
Storytellers: Behind the Scenes
This podcast was created by Jodi Goren-Rode to share unique perspectives from successful creatives spanning genres and roles within the filmmaking, entertainment, television and marketing/pr industries. Our guests offer a broad take on business from their own lens by sharing their behind the scenes stories. You’ll hear from on-cam talent as well as producers, directors, editors, writers and more each working as Storytellers in the media industry. Some of their stories have never been shared publicly before now! Listen closely If you’re new to the field because you’ll also get tips about how to break in to the business and the do’s and don’ts that may alter your approach for finding that next gig!
Episodes
22 episodes
Marianne Vogel Bender "It's About The Balance Between Getting the Shot And Being Human"
This week on Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by Marianne Vogel Bender, an Emmy-Nominated Supervising Producer/DGA Director. With 20 years of experience in documentary and unscripted reality television, Marianne has brought he...
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1:20:56

Erika Schroeder "I'm there to do a job and I'm there to do the best job I can do."
On this episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by Erika Schroeder, a freelance Director of Photography. They met while Erika was freelancing for Keystone Pictures where they had several opportunities to work in the field tog...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:12:58

Michael Pearlman"How do I make the show when you can't make the show?"
Today on Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by director, writer, DP, and EP Michael Pearlman. Michael has brought his passion for visual storytelling to the film and television world for more than 25 years. The two met while workin...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:17:48

Michelle Angela Ortiz"How can this project help resolve an issue or help advocate?"
On this week’s episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by Michelle Ortiz, a Philadelphia based artist who has made it her mission to create films and art that demonstrate themes of community and togetherness. They discuss the...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:22:36

3 Left Handed Women "Allowing people to be who they are doesn't just free them, it frees you"
On this episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes Jodi is joined by three incredible female filmmakers, Phuong Nguyen, Suzi Nash, and Diana Hull. The three of them came together through the Philadelphia Women's Film Festival @thewomensfilmfest...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:08:50

Barb Alfano-White "Go for the bold move"
This week on Storytellers: Behind the Scenes Jodi is joined by another friend and colleague from her days at Banyan Productions, Barbara Alfano- White. As they say in this episode, all roads lead back to Banyan! The two discuss Barb’s start in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:14:46

Jamila Paksima Rowell "Shedding light on something dark that needs to change."
Content Advisory: This episode contains subject matter of rape and murder and may not be suitable for all audiences.In this week’s episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by acclaimed independent filmmaker, Jam...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:20:48

Marc Summers "It's called show business because it's more business than show"
This week on Story Teller’s Behind the Scenes Jodi kicks off the new year with a very special guest, Marc Summers. Marc is a beloved television personality, comedian and game show host perhaps best known for his on-camera work on Nickelodeon's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:48

Jillian Hartman "We're in a renaissance of filmmaking"
This week on Storyteller's Behind the Scenes Jodi sits down with Jillian Hartman, the woman behind the scenes of the podcast itself! Jillian is a writer, producer and comedian from the Philadelphia region and the Associate Producer at Rodehouse...
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1:17:43

Monique Impagliazzo "Every time I show up, I'm going to go all out"
This week on Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by filmmaker and producer, Monique Impagliazzo. On this episode they discuss Monique’s early days in the industry, the many hats she has worn on set in different departments and the i...
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1:03:04

Cyndi Butz "Head on a Swivel"
This week on Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by friend and colleague, Cyndi Butz. Butz has made a career working behind the scenes on many television shows for various networks. She broke into the business as a receptionist and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:04:16

Mary Beth Anderson "We get a front row seat to humanity"
On this episode Storytellers: Behind the Scenes welcomes Mary Beth Anderson, a highly accomplished TV Director and Showrunner who has worked on many top rated shows on network and cable television as well as popular streaming platforms. MB made...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:14

Rob Marish (Extended Cut) "You have to tell people you want it"
Many of you asked for more from Rob Marish, Director of Photography, Keystone Pictures Partner and long time friend of Jodi! Enjoy this extended cut of Jodi's interview with Rob as they discuss more advice and stories from Rob's career, his exp...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:02:09

Darryl Rode "My ears were open and my eyes were ready"
In this episode of Storytellers: Behind the Scenes, Jodi is joined by her husband Darryl Rode who is the founder and president of Keystone Pictures and has been established in the media and film industry for quite some time. The two talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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56:02

Shawn Puncochar "You get knocked down, and you get back up"
This week on Storytellers Behind the Scenes, Jodi sits down with her friend and former Banyan Productions Producer, Shawn Puncochar. Shawn is VP of Perpetual Entertainment, owner of Visco Fitness, has multiple projects in the works and is also ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:54

Tim Archibald "Never Stop Learning"
Jodi is joined by Tim Archibald of Keystone Pictures, an experienced and skilled Director of Photography who has been working in the industry for over 20 years. In this episode, he and Jodi talk about his career highlights working the Cannes Fi...
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42:25

Wendi Caplan-Carroll "Everyone has a Unique Story"
In this episode, Jodi is joined by her longtime friend Wendi Caplan-Caroll. Wendi is the co-founder of Square Biz Marketing and Advertising which provides deeper and more local solutions to B2SMB Marketers. Her company helps brands tell their s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:43

Andy Obeck "Networking is Imperative"
This episode of Storytellers, Jodi is joined by Andy Obeck, Vice President and Director of Photography at Keystone Pictures. Andy gives us a brief overview of his career and how every job has impacted where he has ended up today. He and Jodi di...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:44

LeAnn Erickson "There’s Never an Excuse"
In today’s episode, Jodi speaks with LeAnn Erickson, an established documentarian, independent filmmaker, mentor and Temple University Film and Media Arts professor. LeAnn gives listeners the epic backstory of Top Secret Rosies, her do...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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54:00

Rob Marish "It's who you know"
Storytellers: Behind the Scenes welcomes Rob Marish, a DP/Director and partner at Keystone Pictures based in Philadelphia. In this episode, Rob discusses how he got his start in the industry, his mentors that have guided him along the way and e...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:41

Jodi Goren-Rode - Storytellers: Behind the Scenes Intro
Hi I’m Jodi Goren-Rode of Rodehouse Media and I have been working in the media and entertainment industry for many years. A lot of people think that entertainment and media are glamorous industries, which they can be. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE ...
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