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March 6, 2025

Ash Avildsen | Wrestling The Story

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with director, Ash Avildsen who directed the new film “Queen of The Ring!” We discuss the film’s thematic roots in pro wrestling history, particularly the story of Mi...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Delaney Buffett & Katie Corwin | Adult Best Friends

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, writer, producer & director, Delaney Buffet & Katie Corwin from the film “Adult Best Friends!” We delve into Delaney and Katie’s long-term friendship, cre...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Katie O'Brien | Laughing From X to Z

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, writer and producer, Katie O'Brien from the Tubi series “The Z-Suite!” We explore Katie's career journey from Omaha to L.A., through the world of improv a...

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Dec. 15, 2024

Stuart Zicherman | The American Showrunner

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with showrunner, executive producer, writer and director, Stuart Zicherman from the FX Network series “American Sports Story, which is now available on Hulu!” We discu...

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June 23, 2023

Matt Walsh | Windy City Improvisor

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedic actor, Matt Walsh. We chatted about his Emmy-nominated role as Mike McClintock on Veep, as well as his work as a founding member of the Upright Citizens ...

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Aug. 9, 2022

Tommy Chong | Livin' By Example, Man

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with comedian, musician, actor, writer, director, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate, Tommy Chong. It’s a great chat where we touch on his career on stage and screen,...

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June 6, 2022

George Stevens, Jr. | A Place in The Sun

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Hollywood legend, George Stevens, Jr. He has enjoyed a seventy year career as a writer, producer and director. He also founded the American Film Institute (AFI)...

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May 30, 2022

Asha Michelle Wilson | Mastering The Blinking Cursor

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with Asha Michelle Wilson. Asha is an actor, screenwriter and showrunner. She’s written for shows such as FX’s Archer and American Horror Story, as well as Netflix’s...

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April 25, 2022

Billy Magnussen | The Zen of The Nomadic Actor

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with the epic talented and versatile actor, Billy Magnussen. He’s been working for years in film, TV and is a Tony nominated stage actor. We chat about his new HBO film, T...

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April 11, 2022

Chris Baker | Creating Your Own Story

This week on The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor and writer, Chris Baker. He has made a name for himself on YouTube. Now, he’s beginning to break out with his first feature length film, The Estate. He wrote a...

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March 24, 2022

Ariel Vromen | Maestro of Stories & Beats

This week on Story & Craft, I sit down with movie director, Ariel Vromen. Ariel is an intriguing guy with a great story. He has directed movies such as Criminal, The Iceman and The Angel. He has directed some of Hollywood’...

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March 16, 2022

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters

This week on Story & Craft, we sit down with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, Billy Bob Thornton. Billy needs no introduction, as he’s been on the scene for quite a while. His body of work is extensive, and includes b...

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March 2, 2022

Craig Shoemaker | A Prescription for Laughter

This week on Story & Craft, we launch our debut episode with one of the funniest guys I know. Craig Shoemaker is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, author and entrepreneur. He’s known by many as “The Lovemaster”, and has ...

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