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)

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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)

Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram & TikTok

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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)

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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)

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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)

Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram & TikTok

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After a wedding and hectic life related hiatus, "THE Guy" Garrett Briones and Emily Briones return to talk about married life, managing creativity in busy times, and Emily offers insight into her nearly 9 months as unemployed editor.

Music: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia)

Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram & TikTok

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Rejections: we all know the feeling of them too well. Resumes: many of us have had to make them time and time again. How do the two go hand in hand? And how do we not let either of them define us? "THE Guy" Garrett and Emily talk about jobs they were sure they had (but didn't end up getting), ways to show who you are beyond a piece of paper with your accomplishments, and not defining your self worth on whether someone chooses you or not.

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Theme: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia)

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If you're hoping to be a filmmaker, is it worth going to film school? Garrett and Emily, film school graduates, discuss networking, opportunities provided by school, the value of a film degree, and what they would tell someone at this point in time if they aspire to become a filmmaker and are contemplating going to film school.

Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram

Theme: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia)

Video Pod: Not Just A Guy on YouTube