Let's talk about Verticals

At the beginning of my personal Vertical-watch journey, I actually avoided werewolf and vampire Verticals because they felt a little too fancy for me 😅🧛‍♀️🐺
Until my today’s podcast guest Brooke Moltrum — together with Nick Ritacco — completely pulled me in with Fated to My Forbidden Vampire ✨
I’m really excited to talk with Brooke about her very first steps into the Vertical space, how she even ended up becoming part of this industry, and what turned out to be one of the biggest learning curves for her in the beginning 🎬
Brooke also loves looking behind the camera and diving into the entire production process of a Vertical. So we also talk about topics like the buzz around click numbers 📈, storylines ✍️, post-production 🎞️ and where we personally see weaknesses and room for improvement in the current Vertical world.
And when it comes to characters? Brooke is incredibly versatile 👏
 Thankfully, she’s not being boxed into just one type of role — she can play the sweet and lovable female lead just as convincingly as the calculating and manipulative antagonist 😈✨
Besides her time in musical theater — where she also performed in 2025 🎭🎶 — Brooke would absolutely love to show off her singing skills in a Vertical one day. (Although, according to her, the extra super-professional dancing could probably be skipped 😂)And trust me… you’ll definitely want to hear who she thinks would be PERFECT for the male lead role 👀🔥
After appearing in so many Verticals, Brooke has gained a huge amount of experience, learned a lot, and changed many things along the way.Ever wondered why Brooke almost always crosses her legs when sitting in a Vertical scene? 🤔
 Or why she sometimes intentionally covers parts of her face during filming? 🎥You’ll hear all of that — and so much more — in this wonderful, relaxed and super fun conversation 💫
Enjoy listening! 🎧❤️
Some Verticals with Brooke Moltrum:
99 Chances of Love (Kalos TV)Alpha's Love Captive (MyDrama)Torn Between the Cole Brothers (Shorts)Boss, Your Executive Secretary Has Resigned (Dramabox)I Love You More Than Life (Reelshort)

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🎙️ It’s time for a new episode featuring someone from the audience side of the Vertical world! This time, I sat down with Sanne from Vertical World Girl. ✨

Many of you probably already know Sanne and have watched one or two of her interviews with people from the Vertical space. But today, it’s finally her turn to be interviewed 😄

Just like me, Sanne entered the Vertical world in 2023 and — like so many of us — got hooked after watching a ReelShort show. She first started out creating reviews before later launching her own interview series. Since then, her work has become an essential part of the Vertical community. 🎬

Of course, we also talk about the kinds of Vertical storylines and genres that instantly make her tune out 👀, which actors and actresses she especially enjoys watching, and whether she prefers subscriptions or spending coins on Verticals 💸

Over time, Sanne has spoken with many actors and actresses, mainly to learn more about the Vertical industry, behind-the-scenes insights, and what it’s really like working on these productions. Does she still have dream guests for her interview format? She reveals it in this episode 👀✨

We also discuss how much time she invests daily into her Vertical page, what can sometimes feel exhausting or demotivating, and why the whole experience is still so incredibly fun and rewarding ❤️

You should definitely tune into this episode if you want another audience perspective on all things Verticals and some exclusive BTS stories from the lives of two Vertical interviewers 🎧✨

Have fun listening! 💫

If you don’t always get offered the roles you truly want to play, then sometimes you simply start writing your own Vertical Scripts — and that’s exactly what Robert Keefe decided to do. 🎬✨I had the chance to sit down with the actor, writer, and producer to talk about creativity in all its different forms.
Among other things, Robert has already been offered elder roles before (which honestly makes absolutely no sense to me 😄), even though he would much rather bring realistic and emotionally grounded Vertical stories to life together with his friends. That’s why last summer he decided to write his very first own Vertical Script — and if everything goes according to plan, it should be released before the end of the year. We’re definitely excited to see it. 👀
Besides writing, Robert has portrayed many different kinds of characters and has made a strong impression both as a villain 😈 and as the nice guy ✨. What helps him maintain a healthy work-life balance no matter what role he’s playing? He shares it with you in this episode. 🎧
Robert also immediately loved my idea of funding my own Verticals one day with a lottery win. 😄 And when I asked him whether I could cast him in multiple projects someday — maybe even with a small discount 😉 — he definitely didn’t say no. One of his biggest dreams would be to shoot in Europe and ideally even play a British character. And if all of that could happen in a James Bond-style story? That would be the ultimate jackpot for him. 🎥🇬🇧🍸
Happiness and mental balance are incredibly important to Robert, and he truly doesn’t take many things in life for granted. ❤️“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
 — Kurt Vonnegut ✨
With that being said — enjoy today’s episode! :-)
Some Verticals with Robert Keefe
Prison Break: Don't Mess with My Daughter (Dramawave)Plus Size Plus Love (Dramabox)Stole Your Alpha for Revenge (Kalos TV)Oops! Reborn Heiress Runs Wild (Momeshort)Falling for a Superstar 2 (Alta TV)
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You’ll find pure female empowerment in this episode, because I’m joined by the wonderful actress Rachel Beth Jackson. ✨🎙️
I had the opportunity to talk with her about the many XXL storylines in Verticals, since those are unfortunately the kinds of roles the plus-size actress has been cast in most often. Rachel gives exclusive insights into what it feels like to dive into stories like these, what can sometimes be difficult for her as a confident woman, and what both of us hope to see from future storylines of this kind. 🎬
Rachel comes from theater, still loves teaching acting classes to children 🎭, and has now also started writing her own Vertical Scripts — stories where it doesn’t matter whether the role is played by a plus-size actress or someone with a slimmer body type, because there are so many more stories to tell than constantly focusing on appearance alone.
What does she want to see more of in Verticals? Powerful female roles 💥, strong female friendships 👯‍♀️ with a little bit of RomCom energy 💕, and hopefully someday filming in Europe as well. There’s still so much left to discover in the Vertical space.
When she’s not on set, she loves starting her day with journaling ✍️, squeezing in a gym session if there’s time 💪, and most importantly enjoying long walks with her dog 🐶. Rainy weather? No problem at all — for Rachel, that’s actually the perfect atmosphere to switch off, breathe fresh air, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. 🌧️🍃
This conversation is filled with positive energy, thoughtful discussions about certain Vertical storylines, and genuinely interesting perspectives. You should definitely give it a listen. 🎧✨
Some Verticals with Rachel Beth Jackson
XL Stands for Xtra Love (Reelshort)Love Again, My Hockey Superstar (ShortMax)When Memory Refuses to Let Her Go (Goodshort)Sexy Principals bloody game (Momeshort)When Love Returns (Flickreels)
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Want to know what it really means to have a “Creative Conversation”? Then this podcast episode with Marc Cotter @marccotter is exactly for you. 🎙️✨ This episode is overflowing with creative ideas — although I’ll probably still need a lottery win to actually produce all of them. 😄
 Since Marc also writes Vertical Scripts and has already sold three of them, I immediately put him to work on turning Teig’s and my idea for “Dr. Heartbeat, please help me!” into actual words. 😉 So @teig.sadhana I'm on it 😎
What would someone change about their appearance for the perfect Vertical role? Marc, for example, would dye his hair black or even shave it off completely. After he showed me two photos from his “long hair era,” I honestly have zero doubts anymore. 😂
We talk about his must-haves on set 🎬, why I should absolutely cast him in one of the Verticals I discovered myself, where certain storylines have major weaknesses, and why some roles and stories aren’t always that fulfilling for actors.
Besides acting and writing, Marc is also passionate about music 🎶 and is about to release an EP — so of course I couldn’t resist testing the waters a little for “Michaela’s Soundgarden.” 🌿🎵
And first impressions? Just as important in the Vertical world as they are during recording sessions. 🎧
 Since that first impression worked so naturally and effortlessly between us, it only makes sense that such a harmonious episode came out of it.Enjoy listening! 💫
Some Verticals with Marc Cotter
I Don't Want Any of You Three (@dramabox_us)No Mercy for the Cuckoo (@netshortdrama)Raised by the Thief Who Stole My Life (@flareflowapp)Fake Princess Diary (@dramabox_official)After His Affair I Slept with His Best Friend (@flareflowapp)
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🎙️ Today’s podcast episode gets a little furry! While my dog Dion quietly makes himself known in the background, my guest Kerttu Karon gets a surprise visit from her cat right in the middle of our recording. 🐶🐱
Born and raised in Estonia, Kerttu brings a lovely European flair to this episode as we talk about her journey into acting and how it eventually led her to Los Angeles ten years ago. Her very first role in a vertical series? A banquet scene right away — so she immediately knew what kind of industry she was stepping into. 😉
To balance out the stress and fast pace of filming, the certified yoga teacher teaches yoga classes whenever her schedule allows. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨Kerttu is incredibly grateful for every opportunity she gets as an actress. From playing villains to portraying the complete opposite, she has already explored many different characters. Why does she often get cast as the villain? She believes her slightly cooler European accent may have something to do with it. Still, she would absolutely love to play more warm-hearted and lovable characters in the future. 🎭
As a true family person, she would also love to shoot more projects in Europe to stay closer to her loved ones — and ideally combine that with deeper storylines and stronger character development. ❤️
We talk about all of this and so much more from the vertical space in today’s episode.Enjoy listening! 🎧
Some Verticals with Kerttu Karon:
Mr.Walker, You're Out (Honey Reels)Divorced Commissioner Strikes Back (Dramawave)My Scar, His Debt to Pay (Reelshort)The Last Gambling God (Playlet)She Took My Daughter, I Watched in Silence (Kalos TV)
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🎙️ In today’s episode, Shayne Davis @thefakeshaynedavis takes us along on his journey through the Vertical space so far. Although he’s still relatively new to the industry, he made an impressive start right away — after filming his very first Vertical, he immediately received offers for five more projects. 🚀

What matters most to him despite the growing success? Staying authentic and never losing sight of what truly matters. Because of his own life experiences, Shayne is also deeply passionate about helping others, especially through his work with recovering addicts and at-risk youth ❤️

What’s it like filming with kids? According to Shayne: multitasking at its finest 😂 From playing the “Daddy role” on camera to stepping into a “Big Brother role” between scenes.

One thing he would love to see more of in Verticals? Stronger villains 😈 He feels antagonist characters often lose too quickly to the hero and lack real depth. More complexity could make the stories even more engaging. He’d also love to see more variety in genres — especially comedy 🎭 and a truly great western 🤠

Like many viewers, Shayne is also tired of repetitive banquet scenes 🍷 and characters constantly being portrayed as weak until the very end. He believes audiences want to see confidence, growth, and real strength 💪

Horror movies for breakfast? Absolutely 🍿👻�And as a true pizza lover 🍕 (pineapple NOT allowed 😅), Shayne also refuses to take on roles in storylines that already exist on the market. His goal is to bring more originality, variety, and entertainment to his fans.

A fun, honest, and inspiring conversation with someone who truly understands what it means to fight against being labeled as “weak” — and who passionately stands for strength, change, and new beginnings ✨

Some Verticals with Shayne Davis:

Baby Wants Her Hockey Daddy (@dramabox_official)
Emily in Her Glow-Up Era After Ex's Out (@goodshortdrama)
Tell Me What You Want (@dramawave_official)
Villains Beware Mommy Punches Hard (@goodshortdrama)
From Dumped Wife to Christmas Billionaire (@dramabox_official)

It’s time to talk to the man who has been pulling the strings behind the camera on so many verticals: Dylan Vox 🎬🏴‍☠️
For “Kiss of the Pirate King,” (Release on May 8 on MyDrama) Dylan went all out when it came to location scouting after Scotty playfully teased him with the pitch and brought him into the production for MyDrama. From not just one but two pirate ships to dungeons and even a castle — this production has it all. And Dylan wouldn’t be Dylan if he couldn’t turn even the most impossible situations into something truly cinematic ✨
Productions are always passion projects for him, and you can feel that dedication in every detail. Backed by an amazing production team and a strong creative vision, Dylan knows how to create something unforgettable. His own acting experience also gives him a unique perspective behind the camera 🎭
We talk about why Emma and Nick were the perfect lead casting choices, the challenges the team faced during the shooting of “Kiss of the Pirate King,” and whether Dylan would be ready for a second pirate vertical… - Hell yes ⚓🔥
Dylan also shares how his collaboration with MyDrama started, what he loves most about the platform and the team behind it, and which verticals they’ve already created together.
And of course, I couldn’t resist asking the important question: how much money would I actually need for a vertical pilot based on my own vision with a European shooting location so Dylan could turn it into something magical? (Without a banquet scene, obviously 😂)So after my future lottery win, discovering a hidden billionaire, or winning a quiz show… you all better be ready for what’s coming next. 
One episode full of creativity, big visions, behind-the-scenes stories, and lots of laughter you definitely don’t want to miss 🎙️✨
Some Verticals Dylan Vox directed:
Kiss of the Pirate King (MyDrama) Romancing the Star (MyDrama)Swapped Bodies with My Secret Crush (MyDrama)Highs-Stakes Heartthrob (MyDrama)Love, Lies and a Dead Tycoon (MyDrama)
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A true Vertical Queen is my guest today: Emma Reinagel 👑✨
The action, adventure, and fighting enthusiast shines not only in werewolf verticals but also in “Kiss of the Pirate King”— and she’s nothing short of a queen in these stories. Her performances are genuinely captivating, and what makes her stand out even more is how often she portrays characters who evolve into powerful, unstoppable women. And honestly… we love that 💥🔥
Like many actors, Emma initially found the world of verticals a bit unfamiliar. After her first shoot, she even came across some werewolf ads and thought they were kind of… weird 😄 — until she ended up starring in one herself and fully stepping into that space.
Beyond acting, Emma is also a producer, which gives her a unique perspective on both sides of the camera 🎬 She actively watches her own verticals to reflect on her performance, learn from them, and understand the post-production process better — always striving to grow and improve.
While filming “Romancing the Star” with Dylan Vox, she first heard about plans for a pirate vertical. So when she was eventually cast as the lead in “Kiss of the Pirate King,” her excitement was huge ⚓🏴‍☠️ At the same time, she admits she had a few concerns — mainly because, as she puts it, there have been a couple of… clumsy moments on set before 😅
If there’s ever a sequel, the wishes are already clear: Nick Ritacco wants more rum 🥃, and Emma definitely wants more weapons and fight scenes ⚔️🔥
 Scotty, you might want to add that to your notes! Maybe even plan a deliberate “falling overboard” moment for Emma — just to prevent any accidental ones 😂🌊
This was such a fun and insightful conversation, full of behind-the-scenes stories from “Kiss of the Pirate King” and Emma’s journey in verticals. Definitely worth a listen — enjoy! 🎧✨
Some Verticals with Emma Reinagel:
Kiss of the Pirate King (MyDrama) Taming My Stepbrother (Netshort)Life is not a Game (CandyJar)Romancing the Star (MyDrama)Step Aside Ex, She's the Hidden Lycan Queen! (DreameShort)
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A great Vertical lives and dies by its story and script 🎬✨
 And when you’re bringing an entirely new genre to life, creativity becomes everything.In today’s episode, I’m joined by someone who truly embodies creativity – Scotty Mullen 🎭🔥

Actor, writer, and casting director, Scotty talks to me about his latest project “Kiss of the Pirate King” (releasing May 8 on MyDrama) ⚓🏴‍☠️We dive into where he finds his inspiration, how he playfully teased director and producer Dylan Vox with his ideas, and how the pirate world ultimately came to life 🌊
 From leads like Nick and Emma to a pirate ship, a castle, and even a dungeon – Scotty brings it all together into a rich period piece story with ease.
His creative process? Headphones on 🎧, music playing 🎶, a quick power nap… and suddenly his fingers are flying across the keyboard ✍️💥
With over 12 years of experience as a writer and deep insight as an actor on set, Scotty knows Verticals from every angle. Interestingly, he feels like he often ends up playing versions of his own brother (whom he very clearly loves 🤭).
His biggest challenge? Playing… himself.
We also talk about how he got into writing, what still challenges him today, and the long-term goals he’s working toward 🚀
 Plus – creatives can look forward to a valuable piece of advice from Scotty, and yes… there might even be a few subtle spoilers about “Kiss of the Pirate King” 👀
A refreshing, creative, and genuinely fun conversation – including some spontaneous plans involving a love for Europe 🇪🇺✨So grab your headphones and join us on a journey between storytelling and the camera 🎧🎥
Some Verticals Scotty worked on:
Kiss of the Pirate King (MyDrama) - Screenwriter/ActorDaddy, Don't Hurt Mommy (Dramabox)Alpha of Shadows: The Queen Returns (Dreamehort)Swapped Bodies with My Secret Crush (MyDrama) Screenwriter/Actor
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