NOLA Film Scene with Tj & Plaideau
A podcast about acting, filmmaking, and the improv scene in New Orleans.
Episodes
96 episodes
Con Life: Artemis the Impala Part 2
A full-size 1967 Chevy Impala rolling into a convention hall is already a statement. When it’s built around Supernatural fandom and backed by a crew that loves talking to strangers, it turns into something bigger: a moving meetup spot where car...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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28:07
Emily & Chris: Artemis The Impala
A black 1967 Chevrolet Impala pulls up, the trunk pops, and suddenly strangers are smiling like they just got drafted into a hunt. We’re joined by Emily and Chris from Fandom Natural, the duo behind Artemis the Impala, a lovingly built Supernat...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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30:48
Christian Stokes: From Stunts To Acting Grit
What does it take to build a durable career in film when the wins come slow and the stakes feel sky high? We sit down with actor and stunt performer Christian Stokes to map a path from Monster with Charlize Theron to a whirlwind turn in Five Ni...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:00:51
Nick Marchan: Casting a Smile
What if the thing you’ve been hiding is the thing that books you? We sit down with actor and singer Nick Marchan, who turned a smile he once avoided into thirty-plus commercial credits, a speaking role on Peacock’s Twisted Metal, and a blueprin...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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39:42
Brian Plaideau: RetroCon Spotlight
The mics heat up with a New Orleans cadence and a grin, and we waste no time jumping from name quirks and Yat roots into the gritty, funny truth of Mardi Gras season. Bathroom strategy, king cake experiments, and parade math set the scene befor...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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32:47
Davey Lusco: RetroCon Origins
A rainy four-hour trade day, a handful of CRTs, and a line out the door—Louisiana RetroCon started small but struck a nerve. We sit down with founder Davey Lusco to unpack how a community-first retro gaming convention grew from neighborhood roo...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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29:00
Terin Gary: From Travel Blogger to Actor
A travel itch turned into a life shift. We sit down with Terin from Traveling with Terin to trace how a family plan to tent-camp through lockdown became a mission to spotlight Louisiana’s culture, hidden eats, and small-town stories—then veered...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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36:13
Warren Mitchell: Chasing A Dream On Film
A guitar class, a choir stand, and a daydream: that’s where our conversation with filmmaker Warren Mitchell begins—and it quickly unfolds into the raw, unvarnished story behind his debut feature, Aspire. Warren opens up about discovering his au...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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31:53
Danielle Lanoux: Crafting Special Effects
Blood doesn’t just happen on camera; it’s engineered, tested, and coaxed into place under brutal lighting and tighter timelines. We bring SFX artist Danielle Lanoux into the studio to explore how a New Orleans special effects and makeup artist ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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33:15
David Rabalais: Gumbo, Ghosts, And The Fois
A haunted gumbo, a bayou curse, and an indie crew determined to pull off the wildest horror-comedy to come out of South Louisiana—this conversation goes deep into how “The Fois” became a full-on feature. We sit down with writer-director David R...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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33:21
Bob Zany: Finding The Punchline
A nun with a net, a waffle iron payday, and a catchphrase that almost got cut—our time with Bob Zany is a masterclass in how comedy actually works. We trace his arc from a 15-year-old on The Gong Show to a weekly radio presence and a Las Vegas ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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14:15
John Dylan Atkins: Two Super Bowl Spots And A Torn Achilles
What if your best shot at booking arrives the moment you stop trying to impress? We sit down with actor John Dylan Atkins to unpack how he booked two Super Bowl commercials in the same year, the surprising freedom of low‑pressure auditions, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:10:45
Matthew Carroll: Wet Paint And Open Wounds
Some stories are heavy because they’re true. Wet Paint, Matt Carroll’s new film, follows three 17-year-old girls whose friend dies by suicide—and their decision to push back when the adults and institutions around them default to silence. We in...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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45:40
CajunCon Bound With Jim Gleason
A con can be more than a weekend hang—it can be the spark for a local film movement. We sit down with actor Jim Gleason to gear up for CajunCon, swap Wonka and mall-theater memories, and dig into how fandom, policy, and smart planning can power...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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40:40
Gregg Berger: Finding the Voice Behind Grimlock
If you think voice acting starts with funny sounds, Gregg Berger will change your mind in five minutes. We dive into how he builds unforgettable performances by starting with character—motives, history, and choices—then lets the voice emerge as...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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35:51
Scott Innes: Inside Cajun Con
The voice of Scooby Doo is putting on the biggest pop culture fan convention of the year! He joins the guys to break down what it took to set up, what celebrities are attending, and how to get free tickets.
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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48:50
Billy Slaughter: Finding Community At Cajun Con
The best fandom moments aren’t about the merch—they’re about the spark between people. We sat down with actor Billy Slaughter to trade stories that bounce from a PBS deep dive as William Faulkner to the wild energy of Scary Movie 6, with a heal...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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44:37
Traditions, Movies, And A Thanksgiving Hello
Holiday weeks can feel chaotic, so we kept it simple: a warm check-in, real traditions, and a stack of movies that make the season sing. We open up about why Thanksgiving sets our cinematic tempo—kicking off with Home Alone after dinner, then w...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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10:13
Season Five, New Milestones, Big Plans
Season five kicks off with momentum and a bold plan: we’re celebrating roughly eighty episodes and taking the show to Cajun Con with a stacked slate of guests and a fan-first mission. We start by reflecting on the early grind—passing that fragi...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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28:16
Season Four Farewell, Season Five Ahead
Season four ends, and the runway lights up. We’re turning the page with a full-force push into CajunCon at the Lamar Dixon Center in Gonzales—over 80 celebrities, a packed show floor, and a weekend where nostalgia and fandom collide. We share o...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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13:37
Ashley Landrieau: Part 2 From Stage To Stunts
The curtain rises on craft and courage as Ashley Landrew joins us to chart a life that moves from grade‑school plays to LSU’s performance program and straight into the calculated chaos of stunt training. We get honest about what changes when th...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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19:32
Ashley Landrieau: Part 1 The Role Of An Intimacy Coordinator
The most unforgettable moments on screen often ask the most from performers. Ashley Landrieu—actor, writer, director, stunt-trained performer, and intimacy coordinator—pulls back the curtain on how intimate and emotionally heavy scenes are desi...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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28:29
Dean West: Part 2 Truthful Acting
Dean unpacks the turning point that changed his work: an acting class with Aaron Speiser that replaced “how should this look?” with “what does this human believe right now?” We dig into the “moment before,” the trap of starting scenes in a pre-...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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46:36
Dean West: Part 1 Acting Without Acting
Ever notice how the best performances feel unforced, like the camera just wandered into a real moment? That’s the core of our time with actor and coach Dean West, who makes a compelling case that presence beats performance every time. We dig in...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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24:27
Ann Mahoney: Rumors and Reality
A meme tried to tell our story for us—so we brought in the person at the center of it. Ann Mahoney sits down with us to unpack a viral rumor about a Walking Dead scene, why it’s completely false, and what gets lost when the internet mistakes co...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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56:39