Crash Zoom

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

It's sad to say but this is our last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past year. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.

On this episode we discuss:

Our favorite stories from the last year

Marvel Leaves Georgia (WSJ)

Austin Butler is Healing (THR)

Spec Script Boom (No Film School)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

@slammie8

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

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Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

It's sad to say but this is our second to last episode. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the two weeks of the show.

On this episode we discuss:

The Voice Actor's AI Dilemma (404 Media)

WBD's Movie Quotas (Deadline)

Duffers leave Netflix for Paramount (The Wrap)

WGA Prepares for 2026 Bargaining (Variety)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

It's sad to say but this is one of our final episodes. It's been a wonderful run and we are so grateful for everyone who hast listened over the past 9 months. Be sure to follow Sammie and Aaron on social media to keep up with their work and please enjoy the last few weeks of the show.

On this episode we discuss:

Disney and AI (WSJ)

Paramount's New Leadership (Variety)

Seth MacFarlane on the Comedy Comeback (The Town)

Dude Perfect Movie (Bloomberg)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

Trump's AI Action Plan (White House)

Showrunner AI (Variety)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

Netflix hit animation film 'KPop Demon Hunters' (Business Insider)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

The Cherry Lane Theatre reopens thanks to A24 (NYTimes)

Metrograph Pictures Stops Releases (Indiewire)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

The Venice Film Festival 2025

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

Netflix Q2 Earnings (Indiewire)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

The early casualties of the Skydance-Paramount merger: Stephen Colbert and South Park (THR, Indiewire)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Crash Zoom! Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

We have a NEW FORMAT. Instead of covering 4-5 topics per episode we are now doing two episodes a week each covering one topic. It's leaner, meaner, but with the same hard-hitting context and analysis you've come to expect.

On this episode we discuss:

Laika Studios wants a Re-Brand but will it work? (Indiewire)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

Email us: [email protected]

Follow us on IG and Tiktok

@crashzoompodcast

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.