The Solo Podcast
Have you ever stayed for the credits? There’s a lot more jobs in the movie industry other than the actors, writers & directors. On The Solo Podcast we’ll interview professional filmmakers about their unique jobs. Tune in to find out what they do, how they do it and most importantly, how did they start working in the industry? We’ll also review films/tv/music and other art related subjects in a special segment entitled, “Art Appreciation” - Hosted by Jonny Diaz
Episodes
25 episodes
The Bikeriders - Film Discussion: w/ Casey Lock
Host Jonny Diaz is joined by filmmaker Casey Lock (Method Madness). Join them as they discuss, The Bikeriders, the latest film directed by Jeff Nichols. They analyze the film's themes of brotherhood, rebellion, and the American dream, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:08:50
Brenda Blair - Line Producer (Film & TV)
Join host Jonny Diaz as he welcomes Producer, Brenda Blair. Brenda delves into her journey as a filmmaker, sharing insights from her previous pojects and the challenges she faced along the way. She highlights the importance on how her unique pe...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:09:30
Jenifer Yeuroukis - What is an Intimacy Coordinator?
Ever wonder how sex and other intimate scenes are filmed for movies and TV? Is there a job designated to just choreographing that? How do you do that and where do you even begin? Join host Jonny Diaz as he invites Jennifer Yeuroukis, an Intimac...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:35:37
Mark Todd Osborne - Film Colorist - (It Follows, Capote, Scrambled & more)
Ever wonder what it takes to color a film or how to get paid for it? Host Jonny Diaz sits down with veteran Film Colorist, Mark Todd Osborne as he shares his years of experience coloring such films as, It Follows, CAPOTE
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:32:11
Andrew Toth - Film & TV Agent (Above Below the Line Agency)
How do you find proper representation in the film industry? Join host, Jonny Diaz as he sits down with Andrew Toth of Above Below The Line Agency. Andrew created his own agency where he represents several positions and crew membe...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:53
Tiffany Topol - Singer/Producer - #ArtAppreciation
Host Jonny Diaz welcomes Singer/Producer/Grouch Tiffany Topol as they talk about her new album "Sophomore Effort". Labeled as Album of the year b...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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58:47
Shauna Sanders - Production Coordinator (Film & TV)
How does a film production office work? And what do they do?Find out as host Jonny Diaz interviews his former boss Shauna Sanders and a former Production Coordinator. Shauna worked on some incredible films such as, I...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:07:49
Greg Guzik - 1st Assistant Director (For Westworld, Farrelly Brother Films & More)
What does a 1st Assistant Director do on set?Find out as host, Jonny Diaz interviews long time 1st A.D. Greg Guzik. Greg has worked on major shows and films such as, Westworld, Me Myself & Irene, Fever Pitch, Zach Stone is Gonna...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:32:47
Bianca Gisselle - Songwriter/Artist
Bianca Gisselle (singer/songwriter/actress) sits down with host Jonny Diaz to discuss her creative process. Follow Bianca Gisselle on Youtube/
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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51:51
Jesse Bontreger - Film & TV Coordinator
On this episode of The Solo Podcast, host Jonny Diaz interviews Film & TV Coordinator Jesse Bontreger. We learn how he got his start in the film industry. And how he moved up fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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51:21
Adam Chambers - Chief Lighting Technician (for Oppenheimer, Nope, & more)
What is a gaffer and how do you become one?Just ask Adam Chambers, the Chief Lighting Technician who's quickly become Hoyte Van Hoytema's right hand man. He's worked with some of the top DP's in the world and has some of the most incredible...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:26:33
Film Review: "Fleishman Is in Trouble" (Hulu) - #ArtAppreciation
Host Jonny Diaz reviews the TV Mini-Series, Fleishman is in Trouble. Starring, Jesse Eisenberg, Libby Epstein, Calire Danes Adam Brody and more.Based one a book by
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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7:01
Film Review: Crazy Rich Asians & Focus w/ Jack Keslow - #ArtAppreciation
Join host Jonny Diaz as he welcomes Jack Keslow to review the films: Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Focus (2015). Find out why we chose these films and if they were watching!
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:49
Who is Jack Keslow? - How a Camera Rental House Works
In every major movie production, you need to rent gear. No other rental gear is more important on set than the camera!Join host Jonny Diaz as he interviews Jack Keslow of Keslow Camera...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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22:34
Starr Wise - Pole Dancing at 74 - #ArtAppreciation
At 74 years old, pole dancer Starr Wise has no signs of slowing down. In fact, she's just getting started. After recently performing to a sold out crowd in Los Angeles, Wise is looking to keep pursing her pole dancing game despite what th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:59
2023 Oscars Picks + The Whale & The Father - Film Review
On this episode of Art Appreciation, host Jonny Diaz makes his picks for the 2023 Academy Awards. He also reviews the film, The Whale and The Father . Two wonderful films that aren't for the faint of heart. *Spoile...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:24
Marvin Villa - Starting in the Camera Department
Ever wonder how to get your start into the Camera Department?Join host Jonny Diaz as he interviews Marvin Villa who is just starting his journey into the camera department.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:29
Jason Economus - On Acting - #ArtAppreciation
Actor Jason Economus sits down with host Jonny Diaz to discuss their film 20 Something. The film is about a man who writes a love letter to all the women he dated while in his 20s. Jason also discusses his philosophy on acting. Watch t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:43
Caleb Duffy - How do you become a Producer?
What does a Producer actually do? And how do you become one? Caleb Duffy started his career as an intern for the sound department on the film,"Man on the Moon" starring Jim Carrey. After years of working in the Location...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:34
Frank Escobedo - What is a Prop Master? (Part 2 of 2)
What happens when an actor wants to keep their prop?How does product placement work?What happens when your director wants you to print fake money?We dive back in to part 2 of our interview with retired Prop Master Frank Escob...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:31
Frank Escobedo - What is a Prop Master? (Part 1 of 2)
How do you join the prop department? Ask Frank Escobedo. Frank is a retired prop master but back in the day, he worked on some incredible shows including: Deadwood, The Closer, The Lucy Show, Buck Rogers in the 25th Cen...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:28
Film Review: "Flubber" (1997) - #ArtAppreciation
Was Flubber a good film? No...Not really. But movies are hard to make and surely there's at least one good thing about it right? Yup. Join host Jonny Diaz as he reveals the one good thing about Flubber #ArtAppreciation.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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7:37
Steve Gehrke - What is a Script Supervisor?
Ever wonder what a Script Supervisor does on set?Tune in and find out as host Jonny Diaz interviews Steve Gehrke who has worked on such films as: The Dark Knight Trilogy, Euphoria, Inception, Tenet, Yellowstone, Reno 911, Oppenheimer &a...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:09
Bitter, Sweet - The making of a short film
Host Jonny Diaz talks about the making of his newest short film, "Bitter, Sweet"Now streaming on Youtube and www.SoloPictureStudios.com. "Bitter, Sweet" is a short film about a man that decides to give away a box of items, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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11:25
The Solo Podcast (Introduction)
Have you ever stayed for the credits? There’s a lot more jobs in the movie industry other than the actors, writers & directors. On The Solo Podcast we’ll interview professional filmmakers about their unique jobs. Tune in to find out what th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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2:24