Buddies Without Borders

On episode#24, Chris sits down with his longtime friend Joe for an in-depth discussion of the creation and editing of Chris’s fan-fiction/novelization project ‘Redux of the Jedi.’ They discuss Jedi philosophy, character arcs, Star Wars fandom, and more! • The music at the end of the episode is ‘Vader’s Redemption.’ Check out Charity Navigator

With Chris off sick, Stevie solo hosts this mini-episode and brings in some friends to keep it interesting. In an informal chat with her writing-producing partner, Joan Macbeth, and composer and sound designer Jean Tejkel, the ladies talk about career journeys and get into some behind-the-scenes of Honestly Charlotte.

Episode#22 is a Very Special Episode! Chris & Stevie interview EACH OTHER about their work and their histories as creative people, covering everything from early adventures through upcoming projects!   Stevie's website! -Honestly Charlotte - Chris's website! -Redux of the Jedi ... Please consider supporting your local food bank or Amnesty International.

In episode #21 of The Talent Crush Chat Show, Stevie and Chris discuss the proper order of holiday celebrations (no overlap!) before diving into a veritable vat of comedy. They cover Stevie’s attendance at a live taping of Comedy Bang Bang, Chris’s enjoyment of Josh Gondelman’s book Nice Try, the wonders to be discovered up Schitt’s Creek, and whether comedy specials - or really any two things - should be compared. Plus much more!   Pictures of the cast and theatre of the CBB show in Vancouver that Stevie attended! [Photo Credit: Lauren Lapkus’s Instagram] - Comedy Bang Bang - Andy Daly on the Dead Authors Podcast Part 1 and Part 2 - Dan Mangan - Schitt’s Creek - The “Alexis says ‘David’” compilation that we borrowed for this episode. [Thanks to Steven Wood on YouTube.] - Our episode from last year with Carla Cackowski wherein she talks about Catherine O’Hara - Capote and Infamous - Articles about workplace productivity that Chris referenced: 21 HOURS: THE CASE FOR A SHORTER WORKING WEEK & Microsoft tried a 4-day work week — and productivity soared - Josh Gondelman – Nice Try - Jenny Slate – Stage Fright - Greg Gulman – The Great Depresh Please consider donating to the following worthy organizations: - SAYes - WWF (Not the wrestling one!) (the *aminals* one!)

It's our 20th episode! Chris & Stevie chat about comic books, auteur filmmaking, the pink tax, all kinds of podcasts (that you can listen to AFTER you finish this one) and much more! Visit https://talentcrushchatshow.tumblr.com for show notes and more! Please consider supporting Heifer International and the Detroit Creativity Project.

On episode#19, Stevie and Chris talk about a wide variety of things including (but by no means limited to) fake brand names, scary movies, Fleabag, Unbelievable, GLOW, Geena Davis, Between Two Ferns, and why Tom Hanks might make a perfect Bond Villain. Please consider supporting Oxfam and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

On episode#18, Chris & Stevie eschew their regular format for a wide-ranging chat about geography & demonyms, the show Party Down, Brigid Quinn novels, Pete Holmes’ book Comedy Sex God, and much more! They take a take a detour through the myriad Law & Order series(s) and then ask, ‘Where’d you go, Bernadette?’ Please consider supporting Conservation International & Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres

On episode #17, Stevie & Chris talk about reading & writing books, auditions, and how it’s an honor just to be nominated. Then they take a trip to Wernham Hogg and Dunder Mifflin to explore both the UK and US versions of The Office!   Please consider supporting these organizations: • RAICES • Witness to Innocence

On episode#16, Stevie and Chris chat about Jessica Jones, Fleabag, the MarbleLympics, and characters breaking the fourth Wall. Then they continue their LA adventure with the man of many voices himself, Hal Lublin, to discuss voiceover, podcasting, pursuing a creative career while holding down a day job, and much more!   Hal Lublin Links! Website, Twitter, Instagram We Got This Tights & Fights The Thrilling Adventure Hour Welcome to Night Vale   Jennifer Kelley Lublin JennKL Instagram Carter Parton Rogers   Please consider supporting these organizations: The Project Limelight Society Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America

On episode #15 of the Talent Crush Chat Show, Chris & Stevie talk about left coast weather, birds, partners in crime, and the work of Kevin Pollack, and then they present the second half of their conversation with the wonderful Janet Varney!  JV talks about her time as a production assistant, her early acting roles, getting recognized in public, improv team synergy, and much more! Janet Varney links! • Website, Twitter, Instagram • The JV Club Podcast • Fortune Rookie • Voyage to the Stars • Theme Park Improv • The Workjuice Players   Rabia Chaudry: Website, Twitter The Undisclosed Podcast:  Website, Twitter     Check out Kevin Pollak’s fantastic book ‘How I Slept My Way to the Middle’ Enjoy Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show on YouTube or Earwolf!     Please consider supporting these organizations: • The National Network of Abortion Funds • The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust   MISCELLANEA: • Mr. Meepmeep • ‘The Sexy Lamp Test’ coined by Kelly Sue DeConnick