I was so happy to have Declan Clifford as a guest on my podcast – in my opinion, he really deserves to be more in the spotlight 😉.
In this episode, he doesn’t have to stand in anyone’s shadow, because the stage is all his today!

We chat about how he feels being “the eternal runner-up,” and what it was like to finally play his first leading role in the Vertical “Pool Boy.”

Declan has played a wide variety of characters over the years — including quite a few villains — and he tells me how he prepares for those roles (because, as we all know, that’s so not his real-life personality!).

We also talk about what it was like for this Aussie to find his way around Los Angeles, how he deals with his natural accent in the Vertical world, and what helps him switch back into “private Declan” mode after long days on set or a big wrap and much more.

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In this episode, we’re heading to the other side of the world - all the way to Australia to meet Lisa! Many of you might know her as Vertical Drama Queen on Instagram, but she’s also the founder and driving force behind Team Cayman, the fan page dedicated to Cayman Cardiff and Daniel Jongma Fandom. 

Lisa is also a bit of a “victim” of the platforms’ clever marketing strategies — that’s how she ended up in the world of verticals and has been more or less stuck there ever since (just like so many other fans!).

We chat about what makes a good vertical in her eyes, which apps she loves to use to watch them, and how she ended up running fan pages for both Cayman and Daniel. She also tells me also about the three scripts she’s currently working on — hoping they’ll one day make it into vertical production and bring us, the audience, even better stories to enjoy.
The reviews on her Vertical Drama Queen page are open and honest — just like the interviews she does. Entertainment is guaranteed! She’s also part of the Monthly Recap group for this podcast.
How much time she spends on her fan pages every day, what her husband thinks about her constantly searching for shirtless pics of Cayman ;-) , and so much more — you’ll find out all about it in this podcast episode!

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THE LADIES AND I ARE BACK 😎 in a XXL Version!

With a fresh Recap for October and a special segment for Halloween where we tell you our Top 3 of werwolf/vampire ones 🧛‍♂️🐺
Do you want to hear the collective opinions of a few fans at once? Unvarnished, open, honest, and direct?
Then this monthly review episode is just right for you! I'll be reviewing the month of October with five ladies who are active in the vertical world.

@verticalviewweekly
@verticalfilmslover
@verticait
@realreeldrama
@i.love.verticals

We talk about verticals, apps, actors and actresses, and much more. Also about the good and bad things that have occupied us this month, speak openly about what we as an audience no longer want and where we see room for improvement.

We also decided to give @felix_merback a special award 😁

You wanna know for example the answers to the following questions?
- Actress of the month?
- Actor of the month?
- Vertical of the month?
- Why is @realreeldrama so worried about @kikifrags ?
- Which vertical you shouldn't watch right before going to bed in @i.love.verticals opinion?
- What makes @verticalviewweekly so obsessed?

Then you should definitely tune in and listen!
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Sandi, one of the admis of the Eric Guilmette Fandom, joins me for an episode to talk about, among other things, the officially crowned legend Eric Guilmette. We also discuss why she started this fandom, what her experiences with the audience crowd have been like, and what the day-to-day business of running such a fandom actually entails.
She also tells me when and how she first encountered the vertical space, if she felt into also in the Marketing trap, as well as how these verticals occasionally help her in some way in her daily life.
Are you wondering if, as an admin of the fandom, she only watches Eric's verticals or if others also find their way onto her phone display and why Sandi and I absolutely need to listen to Abba songs and crave shrimp after the episode, as well as much more, you can find out in this podcast episode. Enjoy!
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John Henry Richardson is a veteran in the vertical world. He's been involved in verticals as an actor almost from the very beginning, always playing a (grand)father role. He enriches the verticals with his sympathy, authenticity, and genuine wisdom, and our conversation today is just as humorous, diverse, and interesting.
When he first becomes aware of verticals in Vietnam, he knows full well that this new format will sooner or later captivate the rest of the world. 
Why does he love filming verticals so much? What he's experienced in his long acting career? And why he can't drink American beer anymore? You'll learn all this and much more in this entertaining episode with my dream grandfather for life.
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Given her young age, Cailin Peluso is probably one of the most pregnant women in such a short time in the Vertical Space. After all, she now boasts a proud 22 children. :-)
After her first role at the age of three, it became clear to her that her goals lay squarely in leading roles, ideally in Hollywood. So, she didn't hesitate for long and, after graduating from high school, moved to Hollywood on her own and without any concrete plans for her future acting career.
After initially finding the whole thing a little weird when she entered the vertical space as a corpse, we can all be very grateful that she gave it another chance after a few months. Because now she's a successful lead in several verticals. However, she's been pigeonholed as a pregnant woman, which isn't exactly her favorite.
It's time for producers to see the young, talented actress as more than just a dependent pregnant woman. We chat about what roles she'd like to take on (without being pregnant).
She also tells me why Apple Boxes are often used when shooting her verticals, that her grandma is a big vertical fan and what she doesn't like about the role women are playing in most of the verticals. 
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The best cure for a bad day? - Definitely Adam Chisnall! His Instagram Reels consistently delight countless people and bring a smile to their faces. The same goes for his appearances in various verticals. In countless supporting roles, he embodies everything from a serious assistant to a humorous supporter.
He would be the perfect lead for a wonderful comedy or parody vertical. It's never boring with him, and this podcast episode is no exception. We chat about his journey through stand-up comedy, his career in acting, and other artistic experiences.
Why is he the Kim Kardashian of the vertical world? Hear what he thinks is time for the vertical world, what he's sometimes fed up with, and why he sometimes doesn't have many kind words to say about the topic of "actor pay."
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It's time for the next episode of Fantalk and for some @realreeldrama in my Podcast 😁 
There is no one better to do this than Meagan herself.
She landed in this vertical world via a somewhat sad path and has now truly established herself, having seen more than a thousand verticals. Her manner, just like her reviews, is open and honest and that's what makes her so likeable.
What we think about various things as an audience, what we sometimes find ridiculous and how Gio De Val @giodeval and Nick (F)Ritacco @nick.ritacco come to a personal declaration of love, you can find out, as well as so much more, in this podcast episode.
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In this episode I welcome the actress Miah Green, who, as we discover, could be my Vertical daughter 😉 The young artist tells me openly and honestly what she loves about this Vertical Space, how it is to find her way around in intimate scenes at such a young age and what exactly it is that makes her so addicted to verticals.
She tells me how she feels about having to learn so much text and what other challenges she occasionally encounters in the Vertical World.
A big point at our chat is the very important thing in life - Food :-) She loves peanutbutter/jelly sandwich and has a great tactic to get this in China. 
Why we don't need men to survive? Or what are the thoughts about being a entagonist in a Vertical? The answers to this and much more you here in this episode. 
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Zane Claudio is known as the bad guy in the vertical scene. The super-likable and always-smiling actor has so far appeared in almost exclusively evil roles. This naturally means that he has almost perfected the character of the evil in verticals.
What does Zane himself think about almost always playing the role of a villain? Wouldn't he prefer to play the highly sought-after and popular billionaire CEO in a romantic drama?
And what's it like when you spend all day playing the villain on set and then have to learn the lines for the next day? Is it even possible to slip out of the villain's skin, or does it keep you trapped?
We also chat about Zane's "to watch list" when it comes to movies, what music he likes to listen to privately, and how he manages this fast pace and large number of vertical shoots so well.
And then, of course, there's the all-important question that might tip the scales in the conversation and ultimately the relationship: pineapple on pizza - yes or no?
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Do you want to hear the collective opinions of a few fans at once? Unvarnished, open, honest, and direct?
Then this monthly review episode is just right for you! I'll be reviewing the month of September with six ladies who are active in the vertical world.
@verticalviewweekly
@verticalfilmslover
@verticait
@verticaldramaqueen
@verticaldramaqueen
@i.love.verticals
We talk about verticals, apps, actors and actresses, and much more. Also about the good and bad things that have occupied us this month, speak openly about what we as an audience no longer want and where we see room for improvement.
You wanna know the answers to the following questions?
- Actress of the month?
- Actor of the month?
- Vertical of the month?
- Platform/App of the month?
Then you should definitely tune in and listen!
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Dan Lowenstein is a multi - award winning Film director known for his dynamic and thought provoking style. Dan has worked with an eclectic group of creatives from well known comedians to chart topping pop stars. But Dan's real passion is in narrative story telling, he is drawn to moments of realism and is inspired by everyday naturalist events. He comes from a professional dance background and uses his physical knowledge to help tell stories in innovative ways using a selection of powerful cinematic tools.
After initially being respectful of vertical filmmaking, he says he has settled into it after ten projects and enjoys constantly taking on new vertical challenges in a wide variety of countries. He's brimming with new, inspiring ideas and has wonderful location and genre visions that we chat about in this podcast episode.
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Caitlyn aka Verticait joins me as a guest. She's only been active in the vertical space since this year, but she's all the more intense for it. With her reviews, she openly and honestly evaluates verticals, and that's exactly what we do in this podcast episode too!
We talk bluntly about what's going wrong in some verticals, where we definitely still see weaknesses in them, and what we sometimes find simply ridiculous. But we also discuss the serious side of the business, talk about absolute no-gos, and our secret favorites for "Vertical of the Year."
How many platforms does she currently have installed on her phone? Where does she treat herself to an annual membership, and why we see an urgent need for a "detail manager" on set? We discuss all this and much more in this episode!
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Actress Molly Anderson is one of the few in the Vertical World who plays both -  the kind, loving wife and the villain who can't be trusted in any way. A woman with many facets and stories.
We talk completely honestly and unvarnished about life as an actress in the Vertical World. Whether life is truly Hollywood-like with glitz and glamour or sometimes deals more with real (unpleasant) facts.
Would you like to know where Molly sees difficulties in producing and publishing verticals? What figures are important in this regard? - And as always, it’s all about money. 💰
She talks about why every beginning was difficult in the film industry, and why the occasional white lie was necessary and more.
You'll find out exclusively in this episode.
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In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Thomas King for a chat about the Vertical world. He immersed himself in this universe relatively early on and has, as a result, had a few experiences with it.
We talk openly and honestly about, among other things, which stories we both find a bit superfluous and overused, and why we'd both like to see a Western Vertical.
How many towel drops has he had in a Vertical career? And why does he see himself as a potential Oscar candidate? - You can find out all this and much more in this podcast episode.
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In today's episode, I'm joined by an award-winning director and producer - Matt Macedo! The official Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking knew early on that his place was behind the camera and that he could create wonderful things for entertainment with his self-described "daydreams."
However, the director, considered by many to be a "werewolf producer," has already brought so many more wonderful stories in the vertical world from script to life and has even written a few scripts of his own that he dreams of bringing to life.
He talks about his experiences on set, as well as his journey into the vertical industry.
And where exactly does the Titanic fit into all his stories? - You'll hear all this and much more in this episode.
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What would the verticals be without the audience and fans? - Exactly - Nothing! That's why I also conduct conversations with fans.
First up is Bianca, founder of the ua_actors_and_actresses_fandom. A Fandom for all the actors from Ukraine. She has made it her mission to become a voice for the actors who, despite everything, produce verticals under the most difficult conditions during the war.
She puts a lot of work into her daily life, which she does with love and passion, ensuring that the actors in Ukraine are seen and heard.
What the verticals mean to her and her daily life, and why this work is so important to her? - Find out in today's episode.

You can find and support Bianca's work on the following channels (like and share):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ua_actors_and_actresses_fandom
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ua_actors_and_actresses_fandom
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mH85TKv7WK

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Today, my guest is the young actress Haylie Hansen from Vancouver, Canada.
She's an actress in both - the horizontal and vertical worlds. In today's episode, she explains why she hasn't filmed a vertical since February, why she is currently not allowed to and why she's definitely hoping to return to those sets.
We also talk about what it's like to film verticals with an actor as her partner and cope with this stressful time together.
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In this episode the fantastic actor and writer Michael Vaccaro joins me for a Talk. A talk about dreams, visions, lifetime goals and the future of the Verticals we assume.
Also we are talking about the childhood dream to be a performer in the middle of New York City and why his mother played a key role in his career.
Want to know which countries in Europe you should definitely visit? Michael Vaccaro has some exclusive travel tips in this podcast episode that you shouldn't miss ;-)
Why I'm becoming his German PA? - That's a whole different story. Michael Vaccaro - born to perform
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Let's get started!
And there couldn't be anyone better suited to start with than Roberta Sparta! Producer and owner of Sparta Productions (https://www.instagram.com/spartaproductions_/). She enlightens me about the people needed behind the camera to bring a vertical script to life. We also talk about what we think about so many platforms and a few scripts.
Wishes for the future of Verticals? - Roberta tells me hers from the perspective of a producer.
We're also making a deal in case I win the lottery. What's that? - Check it out and Tune in.
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