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Hollywood is Dead11 // Steve Bridges // TikTok StarSend us a textWhat happens when you stop chasing trends and create something only you can offer? Steve Bridges, the comedic genius behind viral TikTok characters like gamer kid, Junior, and Dirty Dan, has built an audience of over 2 million followers by tapping into authentic experiences from his life.In this revealing conversation, Steve shares how his challenging childhood—complete with family struggles that led to time in foster care—became the foundation for his comedy. Making his siblings laugh during difficult times wasn't just entertainment; it was emotional survival. This connection between comedy and...
2025-08-3059 minHollywood is Dead10 // Dir. Michael Ryan (The Dresden Sun)Send us a textIn a conversation that's as much about creative resilience as it is about filmmaking, director Michael Ryan takes us deep into the 15-year journey of bringing The Dresden Sun to life. This ambitious cyberpunk thriller wasn't just directed by Ryan – he served as writer, producer, DP, editor, visual effects artist, and post-production supervisor, literally embodying every facet of the creative process.The Dresden Sun throws viewers into a dystopian future where mercenaries are hired by powerful corporations to conduct espionage against their rivals. When a brilliant mercenary teams up with an in...
2025-08-202h 04Hollywood is Dead9 // Dir. of Crash Site // Jason SperlingSend us a textWatch Crash SiteJason's IGJason Sperling's fingerprints are all over modern television's visual language. With three Primetime Emmy nominations and two VES Award nominations, he's shaped shows like American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, and Bridgerton through his visual effects expertise. Yet his most profound creative achievement might be his wildly successful directorial debut – a short film that took nearly a decade to complete."Crash Site," starring Steven Yeun and Sam Richardson, has exploded to over 560,000 views on YouTube in just three weeks. But this "overnight su...
2025-08-081h 12Hollywood is Dead8 // Writer/Director - Max KlaiberSend us a textWhat happens when you return to your hometown to make a movie about toxic masculinity set in a remote cabin? Filmmaker Max Kleiber reveals the fascinating journey behind his debut feature "Rattlin Bog" - a satirical horror-comedy born from a COVID-era short film experiment that evolved into something much bigger.Growing up in Northern California with no artists in his family, Kleiber initially pursued medicine before finally admitting his secret passion for filmmaking. After studying Communication (not Film) at Biola University and working various production jobs in Los Angeles, he made...
2025-07-211h 37Hollywood is Dead7 // Behind the Scenes of Film Festivals and Indie Filmmaking: My Journey with the Sundial Film Festival and "The Dresden Sun"Send us a textThis episode highlights the upcoming Sundial Film Festival and the completion of Tyler’s film, The Dresden Sun. Tyler shares details on community engagement, the significance of affordable arts access, and his personal journey through setbacks and creative resurgence. • Overview of the Sundial Film Festival details and ticket pricing • Excitement around the film, The Dresden Sun, and its Berlin showcase • Insights into the star-studded cast of The Dresden Sun • Tyler’s theatrical experiences and engagement with Axiom Repertory Theater • Discussion about the community's resilience after recent setbacks • Final thoughts...
2025-02-1918 minHollywood is Dead6 // Momentum Baby!Send us a textEmbark on a theatrical odyssey with me, Tyler Lockamy, as I recount the transformative experience of becoming Frederick Treves in "The Elephant Man". The raw emotion and authentic performance that emerged on stage was a journey in itself, challenging me to navigate the complex landscape of a character's psyche. The conversation then shifts gears to the lighter tones of "Baskerville," where I don the deerstalker of the infamous Sherlock Holmes. And it doesn't stop there; I also delve into stimulating discussions with my colleague Daniel Hill on the "Redding Sound" podcast and shed...
2024-03-2122 minHollywood is Dead5 // The Thrills and Challenges of Live Theater and The Impact of AI in Film ProductionSend us a textEver wondered about the thrilling world of live theater? Buckle up, because we're taking you on a wild ride through our current production, Cascade Christmas, and the unexpected challenges that accompany the staging of such a grand spectacle. And oh, do we have an opinion or two on Netflix's film "The Killer"! Spoiler alert: It left us wanting.Lift the curtain with us on the nitty-gritty reality of being a background actor. From waiting in hot tents for hours, to the hustle for a SAG voucher, we're sharing our personal trials...
2023-11-2258 min
Hollywood is Dead4 // Handling Performance Anxiety, Casting, Collaborations, and Creating Your Own HollywoodSend us a textEver experienced anxiety before a big performance? Join me on this journey as I share my own tales of handling nerves ahead of a play, explore my reflections on the movie 'It Follows', and unravel the self-created narratives of failure that may be holding us back. What if you could collaborate with your admired directors? I share my aspirations of working with industry stalwarts like SpectreVision, Tyler Cornack, Ryan Kruger, and Jim Cummings. We'll also pull back the curtain on the intriguing process of casting, the overwhelming influx of submissions, and...
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Hollywood is Dead3 // An Actor's Passion and PursuitSend us a textEver sat around a campfire amazed by tales of dreams pursued and challenges conquered? That’s the journey we embark on this episode. Picture a young kid putting on Christmas plays with his brother, eyes sparkling with passion, morphing into an actor stepping onto the stage for the first time for Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. From then on, it's all about chasing the dream, traversing the road to LA with merely a suitcase of dreams and a head full of dedication. Unearth the magic hidden in scripts, the allure of...
2023-10-2759 minHollywood is Dead2 // Movies, Plays & Updates!Send us a textSupport the showPlease consider following the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! HiD Artwork // Mark Vega - Instagram Theme Music // Wave Saver "Night Stalker" Try Epidemic Sound (This helps my channel if you sign up using this link) Thank you for listening; it means the world to me! LONG LIVE INDEPENDENT FILM!
2023-10-191h 14Hollywood is Dead1 // The Comeback EpisodeSend us a textHollywood is Dead is...NOT DEAD! New episodes every week with bonus episodes thrown in for funzies! Thanks for sticking around! InstagramThreadsSupport the showPlease consider following the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! HiD Artwork // Mark Vega - Instagram Theme Music // Wave Saver "Night Stalker" Try Epidemic Sound (This helps my channel if you sign up using this link) ...
2023-10-1253 min
NACDA PodcastMy Story is My ActivismOriginal air date: February 24, 2021
In this session, three student-athletes share their experiences with racial and social inequities and how they are using their voices and platform to advocate for social justice in intercollegiate athletics and in their communities. This conversation highlights the intersectional perspectives of student-athletes as they discuss social justice, athletics and identity. Speakers: Niya Blair Hackworth (NCAA), Tyler Burns (Kansas State Football); Bianca Lockamy (Virginia Union Women's Basketball); Kena Gilmour (Hamilton College Men's Basketball).
2021-03-0459 min