Last to Leave

Join hosts Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson as they explore the art of still photography on set with their guest, Elise Lockwood. From her early days as a ballerina to capturing cinematic moments behind the lens, Elise brings a unique eye, boundless enthusiasm, and genuine care to every project she touches.

You can follow Elise on Instagram here: @eliselockwoodphoto

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive into the world of location management with Julian Bivol as their guide! From his early days as a Location Marshall on Wonderwoman to his more recent work as an Assistant Location Manager on the third season of Heartstopper, Julian approaches each set with kindness, curiosity, and gratitude. With 10+ years in the locations department, Julian's career has been the very definition of those last to leave set. 

You can follow Julian Bivol on Instagram @julianbivol!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they step inside the heart of Sing Sing, a quietly radical, deeply human film starring Colman Domingo and a cast of formerly incarcerated men telling their own story. In Part Two of our two-part Sing Sing special, we’re joined by Second Assistant Director, Taylor Harris-Butler (@taylorharbu), who leads us through the 15,000 steps she took on set each day. 

With charm and good humor, Taylor has perfected the art of rushing people to ensure that the production moves smoothly. From her owning the mistakes she's made to her rallying cries to dive in and pursue your passions, Taylor has abundant wisdom to share from her time working on Sing Sing and beyond.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they step inside the heart of Sing Sing, a quietly radical, deeply human film starring Colman Domingo and a cast of formerly incarcerated men telling their own story. In Part One of our two-part Sing Sing special, we’re joined by costume designer Desira Pesta (@desirapesta), who helps us unpack the film’s layered beauty, one look at a time.

From sourcing prison uniforms to designing theatrical dreamscapes, Desira reveals how she built a wardrobe rooted in truth, care, and collaboration. We talk about the intimacy of fittings, the power of clothing to transform and transport, and what it means to honor real people through costume.

Plus, Desira shares what it was like to work with director Greg Kwedar and the cast inside the actual Sing Sing prison proving that costume design can be just as emotionally resonant as the script itself.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they fall headfirst into the distorted dreamlands of Osgood Perkins' films, Longlegs & The Monkey. In this episode, Zoey and Heather are guided by the co-editors of both movies, Greg Ng & Graham Fortin, on a journey to the heart of these twisted and oh so creative horror films. Whether you're a horror fanatic or just love to get into the weeds on building a sequence, this interview is definitely a gift from the church!

You can follow Greg at @greg_ng_editor & Graham at @grahamfo on Instagram!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they dive headfirst into the lush, chaotic, and achingly beautiful world of The Buccaneers—a show that stuns on every level, from its sweeping score to its corset-clad costumes and sun-drenched cinematography. And who better to lead the way than the sonic sorceresses behind the music? Composers Anna Phoebe and Aisling Brouwer—also known as the dream duo AVAWAVES—stop by to talk about building the show’s romantic, rebellious sound from the ground up.

We unpack the musical DNA of the series’ Gilded Age-meets-modern vibe, how they thread heartbreak and euphoria through a single chord, and why composing for female-led stories just hits harder. Plus, the duo drops some tiny hints about what’s coming in Season 2—so consider this your official spoiler warning.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they sit down with David Schlesinger (Set Decorator) and Jeanelle Marie (Assistant Set Decorator) to explore the worlds they helped build in the second season of Apple TV's hit show, Severance.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather get a peek behind the curtain at the triumphs and challenges of the set decoration department while creating the look of Lumon's testing floor, the Eagan mansion, and one very tricky vending machine. 

Yes, there are spoilers for Season 2 so be warned!

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they sit down with Sam Strauss (writer, creator, and showrunner) and Sylvia Warmer (post production supervisor) to dive into the making of Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar — the sharp, satirical series inspired by the wild true story of Belle Gibson.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather get the inside scoop on how the show was developed from concept to screen and the writing process behind it, building a full-fledged social media bible, and why media literacy matters now more than ever. It’s a juicy one.

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Philip Messina about his vision for creating the physical manifestation of Mr. Reed's darkest thoughts as the Production Designer on Heretic.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather learn all about Philip's dedication to championing a good story throughout his career on films like Erin Brockovich, Ocean's 11, The Hunger Games Franchise, Mother!, and of course, his first foray into horror - Heretic. 

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.

Welcome back for Season FOUR, film nerds!
If you’ve been with us since the beginning, thank you — we appreciate you SO much. And if you’re new here, welcome! We’re so happy to have you. This is a safe space for film lovers of all kinds.

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott and Zoey Danielson, as they kick off the season with a conversation with Bianca Butti (website, IMDB), the A Camera Operator behind the iconic visuals of Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.

In this episode, Zoey and Heather dive into what it really means to be an A Camera Operator, how some scenes were filmed like beautifully choreographed dances, and how they captured the unforgettable New Rochelle Ball POV scene (oh yeah — you know the one).

A big thank you to Lee Walls (@Unapologetical.lee on Instagram and @Lee_FinalVer on Twitter) for our amazing Logo, M.L. Abbott for our theme song and Cody Schlabaugh for our cover photo (website).

A special thanks to Breanna Benedict for being our incredible Social Media Coordinator (website)!  

We launched a companion newsletter to the podcast called First to Arrive! Subscribe here: lasttoleave.substack.com

You can keep up with all things Last to Leave here: 

@LastToLeavePodcast on Instagram & our website: lasttoleavepodcast.com

Become parasocial friends with us:
@Zoey_Nicole on Instagram 

@TheHAbbott on Instagram & Heather's Letterboxd.