The Producers Lounge (a production of Greater & Grander productions) is an interview style podcast with media creators from around the world; an intimate discussion with storytellers about the craft and art of producing, but in a laid back and relaxed atmosphere, with a martini in one hand, and a cigar in another. You can follow us on any of the social media handle @GreaterGrander, or go directly to Greater and Grander dot com, to find out more. We’ll be having independent producers, television producers, writer-showrunners, you name it! We’re your one stop shop for producing tips and tricks, as well as war stories from the front lines of filmmaking. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GreaterGrander
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Kirsten Beyer is a bestselling science fiction author, television writer, and executive producer who has become one of the defining creative voices behind the modern Star Trek universe. She first made her mark with the acclaimed Star Trek: Voyager relaunch novels before moving into television, where she served as a writer and producer on Star Trek: Discovery, co-created Star Trek: Picard, and continues shaping the franchise as a producer and writer on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Known for her deep command of Star Trek canon, character-driven storytelling, and expertise in navigating passionate fan communities, Beyer brings decades of experience in television writing, show development, and franchise world-building to this episode of the Producers Lounge Podcast.
Credits Include...
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy starring Zoë Steiner
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds starring Jack Quaid
Star Trek: Discovery starring Shazad Latif
Star Trek: Picard starring Isa Briones and Patrick Stewart
Star Trek Khan Audiodrama - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLufIO1FTWFz9xlo7FjljdqUtq6jMlsOL9
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Watch on Paramount Plus - https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star-trek-starfleet-academy/
Inside Dropout TV || Kyle Rohrbach, Producers Lounge
Saison 3 · Épisode 25
jeudi 26 février 2026 • Durée 01:04:15
Kyle Rohrbach is Head of Production and Executive Producer at Dropout, where he has helped build some of the most successful comedy and unscripted series in digital television. With more than a decade in new media and television production, Kyle has played a central role in scaling hit formats like Game Changer and launching breakout series including Very Important People and Smartypants. His work focuses on developing sustainable production pipelines, leading high-performing crews, and delivering innovative variety and alternative programming for streaming audiences.
A national active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Kyle specializes in unscripted television production, comedy format development, multi-camera studio workflows, and digital-first content strategy. He is passionate about building future-focused production teams and shaping scalable systems that support long-running, talent-driven series.
Credits Include...
Game Changer starring Giancarlo Esposito
Make Some Noise starring Lisa Gilroy
Very Important People starring Vic Michaelis
Dimension 20 starring Matthew Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan
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You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “What I Learned Traveling Across the Country by Train: 12 Hard Truths About Control, Cost & Storytelling” at https://greaterandgrander.com/what-i-learned-traveling-across-the-country-by-train-12-hard-truths-about-control-cost-storytelling/
The Bachelor and The Amazing Race || Suju Vijayan, The Producers Lounge
Saison 3 · Épisode 24
jeudi 19 février 2026 • Durée 01:00:24
Suju Vijayan is an accomplished television and film producer, director, and writer with a career spanning nearly three decades across documentary, reality television, and narrative film. She is best known for her senior story producer work on major franchises such as The Bachelor and The Amazing Race, as well as her consulting story producer role on HBO’s Gaming Wall St. Vijayan has built a reputation for shaping complex, character-driven narratives in unscripted and nonfiction formats, combining editorial precision with strong story architecture. Her credits also include directing and writing the feature film The Playback Singer, producing and directing multiple episodes of the documentary series Intimate Portrait, and contributing to culturally and socially focused television specials. With deep experience in story development, post-production, and on-the-ground production, Suju Vijayan is recognized as a versatile storyteller trusted with high-profile, narrative-driven projects across film and television.
Producing Comedy in the Algorithm Age: Reem Edan on Content, Culture, and Creative Control
Saison 3 · Épisode 23
jeudi 12 février 2026 • Durée 43:43
Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American content creator, award-winning writer and internationally touring stand-up comedian known for her unique brand of “Muslim-ennial” humor.
Since leaving a career in film marketing to focus on comedy, Reem has participated in several prestigious programs including the: NBC Late Night Writing Workshop, MGM Writing Program, Disney Television Discovers Talent Showcase, and Warner Bros / Rooster Teeth Digital Creators Workshop. She was also invited to attend a program at MIT for influencers using their platforms for change.
Her more recent credits include performing in Arabic on ShahidVIP’s "Stand Up Sketch Show”; Fail Army’s “Stand-up Fails” and “Fail News”; and starring in several digital campaigns for FOX (“Family Guy,” “The Great North”), TBS (“Chad”), Warner Bros (“DC”) and Universal (alongside Elizabeth Banks to promote “Pitch Perfect 3”).
Reem has penned memes and jokes for the official social media pages of: "Tom & Jerry," "Scooby Doo," and "Looney Tunes"; is a two-time scholarship recipient at the Groundlings; and was named one of Bustle’s “5 Muslim Women Comedians to Get You Through Social Distancing.”
Credits Include...
Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase starring Jess Darrow
Make America Laugh Again starring Ramy Youssef
Promo Life starring Stefania Spampinato
Things Are Going Great for Me with J. Claude Deering starring Chris Pine
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You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “The 4 Comedy Spoof Formats You Need To Know” at https://greaterandgrander.com/the-4-comedy-spoof-formats-you-need-to-know/
From Nigeria to Hollywood: Storytelling, Survival, and Cinema with Ebiye Ikuku
Saison 3 · Épisode 22
jeudi 5 février 2026 • Durée 01:05:07
Born and raised in Warri, Southern Nigeria, Oboatarhe Ebiye Ikuku (Ebi Ikuku) is an executive producer, writer, director, and journalist. At 16, she moved to London to study journalism at the University of Lincoln, where early work with outlets including BBC Radio shaped her research-driven approach to storytelling.
At 21, she relocated to Los Angeles, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking Production from the New York Film Academy, followed by formal acting training at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory. In 2020, Ebi founded A-Bee Film Productions, a production company headquartered in California, producing short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries with a focus on socially grounded narratives.
Her work spans development through post-production, and she has gained hands-on industry experience on award-winning projects, including the Netflix feature Silverton Siege. Through her films, Ebi explores identity, power, and resilience, using cinematic storytelling as a tool for cultural dialogue.
Pink Panther, Hanna-Barbera, and Disney with Deborah Todd || Producers Lounge
Saison 3 · Épisode 21
jeudi 29 janvier 2026 • Durée 56:24
Deborah Todd is an award-winning writer, game designer, producer, director, and science content executive with more than 35 years of experience creating high-impact, multi-platform media at the intersection of storytelling, technology, education, and life sciences. A pioneer in children’s entertainment and serious games, she has designed, written, or produced 30+ published titles—three reaching over one million users—and worked with major brands and studios including Disney, Google, PBS Kids, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Fox, MGM/UA, and Discovery. Deborah is the author of acclaimed books spanning healthcare, science, education, and game design, including Game Design: From Blue Sky to Green Light (a Game Developer Front Line Awards Top Five Industry Book) and Palliative Care: A Holistic Approach to Life-Limiting Disease. With deep expertise in AI, biotech, biopharma, genomics, neuroscience, environmental sustainability, and clinical trials, she specializes in translating complex science into compelling content across video, games, books, and digital platforms. A Producers Guild of America member and former WGAw leader, Deborah is also a founding executive board member of the Girls STEAM Institute, an international speaker at events like GDC and E3, and holds an MA in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University.
You can donate to Girls STEAM Institute and help change the world at https://girlsteaminstitute.org/give/
Credits Include...
The Pink Panther starring Matt Frewer
Anastasia: Adventures with Pooka and Bartok starring Meg Ryan
101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor starring Corey Burton
Let's Explore the Airport starring Jim Cissell
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You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “14 Hanukkah Movie Ideas for Kids That Turn Culture Into Cinematic Advocacy” at https://greaterandgrander.com/14-hanukkah-movie-ideas-for-kids-that-turn-culture-into-cinematic-advocacy/
Robin Williams, Don Rickles, and the Art of Storytelling with W. Vito Montone || Producers Lounge
Saison 3 · Épisode 20
jeudi 22 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:22:42
W. Vito Montone is an award-winning multi-platform producer, founder, and strategist with over 30 years of experience in entertainment, education, healthcare, financial, and technology in B-to-B and B-to-C models. He has worked with Disney, General Motors, and Paramount, producing for stage, television, live events, and digital platforms that have grossed over $100M. He co-founded BrandU® and Brandom® to help founders achieve "extreme clarity" and exponential growth.
Find out more about Vito here, https://url.brandom.agency/Growth-Clinic
Growth topics:
decision process
delegation
handling areas outside your zone of genius
future thinking
ego-led leadership
handling exposed business communication flaws
systems and process approach
hiring mindset
unseen blocks of a plateau
scaling barriers
Come with questions, get answers from a 30+ year veteran, a ” learned Professor” so to speak. Not an elevated lecture, but a candid conversation intended to address your situation.
A follow-up assessment to take you further will be available, designed to get you out of the way of your exponential business growth.
Credits Include...
Animated Storybook starring Don Rickles
MathQuest starring Robin Williams
Hades Challenge starring Keith David
Entertainment Atlanta
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Jennifer Lopez, Netflix, and an Oscar; LeLoni Smith’s Wild Producer Story || Producers Lounge
Saison 3 · Épisode 19
jeudi 15 janvier 2026 • Durée 53:59
LeLoni Smith is a Los Angeles–based documentary producer and former Netflix Documentary Films executive known for high-impact nonfiction storytelling. Her credits include Halftime starring Jennifer Lopez, the Oscar-winning The Elephant Whisperers, and Netflix originals such as Kangaroo Valley and Racionais MC’s: From the Streets of São Paulo.
With a background in journalism, Smith rose from unscripted TV research and production roles to become a Manager at Netflix, where she helped develop globally recognized documentaries. A passionate mentor and industry advisor, she supports emerging filmmakers through career strategy and personal branding, inspired by the media legacy of Oprah Winfrey.
On The Producers Lounge Podcast, LeLoni Smith shares insights on breaking into Netflix, overcoming rejection, and building a sustainable career in film and television.
Credits Include...
Halftime starring Tom Hanks and Jennifer Lopez
Kangaroo Valley starring Sarah Snook
Stamped from the Beginning starring Leer Leary
Racionais MC's: From the Streets of São Paulo starring Georgina Elizabeth Okon
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You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “9 Foreign Equivalents to Shakespeare in 7 Languages: Global Storytelling Lessons for Brands That Want to Stand Out” at https://greaterandgrander.com/9-foreign-equivalents-to-shakespeare-in-7-languages-global-storytelling-lessons-for-brands-that-want-to-stand-out/
Music is Faster Does It by Kevin MacLeod.
How To Make Money Off Your Short Films with Trey McClarnon; S3 E18
Saison 3 · Épisode 18
jeudi 8 janvier 2026 • Durée 59:06
Trey McClarnon is a Nashville native with a unique combination of skills and background. Trey is an experienced writer, producer, and filmmaker. Trey co-founded Best Part Productions with his brother, Chad, in Nashville in 2010. Since that time, Trey has produced numerous commercial and music videos. Additionally, Trey has co-written and produced original independent films through Best Part Productions.
Credits Include...
The Heart Brake starring Beverly D'Angelo
The Other People starring Jason Marsden and Lyndie Greenwood
Cruel Hearts starring Melora Hardin
Aembras starring Dean Shortland
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Find Out More About Trey At...
Beverly D’Angelo, Brittany Curran, Joey Lawrence & Courtney D’Angelo Join Romance ‘The Heart Brake’ - https://deadline.com/2025/05/beverly-dangelo-brittany-curran-joey-lawrence-the-heart-brake-1236408391/
Th Other People - https://www.bestpartproductions.com/the-other-people
You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “6 Necessary Pitch Materials Every Media Property Needs (and 5 More That Are Nice To Have) to Stand Out in Film & Entertainment” at https://greaterandgrander.com/?p=6814&preview=true
Music is Acoustic Blues by Audionautix.
Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on Greater & Grander.
How Smart Producers Manage Budgets, People, and Pressure with Marc Fusco; S3 E17
Saison 3 · Épisode 17
jeudi 1 janvier 2026 • Durée 50:56
With over 20 years experience in film & video production, Marc launched his career Co-Producing & Directing the award winning Feature Film, AFTER ROBERTO, released in 2005 and filmed in Northern Italy. Marc has worked as a Producer, Creative Director, Production Manager, 1st & 2nd A.D., and Art Department Coordinator for Studio, Network and Independent projects. Most notably, in the Art Dept. for two Will Ferrell Features, SEMI PRO & STEP BROTHERS. As well as Assistant Director/Associate Producer on the Horror Feature Film DEAD SEASON.
Marc is also an amateur puppeteer, fabricator, and member of the Los Angeles Guild of Puppetry!
Marc’s recent work has been in creative production of Commercial & Branded Content. Honored in leadership roles, Marc has worked with clients and brands including, NETFLIX, Disney, Amazon, ESPN, Paramount+, Verizon, Peacock, FX, Fox, Sony, Lionsgate, DIRECTV, Starbucks, Fedex Office, Hot Topic, Marc Jacobs, Aeropostale, Carl’s Jr., and National Geographic Learning.
Marc Fusco graduated from Emerson College with a BA in Film and Minor in Psychology, and has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in Film including an honorary induction into the Art, Literature & Culture Society of Genoa, Italy.
Credits Include...
Step Brothers starring Will Ferrell
Surrogates starring Bruce Willis
Semi-Pro starring Will Arnett
Cougar Club starring Kaley Cuoco
Marc’s Official Website: https://www.mfuscocreative.com/
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You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “10 Brilliant People Who Started Small: Why Powerful Visual Storytelling Helps Advocacy Brands Stand Out” at https://greaterandgrander.com/10-brilliant-people-who-started-small-why-powerful-visual-storytelling-helps-advocacy-brands-stand-out/
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Music is Faster Does it by Kevin Macleod.
Episode still image is the official logo of Dropout.TV
You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “Lights On, Budget Low: The Ultimate At-Home Short Film Production Guide for Small Brands” at https://greaterandgrander.com/lights-on-budget-low-the-ultimate-at-home-short-film-production-guide-for-small-brands/
You can also check out our accompanying article this week entitled “Bellatrix LeStrange Prequel Series: A Masterclass in Dark Branding, Visual Storytelling, and Strategic Media” at https://greaterandgrander.com/bellatrix-lestrange-prequel-series-a-masterclass-in-dark-branding-visual-storytelling-and-strategic-media/
Music is Opheliea's Blues by Audionautix.
Episode still image is by Ricardo Tomasz on https://GreaterAndGrander.com/tag/ricardo-tomasz.
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