Best Mike Ferrante Podcasts (2025)

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…Let’s Talk Alternatives in Global Wealth with Stuart Parker and Dominick Carlino 26:11

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Laurie Chan is joined by Stuart Parker, Head of Global Wealth at PGIM, and Dominick Carlino, Global Head of Alternative Investments for Global Wealth at PGIM. Together, they explore the intersection of private wealth and alternative investments, offering perspectives on the ways investors are broadening portfolios beyond traditional markets. Their …

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…Let’s Talk Defined Contribution with Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM’s DC Solutions 27:01

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Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM’s DC Solutions team, offers insights into the rapidly evolving defined contribution landscape and how alternatives may play an increasingly important role in this space. Keshav and Josh discuss the compelling arguments for integrating alternative assets into DC plans. As global policymakers evaluate the role of…

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…Let’s Talk Global REIT Securities with Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities 25:15

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…Let’s Talk Global REIT Securities with Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Investment Trust Securities, offers insights about the multifaceted nature of hybrid real estate securities and the potential benefits of REITS in investment portfolios. Keshav and Rick highlight how global re…

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…Let’s Talk Healthcare Equity Investing with Dan Matviyenko, Portfolio Manager with Jennison 33:34

4M ago33:34

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Dan Matviyenko, Healthcare Portfolio Manager at Jennison, offers insights and strategies on navigating the complex and dynamic landscape of healthcare equity investing. Laurie Chan, PGIM’s U.S. Head of Alternative Solutions, and Daniel explore healthcare equity, focusing on macroeconomic forces, supply chain vulnerabilities due to trade tensions, t…

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...Let’s Talk Mexican Industrial Real Estate with Enrique Lavín, Head of PGIM Latin America 16:54

5M ago16:54

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Enrique Lavín provides critical insights into investing in Mexican industrial real estate by leveraging his market expertise and corporate finance/risk-opportunity background. Laurie Chan, PGIM’s Head of Alternative Investments, speaks with Enrique about the resilience of the Mexican Industrial Real Estate sector amidst U.S. trade volatility, nears…

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...Let’s Talk Reinsurance with Mike Thompson of Warburg Pincus & Nandini Mongia of Prismic Life 24:10

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Nandini Mongia is the Group Executive Chair and CEO of Prismic Life, and Mike Thompson is the Managing Director of Warburg Pincus and Head of Capital Solutions for Europe. Nandini has nearly three decades of financial and business experience supporting the insurance and reinsurance industry. Mike has 20 years of private investment experience. Kesha…

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...Let’s Talk Alternatives within Portfolio Construction with Alfred Lerman & Mao Dong 23:15

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Alfred Lerman is the Chief Investment Officer at PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions and Mao Dong is the Co-Head of Portfolio Management at PGIM Multi-Asset Solutions. Alfred is passionate about optimizing portfolios through a thoughtful balance of risk and return objectives. Mao’s strength is in customizing portfolios based on unique client objectives. Kes…

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Episode 46 - Del Howison, Author and Co-Founder of Dark Delicacies in Burbank, California 1:25:41

7M ago1:25:41

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This episode features a conversation with Dark Delicacies co-founder and author Del Howison on the history of his beloved shop in Burbank as it rounds the corner toward its final day in April after decades of serving West coast genre fans with books, movies, collectibles, and unforgettable signing events. Del and I discuss the origin of the store, …

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Episode 45 - Composer Timothy Andrew Edwards 1:42:35

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Composer Timothy Andrew Edwards has hundreds of film and television credits under his belt and is one of my closest friends. Tim scored a number of projects for me including the 2012 documentary YOU CAN'T KILL THE BOGEYMAN, and our history goes back to my earliest adventures in Los Angeles. In addition to his music, Tim teaches courses at the Music…

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...Let’s Talk Core Plus Real Estate Investing with Darin Bright 24:54

8M ago24:54

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Darin Bright is the Head of Core Plus Strategies at PGIM Real Estate. Darin is passionate about real estate investing and cultivating strong relationships within the investment community. Keshav and Darin examine the tangible aspects of real estate, including its durability, which make it an appealing and accessible component of a diversified portf…

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...Let’s Talk Investing in Infrastructure with Bill Pappas 27:17

9M ago27:17

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Bill Pappas is the Managing Director and Head of Core Infrastructure and Structured Credit at PGIM Private Capital. As a veteran of structured credit and finance within the infrastructure industry, he shares a wealth of experience in this episode. Keshav and Bill explore the nuanced infrastructure investment landscape through the lens of private ca…

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Episode 44 - The State of Physical Media with Jake Boston and Mike Saunders 1:19:48

9M ago1:19:48

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The world of film is in a state of flux right now as streaming continues to cast a larger shadow and retailers have started backing away from carrying movies on their shelves. On this episode I welcome Jake Boston, SteelbookObsessed on social media, for a discussion about what he sees going on in the realm of physical media...the past, the present,…

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Episode 43 - KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK 1:51:51

9M ago1:51:51

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In 2012 I had the honor of contributing to the KISS tourbook/magazine for their then-forthcoming album Monster and corresponding tour, and for the project I did a retrospective on their 1978 Hanna-Barbera-produced TV movie KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK. For the piece I interviewed director Gordon Hessler, star Anthony Zerbe, producer Terry Mor…

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Episode 42 - Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Return to Talk HERETIC 1:24:44

10M ago1:24:44

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I am thrilled to welcome fellow Midwestern filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods back to the show, this time for a fun, inspiring chat about their latest film HERETIC. We also discuss the one-year anniversary of their Davenport, Iowa movie theater The Last Picture House, and they offer some great advice to budding filmmakers. Also on this episode I…

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...Let’s Talk 2024 Alts Report with Matt Harvey, Sebastiano Ferrante, and Stephan Wessel 34:25

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Today’s panel consists of Matt Harvey, Head of Direct Lending at PGIM Private Capital, Sebastiano Ferrante, Head of Europe at PGIM Real Estate, and Stephan Wessel, Managing Partner at Montana Capital Partners, a private equity secondary mid-market specialist affiliate of PGIM. Keshav and the panel examine the findings of the 2024 Alts Report to und…

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Episode 41 - Director Michael Cooney on JACK FROST & Anthony C. Ferrante on the Best Physical Media Releases of 2024 2:12:18

10M ago2:12:18

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Episode 41 features an archival interview with director Michael Cooney on his 1997 direct-to-video winter classic JACK FROST. Michael and I talk through the production of the film, the snowman costume fail that led to the movie's humor, the 1998 sequel, and he breaks down the third JACK FROST film he would still love to make. Anthony C. Ferrante th…

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Episode 40 - Scott Schirmer and Brian K Williams on GUSH and Indie Filmmaking 1:23:29

11M ago1:23:29

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I am joined on this episode by filmmakers Scott Schirmer (FOUND) and Brian K Williams (TIME TO KILL) to discuss their upcoming film GUSH. I am a huge fan of their work, most notably 2016's HARVEST LAKE, and here we drill deep on indie filmmaking, best practices for making pictures on a modest budget, and more. It is an fun, informative discussion w…

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...Let’s Talk Emerging Market Trends with Mariusz Banasiak 20:53

11M ago20:53

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Mariusz Banasiak, CFA, a Managing Director and Head of Local Currency Rates and FX for PGIM Fixed Income’s Emerging Markets Debt Team discusses the opportunities and challenges of this rapidly changing field. Emerging market debt is highly volatile, influenced by macroeconomic, geopolitical, and local currency factors. This creates both significant…

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Episode 39 - Thommy Hutson and Mark Alan Miller on Doc of Chucky and Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy 2:38:51

11M ago2:38:51

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I am joined by DOC OF CHUCKY director/writer/producer Thommy Hutson and writer/co-producer Mark Allan Miller to discuss their new documentary that just landed on Shudder. Also discussed is the recent re-issue of Thommy's book NEVER SLEEP AGAIN: THE ELM STREET LEGACY focused on the original A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, which is now available on Amazon…

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Episode 38 - We Can Be Better Than This 20:15

11M ago20:15

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Episode 37 - Michael and Jason Leavy - Terrifier 1-3, Stream, Screamboat, Fuzz on the Lens Productions 1:38:33

12M ago1:38:33

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Happy Halloween! On this episode I chat with Michael and Jason Leavy who are part of the team behind the TERRIFIER films, STREAM, the upcoming SCREAMBOAT, and their company Fuzz on the Lens Productions. We dive deep on their early film work, their Staten Island Clown prank that ended up getting national attention, working with cinema icons on their…

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...Let’s Talk Data Centers with Jim Footh 22:32

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Jim Footh, Managing Director, Data Center Investments & Portfolio Management at PGIM real estate, discusses the fast-growing investment potential of data centers, and how AI is further fueling this trend. Data centers are one of the fastest-growing areas within real estate investing. Growth is driven by the increasing digitization of our lives and …

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Episode 36 - Alice Cooper Mega Episode 2:58:22

1y ago2:58:22

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Welcome to my nightmare! Episode 36 is dedicated to all things Alice Cooper, featuring three long interviews with the icon on his music, family, film work, and beyond. Also included are interviews with Rachel Talalay (who directed Alice in FREDDY'S DEAD), Rob Stefaniuk (who directed Alice in SUCK), Jake the Snake Roberts (who Alice accompanied to t…

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Episode 35 - Answering Questions From Listeners 1:47:19

1y ago1:47:19

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On this episode of the Radio Hour Podcast I answer questions submitted by listeners, an idea prompted by Steven Awalt. Topics addressed include the process involved with getting hired to produce special features for the various labels, my background in hockey, favorite horror-themed pro wrestlers, who I would invite to dinner for a timeless who's w…

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Episode 34 -John Carpenter on Halloween and the Franchise that Followed 1:52:04

1y ago1:52:04

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Episode 34 is my extensive interview with John Carpenter on HALLOWEEN and the films that followed in the franchise, originally recorded in 2012 for inclusion in what was intended to be the the official HALLOWEEN series book that sadly never came to fruition. John is candid about the franchise, his pre-HALLOWEEN movie and television work including H…

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Episoide 33 - Dylan Sires and Kristian Day on Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? (HBO Max) 1:49:45

1y ago1:49:45

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Episode 33 features a conversation with documentary filmmakers Dylan Sires and Kristian Day who are behing the hit HBO Max limited series TAKEN TOGETHER: WHO KILLED LYRIC AND ELZABETH? I also share lots of Reverend Entertainment updates on upcoming releases including BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, BEWITCHED: THE COMPLETE SERIES, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD,…

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...Let’s Talk Affordable US Housing with Soultana Reigle 21:49

1y ago21:49

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Soultana Reigle, Head of U.S. Equity and Senior Portfolio Manager for U.S. Value-Add Strategies at PGIM Real Estate, traverses one of the great societal challenges in the U.S. and globally, the affordable housing market and its complex economic challenges. This conversation traverses one of the great societal challenges in the U.S. and globally; th…

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…Let’s Talk Agriculture with Jamie Shen 21:04

1y ago21:04

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Jamie Shen, Managing Director and Head of Agriculture at PGIM Real Estate, explores the transforming landscape of agricultural debt and equity, examine the mitigation of climate risk for investors and explore the balance of labor and mechanization in agriculture. This conversation provides the foundational principles at the core of agricultural inv…

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Episode 32 - Christopher Biggs - Special Effects Artist (Teen Wolf, Friday the 13th: Jason Lives, Amusement Park Visual Effects) 2:29:03

1+ y ago2:29:03

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Episode 32 is with special effects icon R. Christopher Biggs...with a twist. Instead of focusing on his endless list of film credits, we are turning the spotlight to Chris' work in the amusement park realm, diving deep on his crucial work at Disney's various parks and beyond. It is an insightful discussion that sheds light on a realm rarely explore…

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Episode 31 - Crispin Glover - Actor, Director (Back to the Future, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine!) 3:18:45

1+ y ago3:18:45

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Episode 31 is an archival interview with Crispin Glover, originally recorded for an expansive career-spanning retrospective in Fangoria magazine that ran over two issues. Crispin and I go deep into his background as the son of a cinema icon (Bruce Glover), his early ventures into acting, his big break that ended up changing the film landscape for a…

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Episode 30 -Todd Sokolove - Paramount Marketing 2:01:44

1+ y ago2:01:44

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Todd Sokolove is part of the marketing department at Paramount Pictures. We dive into his fascinating background, early exploits in podcasting when the format was in it's infancy, the route he took to Paramount, the studio's renewed investment in physical media, and more. Also in this episode: the announcement of Martin Scorsese's BRINGING OUT THE …

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Episode 29 - Kris Kuksi - Artist 1:17:23

1+ y ago1:17:23

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Sculptor Kris Kuksi creates incredible three dimensional art that is as immersive as it is revolutionary. The painstakingly gathered model kit pieces, injection molded orphans, bric-a-brac and knick knacks, figurines, jewelry and plastic animals congeal into a re-imagined frieze, a macabre amalgam, that reveals, confronts, and provokes a viewer’s b…

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...Let's Talk Direct Lending with Matt Harvey 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

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Matthew Harvey, Head of the Direct Lending business for PGIM Private Capital, highlights the importance of experienced asset managers in navigating the direct lending landscape and sheds light on the steady increase of capital flowing into this evolving credit market. Subscribe to Speaking of Alternatives on your favourite podcast platform. Key Tak…

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Episode 28 - Jess Gowrie - Drummer (Chelsea Wolfe) 1:50:22

1+ y ago1:50:22

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Chelsea Wolfe drummer Jess Gowrie talks about her long history with Chelsea, gear choices, lessons learned on the road, and so much more on this return episode of the Radio Hour podcast. Also included: recent and upcoming Reverend Entertainment releases, voicemails, and more! Jess is currently on tour with Chelsea. Dates, merch and more at ChelseaW…

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…Let’s Talk Private Equity Secondaries with Dr. Marco Wulff 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

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Dr. Marco Wulff, CEO, Managing Partner, and co-founder of Montana Capital Partners AG, discusses the advantages and challenges of the private equity secondary market, global prospects, and the recent explosive growth of this private investment strategy. Subscribe to Speaking of Alternatives on your favorite podcast platform. Key Takeaways: ● Divers…

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…Let’s Talk Value-Add Equity Real Estate Investing with Sebastiano Ferrante 19:10

1+ y ago19:10

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Sebastiano Ferrante, Head of Europe at PGIM Real Estate, discusses Europe’s alternative investment landscape, prevailing market dynamics currently influencing institutional investing, and the risk-reward trade-off in value-add equity real estate investing. Subscribe to Speaking of Alternatives on your favorite podcast platform. Key Takeaways: ● The…

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Trailer: Speaking of Alternatives 0:55

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Speaking of Alternatives is an original podcast from PGIM, providing a global perspective on the rich and diverse landscape of alternative investments. Each month, guests join host Eric Adler, President and CEO of PGIM Private Alternatives, to cut through the complexities and get to the heart of alternative investing. Together they look beyond the …

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Episode 27 - Andrea Subissati - Editor, Rue Morgue Magazine 52:35

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Happy October! Rue Morgue Executive Editor Andrea Subissati and her pup Dante join me on this episode where talk includes all things Rue, gushing over The Shining and The Stanley Hotel, and digging in on where the horror genre stands today. I also break down my contributions to Scream Factory’s new FRIDAY THE 13TH boxed set and more. Radio Hour Pat…

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Episode 26 - John Hancock - Filmmaker (Bang the Drum Slowly) 1:15:04

5y ago1:15:04

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This episode’s guest is filmmaker John Hancock, the director behind LET’S SCARE JESSICA TO DEATH, BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY, CALIFORNIA DREAMING, and WOLFEN. John and I have a lengthy discussion about his life and career with special emphasis on his experience as the original director of JAWS 2. A rich, open conversation with one of film’s most diverse …

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Episode 24 - Mark Savage - Filmmaker (Painkiller, Purgatory Road) 2:19:05

5+ y ago2:19:05

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Filmmaker Mark Savage joins me for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his new movie PAIN KILLER, past efforts such as PURGATORY ROAD and STRESSED TO KILL, streaming services, the state of the industry, life in entertainment under the Covid umbrella, his work with me and Reverend Entertainment, physical media, and more. A treasured chat with a …

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Episode 23 - Q&A 1:06:33

5+ y ago1:06:33

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Due to a schedule shuffle with the next guest, I put a Q&A episode together where I address questions submitted via social media and email. Topics are diverse including my production process, challenges faced in putting some titles together, treasured nostalgic movies, favorite releases, and personal stories from behind the scenes. Radio Hour Patre…

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Episode 22 - Charles de Lauzirika - Filmmaker (Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner) 1:41:57

5+ y ago1:41:57

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Charles de Lauzirika changed the film documentary game in 2007 with DANGEROUS DAYS: MAKING BLADE RUNNER, an unmatched achievement in cinema archeology. He is behind the restoration of BLADE RUNNER, ALIEN 3, and others, has been behind EPKs for a long list of iconic filmmakers, and has recently moved into the realm of narrative features. On this epi…

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Episode 21 - Michael Felsher - Special Feature Producer 1:38:27

6y ago1:38:27

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Michael Felsher is a contemporary giant in the world of film documentary and special features with his production company Red Shirt Pictures. The list of films he has produced material for is a mile long and includes Anchor Bay, Synapse, Shout! Factory, among others. He has had relationships with some of the most beloved names in the horror genre, …

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Episode 20 - Joe Lynch - Filmmaker 1:42:48

6y ago1:42:48

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Joe Lynch loves Chuck Russell’s THE BLOB, is the director of WRONG TURN 2, KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM, EVERLY, MAYHEM, and most recently 2019’s POINT BLANK. Along with fellow filmmaker Adam Green, Joe also hosts the long running MOVIE CRYPT podcast. Lynch and I get all kinds of nostalgic about THE BLOB, recently released from Scream Factory with extras f…

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Episode 19 - Chelsea Wolfe - Musician 45:14

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Chelsea Wolfe joined me at The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, where she was appearing on tour in support of her most recent album BIRTH OF VIOLENCE, for a great discussion on many elements of her life, art, and what connects her to the world. A rare discussion in a really special place that I am honored to present to you. Radio Hour Patreon…

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Episode 18 - Jerry Smith - Writer, Composer 1:30:11

6y ago1:30:11

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Jerry Smith has been a genre mainstay for years with his writing at Icons of Fright, Blumhouse, Fangoria, and now Scream magazine. He is the co-host of the great Pod and the Pendulum podcast, a show where he and Mike Snoonian go deep on franchises one entry at a time. Jerry and I talk about working in the journalism side of the business, about how …

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Episode 16 - Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah - Filmmakers (Spectrevision) 1:01:16

6y ago1:01:16

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Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah are two of the most outspoken advocates for independent cinema and the figureheads behind Spectrevision, the company that has given voice to Ana Lily Amirpour, Panos Cosmatos, and Jim Hosking, to name a few.. We cover a lot of territory about the state of film, supporting independent artists, and more in this fascinating…

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Episode 15 - Al White - Filmmaker (Starfish) 1:28:22

6y ago1:28:22

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Al White, director and writer of STARFISH, my favorite film thus far in 2019, is my guest on this latest episode of the Justin Beahm Radio Hour podcast. We dive deep into many topics, including the consistent presence of depression in artists and how filmmakers channel personal experience into their art. Radio Hour Patreon - lots of rewards includi…

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Episode 14 - Chris Alexander - Film historian, Filmmaker 56:29

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Chris Alexander was the editor of Fangoria, and now not only oversees the wonderful Delirium magazine, but also serves as a key valve in the heart of Charles Band’s Full Moon empire. Chris, Charlie, and Full Moon just launched the Deadly Ten, a groundbreaking project that lifts the veil on independent genre filmmaking with an interactive live strea…

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Episode 13 - Ed Hunt (Director, The Brain, Bloody Birthday) 1:40:22

6+ y ago1:40:22

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While director Ed Hunt is best known for cult favorites BLOODY BIRTHDAY and THE BRAIN, his resume is a diverse array of films across a number of genres. From early dramatic efforts like DIARY OF A SINNER, to working with Christopher Lee in STARSHIP INVASIONS, and on through the benchmark alien documentary UFOS ARE REAL, Ed arrives to the Radio Hour…