Whatcha Know Joe?
Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other.
Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth.
Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link.
Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows.
Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby...
Episodes
31 episodes
Ep. 31: The Brooklyn Dodgers... no wait... The Los Angeles Dodgers!
Joe has had a special connection to the Dodgers almost since the day when they were "dodging" trolley cars in Brooklyn. Did you know that's where the team got their name? It just seems that wherever the Dodgers dodge, Joe ends up there! Or is i...
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Ep. 30: Brasilia, Murder Inc., and Gross Scandal.
In this episode Joe takes us on a wonderful ride as he re-lives some of the amazing, and maybe a bit kooky side of growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Three wonderful stories, and one sadder more mysterious one that you don't want to miss.
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Episode 30
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Ep. 29: Three Stories, One Lesson
Joe shares three life lessons, one from the beaches near Malibu and two from his days living in Brooklyn, New York, (including the secret to why the Coney Island, New York Ferris Wheel was so popular with teenage boys), one about what NOT to do...
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Episode 29
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Ep. 28: Joe Gets Arrested! What?! Betcha didn't know that!
During the turbulent 60s, in New York, Joe found himself "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong friend and the wrong haircut!" In this highly entertaining episode of Whatcha' Know Joe? Joe takes us into the dreaded "tom...
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Episode 28
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Ep. 18: The White Cloud
In the 1970s after working with Walter Matthau in Maine, Joe returned to New York tired but with a pocket full of money. Soon after he bought the "White Cloud." After much begging, he has agreed to tell the "Story of the White Cloud" one last t...
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Episode 18
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Ep. 16: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 2)
In this episode Joe gives us more "-ism" from his 60 years in film. When in doubt, grab a Joe-ism and film on!
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Episode 16
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17:37
Ep. 15: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 1)
Over his lengthy career in professional Hollywood, Joe came up with a list of "Joe-ism" that never failed when a good -ism was needed. When he moved into education teaching safety and production to the student's of the world's most famous film ...
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Episode 15
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Ep. 14: Master Class on Location Management
Part 3 of the Master Class on planning productions by one who has done it all! In this episode Joe tackles the difference between managing a production and Production Management.
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Episode 14
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18:01
Ep. 12: Master Class on Breaking Down a Script (part 2)
This is part 2 of Breaking Down a script.
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Episode 12
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12:03
Ep. 10: Master Class! Critical Assumptions
In this episode Joe offers a master class in filmmaking (and for free)! Have you ever heard "critical assumptions"? No? You want to make a film but don't know where to begin? You start right here! Whatcha now 'bout that!? Soon you will! Let's g...
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Ep. 8: How to Think (and Not to Think) like a Professional Filmmaker!
Filmmaking has it's own culture, lingo, and philosophy. If you wanna work in the biz, or just understand it, you gotta be "in the know."One of our listeners, Brandon from Los Angeles, asks Joe about "The Snow Globe." Or in other words ho...
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Ep 17: Joe interviews Friend and Hollywood Legend Michael Hertzberg
In this episode Joe interviews his lifelong friend Michael Hertzberg.Michael Hertzberg was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for such Hollywood A-List films as Ent...
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Episode 17
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20:59
Ep. 7: Tribute to Michael Filerman
In this episode Joe pays tribute to Michael Filerman and gives more life lessons about how to succeed in this very competitive business.
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Episode 7
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15:14
Ep. 6: A Question for "The Joe."
In this episode Joe takes a question from two of our listeners. The first is a question for more information about Joe's work on the land breaking Miranda class and the second is a question from a young filmmaker on how to safety film an underw...
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Episode 6
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17:31
Ep. 20: Henry the Worm (or the Early Worm catches the Bird!)
Mark Twain said that truth was stranger than fiction and when it comes to "the Joe" no truth could be stranger! In this episode, "the boy from Brooklyn" relives for us his time growing up with Henry "the Worm" as well as how to stay alive if yo...
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Episode 20
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Ep. 21 Q&A with "Chairman Joe."
In this episode Joe answers questions from listeners. Particularly on advice to young filmmakers and those wanting to use fire and water in their productions.
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Episode 21
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22:35
Ep. 24: Interview with Jonathan Sanger
In this episode of Whatcha' Know Joe, Joe interviews his longtime friend Jonathan Sanger. They discuss working with Mel Brooks and how the film Elephant Man was brought to the big screen!
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Episode 24
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Ep. 3: You're Short, You're Stupid & You Have the Right to Remain Silent!
In this episode the one and only Joe tells us about his time working with writers Jay Presson Allen and Truman Capote. AND... his unique access to John Flynn, the attorney who guaranteed that all Americans have the "Right to Remain Silent!"...
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Episode 3
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19:52
Ep. 5: Symbiosis of Sound & Cinema: An Interview with Midge Costin
Midge Costin is a legend in Hollywood Sound Design. Before teaching cinematic sound to thousands of up-and-coming film students at the prestigious School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, Midge designed major soundscap...
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Episode 5
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Ep. 19 Interview with Sandrine Cassidy chief distributor for USC's School of Cinematic Arts!
In this episode Joe interviews Sandrine Cassidy, a very important distributor for the University of Southern California. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, knowing what Sandrine knows will be important.
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Episode 19
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22:15
Ep. 2: Three life lessons in Film and How do you like your Cup o' Joe, sir?
In this episode "The Joe" gives three life lessons that he learned working up the ladder of Hollywood including what may have been the most important, "How do you like your coffee, boss?" But seriously Joe's unique humor and outlook on life mak...
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Episode 2
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Ep. 11: Master Class! Breaking Down a Script part 1
In this episode, Joe gives us a "masters' class in filmmaking." If you are interested in how a film actually gets made, want to make a film, or are just curious, here is a secret from one of the real pros.
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Episode 11
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21:14
Ep. 23: Arnold Peter Interview (the Sequel)
In this episode Joe continues his interview with Hollywood Super Star Attorney Arnold Peter. Thy discuss many interesting topics including International Cinema and A.I. and Hollywood.
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Episode 23
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20:10
Ep. 27: The True Story of Red Tracton
In this episode, Joe tells the heroic story of his friend Red Tracton and how he saved the life of 4 year old Stanley Stalford Jr., when he was kidnapped by Robert L. Dacy in Beverly Hills, California in the 1968. The event made international n...
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