Filmmaker Brandon Guiles joins us for a laid-back sesh where we talk creative struggles, favorite stoner flicks, why $50K cameras aren't worth it (yet), and swap spooky stories—including the time a ghost allegedly haunted our studio. We also touch on improv acting, cannabis paranoia, and the magic of bad horror movies. Whether you're lighting up or just chilling out, this episode is one big vibe.

🕒 Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:00 🎁 Gifted Vapes & Filmmaking Introductions We kick things off with a vape review and welcome indie filmmaker Brandon Guiles.

02:01 - 05:30 🎬 Low-Budget Filmmaking & DSLR Struggles From gear shame to planetarium screenings, we vent about the DIY grind.

05:31 - 09:15 🍿 Stoner Movie Favorites Puff Puff Pass, Jay & Silent Bob, The Big Lebowski—stoner movie culture gets its flowers.

09:16 - 14:30 📺 Comedy & Cartoons Why Brandon prefers American Dad over South Park and how nostalgia affects our taste.

14:31 - 18:10 🩸 Horror Opinions & Art the Clown Terrifier, Halloween 3, and the gore vs. story debate.

18:11 - 21:30 📽️ Behind the Scenes of ‘Lower Spirits’ Brandon shares how the mockumentary-style show came together and why improv works best.

21:31 - 25:00 🎭 Acting Tips for Non-Actors How improv makes for realer moments and why stage actors need to tone it down on camera.

25:01 - 29:00 👻 Ghost Shows & Studio Hauntings Skepticism meets spooky with tales from our own allegedly haunted studio.

29:01 - 31:30 🧠 Cannabis Paranoia vs. Self-Awareness Fireworks, windows, and the fine line between high and haunted.

31:31 - End 🙌 Wrap-Up Brandon reflects on the episode, and we tease what’s next.