Navigating Hollywood
Film and TV professionals talk about the ups and downs of navigating Hollywood and how they've worked to stay relationally and spiritually healthy in a demanding industry. Hosted by filmmaker and author Allen Wolf.
Episodes
29 episodes
Mark Henn, Animator & Disney Legend: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin
Disney Legend Mark Henn, the animator behind Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Young Simba, Mulan, and Tiana, shares how a childhood spark became a career-defining experience during the Disney Renaissance. After three rejections from Disney, he found his ...
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Episode 28
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37:42
Edwina Findley, Actor: The Residence, The Power, Fear the Walking Dead
Actor Edwina Findley takes us on a deeply moving journey through the entertainment industry, revealing her journey from humble beginnings to Netflix's "The Residence" while maintaining her integrity in a challenging business.Edwina shar...
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Episode 27
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35:24
Philip Winchester, Actor: Ransom Canyon, Strike Back, In My Sleep, Law & Order: SVU
Philip Winchester takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey from Montana to the Royal Shakespeare Company to Hollywood, revealing how his mother's brave decision to send him to London drama school launched a career spanning classical...
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Episode 26
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44:53
Joe Holland: Writer & Changemaker, Harlem Grace, Make Your Own History
Joseph Holland, author, playwright, and former Housing Commissioner of New York State, shares his life's tapestry, embracing the arts and spreading joy through his plays while serving the Harlem community, which is showcased in the film "Harlem...
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Episode 25
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44:28
Rob Stillman, Film Producer & Broadway Investor: Freud's Last Session, Amazing Grace, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Film Producer and Broadway Investor Rob Stillman recounts the ambitious journey of translating the powerful play "Freud's Last Session" into a movie, with Anthony Hopkins breathing life into Freud. His insight into the allure of challenging rol...
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Episode 24
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30:23
Encore: Scott Teems, Filmmaker, The Exorcist: Believer, Insidious: Red Door, Halloween
Who is Scott Teems, the celebrated filmmaker behind award-winning films like "The Evening Sun," and the hits "Exorcist: Believer" and "Insidious: Red Door"? How did Scott grow up to create intense, thrilling, and dramatic stories that captivate...
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Episode 23
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43:19
Allen Wolf, Writer, Director, Producer: The Sound of Violet: Rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity
Host and filmmaker Allen Wolf becomes the guest in this rebroadcast of Perspectives on Neurodiversity where he talks about the journey of making his recent movie, The Sound of Violet. We dive headfirst into a discussion about the film ...
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Episode 22
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43:16
Tory Belleci, Host, Actor, Writer: Mythbusters, White Rabbit Project, Thrill Factor, The Explosion Show
Join us on a thrilling journey as we chat with Tory Belleci, host, actor, and writer best known for his work on Mythbusters. Tory recalls how an unexpected encounter with the cops led him to the world of visual effects. Buckle up as we take you...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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35:24
Timothy Keller, New York Times Bestselling Author & Speaker: Why We Need Artists
Ready to explore the powerful intersection of faith and creativity and find the answers to some profound questions? Our latest episode features a message from the late pastor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author Tim Keller. He addres...
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Episode 20
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13:56
Kristoffer Polaha, Actor & Writer: Jurassic World:Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows
Kris has been featured in Jurassic World: Dominion, Wonder Woman 1984, Where Hope Grows, TV movies for the Hallmark Channel, and many other films and TV series, including Mad Men, Get Shorty, and Backstrom. He has also co-auth...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:48
Jeremy Fry, Stunt Coordinator & Stunt Driver: Black Panther, John Wick 3, Captain America, Baby Driver
Jeremy is a stunt coordinator and driver who has worked on many incredible films, including Black Panther, the Dark Knight movies, Captain America, National Treasure, Indiana Jones, Free Guy, Tenet, Ford V Ferrari, John Wick, and many, many oth...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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25:04
Dean Batali: TV Writer & Executive Producer, That 70's Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Good Witch, Puppy Dog Pals
Dean Batali was a writer and Executive Producer for That 70's Show, writer for Buffy The Vampire Slayer, head writer for the Disney Jr series Puppy Dog Pals, and was the executive producer and showrunner f...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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56:56
Monica Macer, TV Writer & Executive Producer: Station 11, MacGyver, Queen Sugar, Lost, Prison Break
Named as one of Variety’s 10 Writers to Watch, Monica has written for some of the most acclaimed television series over the last 15 years. She’s a Consulting Producer for HBO’s Station Eleven, the Executive Producer for MacGyver, Q...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:02:02
Brian Bird, Film and TV Writer & Producer: When Calls the Heart, Bopha!, Captive, The Case for Christ
Brian is the co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel original series When Calls the Heart and is the writer and producer of over two dozen films and TV movies such as The Heart of Man, Bopha!, Call Me Claus, No...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:31
The Sound of Violet Cast and Filmmaker Allen Wolf
The Sound of Violet is a romantic comedy about a man who thinks he found his soulmate but his autism keeps him from realizing she's a prostitute looking for a ticket out of her trapped life. Lead cast members Cason Thomas, Cora C...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:52
Conrad Pope, Composer & Orchestrator: The Sound of Violet, My Weekend with Marilyn, Harry Potter movies, Star Wars movies, The Matrix Movies
Composer Conrad Pope is one of the most respected and trusted musicians working in Hollywood today. He talks about how he got his start and how he creates memorable music. Composers such as John Williams, Alexandre Desplat, and Hans Zimmer have...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:44
Encore: Sheryl J. Anderson: Creator of Sweet Magnolias
Encore Episode : Sheryl J. Anderson, the Creator and Executive Producer of the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, discusses how she started as a storyteller, the way her life experience made her uniquely qualified to create this hit sho...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:19
Allen Wolf: Filmmaker, Rebroadcast of The Autistic Me Podcast
Special Episode: Filmmaker Allen Wolf is interviewed on The Autistic Me podcast where he talks about the challenge of portraying an autistic character in his upcoming movie, The Sound of Violet, as well as how he discovered the s...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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51:54
Scott Teems: Filmmaker: Halloween Kills, Rectify, Firestarter, The Exorcist
Scott Teems wrote Halloween Kills with David Gordon Green and Danny McBride, and upcoming will be The Exorcist sequel, and Stephen King’s Firestarter. Scott was a writer and co-executive producer of the popular N...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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43:42
Elizabeth A. Davis: Broadway Actress & Jordan Richard: Director at NBC News
Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and her husband, Emmy-nominee Jordan Richard, talk about their incredible journey through stage and television. Elizabeth's Broadway debut landed her a Tony Nomination and launched her on a multi-year search to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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39:45
James R. Fitzgerald, FBI Special Agent: Manhunt: Unabomber, Criminal Minds
As a special agent for the FBI, James R. Fitzgerald (Jim) helped solve some of the highest profile criminal cases in U.S. history, including the Unabomber, the D.C. Sniper, the 2001 anthrax cases, and many more. Sam Worthington portrayed Jim in...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:28
Darren Moorman: Producer of Blue Miracle, Same Kind of Different As Me
Film and TV producer Darren Moorman has worked with top Hollywood talent and most recently produced Blue Miracle with Dennis Quaid. Darren talks about his journey as a producer, what he would do differently if he had to redo his career and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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32:58
Ricky Staub & Dan Walser: Concrete Cowboy Filmmakers
Writer/Director Ricky Staub and Producer Dan Walser of the Netflix hit movie Concrete Cowboy, starring Idris Elba, discuss the story behind the making of the movie, their company's program to help the incarcerated, and how suffering has impacte...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:24
Emily Swallow: Actress, The Mandalorian, SEAL Team on CBS, Supernatural
Actress Emily Swallow shares her experience starring as The Armorer in The Mandalorian, and in the CBS show SEAL Team. She formerly played key roles in Supernatural, The Mentalist, and performed in many other...
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Episode 6
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47:00
Allen Wolf: Hollywood's Biggest Night
It's Hollywood's Biggest Night! Filmmaker Allen Wolf shares surprising facts and trivia about the Academy Awards®, and his own experience being an Oscar® best man. We're also giving away prizes to listeners of the show.Oscar® night is H...
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Episode 5
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32:58