On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor,Thomas Jane from the Amazon Prime Video film “Play DIrty”, as well as projects such as The Expanse and Boogie Nights. We cover Jane's impressive body of work, as well as his journey from modest beginnings in Maryland to becoming a notable actor in Hollywood. We discuss Thomas’ passion for storytelling, the joys and challenges of being an actor, and the importance of authentic human experiences in film. Thomas also reveals his graphic novel projects and his deep dive into writing a book about visiting aliens. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that covers everything from chocolate to extraterrestrials!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

03:26 Thomas Jane's Early Life and Career Beginnings

13:54 Playing Mickey Mantle

08:48 The Expanse and Sci-Fi Genre

18:34 High School and Early Acting

27:47 Reflections on Education and Society

36:32 Independent Films and Future Projects

43:17 Sci-Fi and Authentic Stories

44:26 Advice to Aspiring Actors

46:00 Family and Personal Life

48:38 Memories of Paul Reubens

53:31 Working with Talented Directors

55:38 The Seven Questions

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with producer,Danny O’Malley. Danny is a Grammy and James Beard award nominee. He just picked up an Emmy nomination for theNetflix series “Chef's Table”. Danny takes us on a culinary journey through his experiences. They also talk about everything from the impact of Anthony Bourdain, Chicago-style pizza preferences, memorable dining experiences, to the global influence of food and its power to bridge cultures. Danny also shares insights into his Greek heritage, his obsession with Chinese cuisine, and the making of compelling food stories. Tune in for an exciting conversation filled with delicious tidbits and behind-the-scenes stories that food lovers won't want to miss!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

01:34 Chicago Roots and Pizza Preferences

04:10 Journey into Food Television

07:19 Food and Cultural Connections

08:58 Anthony Bourdain’s Impact

17:03 Memorable Culinary Experiences

20:34 A Culinary Journey Through History

25:18 Exploring Food Cultures and Personal Favorites

27:47 The Uncharted Territory of African Cuisine

29:19 The Evolution of Food Programming

33:03 The Seven Questions

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On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with author, writer, producer and director,Larry Charles , who has a new memoir out called “Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter”. He’s known for a constellation of projects, such as Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage, Mad About You, Borat, The Dictator and The Comedians. We dive into Larry's journey from Brooklyn to Hollywood, discussing his work on iconic shows, as well as collaborations with the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bob Dylan and Bill Maher. We cover Larry's inspirations, his experiences in the industry, and his new memoir. This is a great bit of insight into the crafts of comedy and storytelling from one of the best in the business.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

02:43 Larry Charles' Personal Story

02:58 Impact of Losing a Home

07:34 Comedy in Tragedy

08:37 The Influence of George Carlin

13:32 Creating Content in the Digital Age

18:50 Larry Charles' Early Life and Family

29:08 Jewish Influence in Comedy

34:15 Comedy Inspirations and Influences

40:17 Exploring Comedy Preferences

42:24 The Pressure of Producing Sitcoms

43:42 The Evolution of Comedy

44:37 Behind the Scenes of Entourage

49:32 Directing Borat

52:05 The Joys and Challenges of Directing

55:58 The Seven Questions

58:50 Dream Dinner Guests

01:01:07 Religulous and Satirizing Religion

01:05:08 Celebrity Crushes and Desert Island Picks

01:12:10 Advice to My Younger Self

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