Life in the Credits: Recent Episodes
Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Life in the Credits is an educational podcast where hosts Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm learn about the entertainment industry from the people who work in it. They discuss the guest's career, a feature film, and play a game. For anyone who dreams of working on movies, wants to learn about film making, or loves watching shows. Support us at Patreon and our shop.
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin Logo: Melissa Durkin Music Composer: Steve Trowbridge
DeWanda Wise, Actor, and Jeff Wadlow, Writer and Director, join Susan and Ben to discuss Imaginary, a 2024 horror movie. DeWanda shares what it’s like having a career as an actor for film, television, and theater. She discusses developing the character of Jessica, how she handles jump scare scenes, and the joy of working on Imaginary. DeWanda plays our “Killer Icons” game.
Jeff shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and director. He discusses developing the screenplay for Imaginary, his approach to directing a horror movie, and his favorite moments from making the film. Jeff plays our “Toying With Movies” game.
Follow DeWanda on Instagram @dewandawise and IMDb.
Follow Jeff on Instagram and Twitter @jeffwadlow and IMDb. Watch Imaginary on Lionsgate Premium Video on Demand and Amazon Prime. Watch on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital starting May 14. Keep up with all things Imaginary on Instagram and Twitter @imaginaryfilm and blumhouse.com.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Max Isaacson, Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Paradise, a 2024 action Western. Max shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and director of genre films. He discusses production design's influence on his directing, creating a postmodern take on the Western genre, and accidentally stealing the show at LCD Soundsystem’s final performance at Madison Square Garden. He also shares his favorite moments from the set of Paradise. Max plays our “Two Truths and a Bullet” game.
Follow Max on Instagram @maxisaacson83, Twitter @Brosismovies, or IMDb. Find more of Max’s work at brosismovies.com. Paradise is now streaming on Tubi. Keep up with the film on Instagram @paradisemoviefilm and Twitter @ParadiseMovie24.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Rhys Frake Waterfield, Director and Producer and Scott Chambers, Actor and Producer, join Susan and Ben to discuss Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, a 2024 horror film. Rhys and Scott share what it’s like having careers producing and directing indie horror films. They discuss turning their childhood stories into scary movies, designing big kills on indie budget, and dodging flaming chainsaws on set. Rhys and Scott play our “All Grown Up” game.
Follow Rhys on Instagram @rhys_frake_waterfield or IMDb. Follow Scott on Instagram @scottchambers_, Twitter @Scott_JChambers or IMDb. Find out more about Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 on Instagram @poohbloodandhoney as well as Twitter and TikTok @poohbandh. Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 will be playing in theaters nationwide via Fathom Events on March 26, 27, and 28. Purchase tickets at fathomevents.com.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Satu Majava, Filmmaker and Fixer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Close, a 2022 drama. Satu shares what it’s like having a career working as a fixer and producer in Finland. She discusses coordinating local resources for Somebody Feed Phil and Building Impossible, producing passion projects, and teaching international film crews how to brave Finland's environment. Satu plays our “Mad Props” game.
Follow Satu on Instagram @satumajava or IMDb.
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Life in Our Credits
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Phil Rosenthal, Showrunner, Producer, and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Mary Poppins, a 1964 musical comedy. Phil shares what it’s like having a career as a showrunner, producer, and writer for sitcoms and travel shows. He discusses using his own life stories for Everybody Loves Raymond, working with his brother Richard on Somebody Feed Phil, and launching the Naked Lunch podcast with his friend David Wild. Phil plays our “Everybody Loves Raymonds” game.
Follow Phil on Instagram and TikTok @phil.rosenthal, Twitter @PhilRosenthal, or IMDb. Somebody Feed Phil Season 7 premieres March 1 on Netflix. Listen to Naked Lunch on all major podcasting platforms. Purchase Somebody Feed Phil The Book and pre-order Just Try It wherever you buy books. Find out more about No Ordinary Campaign at noordinarycampaign.com. Keep up with all of Phil Rosenthal’s work, including his upcoming book tour, at philrosenthalworld.com
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Nicholaus Goossen, Director and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Drugstore June, a 2024 comedy. Nicholaus shares what it’s like having a career as a director and writer for film, TV, and music videos. He discusses creating Drugstore June with Esther Povitsky, working at Happy Madison Productions since it launched, and playing basketball with Adam Sandler on the set of The Wedding Singer. Nicholaus plays our “Unlikely Detectives” game.
Follow Nicholaus on Instagram and Twitter @nickgoossen or IMDb. Find more of his work at nickygoose.com, Drugstore June opens in select theaters February 23 and nationwide March 1. Find out more about the film at drugstorejune.com.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Angel Parker, Actress, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Friday, a 1995 comedy. Angel shares what it’s like having a career as an actress in television, film, commercials, and video games. She discusses landing her first major role on the TV show LabRats, the importance of finding a community of fellow creatives, and filming Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas at Dollywood in Tennessee. Angel plays our “Future Projects” game.
Follow Angel on Instagram @angelparkerla, Twitter @angelparker, or IMDb.
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Life in Our Credits
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Alex Roa, Director, Producer, and Fixer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Cronos, a 1992 horror film. Alex shares what it’s like having a career as a director, producer, and fixer for documentaries and travel shows. He discusses highlighting Mexico’s culture on Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and Somebody Feed Phil. He also describes starting his own production company, De Milagro Films. Alex plays our “Cult Classics” game.
Follow Alex on Instagram @alexroa, Facebook at Alex Roa Director, or IMDb. To see more of Alex’s work, visit alexroa.mx. Find out more about De Milagro Films at demilagrofilms.com.
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Jane M. Wagner, Director, Producer, and Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Searching, a 2018 thriller. Jane shares what it’s like having a career as a documentary filmmaker and reality TV producer. She discusses her first job with filmmaker Marc H. Simon, creating Break the Game with American gamer and speedrunner Narcissa Wright, and premiering her documentary at the Tribeca Festival. Jane plays our “Movie Verbs” game.
Follow Jane on Instagram @jwag_13, Twitter, @JaneMWagner or IMDb. Find out more about Break the Game on Twitter @BreakGameMovie, Instagram @breakthegamemovie and breakthegamemovie.com.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Britta von Schoeler, President of Broadway Video Enterprises (BVE) at Broadway Video, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Promising Young Woman, a 2020 thriller. Britta shares what it’s like having a career leading global strategy for Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video Enterprises. She discusses reuniting the cast of Kids in the Hall, developing Kate McKinnon’s audio comedy, Heads Will Roll, creating international partnerships for Saturday Night Live, and co-chairing the Creative Alliance, a coalition of creative and marketing agencies that supports nonprofit causes via Civic Nation. Britta plays our “Oh, What’s Her Name?” game.
Follow Britta on Instagram @brittavonschoeler, LinkedIn, or IMDb. Find Heads Will Roll and Yes We Cannabis on Audible. Learn more about Civic Nation at civicnation.org.
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Christian Becker, Writer and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Zodiac, a 2007 drama. Christian shares what it’s like having a career as an Associate Producer for documentaries and talk shows. He discusses working as an associate field producer for The Drew Barrymore Show, being a CBS page for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and producing a field segment with Millie Bobby Brown. Christian plays our “You’re Killin’ It” game.
Follow Christian on Instagram @christian_becker, Twitter @TheAmazingBeck, or IMDb.
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Madeline Moitozo, Founder and CEO of Juniper Media, joins Susan and Ben to discuss A League of Their Own, a 1992 comedy. Madeline shares what it’s like having a career creating social impact through storytelling. She discusses producing Indeed's campaign for fair chance hiring, working on the team that started Daily Vice, and driving a Buddhist nun to the Hollywood sign. Madeline plays our “A League Of Their Own Owns” game.
Follow Madeline on Instagram @madelinemoitozo, as well as Facebook and LinkedIn at Madeline Moitozo. Find more of her work at madeline-moitozo.com. Learn more about Juniper Media on Instagram @juniper_media or at juniper-media.com.
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Bill Oakley, Writer, Producer, and Influencer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss American Graffiti, a 1973 comedy. Bill shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and showrunner for The Simpsons and Mission Hill, as well as a food influencer. He discusses transitioning from staff writer to showrunner on The Simpsons, writing Space 1969, a retro sci-fi starring Natasha Lyonne, using social media to become “The Gordon Ramsey of Fast Food,” and founding The Steamed Hams Society. Bill plays our “Early Work” game.
Follow Bill on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @thatbilloakley, TikTok @thebilloakley, or IMDb. Join The Steamed Hams Society at SteamedHamsSociety.com. Find Bill’s audiobook, Space 1969, on Audible.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Hilary Young, Brand Strategist, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Royal Tenenbaums, a 2001 comedy. Hilary shares what it’s like having a career as a marketing consultant specializing in brand and content strategy. She discusses landing her first internship with Deborah Roberts at ABC News, working as Stephen Colbert’s assistant at the start of The Colbert Report, producing sponsored content at College Humor, and chilling with Willie Nelson at Radio City Music Hall. She also shares the challenges women face in the entertainment industry and what led her to start her own company, Hilary Young Creative. Hilary plays our “Lesser Known Work” game.
Follow Hilary on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @hilaryyoungcreative, Twitter @hyoungcreative, or IMDb. Find her work at hilaryyoungcreative.com.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Rheanna Sorenson, Senior Development Coordinator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Triangle of Sadness, a 2022 comedy drama. Rheanna shares what it’s like having a career as a Senior Development Coordinator in unscripted, reality television. She discusses working as a Paramount Studios Page, getting her foot in the door at The Late Late Show with James Corden, dealing with rejection in the pitch process, and working on Friends: The Reunion. Rheanna plays our “We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat” game.
Follow Rheanna on Instagram @rhe_sorenson or IMDb.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Jillian Maryonovich, Creative Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Rushmore, a 1998 comedy. Jillian shares what it’s like having a career on the entertainment side of politics. She discusses her role as the Creative Director in the Obama White House, the role that storytelling plays in politics, and her time as a Graphic Designer on Tooning Out the News. She also talks about running the official Rush fan club and teaching improv games at Camp David. Jillian plays our “Let’s Get Schooled” game.
Follow Jillian on Instagram and Twitter @jackrelax or IMDb. Find more of Jillian’s work at jackrelax.com. Keep up with everything Rush at rushcon.org
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Adam Abramson, Digital Executive Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Sandlot, a 1993 comedy. Adam shares what it’s like having a career as a Digital Executive Producer for The Late Late Show with James Corden. He discusses building the digital identity of The Late Late Show With James Corden from start to finish. He also talks about creating his own company, Row Z, and performing live band karaoke with Prince at the SNL 40th anniversary party. Adam plays our “You’re killing me, Smalls!” game.
Follow Adam on Instagram @adamsabramson, Twitter @AdamAbramson or IMDb. Find out more about Row Z at rowz.agency.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Bay Dariz and Phil Earnest, Directors, join Susan and Ben to discuss Pencils vs. Pixels, a 2023 documentary. Bay and Phil share what it’s like having a career as the directors and producers of Pencils vs. Pixels. They discuss the film's inspiration, sharing directing duties, meeting their animation heroes, and filming the interviews in Walt Disney’s former Los Angeles home. Bay and Phil play our “Animated Movie Minute” game.
Follow Bay on Instagram and Twitter @baydariz or IMDb. Follow Phil on Instagram and Twitter @philcreative or IMDB. Pencils vs. Pixels is out now on VOD. Find out more about the film at www.strikebackstudios.com/PENCILS-VS-PIXELS
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Alisha Zafar, Digital and Social Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Shrek 2, a 2004 animated comedy. Alisha shares what it’s like having a career as a producer on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She discusses the experience and network she gained while in the NBCUniversal Page Program, how the digital team maintains the voice of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert across social media platforms, and filming the digital segment “Feature Film Faves” with Ben Schwartz. Alisha plays our “Catch That Reference” game.
Follow Alisha on Instagram @alishasafari, Twitter @alisha_zafar, Tiktok @alisha.zafar, or her website www.alishazafar.com.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Brendan Bradley, Actor and SAG-AFTRA Strike Captain, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Young Frankenstein, a 1974 comedy. Brendan shares what it’s like having a career as “America’s Scrappy Storyteller." He discusses being Staples spokesperson, creating his live virtual reality theater productions, and establishing The Integrative Technology Lab with NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, his alma mater. He also explains the importance of the SAG-AFTRA Strike and volunteering as a strike captain. Brendan plays our “Movie Monster Mash” game.
Follow Brendan on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok @brendanabradley or IMDb.
Find out more about Brendan’s work at www.brendanabradley.com.
For more information about the SAG-AFTRA Strike, visit www.sagaftrastrike.org.
Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund at www.entertainmentcommunity.org.
Everyone can support the strike by walking the picket line.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Alyssa Feller, Writer and Script Coordinator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Devil Wears Prada, a 2006 comedy-drama. Alyssa shares what it’s like having a career as a script coordinator and freelance writer for Frog and Toad on Apple TV+. She discusses how her role evolved during the show, creating the world of Frog and Toad, finding career inspiration in Tina Fey’s Bossypants, and working with SpongeBob SquarePants voiceover actor, Tom Kenny. Alyssa plays our “Who Wore It Better” game.
Follow Alyssa on Instagram and Twitter @Alyssa_Feller, or IMDb. Find her work at www.alyssafeller.com.Watch Frog and Toad on Apple TV+.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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Craig Erpelding, Director of Indiana University's BFA in Cinematic Arts, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, a 2004 comedy. Craig shares what it’s like having a career teaching at The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington. He discusses working in media management for Mind Games and Empire, what a “daily” is, and helping Indiana legislators create a film industry state tax incentive. He discusses how he wrote the book, Filmmaking with Intention: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Engaging Motion Pictures and how mentoring students makes him excited for entertainment’s future. Craig plays our “I Know You!” game.
Follow Craig on LinkedIn or IMDb. Find out more about The Media School at Indiana University at mediaschool.indiana.edu.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
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David Sokoler, Senior Footage Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Look Who’s Back, a 2015 satirical comedy. David shares what it’s like having a career as a senior footage producer at The Problem with Jon Stewart. He discusses where his role fits into the show’s production process, how selling vegetables on Cape Cod led to him working for Meredith Vieira, and creating his own video storytelling company, Hiro Stories. He also shares the saga of herding a donkey, alpaca, llama, mini zebra, and camel from the street, through 30 Rock. David plays our “Joke’s On You” game.
Follow David on Instagram and Twitter @sokodavid or IMDb. Find out more about Hiro Stories at hirostories.com
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Meridian Gray Culpepper, Storyboard Artist, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Prince of Egypt, a 1998 animated film. Meridian shares what it’s like having a career as a storyboard artist at Skydance Animation. She discusses her mother encouraging her to apply for a Pixar job, jumpstarting her career in the WIA Mentorship Program, and speaking up in a development meeting at Pixar. She explains technology’s impact on her storyboarding job and her passion for mentoring upcoming artists. Meridian plays our “What Else Are They In?” game.
Follow Meridian on Instagram @meridiangrayculpepper or IMDb. Learn about her workshops and portfolio reviews at meridiangrayculpepper.com
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Evan Lovett, host of L.A. in a Minute, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Big Lebowski, a 1998 comedy. Evan shares what it’s like creating L.A. in a Minute, a show highlighting the history and culture of Los Angeles in three minutes or less. He discusses creating special episodes for organizations like Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Ralph’s supermarkets, visiting schools to teach students history. He also speaks about the realities of being a content creator, the day-to-day of making the show, and interviewing Karen Bass and Rick Caruso during the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election. Evan plays our “The Game of Dudes” game.
Follow Evan on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube @lainaminute or IMDb. Find his podcast In a Minute with Evan Lovett wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Julianne Turkel, Writer and Showrunner’s Assistant, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Best In Show, a 2000 comedy. Julianne shares what it’s like having a career as a showrunner’s assistant on shows like Night Court and The Three of Us. She discusses the process of co-writing a TV episode, her time as a social producer for The Late Late Show with James Corden as well as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the challenges of learning to advocate for yourself, and creating her own podcast, The Bewitching Hour. Julianne plays our “Working Like a Dog” game.
Follow Julianne on Instagram @julianne_turkel, Twitter @JulianneTurkL, or IMDb.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Erin Conley, Jackie Penn, and Aaron Harberts, Writers and WGA Strike Captains, join Susan and Ben to discuss Modern Times, a 1936 comedy. Erin, Jackie, and Aaron break down why the WGA is on strike, the responsibilities of a strike captain on the picket line, how social media has made it easier to garner support through public awareness, and favorite solidarity moments on the picket line. Erin, Jackie and Aaron play our “Actor Movie Actor” game.
Follow Erin on Instagram and Twitter @erinsk8, or IMDb. Erin is also a Lot Coordinator.
Follow Jackie on Instagram @jlpenn18, Twitter @JackiePenn18, or IMDb. Jackie is also a 2023 WGW Board Of Directors candidate.
Follow Aaron on Instagram @AaronHarberts or IMDb.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Brad Oman, Ben Konowitz, and Nate Loucks, hosts of the podcasts Go Flix Yourself and The Ten to One, join Susan and Ben to discuss three films: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Superbad, and Predator. Brad, Ben and Nate discuss launching Go Flix Yourself as well as The Ten to One, which showcases their mutual love of SNL. They describe how to build culture among the hosts and listeners. They explore the important role that movies have in their lives, the joy that fan feedback brings them, and how to identify a podcast niche. Everyone competes in multiple games to celebrate our 100th episode.
Follow Brad, Ben, and Nate on Instagram and Twitter @bradfordoman, @kenbonowitz and @nateloucks. Follow Go Flix Yourself on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @GoFlixYourself or at goflixyourself.com. Follow The Ten to One on Twitter @ TheTenToOnePod and Facebook at The Ten To One.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Laura Terruso, Director, Writer, Producer joins Susan and Ben to discuss About My Father, a 2023 comedy. Laura shares what it’s like having a career as a director of feature films. She discusses enrolling at NYU's graduate film program at the Tisch School of the Arts at 28 years old, writing Hello, My Name Is Doris with Michael Showalter, connecting personally with About My Father’s script, and directing Robert De Niro. She also shares behind the scenes stories from About My Father. Laura plays our “About This Actor” game.
Follow Laura on Instagram or IMDb. About My Father is available on digital now and on DVD and Blu-Ray August 1. Find out more about the film at aboutmyfather.movie.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Cat Youell and Brad Crowe, Writers and Directors, join Susan and Ben to discuss The Thin Man, a 1934 mystery-comedy. Cat and Brad share what it’s like pursuing careers as writers while working as stand-ins for TV. They share their experience meeting at USC's MFA program, standing-in for Kaitlin Olson on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and learning about stunts and effects on the CW’s Supergirl set. They also discuss watching the rewrite process on the set of Veep, launching Minx Pictures for female-led comedies, reading dialogue in a closet with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and eating Jon Favreau's famous grilled cheese sandwiches on the set of The Orville. Cat and Brad play our “Filmagories” game.
Find Cat and Brad on IMDb. Follow Cat on Instagram @catyouell. Learn more about projects from Minx Pictures @minxpictures on Twitter, minxpictures.com, YouTube or IMDb.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Joseph Mwamba, Writer’s Assistant and Freelance Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Edge of Seventeen, a 2016 comedy-drama. Joseph shares what it’s like having a career as a writer’s assistant for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell on Netflix. He discusses his time as a writer’s PA on You and The Afterparty, how his parents taught him to “be undeniable,” and his experience writing a Splinter Cell episode. He also talks about the importance of vertical and horizontal networking on a career and how he mentors emerging writers. Joseph plays our “Getting Older” game.
Follow Joseph on Instagram @joemightliketv2, Twitter @JoeMightLikeTV, or IMDb. Watch The Afterparty on Apple TV+.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
David Hopping, Executive Assistant at Team Coco, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Mr. Deeds, a 2002 comedy. David shares what it’s like having a career as an executive assistant for Conan O’Brien and Jeff Ross. He discusses interning at Lighthearted Entertainment in LA, speaking with Kimmy Gibbler’s dad while leading a Warner Bros. Studio Tour, launching Back to the Best, a ‘90s pop culture podcast, and meeting Michelle Obama on Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. David reminisces about MTV’s Room Raiders, a 2003 dating show. David plays our “Follow the Lead'' game.
Follow David on Instagram and Twitter @david_hopping or IMDb. Follow his podcast @bttbpodcast and at bttbpodcast.com. Find all Team Coco podcasts at teamcoco.com
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Ed Cunningham, Voice Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss My Name Is Joe, a 1998 romantic drama. Ed shares what it’s like having a career as an actor, voice actor, and teacher within the theatrical, commercial, and gaming industries. He discusses narrating the Discovery Channel's Surgery Saved My Life and voicing an action sequence for Mark Wahlberg’s character in Lone Survivor. He describes “looping,” the process of adding additional dialogue to a project, Joe Cappelletti’s loop group, The Final Word, and applying his grandfather's dog whistle techniques in a 2018 film looping gig on Alpha. Ed's cousin, Peter Mullan, stars in My Name Is Joe. Ed plays our “Love and Crime” game.
Follow Ed on Instagram @edcunninghamvo or IMDb. Find out more about Ed’s voiceover coaching services and other projects at edcunningham.net. Find out more about his voiceover courses at elon.edu and colorado.edu.
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Scott Rogers, Stunt Coordinator and 2nd Unit Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss John Wick 4, a 2023 neo-noir action thriller. Scott shares a stunt coordinator's responsibilities, how he designed and directed the Arc de Triomphe sequence, how Director Chad Stahelski’s background in stunts elevates the John Wick franchise, and shooting an historic driving scene with Keanu Reeves. Scott plays our “Wicked Stunts” game.
Stephen Dunlevy, Stunt Coordinator, joins Susan and Ben to share a stunt coordinator's responsibilities, what it meant to watch The Matrix shoot while bartending as an 18-year-old in Sydney to then work as a stunt coordinator on The Matrix Resurrections, how to remain safe performing high caliber stunts throughout John Wick, and how the different John Wick 4 stunt teams worked together to create the varied action sequences. Stephen plays our “Keanu or Not Keanu” game.
Follow Scott on Instagram @gostunts or IMDb and follow Stephen on Instagram @stephendunlevy or IMDb. Watch John Wick 4 now on digital and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray and DVD June 13. Find out more about the John Wick franchise at johnwick.movie.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
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Kat Reeder, Artist and Illustrator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Licorice Pizza, a 2021 comedy-drama. Kat shares what it’s like having a career as an illustrator and portrait artist. She discusses how her Peruvian background and life in Hawaii inspire her work, booking Licorice Pizza based off her Instagram, designing the movie poster without knowing the title or cast, and winning a CLIO award. She also shares her experience working with the incredible creative team behind the movie, attending the Licorice Pizza premiere, meeting Paul Thomas Anderson, and seeing her artwork all over Los Angeles. Kat plays our “Paul Vs. Paul” game.
Follow Kat on Instagram and Twitter @katreederart. For more information on her work and to commission a portrait, visit katreeder.com.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Lesly Kahn, Artistic Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss 1923, a 2022 drama series. Lesly shares what it’s like having a career as an acting teacher and coach in Los Angeles and globally. She discusses how her first teaching job drastically changed her life, the differences between teaching and coaching actors, how a well crafted TV show can transport the viewer to another time and place, and the importance of creating your own content. She also dissects Helen Mirren’s monologue in 1923. Lesly plays our “Movie Monologues” game.
Follow Lesly Kahn on Instagram and Twitter @leslykahn or IMDb. Learn more about classes and coaching at leslykahn.com. Watch Picard on Paramount Plus. Check out Tobin Mitnick’s book, Must Love Trees: An Unconventional Guide wherever you buy books.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Tom Kramer, Music Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss his work on The Queen’s Gambit, a 2020 television series. Tom shares what it’s like having a career editing music for Avengers: Endgame, Ladder 49, and Mulan (1998). He discusses how music editing fits into the production schedule, how to experiment when “temping a film,” some of the more unique edits he’s done, and traveling globally with the Fantasia 2000 live orchestra. Tom also provides behind-the-scenes insights on the music of The Queen’s Gambit. Tom plays our “Movie Games” game.
Follow Tom on IMDb. Watch Chupa and The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Jeanette Moreno King, Supervising Director and President of the Animation Guild, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, a 2022 animated film. Jeanette shares what it’s like having a career working on animated shows like Little Demon with Danny Devito and Aubrey Plaza. She discusses starting in an Austin, TX animation studio as a key assistant animator on Space Jam, the most common feedback she gives to animators, the importance of union membership, and premiering Little Demon at San Diego Comic Con. Jeanette plays our “Movie Alter Egos” game.
Follow Jeanette on Instagram @monstroking or IMDb. To learn more about the Animation Guild, visit animationguild.org. Watch Little Demon on Hulu.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg, Composers, join Susan and Ben to discuss Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a 2022 biographical comedy. Zach and Leo share what it’s like writing and performing music for film and TV. They discuss starting their career working with Christophe Beck on films like Frozen, Antman, and The Peanuts Movie, how they compose music together, what it means to write a music spec, and the challenge of writing music for nostalgic shows like Cobra Kai. We also learn behind the scenes insight into the music of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Zach and Leo play our “Sounds Good!” game.
Follow Zach on Instagram @zrobusa, Twitter @zachrobinson or IMDb. Follow Leo on Instagram & Twitter @leobirenberg or IMDb. Watch Weird: The Al Yankovic Story for free on The Roku Channel. Watch Florida Man and Cobra Kai on Netflix.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
David Zayas, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Snag, a 2023 action thriller. David shares what it’s like having a career and preparing for roles as an actor in theater, TV, and film. He discusses his experience on the set of Snag, the great camaraderie between the cast and crew, and the challenges of filming 9,000 feet above sea level. David also talks about starting his career at New York's LAByrinth Theater Company, learning from other actors on the sets of Oz and Dexter, and launching Primitive Grace Theater. David plays our “Snagged It” game.
Follow David on Instagram @zz_nyc or IMDb. Snag is on digital and in select theaters April 28 and is available on demand May 12. Find out more about Snag on IMDb.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Nick Bernstein, CBS SVP, Late Night Programming, West Coast, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Freaks and Geeks, a 1999 TV series. Nick shares what it’s like having a career overseeing TV shows like The Late Late Show with James Corden, Carpool Karaoke, and Tuning Out the News. He discusses working on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno while in the NBC Page Program, wrapping up The Late Late Show with James Corden, rebooting @Midnight with Funny or Die and Spartina later this year, and Linda Cardellini sign his Freaks and Geeks yearbook. Nick plays our “Future Projects” game.
Follow Nick on Instagram and Twitter @bernsteinnick or IMDb. The Last Last Late Late Show With James Corden Carpool Karaoke Special airs Thursday, April 27 at 10 PM followed by the final episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden at 12:30 PM, both on CBS.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Michael Jamin, Writer and Showrunner, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Amélie, a 2001 romantic comedy. Michael shares what it’s like having a career as a television writer for sitcoms like Beavis and Butthead and Tacoma FD, how a writers’ room operates, and the different writers’ room roles. He discusses showrunning challenges, touring for his upcoming book, A Paper Orchestra, starting his podcast, Screenwriters Need to Hear This, and laughing with Norm Hiscock for an entire week while they wrote the King of the Hill episode, “Bobby Goes Nuts.” Michael plays our “Foreign Film Face-off” game.
Follow Michael on Instagram and TikTok @michaeljaminwriter, Twitter @MJaminWriter and IMDb. To access Michael’s writing course, newsletter and other resources, visit www.michaeljamin.com.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Danny Gonzalez, Gaffer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Mank, a 2020 biographical drama. Danny shares what it’s like having a career in the lighting department for movies, TV, and commercials. He discusses the process of building a lighting design for a show, the difference between lighting on a sound stage versus on location, executing a particularly difficult scene on the set of Devotion, and filming on Hawaii on the deck of Queen Anne’s Revenge from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides during a huge storm. We also get a behind the scenes look into Danny’s work on the Oscar-winning film Mank. Danny plays our “Fincher’s Familiar Films” game.
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Byron Werner, Cinematographer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Spinning Gold, a 2023 biopic. Byron shares what it’s like having a career as a cinematographer and director of photography in film, commercials, and music videos. He discusses winning a VMA for "Best Rock Video" on Coldplay’s “Orphans,” the importance of good communication on a film set, and the joy from working on a movie that celebrates his favorite music from the last 50 years. Byron reveals behind the scenes insights on the making of “Spinning Gold” and how his experience with music videos influenced the film. Byron plays our “Pick the Biopic” game.
Follow Byron on Instagram @byronwernerdp or IMDb. See more of his work at www.directorofphotography.net. Spinning Gold hits theaters nationwide starting March 31. Find showtimes in your area at www.spinninggold.movie and follow the movie on Instagram @SpinningGold
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Bill Marsilii, Writer and Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Blade Runner, a 1982 sci-fi action film. Bill shares what it’s like having a career as a screenwriter for film and TV. He discusses crafting catchy loglines as a thespian in New York, working with Terry Rossio on the script for Deja Vu, writing for Courage the Cowardly Dog, and finding the best resources for finding film festivals. He also tells us about his surreal experience talking about soft shell crabs with his parents and Denzel Washington hanging out in front of a time machine. Bill plays our “Space Jobs” game.
Follow Bill on Instagram @bmarsilii or IMDb. Find out more about Bill’s short film “Gunpoint” on IMDB.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Ophira Eisenberg, standup comedian, writer, and host, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Trust, a 1990 romantic dark comedy. Ophira shares insights into her career hosting NPR’s Ask Me Another, starting her own podcast Parenting is a Joke, and discovering her love of storytelling while working on The Moth. She also talks about doing shots with Patrick Stewart at The Bell House NY and the joys of having her memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy, optioned for film. Ophira plays our “Filmagories” game.
Follow Ophira on Instagram and Twitter @ophirae or IMDb. Find out more about her work, including where she will be performing live, at ophiraeisenberg.com
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Daniel Stevens, stunt coordinator and performer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Heat, a 1995 action movie. Daniel shares what it’s like having a career performing and coordinating stunts for action movies. He discusses being a stunt double for actors like Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, sneaking onto sets to meet stunt coordinators when he first moved to LA, shooting a complicated car chase on the set of “Extraction,” and getting a compliment from Steven Spielberg on the set of “Star Trek Into Darkness.” Daniel plays our “Heating Up” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Mimi Sanouvong, Associate Program Manager, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Mannequin, a 1987 romantic comedy. Mimi shares what it’s like having a career on the business side of the entertainment world. She discusses starting as an executive assistant for Ian Sander at Sander/Moses Productions, working as a production assistant with Andy Samberg and Maya Rudolph, landing her Funny or Die role, and finding excuses to talk to Ryan Gosling when he visited the office. Mimi plays our “Lesser Known Work” game.
Follow Mimi on LinkedIn and check out slingshotconnections.com. Find out more about Comediology at comediology.com
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Ryan Ross, Visual Effects Artist, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Grand Budapest Hotel, a 2014 comedy. Ryan shares what it’s like having a career as a Compositor in film, television, and music videos. He discusses working on visual effects for @LilMiquela, a virtual instagram influencer, delving into stop motion animation on Henry Selick’s Wendell & Wild, and the process of adding digital effects to live action footage. He also talks about his experience on Ant Man and Wasp: Quantamania and The Mandalorian while working at Digital Domain. Ryan plays our “Which Wes Is It?” game.
Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryromofo, Twitter @ryanmross, IMDb, LinkedIn or at RyanMichaelRoss.com
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Isabel Schultz, Director of Development, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Set It Up, a 2018 romantic comedy. Isabel shares what it’s like having a career developing animated programming for Frederator Studios. She discusses her role in the creative process of a show, the importance of deeply knowing your characters when pitching to studios, and finding out her latest project sold to Hulu while vacationing at a villa in France. Isabel plays our “Actor Movie Actor Movie” game.
Follow Isabel on Instagram @isabeleveschultz and @nofurtherquestionsimprov and on LinkedIn.
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David Wild, Writer and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss This is 40, a 2012 comedy. David shares what it’s like having a career as a Peabody and Emmy award-winning writer and producer. He discusses falling into a career as a TV writer while working for Rolling Stone, getting a last minute call to help LL Cool J at the US National Tree Lighting Ceremony, and starting the Naked Lunch podcast with Phil Rosenthal. He also discusses asking Trevor Noah to present at the Grammys while they sat next to each other on a plane and provides behind the scenes insight into his time on the set of This is 40. David plays our “Comedy Chops” game.
Follow David on Instagram and Twitter @wildaboutmusic or IMDb. The 65th Grammys Awards air on CBS on Sunday, February 5th at 6PM CST/8 PM Eastern/4 PST.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Ruslan Khamidullin, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Filmustage, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Videodrome, a 1983 horror sci-fi film. Ruslan discusses his career as the CTO of a film technology startup. He shares what it was like using machine learning to develop script breakdown software, the challenges of starting your own company in an old-school industry, and finding out at the 2022 Berlin Film Festival that Star Wars set decorator Roger Christian used Filmustage on his latest project. Ruslan plays our “Special Effects” game.
Follow Ruslan and Filmustage on Instagram @filmustage or LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ruslan138. Find out more about what Filmustage has to offer at filmustage.com. If you’re interested in investing, view the pitch deck at decks.filmustage.com/LTbkhPL6ej.
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Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
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Billy Gleeson, Production Supervisor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss In The Loop, a 2009 comedy. Billy shares what it’s like having a career as a production supervisor for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He discusses how he realized he wanted to work in late-night television after interning with Conan O’Brien. He also discusses starting his entertainment career with the Seattle Seahawks football team, using his “Starting Up In Television” LinkedIn group to help improve representation in the industry, and managing cue cards in the middle of the NYC street for Stephen Colbert and The Late Show's resident rap duo, Run the Jewels. Billy plays our “Famous Film Funnies” game.
Follow Billy on Instagram and Twitter @fullofgleeson or IMDB. For more advice from Billy, join his Starting Up in Television group on LinkedIN.
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Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
David Carpenter, CEO of Gamiotics, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Goonies, a 1985 adventure comedy. He discusses his time as a producer on Broadway in NYC, the process of developing the Gamiotics tool which increases accessibility and interactivity in the theater space, and the challenges of designing The Twenty-Sided Tavern, a “choose your own adventure” show. David plays our “Classic Quotables” game.
Follow David on Instagram @GamioticsStudios and gamiotics.com. The Twenty Sided Tavern plays in Chicago until January 15. Find ticket information and future tours of the show at thetwentysidedtavern.com.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
David Steinberg, Writer-Producer and Showrunner, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Everything Everywhere All at Once, a 2022 action-adventure comedy. Dave shares what it’s like having a career as a Writer, Producer, and Showrunner for tv and film. He discusses the process of pitching a show to a network, being the showrunner for Netflix’s No Good Nick, the difference between a show in development and a show that's greenlit, and how incredible it was walking onto the stage of #NoGoodNick during filming. Dave plays our “Movie-verse Jumping” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Roger Neill, Composer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Darby and the Dead, a 2022 comedy fantasy. Roger shares what it’s like having an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning career composing music for television, movies, and video games. He discusses writing music for King of the Hill, how crafting music changes based on the content, performing at the Hollywood Bowl with Air and the LA Philharmonic, and being a member of the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He also provides behind the scenes insight into composing the music for Darby and the Dead. Roger plays our “Break That Fourth Wall” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Hannah Rothblatt, Writer and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Kissing Jessica Stein, a 2001 romantic comedy. Hannah shares what it’s like having a career as a Digital Producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. She discusses crafting digital content that matches the voice of a show’s host, maintaining a work-life balance in a job that requires her to keep up with the news, and casting her grandma in a field piece for Full Frontal. Hannah plays our “Sounds Like Love” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Justin Vesci, Vice President of Production and Development, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Crow, a 1994 action drama. Justin shares what it’s like having a career as the Vice President of Production and Development at PZAJ. He discusses how he selects stories and projects for development, the growing film scene in Nashville, seeing his project “2 Hearts” become a #1-watched-movie on Netflix, and driving Keanu Reeves home from the set of Street Kings. Justin plays our “Big Bads: 90s Edition” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Sara Schaefer, Comedian, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Deep Water, a 2022 thriller. Sara shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and stand up comedian. She discusses writing for “unscripted” television, getting her own talk show ‘Nikki and Sara Live’ on MTV, and the process of recording a half hour special on Comedy Central. Sara shares how she gets into the voices of the hosts she’s writing for, writing for Netflix’s History of Swear Words with Nicolas Cage, and developing her first solo show “Going Up.” Sara plays our “I Wouldn’t Call It Romance” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
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Natalie Kocekian, Platform Operations Manager, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Love and Basketball, a 2000 romantic drama. Natalie shares what it’s like having a career working in brand partnerships and consumer products. She discusses her trajectory at Lucasfilm, the difference between a brand partnership and a product placement, and transitioning to her current role at YouTube. She also shares how it feels to see fans react to “The Force Awakens” trailer at her first Star Wars Celebration Convention and seeing her first Star Wars credit roll across the screen while being with her father. Natalie plays our “One On One” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
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Noga Pnueli, Writer and Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Deborah, a 2022 sci-fi dark comedy. Noga shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and director of feature length films. She discusses what it means to write a script on spec, getting to see a live reading of her script with Molly Ringwald and Parker Posey, and the importance of finding a community of writers. She also shares what it was like shooting her movie DEBORAH in 6 weeks while holed up with the cast and crew in Utah. Noga plays our “Movie Machines” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Petr Jákl, Writer and Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Medieval, a 2022 action drama. Petr shares what it’s like having a career as an actor, writer, and producer in the Czech Republic and the United States. He discusses his start as a stunt performer in movies like xXx (Triple X) and Bad Company, how his father’s work in film and as a Judo competitor inspired Petr’s career in both, accidentally hanging up on Luc Besson, his experience directing Medieval with Michael Caine and Ben Foster, and his passion for showing the beauty of the Czech Republic through his films. Petr plays our “Mad Props” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Rich Rosenthal, Showrunner and Executive Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Incredibles, a 2004 animated action adventure. Rich shares what it’s like having an Emmy and James Beard award winning career as the showrunner for Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil. He discusses getting his start as a production assistant working on commercials, becoming an executive producer on Adult Swim’s ‘Children’s Hospital’, transitioning a show from PBS to Netflix, and getting to travel the world eating delicious food with his brother Phil Rosenthal. Rich plays our “Somebody Feed the Movies” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Sam Hargrave, Filmmaker, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Rambo: First Blood Part II, a 1985 action film. Sam shares what it’s like having a career as an action movie director and stunt performer. He discusses his most recent experience directing Extraction 2 starring Chris Hemsworth, his path from stunt performer to director, stunt doubling for Chris Evans as Captain America, and how action sequences contribute to storytelling in a film. We also take a question from our Patreon subscriber Ben Konowitz. Sam plays our “Action Faction” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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George Shaw, Composer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss "Abominable and the Invisible City," a 2022 Dreamworks animated series. George shares what it’s like having a career as a composer for film, TV, YouTube, and video games. He discusses how “Back to the Future” kick-started his passion for film scores, auditioning as a composer, working with the Composer Diversity Collective, and crafting musical themes for "Abominable and the Invisible City" characters. George plays our “Heard That One Before” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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LeLe Park, Screenwriter, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a 2019 drama comedy. LeLe shares what it’s like having a career as an emerging screenwriter. She discusses developing a limited series with Jim Vendiola for WB Discovery’s OneFifty program, her process for getting into character when writing, the value of having a mentor, and finding out she got representation with Verve while burning her Hello Fresh meal. LeLe plays our “Turn of Phrase: Tarantino Edition” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Matt D’Auteuil (Co-Host and Producer) and Stefano Sodano (Co-Host) of ‘In The Points’ Podcast, join Susan and Ben to discuss Rush, a 2013 action drama. Matt and Stefano share what it’s like creating their podcast “In The Points.” They get us up to speed on the world of Formula One racing, discuss how adding a third host helped the dynamic of the show, and how they divide up the workload of a weekly podcast. We also weigh the pros and cons of using a Formula One car to rob a bank. Matt and Stefano play our “Actor Movie Actor Movie” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Timothy Davis, Actor & Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Do The Right Thing, a 1989 comedy-drama. Tim shares what it’s like having a career as an actor and writer in theater, film, and television. He discusses originating the role of Del in the play Cowboy Versus Samurai, navigating nudity in a theatrical performance, and his first day playing Chef Ryan on Billions. Tim plays our “Filmagories” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Abbi Crutchfield, Comedian, joins Susan and Ben to discuss When Harry Met Sally, a 1989 romantic comedy. Abbi shares what it’s like having a career as a comedian, host, and writer in New York. She discusses getting her start at College Humor, interviewing celebrities for People, developing and hosting Up Early Tonight, and opening for Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall. Abbi plays our “When Susan Met Abbi” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Bryce Read, Entertainer, and Ian Vytlacil, Creator & Joy Bringer, join Susan and Ben to discuss Dumb and Dumber, a 1994 comedy. Bryce and Ian share their TikTok series, “Bryce and Ian watch a Movie and Discuss while Eating Fish and Chips.” They discuss coming up with the series idea, the TikTok creation process, Ian’s acting in the play Kitties in Space, and Bryce’s directing in Portal-Prov, his weekly sci-fi improv show. We also learn where to eat bottomless fish and chips in Chicago. Bryce and Ian play our “Picture Palace Pairings'' game.
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Life in Our Credits
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This special episode is available in video form with captions on our Spotify channel. Andrea Lytle Peet and Director Brian Beckman join Susan and Ben to discuss Minding the Gap, a 2018 documentary. Andrea and Brian share what it’s like creating the independent documentary, “Go On Be Brave.” Andrea discusses her experience as the documentary’s subject, her contributions to the film’s story, and the challenges ALS presented leading up to her 50th marathon. Brian discusses how he and Miriam, his Co-Director and wife, balance work responsibilities, select final footage from three years of filming, and fund an indie documentary. Andrea and Brian play our “In Character” game.
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Ana Breton, Assistant Associate Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Minions: The Rise of Gru, a 2022 animated film. Ana shares what it’s like having a career as an assistant associate producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She discusses getting her big break on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, filming a Full Frontal segment in her hometown of Mexico City, and making a reality show about women running for office. We then dig deep into the Minions universe. Ana plays our “Supervillain or Super Spy” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Cindy Begel, Writer and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Way We Were, a 1973 Romantic Drama. Cindy shares what it’s like having a career as a tv comedy writer for Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days and Married with Children. She discusses writing her first Lavern and Shirley script for a graduate school assignment, how to capture an established character’s voice, and making Robin Williams laugh while writing on Mork and Mindy. Cindy plays our “Who Am I?: Sitcom Edition” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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John L. Roberts, Editor and Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Hana-bi (Fireworks), a 1997 crime drama. John shares what it’s like having a career as an editor in tv and film. He discusses how much of a show is written in the editing room, mentorship from Tom Rolf and Carol Littleton, joining the Star Trek universe, and the high demand for editors in Hollywood. John plays our “Silver Screen Cops and Robbers” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Jack Merrill, Actor and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss A Place in the Sun, a 1952 romantic drama. Jack shares what it’s like having a career as an actor in film, television, and theater. He discusses meeting and working for David Mamet shortly after graduating from NYU, co-founding the legendary NYC theater company Naked Angels, and his passion for performing live on stage. Jack plays our “Trial and Error” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Liv Senghor, Graphic Designer and Animator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, a 2018 animated film. Liv shares what it’s like having a career as a graphic designer on late night tv with Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, and Hasan Minhaj. She also describes helping build the Amber Ruffin show from the ground up, working on daily versus weekly shows, and becoming extremely familiar with politicians’ faces while animating them. Liv plays our “Bad Plans” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Mike Farah, CEO, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Hoop Dreams, a 1994 documentary. Mike shares what it’s like having a career as the Chief Executive Officer at Funny or Die. He discusses Will Ferrell and Adam McKay hiring him as a Producer at Funny or Die, making internet videos with Jerry O’Connell during the writer’s strike, how the pitch experience can remain positive even when getting rejected, and evolving Funny or Die from a production company to an independent studio. Mike plays our “Cinema Synonyms” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Daphne Gómez-Mena, Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss After Hours, a 1985 dark comedy. Daphne shares what it’s like having a career working as an editor on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. She discusses moving to New York City and faxing her resume to every production house she could find, becoming an accidental rockstar as a member of Avenue D, transitioning from editing to post production while at The First 48, and the difference between editing scripted versus unscripted shows. Daphne plays our “Lesser Known Work” game.
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Devin Das, Writer, Producer, and Actor and Josh Wallace, Writer and Director, join Susan and Ben to discuss Keeping Company, a 2021 horror comedy. Devin and Josh share what it’s like having a career in the independent film industry. They discuss working in comedy production at Funny or Die, how to get started making an indie film, the importance of finding your process when writing as a team, and the unbelievable feeling of sitting in a movie theater watching your own movie. They also reveal behind the scenes insights from filming Keeping Company. Devin and Josh play our “Here’s to 50” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Lance Sawyers, Master Framer and Owner, and Janet Sawyers, Office and Event Coordinator, of Studio 71 Frame Shop, join Susan and Ben to discuss two films: The Thing, a 1983 horror, and The American, a 2010 action drama. Lance and Janet share what it’s like having a career in the “gifts and mementos” domain of the entertainment industry. They discuss taking framing to the next level by focusing on the skateboard and comic book industries, combining artifact preservation with artistic display, framing an original photo of Pancho Villa, creating a piece for Sam Hargrave for The Avengers, and traveling the country building custom framing at comic conventions. Lance and Janet play our “Cinema is a Lost Art” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Kerry Frances, Actress and Singer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Proposal, a 2009 romantic comedy. Kerry shares what it’s like having a career as an actress and singer in theater, commercials, and film. She discusses touring with Fiddler on the Roof, working with Rian Johnson on the set of Knives Out and playing The Movie Game with Chris Evans. Kerry plays our “Matching Leads” game.
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Dana Quercioli, writer and actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Clue, a 1985 mystery comedy. Dana shares what it’s like having a career as an improviser and TV writer. She discusses touring the world with Second City, the fully functioning city that exists underneath Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, starting her own podcast ‘Those Who Aunt’, and driving Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Eugene and Frank Levy around in a 15-passenger van. Dana plays our “Clue You In” game.
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Jonterri Gadson, Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Slumdog Millionaire, a 2008 drama. Jonterri shares what it’s like having a career as a writer for comedy and reality tv, as well as feature films. She discusses being inspired to become a tv writer after watching Malcolm in the Middle as a kid, her first writing job for Adult Swim’s Birdgirl, the process of writing for a reality show versus a scripted narrative show, and the excitement of sitting next to Wanda Sykes during a table read. Jonterri plays our “Who Wants a T-Shirt to Wear?” game.
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Amy Eicher, Social Strategy Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, a 1985 comedy. Amy shares what it’s like having a career in social media marketing in film and tv. She discusses how a show’s social media presence can have an authentic voice, launching Tig Notaro’s twitter account, and crafting a community of fans for CBS’s Ghosts. She also shares attending Drunk History’s panel at New York Comic Con followed by doing karaoke with the cast, all while having a life outside of entertainment. Amy plays our “Telly to Talkie” game.
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Kevin Smokler and Christopher Boone, Directors, join Susan and Ben to discuss Vinyl Nation, a 2020 documentary. Kevin and Chris share what it was like co-directing Vinyl Nation. They discuss their love of film from an early age, the filmmaking process in post-production, and what a documentary on vinyl uncovers about human connection. Kevin and Chris play our “Finding the Reel: Documentary Edition” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Matt Neuman, writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Duck Soup, a 1933 comedy. Matt shares what it’s like having a career as a comedy writer on Saturday Night Live and Not Necessarily the News. He discusses getting his big break on writing for Lily Tomlin in 1975, passing up Lorne Michaels’ offer to join a new show he was developing only to get hired anyway on the 5th season of SNL, the breakneck pace of writing a weekly sketch show, writing sketches for Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics, and transitioning to writing comedy for his own online publication The Ironic Times. Matt plays our “Punchline Punchout” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
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Jessica Petelle, Producer, Director, and Comic Book Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Sliding Doors, a 1998 romance. Jessica shares what it’s like having a career in television and film production and directing. She discusses getting started as an executive assistant on the Simpsons, starting the new Hollywood Hoosiers scholarship at the IU Media School, working as a 2nd unit director on Trigger Point, and co-creating the Reburn comic book. Jessica plays our “The Movie Genre Sham Jam” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Khadjiah Johnson, Writer and Production Assistant, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, a 2020 action adventure anime. Khadjiah shares what it’s like having a career as a production assistant in late night tv, a freelance writer for Funimation, and a staff writer for Black Nerd Problems. She discusses being inspired to pursue a career in late night after seeing Trevor Noah, researching her way into an internship at the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, writing about anime and mental health for Funimation, and lugging 92 Italian sausages across New York City. She also shows off her Zenitsu Agatsuma jacket. Khadjiah plays our “Animation Concentration” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Jen Hollingsworth, COO of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Remember the Titans, a 2000 drama. Jen shares what it’s like managing multiple teams behind the scenes to get movies made. She discusses getting her start at Sony, how La La Land almost didn’t make it to the big screen, co-founding Female Executives in Media and Entertainment (FEME), and the excitement of watching her team members grow and flourish professionally. Jen plays our “Movie Ball” game.
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Keon Mitchell, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Normal, a 2020 romantic drama. Keon shares what it’s like having a career as an actor in film, tv, commercials and theater. He discusses booking his first role in an ESPN commercial in Charlotte, NC; playing a young Danny Glover in Almost Christmas, and filming with Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett on Lovecraft Country. He also shares his experience working on this episode’s featured movie. Keon plays our “Sizzle Reel” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Dan Dome, Associate Director and Lead Video Editor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Drive, a 2011 action movie. Dan shares what it’s like having a career in late night television on SNL, Conan, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. He discusses launching his career in 1994 as a tape operator in a NYC post house alongside his father, the difference between editing a pre-recorded show versus a live show, and getting to meet Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin while at The Today Show. We agree on loving the “Drive” scorpion jacket. Dan plays our “Edited Out” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Michael Uslan, Originator and Executive Producer of the Batman movie franchise, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Batman (1989). Michael shares the history of his career as an Executive Producer in the movie and tv industry. He discusses approaching DC to buy the film rights to Batman, how Tim Burton convinced him to cast Michael Keaton, and the joys of teaching at his alma mater, Indiana University. We also learn why the Joker is the pinnacle of comic book villains. Michael plays our “Batman or Not Batman” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Ruthie Wyatt, Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Desperately Seeking Susan, a 1985 comedy. Ruthie shares what it’s like having a career as a producer for Team Coco’s social media and live events. She discusses getting her foot in the door at NBC, creating Team Coco House at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con, and winning an Emmy for Conan Without Borders. We also learn the connection between Desperately Seeking Susan and Conan O’Brien! Ruthie plays our “Cinema Swap Meet” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Ben Milliken, Actor and Executive Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Run & Gun, a 2022 action thriller. Ben shares what it’s like having a career as an actor and EP in television and movies. He discusses getting cast in his first role in “Newcastle” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, balancing his lead actor and executive producer roles on the set of Run & Gun, the difference between working on a major tv show like Bosch versus an indie film, and why it’s impossible to pick just one favorite movie. We also discuss behind-the-scenes insights on the making of Run & Gun. Ben plays our “Run & Gun for Fun” game.
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Olivia Aguilar, Executive Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Hook, a 1991 adventure comedy. Olivia shares what it’s like having a career as an Executive Producer at Will Ferrell and iHeartRadio’s Big Money Players Network. She discusses her start as a Production Assistant on the movie Her, working in Funny or Die's accounting department before transitioning to digital production at College Humor, and her enthusiasm for booking actor Doug Jones. Olivia plays our “Sequel Remake Revisitation Recollection Challenge” game.
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Moriah Atlas, Literary Manager’s Assistant, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a 1953 musical comedy. Moriah shares what it’s like having a career as an assistant at Epicenter, a literary management and production company. She discusses tapping into Hollywood’s alumni networks to get hired, shifting her career path from writing to script development, running the Hollywood Hoosiers networking group, and how Gentlemen Prefer Blondes passed the Bechdel Test back in 1953. Moriah plays our “Movie Tunes” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Brian Stack, Writer and Performer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss A Thousand Clowns, a 1965 comedy. Brian shares what it’s like having a career as a writer and performer in late night TV. He discusses working for Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert, getting into improv after meeting Mick Napier at Indiana University, performing with Chris Farley at the Arc in Madison, WI, how a sketch moves and changes from the writers room to what is shown on TV, working through his own melancholy through the characters he’s developed, meeting Walter Cronkite while dressed as a 7-foot-tall Frankenstein, and opening for Slipknot as the Slipnutz at the Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. We also feature a special question from one of our patrons, Ben Konowitz! Brian plays our “Late Night Guess It Right“ game.
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Life in Our Credits
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LP, Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Old School, a 2003 comedy. LP shares the differences between guest directing a tv show like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia versus directing a movie like Desperados, working with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay at Funny or Die, and getting Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas star in a sketch about a spelling bee. LP plays our “Going old school with Old School” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Emily Winter, Writer and Comedian, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Malignant, a 2021 horror movie. Emily shares what it’s like having a career in tv writing and stand up comedy. She discusses being a writer on Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay”, releasing her own book “One Day Smarter”, breaking into the world of late night while living in the Midwest, and how having a great stand-up performance is akin to a religious experience. Emily and surprise guest Chris Calogero play our “Monster Mash” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Jen Landon, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Harold and Maude, a 1971 romantic comedy. Jen shares what it’s like having a career as an actor on soap operas, procedurals, and dramas. She discusses nailing her very first audition for As The World Turns, playing the rebellious ranch hand Teeter on Yellowstone, singing her go-to karaoke songs, and working with Hugh Jackman, Jason Reitman, and one of her personal acting heroes, Elizabeth Marvel. We also get a cameo from Jen’s bulldog Pearl. Jen plays our “Oh I know this! What’s ‘er name?” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Liv Senghor, Graphic Designer and Animator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse, a 2018 animated film. Liv shares what it’s like having a career as a graphic designer on late night tv with Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, and Hasan Minhaj. She also describes helping build The Amber Ruffin Show from the ground up, working on daily versus weekly shows, and becoming extremely familiar with politicians’ faces while animating them. Liv plays our “Bad Plans” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Liz Toonkel, Production Designer and Director, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Welcome to the Dollhouse, a 1995 comedy. Liz shares what it’s like having a career as a production designer for tv, independent films, and commercials. She explains what it’s like to build a world on a set, the difference between a union and non-union project, the importance of developing interests outside of your entertainment day job, and how she discovered her passion for magic at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles. Liz plays our “Worldbuilder” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Ryan Svendsen, Music Supervisor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Catch Me If You Can, a 2002 drama. Ryan shares what it’s like having a career as a music supervisor at Lionsgate and Millennium Media, working on the music for the Hunger Games franchise featuring Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Lorde, and adding trumpet to Lil Nas X’s Billboard #1 song Industry Baby. Ryan plays our “Hum That Theme” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Alex Konowitz, Key Grip, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Princess Bride, a 1987 action fantasy. Alex shares what it’s like having a career as a key grip, dolly grip, and rigging grip, watching a majestic sunset from the pool he built on the Jungle Book set, and the challenges of moving a camera inside the 4-foot-tall tunnels underneath a Los Angeles correctional facility. Alex and Ben Konowitz play our “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and Susan” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Eleanor Winkler, Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Big Sick, a 2017 comedy-drama. Eleanor shares what it’s like working as a producer in comedy television at places like Funny or Die and how she got her start in film by volunteering at her local theater company in Sydney, Australia. She also co-founded Bus Stop Films, a nonprofit that gives people with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to learn about and work in the film and tv industry and coordinated a whole crew to fly last minute to Akron, Ohio to film Lebron James, Amy Schumer, and Bill Hader for an hour. Eleanor plays our “Based on a True Story” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Jason Cherubini, CFO, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The November Man, a 2014 action-thriller. Jason shares what it’s like having a career as the CFO and an executive producer with Dawn’s Light Media, how he fell into creating the action movies he loves, and working on set with WWE’s Adam “Edge” Copeland, Thomas Jane, and all three Lawrence brothers. Jason plays our “I Spy the Spy in Films Gone By” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Tyler Mathews, Former Executive TV Lit Assistant and Political Operative, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Moneyball, a 2011 sports drama. Tyler shares what it’s like having a career working as an assistant in the TV Lit department at Paradigm and A3 Artist Agency, how the skills he learned in Hollywood helped him transition into working on Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign, and how cool it is to have Lawrence Fishburne, David Mamet, and Henry Golding casually walk into your office. Tyler plays our “Syno-ball” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Liz Allen, Improv Coach, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Moonstruck, a 1987 romantic comedy. Liz shares what it’s like having a career as an improv coach specializing in ensembles and groupmind, falling in love with improv through her classes at Second City and iO Chicago, and her experience coaching on set and with the cast of Mike Birbiglia's Don’t Think Twice. Liz plays our “Cher Pair Cage Match” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Ellen Tremeti, Screenwriter, Script, and Story Supervisor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Jaws, a 1975 thriller. Ellen shares what it’s like having a career as a story supervisor on animated films like Lego Ninjago and Spirit Untamed, creating an animated film during 2020 when no one could be in the same room, her short story being featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, as well as fun facts about the making of Jaws. Ellen plays our “You Can Quote Me On That” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Julie Levitsky, Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Midsommar, a 2019 horror film. Julie shares what it’s like having a career at a small production company, trying to keep up with Billy Eichner as he runs down the street, making a new ice cream flavor with Samantha Bee and Ben Cohen from Ben & Jerry’s, and how important her early connections were to getting jobs she loves. Julie plays our “Name that Scream” game.
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Rachel McDermott, Actor and Stunt Performer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Atomic Blonde, a 2017 action-thriller. Rachel shares what it’s like having a career as a stunt performer and action actor, how to train for getting hit by a car, her time on the set of The Mandalorian, and being a part of Flame On Stunts, an all-female stunt team that specializes in getting set on fire. Rachel plays our “What Stunt?” game.
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Josh Gondelman, Comedian and Writer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?, a 2000 comedy-drama. Josh shares what it’s like having an Emmy winning career writing for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and producing Desus & Mero, opening for John Oliver on New Year’s Eve, and his early days crowdsourcing stand up material from his preschool students, “traveling the classic preschool-to-late-night-comedy path.” Josh plays our “Killer Soundtrack” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Skylar Fleck, Wardrobe Stylist, joins Susan and Ben to discuss HBO’s Game of Thrones, a fantasy drama television series. Skylar shares what it’s like having a career styling zombies and cowboys in commercials, one of her early career experiences while working on the indie film The Tribes of Palos Verdes, and the skills needed to dress an actor in a full suit of armor in less than 45 minutes. Skylar plays our “Game of Woahs” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Aaron Waltke, Screenwriter and Executive Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Back to the Future, a 1985 adventure sci-fi comedy. Aaron shares what it’s like navigating the tv pitch process, getting started in LA with National Lampoon, washing down an Emmy win with Gatorade, and growing up making movies with his parents’ camcorder in Greenwood, IN. Aaron plays our “Back in Time” game.
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Kathy Yamamoto, Writers’ Coordinator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Shall We Dance, 1996 Japanese romantic comedy-drama. Kathy shares what it’s like having a career working in the Conan writers’ room in late night television, acting in commercials on her days off, and the benefits of being a seat filler at awards shows. She watched Beyoncé perform! Kathy plays our “Dance Dance Attribution” game.
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Life in Our Credits
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Chris Witaske, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Airplane, a 1980 comedy. Chris shares his experiences as a comedian, actor, and writer, as well as creating Chicago Party Aunt, now an animated Netflix show. He reflects on his early career as a children’s birthday magician, starting out at Second City, and singing the National Anthem at a Cubs' game. Chris plays our “Wiki-what?” game.
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Julie Marchiano, Actor, Writer, and Improviser, joins Susan and Ben to discuss My Octopus Teacher, a 2020 documentary. Julie shares what it’s like having a career acting in commercials, her role in the 5th grade version of Richard the III, as well as touring globally on cruise ships and in the US with Second City. Julie plays our "My Cinema Teacher" game.
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Taylor Wildenhaus, Production Manager, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Winter’s Bone, a 2010 mystery-drama. Taylor shares what it’s like having a career as a Production Manager for documentaries, working as a Research Producer for Last Week Tonight and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and shares her experience attending the Sundance Film Festival. Taylor plays our “Real Doc/Fake Doc” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Nia Pleasants, Stylist Assistant and Set Costumer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Jurassic Park, a 1993 Action Adventure Sci-Fi movie. Nia shares what it’s like having a career managing costumes while filming, wrangling 96 kids wearing irreplaceable vintage clothing, and how to create a career when you live outside of Hollywood. Nia plays our “Jurassic Park vs. Really Big Shark” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
David Rabinowitz, Academy Award-winning Screenwriter, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Adaptation, a 2002 American comedy-drama. David describes his career as a screenwriter. He details how he and Charlie Wachtel, his writing partner, as well as Kevin Willmott and Spike Lee, adapted Ron Stallworth’s memoir into BlacKkKlansman. He shares what it’s like working alongside Jordan Peele and Lee to then win an Oscar for best screenplay. David plays our movie quotes game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Andy Erikson, Comedian and Actress, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Little Miss Sunshine, a 2006 comedy-drama. Andy shares what it’s like having a career touring the country as a stand-up comedian, her time on season 9 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and how she nailed her first audition to land a role on Scream Queens. She breaks down the steps she took to build a career in comedy. Ben recalls smashing cactuses with Gallagher at Indiana University. Andy plays our "Laugh or Cry” game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Will Dearborn, Motion Picture and Television Camera Operator, joins Susan and Ben to discuss 1917, a 2019 British war film. Will shares what it’s like having a career shooting projects like Mank and The L Word: Generation Q, Season 2. He breaks down the roles in a film’s camera department and the process of shooting a scene. Will plays our name that director game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Francis Veltri, Writer/Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Wonder Woman 1984, a 2020 superhero film. Francis shares what it’s like working on micro-budget horror films like Weregrrl and Severe Injuries, as well as his deep knowledge of comic books. Francis plays our superhero actor game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Logo Art: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge
Derek Smith, Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Good Will Hunting, a 1997 drama film. Derek shares what it’s like having a career acting in projects like What/If and Westworld, his personal connection to Good Will Hunting, as well as his experience working in casting. Derek plays our transformative movie game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Ben Blohm and Susan Swarner
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Art Director: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer: Steve Trowbridge
Benjamin Mullin, Associate Producer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Man From Nowhere, a 2010 South Korean action thriller film. Ben shares what it’s like having a career in visual effects on Jumanji: The Next Level, Joe Bell, and Nine Days by breaking down effects in feature films and how to navigate a career in visual effects. Ben Mullin and Susan have some fun guessing the prices of movie props.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Ben Blohm and Susan Swarner
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Art Director: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer: Steve Trowbridge
Katrina Norman, Actress, joins Susan and Ben to discuss The Family Stone, a 2005 comedy-drama film. Katrina shares what it’s like having a career acting and dancing professionally, being a Scott’s Tot on The Office, doing her own stunts in Money Plane, and performing at the Oscars. Katrina plays our holiday movie game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Ben Blohm and Susan Swarner
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Art Director: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer: Steve Trowbridge
Samantha Moore, Voice Actor, joins Susan and Ben to discuss Soul, the 2020 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and Lady in the Water, a 2006 fantasy thriller. Samantha shares what it’s like having a career lending her voice to video games, commercials, telephony, and audio drama projects. Samantha plays our game about animated movies.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Ben Blohm and Susan Swarner
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Art Director: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer: Steve Trowbridge
Katelyn Rodgers, Specialty Costumer, joins Susan and Ben to discuss the Scream film series. Katelyn shares what it’s like having a career creating costumes for Deadpool, and Deadpool 2, and Black Panther along with the awkward time she met Conan O’Brien. Katelyn plays our movie costumes game.
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Life in Our Credits
Hosts: Ben Blohm and Susan Swarner
Executive Producer: Michelle Levin
Art Director: Melissa Durkin
Music Composer: Steve Trowbridge