Happy New Year! We've compiled our fan favorites! No interviews, just the stories...
Chapter 1: Treasury - Wes Bentley & Pete Cilella (00:01)
Chapter 2: Disobey - Kate Micucci (13:14)
Chapter 3: Vespa - Ben Oren (22:12)
Chapter 4: Paint - Emily Pendergast & Pete Cilella (33:39)
Happy Holidays! We've compiled our holiday stories and brought back Sarah Bolger and Clark Freeman for a two new bonus stories. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season! No interviews, just the stories...
Chapter 1: Glitter - Sarah Bolger (00:01)
Chapter 2: Presents - Sarah-Nicole Robles (09:14)
Chapter 3: Peace - Clark Freeman (16:31)
Happy Holidays! We've compiled our holiday stories and brought back Chris Geere for a new bonus story. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season! No interviews, just the stories...
Chapter 1: Reindeer - Chris Geere (00:01)
Chapter 2: Candy Cane - Parisa Fitz-Henley (10:46)
Chapter 3: Latkes - Ike Barinholtz (21:02)
Season 2: Episode 10 - In this conversation, director Stephen C. Miller shares his journey from indie filmmaking to directing studio projects, discussing the challenges and techniques involved in creating action sequences, working with established actors, and balancing family life with a demanding career. He reflects on his inspirations, the filmmaking process, and the importance of maintaining a fun and energetic set environment. EQUATOR, the first of two improvised bedtime stories, follows the imaginative journey of a young boy named Philip and his fox friend as they embark on an adventure to the jungles of South America. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including language barriers and the need for teamwork to navigate obstacles. The second story, COMMITTEE, is a tale of resilience and determination as a young kickball team led by the fearless Brielle faces the ultimate challenge of an injury-plagued season, showcasing the importance of friendship and creativity in overcoming adversity. #werewolvesmovie
Chapters
00:01 -- Interview
25:23 -- Story 1: Equator
38:32 -- Story 2: Committee
Music: Arthur's Seat by Charles Hedgepath - charleshedgepath.com
Charles on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWEFpmHY9TLuGLtqOK7b9?si=Zgd_4uujQKOeG9GezF87nA
Happy Thanksgiving! Please enjoy this silly revisionist tale of explorer knights who didn’t have the stomach for conquering and brought medicine instead of smallpox to the indigenous people. With special guest Tate Ellington.
Season 2: Episode 9 - **REMINDER** The interviews are for adults, and the stories are for the kids.
Actor Wes Bentley (American Beauty, The Hunger Games, Yellowstone) stops by to discuss his distinguished career, focusing on his role as Jamie Dutton in 'Yellowstone' and the complexities of his character. He reflects on fan reactions, his journey from Arkansas to Hollywood, and his struggles with addiction. Bentley shares insights into his recovery process, the importance of family, and his aspirations for future roles, including a desire to explore comedy. The discussion highlights the challenges and triumphs of his life and career, offering a candid look at the man behind the characters before diving into two improvised stories, including the offbeat tale of a security guard named Cyrus who guards a treasury at a bait shop and encounters talking worms and crickets. The second story follows a boy named Jeremiah who meets a talking fish named Pontificus while lost at sea. Both stories highlight themes of friendship, curiosity, and the importance of connection, all delivered with the sweet weirdness your kids will love.
Chapters
00:01 -- Interview
25:07 -- Story 1: Treasury
38:47 -- Story 2: Illegal
Music: Arthur's Seat by Charles Hedgepath - charleshedgepath.com
Charles on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWEFpmHY9TLuGLtqOK7b9?si=Zgd_4uujQKOeG9GezF87nA
#yellowstone #wesbentley
Season 2: Episode 8 -- Writer/Producer Ben Oren joins me to discuss Ben's journey from scripted to unscripted content, the realities of reality TV, the importance of casting, and his favorite seasons of The Real World. The conversation also touches on Ben's current projects, including a new show on Amazon, and how he balances work with family life, all while sharing insights on the world of reality television and sports fandom. In this conversation, Ben shares his experiences working on a finance show, discussing the importance of understanding personal finance and the concept of a 'rich life.' He reflects on the changing landscape of television and the challenges faced in the industry before diving into two completely improvised bedtime stories.
Chapters
00:01 Interview
33:55 Story 1 - Billboard
44:11 Story 2 - Vespa
Season 2: Episode 7 -- Charlene Amoia, an actress known for her work in How I Met Your Mother, American Reunion, Fear Street, and much more, discusses her career and experiences in the entertainment industry. Charlene shares her journey of breaking into the industry, including getting signed by an agent through shoe modeling and finding success in commercials and voiceover work. She also discusses the changes in the industry, such as self-taping auditions, and offers advice for aspiring actors. Charlene talks about her recent projects and shares her nighttime routine for winding down. In the first story, two best friends named Melanie and Elizabeth get swept away to a magical island on an overcast day. They discover a world where nature and man-made objects can communicate and move. They learn to trust in the mystery and find that everything around them is there to help them. In the second story, a shy and insecure boy named Jeffrey overcomes his fear of public speaking by reading a word out loud in class. This small success leads him to try other things he thought he couldn't do, and he discovers the joy of facing his fears and trying new things.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Charlene's Acting Career
01:33 From Buffalo to Las Vegas to Los Angeles
02:54 Breaking into the Industry: Shoe Modeling and Commercials
08:08 Changes in the Entertainment Industry: Self-Taping Auditions
10:51 The Importance of Making Your Own Content
13:07 Recent Projects: A Motel and Up/Family Series
14:04 Winding Down at Night: Charlene's Nighttime Routine
18:30 Story One: Overcast
30:33 Story Two: Heat
Season 2: Episode 6
In this latest episode, filmmaker Michael Felker discusses his journey in independent filmmaking, the creative process behind his latest film 'Things Will Be Different', and the challenges of working within a single location. He shares insights on character development, the importance of editing in directing, and the value of attending film festivals before diving into two improvised bedtime stories for kids.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michael Felker and His Work
02:49 The Journey of Independent Filmmaking
06:04 The Evolution of Characters in Film
09:07 Editing as a Tool for Directing
11:45 Inspiration Behind 'Things Will Be Different'
15:13 The Development Process of the Script
17:55 Shooting Locations and Their Impact
21:08 Challenges of Single Location Filmmaking
24:07 The Importance of Environmental Storytelling
27:09 Festival Experiences and Their Value
29:47 Winding Down and Finding Balance
33:01 Story ONE: Royalty
48:57 Story TWO: Flounder
Season 2: Episode 5 - Actress/Writer/Producer RACHEL NOLL JAMES (Inheritance, Ingress) joins me to discuss filmmaking outside of Los Angeles, producing female-driven films through her company, EMERGENCE FILMS, and much more before sending you off to snoozeland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Weird Blob (16:25)
Chapter 3: Button (25:15)
Season 2: Episode 4 - Actress/Writer/Artist KATE MICUCCI (Angry Birds: Mystery Island, Garfunkel & Oates, The Big Bang Theory) joins me to discuss El Pollo Loco, our early days in LA, street art, and much more before sending you off to dreamland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Stem (29:53)
Chapter 3: Disobey (40:00)
Kate's Music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oYI03YsJ5AbgdP6Kwxeos?si=Za8kzrK1TtGOrQoltLc30A
Season 2: Episode 3 - Writer/Producer ALEX BERGER (Quantum Leap, Blindspot, The Mentalist) joins me to discuss procedural television, Washington sports, sleep hygiene, and much more before sending you off to snoozeland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Portal (21:04)
Chapter 3: Pen (33:33)
Season 2: Episode 2 - Actress/Writer EMILY PENDERGAST (The Connors, VEEP, Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins me to discuss VEEP, Composting, self-tapes, and much more before sending you off to snoozeland with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Paint (24:39)
Chapter 3: Plastic (39:26)
Season 2: Episode 1 - We're back! Musician CHARLES HEDGEPATH joins me to discuss Drivin' and Cryin', Little Shop of Horrors, Marcus King, and much more before lulling you to sleep with two improvised bedtime stories.
Chapter 1: Interview (00:01)
Chapter 2: Suit (23:23)
Chapter 3: Ocean (34:30)
Curfew Foundation: https://relix.com/news/detail/marcus-king-launches-curfew-foundation-to-support-musicians-facing-mental-health-and-addiction-challenges/
Music: Arthur's Seat by Charles Hedgepath - charleshedgepath.com
Charles on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWEFpmHY9TLuGLtqOK7b9?si=Zgd_4uujQKOeG9GezF87nA
Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
John Ruskin
Chapter 1: Question (00:01)
Chapter 2: Butterfly (08:14)
Ike Barinholtz
Chapter 3: Speaker (18:17)
Chapter 4: Latkes (33:46)
Sarah-Nicole Robles
Chapter 5: Crane (43:39)
Chapter 6: Present (53:42)
Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
The Dumb Dads
Chapter 1: Hat (00:01)
Chapter 2: Net (10:08)
Parisa Fitz-Henley
Chapter 3: Fire (21:17)
Chapter 4: Candy Cane (38:30)
Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Rebekah McKendry
Chapter 1: Bubble (00:01)
Chapter 2: Witch (10:42)
C. Robert Cargill
Chapter 3: Rope (19:04)
Chapter 4: Werewolf (29:10)
Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
B.J. Colangelo
Chapter 1: Watering Can (00:01)
Chapter 2: Clown (12:38)
Owen Egerton
Chapter 3: Toenail (21:50)
Chapter 4: Skull (36:32)
Season 1 has come to a close. Thank you to all our loyal listeners and brilliant guests who contributed. We are going on hiatus for a few months and will return with new guests and brand-new stories. In the meantime, please enjoy these weekly story packs for the kids. No interviews, Just stories.
Dan O'Brien
Chapter 1: Trash (00:01)
Chapter 2: Mask (11:05)
Benson & Moorhead
Chapter 3: Ladybug (20:42)
Chapter 4: Spider (28:36)