Ep. 350 - James Laxton "Beef"

Ep. 375 - Jon Erwin "Young Washington"

Filmmaker Jon Erwin is the creative force behind some of the most successful inspirational films of the last decade, including I Can Only Imagine, American Underdog, and Jesus Revolution. He's also the Chief Creative Officer of Wonder Project and the creator of House of David. We're discussing his latest film, Young Washington, which explores the little-known story of George Washington before he became the leader who helped shape a nation. The film is now playing in theaters in time for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Ep. 374 - Siddhartha Khosla "Swapped"

Siddhartha Khosla is an Emmy-winning composer whose work spans some of television and film's most acclaimed recent projects. Audiences know his music from series including the Emmy-winning Only Murders in the Building, Paradise, Elsbeth, Welcome to Chippendales, Rabbit Hole and This Is Us, as well as films such as The Idea of You, Your Place or Mine, A Family Affair, and Queenpins. His latest project is Netflix's animated adventure SWAPPED, starring Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple. The film follows a tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird who suddenly swap bodies and must work together to survive an unforgettable adventure.

Ep. 373 - Brian Tyler, Breton Vivian "Marshals"

Composers Brian Tyler and Breton Vivian are the creative team behind the score for the CBS series Marshals. Brian Tyler is one of the most prolific composers working today, with credits that span blockbuster films and major television projects, including The Fast and the Furious franchise, Iron Man 3, and Yellowstone. Breton Vivian is an accomplished composer and producer whose past work includes Five Feet Apart, Yellowstone, and 1923.

Ep. 372 - Pepe Avila del Pino "Love Story"

Pepe Avila del Pino is an acclaimed cinematographer whose work spans some of the most visually ambitious projects in film and television. Audiences have seen his work on acclaimed productions including House of the Dragon, The Deuce, Ozark, Mrs. America and the film The Kindergarten Teacher.  Now, Pepe brings his cinematic eye to FX’s Love Story, where his visual storytelling helps shape the emotional heart of the series.

Ep. 371 - James Urbaniak "Primary Trust"

Actor James Urbaniak has a career that has spanned theater, film, television, and voice acting for more than three decades. Audiences may know him from films like American Splendor and Oppenheimer, television series including Review and Difficult People, and countless stage productions throughout his career. He's currently appearing in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust written by Eboni Booth at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, a moving and deeply human work that explores friendship, loneliness, and the courage it takes to embrace change.