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Whatcha Know Joe?Ep. 28: Joe Gets Arrested! What?! Betcha didn't know that!During the turbulent 60s, in New York, Joe found himself "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong friend and the wrong haircut!" In this highly entertaining episode of Whatcha' Know Joe? Joe takes us into the dreaded "tombs" of the New York City Jail to give us a peak at what life was like in the Great City. This is an episode not to miss!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B...
2026-02-1122 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep 17: Joe interviews Friend and Hollywood Legend Michael HertzbergIn this episode Joe interviews his lifelong friend Michael Hertzberg.Michael Hertzberg was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for such Hollywood A-List films as Entrapment (1999), Blazing Saddles (1974) and The Producers (1967).This episode was previously released and was produced by Vince Gonzalez of VinPix Productions.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair...
2026-01-3120 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 8: How to Think (and Not to Think) like a Professional Filmmaker!Filmmaking has it's own culture, lingo, and philosophy. If you wanna work in the biz, or just understand it, you gotta be "in the know."One of our listeners, Brandon from Los Angeles, asks Joe about "The Snow Globe." Or in other words how is it that an industry of make believe can ever be unsafe? Meet the Snow Globe and learn about what you "can" do and safely, when you understand it!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda"...
2026-01-3116 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 10: Master Class! Critical AssumptionsIn this episode Joe offers a master class in filmmaking (and for free)! Have you ever heard "critical assumptions"? No? You want to make a film but don't know where to begin? You start right here! Whatcha now 'bout that!? Soon you will! Let's get going!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the...
2026-01-3117 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 12: Master Class on Breaking Down a Script (part 2)This is part 2 of Breaking Down a script.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.
2026-01-3112 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 14: Master Class on Location ManagementPart 3 of the Master Class on planning productions by one who has done it all! In this episode Joe tackles the difference between managing a production and Production Management. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed o...
2026-01-3118 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 15: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 1)Over his lengthy career in professional Hollywood, Joe came up with a list of "Joe-ism" that never failed when a good -ism was needed. When he moved into education teaching safety and production to the student's of the world's most famous film school, Joe taught his -isms for decades, before long he was affectionately known as "Chairman Joe!" Here is part one of his immortal -isms.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein....
2026-01-3122 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 16: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 2)In this episode Joe gives us more "-ism" from his 60 years in film. When in doubt, grab a Joe-ism and film on!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and...
2026-01-3117 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 18: The White CloudIn the 1970s after working with Walter Matthau in Maine, Joe returned to New York tired but with a pocket full of money. Soon after he bought the "White Cloud." After much begging, he has agreed to tell the "Story of the White Cloud" one last time, you lucky people, you.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which...
2026-01-3118 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 7: Tribute to Michael FilermanIn this episode Joe pays tribute to Michael Filerman and gives more life lessons about how to succeed in this very competitive business.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators...
2026-01-0915 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 6: A Question for "The Joe."In this episode Joe takes a question from two of our listeners. The first is a question for more information about Joe's work on the land breaking Miranda class and the second is a question from a young filmmaker on how to safety film an underwater scene.If you have a question, ask it, then you'll know what "the Joe" knows! The link is below:Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.
2026-01-0817 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 20: Henry the Worm (or the Early Worm catches the Bird!)Mark Twain said that truth was stranger than fiction and when it comes to "the Joe" no truth could be stranger! In this episode, "the boy from Brooklyn" relives for us his time growing up with Henry "the Worm" as well as how to stay alive if you're ever hired to photograph a mob weddings.Another episode not to miss!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair...
2026-01-0719 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 21 Q&A with "Chairman Joe."In this episode Joe answers questions from listeners. Particularly on advice to young filmmakers and those wanting to use fire and water in their productions.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the...
2026-01-0622 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 24: Interview with Jonathan SangerIn this episode of Whatcha' Know Joe, Joe interviews his longtime friend Jonathan Sanger. They discuss working with Mel Brooks and how the film Elephant Man was brought to the big screen!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have...
2026-01-0522 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 3: You're Short, You're Stupid & You Have the Right to Remain Silent!In this episode the one and only Joe tells us about his time working with writers Jay Presson Allen and Truman Capote. AND... his unique access to John Flynn, the attorney who guaranteed that all Americans have the "Right to Remain Silent!"Joe would later write a book about all that he learned about the Miranda case directly from John Flynn. This book is available on Amazon, "Flynn & Miranda."Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for...
2025-12-3019 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 5: Symbiosis of Sound & Cinema: An Interview with Midge CostinMidge Costin is a legend in Hollywood Sound Design. Before teaching cinematic sound to thousands of up-and-coming film students at the prestigious School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, Midge designed major soundscapes for A-list films, some you have surely seen. Recently she directed a documentary called, "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound" where she showed many for the first time, the amazing symbiosis of sound and cinema.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search...
2025-12-1620 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 19 Interview with Sandrine Cassidy chief distributor for USC's School of Cinematic Arts!In this episode Joe interviews Sandrine Cassidy, a very important distributor for the University of Southern California. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, knowing what Sandrine knows will be important.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been...
2025-12-1522 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 2: Three life lessons in Film and How do you like your Cup o' Joe, sir?In this episode "The Joe" gives three life lessons that he learned working up the ladder of Hollywood including what may have been the most important, "How do you like your coffee, boss?" But seriously Joe's unique humor and outlook on life make you want to get him coffee any which way he wants it!He might even tell us more about working on the Godfather movie, or not... You'll just have to listen for yourself...Then you'll know what Joe knows...Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!
2025-12-1220 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 11: Master Class! Breaking Down a Script part 1In this episode, Joe gives us a "masters' class in filmmaking." If you are interested in how a film actually gets made, want to make a film, or are just curious, here is a secret from one of the real pros.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players...
2025-12-1021 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 23: Arnold Peter Interview (the Sequel)In this episode Joe continues his interview with Hollywood Super Star Attorney Arnold Peter. Thy discuss many interesting topics including International Cinema and A.I. and Hollywood.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved...
2025-12-0520 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 27: The True Story of Red TractonIn this episode, Joe tells the heroic story of his friend Red Tracton and how he saved the life of 4 year old Stanley Stalford Jr., when he was kidnapped by Robert L. Dacy in Beverly Hills, California in the 1968. The event made international news, the but real story behind the headlines is even better.Joe also announces his latest book, "Table 6" in time for the Holidays.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.
2025-12-0314 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 22: Arnold Peter InterviewMarilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and Ronald Reagan, helped make actorly life better in Hollywood. What? Find out here, another very interesting episode from Joe's 40+ life in professional Hollywood.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or...
2025-12-0118 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 13: Stuff and Senior Moments: Tales from Hollywood!In this episode Joe talks about fun, crazy, and difficult moments from his life in professional Hollywood and some of the wonderful "characters" that he worked and interacted with along the way!Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode...
2025-11-2821 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 26: Interview with Jonathan Sanger on his film "Cabrini."In this episode Joe interviews longtime friend Jonathan Sanger about his new film "Cabrini".Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast...
2025-11-2619 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 9: Interview with Dean Elizabeth Daley of USC School of Cinematic ArtsConsidered the world's premiere film school, the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts is a world class institution whose alumni is literally the "Who's Who" of worldwide film making. Heading this impressive school is Dean Elizabeth Daley. In this episode, "The Joe" asks her about her vision, her philosophy and where she sees the industry going. While directing USC's Office of Physical Production, Joe oversaw over 30,000 films with a safety record that is unmatched anywhere in the private, professional or scholastic world. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!C...
2025-11-2517 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 1: Meet Joe (a life in professional Hollywood)Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other.Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth.Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link. Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows.Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby......
2025-11-2218 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 4: Joe and The Godfather! (Yes, I really was there...)Mario Puzo's film adaptation of his novel "The Godfather" by Francis Ford Coppola is considered by many to be a masterpiece of cinema.What most don't know (until now) is "the Joe" was there! And he was accussed as being the one who "ruined" the movie! Whatcha' Know?Judge it all for yourself as Joe takes us back to the days when Marlon Brando made the silver screen "an offer... we all... could not refuse!"Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books...
2025-11-2015 minWhatcha Know Joe?Ep. 25: Ted Zachary Interview part 1In this episode Joe interviews lifelong friend Ted Zachary studio head about his entrance into the film industry as well as some fun stories about working with Robert Redford and Zero Mostel.Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link!Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein.This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have...
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