifelong park-goer or a curious skeptic, this conversation just might reframe how you think about fandom, fantasy, and what it means to grow up in a chaotic world.
Tony-nominated actress Starletta DuPois discusses her captivating role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. She explores her journey working with one of cinema’s most visionary directors, the challenges and triumphs of her character, and what it was like bringing this intense story to life.
Ellen Greene, best known for her unforgettable voice and luminous presence from Little Shop of Horrors, Pushing Daisies, Broadway, and beyond—discusses her powerful new role in the short film Beatrix Is Invisible. It's a haunting, intimate piece that explores themes of invisibility, identity, and resilience—and Ellen’s performance is, unsurprisingly, mesmerizing.
My guest today is Eskil Vogt — the acclaimed Norwegian screenwriter and filmmaker behind Oslo, August 31st, the Oscar-nominated The Worst Person in the World, and Blind. His latest film, Sentimental Value, co-written with Joachim Trier, is a beautifully layered story about family, memory, and the ways art reshapes our lives. The film is now playing in theaters.
Jenny Gering is an acclaimed costume designer whose sharp eye for character-driven style has elevated some of television’s most compelling dramas. Known for her work on The Americans, American Made, The Looming Tower, The Equalizer 2, and The Deuce, Gering brings a sophisticated understanding of how clothing can reflect power, vulnerability, and transformation. In Netflix’s political thriller The Diplomat, starring Keri Russell, Gering’s costume design plays a pivotal role in establishing the show’s tense, high-stakes atmosphere—blending diplomacy, politics, and personal identity through wardrobe.
Today on the show, I’m joined by one of cinema’s most distinctive and uncompromising performers — Crispin Glover. From his unforgettable turns in Back to the Future, River’s Edge, The People vs Larry Flynt, & Alice in Wonderland to his own groundbreaking directorial projects like What Is It? and It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine., Crispin has built a career exploring the outer edges of character, performance, and storytelling.
His latest role — in Tallulah H. Schwab’s surreal new film Mr. K — places him in a strange, Kafkaesque hotel where nothing is as it seems. Glover plays a traveling magician whose attempt to check in becomes a descent through bureaucratic absurdity, dream logic, and existential unease. The film has been described as eerie, hypnotic, and visually stunning — and at its center, Glover delivers a performance that’s both hauntingly restrained and deeply human.
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Emmy-winning composer Trevor Morris — a creative force behind some of television’s most powerful scores, including The Tudors, Vikings, and The Borgias. Over the years, Trevor has built a reputation for crafting music that elevates emotion and tension in every frame. Now, he’s stepping behind the camera for the first time as a director with his feature debut, Butterfly on a Wheel.
Hello everyone, thanks so much for tuning in. Today’s I’m so excited to be joined by musical theater legends Norm Lewis and Sandy Bainum who are lending their talents for a great cause for a one-night only concert of the Tony Award–winning musical comedy Woman of the Year, at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. It’s all to benefit FNAM’s ShowSearch program, which mentors high school and college writers as they develop new original musicals.
Norm Lewis is a Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and SAG Award nominee whose career has spanned the very best of Broadway and beyond. He’s been seen in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess, and Chicken and Biscuits. He’s now taking on the role of Sam Craig — the quick-witted cartoonist whose life collides with a TV news anchor in Woman of the Year.
Sandy Bainum is an accomplished Broadway performer, cabaret artist, and recording star who made her debut in 42nd Street and has since appeared in Mame, The Music Man, Mamma Mia!, and more. On screen, you’ve seen her in Game Change, Criminal Minds, and The 12 Days of Christmas Eve with Kelsey Grammer. In Woman of the Year, she’s stepping into the role of Tess Harding — famously played by Lauren Bacall on Broadway.
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by two of the most fearless voices in documentary filmmaking: Billy Corben and Jen Gatien. Billy is the director behind cult-classic docs like Cocaine Cowboys, The U, and Screwball. Jen Gatien is a veteran producer and director whose work spans narrative and nonfiction, such as Holy Rollers, For Ellen, Limelight, Jack & Diane, and Midnight Sun. Together, they’ve teamed up on a gripping new film called Men of War, which chronicles the astonishing true story of Operation Gideon—the failed 2020 coup attempt in Venezuela—and the covert network of ex-generals, mercenaries, and political operatives behind it.
I'm joined today by Emmy nominees Hilary Winston and Rob Letterman, the showrunners behind Goosebumps: The Vanishing, the newest season of the Disney+ series inspired by R.L. Stine’s iconic books. Hilary brings her sharp storytelling background from shows like Community and My Name Is Earl, while Rob, known for directing the film Goosebumps (2015) and Detective Pikachu, brings his signature mix of humor and heart. Together, they’ve crafted a darker, more emotional chapter in the Goosebumps universe.
First-time filmmaker Jordan Murphy Doige and actor Archie Yates, known from the Oscar-winning Jojo Rabbit, discuss their work on the Oscar-qualified short film CLOUT. The film is a timely, darkly comedic look at the dangers of online fame and the lengths people will go to for attention.
Director Mercedes Bryce Morgan her latest film - Bleeker Street's Bone Lake - now in theaters. The film is about a couple’s romantic getaway to a secluded lakeside estate which ultimately gets upended when they are forced to share the mansion with a mysterious other couple.