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My First Indie FilmEditing 9: Computer Crash!Editing 9: The Hackintosh crashes Jason’s progress and emotions. He shares how "Rebel without a Crew" TV show encourages him. Then Jason reflects on some scenes he was surprised by in the editing and the attitude of gratitude losing his editing computer brings. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an...
2020-01-0210 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 8: Looking at a MountainEditing 8: Jason misses self-imposed deadlines for completing the film and discusses his honest feelings of the post-production slog. He shares his new deadlines. He shares great insight from Robert Cargill about writing that relates to editing. A relatable episode for anyone finding themselves displeased with their own creative progress. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm...
2019-12-3010 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 7: When is a Scene Done?Editing 7: What is most important in making a cut in the footage?Jason revisits Walter Murch’s book, “In the Blink of an Eye”. Jason tells how he implemented it to make a scene better. Hear Soderbergh insights about film being the only medium where you can truly see characters transition thoughts in the same shot. Jason shares a quote he now has taped up next to his monitor for knowing when a scene is complete. Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you en...
2019-12-2613 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 6: Establish Point-Of-ViewEditing 6: Jason gleans from the movie Traffic on editing point-of-view and how to get into a scene. He shares how he’s choosing the take he likes as he edits a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!
2019-12-2317 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 5: First SceneEditing 5: Actual cutting of the footage is underway and Jason shares reactions of a first viewing. He shares some encouragement from Jeremy and how taking longer is actually what it takes to get where you want to be. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the...
2019-12-1909 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 4: Emotional Ping PongEditing 4: Honest fellowship with other filmmakers gives Jason perspective on life and career. He finds creative inspiration from a twitter thread of successful directors, James Mangold, Craig Mazin, and Chris McQuarrie, and shares what they talked about and how it relates to editing a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us...
2019-12-1613 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 3: Resistance is BackEditing 3: Raw honesty from Jason as he shares his struggle with working on the film in editing. He shares what helped break the resistance and what may help you as well wherever you are in your creative process. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you...
2019-12-1207 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 2: Composing the FutureEditing 2: Jason meets with a possible composer. A post-mortem call with producers goes very well and Jason shares the excitement that comes out of that meeting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com GET MOVIE UPDATES: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!
2019-12-0908 min
My First Indie FilmEditing 1: Syncing Back To RealityEditing Update 1: The realities of post-production set in quickly with syncing sound to the footage. Jason discusses how the 90-day timeline is going. He shares how much footage they shot and tells how he passed the monotonous time of footage organization while simultaneously learning character development from Breaking Bad. A possible composer reaches out to Jason and a meeting is set. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter...
2019-12-0511 min
My First Indie FilmDay 67: Exhausted on Cloud NineDay 67: Jason reflects on becoming a feature film director and reentering family life. He discusses what the day after production entailed with returning equipment and taking a few days off. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!
2019-12-0211 min
My First Indie FilmDay 66: Last Day of Production!Day 66: A day full of script and logistical drama, Jason has to rewrite the script for the last day and doesn’t know what to write. He also forgot to secure the location for the day and so there is a mad dash to try find a location on a national holiday. Catherine once again calms Jason’s nerves and they find a way to get the movie in the can. Listen to how the last day of Spooklight went and all the hurdles the team faced on their last day of production! Subscribe to the filmmaking jour...
2019-11-1516 min
My First Indie FilmDay 65: Eleven Weddings in a RowDay 65: Jason forgot to cast day players, but was able to secure two actresses last minute. He discusses location needs when shooting and the themes of the scenes. Jason discusses how he directs one of the scenes that wasn’t working and how thinking about contrast made it work. He discusses the sacrifice it takes to make a film and all the people it impacts around you. The team was also able to shoot a scene they skipped from the other night and get some pick up shots. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason ch...
2019-11-1413 min
My First Indie FilmDay 64: No Script, No LocationDay 64: After a late night with kids and little sleep, Jason gets up to write 8 pages in 2 hours before getting to set. Brooke finds a way to secure a difficult role and location we need that day. The cast and crew move out to Anson and get more than what they could have ever expected. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com
2019-11-1314 min
My First Indie FilmDay 63: One Embarrassing SceneDay 63: With one scene to shoot on day 8, production has a relaxed feel. A day of rejuvenation was well needed and embraced. Jason talks about giving yourself a deadline and making it public might be the best thing to do to accomplish your goals. Jason also shares how he is stressed that he has to rewrite the scenes and still find locations for the next day! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an...
2019-11-1211 min
My First Indie FilmDay 62: Tragedy StrikesDay 62: There’s nothing that can prepare you for some things in life. Dealing with sudden tragedy is one. Dealing with sudden tragedy while making a film is what this day of shooting became. Jason tells the story of the evening as best he can and what all the cast and crew experienced on the 7th day of production. If this tragedy relates to you on a personal level, please copy down this number: 1-800-273-8255 and if you ever find yourself in a bad place, please call. myfirstindiefilm.com
2019-11-1120 min
My First Indie FilmDay 61: Time to SpooklightDay 61: Back to Anson, Texas for the first of two back-to-back night shoots, all 7 main cast members have a pivotal scene at the Anson crossroads. Jason discusses how the shoot day went, behind-the-scene antic dotes, and lessons learned from planning and shooting at night. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review...
2019-11-0824 min
My First Indie FilmDay 60: Four Location MovesDay 60: Finishing the basement, moving outside and across town twice... the production has a lot of moves but the nature of the scenes simplifies the production needs. Jason breaks down the scenes of the day, the missteps they overcame and a few things to think about if making your own small budget film. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film...
2019-11-0722 min
My First Indie FilmDay 59: Safe in the Scary BasementDay 59: Inclement weather returns to town but filming is in a basement so production stays the course. Jason and Doug collaborate to solve lighting needs from out of story and then work through stepping on each other’s toes for the first time. Jason loves how performances elevated what he had imagined for the ending and discusses how to better protect the important scenes in your shooting schedule. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to ma...
2019-10-2517 min
My First Indie FilmDay 58: Filming in Anson, TexasDay 58: Why chose the "Anson Lights" folklore to create a story around the for the film? Jason explains why they ran over an hour in shooting the first scene of the day. Jason also explains the tone of the film they are hoping to achieve, the excitement of the locals as they start filming in Anson, and why getting bluebonnets into the movie is so great for establishing the setting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be...
2019-10-2419 min
My First Indie FilmDay 57: Tornado!Day 57: Day 3 of production is set aside as another prep day. A tornado plows through Abilene while we all slept. Jason shares a perspective on life struggles from his wife. He talks through how they reworked the schedule and the priorities in putting that together for the next 8 days of shooting. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm...
2019-10-2320 min
My First Indie FilmDay 56: Exciting FootageDay 56: Day 2 of shooting. Jason talks crew dropping out, how positivity helps production, and the schedule of the day. He discusses how he directed a scene differently from the page for more emotional impact, why recording wild lines are important, and why production went over until early in the morning to capture an action sequence. Jason also shares moments throughout the day that were memorable. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE...
2019-10-2228 min
My First Indie FilmDay 55: First Day of Shooting!Day 55: We made it!! First day of shooting is here and not without it’s hiccups and new ‘resistances’ attacking us. Jason talks through the scenes they shot on day one, adjustments they made to scenes and why they chose these scenes to shoot first. Lots happening so these production episodes may be a bit longer! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com ...
2019-10-2123 min
My First Indie FilmDay 54: Last Day of Pre-ProductionDay 54: Jason and Doug put off shooting another day in order to prep for one day. They go location scouting, talk one hour setup goal in each location, and the excitement of finding locations your DP loves. An actor for day one of shooting has to back out and Jason has to figure out a replacement plan quickly to put everyone in a position to be successful. It’s the last day before the camera rolls on Day 55! Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the...
2019-10-1916 min
My First Indie FilmDay 53: Everyone Reads ScriptDay 53: Jason writes all day to finish the script moments before all the cast and crew table read it for the first time. Originally planned as the first day of shooting, day 53 is needed for finishing the script and prep. Jason adjusts a character for an actor he liked in auditions. Jason talks through the ending of the film and how he wrote it from structure beats, location, production issues, and theme. He discusses the table read and everyone’s response and the decision about shooting the next day. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jas...
2019-10-1816 min
My First Indie FilmDay 51-52: The 20 Hour RewriteJason writes all day and all night, for nearly 20 hours trying to rewrite the script. He discusses waking up with anxiety about not finishing it. Then Jason talks through the workshop they put on for the students at ACU and the process for shooting a scene. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com P...
2019-10-1710 min
My First Indie FilmDay 50: Preproduction BattlesDay 50: Jason wakes to some tough news. He gets ideas going with some morning pages, meets with a potential new actor, gets help with a new location, and finishes the day with outlining the sequences to the film. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the po...
2019-10-1614 min
My First Indie FilmDay 49: New Location Resets Entire StoryDay 49: Jason and Doug pick up the camera in Dallas. That evening they talk story and create a new ending for the film that stems from a location they found. Jason talks story changes based on actors availability. Jason discusses why talking story with the DP is a key collaboration and what’s next to get done. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.co...
2019-10-1118 min
My First Indie FilmDay 48: Stress and SolutionsJason’s son has a tonsillectomy in the morning. Doug, the DP, arrives in town. The panic to find production insurance overwhelms Jason’s writing time. Doug and Jason make decisions on equipment and have an honest conversation about what needs to change in the script for this film to happen. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-10-0925 min
My First Indie FilmDay 47: Casting LeadsJason casts the 3 main leads and talks about what all goes into choosing actors for a project. Doug hits the road from California to Texas to make the movie and Jason talks about the value of empowering everyone to be creative on a no-budget film. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us...
2019-10-0815 min
My First Indie FilmDay 46: Different Actors, Different MovieJason and Doug settle on a camera to use and an equipment house to get it from in Dallas. Jason watches the taped auditions to try to decide on cast and how seeing different roles play out makes a different movie. Then the first crew meeting! Jason and Doug talk equipment. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm...
2019-10-0712 min
My First Indie FilmDay 45: Process of Callbacks90 DAY MIDPOINT! Jason holds callbacks and talks through his process of how he works with the actors. He discussing the balance of producing vs directing and what he feels comfortable with at this point to previous experience. He also shares how each day feels as decisions are made. Jason ends with the perspective you need if you are going to be a creator of anything. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE...
2019-10-0513 min
My First Indie FilmDay 44: Location ScoutingJason grabs another potential crew member and finds a great location. He hears from more local actors interested in auditioning that are invited to callbacks in the morning. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!
2019-10-0408 min
My First Indie FilmDay 42-43: Passion of OthersJason gets more feedback on the script and reports on the first round of casting. Jason scouts a very cool location and realizes how a one location story does not always equal easier shooting. Jason’s latest takeaway is the passion of others will get this film made. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PL...
2019-10-0310 min
My First Indie FilmDay 41: Reworking Story AgainJason rereads his script with a critical eye and realizes there is a lot that needs to change. Talks story ideas with collaborators Zach and Doug and gets ready for casting tomorrow. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PLEASE leave us an all-star review if you enjoy the podcast!!
2019-10-0208 min
My First Indie FilmDay 40: Movie Title Time!Day 40: Movie Title Time! Jason announces the name of his first indie film and why he chose it. He receives critical feedback on the script and gets prepped for casting in a couple of days. On top of everything, Jason’s son needs his tonsils removed. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com PL...
2019-10-0109 min
My First Indie FilmDay 39: Two Weeks From FilmingJason adds two new members to the producing team and incorporates ideas into the story that will help with lighting at night. Script feedback directs Jason towards different kind of fears for the characters in the story. Jason hints at what the movie is about and shares how he is emotionally two weeks out from making this movie. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum ...
2019-09-3010 min
My First Indie FilmDay 37-38: Script FeedbackJason meets with his Dallas collaborators and gets feedback on the script. He also talks with Doug, the DP, about the script. Jason gets some ideas on what to do next with the story. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-2809 min
My First Indie FilmDay 36: Excited AnxietyDay 36: Excited Anxiety Jason has sent out the script to others for feedback. He shares what it feels like to be awaiting feedback and his plans over the next 24 hours concerning the script. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-2708 min
My First Indie FilmDay 35: Plans Taking ShapeDay 35: Plans Taking Shape Jason reads the draft for the first time and discusses the plan moving forward. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-2606 min
My First Indie FilmDay 31-34: First Draft FinishedDay 31-34: First Draft Finished Easter. Anniversary. Traveling. Lots to juggle while trying to finish the script. Catherine gives Jason helpful feedback on the script. Jason talks about great dialogue advice from Terry Rossio from the On The Page podcast. Jason finishes the first draft! He meets with ACU students interested in being a part of the crew and ends with a very encouraging Cargill tweet. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to...
2019-09-2518 min
My First Indie FilmDay 30: Night Lighting ProblemDay 30: Jason only gets 10 more pages done. Plans to get two days more on the script before first draft goes out for feedback. Damon gives advice on night lighting technique that could be useful. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-2406 min
My First Indie FilmDay 29: Getting Crew from TwitterJason gets another 20 pages written. Exhausted but plowing ahead. Catherine works on a dress. A guy on twitter volunteers to come help on set. Jeff Goldsmith interview with Pet Cemetery guys. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-2306 min
My First Indie FilmDay 27-28: Writing 21 Pages a DayDay 27-28: Writing 21 Pages a Day Jason starts preproduction, analyzes the contained thriller movies “Mine” and “The Ruins”. He cranks out 21 pages using Highland. Gleans from Ardnt’s “Beginnings” video. Jason shares where he is trying to make this movie in Texas and why others want to help. Mark Duplass with an encouraging tweet about creating where you are. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum
2019-09-2212 min
My First Indie FilmDay 26: Picking Story ValuesDay 26: Picking Story Values Jason discusses how he is approaching writing a new ending to the film with choosing the dominate and underdog values of the story. Producer Kyle gives access to equipment he has available. Subscribe to the filmmaking journey as each day Jason chronicles his first no-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-2107 min
My First Indie FilmDay 24-25: A DP as Crazy as MeDay 24-25 – “A DP as Crazy as Me” A big couple of days as Jason’s tax return and a film workshop could bring in some finances for the film. Also, a producer and director of photography come on board! Jason tosses out the ending he loved to find a new one. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter...
2019-09-2006 min
My First Indie FilmDay 23: Have to Redo EverythingDay 23: Have to Redo Everything Jason shows the movie outline to his wife which results in a new direction. Jason watches Michael Arndt’s “insanely great endings” video which gives him a whole new inspiration for his film. Also shares encouragement from David O'Russell. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film update...
2019-09-1907 min
My First Indie FilmDays 21-22: Mastermind the AudienceDays 21-22 - The importance of soaking up other art forms while working creatively. Insight from On The Page podcast with Christie Hall about how to reveal information to an audience. And Jason finished the OUTLINE! Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget, indie film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-1807 min
My First Indie FilmDay 19-20: The Lie of PerfectionDays 19-20 - Morning pages opens up a revelation that sets Jason free from trying to be perfect. Jason works on the logic by visually laying out the structure and explains why fantastical elements do not have to be explained. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! ...
2019-09-1710 min
My First Indie FilmDay 18: Movie Outline StrategiesDay 18 – Bouncing back, Jason outlines with 90 beats idea. He is directed by a Cargill tweet about being stuck in the middle and to outline from the end instead of the beginning. Jason shares the energy that comes from creating something even if it’s small. Subscribe to not miss the adventure. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-1610 min
My First Indie FilmDay 17: Self-Inflicted StressDay 17 – Stressed out. Jason talks about how putting a something onto your own plate and then stressing out about it is such a strange dichotomy. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-1503 min
My First Indie FilmDay 14-16: Not an UnderdogDay 14-16 – Stop viewing yourself as an underdog, don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do... including yourself, and look at who are you surrounding yourself with. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film up...
2019-09-1407 min
My First Indie FilmDay 13: Possible InvestorsDay 13 – Jason breaks down a movie back into an outline of story beats to learn more. He hears of possible investors for the film and the encouragement that brings. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.co...
2019-09-1306 min
My First Indie FilmDay 12: Pressure of Failing BuildsDay 12 – Jason wakes up anxious. As people begin to learn of the project, excitement builds as does the pressure of failing. Listen how Jason dealt with the anxiety in order to attack the day. Great quotes from other filmmakers: “Absence of boundaries is the enemy of art” – Orsen Wells "You need a measure of pressure and limitation in order to facilitate the highest measure of creativity” – Scott Derrickson Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget, indie film. Each day Jason records a 5...
2019-09-1206 min
My First Indie FilmDay 11: Expectation vs RealityDay 11 – Expectation vs Reality where happiness comes from and how writing morning pages is paying off. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-1107 min
My First Indie FilmDay 10: Trust Your PrioritiesDay 10 – Jason invests in what’s important trusting the film will take care of itself. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-1003 min
My First Indie FilmDay 9: Being Mentally StrongDay 9 – Jason shares the 4 to 1 philosophy of how to be the best you can be and how he analyzed the Buried script and Coherence movie. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0909 min
My First Indie FilmDay 8: Encouragement of NetworkingDay 8 – Jason is surprised with encouragement by networking at a film festival and discusses the importance of helping other people’s dreams come true. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0805 min
My First Indie FilmDay 7: Filmmaking ExperienceDay 7 – Jason is encouraged by a tweet and shares previous filmmaking experience. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0709 min
My First Indie FilmDay 6: What You Are Made To DoDay 6 – An emotional day, Jason experiences a revelation in pursuing what you are made to do and is wrecked by a big announcement made by some other filmmakers. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0611 min
My First Indie FilmDay 5: Writing Morning PagesDay 5: Jason shares how ‘morning pages’ removes his internal critic and creates story more organically. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0509 min
My First Indie FilmDay 4: Importance to CreateDay 4 – Jason reads similar genre scripts and talks about why it’s important to create. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0409 min
My First Indie FilmDay 3: Creating a ChecklistDay 3 – A sick day, Jason creates a checklist of what he plans to do the upcoming week. Subscribe to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully be inspired to make an INDIE FILM! Twitter: @MrJBaum Website: jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyFirstIndieFilm.com
2019-09-0303 min
My First Indie FilmDay 2: This is a Bad IdeaDay 2 – Jason already feels like this entire endeavor is a bad idea. Subscribe now to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling each day as he tries to make his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully you will LEARN WHAT NOT TO DO when making your FIRST INDIE FILM! Jason on Twitter: @MrJBaum Jason's website: jasonbaumgardner.com Film updates: MyF...
2019-09-0208 min
My First Indie FilmDay 1 of 90: No-Budget Filmmaking InspirationDAY 1 of 90 – Jason explains what inspired him to try and make a feature film in 90 days. Subscribe now to the 90 EPISODE filmmaking journey as Jason tries to write, direct, and edit his first feature no-budget film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling each day as he tries to make his first micro-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully you will LEARN WHAT NOT TO DO when making your FIRST INDIE FILM! Jason on Twitter: @MrJBaum Jason's website: JasonBaumgardner.com...
2019-09-0108 min
My First Indie FilmMy First Indie Film - Matt Foley (Chris Farley) motivates Jason to direct his first feature filmSubscribe now to NOT MISS the 90-DAY journey as Jason Baumgardner writes, directs, and edits his first feature film. Each day Jason records a 5-10 minute episode chronicling his path to making his first no-budget film. Follow along for all the up-and-downs of the screenwriting and filmmaking process and hopefully you will learn what not to do when making your first indie film. The 90 DAILY episodes start on Sept 1, 2019 Jason on Twitter: @MrJBaum Jason's website: jasonbaumgardner.com
2019-08-0105 min
Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 38 – DFS Expert JMtoWin – His Writing Career, DFS Process of Certainty, and How to Make More Money in DFS than your JobAre you certain when you build fantasy football lineups? JM “JMtoWin” Tohline wanted to play in the NFL growing up. Now he uses his football knowledge to build a successful DFS lineups and his writing skills to teach it to others on OneWeekSeason.com. He shares his process, strategy, mistakes, and how to trust yourself in order to make more money in DFS than you do at your job.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
JM Growing up
Starting his writing career
Skipping school to write his first novel
“The Great Lenore”
Starting Fantasy Football & DFS
Who infl...
2018-08-231h 07Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 37 – Greg Cosell, Sr Producer at NFL Films – How he got started, his tape study process, and living by his father’s adviceDoes the game of football fascinate you? Greg Cosell has been studying the game of football for over 38 years and producing content at NFL Films that teaches the game to viewers in a clear, concise manner. He is one of the highest regarded analyst of game tape and appears on radio and TV across the nation each week during the NFL season. Hear how he started out, his process when he studies tape, and get to know more about Greg and his approach to work and life.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Where Greg grew...
2018-08-0150 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 36 – “Mr. AirYards” Josh Hermsmeyer – His Path to Discovery & Detailed Process of Predicting WR Volume & Coaching IntentHow do you create a predictive football stat? Josh Hermsmeyer took an underutilized stat of AirYards and created his own efficiency and opportunity metrics that not only help predict pass catcher volume but reveal QB and coaching intent. Hear his story and get to know the man behind AirYards.
Josh’s MUST READ Rotoworld Article: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/69265/446/why-receiver-air-yards-matter
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Where Josh grew up
Dad’s influence on his entrepreneurial endeavors
Disillusionment with Baseball
Starting a winery
Discovering AirYards
Creating his own metrics
Importance of aDot
How A...
2018-07-261h 14Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 35 – Fantasy Football “DeJENerate” Jen Ryan – Gambling Grandparents, working in TV, MFL10’s & player props in DFSEver consider writing content for fantasy football? Jen “deJENerate” Ryan bought a FootballDieHards magazine for her first fantasy football draft. She now writes for that magazine. Hear how she’s forged her own path in her TV career as well as the fantasy sports world. Listen in to hear how she got better in fantasy football season long, DFS and MFL10 Best Ball games.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Jen’s Dallas Cowboy fandom in New Jersey
Gambling Grandparents
Getting into Television
First job on Law & Order
Jen watching Perfect Lineup the first time
Tracking Salary o...
2018-07-181h 07Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 34 – FootballDiehard Bob Harris – Fantasy Football pioneer shares his journey & lessons learned over 20+ years creating contentHow much do you love fantasy football? Bob “footballdiehard” Harris started creating content in the 90’s from his grandmother’s house with a fax machine and a 900 number… for free. He is a pioneer in the industry who shares his journey and great insights. You will certainly walk away encouraged to go tackle your own passions.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Bob’s journey from electrical engineer to fantasy football content creator
Being too stupid to quit
Using fax machines and 900 numbers to create football content
Ahead of the curve with the internet
His TFL Report
Livin...
2018-06-201h 20Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 33 – Millionaire Winner “redkacheek” – Married on Friday then won a Million on Sunday, hear Drew’s fantasy golf strategy and great storyHow would you tell your wife of two days that you just won a million dollars? Drew “redkacheek” Mathews got married on Friday and won the PGA Masters Millionaire Maker on Sunday. He’s been playing DFS for almost 4 years and has also played golf professionally. Tune in to hear how he started out in DFS, how he got better, and why he started his own DFS PGA website with his friend, Logan Blondell, earlier this year.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How Drew got into DFS
How his day job works with his DFS life
H...
2018-04-151h 18Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 32 – $120,000 Winner ToeTagginTambo – GPP strategies, PGA process, and how he dug a $5,000 hole when starting DFSHow do you get lucky in DFS? Tyler “ToeTagginTambo” Tamboline did not start strong in DFS. In fact, he dug a $5,000 hole. But he knew process and hard work would pay off and it has plus some. Hear how he started out, what he has learned, and what he does now that helped him win $120,000 in PGA on DraftKings.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How Tyler got into DFS
How his day job works with his DFS life
How Tyler got $5,000 in the hole starting out
Tyler’s big win story on his daughter’s 1st birth...
2018-04-041h 12Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 31 – DFS Pro Cory Albertson – How team “RayofHope” began, finding self-worth, trying psychedelics, and being rich in spiritHow do you define your self-worth? Cory Albertson has had great success in DFS and in this interview he talks about what he’s going after now. Hear how Cory got started in DFS and how much his parents played a role. Cory was a featured participant in the Perfect Lineup movie and shared a lot of DFS insight there, here we talk more life and our personal pursuits to give it meaning.
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2018-02-071h 18Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 30 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Impressive theme for Milly winner, Scott wins live final seat & lineup construction takeawaysWhy is this week’s millionaire maker winning lineup so impressive? Scott “Escot4” Hanson and Jason talk through NFL week 8 and takeaways on how pricing affects players busting more. Scott breaks down his live final winning lineup and his admiration of the winning lineup in the Milly Maker. Jason breaks down Milly Maker stacks and Jason’s wife delivers their 2nd child and it has insight for future father’s out there. Listen in to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction and to gain some insight into how to build lineups that will give you a better chan...
2017-10-311h 01Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 29 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – How tight pricing affects lineups, weeks 4 & 5 review, and FanDuel’s unplayable tournamentsHow does tighter pricing on DraftKings affect your lineup construction? Scott “Escot4” Hanson and Jason talk through NFL week 4 and 5 and takeaways on how pricing affects players busting more. Scott talks through a week of prep for NFL and if you only had 2 hours a day, you can too. FanDuel’s current tournament structure also pushes Scott away from playing. Hear why. Listen in to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction and to gain some insight into how to build lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments!
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2017-10-101h 02Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 28 – DFS Expert Jordan “blenderhd” Cooper – How soccer is the most exciting sport, growing $400 to $80,000, and life as a comedianAre you thinking of DFS as a game of strategy or as a team of fantasy players? Jordan Cooper shoots straight about the mindset one should have with DFS, how he experiences soccer as the most exciting sport, and his journey from comedian to poker player to DFS player. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
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2017-10-062h 01Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 27 – Small Slate Expert “Ben Jammin” – His DFS journey, how to attack small slates, and his equation for successHow do you attack small slates differently than main slates? Ben “Jammin” Joselson quickly found an edge in smaller slates and shares his step-by-step process. He talks to how contrarian you want to be, collective ownership game theory, and using a late slate strategy on main slates. Ben recounts his first big win and how he got into the content side of DFS. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
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2017-10-021h 35Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 26 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Week 3 analysis, having too much correlation, and creating themed lineupsAre you over-correlating your lineups? Scott “Escot4” Hanson and Jason talk through a strange NFL week 3 and how the top Milly Maker lineups could have been even better. We discuss themes in lineups and what are good ways to attack lineups on Fanduel. Listen in to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction and to gain some insight into how to build lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments!
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2017-09-2652 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 25 – DFS Expert “RotoHobo” Ryan Hodge – His journey to success, lineup advice, & balancing DFS with work and familyRyan “RotoHobo” Hodge has been playing DFS since the early days. He quickly gravitated to wanting to teach DFS and started his own content site. He has grown successful with his own model as the industry has grown and is now involved in more content ventures at 4for4 and DFSPowerHour. He finds a way to balance a successful DFS hobby with his full time job, wife, and kids. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
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2017-09-201h 07Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 24 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Week 1 Milly Maker analysis and how Scott “Escot4” re-evaluates his lineupsScott “Escot4” Hanson joins Jason for another NFL season as they break down tournament results and strategy. NFL Week 1 had some bumps to learn from and Scott gives some good tips on how to look back at your lineups to see if you made good choices. Listen in to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction and to gain some insight into how to build lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments!
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2017-09-1354 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 23 – Millionaire Winner “ektdar” – Insight into creating a DFS model, evaluating your process, and trading stock futuresDraftKings Millionaire Winner “ektdar” created his own DFS model from scratch. He used his job experience and lessons learned from trading stock futures to create a process that in only a couple of years has gotten him into 3 live finals and a $1,000,000 payday from the PGA 2017 US Open contest. He shares how he got started and how he built his model for MLB, NBA and PGA. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN...
2017-06-291h 01Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 22 – DFS Pro “BobbyFi” – Building tournament winning lineups, MLB strategy, and a lifetime of traveling the worldBobby Firestone (aka BobbyFi) pursued Daily Fantasy from the beginning as a career and now he makes a living taking down GPPs. He talks tournament strategy, game theory, and shares how he evaluates players. He gives tons of DFS insight and MLB advice. He also talks about how he grew up as a world traveller and shares some great thoughts about fears, fasting and family. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
2017-06-161h 40Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 21 – DFS Pro Ben “JazzRaz” Rasa – His $83,000 PGA win, his process for golf, and how he takes a standBen “JazzRaz” Rasa has found huge success on DraftKings Golf as he took down several tournaments during the Colonial for over $83,000. He comes onto the show to talk about his strategy and what he looks at when evaluating golfers each week. He shares how he got started, how he correlates players in Golf, and where he shares his insights each week. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
How Ben got his usern...
2017-06-061h 15Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 20 – $15K winner “CScore2” builds very few lineups, hear his process and how he evaluates golfersCarmelo “Cscore2” Scorpo has found early success on FanDuel Golf taking down the $3 Birdie for $15,000 and almost did it in back-to-back weeks! He comes onto the show to talk about his strategy and what he looks at when evaluating golfers each week. He shares who he follows for insight about golf, his priorities when evaluating golfers, and his confidence in only a few lineups. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Carme...
2017-05-061h 09Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 19 – McJester Interview Part 2 – Pivoting off chalk plays, removing late swap, and living in the momentPART 2 of 2 —
Jonathan “McJester” Zellers is a Daily Fantasy legend at this point. The 2014 Tournament Player of the Year has once again returned to the top of the podium to win another live final championship. This time a FanDuel Perfect Lineup at the NBA live final. He comes onto the podcast to talk about his lineup, his win, and his process. Lots to listen to and laugh at in this episode, so we broke it into two parts for all the content it provides. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take awa...
2017-04-2950 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 18 – McJester Interview Part 1 – His FanDuel NBA Championship, lineup building, and being mentoredPART 1 of 2 —
Jonathan “McJester” Zellers is a Daily Fantasy legend at this point. The 2014 Tournament Player of the Year has once again returned to the top of the podium to win another live final championship. This time a FanDuel Perfect Lineup at the NBA live final. He comes onto the podcast to talk about his lineup, his win, and his process. Lots to listen to and laugh at in this episode, so we broke it into two parts for all the content it provides. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take awa...
2017-04-281h 00Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 17 – DFS Pro “wining247” Interview – Jack’s process, FanDuel live final, & his ideal fix when players sitJack “wining247” Hendrixson returns to the show to share about his top 3 finish at the FanDuel NBA Live Final. He talks more about his process, analysis of how he built his lineup, and what it was like to stand up on the podium for the first time. Jack also talks about how his Dad supports his DFS life and what he would do to fix late scratches in lineups if he were CEO for a day. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process...
2017-04-1450 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 16 – Live Final Newbie “FuegoSteve” Interview – The experiences of a first-timer to a FanDuel live finalHear how daily fantasy player FuegoSteve turned his DFS game around by hiring a DFS coach and qualified for a FanDuel NBA live final. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Where “FuegoSteve” came from
How he got started in DFS
Good and bad fantasy advice he has received
GPP strategies he uses
His decision to hire a DFS coach
What site he uses to build lineups
His first live final experience...
2017-04-051h 07Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 15 – Microstakes Grinder “PJFrap” Interview – How his bankroll went from $20 to $4,000 in 6 monthsHear how microstakes player PJ Frappier turned his DFS game around this past football season and has turned a $20 bankroll into $4,000 in six months, now playing $200 a day. Learn how he plays Daily Fantasy on a small scale and how he developed his process while having a full time job. PJ shares the podcasts he uses and what he thinks about subscription services. He shares an inspiring journey for those that don’t have a lot to invest but want to get better at Daily Fantasy. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take awa...
2017-03-2053 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 14 – Millionaire Winner “jrveurink” Interview – How a microstakes DFS player won bigHear Millionaire Winner Josh “jrveurink” Veurink talk about his big win, how he plays Daily Fantasy on a small scale, and how he developed his strategy while having a full time job. Josh shares how his exciting sweat unfolded the night he won, the podcasts and articles he trusts, and how many lineups he builds each weekend. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the Daily Fantasy Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
TOURNAMENT WINNING “PERFECT LINEUP”:
Josh’s Week 17 NFL Perfect Lineup: https://www.perfectlineups.co...
2017-01-1346 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 13 – Scott Hanson wins another $2,000,000!! – His strategy, sweat, and historic win in Daily Fantasy.Hear our own Scott Hanson talk about his historic 2nd Fantasy Football Championship win at the DraftKings 2016 live final!! Listen in on what it is like to win a 2nd $2,000,000 playing DFS. Hear how he decided on his players, the sweat he had, and strategy he has implemented this year that he didn’t use in previous years. Hear what sites he uses in his process and gain some insight on how this now LEGEND in Daily Fantasy plays the game. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the DFS Community and take away something you can apply to...
2016-12-1653 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 12 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Scott’s 150 Lineup Building Process for Milly Maker – NFL Week 10Jason and Scott talk stacking games in the NFL, the lineup building process, and when to go contrarian to the Vegas Odds. Jason and Scott analyze the NFL Week 10 DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament and the winner of the $4 entry, $100K to first ‘Midseason Celebration’ winner on DraftKings. Subscribe to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction. Listen to gain some insight into how to go about building lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Fade or not to fade the top priced RB (Davi...
2016-11-1736 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 11 – Millionaire Winner Eric Crain “jakz101” Interview – His story, building a core strategy and how he celebratedHear Millionaire Winner Eric “Jakz101” Crain talk about his big win, how he got started in DFS, and how he developed his strategy. Eric gives advice on what site to start on, who to listen to for advice, and what he does for his process each week. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the DFS Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
TOURNAMENT WINNING “PERFECT LINEUP”:
Eric’s Week 8 NFL Perfect Lineup: https://www.perfectlineups.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/winninglineup.jpg
Eric’s DraftKings Winnings Week...
2016-11-111h 04Perfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 10 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Millionaire Winner Eric Craine’s 150 lineups breakdown – NFL Week 8Dive into the analysis on the best player choices for Week 8 and a breakdown of how the winner “jakz101” created a strong ‘core’ of players that he built around. Jason and Scott talk how to set player exposure in your lineups determined by the rest of the field. Scott also talks his player choices based on home/road split, snap distributions and how he uses Pro Football Focus statistics. Jason and Scott analyze the NFL Week 8 DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction. Listen to gain some insight into how to go about build...
2016-11-0230 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 09 – DFS Pro Jesse “JL003” L’Hommedieu Interview – How being broke helped him become a better playerDraftKings Perfect Lineup DFS NFL interview with Jesse L’Hommedieu “JL003” about his 9th live final qualifier for NFL this year. We discuss how Matthew Berry got Jesse into DFS, how being broke helped him get better, advice on who’s opinion to trust in DFS and much more. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the DFS Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
TOURNAMENT WINNING “PERFECT LINEUP”:
Jesse’s Week 1 Perfect Lineup: https://www.perfectlineups.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Jesse_winninglineup_week1.png
Jesse’s Week...
2016-10-2950 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 08 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Trends of 1st Place Lineups in Milly Maker – NFL Week 7There is a trend in the lineups that have won the Millionaire Maker tournament on DraftKings the first 7 weeks of the NFL season. Listen to hear what it is and how it can help you build a winning lineup. Jason and Scott analyze the NFL Week 7 DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction. Listen to gain some insight into how to go about building lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Takeaways from the Top 10 lineups in...
2016-10-2628 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 07 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Player Bust Trends & ‘wining247’ Top 10 Finish! – NFL Week 6Ever want to know which positions are worth paying up for in tournaments? In this episode, Scott breaks down the trends of which price points at each position are most likely to give you tournament value and which are less likely. It will help you know where to pay up and where not to moving forward! Additional BONUS is another interview with Jack Hendrixson ‘wining247’ about his top ten finish in the millionaire maker tournament and why he used a RB at 0.2% owned! His process should be encouraging to any players who aren’t all about the numbers of DFS but...
2016-10-2059 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 06 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Scott’s Top 10 Finish in Milly Maker! – NFL Week 5Scott finished in the top 10 of the Millionaire Maker after last week’s podcast! He also qualified for a DraftKings Live Final in New York. Listen to what he did differently and what else you can do to improve your GPP Lineups! Jason and Scott analyze the NFL Week 5 DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction. Listen to gain some insight into how to go about building lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Scott’s Top 10 fini...
2016-10-1524 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 05 – DraftKings NFL Tournament Strategy – Millionaire Maker Percent Ownership Revelations NFL Week 4Jason and Scott analyze the NFL Week 4 DraftKings Millionaire Maker tournament to learn better daily fantasy theory, strategy, and lineup construction. Listen to gain some insight into how to go about building lineups that will give you a better chance at winning large field tournaments! Get your pen and notepad ready, cause this is a good one!
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
Jason’s big Julio mistake!
Lessons learned
Ownership % Strategy
Scott’s sliding scale of points needed per $ spent
What is tournament value?
Ownership % analysis in first 4 weeks of top lineups broken into 10%, 5% and 2%
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2016-10-0740 minPerfect Lineup Podcast - Daily Fantasy Strategy and Stories of SuccessEp 01 – Jack “wining247” Hindrixson Interview – His strategy, daily process, & MLB FanDuel Perfect LineupFanDuel Perfect Lineup DFS MLB interview with Jack Hendrixson “wining247” about his big night in MLB when he took down 3 tournaments for a total of $110,000 while building only 3 lineups that night. We discuss Jack’s daily process while working full time as a plumber, how many lineups he prefers to build, his confidence in being contrarian and much more. Listen in to meet a fellow player in the DFS Community and take away something you can apply to your own DFS process and strategy.
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Jack’s Lineup: https://www.perfectlineups.com/wp-content/up...
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