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Bluest Tape134: Matt Mundy on ARU, Widespread Panic, and His Bluegrass RootsIn episode 134 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kolath welcome a special guest with deep connections to Widespread Panic history - mandolin player Matt Mundy, formerly of the Aquarium Rescue Unit and the musician who played on Panic's "Pickin' Up The Pieces."Topics Discussed:Matt's musical journey from his bluegrass upbringing to joining Colonel Bruce Hampton's Aquarium Rescue UnitThe story behind Matt's mandolin playing on Widespread Panic's "Picking Up The Pieces"Recollections of the early days with ARU and being part of the Capricorn Records roster in the 1990sMatt's experiences on the...2025-04-071h 27
The Bandwich TapesMatt MundyOn this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Matt Mundy to discuss his incredible musical journey, which is deeply rooted in family heritage and a love for bluegrass. We dive into the evolution of bluegrass music, breaking down the role of various instruments and how academic influences have helped shape modern sounds.Matt opens up about his early years in music, playing with family, and the joy of making music together. He also shares some memorable stories, including his experiences playing with Wendy Bagwell and his later transition to working with Bruce Hampton...2024-11-111h 15
Happy Hour Flix | HHF"The Muppet Christmas Carol" | with guest James AllerdyceHAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.As the snow blankets the streets and the scent of mulled wine fills the air, we can't help but feel the warmth of holiday nostalgia—especially when it comes to the timeless classic, "The Muppet Christmas Carol." This episode is a toast to that festive magic, with a special spotlight on the film's endearing blend of Charles Dickens's prose and the Muppets' signature humor. Hosts Steven Pierce and Matt...2023-12-211h 17
everyday nonsense podcast with Mike and MattCHRISTMAS EXTRAVATACULAR 5!Merry Christmas! Mike, Matt, Jim "Brother Christmas" Fehling, Jim "The Angry Elf" Mundy and Straight Razor Shave Dave Abbinanti are all here to stuff your stocking with nonsense. Take a break from the Kenny Rogers Christmas album and listen to the boys yap about A Christmas Carol, figgy pudding, fruitcake, nonsensicals, Nonsensical Christmas Jeopardy and so much more!2023-12-191h 30
Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGA 2000+ Theatrical Screen release for "The Shift" featuring Brock Heasley and Ken CarpenterWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we speak with Director Brock Heasley and Producer Ken Carpenter, the filmmaking team behind "The Shift". With well over 2000 screens in their theatrical release, James Allerdyce takes us through the process of making this "faith adjacent" film from Angel Studios.IFG is created by Framework Productions, produced and hosted by Steven Pierce, James Allerdyce, and Matt Mundy. The music is by Glass Boy. Find his music on freemusicarchive.org.And be sure to check out our other podcast, HAPPY HOUR FLIX, a...2023-12-1237 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow To Resurrect an Icon of Sexuality and Gender | The Disappearance of Shere HiteWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we dive right into a genre centrally important to so many independent filmmakers, documentary. Hosts James Allerdyce and Matt Mundy get to sit down with acclaimed director and producer Nicole Newnham and her latest film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. We are specifically looking into the techniques and artistry of creating a cohesive and compelling storyline exploring the life of an impactful author-celebrity who in recent years has seemingly just disappeared.Using interviews from fellow activists, friends, romantic partners as well as sifting through...2023-12-0554 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFSteel Magnolias | with guest Tom Hodges (Steel Magnolias, Heavyweights, Shoot the Moon)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Hop aboard the steel train as hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy journey back to the film set of the unforgettable "Steel Magnolias." With actor Tom Hodges as our guide, we peel back the curtain to reveal the camaraderie, challenges, and triumphs that made filming this dialogue-rich movie an unforgettable experience. We'll explore the intricacies of working with Robert Harling as well as the genius behind the script, and ch...2023-11-281h 05Happy Hour Flix | HHFNext Movie Announcement & Happy Thanksgiving!We have a great family film for this holiday week and TWO very special guests for the episode next week.So grab some leftovers and turn on STEEL MAGNOLIAS!The full episode drops Tuesday 11/28/23!Happy Hour Flix | Movies You Love2023-11-2101 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFThe NeverEnding Story | with guest James Allerdyce (HERD, Buke & Gase, Top Photographer)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Today we jump back to one what is quickly becoming one of our favorite years to review movies, 1984....with movies such as the top-grossers Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Karate Kid, Police Academy, Footloose, Beverly Hill Cop, Star Trek III, as well as The Terminator, Amadeus, Nightmare on Elm Street, This is Spinal Tap, Starman, and two we've talked about before, Gremlins and the Last Starfighter, T...2023-11-141h 24Happy Hour Flix | HHFNight of the Creeps | with guest Drew Droege (Bob's Burgers, Key & Peele, Hot in Cleveland)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Get ready for a delightful trip down memory lane of "magical trash" as we welcome our delightful and hilarious friend Drew Droege to our podcast! We'll be reminiscing about the cult classic horror flick Night of the Creeps from 1986. Brace yourself for a chat that's as nostalgic as it is humorous, complete with discussions about Drew's own witty podcast, Minor Revelations....2023-10-311h 06Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHow Independent Films Can Catch Fire with Ratings & Reviews | The Action/Horror Film HERDWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.In today's episode we dive right into one of the later challenges along the filmmaking journey - getting your film in front of your potential audience. How to actually break through with ratings and reviews in key places.The landscape is always changing and tomorrow it may be different. In the meantime, these particular algorithms on streaming platforms hold a lot of sway as to what movies actually get "shelf space" in their store.With this in mind, we here at IFG share the great news that...2023-10-2407 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | with guest Timothy V Murphy (Sons of Anarchy, Snowpiercer, National Treasure 2)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.Have you ever pondered over the deeper meanings and cultural impact of the 1975 classic movie, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'? Join hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy as we dissect this cinematic tour de force, alongside our esteemed guest, renowned actor Timothy V Murphy. Timothy's breadth of experience and unique insights are a boon to our exploration of this film's many layers...2023-10-171h 06Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGHERD U.S. Premiere & Creating The Captivating Key Art with Eric VasquezFinding that visual anchor, the shorthand to an audience's memory for your film. This is just part of the importance as well as the difficulty of Key Art.How does it work, what is the relationship with the artist like? Or maybe you want to become a Key Artist yourself and wonder what a functional workflow should be? These are just some of the things covered in today's episode with designer Eric Vasquez. Eric was also the Key Artist for our feature film, HERD, which we talk about as well. Being a horror, action film with some v...2023-10-1052 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFA League of Their Own | with guests Ellen Adair & Eric Gilde (Take Me In To The Ballgame)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.In today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sit down with the special guests, baseball movie experts, not to mention baseball-analytics duo-gurus, Ellen Adair and Eric Gilde.Get ready to step back in time to the glorious movies of 1992, bringing it home to for a unique...2023-10-031h 06Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGFilm Distribution | Malcolm Ingram's 30+ Year's Tales of Independent FilmmakingWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's GuideThe navigation of film distribution can be one of the more difficult parts of the filmmaker's process. From understanding deal memos, aligning expectations, to simply getting something you've undoubtedly spent so much time and effort on in front of, and sometimes literally in the hands of, your intended audience.These are just some of the things covered in today's valuable and personal episode with guest Malcolm Ingram - an acclaimed and decorated filmmaker and documentarian, as well as an ambassador of the now resurgent desire for physical media...2023-09-2655 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFFULL METAL JACKET | with guest Dean Imperial (Godfather of Harlem, Hammerhead, Imposters)Welcome to an episode that takes you behind the scenes of the classic 1987 film, Full Metal Jacket. Hosts Steven Pierce, Matt Mundy, and writer Dean Imperial explore Stanley Kubrick's audacious masterpiece, from the profound impact of the opening scene to the painstaking detail that went into the film's production. Along the way, we also share a personal intoxicating delight - a special cocktail mixed by one of our favorite mixologists, friend of the pod, Chadwick Sutton. He affectionately calls this play on the Mexican firing squad the "Jelly Donut", served to you by our friends at ...2023-09-191h 18Happy Hour Flix | HHFSpecial Episode: Andrew Fleming, Director & Co-Writer, 'The Craft'We have a real treat for you today, film aficionados! hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sat down with Andrew Fleming, the visionary mind behind the iconic 90's movie, The Craft. Let him take you on a journey through his versatile career that has seen him work on a range of projects from the Michael J Fox Show and Younger to Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. Get ready to hear about the extensive research he conducted into Wicca and paganism to infuse a sense of realism into The Craft. And brace yourself for his hilarious anecdote about filming 10,000 cold and uncooperative...2023-09-1423 minIndependent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGComedy Central's "Office Race"This week we connect with Jared Lapidus (director & co-writer) and James McCarthy (co-writer) who are the filmmakers behind "Office Race" the recently released ensemble comedy movie featuring Beck Bennett (SNL), Joe McHale (Community), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and a long list of other notable actors which is now out on Comedy Central! A quick reminder, no matter where you are listening to us, if you could rate us and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts, we’d be so grateful - it really helps us spread the news and build the community.If...2023-09-1248 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFThe Last Starfighter | with guest Devon Schwab (SNL, Late Night with Seth Meyers)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.In today's episode, hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy sit down with the ever-clever and lover of all hidden gems of the 80's, and good friend Devon Schwab. Buckle up because we're time-traveling to the Star League's final "frontier" of 80s, taking a closer look at the iconic film, THE LAST STARFIGHTER. As we reminisce about our favorite scenes - we'll be discussing...2023-09-051h 01Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGStrike Agreement Misconceptions & Roots of A.I. FearsWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.Four common misconceptions with SAG-AFTRA's Interim Agreements and how union members and independent producers can work together to bring the AMPTP back to negotiations.Afterward, we look at some of the roots of A.I. as it applies to using union members' name, image, and likeness and even touch on a case-study that could give us insight as to where negotiations could and possibly should go.More information about all this, and how to support - be it with donations or showing up on the picket...2023-08-2923 min
Happy Hour Flix | HHFFrightFest, London Special Release | The Craft | with guests Jenn Wexler & Heather BuckleyTo celebrate "The Dark Heart of Cinema" we are excited to bring you very special "FrightFest 2023 HAPPY HOUR FLIX" episode - as filmmakers from the horror movies HERD and The Sacrifice Game, both showcasing at FrightFest, London THIS WEEK, took a little time to get together and talk about one of their favorite 90's horror films, THE CRAFT.And if you're in London this week, be sure to look for us all week!! HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we g...2023-08-231h 08Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe State of Horror Films | Michael Gingold | Fangoria, Rue MorgueWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.Today hosts Steven Pierce and Matt Mundy are joined by friend and special guest and Horror Genre aficionado, Mike Gingold. He's a journalist, screenwriter, author, director, not to mention one of the most well-respected voices in the horror community today, who just may have seen every horror movie ever made.A graduate of NYU film school, and former editor in chief of Fangoria, Gingold today writes for both Fangoria and Rue Morgue, where he started back in 1988 and 1997 respectively.We talk about exciting new films that...2023-08-1553 minHappy Hour Flix | HHFGremlins | with guest Amanda Fuller (Last Man Standing, Orange is the New Black, Starry Eyes)HAPPY HOUR FLIX is a podcast all about the movies you love and love to talk about. A nostalgic look at what we grew up watching and how they still impact us today.What is it about that fuzzy...or rather furry, past laying eyes on sweet, dangerous Gizmo for the first time? Join us on this nostalgia trip as we rewind to the iconic 80s classic movie, Gremlins. Our special guest Amanda Fuller, a self-proclaimed Gizmo defender, takes us back to her childhood experience of watching this movie for the first time - at a...2023-08-081h 23Independent Filmmaker's Guide | IFGThe Entertainment Industry's Metamorphosis: the Netflix EffectWelcome back to the Independent Filmmaker's Guide.What if we told you that Netflix, your go-to for binge-watching, has not just altered your viewing habits but also rattled the very foundations of the entertainment industry? It is true, but what is unclear is if that is a good thing or even sustainable.Netflix and other streaming enterprises' entry into the scene has caused a seismic shift that has reshaped the way we understand entertainment - from revolutionizing consumption patterns to influencing pay scales and labor conditions. Join us as we navigate this game-changing landscape, starting...2023-08-0119 min