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Doc Walks
BONUS RE-RELEASE EPISODE 006 - Matt Wolf As Himself
Consider this a favorite re-wrapped Christmas gift just for you—Matt Wolf's PEE-WEE AS HIMSELF documentary is streaming now on HBO, reminding us all that the best presents are the ones that make us feel like kids again. This holiday season we're celebrating filmmakers who find magic in obsession and who build their own creative communities one passion project at a time. So pour yourself some eggnog, settle in by the fireplace, and unwrap our conversation with Matt—a filmmaker who turned his love of underground artists into a career that spans from cello-playing disco composers to the most belo...
2025-12-25
41 min
Doc Walks
EP034 - High, Low, Buffalo, Mitzvah w/ Sally O'Grady
As we close-out of our first year of doc'in & walkin' it's time to take stock in what this podcast is all about. We're excited to welcome self-proclaimed number one fan and Australian-born doc-maker, Sally O'Grady for a year-end, Year in Review episode. This nature-walk snakes through the wilderness behind Sally's North Austin home as Ben intros us to a game of "High, Low, Buffalo, Mitzvah" (a Steinbauer family dinner game) and a chance to reflect on the ups, downs, weird little moments and the true mitzvahs of our first 33 episodes. We'll catch up with some favorite Doc Walks bits...
2025-12-18
1h 06
Doc Walks
EP033 - The Stone Peacock w/ David Modigliani
What is it with all the doc-filmmakers turning to podcasting?!? No, not us… we're talkin' about David Modigliani—a playwright turned poet turned documentary filmmaker turned podcaster (and Stanley Tucci voice director). This is a fun walk with an old friend at a park rumored to be populated by peacocks! The director of 2008's CRAWFORD (about a small town invaded by George W. Bush) and 2019's RUNNING WITH BETO (a quixotic look at Beto O'Rouke's life on the campaign trail), David is back in Austin for 36-hours to emcee the Home Slice Pizza Carnival and crash his old...
2025-12-11
1h 02
Doc Walks
EP032 - Podcasts Are The New Mayonnaise w/ Scott Ballew
Keith's out this week, so Ben is strutting Travis Heights solo with his good pal Scott(y) Ballew. Scott's a lesson in cutting-against the grain and getting more for it. You might know him from his work as the former Head of Content at Yeti, making 100+ branded docs with one rule: no product placement. Scott's path is pure chaos theory - starting with a UT football national championship ring, spending time as an insurance salesman, working the ol' LA PA grind to end up changing how brands tell stories (all while writing and recording his own songs), Scott's tried...
2025-12-04
1h 17
Doc Walks
BONUS RE-RELEASE, EPISODE 007: A Story That Went Nowhere with Charlie Shackleton
Consider this your second helping of the holiday—Charlie Shackleton's THE ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT is now playing in theaters, which means audiences can now experience one of the most twisted, brightest docs of the year. This thanksgiving we're grateful for filmmakers who take big swings and for audiences who show up to support adventurous storytelling. So grab another slice of pie, settle in, and revisit our SXSW conversation with Charlie—a filmmaker who turned rejection into art and morphed failure into near-genius… Walk and talk with ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT director Charlie Shackleton as he recounts the cha...
2025-11-28
40 min
Doc Walks
HOLIDAY RE-RELEASE EP09 - The Watering Hole, Live from the Austin Film Society
Thanksgiving is here and we're thankful for the filmmakers who make our home town of Austin, TX weird and wonderful. So this week, we're serving up a heaping helping of gratitude and indulging in a re-release of one of our favorite community episodes, EP09 - THE WATERING HOLE, LIVE FROM THE AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY. We recorded this one during SXSW at the annual Austin Film Society party. We're grateful to documentary filmmakers, the festivals that bring us all together, AFS for holding down the fort and for you—yes, you—who keep showing up to listen to a coupla turk...
2025-11-27
39 min
Doc Walks
EP031 - Opportunity Calls! w/ Patrick Heaphy
Join Ben as he walks solo with Patrick Heaphy—a New York producer/director and music doc extraordinaire. Together they saunter across South Congress, past the Continental Club to Arlyn Studios. Pat's the filmmaker behind CHARLEY CROCKETT: $10 COWBOY documentary—now screening at Austin Film Festival—but his career path runs through a Nancy Kerrigan vampire clip (the lav accessory, of course), the 1994 Olympics, and a 9/11 doc compiled from his day-of footage. We dig into the music documentary hustle: multi-cam concert films at the Ryman, working the Springsteen archives, and why answer-the-phone opportunity beats mere aspiration. Pat breaks down his compan...
2025-11-20
40 min
Doc Walks
EP030 - I'm With the People (and the Butterflies) w/ Rena Effendi
Meet Rena Effendi—National Geographic photographer, and first-time filmmaker whose SEARCHING FOR SATYRUS just won the top doc prize at the Austin Film Festival. This walk is pure magic—seemingly in honor of her butterfly-hunting film, monarch butterflies flit all around us like they know something the rest of us don't. Rena's film traces her hunt for one of the world's rarest butterflies, named after her father—a Soviet-era lepidopterist who collected 90,000 specimens before his untimely death. This unique species flies only once a year, on a mountaintop, above 10,000 feet, and along the militarized border between Azerbaijan and Armenia—two coun...
2025-11-13
53 min
Doc Walks
EP029 - What Should We Call This Episode? w/ Chelsea Hernandez
We've been trying to book this walk with director Chelsea Hernandez for weeks, but she's just too-busy city-hopping for the PBS music doc-series to hit the trail with us—until now. Chelsea is an Emmy-nominated director, a part of the Brown Girls Doc Mafia, and a great friend! On a return from a recent shoot in Puerto Rico for CITY OF SONGS, Chelsea found that her living room ceiling had collapsed, turning her life upside down… rather than get down about it, she took it as a sign from the universe. Time to move! And time...
2025-11-06
49 min
Doc Walks
EP028 - Go To Church: Watch Movies w/ Megan Gilbride
Keith wanders LA's Atwater Village with acclaimed producer Megan Gilbride—a co-conspirator on TOWER, A SONG FOR YOU, and DEAR MR. BRODY. We stroll the neighborhood, two old friends and frequent collaborators, outlining just how Megan's the "producer kind of crazy" and not the "director kind of crazy." Megan's got theories and she has opinions—and she's got the experience to back them all up. This wide-ranging talk covers a whole lot, like… the ethics of authenticity, how the budget tells a story, community building in the doc-making space, and the difference between journalism and cinema. Plus...
2025-10-30
53 min
Doc Walks
EP027 - Living The Dream with Mike Blizzard
Welcome to Austin Studios, the airport-turned-soundstages located at the intersection of Austin Film Society and Richard Linklater's Detour Filmproductions… and who better to catch on the backlot than Mike Blizzard? A producer known for APOLLO 10½, HIT MAN, and this month's BLUE MOON, all made with longtime collaborator Richard Linklater, Mike takes us through the old airport hangars where MISS CONGENIALITY stumbled and where WALKER spurred onto screens. Breaking down how true stories become narrative films. We dig into the real Gary Johnson (fake hitman, real person), Lorenz Hart's final night at Sardi's (BLUE MOON), and why Linklater kee...
2025-10-23
58 min
Doc Walks
EP026 - Literally Don't Do This, But Don't Do This Literally with Alex Ross Perry
We're wandering through a mystery neighborhood (we don't know the name) with Alex Ross Perry, who has TWO movies screening in Austin on the same day. Here to promote his 10-year passion project VIDEO HEAVEN—an essay film about video stores screening at Austin Film Society, and his part of the omnibus VHS series at Fantastic Fest, Alex has built up a fair amount of cred since 2014's LISTEN UP, PHILIP. Of course, "you can't pay for Montessori preschool with cred." Ain't that the truth. We catch Alex on the heels of last year's PAVEMENTS, a...
2025-10-16
50 min
Doc Walks
EP025 - I'm Not Sure That's A Sculpture with Hillary Pierce
This week we're roaming from Go-Valley (the production compound) thru Govalle (the neighborhood) with Marfa, TX-based filmmaker Hillary Pierce, a producing force behind Ben Masters' THE RIVER AND THE WALL, and Maisie Crow's AT THE READY.. Hillary's path involves assisting the legendary Albert Maysles in New York (yes, he ate her leftovers), looping back to Austin, and then simultaneously working on two wildly different features with Keith, TOWER and A SONG FOR YOU. A meandering stroll through Govalle's sculpture garden and lizard-lurking trails, Hillary shares why "love your subjects" is ardent filmmaking advice, how producing a wedding...
2025-10-09
48 min
Doc Walks
EP024.5 - Matt and Bob Morning Show Meets Doc Walks
Ben crashes the Matt and Bob show to talk WINNEBAGO MAN, viral videos before viral was a thing, and tracking down an angry RV salesman living as a hermit in Northern California. The conversation rips through documentary evolution—from Ken Burns photo zooms to Tiger King (quick: who directed it? exactly)—and lands on why docs are the offensive linemen of film: you don't know their names, but you need them. Ben breaks down Doc Walks, his new weekly walk-and-talk series with Austin filmmaker Keith Maitland, where tiny cameras, AI editing, and real conversation collide. They dig into HIGH HOPE...
2025-10-08
14 min
Mornings with Matt and Bob
Matt and Bob 10-7-25 Approaching Women, Toxic Tuesday, and Ben Steinbauer
The guys get toxic this Tuesday talking about approaching women in public, gift giving before marriage, and just how ethical you really have to be when filming a genuine human moment for a documentary with special guest, director Ben Steinbauer. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-10-07
2h 23
Doc Walks
EP024 - Golden Moments with Maureen Gosling
This one is pure gold! Join Ben on a solo walk with the legendary Maureen Gosling—a prolific documentary editor and director, and a longtime collaborator of Les Blank. Dig into the makings-of iconic films like SPROUT WINGS AND FLY, GAP-TOOTHED WOMEN and BURDEN OF DREAMS, and explore Maureen's latest work, THE NINE LIVES OF BARBARA DANE. We dive deep into the fascinating twists and turns of Maureen's career and her seamless transition from editor to director. Maureen inspires as she lays out the unique nature of her collaborative process—and there are ideas in here that we can all...
2025-10-02
52 min
Doc Walks
EP023 - I'm Not A Pirate Anymore (But I Used To Be) with Bradley Beesley
A walk down docu-memory lane as we welcome Ben's early filmmaking collaborator, roommate, and mentor Bradley Beesley…. A prolific and adventure-prone docmaker, Bradley's created acclaimed docs OKIE NOODLING 1 & 2, FEARLESS FREAKS, and SWEETHEARTS OF THE PRISON RODEO—among others. This walk takes us through Brad & Ben's old neighborhood, with a stop in front of the house they shared in French Place, here in Austin. In a flowing conversation filled with stories and insights from Bradley's early days at OU art school where he made the infamous PIZZA MAN, through his collaborations with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, and his inte...
2025-09-25
54 min
Doc Walks
EP022 - Fall Is Falling
Summer's done and Fall is Falling as we (Keith & Ben) check in with each other about the state of our respective projects and how we go from development to production (fingers crossed). We don't have the answers, but we each have our approaches to deck-creation, sizzle reel sizzling, pitching & fundraising, all to get into the 'making' part of filmmaking. Ben shares details about his doc project DR. DANTE, a collab with filmmaker/producer Bradley Beesley and Jimmy Kimmel's company Kimmelot (plus Julie Goldman's Motto Films), as an adaptation of a short into a podcast into a feature doc. And...
2025-09-18
41 min
Doc Walks
EP021 - LIFE AFTER with Reid Davenport and Colleen Cassingham
Two-time Sundance winner Reid Davenport is in town with his new film LIFE AFTER. We were excited to book time with Reid and his producer Colleen Cassingham for a sit-down with Keith at the Austin Film Society Cinema. Reid shares the story behind what drew him to telling this complex story about the issues attached to state sanctioned assisted suicide and talks about his early filmmaking days where questions of identity and politics shaped him as a filmmaker with a unique perspective. Both Reid and Colleen appear on-camera in LIFE AFTER and we dig into that process, their respective r...
2025-09-12
46 min
Doc Walks
EP020 - A Shared Reality with Richard Whittaker
It's a sobering summer day in Austin as we invite the Austin Chronicle's Richard Whittaker out for a walk. Fresh off the presses, Richard has researched and written a story that details the ramifications of the recent defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the impact that this move has on independent documentaries. We get into it, talking up the history and significance of PBS and ITVS, the Independent Television Service — the leading funder of indie docs in the public sphere. Richard provides context and detail far beyond the headlines for this hot-button issue affecting everyone who tells or t...
2025-09-04
41 min
Doc Walks
EP019 - Doc Talks with Dr. Paul Stekler
We talk a lot about mentorship on this podcast—so it makes sense that we'd bring a pivotal mentor to both of us into the mix. Join us as we find a shady spot on the campus of the University of Texas as DocWalks becomes DocTalks with Dr. Paul Stekler. We'll get into Paul's POV from many angles—from his days as a Harvard PhD, to his filmmaking roots in New Orleans, through his role as the chair of the Radio-Television-Film department at UT, Paul has made teaching and community building a priority. But that hasn't held him back from...
2025-08-21
50 min
Doc Walks
EP018 - Greg Kwedar Meta On Meta On Meta
This week we're breaking out of the non-fiction world to talk fictionalization with Oscar-nominated writer/director Greg Kwedar. Fresh off the awards trail with last year's SING SING, Greg shares insights and ideas about turning documentary style research into based-on-a-true-story truth. It's a light-hearted walk through Hyde Park, with another stop at a shady creek, as we dig into Greg's approach to creative partnership (he's 4-films deep with collaborator Clint Bentley) — and catering his directing approach for different acting styles. Step with us into a free-roaming conversation about creative resilience and the role of friendship and adventure that drives Gr...
2025-08-14
54 min
Doc Walks
EP017 - Through the Portal with Reed Harkness
Take a stroll with Reed Harkness, Portland-based creator behind SAM NOW, a creative portrait that follows the journey of the Harkness brothers, Reed and Sam, as they search for Sam's mother who mysteriously disappeared in the year 2000. This walk mirrors Reed's film, becoming a moving and unexpectedly epic conversation about family, loss, and long-haul filmmaking. This one takes us off the trail, through a literal portal with a detour into a stone-skipping dip in Boggy Creek. This one's got heart, humor, and a few unexpected turns—just like any good walk (or film) should. 00:00 Introduction to R...
2025-08-07
49 min
Doc Walks
EP016 - Ben & Keith Look Back To Look Ahead
After 15 DocWalks Keith & Ben take a look back. Where did we start, where are we going? Walk with us as we discuss the evolution of the podcast, highlighting some highs and glossing-over some lows along the way. In addition to all that, we talk (as always) about changes in the film industry, notably Texas' new film incentives, and share some enthusiasm for upcoming episodes, including deep dives into classic docs, and long walks with impactful filmmakers, like next week's conversation with Portland-based filmmaker Reed Harkness. This one's just us — a look back, a look ahead, a chance to stand la...
2025-07-31
39 min
Get Doc’d Podcast
Winnebago Man
Send us a textThis week on Get Doc’d, Daphne, El Professor Michael and Wilsen dive headfirst into the glorious chaos that is Winnebago Man, the documentary about Jack Rebney—the most foul-mouthed RV pitchman in American history and the unwilling godfather of viral video rage. If you’ve ever screamed at your job, your coworkers, or a swarm of flies, congratulations: you may already be spiritually connected to Jack.What starts as a collection of 1980s blooper reel gold—featuring Rebney inventing new ways to curse at the English language—becomes something much deeper (an...
2025-07-25
1h 22
Doc Walks
EP015 - Do Your Thing with Kevin Willmott
We're off to Kansas! Or… Ben is. He's flying back to to Lawrence, Kansas, to interview one of his professors from his days at the University of Kansas — Academy Award-winning filmmaker and KU professor Kevin Willmott. Known for co-writing BLACKKKLANSMAN with Spike Lee, Wilmott shares personal stories of his journey from a young creative in Kansas to an Oscar award-winning filmmaker. This one is jam-packed with a wide-ranging discussion covering the power of cinema, activism, the impact of Black history, and the challenges of making films outside Hollywood — and the role of the teacher. Ben is filled-up with admiration and resp...
2025-07-24
1h 09
Doc Walks
EP014 - Low Moments in Documentary with Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine
This one's a little different… Keith gets off the trail for an old-fashioned sit-down conversation with Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, the acclaimed husband-wife filmmaker duo behind the BOYS STATE and this year's MIDDLETOWN. Jesse and Amanda share insights and highlights from their films, their career, and the challenges and opportunities that come from working together as a married couple and film team. From THE OVERNIGHTERS through MIDDLETOWN, this sit-down episode offers an intimate look at the creative dynamics and career evolution of two impactful documentarians at the top of the form. Special thanks to the Austin Film Society fo...
2025-07-17
46 min
Doc Walks
EP013 - Go To the Love with Sandi DuBowski
Acclaimed filmmaker Sandi DuBowski has come to our hometown to present SABBATH QUEEN at Austin Film Society's Doc Days. Twenty-one years in the making, Sandi has grown up with this film… and they're taking the show on the road with dozens of fests, scores of community screenings, and an art house tour to rival any indie film this year. Sandi takes us on a heartfelt exploration of their work, from the groundbreaking TREMBLING BEFORE GOD to their work with the late 'Good Pitch' we delve into Sandi's passion for creating documentary films that foster community and dialogue. And they've go...
2025-07-10
44 min
Doc Walks
EP12 - Avril Speaks and We Listen
Known for her versatility as a director, producer, showrunner, and distribution advocate, Avril Speaks joins us this week to walk and doc. From her theological start to her producing days on the SXSW award-winning feature JINN, Avril delves into the importance of storytelling, her transition into nonfiction during the pandemic, and her advocacy for better distribution practices. And, she's our first guest to act out a scene from the movie, ANNIE! 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:28 Meet Avril Speaks 02:27 Avril's Seminary Journey and Its Impact 04:48 The Intersection of Film an...
2025-07-03
41 min
Doc Walks
EP11 - No Wasted Steps with Kahane Corn Cooperman
It's a picture perfect spring morning in East Austin, a beautiful walk made better by the presence of our guest, acclaimed filmmaker Kahane Corn Cooperman, in Austin to premier CREEDE, USA, her newest doc. Keith & Ben explore Kahane's illustrious career, from her 1991 Sundance debut with COOL WATER, to her days behind-the-scenes of DAZED AND CONFUSED, through nearly two decades as a producer and EP on The Daily Show, and her Oscar nominated run with the heartwarming short, JOE'S VIOLIN. An easy-going ramble through the Boog Creek greenbelt yields candid insights into Kahane's storytelling approach, as she provides invaluable advice...
2025-06-26
38 min
Doc Walks
EP10 - Spring Is In The Air
The flowers are blooming, Ben's chasing squirrels while Keith eyes the skies over Hyde Park for hawks… oh, and we're talkin' docs. Spring brings up new thoughts about New Media and the docmakers role vs the "influencer's paradise" of Youtube and social media. This episode steps into Ben & Keith's perspectives on storytelling approaches and the future of media consumption — and we even stop to smell the flowers. Plenty to consider here, and next week look forward to a conversation with Academy Award nominee Kahane Corn Cooperman, feeling good after the SXSW premiere of her new doc, CREEDE, USA. ...
2025-06-19
38 min
Doc Walks
EP09 - The Watering Hole, Live from the Austin Film Society
Drink up the scene like a local as Keith & Ben chat up their fellow Austinites (and a few out of town visitors) at the annual Austin Film Society Parking Lot Party at SXSW. This episode is a veritable smorgasbord of festival conversation including appearances by local filmmakers Cassie Hay, Tracy Frazier & Karen Skloss; festival programmers like Bart Weiss and James Faust; SXSW-premiering CREEDE, USA editor Andrew Saunderson; producer Mike Blizzard; and an AFS-appreciation conversation with CEO Rebecca Campbell. All that and a literal Rolls Royce car crash makes this bonus episode a unique peek into Austin's film community. ...
2025-06-12
38 min
Doc Walks
EP08 - Caught Between Torment and Anguish with John Sloss
Taking it back to the indie film boom of the 90s with super-sales-agent John Sloss of Cinetic Media. Walking through the tree-filled Zilker neighborhood in an escape from SXSW, John shares his career journey from a life-changing pickup basketball game with John Sayles to longtime associations with film legends like Richard Linklater, John Pierson and Errol Morris. Ben & Keith eat up the stories of John's early days, but it's his unique perspective on the current state of the doc marketplace that makes John Sloss a real 'get' for Doc Walks. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:32 Me...
2025-06-12
21 min
Doc Walks
EP07 - A Story That Went Nowhere with Charlie Shackleton
Walk and talk with ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT director Charlie Shackleton as he recounts the challenges (& opportunities) of bringing a film to new life after losing access to the subject. Ben & Keith explore Charlie's love-hate relationship with true crime and the way his film twists up familiar tropes. Never one to accept creative defeat, Charlie extolls the virtues of having a close collaboration with your entertainment lawyer and takes us back to the inspiration of Nick Broomfield as a basis for overcoming rejection on screen. The three filmmakers have a lot of laughs and together decide to start a cult! J...
2025-06-05
37 min
Doc Walks
EP06 - Matt Wolf As Himself
New York City — Ben takes on the Big Apple and a long walk with filmmaker Matt Wolf, all by himself. This episode features a deep dive into Matt Wolf's career and approach — from his days as a gay teen activist to his new two part series, Pee-wee As Himself, premiering on HBO Max. Matt leads Ben through the streets of the Lower East Side while sharing insights into his unique approach to doc filmmaking, the power of archival footage, and the importance of finishing what you start. 00:00 Introduction and First Impressions 00:44 Techn...
2025-05-29
39 min
Doc Walks
EP05 - Rosy on Rosy with Adam Bhala Lough
With SXSW in full swing, Ben & Keith walk downtown Austin with director Adam Bhala Lough (Telemarketers) the day before the premiere of Deep Faking Sam Altman. A prolific filmmaker, Adam shares stories behind the scenes of his new doc, gives tips on pitching, and after spending a year chasing AI pioneer Sam Altman, offers a surprisingly rosy view of the AI landscape. 00:00 Welcome to South by Southwest 2025 00:30 Meet Adam Bhala Lough: Prolific Director 01:23 Deep Faking Sam Altman: The New Film 01:49 The Journey of Making the Film 04:33 Challenges an...
2025-05-22
25 min
Doc Walks
EP04 - Gardener (Not A Carpenter)
Back from Sundance and inspired by Diane Quon's email to Morgan Neville, Ben & Keith discuss the impact of seeking career guidance in their early days as doc-makers. Join us for a walk around Austin's Ladybird Lake and a lively conversation about outreach and insights for aspiring and established documentary filmmakers alike. 00:00 Starting the Journey: Back to Where It All Began 00:14 Post-Sundance Reflections and Illness 01:18 Networking at Sundance: Strategies and Insights 02:36 The Power of Reaching Out: Diane Quon's Story 04:46 Personal Experiences: Seeking Advice from Filmmakers
2025-05-15
35 min
Doc Walks
EP03 - Start With the Story with Diane Quon
In this episode of Doc Walks, Ben & Keith duck out of the freezing temperatures of Park City for a warm and cozy indoor sit-down with Academy Award-nominated producer Diane Quon. A personal story of determination, Diane shares her inspiring journey from marketing executive to Academy Award-nominated documentary producer. From acclaimed films like 'Minding the Gap,' and 'Breaking the News,' to her Sundance premiering 'Third Act,' Diane shares insights and experiences as a late-entrant into the documentary world, relying on real-world experience and some well-timed words of encouragement too. 00:00 Braving the Cold: A Frosty Start 00:45 Seeking Warmth...
2025-05-08
20 min
Doc Walks
EP02 - Look Out For the Ice! - Live From Sundance
It's Ben's first time in Park City, and despite the freezing temps, he and Keith take to Main Street to kickoff the indie film calendar-year, exploring the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Man-on-the-street interviews capture the vibrant atmosphere as Ben & Keith seek intel and advice from filmmakers, volunteers, and festival-goers alike. Listen for candid encounters with Frank Mosley, Russell Wayne Groves, Su Kim and more — including a sneeze and you might miss it cameo from Conan O'Brien, who warns us all — "Look out for the ice!" 00:00 Starting the Day: Leaving the Condo 00:08 Walking Directions and Weather...
2025-05-08
37 min
Doc Walks
EP01 - The Pilot OR Two Dipshits Talking About Birds
Step into 'Doc Walks' with indie filmmakers Keith Maitland and Ben Steinbauer as they kick off this walk & talk podcast with a pilot episode focused on their documentary origins, storytelling motivations, personal frailties, and a few bird sightings. Tune in for candid conversations, industry insights, and the ambient sounds of Austin's hike and bike trail. From The Bear and Go Valley comes the show you didn't know you wanted (or needed, probably). Hosted, produced, and edited by Ben Steinbauer and Keith Maitland, with help from Tanner Bass. Theme song by Sam Billen and Primary Color Music.
2025-04-29
26 min
The Art of Film Funding
How to combine the serious and the silly into an engaging documentary. - Hosted by Heather Lenz
Ben Steinbauer and Joe Pickett discuss their documentary, Chop & Steele. Ben Steinbauer directed the film, which premiered at Tribeca. Joe Pickett is featured in Chop & Steele, along fellow comedian, Nick Prueher. Joe and Nick pranked morning TV news shows by posing as part of a fake strongman duo. One appearance resulted in a federal lawsuit that Fast Company magazine called “the dumbest First Amendment battle” of the year.
2023-12-06
48 min
Sandlot Revolution
The Bear, Berndt Mader & Ben Steinbauer
Berndt Mader is an Emmy Award-winning film, television and commercial director. The son of a prominent Dallas photographer, Berndt spent the majority of his childhood running from cameras, only to now find himself most at home behind one. Berndt’s vast portfolio includes Chop & Steele (2022), a comedy documentary that he co-directed with The Bear’s Ben Steinbauer. The film premiered to great acclaim at the Tribeca Film Festival. His hybrid narrative-documentary, Booger Red (2016), led him to co-direct a television series for Discovery+, based on his original film. Berndt has directed award winning advertising work for notable brands like Budweiser, RAM...
2023-06-30
1h 19
What We Know, What We Don't
(19) Seen
Name one other podcast where the two words "Pristine Colon" are uttered. You can't, but we dared to go there. What a delight this conversation with director, storyteller, production company owner, and caveman diet-eating documentary filmmaker Ben Steinbauer was for us all. Ben's own recent health scare is relatable on so many levels and his willingness to discuss it and so much more with us is something we'll be forever grateful for!Read more about Ben at the links below and be sure to check out his documentary Winnebago Man or the documentary he co-directed Chop and...
2022-12-12
1h 00
The Beaucephus Broadcast
59: Ben Steinbauer
This week, Beau recaps his viewing of Infinity War and learns an important lesson during a bachelor party weekend: "too much meat is a real thing." Plus, a conversation with documentarian and filmmaker Ben Steinbauer about "Winnebago Man" and his other projects.
2020-05-03
1h 12
More Than One Lesson
Episode 35- Winnebago Man
Tyler discusses Ben Steinbauer's Winnebago Man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2010-12-13
36 min