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303 | Patty Lin! Screenwriter & Author (Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Breaking Bad)
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303 | Patty Lin! Screenwriter & Author (Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Breaking Bad)

Kate and Meredith are definitely fan-girling over here. We love Patty Lin, not to mention we are HUGE fans of Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks. Reading her newly released book, End Credits, we fell in love with her and her writing style. She is a former TV writer and producer whose credits include Freaks and Geeks, Friends, Desperate Housewives, and Breaking Bad. She has also written pilots for Fox, CBS, and Nickelodeon. In this episode, we discuss not only Patty's book, but her experiences writing for TV shows, and what should change in the industry. We break down exactly what it's like to be a screenwriter on a network TV show. Guest: Patty Lin, Screenwriter & Author (@virtualpattylin) Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) This episode was assistant edited by Sarah Waldron (@s.waldron18) 00:00 Intro 00:12 Introductions 00:54 How did you get started in the industry? 01:50 College for Advertising 02:15 The Letterman Show 02:45 The Realization, Internship 05:14 Career Trajectory 05:31 Full Time Job at the Letterman Show 06:25 Writing Spec Scripts and Getting an Agent 09:19 Meeting an Agent 10:00 Moving to LA 12:05 First Writing Job in LA 12:36 Problematic Start: No Orientation 13:40 Lack of Communication 14:00 Meditation, Retreats 15:30 Freaks and Geeks 17:30 Writers on Set 18:20 Foley Session with Judd Apatow 19:00 Showrunners 19:40 Have Writers being involved in Production 20:05 The Scriptwriting Process The Pace Notes Process "Gangbang" Writing 25:00 Pitching 26:30 Getting Notes 29:46 Older Cable Shows vs Streaming Writing Process 31:30 Issues with becoming a Showrunner 33:40 Work Life Balance 34:57 Will this industry change when it comes to Work Life Balance? 38:50 Process of writing End Credits 41:35 Takeways from End Credits 43:13 Having Perspective 43:50 Be Kind 44:25 Outro Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Hit the like button and Subscribe/Follow us here! :) Youtube 🎥 ► @oneohonepodcast ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: oneohonepodcast
Podcast Ep 301 | Actor Jason Griffith. Voice of SONIC
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Podcast Ep 301 | Actor Jason Griffith. Voice of SONIC

Season 3 kicks off with Actor, Voice Actor, and long time friend of One Oh! One, Jason Griffith. In this episode, we learn the nuances of being a voice actor, what to expect when going for auditions, and what loop groups are all about. Jason shares his experiences in life, career, and of course his love of Richard Kind. Join us; you'll be glad you did. Guest: Jason Griffith (@real_jasongriffith) Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) This episode was assistant edited by Sarah Waldron (@s.waldron18) 00:00 Show Intro 00:17 Season 3! 00:31 Welcome our guest, Jason Griffith 02:13 Our film, Threebound 03:57 How do you define your role? What was your journey? 05:25 Met a talent agent 05:45 First gig booking 07:15 Voice Acting Gigs 07:46 Voice of Sonic 10:30 Living in NYC 11:15 Momentum 11:25 Self Doubt 12:27 Where and what did you study? 13:20 Lessons on VO Auditions 14:18 What are the nuances of the work you do? Working remotely and dubbing 17:00 All about Loop Groups 17:50 Sound Editors 21:22 Subtext Sesh 21:40 The SAG Strike 23:20 How to get in 24:00 How to get through your own head space 26:00 Have fun! 27:27 What do you love about your job? 27:50 What about the business would you change? Over-saturation of talent 29:56 Jason's advice for getting into voice acting 31:16 The biggest mistake you can make in an audition 34:03 What directors or artists have inspired you? 35:19 Outro Full podcast episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Hit the like button and Subscribe/Follow us here! :) Youtube 🎥 ► @oneohonepodcast ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast
Episode 206 | Conversations with Mommy Multi Hyphenates
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Episode 206 | Conversations with Mommy Multi Hyphenates

It's February! Love is in the air and what's not to LOVE about our favorite Multi Hyphenates: Actor, Producer, Voice Over Artist,Talent Booker and Hosts Extraordinaire Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro. In this episode, we break down what it means to be a multi-hyphenate in our industry, and what it takes to pivot and transition to fulfill that creative need. Ashley and Keri give a no-holds-barred glimpse into the career of a multi-hyphenate. We are all so lucky to be able to do what we love, and we're aware that there is an unspoken privilege to be able to take certain career risks. We also touch on the Me Too movement, and discuss how not much has really changed; are the "adjustments" we see authentic or just for show? Bonus! Stay to the end for an awesome Meryl Streep story. Guests: Ashley Hearon-Smith (@ashhearonsmith) Keri Setaro (@kerisetaro) @momtouragepodcast Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) 00:00 Show Intro 00:11 Episode Intro 01:25 Getting to Know Ashley and Keri 05:18 Knowing your Worth 11:34 Being Flexible as an Artist 12:32 "Create your own opportunities" 12:40 The ultimate Multi-Hyphenate: Being a Mom 13:55 When you knew this was the industry for you 18:20 Fulfilling that artistic need 18:47 Takeaways of being a Multi-Hyphenate 22:17 Mental Fortitude 22:28 Say Yes, and Learn When to Say No 23:10 Working For Free Debate 24:15 Redefine "Free" 27:05 Actors Need Followers?! 27:35 What Needs to Change? 28:00 Female Director Rate of Hire 28:30 Me Too Movement 31:20 Magic of Film and TV, "The Fantasy, The Escapism" 32:01 Meryl Streep Story 35:00 Outro Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast
Episode 205 | Conversations with Storyteller and Changemaker: Naomi McDougall Jones
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Episode 205 | Conversations with Storyteller and Changemaker: Naomi McDougall Jones

This week's guest is someone who has such an invigorating energy that no wonder she has positively defied the frustratingly unshakable industry norms. Naomi is first and foremost a storyteller with a passion to make people feel, but she is also a devoted changemaker for women in the industry. Naomi is someone who has truly taken the time to analyze her place in not just this industry, but in the universe, as she puts it, with a realization to create her own balance of happiness and success. Her TED talk, "What it's like to be a woman in Hollywood," has led the path forward for Naomi to be a trailblazer for the parity for which all of us fighting. Guest: Naomi McDougall Jones, Storyteller, Changemaker (@naomimj) (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2328697/) Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) 00:00 Show Intro 00:13 Episode Intro 00:45 What do you do? 02:21 Storyteller first? What role do you feel you are the most? 04:25 Don't get caught being just an activist 05:13 An Artist's Vulnerability 06:43 The Math: 289 years to get to parity at the rate we're currently going 11:02 First gig! 14:38 Best part of your job 17:00 Most Difficult part of your job 19:36 Money Talk! Happiness and Work Balance 25:34 What Advice can you give our listeners? 26:40 Career Reflection 27:50 "Co-Create your Career with the Universe" 29:52 Guidance for getting that first job 31:50 Build your network horizontally/sideways 33:33 Film Inspiration 35:15 Outro Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast
Episode 203 | Conversations with a Best Boy Grip: Melanie Ragone
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Episode 203 | Conversations with a Best Boy Grip: Melanie Ragone

Get a GRIP on reality. We absolutely love Melanie and her unflinching energy. She has quite an impressive job history as a best boy grip, working on huge budget films and TV shows such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and The Walking Dead. This conversation does not shy away from the true hardships of working in production. With her years of experience, Melanie has decided to collect her stories and create a how-to book called Below the Line. It will be for sale via Book Baby very soon! Don't worry - we'll share when it's released! Guest: Melanie Ragone, Best Boy Grip (@melaniearagone @below_the_line_book) (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5203552/) Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) 00:00 Show Intro 00:25 Episode Intro 00:40 Responsibilities of a Grip 01:55 Projects You've Been On -- The Walking Dead 02:40 How would you define your role? 02:50 Hierarchy of the Grip Department 05:05 Best Boy Grip 05:20 Responsibilities of a 3rd 06:45 Core Crew vs Day Players 07:40 Responsibilities for Grips 08:20 How did you know this was the industry for you? 09:26 Educational Background 10:45 Film School? 13:03 You never hear about what the crew does 13:45 Safety 14:10 Hardest Part of your job 15:30 "You're basically on a construction site" 20:00 How do we fix these issues? Time factor/safety 22:02 'Below the Line' book! 25:11 "Don't be late!" - biggest advice 26:40 Connecting to Grips all around the world 27:43 Advice to get your first gig 29:40 #1 thing is Networking 30:00 "It's all about who you know and timing" 31:48 Money Talk 34:35 Favorite Directors/Movies 37:00 Outro Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ ❤️ Let's Connect On Social Media❤️ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/oneohonepodcast 👍 Facebook: https://facebook.com/oneohonepodcast 🤩 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast
Episode 202 | Conversations with a Documentary Filmmaker: Lisa D'Apolito
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Episode 202 | Conversations with a Documentary Filmmaker: Lisa D'Apolito

We are particularly excited about this episode. Meredith and Kate speak with Documentary filmmaker and Emmy Nominee Lisa D'Apolito about her journey making her film Love, Gilda. Lisa is the epitome of unwavering determination. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:25 Episode Intro 01:40 Past and Current Work 02:01 Love, Gilda 03:07 Shari Lewis, Lamb Chop Doc 03:59 How did you land these docs? 05:10 The stories Lisa likes to tell 05:20 How would you define your role? Day to Day Responsibilities 09:47 What was the moment for you? 11:08 Raising Money for a film 11:20 What is the most difficult part of your job? 11:50 The most successful way to raise money 12:25 Pitches & grants for Love, Gilda 12:50 What did you study in school? 13:28 What is the best part of your job? 14:03 Having a traditional job while working in the film industry 15:16 What needs to change in this industry? 16:38 Is it better to shoot a sizzle or trailer before the real thing? 17:32 Permissions 18:55 What is the best advice you've gotten or that you can give? 20:13 The D-Word resource, Film Fatales resource 20:50 What are your Favorite Films or Directors? 22:20 What are Meredith and Kate working on right now? 23:35 Ageism 23:51 Outro Guest: Lisa D'Apolito, Documentary Filmmaker (@lovegildathefilm) (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0200854/) Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @oneohonepodcast https://www.instagram.com/oneohonepodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: @oneohonepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast Follow us on Twitter: @1oh1podcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneohonepodcast
Episode 201 | Conversations with a Director: Kristin Fairweather
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Episode 201 | Conversations with a Director: Kristin Fairweather

Without a doubt, our Season 2 kickoff guest Kristin Fairweather packs an energetic punch. Originally starting out in politics and having a coveted appointee position, Kristin made a complete career shift, utilizing all of her amazing skills to become a director/producer extraordinaire. We talk with her about being a director as she fights to including everyone involved from the get-go, and most importantly how she creates a safe and warm set. Kristin is also a mother of two girls, so we discuss the difficulties of juggling being a mom and working in this industry. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Philosophy of being a Director 01:42 Background in Politics 04:16 Current Projects 08:14 The way you do something is the way you do everything. 10:14 What was the moment you knew this was the industry for you? 12:14 First movie gig - CRAIGSLIST! 17:50 Emotional Intelligence 19:05 Day to Day Responsibilities 21:00 What's a Pitch Deck? Look Books? 24:19 Favorite Part of your Job 26:45 Most Challenging Part of your Job 28:15 Pay Expectations 30:47 Being a Mom in this industry 34:25 What Needs to Change? 38:52 Outro Guest: Kristin Fairweather, Filmmaker, Director (@kfair8) (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3488211/) Producers/Hosts: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @oneohonepodcast https://www.instagram.com/oneohonepodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: @oneohonepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast Follow us on Twitter: @1oh1podcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneohonepodcast
Episode 107 | Conversations with a Sound Editor: Lidia Tamplenizza
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Episode 107 | Conversations with a Sound Editor: Lidia Tamplenizza

So we've talked about SFX audio editing with Dave Redding in Episode 102, but THIS episode we talk with Lidia Tamplenizza who is a Supervising Sound Editor at Warner Bros. She and her team focus on the dialogue lines of audio and make sure everything sounds just right before it goes to the final mix! Have a listen to this episode as we dive into how she works and how it's always a balancing act between being a mom and being a leading member of this industry. Producers: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Guest: Lidia Tamplenizza, Sound Editor Editor: Meredith Veach Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ 00:00 Show Intro 00:31 Episode Intro 00:38 Our guest, Lidia Tamplenizza 00:54 Where are you from? 01:04 Kate's time in Australia 01:12 When did you move to the US? 02:50 The magic of NY for Lidia 03:22 First gig for the US, Nicole Kidman VO recording 03:50 How do you define your role? 04:45 "ADR " - Automated Dialogue Replacement 05:33 How did you know this was the business for you? 06:50 Workshop on Sound for the film, Oscar and Lucinda (1997) 07:28 "It was my a-ha moment." 07:42 Film School isn't necessary for everyone 08:30 On the job experience is the most important 08:41 Started Career AGAIN after moving to the US 08:58 "The collaborative nature of what we do" 09:40 Try to intern or assist 10:16 What did you learn from starting over? 10:41 "It's about making relationships with people." 11:18 Technical Learning Curve coming to the US 12:10 Why Kate fell in love with filmmaking 13:01 Support System! 13:16 As a female in a male dominated industry, support is what you need. 13:43 What was your first gig? What was that like? 17:00 Day to Day Responsibilities 19:12 What other skills do you think are important for functioning in this industry? 20:08 Communication is #1 21:05 Lidia's mentor in Australia studied study psychology 21:53 Perspective 22:39 Balance between work and home life, being a mother, hours of the job 24:04 What is the best part of your job? 24:45 What is the most difficult part of your job? 25:43 Having Children and being in this industry 27:35 What has to change in this industry? 31:51 Lidia's AMAZING Idea for internship/apprenticeship 32:29 The privileged nature of the film industry 33:24 How to jump in? 35:52 Favorite film of all time? 37:01 Director Deep-Dive 37:46 What was the best advice you were given? 39:40 Outro Follow us on Instagram: @oneohonepodcast https://www.instagram.com/oneohonepodcast/ Follow us on TikTok: @oneohonepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@oneohonepodcast Follow us on Twitter: @1oh1podcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneohonepodcast
Episode 105 | Conversations with a Music Composer: John Lissauer
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Episode 105 | Conversations with a Music Composer: John Lissauer

An inspiring and real conversation about the composer world for Film and TV. John Lissauer has had an extensive career and continues to create soundtracks for movies and shorts. A trained clarinetist and saxophonist, John graduated from Yale University and wowed his professors there. We are so lucky to be able to have a meaningful conversation with him. We hope you enjoy it. 00:00 Intro 00:10 What do you do? 00:26 What sort of projects have you done? 01:48 Started out doing commercials and playing on record albums 02:27 What was your first job in this realm of scoring and composing? 02:49 Composition Major in college (Yale University) 03:53 Working with Leonard Cohen 04:50 COVID shut everything down 05:24 When did you know this was it? 05:37 Family Background 06:00 Advised NOT to go into the music industry 06:32 Music Composition Course at Yale 06:49 That MAGIC MOMENT! 07:58 Teachers should collaborate with their students 08:22 Day to Day Responsibilities on a new job 09:42 Spotting (Breaking the movie down into queues) 09:50 Queue Sheet 11:00 Run Through on Rough Cut and Scoring 11:20 Final Music Mix 11:50 Film Mixer 12:40 Anecdote about a relationship with a picture editor 13:13 Trust 13:23 What is the best part about your job? 15:43 What is the most difficult about your job? 16:20 PAY! $$$ Courage to talk about your pay and what you deserve 17:00 What is the average pay range for someone starting out? 19:00 Other avenues to make money 19:35 Gone Into the Clearing (student film) 19:50 Threebound (feature romantic comedy film) 20:14 What needs to change in the industry? - BUDGET 21:40 What it takes to make a film 22:46 Stats on Female Composers and Musicians 25:13 Favorite Film! - Vertigo (Hitchcock), Apocalypse Now (Coppola) 27:23 Outro Producers: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Guest: John Lissauer, Composer and Musician Editor: Meredith Veach Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneohonepodcast/?hl=en Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneohonepodcast
Episode 104 | Conversations with an Actor: Tessa Munro
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Episode 104 | Conversations with an Actor: Tessa Munro

The first actor on our podcast! Meet Tessa Munro, a MULTI-TALENTED actor, voiceover artist, dancer, choreographer, and she does... martial arts, too! This episode, we take the time to understand the process of getting a job as an actor. Tessa walks us through how you get an agent and how you prepare for the audition. 00:00 Show Intro 00:30 Episode Intro 00:38 Our Guest, Tessa Munro! 00:43 What do you do? 01:09 How would you define your role? 01:35 What are your day-to-day responsibilities? 02:20 What's a call time? 03:30 How do you get the job? What's the booking process? 04:26 "Pinned" vs. "Avail" 05:50 Prepping for at-home auditions 06:13 How does the audition work? 06:20 "Sides" 07:00 Pros and Cons of Self-Tape vs. Going to Auditions 09:23 How did you know you wanted to be an actor? 10:30 Question to Mom about Acting 10:55 College 11:12 That Moment Tessa Knew 11:44 Trajectory after College 12:13 Host of PBS series, Standard Deviants 12:35 Orange Voice LOL 12:46 When did you realize that you needed an agent? 12:58 First Commercial gig 14:03 How do you decide what projects to take? 14:59 Pay Range Discussion 16:11 De-stigmatize Talking about Money 17:13 How do you get an agent? Where does casting fit in? 18:54 Know you have something to give 19:25 Know you have value 19:54 Life Lessons 20:18 What is the best part about your job? 20:48 What is the most difficult? 22:52 What does it mean when they go with a "name"? 24:55 What needs to change in this industry? 26:07 Favorite Film! 27:32 Outro Producers: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Guest: Tessa Munro, Actor Editor: Meredith Veach Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneohonepodcast/?hl=en Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneohonepodcast
Episode 103 | Conversations with a Costume Designer: Emily Chalmers
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Episode 103 | Conversations with a Costume Designer: Emily Chalmers

Kate and Meredith sit down with Costume Designer, Emily Chalmers to discuss all things in the world of costume design. Emily gives us a comprehensive breakdown of the hierarchy of the Wardrobe Department, she shares how she got started in the biz and opens up about how to navigate working on small passion projects and big studio films. With a foundation in Theatre, a talent for all things creative and an amazing sense of humor, this conversation is not to be missed. 00:00 Intro 00:08 Our guest, Emily Chalmers 00:27 How would you define your role? 01:46 What does your team look like? 04:27 How do you know where to source the clothing? 05:07 How did you know this was what you wanted to do? 07:43 School Background; MFA at Carnegie Mellon University 08:37 A shift in career is okay, no matter how old you are 10:06 A Typical Day for a Costume Designer 11:15 First Gig Stories! 14:41 What is the best part of your job? 15:30 What is the hardest part of your job? 16:19 Pros and Cons of Indie vs Larger Budget 17:59 The Money Question 19:31 How do you navigate pay? 23:33 What needs to change in this industry? 27:54 What is your favorite movie of all time? 29:00 Parting Advice Producers: Kate Forsatz (@kateforsatz) Meredith Veach (@rarerarefind) Guest: Emily Chalmers Editor: Meredith Veach Full episodes along with helpful resources are available on our website! https://www.oneohonepodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneohonepodcast Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneohonepodcast
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