Portroidcast

Portroidcast #37 - Henry Selick NYCC Roundtable Interview

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:17:45 -0400

On episode 37 of Portroidcast, I sit down as part of a roundtable interview at New York Comic-Con with stop-motion filmmaker Henry Selick. We discuss his new film "Wendell & Wild" (streaming October 28 on Netflix), as well as his history in making movies, stop-motion technique, partnering with Key & Peele, and his earlier works (Coraline, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and James and the Giant Peach).

Enjoy!

Portroidcast #36 - Interview with Brian Faherty

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:45:45 -0500

On episode 36 of Portroidcast, I interview Brian Faherty.

Brian is an actor who you've likely seen in dozens of things (Don't Look Up, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Path, Jessica Jones, Casters, Girls5Eva, and so many more).

We discuss his start in acting, auditioning, COVID protocols, being professional when acting alongside very famous people, how to be cool around your actor friends if you're not "in the business", and much more!

Listen now!

Here's Brian in February 2022:

Here's Brian in May 2013:

Portroidcast #35 - Interview with Erin Gould

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:01:18 -0500

On Portroidcast episode 35, I talk with Erin Gould.

We discuss the need to create, his clairvoyant web series "Casters", cosplay, his cross country journey and docuseries "UpLyft" with previous Portroidcast guest Pat Francis, and Erin turns the tables to interview me about Star Wars, lots of talk about Star Wars.

Enjoy!

Portroids of Erin taken over the last 11 or so years:

Portroidcast #34 - Interview with Nicole Drespel

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:25:38 -0500

On episode 34 of Portroidcast, I'm joined by Nicole Drespel. We discuss improv, sketch comedy, fandom, book club drama, writing for television, and so much more!

Nicole is a delight. Listen now!

A portroid of Nicole from 2012, when we were at UCB together

Portroidcast #33 - Interview with George Hahn

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 17:20:17 -0500

On this episode, I sit down with actor, sartorialist, humorist, and all-around fantastic person, George Hahn.

We discuss his love for New York, his social media world, clothing advice, inspirations, and so much more. Listen now!

Portroidcast #32 - FLASHBACK! Batman interviews from 2011 with Adam West, Julie Newmar, and Burt Ward

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:26:34 -0500

On this episode of Portroidcast, I present three flashback roundtable interviews I participated in back in July 2011 at San Diego Comic Con with the original cast of "Batman": Adam West, Julie Newmar, and Burt Ward!

I never published these and only just found them on an old recorder I used to use. There is a bit of background noise throughout, which might be one of the reasons I never posted previously, but if you can get around that, they are very enjoyable.

(Note: I edited out some small details, like questions that didn't go over well, or Julie Newmar giving me her personal email address (I never contacted her (sorry, Catwoman)))

Here are the portroids I took during the interviews (which can be heard on the podcast):

Adam West

Julie Newmar

Burt Ward (accidental double-exposure)

Enjoy!

Portroidcast #31 - Interview with Ali Vingiano

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:59:53 -0500

On episode 31 of Portroidcast, I interview Ali Vingiano. Ali is an executive story editor/writer on AppleTV's "The Morning Show" and is starring in a new film called "The End of Us".

We discuss those projects as well as her time at UCB, her work at BuzzFeed and The Opposition, and her drive to create.

I've known Ali since 2012, so it was wonderful to get to catch up with her.

Listen in!

Portroidcast #30 - Interview with Benny Cruz

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:39:47 -0400

On episode 30 of Portroidcast, I interview artist Benny Cruz (aka Your Local Benny).

We talk about his love and inspiration of/from New York City, collaborations, aspirations, hip hop, and finding purpose in art.

An attempted Polaroid of a computer screen, and the Benny art I own.

The piece that first captured my attention

Portroidcast #29 - Interview with Ralph Apel

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:35:31 -0400

On this episode of Portroidcast, I have a conversation with podcast pioneer Ralph Apel. We discuss his 15.5 years in podcasting, how that has lead to long-term friendships, Green Lantern, composers, and his latest venture "Live Action Star Wars". Give it a listen and subscribe to Ralph's podcasts. He's a great guy!

Portroidcast#28 - Interview with Jon Hess

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:50:50 -0400

On episode 28 of Portroidcast, I interview Jon Hess. We discuss working in entertainment, bravery, IATSE, and how great he thinks the portroid project is ;) Enjoy!

Portroidcast #27 - Interview with Patrick Cotnoir

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:39:31 -0400

On episode 27 of the podcast, 9 years after episode 26, I sit down with Patrick Cotnoir and discuss his love of bits, his history as a talent booker, and our mutual love of Star Wars and Muppets.

Enjoy!

Portroidcast #26 - Interview with Grizz Chapman

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:18:50 -0400

On episode 26 of the podcast, I sit down with actor Grizz Chapman at New York Comic Con and discuss his career and life. Enjoy!

Grizz Chapman at NYCC

Portroidcast #25 - Interview with Vikram Gandhi

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:01:20 -0500

On episode 25 of the podcast, I sit down with director Vikram Gandhi and talk about his documentary film "Kumare".

The film is an enlightening look into gurus and seekers from the perspective of a self-manufactured fraudulent spiritual instructor.

Vikram Gandhi at the Starz Denver Film Festival

Portroidcast #24 - Interview with Hanna Sawka

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:37:59 -0500

On the 24th episode of Portroidcast, I sit down with director Hanna Sawka and discuss her documentary film "Beyond Iconic" about the life and work of photographer Dennis Stock. Enjoy!

Hanna Sawka at the Starz Denver Film Festival

Portroidcast #23 - Eagleheart Cast and Crew

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:30:17 -0500

On this edition of the podcast, I present the roundtable interview of the cast and creative team of Adult Swim's "Eagleheart". The interview features Chris Elliott, Brett Gelman, Jason Woliner, Maria Thayer, Michael Gladis, Michael Koman, and Andrew Weinberg. It was recorded back in July 2011 at San Diego Comic-Con International. Enjoy!

Portroidcast #22 - Interview with James Cromwell

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:31:56 -0500

On this edition of the podcast I interview actor James Cromwell at the Starz Denver Film Festival. We talk about his history of incredible roles, fighting injustice and cruelty, his new films (A Year In Mooring, and The Artist), and much more. Enjoy!

James Cromwell before our interview (picture slightly faded due to too much light exposure)

A black and white portroid of James Cromwell in honor of his role in "The Artist"

Portroidcast #21 - Interview with Anna Mastro

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:04:54 -0400

On episode 21 of the podcast, I interview director Anna Mastro. We sat down during the Starz Denver Film Festival and discussed her career and new short film "Bench Seat". Enjoy!

Anna Mastro in the Filmmaker Lounge at the Starz Denver Film Festival

Portroidcast #20 - Elijah Wood and Jason Gann - Wilfred interviews Part 2

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:54:57 -0400

On episode 20 of Portroidcast, I present Part 2 of the roundtable interviews conducted with the cast and creative team of FX's Wilfred at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Featured on this edition are interviews with Elijah Wood and Jason Gann. We talk about Wilfred, Lord of the Rings, Impossible Project's Polaroid film, Beastie Boys, uncomfortable dog suits, and Hollywood moments. Enjoy!

Elijah Wood at the beginning of our interview

Elijah Wood at the end of our interview (on Impossible Project Black Frame Silver Shade film)

Jason Gann after our interview

Portroidcast #19 - ”Wilfred” Comic-Con Interviews - Part 1

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:46:59 -0400

On episode 19 of Portroidcast, I present Part 1 of the roundtable interviews conducted with the cast and creative team of FX's Wilfred at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Included are interviews with Fiona Gubelmann, Dorian Brown, and Randall Einhorn. Enjoy!!

Wilfred cast and creative team at Comic-Con (L to R: David Zuckerman, Randall Einhorn, Dorian Brown, Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, and Fiona Gubelmann)

Fiona Gubelmann at Comic-Con 2011

Portroidcast #18 - ”NTSF:SD:SUV::” Cast and Creators Comic-Con ‘11 Interviews

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:38:18 -0400

On episode 18 of Portroidcast, I present the interviews I conducted with the cast and creative team of Adult Swim's NTSF:SD:SUV:: at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. Included are interviews with Martin Starr, Brandon Johnson, June Diane Raphael, Paul Scheer, Jon Stern, and Curtis Gwinn. We talk about NTSF:SD:SUV::, how everyone got involved, UCB, Human Giant, "How Did This Get Made?", and tons more ... Enjoy!!

Portroidcast #17 - ”It‘s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” Comic-Con ‘11 Roundtable Interviews

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:02:41 -0400

On episode 17 of Portroidcast, I present, in full, the roundtable interviews held in the press room for FX's IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. There were five or so press outlets at my same table and we interviewed Rob McElhenney (though I missed most of this interview), Charlie Day, Danny DeVito, and Glenn Howerton and Kaitlin Olson. Enjoy!!

Portroidcast #16 - CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Comic-Con ‘11 roundtable interviews

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:11:26 -0400

On episode 16 of Portroidcast, I present, in full, the roundtable interviews held in the press room for Adult Swim's CHILDRENS HOSPITAL at San Diego Comic-Con 2011. There were six or seven press outlets at my same table and we interviewed Lake Bell, Erinn Hayes, and Malin Akerman, and then Megan Mullally and Ken Marino, followed by Rob Corddry. We talk about who had whose baby, Brazil, tacos, Party Down, and a little about Childrens Hospital. Enjoy!!

Some CHILDRENS HOSPITAL portroids from the press room, and some from previous encounters.

Portroidcast #15 - Interview with Kevin Allison

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:41:55 -0500

On episode 15 of the podcast, I interview comedian Kevin Allison. We talk about The State, finding his voice, and his passion for storytelling. Enjoy!

Kevin Allison at The Purple Onion in San Francisco after our interview

(photo taken with the new Impossible Project PZ600 Silver Shade UV+ film)

Portroidcast #14 - Interview with Kumail Nanjiani

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:30:01 -0500

On episode 14 of the Portroidcast, I interview comedian Kumail Nanjiani. We talk about Pakistan, college, comedy, television, comic book stores, and more. Enjoy!

Portroidcast #13 - Interview with Cole Stratton

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:53:59 -0500

On this, the 13th episode of Portroidcast, I interview SF Sketchfest co-founder Cole Stratton. We talk about how the festival was created, how it has evolved, and other related topics. Enjoy! (especially those mysterious "other related topics")

Portroidcast #12 - Interview with Kyle Kinane

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:27:51 -0400

In this 12th episode of Portroidcast, I sit down for an interview with comedian Kyle Kinane at an Irish pub after his performance on October 20, 2010 at Comedy Works South in Denver. Enjoy!

Kyle Kinane (after a performance in San Diego during Comic-Con)

Portroidcast #11 - Interview with Jen Kirkman

Sat, 01 May 2010 17:21:35 -0400

In the 11th episode of Portroidcast, I interview comedian Jen Kirkman backstage at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver. We discuss comedy, social networks, her role on Chelsea Lately and are joined mid-way by comedian Randy Sklar. Enjoy!

Jen Kirkman before our interview

Surprise guest Randy Sklar

Portroidcast #10 - Interview with Ashley Jensen

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:11:58 -0400

On the 10th episode of Portroidcast, I interview Ashley Jensen in the Filmmakers' Lounge at the Vail Film Festival. We discuss her acting history, Extras, sitcoms, voice work, and we set the record straight on an internet lie (she was NOT the voice of the interviewer on The Office). Enjoy!

Ashley Jensen at the 2010 Vail Film Festival

Portroidcast #9 - Interview with Matt Belknap

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:37:04 -0500

On the ninth episode of Portroidcast, I interview Matt Belknap. Matt is the founder of aspecialthing.com, AST Records, and is the co-host of Never Not Funny. We talk about origins, pseudonyms, and his various entertainment enterprises. Enjoy!

A portroid of Matt Belknap after our interview during SF Sketchfest

Also, listen for a drop-in by comedian Graham Elwood

Portroidcast #8 - Interview with Pat Francis

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:36:35 -0500

On this, the eighth episode of Portroidcast, I interview comedian Pat Francis during SF Sketchfest. We talk about his days of stand-up, current and upcoming projects, and the hunt for autographs. Enjoy!

Portroid of Pat Francis at the 9th Annual SF Sketchfest

Portroidcast #7 - Interview with Jimmy Pardo

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:49:45 -0500

On this 7th edition of Portroidcast, I interview comedian Jimmy Pardo. We sat down at the end of the first weekend of the 9th Annual SF Sketchfest and discussed comedy, game shows, and Pardoisms. Enjoy!

A portroid of Jimmy Pardo at the SF Sketchfest taken immediately after our interview

Portroidcast #6 - Interview with Paul F. Tompkins

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:57:56 -0500

In the sixth episode of Portroidcast, I interview comedian Paul F. Tompkins. We talk about the evolution of his comedy, the rise and demise of Best Week Ever, and what greatness is yet to come (plus much more).

Enjoy!

Portroid of Paul F Tompkins from the 2008 SF Sketchfest

A portroid of Paul F. Tompkins at the 2010 SF Sketchfest

Portroidcast #5 - Interview with Natasha Leggero

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:14:15 -0500

In the fifth episode of Portroidcast, I interview comedian Natasha Leggero. We talk about her career and comedy and whatever else comes to mind. Enjoy our discussion as if you, too, were sitting in a downtown Denver Starbucks (eavesdropping on us). Have fun!

The serious and fun sides of Natasha Leggero

Portroidcast #4 - Interview with Adam Scott

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:50:34 -0500

In the fourth edition of Portroidcast, I interview Adam Scott. We talk about his new films, "Passenger Side" and "The Vicious Kind", as well as his roles in "Step Brothers", "Knocked Up", and the Starz TV show "Party Down". I also get indignant about the state of indie film distribution. Enjoy!

Portroidcast #3 - Interview with Matthew and Joel Bissonnette

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:29:34 -0500

In my third podcast, I interview Matt and Joel Bissonnette about their film "Passenger Side" and about their lives and careers. This interview took place on November 21, 2009 at the Starz Denver Film Festival. Enjoy!

Joel Bissonnette and Matthew Bissonnette

Portroidcast #2 - Interview with Sebastian Doggart

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:46:02 -0500

This week's portroidcast is more political in nature. I interview Sebastian Doggart, director of the new documentary "American Faust - From Condi to Neo Condi" about the life and career of Condoleezza Rice. Our discussion took place during the Starz Denver Film Festival.

Portroidcast #1 - Interview with George Hardy and Michael Paul Stephenson

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:48:43 -0500

The first ever portroidcast, Portroids Polaroid Portraits Podcast! Featuring an interview with the stars of the cult classic film "Troll 2" and the new documentary "Best Worst Movie", George Hardy (dentist/actor) and Michael Paul Stephenson (director/actor).