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| The Secrets to Success in Hollywood with The Producers Lounge! | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:01:56 | |
Music is Faster Does It by Kevin Macleod Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Producing with Legends: Dan Kaplow on Spielberg, Dick Clark & WTF Moments; S3 E-13 | 23 May 2025 | 00:37:23 | |
What happens when a kid obsessed with Spielberg grows up to produce for Hollywood’s biggest names? In this episode of The Producers Lounge Podcast, veteran producer Dan Kaplow joins us to share his wild ride through the film and television industry. From early inspirations and surreal career milestones to oddball requests from Dick Clark, Kaplow gives us a rare, behind-the-scenes look into what it really takes to survive—and thrive—behind the camera. Whether you’re an aspiring producer or a die-hard fan of The Haunting of Hill House, this episode is packed with insider gems, laugh-out-loud stories, and genuine inspiration. 🎙️ Tune in for industry secrets, career advice, and tales that could only come from decades in the trenches. #TVProduction #DanKaplow #SpielbergInspired #HollywoodInsider #ProducersLoungePodcast #FilmIndustry Dan Kaplow is an award-winning television and film producer with over two decades of experience and more than 50 credits to his name. Known for his work on critically acclaimed series such as The Haunting of Hill House, United States of Tara, Apples Never Fall, and Lady Dynamite, Kaplow has built a reputation as one of Hollywood’s go-to producers for genre-defying, character-driven storytelling. His projects span major networks and streaming platforms, including Netflix, NBC, Showtime, and HBO Max. Starting his career inspired by the works of Steven Spielberg, Kaplow has collaborated with top-tier talent and helped bring to life some of the most unique and ambitious shows in recent television history. A true behind-the-scenes powerhouse, he’s also known for his sharp humor, adaptability, and ability to manage chaos on set—often with unforgettable results. Credits Include... Cherry starring Tom Holland UFO starring Ella Purnell The Nightmare Room starring Shia LaBeouf Room 33 starring Chad Michael Collins Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “What Brands Can Learn from Great Directors Like Spielberg, Scorsese, and Coppola” at https://greaterandgrander.com/what-brands-can-learn-from-great-directors-like-spielberg-scorsese-and-coppola/ Music is Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Grae Drake, Being The Good Kind of Weird with Robert Rodriguez and Jennifer Lawrence; S3 E4 | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:55:53 | |
In 6th grade, when Grae, aka Ms. Moviefone, was arranging movie outings for all her friends, she picked the movie. Through the years studying film at the University of Texas at Austin, being honored by Sundance and the Director's Guild of America, and working as a filmmaker in Los Angeles, she realized how terrible she was at keeping her opinions to herself. The Popcorn Mafia podcast was born, and led to her becoming CNN's movie critic, as well as the Senior Editor of Rotten Tomatoes for several years. She also has dished the dirt with stars on HLN's Weekend Express, ABC World News Now, The Today Show, The View, and Fox News. Her passionate thoughts can also be heard on terrestrial radio all over North America. And just to note, she still won't let other people pick the movies. Credits Include... Rotten Tomatoes starring Timothée Chalamet and Scarlett Johansson The Ms. Moviefone Show starring Taron Egerton and Keanu Reeves Ancient Aliens starring Megan Fox and William Shatner Popcorn Mafia starring Andy Dick Grae’s Comedy Sketch “Andy Dick in Juno's Body” - https://youtu.be/qo-smUfGSes?si=XF2EW860eE2UUwcu Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “9 Secrets to Appear Hyper-Competent and Professional Every Time” at https://greaterandgrander.com/9-secrets-to-appear-hyper-competent-and-professional-every-time/ Music is Jumpin’ Boogie Boogie by Audionautix Episode still image is by Emery Emery from Andy Dick in Juno's Body. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ | |||
| Ryan Paul James, How To Write 10 Plays In 10 Years; S3 E3 | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:50:58 | |
Ryan Paul James is an award-winning playwright, TV writer, and screenwriter. He has authored 12 plays that have been produced in various theaters around the world. One critic described him as “the Neil Simon of his generation,” which caught the attention of Simon’s manager, leading to Ryan signing with him.
Ryan has also contributed to several TV shows, and his pilot, The Comeback Kids, has won over twenty-five film and TV festival awards. He resides with his wife actress Melissa Disney, in Los Angeles, where they have two children. Additionally, Ryan has an excellent reputation as a ghostwriter, copywriter, and content creator. Ryan is passionate about writing and creating, and if you need anything—he’s your writer. Credits Include... The Comeback Kids starring Scott Schwartz Extreme Video Zone starring Melissa Disney Rewind starring Gigi Orsillo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rpjames/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RyanPaulJames Website - https://www.ryanpauljames.com Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “12 Essential Mental Health Tips for Writers: Stay Inspired and Resilient” at https://greaterandgrander.com/12-essential-mental-health-tips-for-writers-stay-inspired-and-resilient/ Music is Acoustic Blues by Audionautix Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Acoustic Blues by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ | |||
| Grant E. Rosenberg, How to Sell Your TV Idea Without Selling Your Soul, What Every Aspiring TV Writer Needs to Know; S3 E2 | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:57:58 | |
Grant Rosenberg has been involved in television and feature film development and production for the past forty years. The first part of his career was spent as an executive at NBC, Paramount Television and The Walt Disney Studios. In the second part of his career, he transitioned to hands-on writing and producing. During his tenure at Paramount, he was involved in the production of such hits as MacGyver, Shogun and Winds Of War. As Senior Vice President of Network Television at Disney, Grant was involved in all phases of development for series and laid the groundwork for the revitalization of the Disney television division. His novel, GIDEON RESURRECTION, was published in July, 2023. He is currently at work on the third book in the GIDEON trilogy. You can get a free copy of his ebook by going to the Contact page on his website, and mentioning you heard him on The Producers Lounge podcast - https://granterosenberg.com/contact Since we spoke, Grant published his cookbook, 44 DEGREES, and the third and final book in the GIDEON trilogy will be coming out in early 2025. Information on all of that can be found on his website - www.granterosenberg.com You can buy his other books on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Grant-Rosenberg/author/B0BW1P4K4H Credits Include... Star Trek The Next Generation starring Patrick Stewart Baywatch starring Pamela Anderson Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman starring Justine Bateman and Teri Hatcher The Outer Limits starring Nathan Fillion Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “The Importance of Recognizing Opportunity and Taking Action” at https://greaterandgrander.com/the-importance-of-recognizing-opportunity-and-taking-action-marketing-without-being-a-pain/ Music is Backed Vibes by Kevin MacLeod Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Backed Vibes - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100422 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Jordan Kerner, Mighty Ducks, Mightier Producers: Magic Behind the Scenes; S3 E1 | 27 Feb 2025 | 01:17:05 | |
Jordan Kerner is a renowned film producer with a storied career spanning decades. After beginning his journey in entertainment with Group W for KPIX San Francisco in 1971, he transitioned into law in 1976 before returning to entertainment as a program and talent negotiator at CBS in 1977. He gained further experience at Universal Television for NBC and later at ABC Entertainment, where he rose to Vice President of Dramatic Development in 1983. Kerner’s producing career took off after meeting producer Jon Avnet. Together, they founded The Avnet/Kerner Company, debuting with Less Than Zero. The duo produced hits like The Mighty Ducks franchise, George of the Jungle, Inspector Gadget, Fried Green Tomatoes, and The Three Musketeers. Their portfolio extended to television movies such as Do You Know the Muffin Man? and Mama Flora's Family. After parting ways with Avnet in 2001, Kerner established The Kerner Entertainment Company, producing films like A Wrinkle in Time and Snow Dogs. He later developed Charlotte's Web with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon, followed by The Smurfs, which became a successful franchise. Kerner’s legacy is defined by his ability to create stories that resonate across generations. Credits Include... Less Than Zero starring Robert Downey Jr. Fried Green Tomatoes starring Kathy Bates The Mighty Ducks franchise starring Joshua Jackson, Marguerite Moreau, and Emilio Estevez The Smurfs movies starring Christina Ricci and Brendan Gleeson George of the Jungle starring Brendan Fraser Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “The Timeless Power of Values in Creative Projects” at https://greaterandgrander.com/the-timeless-power-of-values-in-creative-projects/ Music is Faster Does It by Kevin Macleod Episode still image is The Smurfs poster from Paramount Animation. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Producers Lounge is Back And Better Than Ever! Season 3 Announcement! | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:01:57 | |
Music is Faster Does It by Kevin Macleod Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100794 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| How to Make a Career in Hollywood? with Adam Lazarre-White; S2 E26 | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:06:15 | |
Adam grew up in New York City, graduated Harvard University. Adam was nominated for an NAACP Image Award as 'Nathan Hastings' on The Young & Restless. He adapted/produced Just Passin' Through & What Angles Fear for Dreambuilder Foundation & Proctor & Gamble; both won EMMYs for Regional TV and consecutive Regional EMMYs as 'Lead Actor' for Adam. More recent highlights include upcoming "Flinch" by director/writer Cameron Van Hoy (Suicide Girls), 2018 hit, "Uncle Drew", Joel Edgerton's hit directorial debut, "The Gift", Lethal Weapon, Rosewood, Glow (Netflix/Jenji Kohan), his role as a "B613 assassin" in Scandal, recurring on Heroes, Criminal Minds, Love's Routine (w/ W. Defoe) and "Ocean's 13" (w/ Al Pacino). Adam co-wrote, produced and starred in, "Forgiveness", which won of the Martha's Vineyard Film Fest. HBO Prize; and swept the San Diego Film Black Fest., including Best Feature Film & Best Supporting Actor for him. He was a writer on staff of Vin Desil's ground-breaking web-series, "The Ropes" on Netflix & Crackle. Raised in the theater, Adam's challenging roles include "Mercutio" in Michael Arabian's "Romeo & Juliet", Bobby Seale in Ron Sossi's "Chicago Conspiracy Trial", "Cody" in Neil LaBute's "This is How It Goes"; and was an executive member of the renowned Circle Rep. West Company. In high school, Adam excelled in music, playing guitar and saxophone, and was a All-County athlete, achieving honors in football & baseball. Adam started at QB for the Harvard Crimson, earning Ivy League Player of the Week, E.C.A.C player of The Week, and The New England Sports Writers' Player of the Week. Adam's father is a NY City & State Commissioner; his mother, an author and former professor at The New School for Social Research. His brother, Khary Lazarre-White, the Founder of "The Brotherhood/Sister Sol", an award winning Harlem based Youth Organization, published his first novel in 2017, "Passage". Credits Include... Forgiveness with Richard T. Jones Just Passin' Through with Adam Gifford Brotherly Love with Jefferson Moore What Angels Fear with Greg Lauren Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Snowbound by Dennis Mitcheltree. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Toxic People Aren’t Funny, with Danny McDermott; S2 E25 | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:56:01 | |
After graduating with a BS in Engineering, Danny moved to NYC in the 90's and acted in and produced plays, sketch comedy, and stand up comedy. He became one of the biggest producers of stand up comedy in NYC outside the comedy clubs for 8 years. He had 5 different venues, producing 8 shows a week, and giving away 30 spots a week to comedians. Danny had celebrities such as Jim Gaffigan, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Marc Maron, Bill Burr, and many others come in on a regular basis to headline. He also co-founded the Comedy Soapbox with Steve Hofstetter. Follow him on Facebook: Danny P McDermott and The DL Show - Down Low with Danny and Lizette Credits Include... Who Killed the Bible Salesman? starring Fred Stoller The Danny McDermott Show starring Rick Overton Cross: Rise of the Villains starring James Hong, Eric Roberts, and Danny Trejo Whiskey God starring Cody Renee Cameron Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Sweet Georgia Brown by Latché Swing. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Director of Fresh Off The Boat, Steven J Kung; S2 E24 | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:45:34 | |
Steven J. Kung uses comedy to illuminate things oft unseen which include POC, LGBTQ folx, and his car keys. While at first glance he reminds you of that over-achieving Asian classmate (which self-admittedly, he was), he's also a salsa merengue instructor and very queer. With his encyclopedic knowledge of Dear White People, Steven was promoted to staff writer and he is developing a semi-autobiographical comedy pilot with Lionsgate. As a director, his feature about unapologetically hot Asians, A Leading Man, won multiple awards on the festival circuit. Other credits include the Disney ABC Directing Program and directing Fresh Off The Boat. In another life, Steven worked at the Department of Justice and the Kennedy Center. Now he co-chairs the WGA Asian American Town Hall and serves as co-chair emeritus of the DGA Asian American Committee. Follow him at https://www.facebook.com/aleadingman Credits Include... Dear White People starring Wendie Malick, Nia Long, and Giancarlo Esposito A Leading Man starring Lilan Bowden Camp Abercorn starring Brad Leland The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez starring Barry Corbin Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Hungaria by Latché Swing. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Where to Spend Your Social Capital with Rosser Goodman; S2 E23 | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:54:41 | |
Ms. A. Rosser Goodman's narrative directorial work streams on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple TV+, Sundance TV and PBS. She is an internationally award-winning director. Rosser was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Directors' Program at ABC/Disney's Creative Talent Development & Inclusion department. She wrote and directed Pea Pod for the HBO Insider Comedy Challenge and placed in the Top 5. Her suspense thriller, [in]visible, won the Best Filmmaker Award in the Easter Seals Disability 48 Hour Film Challenge. Rosser's first feature film, Holding Trevor, a dark drama, premiered at OUTFEST under the tenure of Kirsten Schaffer where Rosser was named one of the Five in Focus directors. Holding Trevor garnered a U.S. theatrical release and critical acclaim. The Los Angeles Times described Rosser's work as "suspenseful and involving." Variety said she "delivers a polished product." Rosser's career began in episodic television on an NBC series produced by Steven Spielberg. From there she quickly moved up as an Assistant Director working with A-list talent. In the assistant director department, she amassed hundreds of days working on large union and non-union sets in both TV and film. With a passion for storytelling and a hunger to make her own content, Rosser began writing, directing and producing her original scripts. To date, she has directed 16 projects (including two feature films). As a producer she has led countless commercials, music videos and pilots. Clients include Bad Robot, Disney, HBO, Lionsgate, Facebook, NBCU, MTV, Paramount, Showtime, Sony, and Warner Brothers as well as brands Samsung, PetSmart, Lifelock, Castrol and Toyota. Rosser was named one of 50 Women to Change Hollywood. She is a member of The Producers Guild of America, Alliance of Women Directors, The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Green Light Women, Film Fatales, and Glass Elevator. Her humanitarian efforts include serving on the Advisory Board for NAMIC of Southern California (National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications). She earned "Board Member of the Year" at Diamond in the Raw, a non-profit assisting at-risk girls in South Los Angeles. Rosser also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Millennia Scope Entertainment Foundation which eradicates homophobia through all media. Check out her website RosserGoodman.com Check out her production company at CircleContent.com Credits Include... Drag King Dead For A Dollar starring Christoph Waltz Willa starring Clayton Watson Love or Whatever starring Jennifer Elise Cox Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| The Secret to Film Industry Networking with Michael Coscia; S2 E22 | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:50:21 | |
Credits Include... The To Do List starring Aubrey Plaza This Game's Called Murder starring Ron Perlman Troublesome starring Gordon Thomson Sticky Pinecones starring Brendan Schroeder Also, check out our Networking guide, 10 Ways How to Promote Yourself Without Bragging, on our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-ways-how-to-72120064 Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Tuyo instrumental. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| James Kerwin, Crafting Cinematic Worlds and World-Building On A Budget; S3 E-12 | 15 May 2025 | 00:31:46 | |
Join us for a captivating conversation with James Kerwin, award-winning filmmaker, writer, and theatre director known for blending science fiction with classical storytelling. Best known for his acclaimed noir sci-fi film Yesterday Was a Lie and his directorial work on Star Trek Continues, Kerwin brings a unique voice to both screen and stage. In this episode, we delve into his creative process, his passion for adapting Shakespearean works, and the challenges of directing independent projects in the digital age. 🎧 Tune in to hear insights from a director celebrated for pushing genre boundaries and crafting thought-provoking, visually striking narratives. Credits Include... Star Trek Continues starring Jason Isaacs When the Train Stops starring John de Lancie Yesterday Was a Lie starring Peter Mayhew Contre-Coup starring Rekha Sharma Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “8 Questions Every Writer and Advocate Should Ask A Producer Before Signing” at https://greaterandgrander.com/8-questions-every-writer-and-advocate-should-ask-a-producer-before-signing/ Music is Opheliea's Blues by Audionautix. Episode still image is provided by James Kerwin. Check Out James’ Website at www.JamesKerwin.com Check Out James’ Upcoming Feature Film www.contre-coup.com Follow James on Social Media: Facebook: @jameskerwin Bluesky: @jameskerwin.com Instagram: @thejameskerwin Threads: @thejameskerwin Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Opheliea's Blues by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ | |||
| The Simpsons and How A Filmmaker Stands Out, Bill Schultz; S2 E21 | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:58:59 | |
Bill Schultz was born in New Jersey, USA. He is known for The Simpsons (1989), Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999) and True and the Rainbow Kingdom (2017). He’s worked for juggernauts like PBS, Fox, and many others, and is one of the few producers we’ve talked to about taking an entertainment company public. Credits Include... The Simpsons starring Dan Castellaneta, Anne Hathaway, and Paul Rudd King Of The Hill starring Mike Judge, and Brendan Fraser Ed, Edd n Eddy starring Sam Vincent True and the Rainbow Kingdom starring Michela Luci Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Sweet Georgia Brown by Latché Swing. Episode still image is from The Simpsons, owned by The Walt Disney Company. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| TokyoPop Founder & Producer, Stuart J. Levy; S2 E20 | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:52:53 | |
Stu Levy is an international entrepreneur, producer, director and writer across mediums including graphic novels, film, television and new media. Founder of the pioneering media company TOKYOPOP, Stu is known for establishing the manga market in North America.
Credits Include... Priest starring Paul Bettany and Lily Collins Riding Shotgun starring Jessy Schram Pray for Japan starring Kyôka Suzuki Street Fury starring Elisabeth Hoekstra Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Shalom And Salaam by Mark Saltman Episode still image is by provided by Xing.com. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Jared Vineyard, Producing A Kevin Sorbo Film; S2 E19 | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:45:37 | |
Jared Vineyard is a writer, producer, and director who creates for both film and stage. Jared is an alumnus of Western Michigan University, where he received a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing with emphases on playwriting and fiction. He was born and raised in Flint, MI but now lives in California, working from home except when he's on set. Check out his upcoming feature at LoadedDeckMovie.com Credits Include... Baby Doll starring Dominick Marrone Mummy Dearest starring Tara Reid Loaded Deck starring Kevin Sorbo and Quinton Aaron Super Shipping Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Rythme Gitan by Latché Swing. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Danny Glover’s Producing Partner, Carolyn McDonald; S2 E18 | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:58:13 | |
With a diverse career in the film industry, Carolyn McDonald continues to expand her creative disciplines. Some of her recent endeavors include, executive producing, co-writing and directing P.N.O.K., a short film featuring Irma P. Hall, Danny Glover, Robert Ri'chard and Elle Fanning, executive producing Country artist Big Kenny Alphin's (Big & Rich) documentary "Bearing Light" which aired on National Geographic Channel, directing the Shannon Sanders music video "Run" and co-writing the comedy "Return of the Sweetbirds" from her story for 20th Century Fox. You can also check out Carolyn in Film Festival Radio about her new book “Light Needs Night” which she will be shooting a short film adaptation for in April. Connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/createdbycarolyn/ Credits Include... Buffalo Soldiers starring Danny Glover America’s Dream starring Wesley Snipes Freedom Song starring David Strathairn Fly starring Bruce Boxleitner Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Snowbound by Dennis Mitcheltree. Episode still image is from the film Buffalo Soldiers, owned by Turner Pictures and TNT, Director of Photography William Wages. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube | |||
| Positive Thinking, Positive Attitude, Melissa Friedman; S2 E17 | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:35:07 | |
On this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Melissa Friedman who has produced TV Series, including The Bay and Smiley. We discuss the importance of having a good attitude when you’re first starting out, dealing with insecurities in the entertainment industry, and the one reality show that almost killed her. Melissa began her career in the reality TV space in New York, before moving out to Los Angeles, and also previously served as Vice President and Chair of the Producers Guild, AP Council. Credits Include... The Bay starring Eric Nelson and Vivica A. Fox A Day in the Life of Plain Jen starring Larry Mathews and Carrie Lynn Certa Smiley starring John Moran Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead starring Phil Staples Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Hungaria by Latché Swing Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| David Greenberg, Making Movies in the City of Brotherly Love; S2 E16 | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:36:31 | |
David J. Greenberg is a producer, writer, and director, as well as a screenwriting professor from Philadelphia. His feature film "Stomping Ground" premiered at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival and will be released by Breaking Glass Pictures. He has written over 60 features including "What Matters Most" (2011) and "Used To Love Her" (2015) as well as the documentaries "Bonnie & Clyde: Lovers on the Run" and "Celebrity Skin." He is in post-production on the documentary "22 Indictments," which he directed. He is the author of the book Screenwriting For Micro-budget Films, published by Routledge Press. He produced the feature "Seclusion" in Spring 2021 and "The Missing" in 2022. Purchase his book on Amazon, Screenwriting for Micro-Budget Films: Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Reverse Engineering Your Screenplay Visit his main website https://DavidJGreenberg.com/ Credits Include... What Matters Most starring Elise Falanga Seclusion starring Mariela Hill American Zealot starring Lynda Williams Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Boogaloo by Bob Hart. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/ricardo-tomasz Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Commercial Video Production with Sabrina Oertle, Own Your Own Confidence; S2 E15a | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:35:19 | |
Sabrina Oertle is known for Kontaxt (2021) and Nostalgia. Her life’s journey has taken her from Ontario in the inland empire, to the District Attorney’s office, to producing commercials in Santa Barbara, to now running her own feature development and production company. Credits Include... Kontaxt starring Christa B. Allen Read along with Sabrina, The Deal: A Novel of Hollywood. Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Água de Côco by Jose Corte-Real. Episode still image is by rostovtsevayu on Depositphotos.com. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Joelle Sellner, Super Women; S2 E14 | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:41:54 | |
Joelle began her writing career as an advertising copywriter, creating award-winning campaigns for brands like In-N-Out Burger, Kleenex and Lexus. Since making the jump to screenwriting, she's written several romantic comedy and family telefilms including Hallmark Channel's Paris, Wine and Romance. An experienced animation writer, Joelle's series credits include Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Ben 10: Omniverse, DC Super Hero Girls and LEGO Friends. She also created the adult animated series Superslackers for 420TV. She is also a graduate of the Warner Bros. Sitcom Writers Workshop and Best Screenplay winner at the La Femme Film Festival.
Credits Include... Saving Christmas Spirit starring Ashley Newbrough The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes starring Dawn Olivieri Teen Titans starring Judge Reinhold Jackie Chan Adventures starring Jackie Chan Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Julianne (The Night We Met) by Evan Hodges. Episode still image is from DC Superhero Girls, a production of DC Comics, and Warner Brothers. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Saturn Award Winner, Luke Hemsworth Starring, ENCOUNTER, Directed by Paul Salamoff; S2 E13 | 29 Dec 2022 | 01:05:53 | |
Award-winning filmmaker Paul J Salamoff has been working for over 30 years in Film, TV, Video Games and Commercials as a Writer, Producer, Director, Executive, Comic Creator, Storyboard Artist and Make-Up FX Artist.
Salamoff is the author of ON THE SET: The Hidden Rules of Movie Making Etiquette (Now in its 4th Edition) and the graphic novels Discord, Tales of Discord, Hired Guns, Logan’s Run and issues of Vincent Price Presents. His short stories and essays have been included in acclaimed anthologies including MIDIAN UNMADE: Tales From Clive Barker’s Nightbreed and THE CYBERPUNK NEXUS: Exploring The Blade Runner Universe and he is a two-time Bram Stoker Award Nominee.
Salamoff teaches screenwriting at THE NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY and made his feature-film directorial debut with ENCOUNTER, a multi award-winning Sci-Fi/Drama based on his original screenplay that stars Luke Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Cheryl Texiera and Tom Atkins. ENCOUNTER won “Best Independent Film” at The 46th Annual SATURN Awards. Official Website: www.paulsalamoff.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/paul.salamoff Twitter: @PaulSalamoff Mastodon: @PaulSalamoff Credits Include... Encounter starring Luke Hemsworth Cemetery Gates starring Greg Nicotero The Last Breath... starring Sandra Ha Ultraman starring Bill Mumy
V.P. of Production (BOLD Films) - Legion, Bobby, Starship Troopers: Marauder V.P. of Production (David Lancaster Prod.) - Wes Craven’s The Breed, Hollow Man 2
WRITER Encounter Alien Siege The St. Francisville Experiment
SPECIAL MAKE-UP FX Secondhand Lions Scary Movie 2 Me, Myself & Irene There’s Something About Mary Batman & Robin Ed Wood Critters 3 & 4 Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Snowbound by Dennis Mitcheltree Episode still image is from the movie Encounter, starring Luke Hemsworth, cinematographer Denton Adkinson, and EPK producer Cody Taft. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| John Heinsen, To Boldly Produce Where No One Has Produced Before; S2 E12 | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:01:09 | |
Producer John Heinsen focuses on the development of TV, film and multi-platform projects through his company Bunnygraph. He sits on the Executive Committee of the Producers Peer Group of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences as well as the Influencer Advisory Board of Sparks & Honey (Omnicom). Previously John served as Vice President, New Media for the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and was founding Co-Chair of the Guild's VR Task Force and Mobile Committee. Originally from Chicago, he is a Graduate of the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory and the University of Arizona. Check out John’s work at: Credits Include... Return to Le Cateau 1917 (Documentary) The Annual Academy Awards starring Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, and Seth MacFarlane Lone Hunter starring Tom Choi The Mongolian Connection starring Kaiwi Lyman Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Snowbound by Dennis Mitcheltree Episode still image is from Manabu.eu. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Joe Zaso, Blood And Himbos; S3 E-11 | 08 May 2025 | 00:46:43 | |
Joe Zaso is a celebrated independent film actor, producer, and director known for his unforgettable work in cult horror, sci-fi, and action movies. With a career spanning over three decades, Joe has become a staple of the indie film scene, starring in and producing countless low-budget classics that have earned global fan followings. Inspired by Italian horror masters and the gritty charm of DIY filmmaking, Joe Zaso has carved out a unique space in genre cinema, working both in front of and behind the camera. He is also a trained chef, having studied at the Institute of Culinary Education, bringing creativity and precision to every project he touches. Whether battling creatures on screen or building movies from the ground up, Joe Zaso proves that passion, perseverance, and a love for storytelling are the true keys to success. Credits Include... Seven Hells starring Helen Rogers and Tyler Rossell 5 Dead on the Crimson Canvas starring Edoardo Ballerini Nikos the Impaler starring Felissa Rose The Wolf of Wall Street starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jon Bernthal Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “13 Classic Movie Monsters in the Public Domain: A Goldmine for Creative Business Marketing” at https://greaterandgrander.com/13-classic-movie-monsters-in-the-public-domain-a-goldmine-for-creative-business-marketing/ Music is Kumasi Groove by Kevin MacLeod. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Kumasi Groove by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100183 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ | |||
| Summer Moore, The Pandemic and Other Disasters; S2 E11 | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:58:18 | |
Summer grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she fell in love with showbiz performing theatre. She then moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. Go Trojans! She’s written numerous screenplays and is a member of the Producers Guild of America. Follow her on Instagram @thesummerofhappiness Follow her on Twitter @summermoore Her website is www.SumSmiles.com Credits Include... Pandemic Pillow Talk starring Eric Roberts, Brian Gross, and Eliza Roberts The Warning starring Pleasant Wayne As In Kevin starring Kasia Szarek Content Warning; Discussion of Sexual Assault in this episode. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 Or, go to https://www.Rainn.org/Resources for 24/7 phone and chat options in English and Spanish. Music is Menilmontant by Latché Swing. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Emily Coupe, Show Up and Do Something; S2 E10 | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:34:01 | |
Emily Coupe is an Australian born Eurasian actress turned producer, who has worked consistently in both Australia and Los Angeles. Credits Include... The Crossroads starring Nick Ballard The New Hands starring Felissa Rose Lilith starring Vernon Wells Website: www.emilycoupe.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilycoupe/ Facebook: https://m2.facebook.com/emilymeicoupe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/emilycoupe Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is “Julianne (The Night We Met)” by Evan Hodges. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater and Grander. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Jeremy Daniel Davis, Producing a Nicolas Cage Movie; S2 E9 | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:53:52 | |
Jeremy Daniel Davis is an actor, writer and producer. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 2nd. Most recently he produced a film called, Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage, Emily Tosta, and Beth Grant. Check out Jeremy’s YouTube channel, with Behind The Scenes footage from the movie: https://www.youtube.com/user/standalonejd Credits Include... Willy’s Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Music is Sweet Georgia Brown by Latché Swing. Episode still image credit goes to Screen Media, from Willy’s Wonderland, still photographer Nick Romanelli, and cinematographer David Newbert. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Announcement! Season 2, Cycle 2 is Coming! | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:01:41 | |
Ladies and gentleman, by an overwhelming demand, The Producers Lounge podcast, Season 2 is coming back and coming back strong. Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| The Uterus of Production; S1 E16 B | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:15:49 | |
Tony Lund (producer on Through The Wormhole) sits down to talk about his trials and tribulations in Hollywood, and how he found the most pivotal show of his career by attending the Playboy Mansion. Credits Include... Through The Wormhole starring Morgan Freeman Fun Size Horror: Volume One starring Guy Perry and Lance Reddick Breakthrough starring Jason Bateman and Adrien Brody The Story of God with Morgan Freeman starring Morgan Freeman Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| I WILL PUNCH YOU IN YOUR FACE FOR YOUR MONEY!; S1 E20 | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:11:03 | |
Elijah Senn sits down to talk about old projects they worked on together, and also talks about his DIT work on the side in order to make a living. Like us on Facebook. Credits Include... Educated starring Alex Weber 500 Feet starring Jake Bucher Fade Away starring Cat Del Re Lonely City starring Jennifer Bouchard Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| A Glimpse Behind the Interactive Curtain; S1 E4 | 26 May 2022 | 00:51:10 | |
Andy Dunn (Executive Producer in interactive media) sits down to talk about how he developed projects for Apple, Steven Spielberg, the California Science Center, and other major studios around Hollywood. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Suite 909 and Police Investigations; S1 E2 | 19 May 2022 | 01:07:15 | |
Walt Disney once said, “A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive.” Tonight we sit down with Adam Kuyt & Eric Goldrich, producing partners and entrepreneurs. Credits Include... Blackstone starring J.K. Simmons Look Away starring Jason Isaac and Mira Sorvino Every 40 Years starring Fred Willard Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Pitching and Film Packaging Your Film Projects; S1 E25 | 12 May 2022 | 00:51:05 | |
Donna Wheeler (producer of DEATH OF A SALESWOMAN) sits down to talk about how she develops projects and reverse engineers projects to determine the best packaging for a low-budget film. Donna Wheeler is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, artist, and closet-poet. Credits Include... Death of a Saleswoman starring Ursula Burton Tupperware Women starring Marci Simon Pococurante starring Naomi Grossman The Girl Next Door starring Deborah Lemen Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Production Insurance, and Flipping an 80-mph Speed-Boat; S1 E24 | 05 May 2022 | 00:37:36 | |
Josh Webber sits down to discuss balancing independent filmmaking and corporate projects, and also discovered what happens when you flip an 80 mph speed boat. Never Heard starring Karrueche Tran Secrets of Deception starring Tom Sizemore There Is Many Like Us starring Eric Roberts A Broken Code starring Skye P. Marshall Music is Snowbound by Dennis Mitcheltree. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Animators, Ciro Nieli; S3 E-10 | 01 May 2025 | 01:02:57 | |
Ciro Nieli is an award-winning animation director, producer, and showrunner best known for his work on Teen Titans (Cartoon Network), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon), and The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (Marvel/Disney). With over two decades in the animation industry, Ciro has developed original animated series, directed storyboard tests, and led creative teams at major studios including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Warner Bros. A Philadelphia native turned Los Angeles animation powerhouse, he brings insider knowledge on pitching animated shows, building story worlds, and surviving the realities of studio life. Credits Include... Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles starring Ashley Johnson Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! starring Tara Strong Teen Titans starring Jason Marsden The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes starring J.K. Simmons Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “6 Lessons I Wish I Knew in Film School (That’ll Actually Get You Hired)” at https://greaterandgrander.com/6-lessons-i-wish-i-knew-in-film-school-thatll-actually-get-you-hired/ Music is Big Blues by Audionautix. Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on GreaterAndGrander.com Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Big Blues by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ | |||
| Derrial Christon, Black Hollywood Live and African American Media; S1 Eps 22 | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:53:43 | |
Derrial Christon (producer of Black Hollywood Live with Maria Menounos) sits down to talk about how he built his career after leaving a secure corporate job and also helped co-found with Maria Menounos, the online network Black Hollywood. Inside the Black Actors Studio starring Taye Diggs Entertainment Tonight Canada starring Julie Gardner and Zendaya
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| Why Winnie The Pooh Sucks! S1 E1 | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:23:30 | |
Annie Besant was a prominent British activist and organizer in the 19th century who said, “Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure in which you are setting out into an unknown country, to meet many a joy, to find many a comrade, to win and lose many a battle." Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Line Producing 101; S1 Eps 8 | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:17:53 | |
Stephen Marinaccio has gained experience working in various leadership positions on feature films, television and reality productions since 1990. With a background working in development, production, post and marketing; shooting worldwide in 13 countries, Marinaccio understands the details of movie making, at every level. | |||
| Chapman University & Dodge College Part 2; S1 E11 | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:05:07 | |
Scott Arundale (producer of LUCKY BASTARD and AN AMBUSH OF GHOSTS) shows us around the new Dodge College facilities before speaking to a class of eager young film student producers, and subsequently crushes their dreams. Rambo III starring Sylvester Stallone Young Sherlock Holmes starring Sophie Ward Lucky Bastard starring Patrick Tatten and Lorin Doctor The Gold Cup starring Wood Harris and Mark Boone Junior Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Chapman University & Dodge College Part 1; S1 E10 | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:01:34 | |
Scott Arundale (producer of LUCKY BASTARD and AN AMBUSH OF GHOSTS) shows us around the new Dodge College facilities before speaking to a class of eager young film student producers, and subsequently crushes their dreams. Credits Include... Rambo III starring Sylvester Stallone Young Sherlock Holmes starring Sophie Ward Lucky Bastard starring Patrick Tatten and Lorin Doctor The Gold Cup starring Wood Harris and Mark Boone Junior Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Let’s Talk Turkey; S1 E18 | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:10:55 | |
Adanna Kenlow (producer of stage, web content, and film) sits down to talk shop and ask advice on non-profits, legal entities, and film markets. Adanna Kenlow is an actress and producer in Long Beach. Mara Gets Drunk starring Todd Zing Different Eye starring Derrel Maury Shadow of the Monarch starring Stef Dawson The Russian Roulette starring Kristen Marie Kelly Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| An Adventure In Cannes, S1 E3 | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:09:47 | |
Shelaagh Ferrell is an actress and producer, known for One Love (2003), The Power of Three (2011) and Nelson's Column (1994). One Love starring Idris Elba Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Negotiation 101; S1 E21 | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:51:11 | |
We sit down with Zachary Kamen to discuss what he learned at a recent Negotiation Workshop. Zachary graduated from Chapman University, studying Film Production with an emphasis in Producing. He has worked on projects such as, Constantine, and LOST, before beginning his producing career, which includes producing feature films, as well as being an in house producer for Buzzfeed. Teacher starring David Dastmalchian and Kevin Pollack Timeless starring Wendy Wilkins Shadow Wars starring Hiram A. Murray Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| Sizzle Reels and Reality TV; S1 E26 | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:01:41 | |
Ken Pisani has produced, written, and directed a variety of scripted and unscripted sports, comedy, reality, documentary, and kids programming, earning two Emmy nominations. (He remains bitter about losing.) Ken has sold network pilots, sizzle reels, and optioned various projects. Unexpected Justice: The Rise of John Paul Stevens Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black starring David Alan Grier and Lewis Black The 2nd Annual Geekie Awards starring Doug Jones and Stan Lee Stump'd starring Kelli Berglund Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways | |||
| CES! Consumer Electronics Show; S1 Eps 19 | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:08:58 | |
Erin Stack (actress, model, and comedienne) travels to CES (Consumer Electronics Expo) to see what the latest trends are hitting the market. International CES, more commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association. Held in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada, United States, the event typically hosts presentations of new products and technologies in the consumer electronics industry. | |||
| Evette Vargas, From Rent to Red Carpets: The Hustle That Took Over Cannes; S3 E9 | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:50:41 | |
Evette Vargas is an award-winning writer, director, and producer featured in Forbes and named an Artist to Watch by The New York Times. She’s created content for Amazon, MTV, Bravo, and interactive experiences for Fast and Furious, Lord of the Rings, Madonna, and Wu-Tang Clan. Her digital series Dark Prophet, starring Henry Rollins, was Emmy-contending. Vargas currently serves as TV Development Executive at Hidden Empire Film Group, and hosts the New Hollywood Clubhouse podcast. A champion for inclusion, she founded The Writers Room 5050 to empower underrepresented voices. Bronx-born and storytelling-obsessed, she’s also a recovering NYC ad art director with a killer shoe collection. Credits Include... Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Chronicles: Chapter 2 starring Method Man Dark Prophet starring Henry Rollins The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age starring Cate Blanchett and Sir Ian McKellen Bottle Monster starring Claudia Wells Confessions starring Cherise Boothe, and Winner of the Cannes Short Film Audience Award Evette’s Official site is https://www.IndigoReignfilms.com/ HOW TO CREATE A STORY FRANCHISE with JEFF GOMEZ and EVETTE VARGAS! - https://www.instagram.com/theevettevargas/p/CkZkEkcp_YR/ Follow her on IG: @theevettevargas Follow her on TikTok: @theevettevargas Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evette-vargas-361394/ Please like and subscribe, it helps us out a lot. You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “5 Creative Advocacy Lessons I Learned from Rebecca Sugar (And Why They Matter for Your Brand)” at https://greaterandgrander.com/5-creative-advocacy-lessons-i-learned-from-rebecca-sugar-and-why-they-matter-for-your-brand/ Music is Sideways Samba by Audionautix. Episode still image is from Confessions by Digital Reign Productions. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - https://greaterandgrander.com/tag/the-producers-lounge-podcast/ Sideways Samba by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ | |||
| International Film Financing, and Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls; S1 Eps 23 | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:16:35 | |
Sarah Kinga Smith (European producer) sits down to talk about how she developed projects and sought international film financing at film markets and also discovered the difference between passion and sentiment. | |||
| Sean Akers and Corey Moosa of BANSHEE CHAPTER; S1 Eps 15 | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:18:14 | |
Corey Moosa and Sean Akers (producers of The Banshee Chapter and Margin Call) sit down to talk about how they developed projects for Before The Door, the joint company they have with partners Neal Dodson and Zachary Quinto. | |||
| Steve Stoliar, Raised Eyebrows w/ Groucho Marx; S2 E8 | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:13:20 | |
Steve Stoliar is a writer and producer, as well as author of the book and screenplay RAISED EYEBROWS, to start production soon with Geoffrey Rush, Sienna Miller, and Charlie Plummer. As a writer, he has also penned episodes of “Murder, She Wrote”, “Simon & Simon”, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati”, and “Sliders”, to name a few. Additionally, he has written, produced, and narrated a number of pop-culture documentaries on the Beatles, the Three Stooges, and other subjects. Credits Include... Raised Eyebrows starring Geoffrey Rush, Sienna Miller, and Charlie Plummer Inside the Marx Brothers starring Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo Marx and Paulette Goddard Murder She Wrote starring Angela Lansbury Check out Steve’s website at stevestoliar.com/shop Announcement in Deadline for RAISED EYEBROWS Music is Piano by Jota a Ene Additional Music is “Hello, I Must Be Going” from the movie, Animal Crackers, music by Harry Ruby, Lyrics by Bert Kalmar, Sung by Groucho Marx, Margaret Dumont and chorus Episode still image is the cover of RAISED EYEBROWS, with original photo by Drew Friedman. Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander Register and Get a Free List of Special Info on Jobs in Hollywood - http://greaterandgrander.com/special-job-openings-giveaways Check out past episodes and bonus content on the Greater & Grander website - http://greaterandgrander.com/tag/producers-lounge-podcast | |||
| Riots and Snowboards and Kickstarter, OH MY!; S1 Eps 5 | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:21:08 | |
Jacob Oelman (professional Preditor and producer of ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE) sits down to talk about how he developed his own business and what happened when his feature E.D.C.E. erupted in a riot on Hollywood Blvd. Credits Include... Learning to See: The World of Insects Dear Sidewalk starring Michelle Forbes Electric Daisy Carnival Experience starring Travis Barker and Will.i.am New Kids on the Block: Coming Home starring Donnie Wahlberg Music is Julianne (The Night We Met) by Evan Hodges (EvanHodgesMusic.com). Follow Us on Social Media! Greater & Grander on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GreaterGrander Greater & Grander on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GreaterGrander | |||