Early Call Time has a new home. Well, more like a final resting place of sorts. Andrew Zuber, Nadav Itzkowitz, and I put together this podcast from 2014 – 2016 in hopes to help people make an educated step into the entertainment industry. Over the course of 2 years we were able to produce 100 episodes and have over 80 guests from all aspects of the film and television industry.
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Welcome to the first episode of “Early Call Time.” Join hosts Andrew, J.J. and Nadav as they give you the lowdown on what the show is and why on earth you should listen to what they have to say.
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Welcome our first guest to Early Call Time! Editor Harry Jierjian speaks with the guys about his career: how he started, where he has been, and what is coming up.
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What happens when an actor dies mid-production? Andrew, JJ, and Nadav talk about how something like death can affect a project, which naturally transitions into experiences with people who practice “No Call, No Show” on set. Nadav also introduces a new trivia game.
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Actress/Comedian Monica Percich chats with Andrew and J.J. about her youtube channel, her career as an actress, and a “loveable” character named Thrust Dixon. Check out Monica’s youtube channel called Monica Vision.
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How do pilot episodes get made? Nadav asks Andrew and JJ how the process works as they elaborate on their personal experiences in the industry.
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What’s it like for someone who has been in L.A. for all of 72 hours? The guys talk with southern transplant Nathalie, who shares her experiences with internships, the big move, and the exciting project she’s working on for Sony.
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Sequels Does a sequel really make a better movie? Are sequels becoming the new norm? Early Call Time discusses the trend and what is to come with sequels in the industry.
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Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of an episode of Family Guy? Join us as we sit down for a fascinating chat with editor Eric Brown as he walks us through the process and gives us advice on how to become a Korean storyboard artist.
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Ever want to put your short film into a film festival? Do you know how? Early Call Time discuss film festivals, the internet, and how to get your film viewed.
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You may recognize him as the voice of the P-90 X and Insanity infomercials, but this talented voiceover artist has more than 100 other commercials under his belt, along with editing, producing and directing credits. Settle in for an entertaining session with Jack Rutkowski.
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Kelley Jakle From Pitch Perfect (and the upcoming Pitch Perfect 2) to singing for thousands of fans at Dodger Games, Kelley Jakle shares stories from her impressive career as an actress and singer. We discuss the unexpected advantages of acting classes, the audition process, and the weirdest request a casting director ever gave her.
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So you have made a movie, a television show, or something else amazing! Now you want to promote it in some fashion? We talk about advertising with buses, billboards, toys, and other items that can be good for a successful product.
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If you’ve ever imagined yourself working in a writer’s room, you should definitely listen to this episode with Carrie Gutenberg. She’s been the writer’s assistant for Mystery Girls on ABC Family and Game Changers on CBS, and recently graduated with an MFA in Screenwriting from Loyola Marymount University.
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If you’ve ever been to Render Please, then you’ll love today’s show. We talk with the one and only creator of Render Please. So sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh.
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From debuting at Sundance in 2001 to being the house director on The Good Wife, Rosemary Rodriguez has had a career that spans film and television, edgy comedy and gripping drama. We sat down with her in her Studio City production office to find out what makes her tick.
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So your project has been shot and you have hours of footage. Now what? That’s where the guys at Keep Me Posted come in. From Audio sweetening to color correction, graphics to visual effects, they do it all. That’s why shows like “Breaking Bad,” “Homeland,” and “Californication” are among their many high profile clients.
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From the office of “Criminal Minds” and “E.R.” comes a writer’s assistant named Liz Cole. We ask Liz about working as an assistant to a writer and the advice she can provide. Listen closely because her advice is unlike any other we’ve had on the show.
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David Mendez is a jack of all trades when it comes to film and TV, but makeup is his bread and butter. We talk special effects, trade secrets, and tips for actors and makeup artists alike. You can find David on Facebook or Reddit at Film Industry LA, the group he started for filmmakers.
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Listen as we welcome Annemarie Brown to the Early Call Time Studio. Annie is currently working as a storyboard artist for Family Guy, and has also worked on King of the Hill. She goes in depth on how an animated show is completed and Nadav’s head explodes. Its pretty epic.
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Executive Assistant Maria Home sits down with us to talk about the business end of Hollywood, including her time working on Whitney and her take on the first job many Los Angeles transplants have in the industry.
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Musical Composer, Jordan Baum, sits down with Nadav and Andrew to shed light on the process of supplying musical content for commercials, films, and documentaries.
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Documentary filmmaker Julia Marchese talks about her newest project, Out of Print, which focuses on revival cinema and her time at the New Beverly theater in Los Angeles.
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Jimmy Nguyen, executive producer of the new film Showrunners, discusses the documentary making process and his recipe for networking in Los Angeles.
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Scorpion stand-in and actor Tom Massmann talks about his work as a photo and stunt double on the #1 new series on CBS, as well as his tips for actors moving to Los Angeles.
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Brian Freeman comes to Early Call time to talk about how he became a Camera Assistant!
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Listen to Ben Cassou talk about working at a trailer house as well as a couple other jobs he’s held in the industry! (Acting, Editor, Runner, and other stuff.)
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Listen to Aviv Russ who climbed from being a Production Assistant to a Line Producer!
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We talk to our new friend, Nadav (who is in no relation to Early Call Time’s Nadav) about his work as an assistant editor.
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Today’s podcast features Traffic Anchor and Feature Reporter for CBS News, Stephanie Simmons. Listen as we reminisce her career filled with Mole, Indy Cars, and a frightened monkey!
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Wanna know what its like to work at a music agency? Listen as Andrew and Nadav talk with Jonathan Clark about his experience.
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Mentoring J.J. and Nadav discuss the ins and outs of mentoring in the entertainment industry.
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Ever hear of a “below the line” agent? Do you know what the term “below the line” means? Well, listen to this episode with Maggie Herman from the World Production Agency to find out!
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On this episode of ECT, we talk with Danny Wilkinson an Associate Producer for MTV’s Ridiculousness. Nadav gets his Youtube licensing questions answered and we read a letter from a listener like you!
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Join us as we sit down with Tyler Rabbit of Rabbit Animation. He shares stories and tips from working for shows featured on the History Channel, discusses a documentary he’s currently producing, and provides some of the best career advice we’ve heard.
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Check out today’s podcast with Nadav and J.J. talking with our first cinematographer, Patrick Lawler. He talks about working for Audi and the majestic RED camera. If you have a second, check out REDucation and Patrick’s Vimeo account. It will open your mind.
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Music Editor Eddie Ponsdomenech joins us in the studio this week with his advice on how to become a Music Editor. He also discusses his brief experience working with Christopher Walken. “We’re making Girl Soup over here.”
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Ever wonder what the guy holding the giant pole with the mic on the end is thinking? Here’s your chance to find out as Alex Sanchez, who has done sound all over the world, shares tales from audio land – along with the most expensive horror story we’ve ever heard.
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Join us as we dive into the strange world of producing a syndicated court TV show with Danny Neumann. We also discuss a fan letter and how to choose what free work to accept when starting out in LA.
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Do you like “Back to the Future?” Do you like documentaries? Well you’ll love our interview with Jason Aron, the director of “Back in Time,” the new kickstarter hit that raised its money in just 3 days! Listen to his amazing story and check out the kickstarter page.
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On this episode of Early Call Time, we interview Edricdale Silla, who started off as Nadav’s post production intern in 2010, and is now the senior editor at Mid-Century Media making featurettes for ArcLight Cinemas. Since Edricdale worked for Nadav, obviously the “Horror Stories” segment is pretty big.
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We venture up to the Bay Area for an amazing chat with Andy Weir, author of The Martian. Ridley Scott’s new movie starring Matt Damon is based on the book, in theaters November 25th. There are spoilers in this episode, so if you haven’t read the book, beware!
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Recorded months earlier, we dig into our archives for another exciting episode of The Early Call Time Podcast. We talk about the difference between digital and film. What is better? What is cheaper? How do we accomplish both? Can we do both? Can I ask any more questions?
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Agent Brian Goldberg of WPA shares his insights on representing talent that works behind the camera, from cinematographers to production designers to editors. This episode is a unique and interesting look into what it takes to get your foot through the door and into physical TV, feature and commercial production.
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From shooting all of the time lapse sequences on Breaking Bad to directing some of the most visually interesting music videos out there, Brian’s experience behind the camera – and how he got there – is a story not to be missed. Join us for one of the most entertaining and informative interviews yet.
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What does a Co-Executive Producer actually DO? Join us as we talk to Scorpion’s Paul Grellong, who sheds light on what the title means, along with stories from the set and how to get into the writers’ room.
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Join us as we talk to staff writer Vivian Lee, who shares advice on keeping a positive attitude at work and how she got into the business. Vivian also shares one of the most uncomfortable – and hilarious – horror stories we’ve ever heard.
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Actor Brian Durkin shares stories of being promoted from an extra to a guest starring role on 24, working on the series finale of “Mad Men” and getting laughs from Jerry Seinfeld while shooting a segment for “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”
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From “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead” to “Point Break” and “Dumb and Dumber,” Foley artist Gregg Barbanell has done it all. He talks about his amazing career in this specialized field, and we play a sound effects game that will test even the smartest of ears.
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There’s a whole lot more to the world of sound than most people realize, and Alex Fehrman takes us through it all, from the recording on set to the editing and mixing in post. This episode will open your eyes AND your ears to the fascinating world of production and post production audio.
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We celebrate our 50th episode with legendary director John Badham, who shares stories from the sets of movies including “Saturday Night Fever,” “Short Circuit,” “War Games “and more. This episode, the first of two, is a fascinating glimpse into the career of one of the most accomplished directors in the business.
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Part two of our interview with director John Badham includes a fantastic story that involves Goldie Hawn and a roller coaster, and more “Short Circuit” trivia that you could ever imagine. John also addresses some questions from our listeners.
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Writer and director Ben Shelton shares his experience of making short comedy sketches and how he used them to secure a deal with Rainn Wilson’s company, getting him a series on the POP network. This episode is a fantastic lesson in making your own content and turning your hobby into a full time gig.
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NBC Page Michelle Leibel talks about getting into one of the toughest programs in the industry, interning on “The Walking Dead,” and how to impress Norman Reedus…sort of.
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“Scorpion” creator and showrunner Nick Santora shares stories of how he got started in the business and what it’s like to be at the helm of one of the biggest new shows on network television.
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“Scorpion” creator and show runner Nick Santora tells us about his awkward friendship with Jimmy Kimmel and shares advice on breaking into TV.
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Jake gives us some amazing advice on going freelance and shares his experience working with After Effects. This one is filled with a ton of resources for anyone looking to get into this line of work.
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Will shares tales of writing for shows like Frasier and Stitchers, along with advice on how to write a freelance episode of TV – the method many writers use to break into the business.
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Steve talks the normal business of how he became an Assistant Editor, but also talks about his latest editing opportunity on a low budget feature. We also read a listener’s letter to our little podcast. This one is a pretty full episode people.
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Rob talks a lot about the benefits of being in the Editor’s Guild. He also mentions how to get into the guild among other things, like being the VFX Editor on “The Flash”…yea the CW show. What’s up?
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From the pilot episodes of “The Walking Dead” and “Sons of Anarchy” to feature films like “The Mist,” editor Hunter Via has one of the coolest resumes we’ve ever seen. We talk horror movies, the ACE internship for aspiring editors, and how to not fall asleep at the wheel.
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Producer and camera operator Hilaire Brosio has a fascinating story that includes shooting iconic underwater sequences for “Dexter,” traveling the world with AC/DC and using his Steadicam in some of the most exotic locations on the planet.
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Michael explains how all of the elements of post production come together and shares tales from the many shows he’s done on the famous Warner Bros. lot in Burbank.
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Andrew takes us on the seemingly endless journey of what brought him to Los Angeles. This one is a whopper of a story.
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In this episode, Brian Freeman (Camera Assistant) and Patrick Lawler (Director of Photography), discuss what positions are available in the camera department, and a few ways to get started in a camera-related path.
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Matt McGregor, originally from the East coast, describes his big move to the west coast to enroll at USC’s renowned film school and enlist in the NBC Page Program. He also shares some helpful tips on how to run a successful KickStarter campaign.
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Executive assistant/writer/hilarious person Olga Lexell talks Twitter, Canadian television and comedy. This episode has something for everyone. Yeah, even you.
We finally did it! We got someone in Craft Services on the podcast! What’s that? Pretty much the person in charge of snacks and drinks in between meals on the set. And we got arguably the best kind of crafty person: someone who’s REALLY into cooking.
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From Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh” to Syfy’s “Warehouse 13” and ABC Family’s “Stitchers,” Allison Scagliotti has had an impressive onscreen career. We talk acting, music, and what it’s like to be recognized at the orthodontist’s office.
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Michael joins us to talk about an exciting and innovative new animation project he’s working on with Howie Mandel involving the Tin Man. Hackimation – ever heard of it? Well you’re about to. Check it out here!
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Vince shares stories of working on shows from “Gossip Girl” to “Battlestar Galactica.” We talk automated dialogue replacement and which actors are the best at it, as well as what it is. With the amount of work Vince has on his plate, it’s hard to believe this guy has the time to even sleep.
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Welcome Matthew Vitale, our first film school student. We chat with him about getting into Brooks Institute and his recent interaction with Jack McGee and C-47s.
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Brent Lang came on the show to talk about his duo-career as a producer and an actor. He has great insight on finding managers, as well as how he pitched his idea for a television show at a major television network.
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Castille talks about her role in writing, directing and starring in “Albion: The Enchanted Stallion.” If you’ve ever wanted to fly to Bulgaria and make a movie about a horse, this is the episode for you. This is one of the coolest success stories we’ve heard!
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“Scorpion” Editor Chris Petrus joins us in the studio to discuss his lengthy journey into post production. From being a Paramount Page to editing a “Paige” on CBS’s “Scorpion.” See what we did there?
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Kelli shares the many responsibilities of a script supervisor – a job that’s far more interesting than the titles makes it sound. We also discuss her crippling addiction to unicorns.
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Lindsay has one of those really cool “does that ever actually happen?” stories that got her into her current gig as the showrunner’s assistant on NBC’s “Blindspot.” It’s all about being in the right place at the right time and she tells us how it went down.
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Scott shares an incredible list of tips and techniques on what’s made him successful in the edit bay. His rise from reality TV to Amazon’s “Mad Dogs” is a story not to be missed for any aspiring editor.
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Harshit Desai joins Early Call Time and talks about working on the title sequence for the Netflix original series “Narcos,” as well as his journey to becoming a Junior Art Director at the company he currently works at.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Other Holidays! This week we bring you a special episode where we revisit the advice given to listeners from our biggest guests! Enjoy advice from people like Rosemary Rodriguez, Nick Santora, John Badham, Brian Bennett, and Hunter Via!
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Happy New Year Early Call Timers! We have another end of the year clip show for you! We rounded up some of the best horror stories from previous guest such as Patrick Lawler, Stephanie Simmons, Ben Cassou, and Vivian Lee. Enjoy the mayhem!
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Charles Song comes on Early Call Time to talk about his career and the multiple positions he’s held. Starting as a PA/runner working on “South Park,” a writer’s assistant on Luiz Guzman’s show, and at some point became an Associate Producer on “Family Guy,” where he’s been for 10 seasons!
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Matthew Behar comes on Early Call Time to discuss all the production environments he’s been a Sys Admin for. If you like hacking into main frames and memcaching backends, but also movies and workflows, then this might be for you.
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Matt shares stories of working on “Judge Joe Brown,” being a show runner’s assistant and making the move from Michigan to L.A.
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Writer Sarah Tarkoff talks about her five year stint as a script coordinator, her new novel and what her role is in the room on a TV series.
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We sit down with “Supernatural” Associate Producer P.J. to find out what it takes to oversee all of the elements in post production, and more importantly, get his thoughts on one of his first jobs in show business, “Tommy Lee Goes to College.”
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Studio Teacher and Social Worker, Dave Combs enlightens us on his career path. From administering finals in a cave to stepping in front of a camera to stop an out of control production, Dave educates even Andrew and J.J.
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Do you know what petty cash is besides what you saw on “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead?” Well, be prepared to learn the wonderful world of accounting with Brian Cote. Brian has worked on movies such as “The Martian,”“Star Trek Into Darkness,” and “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”
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Brad shares his experiences editing on shows like “NYPD Blue” and “Z Nation,” and gives us some insight into why it’s not a good idea to threaten a show producer with physical violence. Lots of useful information in this one, that’s for sure.
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When he’s not starring on Freeform’s “Stitchers” or Disney’s new “Jungle Book” movie, he’s teaching Zumba and eating Indian food. Ritesh tells us all about it, along with his tips and tricks for anyone wanting to be an actor.
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“Stitchers” assistant editor Ryan Knight talks to us about his time on the show and his experience at film school in Chicago. He also brought us donuts.
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Actor and Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield talks about her time on “Stitchers,” directing helicopters on “Eureka” and the importance of using an acting coach.
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Actor Kyle Harris shares his experience going from theater to television and what life is like on season 2 of “Stitchers.” This one goes off the rails real quick but that’s a good thing, we swear.
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Below the line agent, Ajay Ghosh comes on the show to talk about his journey to ‘agent-hood.’ He shares a couple trade secrets along with tips to become a productive and successful agent.
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One of the editors of Fox’s “Lucifer,” Marc Pattavina comes on the show to talk about his career in editorial! Hear his opinion on wanting to work in film versus working in television and what either decision means for an editor.
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Greg Silverman comes on the podcast to talk about his journey from pizza delivery guy to lead VFX artist on “Scorpion.” He also gives great advice and insight on how hungry you should be and interacting with people in the workplace.
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Brian Thomas sits down with Early Call Time to discuss his unique career. From his internship on “Dawson’s Creek” to working for one of the biggest fitness companies in the world, Brian shares some great insight and advice.
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Today on Early Call Time, Jessie Pariseau joins JJ and Nadav to talk about her career in post production sound! Did you know how much work goes into adding sound effects to movies and TV shows? Listen to our guest explain how a foley department functions!
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Matthew shares stories of his time as an assistant at Scorpion, as well as what went into writing his first episode. He also tells us about his experience creating a comic book for fans of the series.
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Beachbody producer Caleb Claxton is a man of many talents. Join us as he shares stories of writing, directing and producing content for different platforms and has us laughing the whole time. This one will leave a smile on your face, along with some great advice on how to work your way up and stay in L.A.
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Andrew, J.J. and Nadav celebrate 100 episodes of Early Call Time by discussing their favorite moments from the show over the past two years, and share the advice they found most valuable. If this is your first time listening, it’s a great place to start!
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