The Film-Flam Man Podcast with Mat Bradley-Tschirgi

Haim Mazar (Scary Movie, Gray Matter)

We interview composer Haim Mazar (Scary Movie, Gray Matter) about his career as a composer in the entertainment industry including his most recent work on his latest feature, the hit film Scary Movie. A soft reboot of the long-running horror spoof film franchise, Scary Movie is the 6th flick to date. Notably, it’s the first one with the Wayans’ involvement since Scary Movie 2 way back in 2001. Among other things, we discuss Haim’s early years in his high school band, what it was like for him composing music for the independent feature Gray Matter while being filmed for the reality series Project Greenlight: A New Generation, and the challenges of balancing humor and horror for the score of Scary Movie. Follow Haim Mazar on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/haimmazarmusic/]. Follow Scary Movie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scarymovie/]. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp [https://tomshad.bandcamp.com/]. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe [https://matwbt.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Bill Oakley (Space: 1972, The Simpsons)

We interview writer Bill Oakley (Space: 1972, The Simpsons) on his new Audible Original Space: 1972 starring Natasha Lyonne (Scary Movie 2, Slums of Beverly Hills) , a sequel to the hit Audible Original Space: 1969. A rare combo of alt-history, comedy, and sci-fi, Space: 1972 is bound to entertain fans of humor, the space race, and vintage pop culture alike. Among other things, we discuss what makes the character of Richard Nixon such a fun voice for a narrator, what 1970s fast food chain should be brought back from the dead, and how the pandemic affected the recording process of Space: 1969. Buy Space: 1972 on Audible. [https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/pd/B0H348GFJX] Buy Space: 1969 on Audible. [https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/pd/B0B1RYV627] Follow Bill Oakley on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/stories/thatbilloakley/] The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp [https://tomshad.bandcamp.com/]. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe [https://matwbt.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Courtney Hoskins (Alienation)

We interview writer and director Courtney Hoskins about her upcoming feature film debut Alienation. Among other things, we discuss how her work as a front-end developer at Twitter inspired the screenplay, what was the first movie she watched involving aliens, and why ufology speaks to the human spirit. Support Alienation’s Seed & Spark campaign here [https://seedandspark.com/fund/alienation#story]. Visit the Alienation Constellation of Support here [https://alienationmovie.com/constellation-of-support]. Follow Alienation on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/alienation.movie]. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp [https://tomshad.bandcamp.com/]. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe [https://matwbt.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast)

We interview writer and pop culture podcaster Frank Santopadre (Fun for All Ages, Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast) about his writing and podcasting career. Among other things, we discuss his early TV writing career on such quirky cable favorites as Commander USA’s Groovie Movies and The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast, how challenging it can be doing a podcast as a solo host, and what sweet breakfast cereals create even sweeter memories. Listen to Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast with Frank Santopadre on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3pg7Kwu2Wia2sKGRWaJ1rC]. Listen to Fun for All Ages with Frank Santopadre on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/18EQJNDwlYMUSh2uXD6Mu6]. Support Fun for All Ages with Franksantopadre on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/FunForAllAgesPodcast/posts]. Follow Frank Santopadre on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/franksantopadre/]. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp [https://tomshad.bandcamp.com/]. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe [https://matwbt.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor's Life)

We interview author Samuel Garza Bernstein (Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life from How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes) about his latest celebrity biography on prolific actor Roddy McDowall. Filled with fun anecdotes capturing the sweep of a storied career, this is one book you won’t want to miss. Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life is available in hardcover and on Kindle. Purchase [https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forrest-Gump-Steve-Starkey/dp/1985903679]Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life [https://www.amazon.com/Roddy-McDowall-Actors-Valley-Lassie-ebook/dp/B0FP7R7C1X] here [https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forrest-Gump-Steve-Starkey/dp/1985903679]. Among other things, we discuss Roddy’s transitioning from a child to an adult actor, some of his overlooked roles, and why the original five Planet of the Apes films still hold up all these decades later. Follow Samuel Garza Bernstein on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/starringsamuelgarzabernstein/]. Follow Kensington Books on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kensingtonbooks/]. The theme music for The Film-Flam Man Podcast is by Tom Shad. Follow Tom Shad on Bandcamp [https://tomshad.bandcamp.com/]. Thanks to the author for a review copy of the book. Get full access to The Film-Flam Man at matwbt.substack.com/subscribe [https://matwbt.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]