The Film Student Podcast

LIVE! from C2E2

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0600

A couple weeks back, I was asked to help man the Harold Ramis Film School booth at C2E2 and I decided to do a live recording of the podcast there. My boothmates Bethany Berg (who you may remember from Episode 22), Bria Schultz, and Kurt Jolly all make guest appearances on this episode and we talk about all sorts of things: costumes, crushes, and even customer service!

Thank you to Bethany, Bria, Kurt, and Rachael for joining me, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “All In” by The Great Heights Band. You can find more of their music now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at @FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Kelly Ann Johnson

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Kelly Ann Johnson, who is actually returning for the second time to the show. She and Dustin Chilton were on together back in episode 7. This time, though, we got to focus on Kelly. We talk about the first stage show she co-wrote, her late realization that she was already a producer, and she talks about her experience working on the set of the upcoming indie film “Killing Eleanor”.

Thank you to Kelly, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Better Things” by The Great Heights Band. You can find more of their music now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Will Lupica

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Will Lupica from the Violet Cohort! We talk about when he did social media for an organic farm, nerd out on gear, and we do an unpaid ad for Upwork.

Thank you to Will, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Give Me a Sign” by Cathy D. off her new EP, “Nostalgiaddict”. Find it now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Morgan Nadauld

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Morgan Nadauld from the new Violet Cohort! We talk about her background in theater, her and her sister’s SNL goals, and we talk about nice roasting the Violet cohort!

Thank you to Morgan, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “In My Dreams” by Cathy D. off her new EP, “Nostalgiaddict”. Find it now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Alex Moss

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Alex Moss from the Yellow Cohort! We talk about his transition from sports to film, what it’s like to look back on your past work, and we have the realization that we are both working on projects on the same subject!

Thank you to Alex, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “As It Was” by Cathy D. off her new EP, “Nostalgiaddict”. Find it now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Tim Ferrari

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Tim Ferrari from the Green Cohort! We talk about his time working in the LA film scene, the difficulty of writing the kind of material you love, and we talk about his biggest project to date: The Statesmen Podcast!

Thank you to Tim, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Magic Pills” by Cathy D. off her new EP, “Nostalgiaddict”. Find it now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Alex Felder

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Alex Felder from the Yellow Cohort! We talk about how he made the choice to leave New York City for Chicago, the cohesiveness of the Yellow Cohort, and he pitches his Ninja Turtles-inspired film about leeches!

Thank you to Alex, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “B.S.” by Cathy D. off her new EP, “Nostalgiaddict”. Find it now on iTunes and Spotify! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Cara Powers

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Cara Powers from the Yellow Cohort! We talk about her love of dark comedy, starting out as a theater kid, and her idea for a documentary project!

Thank you to Cara, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was actually the one I used for my final film during the “Harold and Maude” hat tip - “I’m Sorry That You Had to Go to Hell” by Derek Evry. Find more of his music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Morgan Allen

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Morgan Allen from the Yellow Cohort! We talk about pitching to Scott Dikkers, how to dub squirrels in iMovie, and writing from abundance!

Thank you to Morgan, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Bigfoot in LaCoste” by Piff Tannen. Find more of his music on Soundcloud! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Murphy Dillow (w/ Graham "Swoosh" Anderson)

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Murphy Dillow from the Magenta Cohort, but she didn’t come alone! Past guest (and Magenta classmate) Graham "Swoosh" Anderson joined her! We talk about going through HRFS after film school, what it’s like to work on a Hallmark movie set, and her hot take on the reboot of Murphy Brown.

Thank you to Murphy and “Swoosh”, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. One quick correction: the comic I named on the show as “Jimmy Dore” is actually Jeremy Hotz - click the link on his name if you want to see some of his standup. The song on this week’s episode was “Easier Said Than Done” by The Silent Critics. Find their music on iTunes now! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Cindy Lowe

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Cindy Lowe, my classmate in the Cyan Cohort. We talk about her multitude of creative pursuits, the unspoken rules on cruise ships, and the famous UCB Cagematch performance by the improv team Bucky.

Thank you to Cindy, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “My Heart” by Brave Like Us. Get their newest album, “Odyssey” on iTunes now! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Tyle Bivens

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Tyle Bivens from the Yellow Cohort. We talk about curbing gay tropes in film, how to write to a theme, and his love for the Yellow Cohort.

Thank you to Tyle, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Check-In” by Piff Tannen. Find more of Piff’s music on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/piff-tannen! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Ian Mullen

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Ian Mullen, my classmate in the Cyan Cohort. We talk about irreverent comedy, food options near the Training Center, and the inspiration for “Sit Down!” Ian’s short documentary about the chairs of Second City.

Thank you to Ian, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Zoltan” by Piff Tannen. Find more of Piff’s music on SoundCloud at soundcloud.com/piff-tannen! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Max Nedved Jr

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Max Nedved Jr, my classmate in the Cyan Cohort. We talk about Max’s background in farming and trading, we talk about how he found his point of view in his writing, and we talk a little bit about his adorable daughter, Georgia!

Thank you to Max, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Misery ” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Rachael Mason

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Second City’s Head of Advanced Improvisation, Rachael Mason, who taught our Comedic Literature and Improv classes at HRFS. She is also one half of the improv duo The Boys. We talk about Rachael’s crazy trip through nearly every job at Second City, the only time she’s ever been star-struck, we talk her amazingly artistic family, and her time working with the USO!

Thank you to Rachael, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Interlude” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Dale Chapman

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Dale “D-Money” Chapman. Dale spends a good chunk of this episode talking about being controversial, but we also talk about his love of academia, how he was a stand-up comedian who opened for Bob Odenkirk, and I goad him into talking about some of his favorite HRFS projects (he keeps a library of all of them).

Thank you to Dale, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Better” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Terrance T Brown

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0600

When it rains it pours - for the second week in a row, I have another member of our illustrious faculty joining me! My guest this week is creative writing teacher Terrance T. Brown. We talk about making the move from sports journalism to screen writing, I try to get him interested in the lost pilot for “Heat Vision and Jack”, and Terrance pitches his latest project - a web series called “Wheelhouse”!

Thank you to Terrance, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “So Hard ” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Kat O'Brien

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Kat O’Brien, who is one of our amazing creative writing teachers at HRFS. We talk about her first produced work - “Conversion of the Badass Nun”, how to make a truly timeless film, and what makes this school unique.

Thank you to Kat, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Out of the Sun” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Maggie Smith and Kyle Mantegna

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guests this week are Maggie Smith and Kyle Mantegna from The News* with Maggie Smith! We talk about the Hogwarts Sketch Troupe, Maggie’s babysitting skills, and Zelda. You know - everything except the show.

Thank you to Maggie and Kyle, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “All I’m Saying” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Matt Haas

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Matt Haas from the Yellow Cohort. We discuss directing vs showrunning for TV, Matt’s upcoming show run at The Second City, and the AMAZING schedule of guest speakers we have this week at HRFS!

Thank you to Matt, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Wake Me Up” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Madolyn Rusen

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Madolyn Rusen from the Green Cohort! We talk about how she took HRFS and college classes at the same time, how great it is to have supportive parents, and we talk about her YouTube Channel - Are We Rolling?

Thank you to Maddy, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Armageddon” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Chloë Caudillo

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Chloë Caudillo from the Blue Cohort! We talk about how she used to write horror stories when she was a kid, the difficulty in finding the right actor for a project, and the benefit of being a creator in the digital platform age!

Thank you to Chloë, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Wait for You” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Matthew Herman

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Matthew Herman from the brand spankin’ new Yellow Cohort. We talk about what directing class is like with John Mossman, Matthew’s love of Late Night TV, and the pain of trying to shoot a noir film with no crew.

Thank you to Matthew, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Falling” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Meredith Weir

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Meredith Weir from the Purple Cohort. We talk about her dislike of watching movies in class, her background as a scientist, and the impact that it has on her writing.

Thank you to Meredith, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Tell Everyone” by Derek Evry. Find more of Derek’s killer music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Jesse Rothenberg

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Jesse Rothenberg from the Red Cohort. We talk about the comedy scene in Salt Lake City, Jesse’s love of Joe Pera, and his delightfully weird final film: Dijon Doug. On with the show!

Thank you to Jesse, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Free” by The Great Heights Band. Pick up their newest album Rad-Pop on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com, where you can also find links to all of our past episodes!

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Graham Anderson

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Graham Anderson from the Magenta Cohort. We talk about making people uncomfortable for a laugh, and we discuss a number of Graham’s current and former creations, including “What’s Wrong with Me” and the story of “Noosey Goosey”.

Thank you to Graham, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Forest & Compass” by PioneerX - check out more PioneerX at pioneerx.bandcamp.com ! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Vivi Varon (w/ Jehanne Junguenet)

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Vivi Varon from the Magenta Cohort - and she didn’t come alone! She brought along her cohort-mate Jehanne Junguenet, who you may remember from all the way back at Episode 3. We talk about how she acquired her editing chops, her approach to developing socially-relevant stories, and Jehanne shares the etymology of witches.

Thank you to both Vivi and Jehanne, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Baby Blue” by Derek Evry - check out more of his great music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Carly Glenn

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0600

This week, my guest is Carly Glenn from the Cyan Cohort… and originally the Red Cohort. Carly’s journey took a bit of a detour, and we talk about that on the show. We also discuss her final project film, her theater background, and of course, her cat, Tom.

Thank you to Carly, and to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Up to You” by Derek Evry off his album Pop Perspective - check out more of his music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Frank Spiro and Mike Schiff

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0600

This week, my guests are Frank Spiro and Mike Schiff from the Green Cohort. The two of them are working on a new web series called Diagnosis: Boring, which is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo. We talk about the show, and its origins, as well as about Frank and Mike’s experience at The Harold Ramis Film School, and what they have been up to since graduation.

Thank you to Frank and Mike, and additional thanks, as always, to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Communication’s Out” by Derek Evry off his album Pop Perspective - check out more of his music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Grace Kuhlenschmidt (w/ Bridey Hicks)

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0600

This week I got the chance to interview Grace Kuhlenschmidt from the newly-graduated Orange Cohort, but she wasn’t alone. My former guest, Bridey Hicks wanted to join in for the interview, because as she put it “I wanted to talk with one of the coolest people I’ve met here.” We talk about Grace’s idea that she is not a writer, and we discuss the process behind her final project, “Men’s Health Center”.

Thank you to Grace and to Bridey Hicks for joining us, and additional thanks, as always, to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “A Little Time” by The Great Heights Band off their new album “Rad-Pop” - pick up the album today on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Dom Udell

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0600

On this week’s episode, my guest is not a student of the Harold Ramis Film School, but he is definitely deeply involved with the program. Dom Udell is a Chicago-based cinematographer who has been involved with multiple student films over the past year. I wanted to learn more about how he got involved with HRFS, and what he hopes to gain from partnering with so many students to help them with their projects. On with the show!

Thank you to Dom, to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “The Mountain” by The Great Heights Band off their new album “Rad-Pop” - pick up the album today on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Liz Fitzgerald

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Liz Fitzgerald from the soon-to-be-graduating Orange Cohort. We talk about taking improv classes in Chicago, her cohort's plans for after graduation, and we even get interrupted by a security guard trying to kick is out of the building!

Thank you to Liz, to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help - and for not kicking us out of the building! The music on this week’s episode was “I've Been Long Gone” by Derek Evry. You can find more of his music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Jeff Winograd

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0600

On this week’s show, I’m joined by Jeff Winograd from the Red Cohort. We talk about Jeff’s time in Hanoi, his final film project, and the pain and anxiety a director experiences between an assembly cut and a final cut.

Thank you to Jeff, to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The music on this week’s episode was “Promises” by Derek Evry. You can find more of his music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Actors Panel w/ Adriana Trajkovski, Brittani Yawn, and Zak Kinnaird

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0600

This week’s episode is a special one! I have three actors who have each been in a bunch of HRFS projects over the last two years: Adriana Trajkovski, Brittani Yawn, and Zak Kinnaird. I talk with them about how they got involved with HRFS projects, the traits of an effective director, and how to get the most out of working with film school students.

If you want to learn more about Zak’s monthly Cold Reads, Hot Scripts event, check out www.coldreadshotscripts.com. Thank you to all three of them, to the Harold Ramis Film School, and The Second City Staff for their help. The music on this week’s episode was “Thank You Enough” by Derek Evry. You can find more of his music at www.DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Bridey Hicks

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0600

On this week’s episode, my guest is Bridey Hicks from the Orange Cohort. We talk about films getting killed by technology, finding the first gig after school, and we talk about her final project film called “Everything is Fine”. If you want to check out the trailer for “Everything is Fine”, head over to FilmStudentPod.com.

Thank you to Bridey, to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. The music on this week’s episode was “The Perfect Dance” by The Silent Critics. You can find more of their music SilentCriticsMusic.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com - including the trailer for Bridey’s final film, “Everything is Fine”.

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Michaela Stewart

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest on this week’s show is a graduate of the program - Michaela Stewart from the Blue Cohort. We talk about her experience through all sorts of film schools, her favorite standup comics, and we discuss a particularly bad film set she worked on, and what she has taken from that experience.

Thank you to Michaela, to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. The music on this week’s episode was “Believe Me” by Piff Tannen. You can find more of Piff’s music (and his excellent film work) at MangoCityMedia.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Dan Murray

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Dan Murray - one of my classmates in the Cyan Cohort. We talk about contradictory writing classes, the work of Billy Zabka, and we talk about the pilot I just finished called “Time Bar” which was inspired by an improv scene we did together.

Thank you to Dan, to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. One note: if you want to look into the Starz show we talk about at the top of the episode, it’s called “The Chair”, and you can find it on Starz website. The song on this week’s episode was “Tonight, Our History Will End” by Derek Evry. You can find more of Derek’s music at DerekEvry.com! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Bethany Berg

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Bethany Berg from the Original Orange™ Cohort. We go way off topic - over scheduling yourself, Epcot Center, memory loss, not drinking in beer commercials, getting fired from crappy jobs - we cover it all, and more!

Thank you to Bethany, to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Wished I was Dead” by The Great Heights Band off their new album Rad-Pop - Available now on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

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Danny Marshall

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Danny Marshall from the new Orange Cohort. We talk about the educational path from engineering to comedy, his early exposure to Blazing Saddles, and the comedic impact of The Golden Girls!

Thank you to Danny, to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Quicksand” by The Great Heights Band off their new album Rad-Pop - Available now on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Joshua Edalgo

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Joshua Edalgo - a member of the Green Cohort and a recent graduate of the Harold Ramis Film School. We talk about his newfound appreciation for Assistant Directing, writing satire, and the ultimate question in life: figuring out what to do next!

Thank you to Joshua, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “What’s Real!” by The Great Heights Band off their new album Rad-Pop - Available now on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Chris Dritsas

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Chris Dritsas from the Red Cohort. We talk about the 48 Hour Film Project, the evolution of the Tim and Eric style of show, and just when you think the episode is about to wrap up, Chris shares his term 3 project synopsis. It’s worth waiting for.

Thank you to Chris, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and The Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Flutter” by The Great Heights Band off their new album Rad-Pop - Available now on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram @FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com - I added Chris’s film “Headfuns” for you all to enjoy. Check it out!

See you all next week!

Scott Fenton

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0600

On this week’s show I sit down with Scott Fenton, my classmate in the Cyan Cohort, and we talk about Scott’s early acting success, the wonderful world of commercial advertising, and one of my favorite projects this year: Scott and Ian’s Catch Video. On with the show!

Be sure to check our Scott’s podcast - The In Sync Podcast - available now on Soundcloud! Thank you to Scott, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “All In” by The Great Heights Band off their new album Rad-Pop - Available now on iTunes and Google Play! This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com - our newest post is Scott and Ian’s catch video!

See you all next week!

Logan Bowes

Mon, 28 May 2018 06:00:00 -0600

I’m rounding out the month of May with Logan Bowes from the Purple Cohort. We talk about making films in Mobile, Alabama, battling with IMDB, and the tale “The Wal-Mart Ninja Incident”. Now fair warning about this one: Logan and I are gear nerds, and we spend a good chunk of this episode nerding out on film equipment. You have been warned.

Thank you to Logan, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “When We Get Home” by Derek Evry. Check out more of Derek Evry’s Music at DerekEvry.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com - including our newest addition: “Arthouse Rock”, written and directed by my classmate Ian Mullen, and starring former guests Robby Justiss and Wil N. Wilcox!

See you all next week!

Amanda Hinkley

Mon, 21 May 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Amanda Hinkley from the Blue Cohort. We dig into her time on her college news program, how easily you can become a coroner in a small town, and (most importantly) the best food options around Second City.

Be sure to check out her show “This One Time” on Instagram @ThisOneTimeTheShow Thank you to Amanda, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Luck and Desire” by Derek Evry. Check out more of Derek's music at DerekEvry.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com - including our newest addition: “Arthouse Rock”, written and directed by my classmate Ian Mullen, and starring former guests Robby Justiss and Wil N. Wilcox!

See you all next week!

Jackie Gately

Mon, 14 May 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Jackie Gately from the newest batch of graduates in the Green Cohort. Jackie and I talk about jumping the shark, working with child actors, and Jackie’s new found love of location scouting!

Thank you to Jackie, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Suddenly… Koala Bear Dance Party!” by Bearshark. Check out more of Bearshark’s music on iTunes. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. And be sure to check out some of my and my classmates’ work at FilmStudentPod.com - including our newest addition: “Arthouse Rock”, written and directed by my classmate Ian Mullen, and starring former guests Robby Justiss and Wil N. Wilcox!

See you all next week!

Erikson Dockery

Mon, 07 May 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My first guest for the month is Erikson Dockery from the Blue Cohort. We talk about his unmatched love for the show The Office, purposefully making people uncomfortable, and Erikson’s upcoming web series “Micro”!

Thank you to Erikson, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Without You” by Derek Evry. Check out more of Derek’s music at derekevry.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Julie Alevizos and Lyn Pusztai

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guests this week are two of the head staff for the Harold Ramis Film School: Academic Manager Julie Alevizos, and Outreach and Communications Coordinator Lyn Pusztai. We talk not only about their backgrounds, and how they came to Second City, but also about the submission process for the film school!

Thank you to Julie and Lyn, and to the rest of the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Take Care” by Party Like It’s. Check out more of their music at partylikeits.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

See you all next week!

Liva Pierce

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is Liva Pierce from the Orange (redux) cohort. We talk about trying to do improv in high school, the comedy scene in Maine, and the pitfalls of social media stardom.

Thank you to Liva, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Promises” by Derek Evry. Check out more of Derek’s killer music at derekevry.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched! You can see some of my work including Craigslist Ink and Animoji! Take a look, and let me know what you think!

See you all next week!

Andy Ogle

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is my classmate Andy Ogle from the Cyan Cohort. We talk about zombie movies, Mike Birbiglia, and how all the good stuff gets cancelled.

Thank you to Andy, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Straight to Hell” by The Great Heights Band off their new album “Rad-Pop” - Preorder the album today on iTunes and Google Play before it comes out April 20th. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched! You can see some of my work including Craigslist Ink and Animoji! Take a look, and let me know what you think!

See you all next week!

Melissa McGlensey

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is the wonderful Melissa McGlensey from the Orange Cohort - the second one, not the first one... We also talk about comedy in Australia, under-appreciated tv comedy shows, and the roles women play in comedy!

Thank you to Melissa, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Start” by The Great Heights Band off their new album “Rad-Pop” - Preorder the album today on iTunes and Google Play before it comes out April 20th. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched! On it, you can see some of my work including Craigslist Ink and Animoji! Take a look, and let me know what you think!

See you all next week!

Wil N. Wilcox

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is my classmate (and roommate) Wil. N. Wilcox! Wil and I talk about how every alien movie is actually about immigration, why he thinks Blackfish is a dark comedy, and the usefulness of scarves! Yup - it was that kind of interview!

Thank you to Wil, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Maybe That’s What’s Wrong” by Derek Evry. Check out more of Derek’s music on Derekevry.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched! You can see some of my work including Craigslist Ink, and mystery newest video: Animoji! Check it out!

See you all next week!

Madigan Burke

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest this week is my classmate Madigan Burke from the Cyan cohort. She and I talk about our love of animated movies, the impact of lighting, and drawing tattoos for random people! Let’s get to it, on with the show!

Thank you to Madigan, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Take a Chance” by Brave Like Us. Check out more of their music at bravelikeusmusic.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched! You can see some of my work including Craigslist Ink, which Madigan co-starred in. I’ve got another video coming soon, too (hopefully later this week)!

See you all next week!

Kelly Johnson & Dustin Chilton

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guests on todays show are Kelly Johnson from the Red Cohort, and Dustin Chilton from the Green Cohort. They are also the two awesome minds behind the Not the Lampoon competition - a bi-monthly project where Harold Ramis Film School students are divided into teams, and paired with Second City performers to produce a set of short films in just 11 hours. I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of two of these projects - Carmen and The Bean!, and it’s a lot of fun and a great way to spend a weekend day. I talk with Kelly and Dustin about the Not the Lampoon project, the surprisingly educational origins of Spongebob Squarepants, and the joys of not wearing shoes!

Thank you to Kelly and Dustin, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was “Better Things” by The Great Heights Band off their new album “Rad-Pop” - Preorder the album today on iTunes and Google Play before it comes out April 20th. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched! You can see some of my work - including the films we made for both of the Not The Lampoon’s I’ve done, and Craigslist Ink, which I’ve mentioned on the show before. Watch them all - they’re fun!

See you all next week!

Eric Fretty

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0600

My guest today is Eric Fretty from the Magenta Cohort. Eric and I talk about hidden messages in movies, hair modeling, and what life was like for him growing up in the YouTube generation.

Thank you to Eric, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was by Party Like It’s - check out more of their work on PartyLikeIts.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched, and it’s still not great, but it’s getting better. There are now some links and samples of the work that I and my classmates are producing for you all to enjoy.

See you all next week!

Alec Hall

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0600

On today’s show, I got the chance to talk with Alec Hall from Magenta. We talked about bad school choices, scented candles, and Shrek!

Thank you to Alec, and to the Harold Ramis Film School and Second City Staff for their help. The song on this week’s episode was by Derek Evry - check out his music at DerekEvry.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched, but it kind of sucks right now - I’ll spend some time in the next few weeks adding links and samples of the work that I and my classmates are producing for you all to enjoy.

Robby Justiss

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0600

On this week’s episode I got the chance to interview Robby Justiss from the Magenta Cohort. Robby and I talked about horribly expensive film schools, the new NBC online series Shrink (which you NEED to watch, if you haven’t already), and cell phone pictures that you don’t remember taking.

The song on this week’s episode was by Pioneer X - check out his music at pioneerx.bandcamp.com. This show was recorded and edited by me, Tony Lazzeroni.

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. FilmStudentPod.com has now launched, but it kind of sucks right now - I’ll spend some time in the next few weeks adding links and samples of the work that I and my classmates are producing for you all to enjoy.

Jehanne Junguenet

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0600

Hello Students! This week Jehanne Junguenet from the Magenta Cohort joins me to talk about name pronunciation, our mutual love of Aparna Nancherla, and our upcoming humorous non-fiction projects!

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. We’ll be launching FilmStudentPod.com in the coming weeks, where I’ll post photos, links and samples of the work that I and my classmates are producing for you all to enjoy.

Jonathan Lee-Rey & Sam Casey

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:00:00 -0600

This week's episode features Jonathan Lee-Rey from the Red Cohort and Sam Casey from the Magenta Cohort. Sadly, we are still NOT sponsored (no matter what nonsense Jonathan says)!

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. We’ll be launching FilmStudentPod.com in the coming weeks, where I’ll post photos, links and samples of the work that I and my classmates are producing for you all to enjoy.

Bridie Jurasevich

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 02:57:08 -0600

Welcome to The Film Student Podcast! This is Week 1 at HRFS, and my guest is my classmate in the Cyan cohort, Bridie Jurasevich!

If you want to hear more from me and my classmates, teachers, and a few special guests, make sure to subscribe to the podcast. If you have questions or comments, send us an email at filmstudentpod@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter and Instagram at FilmStudentPod. We’ll be launching FilmStudentPod.com in the coming weeks, where I’ll post photos, links and samples of the work that I and my classmates are producing for you all to enjoy.