What Have Our 2025 Struggles Taught Us?

What Have Our 2025 Struggles Taught Us?

Garrett and Emily reflect on the struggles they faced as storytellers in 2025 and what they'll learn from them headed into 2026. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia [https://www.instagram.com/cruzcastmedia/]) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notjustaguypod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@notjustaguypod] https://patreon.com/bachelorclass?utm_medium=unknown\&utm_source=join_link\&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator\&utm_content=copyLink

Benoit Blanc, "Knives Out", and Our Progression as Storytellers

After seeing the latest Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man, Garrett and Emily use the November releases of all films to look at their progression as storytellers from 2019-2025. From single film students to becoming married filmmakers, the two discuss how they've evolved, what headway they have (or haven't) made in the film industry, and where they'll go next. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia [https://www.instagram.com/cruzcastmedia/]) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notjustaguypod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@notjustaguypod] Support the show: patreon.com/bachelorclass [https://patreon.com/bachelorclass?utm_medium=unknown\&utm_source=join_link\&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator\&utm_content=copyLink]

"THE Guy" vs "Making It"

When Emily is away, Garrett takes on the very idea of "making it" and whether or not it's something that matters in the life of a creative. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia [https://www.instagram.com/cruzcastmedia/]) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notjustaguypod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@notjustaguypod] Support the show: patreon.com/bachelorclass [https://patreon.com/bachelorclass?utm_medium=unknown\&utm_source=join_link\&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator\&utm_content=copyLink]

Folks, We're Terrified (About the State of the Industry)

Garrett and Emily dive headfirst into the state of the film industry and discuss mergers, the theatrical experience, vertical entertainment, and the aftermath of the streaming wars. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia [https://www.instagram.com/cruzcastmedia/]) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notjustaguypod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@notjustaguypod] Support the show: patreon.com/bachelorclass [https://patreon.com/bachelorclass?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]

Balancing Creative Outlets & Creative Work

Emily shares her experience balancing her creativity between her editing job and her personal outlets as Garrett explains how he's come to terms with being at a holding point in his storytelling journey. Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia [https://www.instagram.com/cruzcastmedia/]) Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notjustaguypod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@notjustaguypod] Support the show: patreon.com/bachelorclass [https://patreon.com/bachelorclass?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]