Best Troma Entertainment Podcasts (2025)

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IFH 812: How Tremors turned into a Masterclass in Storytelling with S.S Wilson 38:07

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In this episode, screenwriter and filmmaker S.S. Wilson shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the cult classic Tremors, revealing how creative limitations, meticulous story structure, and a deep respect for character and sound design brought the film to life. From his writing process with partner Brent Maddock to the evolution of the Tre…

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COURTROOM DRAMAS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 124 1:08:44

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Yuki and John discuss Courtroom Dramas. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 811: How Pixar’s Story Secrets Can Transform Your Filmmaking Process with Brit Cruise 52:47

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Brit Cruise—educator, filmmaker, and producer of Pixar in a Box—takes us on a journey through the fusion of storytelling, science, and education. From his early days editing videos with dual VCRs to his innovative work at Khan Academy, Brit reveals how deep focus, analog creativity, and a love for explanation helped shape his approach to teaching c…

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PHOBIAS (Part 2) :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 123 50:50

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Yuki and John discuss more Phobias. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 810: The No-Excuses Filmmaking Philosophy of Len Kabasinski 53:24

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Len Kabasinski shares his journey from childhood dreams of monsters and martial arts to becoming a prolific force in the world of independent B-movie filmmaking. He recounts the origins of his first feature Swamp Zombies, revealing how a passion for horror and action films, coupled with sheer determination and minimal resources, propelled him into …

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PHOBIAS (Part 1) :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 122 45:15

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Yuki and John discuss Phobias. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 809: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson 43:58

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In this colorful and deeply personal episode, Staci Layne Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a childhood surrounded by Hollywood legends and horseback riding to becoming an award-winning filmmaker and bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a famed musician father (Don Wilson of The Ventures) and a glamorous pin-up model mother…

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THE BEACH :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 121 34:13

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Yuki and Liz Schack discuss The Beach. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 808: Behind the Screams: How Shae Smolik Brought The Hatred to Life! 24:12

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Shae Smolik, a talented young actress from Iowa, shared her journey from local modeling to leading a feature film in Los Angeles. Starting with commercials and gradually advancing to TV and web series, Shae embraced each step with enthusiasm and resilience. Her audition technique—spontaneous and emotionally driven—reflects an innate gift for perfor…

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WESTERNS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 120 1:08:39

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Yuki and John discuss Westerns. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 807: Making Your Own Damn Movies: Inside Dave Campfield’s Troma-Fueled Filmmaking Path 57:52

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When two Daves walk into a podcast, you don’t expect to stumble upon a meditation on art, failure, persistence, and horror-comedy. But that’s exactly what happened in this electric and delightfully unfiltered conversation with Dave Campfield, a filmmaker, actor, and host of the Troma Now Podcast, best known for his work in the cult Caesar and Otto …

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JOHN CARPENTER :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 119 1:05:07

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Yuki and John discuss John Carpenter. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 806: Shooting Sharks in Your Living Room: The Art of DIY Filmmaking with Ron Bonk 58:41

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In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of Ron Bonk, an indie filmmaker and founder of SRS Cinema known for the cult horror-comedy House Shark. Ron shares his journey from studying accounting and criminal justice to becoming a self-taught director, driven by a passion for storytelling and a deep love for genre cinema. With no Hollyw…

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SOUP :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 118 50:07

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Yuki and John discuss Soup. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 805: Why Your Film Isn’t Getting Made (And What to Do About It) with Ron Newcomb 1:15:39

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When the moon is high and the muse is low, we often find ourselves in deep conversation with our own souls, asking, "Why do I do this?" And on today’s episode, we welcome the steadfast and visionary Ron Newcomb, a former Marine and police officer who has traded in his uniform for a camera, answering that very question not just with thought—but with…

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ONE NIGHT STANDS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 117 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

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Yuki and John discuss Yuki's Reactions. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 804: How I Made a Cult Zombie Movie for $75 and Took On Hollywood with Marc V. Price 1:32:52

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When a zombie filmmaker makes you laugh so hard you forget you're talking about death and destruction, you know you're in for something special. On today’s episode, we welcome Marc V. Price, a fiercely independent British filmmaker whose claim to fame is making a cult zombie feature called Colin for just £45. That alone should make you lean in. But…

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YUKI REACTS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 116 40:57

2M ago40:57

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Yuki and John discuss Yuki's Reactions. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] *Audio from the Yuki Reacts video series, episode #1, available exclusively on Yuki and John's Patreon Buffet! https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet…

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IFH 803: From Wrestling Rings to Public Access Mayhem: The Wild Ride of Mad Man Pondo 56:35

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The world is far more peculiar than most of us dare to admit. Somewhere between a demolition derby and a wrestling ring, between the crackle of VHS tapes and the shriek of late-night public access, lies a man who has turned mayhem into meaning. On today’s episode, we welcome the unparalleled and unfiltered Mad Man Pondo, a professional wrestler and…

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MCDONALD'S :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 115 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

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Yuki and John discuss McDonald's w/ Liz Schack. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] *$100 and a McDonald's gift card will go to the first person who can learn and perform the McDonald's Menu song with video proof. Thanks! https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonb…

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IFH 802: Studios, Scores & Secrets: The Untold Story of Rotten Tomatoes with Patrick Lee 44:27

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When the lights of the cinema dim and the hum of anticipation fills the air, something magical happens—stories come alive. And sometimes, the stories behind the storytellers are the most fascinating of all. On today's episode, we welcome Patrick Lee, a man whose quiet curiosity and geeky love for film statistics helped shape the very lens through w…

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THE CARPENTERS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 114 49:50

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Yuki and John discuss The Carpenters w/ Liz Schack. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 801: Breaking the Rules: Crafting Powerful Films Without Hollywood Money with Shawn Whitney 52:23

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Sometimes, the fire of creativity is struck not by lightning but by the slow, smoldering ache of dissatisfaction. And in today's soul-stirring conversation, we welcome Shawn Whitney, a filmmaker who found cinema not in the corridors of academia, but in the quiet rebellion of self-taught screenwriting and micro-budget filmmaking. Shawn Whitney is a …

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JERRY LEWIS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 113 59:21

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Yuki and John discuss Jerry Lewis w/ Liz Schack. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 800: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado: Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer 27:37

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The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today's extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a humorist and New York Times bestselling author whose wit slices through the storms of reality with a twinkle in his eye and a chainsaw in hand. From the earliest pages of his life, Andrew Shaffer …

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DRONES :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 112 46:53

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Yuki and John discuss Drones. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 799: What Every Indie Filmmaker Can Learn from a $5K Zombie Movie with Bojan Dulabic 1:27:25

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A spark of madness is often the first step toward creation. On today’s episode, we welcome Bojan Dulabic, a passionate Vancouver-based filmmaker who pulled off a small miracle—he made a full-length zombie movie for just $5,000. But this isn't just a story of budgeting brilliance; it's a tale of relentless passion, artistic vision, and the kind of s…

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COKE vs PEPSI :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 111 46:43

3M ago46:43

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Yuki and John discuss Coke vs Pepsi. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 798: From Pills to Pictures: Cynthia Hill's Unlikely Path to Documentary Filmmaking 56:38

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Cynthia Hill, a filmmaker from North Carolina, discussed her journey from pharmacy school to filmmaking, highlighting her documentaries "Tobacco Money," "Private Violence," and the upcoming eight-part series "Road to Race Day" on NASCAR. She emphasized the importance of storytelling and character development, sharing her experiences with funding th…

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DAVID CRONENBERG :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 110 39:38

3M ago39:38

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Yuki and John discuss David Cronenberg. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 797: From Instagram Mysteries to Indie Horror: The Bold Experiments of Joe Kowalski 1:10:28

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When the winds of curiosity rustle the mind and stir the soul, they often bring with them storytellers—those rare beings who don’t just recount events but breathe life into them. On today's episode, we welcome Joe Kowalski, a young filmmaker from Cleveland whose creative spirit dances between shadows and light, weaving stories through film, mystery…

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PUPPETS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 109 57:04

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Yuki and John discuss Puppets. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 796: No Film School, No Problem: Gary King's Journey of Grit and Creativity 1:13:03

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Gary King is a filmmaker who transitioned from a career in psychology and human resources to independent cinema, building a body of work that balances heart, hustle, and deeply human storytelling.In the spirit of Taoist unpredictability, Gary’s story unfolds not as a straight line, but as a rich weave of intuition, risk, and creative alignment. He …

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JAMES BOND :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 108 48:06

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Yuki and John discuss James Bond. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] James Bond of the Secret Service: https://scriptshadow.net/weird-scripts-week-james-bond-of-the-secret-service/ https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet…

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IFH 795: Balancing Hollywood Productions and Indie Passion Projects with Jamie Buckner 1:11:42

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Some stories unfold not with a bang, but with the echo of a bowling ball rolling down a waxed lane—steady, unpredictable, and brimming with hidden intention. On today’s episode, we welcome a filmmaker whose journey is stitched together with sweat-soaked call sheets, stubborn creative grit, and a romance with storytelling that stretches back to a Su…

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TV DETECTIVES :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 107 53:08

4M ago53:08

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Yuki and John discuss TV Detectives. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 794: The Art of Film Marketing: How to Make Your Movie Impossible to Ignore with Danielle Raiz 33:29

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A blank canvas. A single frame. The quiet hum before a film breathes life into a screen. But what happens after the final cut? How does a filmmaker's vision transcend the void and reach the hearts and minds of an audience? Today, we unravel this mystery with Danielle Raiz, a passionate advocate for creatives, whose work at Wix has been dedicated to…

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GAME SHOWS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 106 48:22

4M ago48:22

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Yuki and John discuss Game Shows. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 793: Comedy, Confidence, and the Art of Reinvention with Rhonda Shear 57:35

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Some moments in life are stitched together like the seams of a well-loved garment, their fabric woven with laughter, reinvention, and a refusal to let the world dictate what is possible. On today's episode, we welcome Rhonda Shear, a woman who embodies this spirit of transformation with a playful wink and an unstoppable drive. Many remember her as …

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GODZILLA :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 105 55:19

5M ago55:19

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Yuki and John discuss Godzilla. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 792: The Power of the Cut: Storytelling Secrets from Michael Trent 42:59

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A film editor’s job is much like the work of a sculptor. You take a massive block of material—raw footage—and with a series of delicate, precise cuts, you shape it into something cohesive, something meaningful. In today’s episode, we welcome Michael Trent, a master of cinematic storytelling who has spent his career assembling some of Hollywood’s mo…

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CRYPTIDS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 104 40:24

5M ago40:24

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Yuki and John discuss Cryptids. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 791: Beyond the Script: Gordy Hoffman’s Guide to Emotional Storytelling 1:05:56

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Life, they say, is a story we tell ourselves—a script of experience, moments, and emotions woven into a narrative only we can claim as our own. On today’s episode, we welcome Gordy Hoffman, a screenwriter, director, and the mind behind the BlueCat Screenwriting Competition. His journey through the labyrinth of storytelling has been marked by profou…

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CONCERTS :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 103 48:41

5M ago48:41

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Yuki and John discuss Concerts. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 790: From Short to Feature: The Filmmaker’s Journey with Michael G. Kehoe 1:15:50

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On today’s episode, we welcome Michael G. Kehoe, a filmmaker who turned a whisper of an idea into the resounding voice of a feature film. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, from an eight-year-old boy watching his mother direct community theater to a director commanding his own set, Michael’s journey is one of persistence, heartbreak, and sheer creative wi…

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HORROR MOVIES :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 102 1:02:09

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Yuki and John discuss Horror Movies. To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 789: The Indie Filmmaker’s Journey: Curt Wiser on Creativity, Persistence, and Making Cam Girl 1:34:37

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On today's episode, we welcome Curt Wiser, a writer and director whose journey proves that the path to making movies doesn’t require a New York or Los Angeles zip code. From the sunny shores of Florida, Curt has forged his own cinematic destiny, creating the suspenseful and thought-provoking film Cam Girl—a story of isolation, control, and survival…

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BREAKFAST :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 101 52:15

5M ago52:15

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Yuki and John discuss Breakfast. https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffet To order a model set from Yuki, contact: [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan

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IFH 788: The Unscripted Journey of Steven Bernstein: From Cinematographer to Storyteller 59:28

6M ago59:28

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What if the greatest stories of our lives are the ones we never meant to write? On today’s episode, we welcome Steven Bernstein, a man whose journey through the world of cinema has been anything but predictable. A writer at heart, a cinematographer by accident, and a director by destiny, his career is a living testament to the art of surrendering t…

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DAVID LYNCH :: Yuki and John's #PodcastBuffet - Episode 100 1:06:36

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Yuki and John discuss David Lynch. Links to some rare David Lynch works: https://www.patreon.com/posts/david-lynch-120738630 https://www.patreon.com/c/yukiandjohnspatreonbuffetBy John Brennan